Just to prove how nerdy I actually am. I have pre-ordered a iPhone 3G S. To the average user the S upgrade might not seem like much, indeed if your are not an Apple geek the $99 iPhone will work great for you. However the new iPhone will offer a processor that is about twice as fast. It will also include a compass and the ability to record and edit video. The camera also receives a minor upgrade to 3 mega-pixles. I will post more once I have had a chance to play with it. The phone is released on Friday and my wife is very excited about lining up outside the store at 6:00 AM (note the extreme sarcasm).
Those who already have iPhones are getting an upgrade as well. The third gen firmware will bring MMS (picture messaging) and copy and paste functionality. I would also expect it to generally improve performance.
Argument for Upgrade to iPhone 3G S:
- Faster processor (for the power users out there).
- Records and edits movies.
- Better camera.
- Compass.
- Voice Controls.
Argument Against Upgrade to iPhone 3G S:
- The 3G will run everything the S will run (as least right now).
- Upgrading, if you are in a contract, will cost around $500.
- If buying iPhone for the first time, the 3G is $100 cheaper than the 3G S.
- No exterior differences other than model number.
A note about future generations of iPhone:
At&t claims that their 4G network will not be ready for at least two years. They imply that a newer iPhone would not be reasleased in that time. If anything is clear from the last keynote, Apple and At&t are not on the same development cycle. I would expect at least minor updates to the iPhone in a year or less.
Update: I have my iPhone 3G S and have been loving it. I will put together a review in the near future. In the mean time Matt Cutts and G4′s Attack of the Show (don’t think Hulu has posted it yet) both did great reviews.
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