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iPhone 4 - Who's Buying?

Old Jun 24, 2010 | 12:30 PM
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if you have the time, go to an apple store and mess with both the 3GS and 4. im sure you'll pick the 4.
Old Jun 24, 2010 | 12:52 PM
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what about the bad reception and yellow dots? Not to be a debby downer or anything. I was still thinking of picking a 4 up even though AT&T blows.
Old Jun 24, 2010 | 01:02 PM
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Originally Posted by burstaneurysm
Anyone having issues with the reception thing or the yellow screen?
Saw this on Gizmondo but thought it might just be them being ____ed off about the search and seizure and ban from WDC after they paid for an early stolen iPhone. After reading about them turning off all the displays at CES, including during presentations, I'll lost pretty much all respect for them.

If the reception issue is real, would love to know what the software fix is. Seems like this is a hardware issue, i.e. antenna in the metal band, hand over the band. Let's hope it's not a non-conductive wrapper like the Wii remote protector.
Old Jun 24, 2010 | 01:04 PM
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Originally Posted by bdis3
so no multitasking for me and my 3g. Debating on upgrading to a 3Gs, or 4. 3gs is cheaper, is everything I need, and has been proven. 4 is brand new, and I kind of want the bugs worked out. I think i'll try to find a 3Gs
jailbreak it for multitasking/backgrounding. atleast for now. mines jailbroken and im waiting till the end of july to get my 4 since there not selling them anymore till then
Old Jun 24, 2010 | 01:39 PM
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I got told by my AT&T store that I can go in on tuesday and they'll save a 4 for me since they screwed me over.
Old Jun 24, 2010 | 01:50 PM
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no clue, i called to get one yesterday theyre not selling them till the end of july, maybe some will be different in person
Old Jun 24, 2010 | 02:24 PM
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Got mine yesterday as well... AWESOME.

No yellowness issues for me - but have a read here: http://www.tipb.com/2010/06/24/expla...lotch-problem/ (it might just go away on its own)

The antenna thing does happen if you do it just like they show in the videos - but is that a "real world usage" example? Not to mention I have a bumper on order so it won't matter anyway.
Old Jun 24, 2010 | 09:51 PM
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you like it so far? Are you on the 4g network?
Old Jun 24, 2010 | 10:01 PM
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new iphones are not on 4g network......but they are 4g ready
Old Jun 24, 2010 | 11:45 PM
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Originally Posted by tcday
new iphones are not on 4g network......but they are 4g ready
Incorrect, the iPhone 4 does not have an LTE frequency radio (hardware).

It will take an upgrade to a newer iPhone, probably Summer of 2011 or 2012, that will support the LTE frequencies.

It isn't just a software update and bam hello 4G.

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Old Jun 24, 2010 | 11:46 PM
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Originally Posted by CarbonXe
Megapixels mean absolutely nothing. By saying it's better because it has more MP, means you're saying the EVO camera is better than a Nikon D40. And 4G is non-existent outside of major cities.
4G is non-existent within major cities
Old Jun 25, 2010 | 01:44 AM
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im on 3g and with the wifi from 3g i was getting 3mbs i played xbox off it was a little laggy but if you had to i would tolerate it
Old Jun 25, 2010 | 05:35 AM
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I love this thing. The jump from 3G to this is awesome.
Old Jun 25, 2010 | 12:16 PM
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Time to restore my 3G and unlock it =D
Old Jul 7, 2010 | 01:29 AM
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Originally Posted by ecko04
4G is non-existent within major cities
A little birdie told me that Sprint is rolling out its 4G network this month in St. Louis.
Old Jul 7, 2010 | 02:13 PM
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Originally Posted by CDogbert
A little birdie told me that Sprint is rolling out its 4G network this month in St. Louis.
They've had 4G in most major cities for a while now. It's still non-existent.
Old Jul 7, 2010 | 06:23 PM
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The camera on this thing is awesome.

Old Jul 7, 2010 | 11:50 PM
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woahh the camera on that thing is awesome
Old Jul 23, 2010 | 01:57 PM
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i'm looking at getting an iP4 upon my return from overseas. just concerned about the monthly price tag if i get out of the military in a few months.
Old Jul 23, 2010 | 02:09 PM
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Originally Posted by purpled_out_tC
i'm looking at getting an iP4 upon my return from overseas. just concerned about the monthly price tag if i get out of the military in a few months.
Ya, you're looking at nearly $100 for one device with data plan and unlimited text... with the lowest minute plan. My g/f and I are on one shared plan, each with an iPhone, with unlimited family text, and two 2GB data plans... and the bill is around $150 - even after my corporate discount for work.

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