ONE: I go to the ATT store. They take my name at the podium; as I enter, I establish with the clerk that they do, in fact, have the iPhone 3GS in stock. He confirms this, and tells me it’ll be a 20 minute wait.
Twenty minutes later, another ATT drone starts taking my information and drops into the conversation that “pre-ordering” takes 7 to 10 days. Um, no.
TWO: I go to the Apple store. I have a new phone, activated, with my existing number on it, in less time than I waited at the ATT store.
Can’t get mine until July 22 for the nice price. what made you buy a new one?
Well, remember I was on an “OG” iPhone, not a 3G. I wanted the 3G speed, but I wanted the 3GS processor speed bump even more. Better camera, video, and more storage space round out the list.
Erin gets the OG now, as long as it lasts.
any gee whiz feature? I’ve read the press but wonder if anything stands out? I have already used the drag and drop feature on 3.0 software and that is great. How does the voice activated work?
Well, for me, 3G data is huge. The 3.0 software makes all the phones much better, though. I’m really enjoying how much snappier the GS is — its CPU is 50% faster.
If you’re already 3G, it’s probably not worth paying the premium to upgrade (ie, wait until ATT will let you have the fully subsidized price).
july 22