Q. I'm considering getting an iphone soon since there is going to be a $200 price drop down to $199. AT&T's website didn't have it listed so iI'm wonderng if someone knew.
A. Old iPhone: $399 (for 8GB of storage), plus $60 per month for 450 voice minutes and unlimited data. Two-year total (since you'll be signing a two-year deal for either handset): $1,839.
New iPhone: $199 (for 8GB of storage), plus $70 per month for a basic voice plan (presumably the same 450 minutes) and unlimited data. Two-year total: $1,879.
That's $40 more over the course of your contract, which is really not that bad in the grand scheme of things. Had AT&T and Apple raised monthly fees just another $5 per month, the total cost of service would have hit almost $2,000 over two years (not including taxes and fees).
"Business users" get the shaft, big-time, with a minimum of $85 a month for service. That's $15 a month extra just so you can get email via Exchange. Boo. Other annoyances: iPhone 3G will have to be activated in stores instead of at home, like before, and the phone won't be available to purchase online at launch.
Still, like I say, this isn't too bad. Putting aside the business user issue, $40 extra over two years doesn't sound like much, considering all the extra features and services the new iPhone packs in.
In fact, on paper the iPhone 3G has addressed almost all of my complaints regarding the original model from a year ago. But then again, don't forget those accessories (a charging base, for example, is no longer included).
UPDATE: For those who've written regarding the time value of money, I did the math based on the present value of the iPhone to Apple at a 3% annual interest rate. The numbers: Original iPhone nets Apple/AT&T (and costs you) $1,795; new iPhone gets them $1,828. So the new phone still costs you $33 in the end if you invest that $200 you would have otherwise spent on the hardware.
UPDATE 2: Several readers write to mention that text messages are no longer included in the iPhone package, so add another $5 a month for 200 SMS messages. Upgrade to the 16GB iPhone and you're hitting $2,100!
New iPhone: $199 (for 8GB of storage), plus $70 per month for a basic voice plan (presumably the same 450 minutes) and unlimited data. Two-year total: $1,879.
That's $40 more over the course of your contract, which is really not that bad in the grand scheme of things. Had AT&T and Apple raised monthly fees just another $5 per month, the total cost of service would have hit almost $2,000 over two years (not including taxes and fees).
"Business users" get the shaft, big-time, with a minimum of $85 a month for service. That's $15 a month extra just so you can get email via Exchange. Boo. Other annoyances: iPhone 3G will have to be activated in stores instead of at home, like before, and the phone won't be available to purchase online at launch.
Still, like I say, this isn't too bad. Putting aside the business user issue, $40 extra over two years doesn't sound like much, considering all the extra features and services the new iPhone packs in.
In fact, on paper the iPhone 3G has addressed almost all of my complaints regarding the original model from a year ago. But then again, don't forget those accessories (a charging base, for example, is no longer included).
UPDATE: For those who've written regarding the time value of money, I did the math based on the present value of the iPhone to Apple at a 3% annual interest rate. The numbers: Original iPhone nets Apple/AT&T (and costs you) $1,795; new iPhone gets them $1,828. So the new phone still costs you $33 in the end if you invest that $200 you would have otherwise spent on the hardware.
UPDATE 2: Several readers write to mention that text messages are no longer included in the iPhone package, so add another $5 a month for 200 SMS messages. Upgrade to the 16GB iPhone and you're hitting $2,100!
What are the best accessories for an Iphone 4?
Q. I want to buy a Iphone 4 charging dock and I want to know What is the best charging dock for my Iphone 4?
A. people might say CASES, but we buy the iphone 4 because it is BEAUTIFUL. we like the STEEL apple has used to make the iphone 4. So i recommend:
1) Front and Back Glass protecter ( its like a plastic protecter)
2) Dock for the iphone 4 ( either the regular Dock or Universal Dock )
3) If you don't mind to pay, it's a really great thing that has been made for iphone users.
PARROT. it's a helicopter that works with iphone. you control it with your iphone and has 2 cameras. it is so cool. look it up on google for more information. it costs 300 USD i believe.
Good luck
1) Front and Back Glass protecter ( its like a plastic protecter)
2) Dock for the iphone 4 ( either the regular Dock or Universal Dock )
3) If you don't mind to pay, it's a really great thing that has been made for iphone users.
PARROT. it's a helicopter that works with iphone. you control it with your iphone and has 2 cameras. it is so cool. look it up on google for more information. it costs 300 USD i believe.
Good luck
Is there a difference between iphone3G and iphone4G cases and screen protectors?
Q. I want to know if a iPhone 3g case and screen protector could fit properly on an iphone4g.
Thanks.
Thanks.
A. The iPhone 4 is supposed to be a smaller and abit more compact (also more improved) version of the iPhone 3. Since all of the customizable features for iPhones are pretty snug (and, let's face it, Apple will make people pay for anything), you can bet that you'll need to get new fitted accessories with the new phone.
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