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ditchmyster 02 August 2011 12:18 AM

I phone 4
 
Hi guys, my phone contract is up in 3 months and was considering making the leap to a touch screen.

Being a macbook owner i thought it might be the easy option to get the i phone.

I'm not a technophobe but i'm also not that up to speed with these new fangle gadgets, hence wanting to take the path of least resistance when it comes to being able to get them to work together.

It's the first dipping of my toe into the world of touch screen technology, and i would like it to be as seamless as possible.

Main thing i want to know is will there be a new generation released anytime around when i'm thinking of going for it, as i would hate to get the 4 only to discover a month or so later there is a new 5.

But any other info would be appreciated.

Thanks.

Markus 02 August 2011 01:19 AM

There are rumours of either an iPhone 4S or iPhone 5 due sometime in September. If you can wait then I'd suggest doing so, just to see if anything does appear. If the new model does not offer anything you want then what is the current model could well see a price drop.

ditchmyster 02 August 2011 07:21 AM

Thanks markus :thumb:

ChefDude 02 August 2011 07:23 AM

it'll be october now.

GazTheHat 02 August 2011 12:21 PM

I'd hold off for the 3 months then have a look. New things are on the horizon.

sovietspybob 02 August 2011 12:34 PM

For your first touch screen phone you can't go wrong with an iPhone imo.

I've had a 3GS for a couple of years now and its been brilliant. If i was to buy into the smartphone game from fresh i'd probably go for an Android as i prefer the customization you can do etc but if you want it to just 'work' the iPhone is brilliant. Only thing i truly hate about mine is having to use iTunes :(

CREWJ 02 August 2011 12:51 PM


Originally Posted by sovietspybob (Post 10165253)
For your first touch screen phone you can't go wrong with an iPhone imo.

I've had a 3GS for a couple of years now and its been brilliant. If i was to buy into the smartphone game from fresh i'd probably go for an Android as i prefer the customization you can do etc but if you want it to just 'work' the iPhone is brilliant. Only thing i truly hate about mine is having to use iTunes :(

I totally support this post.

+1

JackClark 02 August 2011 01:57 PM

iOS 5 say goodbye to iTunes, by all accounts Spotify seems to be doing pretty well as an alternative.

ditchmyster 02 August 2011 07:43 PM

Thanks for the replies guys, so pleased i came in to this section :thumb:

stevebt 02 August 2011 08:02 PM


Originally Posted by GazTheHat (Post 10165238)
I'd hold off for the 3 months then have a look. New things are on the horizon.


I have done that before when waiting for a specific phone and have seen 6 month pass and still no phone, I find it easier to just get a good phone and worry about the best phone when the contract is up :)

ditchmyster 03 August 2011 01:27 PM


Originally Posted by stevebt (Post 10166034)
I have done that before when waiting for a specific phone and have seen 6 month pass and still no phone, I find it easier to just get a good phone and worry about the best phone when the contract is up :)

Contract is up in 3 months,which is why he said it i think, i just thought i'd ask the question now as i'm a bit itchy and know if i speak nicely to the right people i could get it now, as i used to work for vodafone :thumb:

But i shall hang fire and get it for crimbo :D

JuergenG 03 August 2011 02:20 PM

Maybe this link to the MacRumors Buyer's Guide also helps. At least to stay informed.

NINJA ED 03 August 2011 02:33 PM

Heard a lot of bad reports before i got my i phone 4, but ive had it for nearly a year not had 1 problem. Before that i had 8gb 3g and never had any problems with that either. Great phones :thumb:

ditchmyster 03 August 2011 03:30 PM


Originally Posted by JuergenG (Post 10167181)
Maybe this link to the MacRumors Buyer's Guide also helps. At least to stay informed.

Thanks for that :thumb:

If it looks anything like the one in the link i hope its splash proof :norty:

Nice to know it will have been out a couple of months before i buy one.

I'm sure it's going to be the hottest thing on the planet come crimbo, just about every kid on the planet is going to be praying that santa leaves one of those in their stocking and a fair few adults too..


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