View Full Version : Should I upgrade to an iPhone?
Captain Morgan
06-25-2012, 12:24 PM
Verizon is changing their plans after 6/28. I don't have a data plan right now and still have an EnV3. I'm considering upgrading to an iPhone, but not sure I really want the added expense.
To upgrade now: phone cost (about $230, plus case), plus $30 per month over current cost (would put me about $90 per month), stay on same plan with 400 minutes talk, unlimited text/pic message, get 2G data.
To upgrage after 6/28: phone cost (about $230 now, but could change, plus case), $90 per month, change plans to unlimited talk, unlimited text/pic message, 1G data. To get to the 2G data point it would be an extra $10 per month.
I have no idea how much data I would use. It's been very rare when I wished I had a data plan, but I know I'd use it if I had one, just don't have any idea how much I'd use.
If you don't have unlimited data, it won't hurt you for this next update to their plans. Its actually better for you to wait for new plans and the iPhone 5. They are just fucking over existing unlimited data users this time.
If you don't have unlimited data, it won't hurt you for this next update to their plans. Its actually better for you to wait for new plans and the iPhone 5. They are just fucking over existing unlimited data users this time.
agreed.
RACER X
06-25-2012, 01:00 PM
we just got blake and Iphone 4gS last night at Target for $150, think they have it for any carrier
Homeslice
06-25-2012, 01:25 PM
Check for refurbished ones, you shouldn't be paying $230, unless it's the one with additional memory.
Captain Morgan
06-25-2012, 01:38 PM
Check for refurbished ones, you shouldn't be paying $230, unless it's the one with additional memory.
Forgot to mention it's whatever the latest phone is (I think it's the 4) with 16G memory, if that matters. I haven't even looked into prices outside of Verizon as I didn't realize I could buy a phone cheaper than their upgrade cost.
Homeslice
06-25-2012, 01:52 PM
There's the 4 and the 4S....... the 4S is faster with a dual-core processor, and a better camera.
As for memory, I think 16GB is the lowest option. AT&T sells the 4S with 16GB for $199 new, or $149 refurbished.
Its stupid to get a 3g phone on Verizon. They are slow as shit.
If you want to save money get a 4 over a 4s. Siri and the camera are the only real noticeable upgrades and not worth the price difference you can grab. 5 is going to anal fuck both of them though.
Gas Man
06-25-2012, 04:29 PM
Or switch to sprint, port your number over and save a bunch of money. Sprint owns everybody else in my area. Their service is crazy cheaper than verizon & AT&T and works just as well and with true unlimited.
Captain Morgan
06-25-2012, 05:19 PM
Or switch to sprint, port your number over and save a bunch of money. Sprint owns everybody else in my area. Their service is crazy cheaper than verizon & AT&T and works just as well and with true unlimited.
Sprint sucks donkey balls in my area, as does everyone except Verizon. I've decided to follow Trip's advice and just wait for the iPhone 5
Sprint sucks donkey balls in my area, as does everyone except Verizon. I've decided to follow Trip's advice and just wait for the iPhone 5
I plan on upgrading to the 5 now that they finally will add 4G, turn by turn, and a few other features most of ya'll don't use.
Definitely wouldn't go apple without 4G. Plus I have airplayed my entire house which is awesome.
Hoping the up the screen size to a 4", hate the 3.5"
Captain Morgan
06-25-2012, 09:36 PM
I'm so techno illiterate that I don't even know what it means to airplay your house. :lol: I have a wireless router that I'm smart enough to secure and password protect, but that's about it.
Airplay means I have a bunch of airplay compatible devices that I can stream movies, music, the current screen I am using on my phone, computers, iPad to a number of other devices including those mentioned and all my flat panel TVs and arcade. I also have two standalone speaker setups for music.
Turbo Ghost
06-29-2012, 07:59 AM
Alternatively, you could come over to the Android side! I've got the Razr and it's pretty nice.
I've also got Ice Cream Sandwich (shhh! I'm not supposed to tell) which has some pretty nice functions.
VatorMan
06-29-2012, 11:05 AM
The only reason to go to the iPhone are the apps. Harry's Laptimer is worth going to an iPhone by itself.
Porkchop
06-29-2012, 01:49 PM
Alternatively, you could come over to the Android side! I've got the Razr and it's pretty nice.
I've also got Ice Cream Sandwich (shhh! I'm not supposed to tell) which has some pretty nice functions.
This.
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_yp1r01bYY5A/SogYlHM25wI/AAAAAAAABfY/Jo5fxhEW1po/s400/isuck2.png
:lol:
RACER X
06-29-2012, 02:52 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDsOtdRtG0Q
I am running jellybean currently on my galaxy nexus. It's the first os that has felt buttery smooth like my iPad. Google is upping the game in a big way with the stock OS. They really just need to get a heavy hitter piece of hardware to combine it all in one spectacular package. They just haven't hit that yet. The good hardware gets stuck with bloatware bullshit or the vanilla phone gets cheap hardware.
Turbo Ghost
06-29-2012, 03:49 PM
I think the advantage with the Android systems as they improve is they are tied to the search engine that is used most. Whereas, apple products are an outsider using someone else's product.
It's like Rossi on his own bike running laps around a track. It's his bike and they are one. Then, Kevin Schwantz hops on it and although he's a great rider, he's not going to be quite as fast as Rossi on Rossi's bike. Did any of that make sense!?
I think the advantage with the Android systems as they improve is they are tied to the search engine that is used most. Whereas, apple products are an outsider using someone else's product.
It's like Rossi on his own bike running laps around a track. It's his bike and they are one. Then, Kevin Schwantz hops on it and although he's a great rider, he's not going to be quite as fast as Rossi on Rossi's bike. Did any of that make sense!?
Apple and Google use to be tight before Google made Android. Apple is slowly purchasing other companies to get rid of this connection though. They did away with Google Maps for iOS6 and are moving to a Tom Tom run company til they can build their own maps. Siri is starting to do a lot of the search functions for Apple users and not feeding any user information about who is doing the search to Google, this eliminates the advertising money for google.
I wouldn't be surprised to see Apple trying to buy up a search company before long.
I just ran a Jellybean Search vs iOS5 Siri, Jellybean destroyed Siri. iOS6 Siri is a different animal though.
Turbo Ghost
06-29-2012, 06:17 PM
I think this is definitely a case of competition is good! The only bad thing is when they get in a hurry to beat the other to the punch and put out sub-par product!
Apple never gets in a hurry. More of a worry about Android.
Homeslice
06-29-2012, 06:47 PM
The only reason to go to the iPhone are the apps.
Or because you don't want a plasticky, cheap-feeling phone like every android phone I've ever played with.
Or because you don't want a plasticky, cheap-feeling phone like every android phone I've ever played with.
This is definitely going to be the biggest negative for Android once Jellybean is officially rolled out. The OS is definitely at the stage it can compete. Hopefully the bloatware doesn't kill that.
Woot running iOS6 Beta 2 on the iPad and my wife's 4S
Turn by turn is nice, apple maps needs a little work
Siri is a little better
haven't played with much else yet
oh yeah, SIRI ON IPADZ YEY!
Particle Man
07-05-2012, 06:10 PM
I am waiting for the 5 - I have the 4 now (not the 4S). Not enough of an improvement from the 4 to the 4S to get me to change.
RACER X
07-05-2012, 06:36 PM
Z got the new S3
she luvs it
I am waiting for the 5 - I have the 4 now (not the 4S). Not enough of an improvement from the 4 to the 4S to get me to change.
You should register your UDID and get iOS6
we just got blake and Iphone 4gS last night at Target for $150, think they have it for any carrier
That Iphone4S is not 4G, just so you know. It does not, in any way, have true 4G capabilities.
That said, I love my 4S. I use it as everything from a phone to a Golf GPS, and everything inbetween.
Particle Man
07-05-2012, 09:10 PM
You should register your UDID and get iOS6
On my iPhone 4 or my iPad? My iPad is only a 2 not a 3 - I can't run iOS 6, can I?
On my iPhone 4 or my iPad? My iPad is only a 2 not a 3 - I can't run iOS 6, can I?
At least your iphone 4, then you get to use Apple Maps and free turn by turn. Your iPad isn't really worth it cause you only really get Siri and Apple Maps with iOS6 and you don't get Siri on the ipad 2.
Particle Man
07-06-2012, 10:11 AM
At least your iphone 4, then you get to use Apple Maps and free turn by turn. Your iPad isn't really worth it cause you only really get Siri and Apple Maps with iOS6 and you don't get Siri on the ipad 2.
I will look into it - do I have to jailbreak the iPhone?
My iPad is the wifi version only so neither would do much good on there - not a lot of wifi hotspots near my house to get my position anyway :lol:
I will look into it - do I have to jailbreak the iPhone?
My iPad is the wifi version only so neither would do much good on there - not a lot of wifi hotspots near my house to get my position anyway :lol:
No you pay like $7 a year to get put on someone's developer account and get access to beta release iOS
Homeslice
07-06-2012, 01:51 PM
Z got the new S3
she luvs it
Women have purses where they can put too-big phones like that.
pauldun170
07-06-2012, 02:01 PM
Women have purses where they can put too-big phones like that.
A friend was showing off his the other day.
It's a bit much...
Looking through all the functionality of it, its mmmkai.
Think I'll hold on to my old school HTC Incredible.
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