Its wonderful. No regret!

No regrets ! I can't do without the maps apps, at least save me a few hundred bucks from getting a gps set.

3Gs have the same problem with locked phone also? or just 3g?

All iPhones come either officially unlocked or locked to the carrier depending from which country you buy. So, if you have bought a locked set, you will have some 'problems'. Advice by the seasoned forummers here is buy officially unlocked sets.

However, i2G is locked as it was only available from the States before people brought it out to unlock and sell/use worldwide.

Ok, please delete my post if it is irrelevant seeing the strict enforcement of time wasters here. I would be grateful if I can be pointed to any previous post if any.

I am in a bit of a dilemma here. I am thinking of upgrading my plan because I seems to be paying as much as a ivalue 2 (RM155) plan but getting less out of what I am paying now (Value plus 2). So I am thinking of upgrading to ivalue 1 (RM100) and buy an iphone in the process. I am happy with the rate plan but my dilemma is this:

Should I get 3G or 3GS?

My considerations (or dilemma) as follows: -

3GS

Long waiting period.
Expensive - still cost 1.7k for 24 months period
Faster processor and more memory space
No sure I need all 16g of memory space
same features with OS3.1
3G in Malaysia is slow (read other ppl's posting am using 3G phone too)
Not sure I can fully exploit the potential of 3GS

3G

shorter waiting period
less expensive - 1.2k?
slower processor
only 8G memory space....
Might get outdated faster as it has already been out nearly one year and more.
Missing some features........


Cost is a consideration as it will be my 2nd change of phone this year and I skewed towards 3G cause I dun think i will fully exploit 3GS and won't be missing the compass function.....

So? Which would the gurus here advise?

@ buyou12

it depends how much you plan to utilise it on a daily basis.

making/receiving calls and texting are the essential bits of a phone, so we will leave that variables out.

if you intend to use it like daily and rely on it as if it mimics a netbook, opt for the 3GS. you will be surprised every little extra amplifies a long way.

a female friend of mine is keen to get an iPhone too, and judging from her usage pattern and daily life, she is better off with the 3G.

that's my experience as an iPhone user since the first generation.

This post has been edited by nokia2003: Oct 29 2009, 10:29 AM

Well.....I would use it as a netbook but probably for very basic functions such as surfing the news, facebook and MSN.....

The problem is I might not have the time and drive to dip into the deep end of iphone ownership in terms of exploiting its potential and I dun want to end up with too much tech but rarely used.

I would probably be very happy and more than satisfied with 3GS but can i feel the same or if say 60 to 90% happy if I use 3G only? In the process save a few hundred bucks?

Thanks Nokia2003 for your feedback...very much appreciated....

very likely. if budget is not on your side, opt for the 3G

however please do get an official unlocked unit (from maxis for example) to save yourself from agonising firmware upgrades and network issues.

Oh definately as I am planning to upgrade my plan and get the iphone.

You by any chance know if they still have any supply for iphone 3G around town?

Thanks a million Nokia2003 for your input. Really appreciate it.....

AFAIK, there is no inventory issues with regard to the 3G.

you can walk in and sign up for one.

@buyou12,
If u really wanna harness the iPhone and it's features, I'll recommend that u go for the i3GS. Based on ur calculation, it's a difference of 1.8-1.2k. The RM600 difference (IF u can afford it goes quite a long way if you decide to really make full use of your phone)

Also, wouldn't it give you better resale value when you opt to dispose it off?

ok la, its about 400 diff between 3G and 3GS if I take ivalue 1 for 24 months...I can afford it but am trying to pinch a bit here and there if I can and on thing not very necessary to me. Hence my thought about whether 3G would be sufficient for my usage or not.

Besides, I am very bad at selling my old handsets....still have my dopod 818 pro with me after nearly three years? Still going strong but its like a brick.....

Again, really appreciate the inputs here....it help me make my decision, for better or for worst!

If really for pure surfing, and facebook/twitter/etc

I think 3G is good enough

If you plan to go towards gaming, must take 3Gs definitely

Other than that.. maybe if you plan for GPS then the compass might be important?

i heard that from a friend that next year or so will have another newer iphone coming out. is this true?

every year Apple has a roadmap for its products....Ipod, iMac, iPhone, etc

no one knows how it will goes yet....but for sure.....

jz keep on waiting....and u'll never own anything

tech keep improving...if u keep on say wait...new 1 coming...then u never reach of anything...

yup. to ensure that i ultilise my 3GS at least or approximately one full cycle, i lined up religiously on the day of launch.

yesterday marked my fifth month!

@buyou12,
When U swap over to the iPhone U'll definitely be harnessing some of it's features be it IM/Safari/Stocks/Weather on the go. And if you're into games, of course the i3GS is the one to go.

The ultimate choice is urs; and don't regret getting whichever model; they're both good

@nokia2003,
Sudah 5 months ah?! And what about 5 sets? *grins*

Thanks Tinkerbel!

Bought my Nokia 5800 since January and I realised that there is nothing that can beat the iphone.

Like they say, if u can't beat em' join' em'.

@buyou12,
Your phones have a lifespan of just 7-8 months?! *wow* I don't know about U but I oredi jumped onto the iPhone bandwagon since the i3G.

im just curios, why some ppl get maxis set which officially unlocked but yet go for jailbreak ? any good ?

2. how long is the waiting period now @ maxis ? < 1 mth ?