iphone 3gs at 20k · DIGIT-ARC

Hey
I happened to come across this post
Apple re-launches iPhone 3GS in India | News | IT PRO India and dint seem to find any related threads about it here so though I’d post a query or two.

I’ve been using a standard candybar non-smartphone for past 2 years and want to upgrade to a touch screen phone. I own an ipod touch (4th gen) and am a big big fan of apple technology and touch features.

I want to know, is it worth investing 20k in the iphone 3gs ? I could save a few months salary and pick up and iphone 4, but I am still not sure if I am ready to spend 35-40k on a phone. And this new 20k deal seems very lucrative.

Note: the 3gs also supports iOS 5, and i have the 4th gen itouch already, so i'm already experiencing iphone 4 features like facetime, retinal display etc

Please advice and thanks in advance
Oromis

^You can check Google Nexus S Android phone as well. It also costs 20k.

Also it will be better if you mention your usage and requirements?

oromis said:
Hey
I happened to come across this post
Apple re-launches iPhone 3GS in India | News | IT PRO India and dint seem to find any related threads about it here so though I’d post a query or two.

I’ve been using a standard candybar non-smartphone for past 2 years and want to upgrade to a touch screen phone. I own an ipod touch (4th gen) and am a big big fan of apple technology and touch features.

I want to know, is it worth investing 20k in the iphone 3gs ? I could save a few months salary and pick up and iphone 4, but I am still not sure if I am ready to spend 35-40k on a phone. And this new 20k deal seems very lucrative.

Note: the 3gs also supports iOS 5, and i have the 4th gen itouch already, so i'm already experiencing iphone 4 features like facetime, retinal display etc

Please advice and thanks in advance
Oromis

Given that you already have iPod touch 4G, better get android device.

oromis said:
Hey
I happened to come across this post
Apple re-launches iPhone 3GS in India | News | IT PRO India and dint seem to find any related threads about it here so though I’d post a query or two.

I’ve been using a standard candybar non-smartphone for past 2 years and want to upgrade to a touch screen phone. I own an ipod touch (4th gen) and am a big big fan of apple technology and touch features.

I want to know, is it worth investing 20k in the iphone 3gs ? I could save a few months salary and pick up and iphone 4, but I am still not sure if I am ready to spend 35-40k on a phone. And this new 20k deal seems very lucrative.

Note: the 3gs also supports iOS 5, and i have the 4th gen itouch already, so i'm already experiencing iphone 4 features like facetime, retinal display etc

Please advice and thanks in advance
Oromis

iPod Touch 4 does not have retina display. Although it does have facetime and 720p video recorder. Also, a very powerful processor and smooth performance for latest iOS games.

You won't enjoy going to iPhone 3Gs... its like going backwards... slower phone, no HD recording, etc.

IMO, you should get an Android phone for 20k... it will be better value for money. Even an HTC Desire S @22k easily outperforms iPhone 4 in many ways...

Think about it...

Or if you don't want to leave the Apple ecosystem, then you will have to wait a few more months. It is rumored that coming September, Apple is launching two phones...

1. iPhone 5 - The new, faster phone to replace iPhone 4
2. iPhone 4S - Basically a cheaper phone for developing countries like India and China... It will be an iPhone 3GS with front facing camera for facetime and a faster processor to support iOS 5.

M

Get an Android Device

or wait for iPhone 5 / 4S (rumored)

hey, thanks for the prompt replies.

my requirements : apart from using phone features, general browsing (intend to take 3g connection), use of few apps (nothing major, social networks, few games like angry birds etc, communication and info based apps, ndtv app), and using multimedia (music).

also basic camera usage for daily/occassional situations. for general photography, i usually carry around my digi cam.

secondly, i would prefer to stick within the apple eco system. the problem lies with the fact that should i invest 20k here, or save more and spend 34-40k on the iphone 4. are the improvements in the iphone 4 sufficient to compensate for the extra cost?

because i have no doubt that even when iphone 5 comes out and i have to source it from abroad, it will be equally costly as the iphone 4.

oromis said:
because i have no doubt that even when iphone 5 comes out and i have to source it from abroad, it will be equally costly as the iphone 4.

Equally costly but twice as better... 8 MP Camera, Dual Core A5 processor, 1 GB RAM and a host of other features yet unknown... Better to wait a few months till iPhone 5 gets launched...

AndroidFan said:
Equally costly but twice as better... 8 MP Camera, Dual Core A5 processor, 1 GB RAM and a host of other features yet unknown... Better to wait a few months till iPhone 5 gets launched...

yes but please understand what i'm trying to explain. i cant afford to spend 35-40k on a phone.

oromis said:
yes but please understand what i'm trying to explain. i cant afford to spend 35-40k on a phone.

A new iPhone 3Gs is not worth it at the moment... its already 2 years old... thats its End of Life (EOL) date... I am positively sure that iOS 5 won't be supported on 3GS hardware... maybe a stripped down version of iOS 5 would.

Since you already own an iPod Touch 4, no point in getting a 3GS. Better get a cheaper Android device... something like an Optimus One or Dell XCD35 for less than 10k... to go along with the iPod...

If I was in your place, and wanted to remain in the Apple ecosystem, I would look for a second hand 3GS for 10k-12k range. Won't be difficult to find... A new 3GS for 20k is just not worth the money...

iPhone 3GS ain't worth 20k, NOT AT ALL.

Want reasons, I'll plot it out, , , on demand only.

AndroidFan said:
iPod Touch 4 does not have retina display. Although it does have facetime and 720p video recorder. Also, a very powerful processor and smooth performance for latest iOS games.

You won't enjoy going to iPhone 3Gs... its like going backwards... slower phone, no HD recording, etc.

IMO, you should get an Android phone for 20k... it will be better value for money. Even an HTC Desire S @22k easily outperforms iPhone 4 in many ways...

iPod touch 4G does have retina display. It's the camera that is considerably poor. and no, D:S doesn't outperform iPhone 4. It's the devices like O:2X, SGSII, sensation that outperform iPhone 4.

hey

taking everyone's suggestions into account, i have deferred my decision to buy the 3gs. will wait till september and see how the market scene is and then decide on a phone to buy.

thank you for all the prompt advice.

EDIT: at same time, could someone suggest the best smartphone i could possible get around 18-25k budget?

im looking at a device with good touch sensitivity, great multimedia features, and a decent camera.

^ I would recommend Nexus S for 19k.

LG O2X for somewhere around 25k.

how is the xperia neo?

^Apart from the camera Nexus S is better. Also Neo isn't launched in India. Unless it is launched below 20k(which is unlikely) it is not worth it IMO.
BTW are you interested in rooting, installing Custom ROMs n all?

oromis said:
because i have no doubt that even when iphone 5 comes out and i have to source it from abroad, it will be equally costly as the iphone 4.

no. iphone5 should cost same as iphone4 at launch. this is the rule of mobile. new mobile gets launched at appx same price as mobile it'll replace. Eg: Samsung Galaxy S & S2. S & S2 both got launched at ~30k price.

oromis said:
at same time, could someone suggest the best smartphone i could possible get around 18-25k budget?

im looking at a device with good touch sensitivity, great multimedia features, and a decent camera.

20k: Nexus S or LG Optimus Black
23k: Desire S
25k: LG Optimus 2X

+1 to shifting to android

You have the ipod touch 4G. The only upgrade you should be looking from that is an apple iphone 5 when it comes. The 3GS would frustrate you as you have had better iOS experience on your ipod.

Saving up so much and spending 40k on a device that is mostly in your hand and prone to losing more than any other device is a difficult choice. Think about it. 20k is the sweet spot that gives a heartburn but not a heartattack when things go wrong.

oromis said:
how is the xperia neo?

currently overpriced and unavailable. check Xperia Arc instead but you get LG O2X for same price or you can get SGSII for few more bucks.

desiibond said:
currently overpriced and unavailable. check Xperia Arc instead but you get LG O2X for same price or you can get SGSII for few more bucks.

Dude isn't O2X for 25k & Arc for 30k?? Arc is similarly priced as SII.

yes. arc is something like 27-28k. & S2 price is coming down now.

ssb1551 said:
Dude isn't O2X for 25k & Arc for 30k?? Arc is similarly priced as SII.

Arc is around 27k and that is why i used 'but' in my previous reply.

I would suggest you to wait for the Samsung Galaxy S II's price to drop...! Get it as soon as it comes in your budget!

Otherwise, give HTC Incredible S a shot!

AndroidFan said:
iPod Touch 4 does not have retina display. Although it does have facetime and 720p video recorder. Also, a very powerful processor and smooth performance for latest iOS games.

IMHO iPod 4g does have retina display.

For the OP: I would suggest to wait, since you like the Apple ecosystem you will regret using Android due to cumbersome apps/games as compared to Apple. (Yes, I am using Android and I feel the games/apps/UI/Graphics is much better in iOS). Wait till the iPhone 5 comes and you will see rates for the iPhone4 will be reduced drastically.

Otherwise, as you are ready to spent till 20k, sell your iPod 4G, add few more to the total amount and get iPhone 4 now. You wont miss the iPod, plus you will get phone+iPod which will fulfill all your purposes.

dreatica said:
IMHO iPod 4g does have retina display.

For the OP: I would suggest to wait, since you like the Apple ecosystem you will regret using Android due to cumbersome apps/games as compared to Apple. (Yes, I am using Android and I feel the games/apps/UI/Graphics is much better in iOS). Wait till the iPhone 5 comes and you will see rates for the iPhone4 will be reduced drastically.

Otherwise, as you are ready to spent till 20k, sell your iPod 4G, add few more to the total amount and get iPhone 4 now. You wont miss the iPod, plus you will get phone+iPod which will fulfill all your purposes.

+1 for this. Even i am using Android. But apple ecosystem is too pampering (or restrictive depending on individuality)

If you are looking at xperia arc you can take a look at my review in my siggy below. Honestly not VFM but worth every penny for its looks.

anyone can suggest some good forums or sites where i can sell my ipod? at any case, i would like to see at what prices they going for,.

oromis said:
anyone can suggest some good forums or sites where i can sell my ipod? at any case, i would like to see at what prices they going for,.

Check your pm. You can also add the same in the bazaar section here :
Bazaar - Digit Technology Discussion Forum

If you want to know, how much it would sell it for, post here :

*www.thinkdigit.com/forum/bazaar/139625-how-much-can-i-sell-my-old-stuff.html

desiibond said:
Arc is around 27k and that is why i used 'but' in my previous reply.

Oh...I was mislead by the phrase "for the same price" & hence the statement!!..anyways kewl!!