LiamGTR Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 Basically if I get this new job, i'm going to be on the Metro alot, so instead of carrying my phone and an iPod i'd rather just have 1... Also when I jump in the car I need to remember to bring my iPod, and then take it out again when I get out.... So basically if I get an iPhone i'll be able to use it as a phone, on the metro, and in the car so all I see is a win win. I WON'T be getting a contract as i've still got 12 months left on my current oneI WON'T be using the internet on it as that is not on my current contract I will only be using it to phone/text/download some apps/maybe jail break it (boo hoo go cry to someone who cares ) but mostly for iPod use. Please help, i've no idea about the differences and all I could find on the net is the 3G has.... 3G and uses more battery than the 2G, but I won't be using the net anyway... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meekstaaa Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 Buy the best one you can afford, simple Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EscortNreg Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 Basically if I get this new job, i'm going to be on the Metro alot, so instead of carrying my phone and an iPod i'd rather just have 1... Also when I jump in the car I need to remember to bring my iPod, and then take it out again when I get out.... So basically if I get an iPhone i'll be able to use it as a phone, on the metro, and in the car so all I see is a win win. I WON'T be getting a contract as i've still got 12 months left on my current oneI WON'T be using the internet on it as that is not on my current contract I will only be using it to phone/text/download some apps/maybe jail break it (boo hoo go cry to someone who cares ) but mostly for iPod use. Please help, i've no idea about the differences and all I could find on the net is the 3G has.... 3G and uses more battery than the 2G, but I won't be using the net anyway... 3GS. It's faster, the new software updates are better, it still holds a good price, it has an S on it etc etc. But saying that, if your just going to use it for iPod and phone... 2g would do you... But o ce you have it you will wish you just had that little bit more... But if your going to buy a out of contract iPhone new from the store, the "4" is only a little bit more! Then you have the HD camcorder and better camera etc. And one last thing... If buying second hand be careful, if the original buyer reports the phone stollen or does not pay the bills the phone will get black listed and you will only be able to use it as an iPod touch... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeeWee Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 (edited) Having took the leap from my 2g to my iphone 4 I can seriously say any will do for you Liam.Only dissadvantage I see is if you want to send pics via mms as the 2g cant do this. I had my 2g for over a year with no problems & felt no restriction over having a 3g/3gs. If your alread on a contrac can you not pay an upgrade fee to a 3gs as it seems the simple option & should fall into your current contract?Are you thinking of buying the phone seperate & popping your sim card in?What tarrif are you currently on & with who? Think carefully about what EscortNreg says, he is very correct, my brother bought 2 iphones off ebay & found them dissabled. You cant test an iphone until your sim is inserted & an account with itunes is verified. Edited August 28, 2010 by PeeWee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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LiamGTR Posted August 28, 2010 Author Share Posted August 28, 2010 Thanks all... even you Stoo Having took the leap from my 2g to my iphone 4 I can seriously say any will do for you Liam.Only dissadvantage I see is if you want to send pics via mms as the 2g cant do this. I had my 2g for over a year with no problems & felt no restriction over having a 3g/3gs. If your alread on a contrac can you not pay an upgrade fee to a 3gs as it seems the simple option & should fall into your current contract? Aaron mentioned something about this but I haven't looked into it yet to see if i'm elidgableAre you thinking of buying the phone seperate & popping your sim card in? That was the plan yeaWhat tarrif are you currently on & with who? £15/month - 24 month - O2Think carefully about what EscortNreg says, he is very correct, my brother bought 2 iphones off ebay & found them dissabled. You cant test an iphone until your sim is inserted & an account with itunes is verified. Thanks for the heads up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeeWee Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 (edited) Ok then!On a 12month contract (simplicity £15 per month) You can get the iphone 3gs for £95.Its your best option if you ask me. Pop into your local o2 store & im sure they will flip your old contract (which you still have 12 months left anyway) onto this.Thats what I gather from this tarrif table?Up it to £20 per month gets you the 3gs free.http://shop.o2.co.uk/new-iphone/tariffs.html EDIT:Looking again you may need to renew your 24month contract again and pay £30 per month to get that.The table can be a little confusing. Edited August 28, 2010 by PeeWee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EscortNreg Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 Also, testing a phone on the spot won't garentee it wo t get blocked 2 or 3 months down the line! Only buy from some one you know or a shop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeeWee Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 Shame really Liam, you should of bought my 2g I was selling as it was perfect & all boxed like new.Would of assured it wouldnt get blocked as I had it on payg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andaba Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 Whatever one you get, make sure you get a 16gb model. I had an 8gb one and filled it up in about 5 minutes with apps/music/photos/films. Also - 3G's are crap on the new 4.0 Software, so if you get a 3G find a geeky person to flip it back to 3.1.3 for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordie_aaron Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 Buy the best one you can afford, simplex2 you tit. 3gs is MUCH faster at everything compated to 3g.Kitty sells them all the time as him. ps you have NO internet in your contract. POINTLESS getting it without net or you'll get bent over without lube. 3G's are crap on the new 4.0 Software, so if you get a 3G find a geeky person to flip it back to 3.1.3 for you once i got 4 on, mines been spot on - not a problem atall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danposs86 Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 Does your current phone not play mp3s? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiamGTR Posted August 28, 2010 Author Share Posted August 28, 2010 Ok then!On a 12month contract (simplicity £15 per month) You can get the iphone 3gs for £95.Its your best option if you ask me. Pop into your local o2 store & im sure they will flip your old contract (which you still have 12 months left anyway) onto this.Thats what I gather from this tarrif table?Up it to £20 per month gets you the 3gs free.http://shop.o2.co.uk/new-iphone/tariffs.html EDIT:Looking again you may need to renew your 24month contract again and pay £30 per month to get that.The table can be a little confusing.I might give them a ring and see what they can do Whatever one you get, make sure you get a 16gb model. I had an 8gb one and filled it up in about 5 minutes with apps/music/photos/films. Also - 3G's are crap on the new 4.0 Software, so if you get a 3G find a geeky person to flip it back to 3.1.3 for you Yea i've got a mate who has done exactly that, he has down graded his iPhone to the software where you used to be able to make your iPhone into a wireless access point, so now his iPad can be used off his iPhone for free, anywhere. Buy the best one you can afford, simplex2 you tit. 3gs is MUCH faster at everything compated to 3g.Kitty sells them all the time as him. ps you have NO internet in your contract. POINTLESS getting it without net or you'll get bent over without lube. 3G's are crap on the new 4.0 Software, so if you get a 3G find a geeky person to flip it back to 3.1.3 for you once i got 4 on, mines been spot on - not a problem atall.I won't use the net on it anyway so won't get charged, and if I upgrade my contract i'll get net, win win. Does your current phone not play mp3s?Yea but can't plug the phone into windows 7 (Tocco Lite), and also thinking of music for the car aswell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naylor2006 Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 I was going to read the topic through and give a decent answer but i got stuck watching your Avatar for a long time. Errr, what they said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottg17 Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 get a desire. WAY better than any phone, especially when i get the 2.2 update Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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