# 3G iPhone **URL:** \ **Category:** random\ **Created:** [June 9, 2008, 7:22pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/3g-iphone/262774 "2008-06-09T19:22:11Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![Theros](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/e5b9ba/32.png) [@Theros](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Theros)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2008, 4:57am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/3g-iphone/262774/61 "2008-06-14T04:57:03Z")
[quote=fasterthanlight™;2342183]Thats their own ■■■■ fault :lol: I’d rather deal with trying to find out the differences between generations of iPhone, than figure out what the crap Nokia is doing with their N70, NItu409, N8435, N4835uy405q model crap. honestly, they’ve pumped out so many phones, its doing them more harm than good[/quote] Its a shame…but when you think about it, that’s what all “real” big companies do. Microsoft has several “flavors” of Vista/XP, Asus is pumping out new series lines every freaking day (to the disappointment of me), companies like Dell, HP, Toshiba, etc all have TONS of odd looking model names and numbers, etc. And your right, to the educated consumer like us, I think it deters us. For example, that’s why many of us hate consumer companies like Dell or HP, its because they concentrate their efforts on selling to the average folk while we know those odd model numbers only hide “consumer” build quality and average specs. Another reason why Apple has to stay boutique or at least act the part. ---
**Author:** ![fasterthanlight](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/ecc23a/32.png) [@fasterthanlight](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/fasterthanlight)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2008, 7:12pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/3g-iphone/262774/62 "2008-06-16T19:12:03Z")
July 11 The iphone has a glass front (ie: scratch resistant) Can’t say the same about the back though… but it looks like they’re using a higher quality plastic than the type they’ve used in macbooks and ipods of yore ---
**Author:** ![soulty](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/user_avatar/forum.kirupa.com/soulty/32/105_2.png) [@soulty](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/soulty)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2008, 1:09am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/3g-iphone/262774/63 "2008-06-17T01:09:16Z")
^ I will be wrapping mine up in a iphone skin and invisible shield as i do my ipodtouch, so therefore full protection and no finger prints 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Templarian](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/user_avatar/forum.kirupa.com/templarian/32/7152_2.png) [@Templarian](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Templarian)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2008, 2:05am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/3g-iphone/262774/64 "2008-06-17T02:05:35Z")
The front screen is indestructible trust me i’ve hit it a bunch (by accident). The back sratches very easily… but thats the same with all ipods. BTW, screen protector useless. I have keymarks that cut the screen protector and go to the glass no sign of damage on the glass. Meh finger prints are not that visible while its on. ---
**Author:** ![fasterthanlight](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/ecc23a/32.png) [@fasterthanlight](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/fasterthanlight)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2008, 2:45am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/3g-iphone/262774/65 "2008-06-17T02:45:10Z")
the back on your touch ain’t got no correlation to el iphono 3h scratches are bound to happen no matter what device you own, but since its an ipod touch/iphone (aka gosh darn expensive), scratches hit a little closer to home, me thinks ---
**Author:** ![grimdeath](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/user_avatar/forum.kirupa.com/grimdeath/32/7124_2.png) [@grimdeath](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/grimdeath)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2008, 2:56am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/3g-iphone/262774/66 "2008-06-17T02:56:03Z")
[QUOTE=Templarian;2344043]The front screen is indestructible trust me i’ve hit it a bunch (by accident). The back sratches very easily… but thats the same with all ipods. BTW, screen protector useless. I have keymarks that cut the screen protector and go to the glass no sign of damage on the glass. Meh finger prints are not that visible while its on.[/QUOTE] I ahve the invisible shield and an incase case this is the best combination you can have for your iphone I dropped my and it rolled down the stairs picked it up it was as good as new totally worth it. Check out the case [here](http://www.goincase.com/products/detail/slider-case-cl59044) And the invisible shield [here](http://www.zagg.com/invisibleshield/apple-iphone-cases-screen-protectors-covers-skins-shields.php) ---
**Author:** ![InfestedDemon](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/user_avatar/forum.kirupa.com/infesteddemon/32/1871_2.png) [@InfestedDemon](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/InfestedDemon)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2008, 12:06pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/3g-iphone/262774/67 "2008-06-17T12:06:10Z")
Wow, it seems pretty neat! - Ryan ---
**Author:** ![fasterthanlight](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/ecc23a/32.png) [@fasterthanlight](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/fasterthanlight)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2008, 1:44pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/3g-iphone/262774/68 "2008-06-17T13:44:55Z")
I hate cases that have flip open bottoms like that… once it gets worn in those things never sit flush Yea, looks like faster needs an invisible shield 😮 ---
**Author:** ![grimdeath](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/user_avatar/forum.kirupa.com/grimdeath/32/7124_2.png) [@grimdeath](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/grimdeath)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2008, 5:22pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/3g-iphone/262774/69 "2008-06-17T17:22:46Z")
[QUOTE=fasterthanlight™;2344256]I hate cases that have flip open bottoms like that… once it gets worn in those things never sit flush Yea, looks like faster needs an invisible shield :O[/QUOTE] Its not a flip open its a slide in case its very sturdy and solid I highly recommend it if you have an iphone :fab: :love: ---
**Author:** ![fasterthanlight](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/ecc23a/32.png) [@fasterthanlight](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/fasterthanlight)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2008, 5:43pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/3g-iphone/262774/70 "2008-06-17T17:43:22Z")
ohhhhh i see now, but its still “two parts” I would have to see it in real life, :fab: ---
**Author:** ![grimdeath](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/user_avatar/forum.kirupa.com/grimdeath/32/7124_2.png) [@grimdeath](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/grimdeath)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2008, 6:18pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/3g-iphone/262774/71 "2008-06-17T18:18:04Z")
[QUOTE=fasterthanlight™;2344413]ohhhhh i see now, but its still “two parts” I would have to see it in real life, :fab:[/QUOTE] Trust me I have it and its a pain to get the iphone in it its pretty difficult to get it out as well its really tight and its hard plastic its the best protector I’ve seen for the iphone so far like I said I highly recommend it ---
**Author:** ![deep23](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/bbe5ce/32.png) [@deep23](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/deep23)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2008, 2:34pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/3g-iphone/262774/72 "2008-06-18T14:34:56Z")
It seems that here in Spain the iPhone 3G will be commercialized only by one company… and it will cost: **0€**. The best way to hit the 3G market. IMO with these improvements this device is starting to be a very good device… ---
**Author:** ![UnderOath](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/f475e1/32.png) [@UnderOath](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/UnderOath)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2008, 5:49am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/3g-iphone/262774/73 "2008-06-25T05:49:36Z")
I hate att so im comfortable buying a windows mobile device and configure it into an iphone clone. My iphone has a slide out QWERTY keyboard;P. I say that to cover my depression of not owning an actual iphone… ---
**Author:** ![grimdeath](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/user_avatar/forum.kirupa.com/grimdeath/32/7124_2.png) [@grimdeath](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/grimdeath)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2008, 1:54pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/3g-iphone/262774/74 "2008-06-25T13:54:58Z")
> [@UnderØath;2348701](#): > > I hate att so im comfortable buying a windows mobile device and configure it into an iphone clone. My iphone has a slide out QWERTY keyboard;P. I say that to cover my depression of not owning an actual iphone… You do know you can unlock any iphone and use any carrier if you have a sim card right? ---
**Author:** ![wiifanatic](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/user_avatar/forum.kirupa.com/wiifanatic/32/2995_2.png) [@wiifanatic](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/wiifanatic)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2008, 3:33pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/3g-iphone/262774/75 "2008-06-25T15:33:40Z")
But the 3G iPhones will have to be activated on the spot. ---
**Author:** ![grimdeath](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/user_avatar/forum.kirupa.com/grimdeath/32/7124_2.png) [@grimdeath](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/grimdeath)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2008, 6:20pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/3g-iphone/262774/76 "2008-06-25T18:20:46Z")
> [@flashguy156;2348886](#): > > But the 3G iPhones will have to be activated on the spot. Well that is still yet to be confirmed and if thats the case you will just have to pay the early termination fees so you really end up paying almost 600 bucks for your new iphone if its a 16 gig since you have to pay $30.00 for activation and $250 for the early termination fee. Guess it wasn’t so bad to buy a first gen iphone at full price its still cheaper than what you have to do for a 3G one :lol: 😜 ---
**Author:** ![fasterthanlight](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/ecc23a/32.png) [@fasterthanlight](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/fasterthanlight)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2008, 8:44pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/3g-iphone/262774/77 "2008-06-25T20:44:23Z")
_if_ you plan on unlocking it, that is and we probably won’t be able to now, as one of the reasons was to be able to use it in countries other than the US, and now that it will be widely available, that kind of defeats the purpose. And if you do unlock it, you’re still going to have to buy a plan and a data plan which will inevitably end up costing the same as the AT&T plan, if not close, so… you’re kind of better off buying a 3G iphone for half the cost, with relatively the same phone plan … then you were buying the 1st gen, for double the cost, same phone plan cost, and old technology to boot ---
**Author:** ![grimdeath](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/user_avatar/forum.kirupa.com/grimdeath/32/7124_2.png) [@grimdeath](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/grimdeath)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2008, 1:52pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/3g-iphone/262774/78 "2008-06-26T13:52:11Z")
[quote=fasterthanlight™;2349131]_if_ you plan on unlocking it, that is and we probably won’t be able to now, as one of the reasons was to be able to use it in countries other than the US, and now that it will be widely available, that kind of defeats the purpose. And if you do unlock it, you’re still going to have to buy a plan and a data plan which will inevitably end up costing the same as the AT&T plan, if not close, so… you’re kind of better off buying a 3G iphone for half the cost, with relatively the same phone plan … then you were buying the 1st gen, for double the cost, same phone plan cost, and old technology to boot[/quote] The main purpose of unlocking your phone is for using any carrier or installing any software not offered by apple and adding abilities to the iphone apple hasn’t officially. No you dont need an data plan if you dont plan on using it for internet its an option you dont need to you can just use it as a phone I have mine unlocked even though I’m with AT&T and their voice plans kinda suck but I needed a new phone since I couldn’t use my previous provider because it was for another country where I don’t live in any longer. I’ll get a new iPhone when they release a 32gig one :beam: :thumb: ---
**Author:** ![Phenex](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/user_avatar/forum.kirupa.com/phenex/32/686_2.png) [@Phenex](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Phenex)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2008, 5:19pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/3g-iphone/262774/79 "2008-06-26T17:19:52Z")
Gosh dang! So I booked 3 of these, seeing as Vodafone and Bharti Airtel will be “bringing” the iPhone 3G here in India, and Vodafone took a leading edge over Airtel yesterday by offering pre-registrations. The sad part is, even though it will be launched in several parts of the world on June 11, there is still no word when we’ll be able to see it here. ☹ ---
**Author:** ![grimdeath](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/user_avatar/forum.kirupa.com/grimdeath/32/7124_2.png) [@grimdeath](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/grimdeath)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2008, 9:09pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/3g-iphone/262774/80 "2008-07-01T21:09:51Z")
> [@Odd Morsel;2351708](#): > > How so? Last I checked, early termination fee is $175 for T-Mo and Verizon. Who charges $250? And the 8gb will be $199 with a contract… and you’re getting 3G. The 8gb iPhone was $599 when it dropped. How was the first gen cheaper than what you have to do for a 3G? Trust me, I was an early adopter, too, so it sucks that guys like us have to re-up, but your math doesn’t add up. [Here](http://www.tuaw.com/2008/07/01/doin-the-wacky-atandt-math2/)you go [Now ATT is saying theyre planning on selling iphones without a contract for $599 for 8gg and $699 for 16gig](http://www.tuaw.com/2008/07/01/atandt-posts-iphone-3g-information/) [Previous page](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/3g-iphone/262774.md?page=3) [Next page](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/3g-iphone/262774.md?page=5)