Comments on: Tip o’ the Week: Old iPhone Useless? http://www.imore.com/2008/07/03/tip-o-the-week-old-iphone-useless/ More of everything iPhone and iPad Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:35:16 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Marianna @ Minnesota 4G Wireless http://www.imore.com/2008/07/03/tip-o-the-week-old-iphone-useless/comment-page-1/#comment-335373 Marianna @ Minnesota 4G Wireless Sun, 16 Jan 2011 05:10:39 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=3006#comment-335373 <p>Hi, just stopped by doing some research for my Minnesota 4g website. Can't believe the amount of information out there. Not what I was looking for, but nice site. Cya later.</p> Hi, just stopped by doing some research for my Minnesota 4g website. Can’t believe the amount of information out there. Not what I was looking for, but nice site. Cya later.

]]> By: P http://www.imore.com/2008/07/03/tip-o-the-week-old-iphone-useless/comment-page-1/#comment-12581 P Fri, 15 Aug 2008 19:17:09 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=3006#comment-12581 <p>If you're looking to sell an old 1st-gen iPhone and avoid auction/personals sites, I know of a place. You can get a quote by filling out a purchase form at:</p> <p>www.iresq.com/iphone/iphonepurchaseform.php</p> <p>They will accept broken phones as well. Hope this is useful.</p> If you’re looking to sell an old 1st-gen iPhone and avoid auction/personals sites, I know of a place. You can get a quote by filling out a purchase form at:

http://www.iresq.com/iphone/iphonepurchaseform.php

They will accept broken phones as well. Hope this is useful.

]]> By: David http://www.imore.com/2008/07/03/tip-o-the-week-old-iphone-useless/comment-page-1/#comment-11144 David Wed, 23 Jul 2008 10:55:05 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=3006#comment-11144 <p>For those considering upgrading to the 2G Iphone to 2.0 OS, consider waiting. 2.0 OS is considerably slower response times on simple & routine tasks. It's becoming quite noticable. Hope Apple has 2.0.1.0.1.8 in the works. They need to do some work to restore the Iphone to it's previous responsiveness. 2.0 is also less stable than the older OS. Practice powering down before upgrading to 2.0.</p> For those considering upgrading to the 2G Iphone to 2.0 OS, consider waiting. 2.0 OS is considerably slower response times on simple & routine tasks. It’s becoming quite noticable. Hope Apple has 2.0.1.0.1.8 in the works. They need to do some work to restore the Iphone to it’s previous responsiveness. 2.0 is also less stable than the older OS. Practice powering down before upgrading to 2.0.

]]> By: B http://www.imore.com/2008/07/03/tip-o-the-week-old-iphone-useless/comment-page-1/#comment-10541 B Wed, 16 Jul 2008 01:45:15 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=3006#comment-10541 <p>Hey the 2G is right for me. Just got one today. $20 data plan and I paid a whole $50 for the phone. Practically looks brand new and you can't beat that kind of deal!!</p> Hey the 2G is right for me. Just got one today. $20 data plan and I paid a whole $50 for the phone. Practically looks brand new and you can’t beat that kind of deal!!

]]> By: T http://www.imore.com/2008/07/03/tip-o-the-week-old-iphone-useless/comment-page-1/#comment-10171 T Fri, 11 Jul 2008 20:26:16 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=3006#comment-10171 <p>I'm going to hang on to mine since it works great and I can get on wi-fi in most places i want to use (despite living in a rural area). In addition to that 3g networks aren't available everywhere so I'll wait until the next hardware update comes along. Or better yet something beyond what we can even imagine comes a long.</p> I’m going to hang on to mine since it works great and I can get on wi-fi in most places i want to use (despite living in a rural area). In addition to that 3g networks aren’t available everywhere so I’ll wait until the next hardware update comes along. Or better yet something beyond what we can even imagine comes a long.

]]> By: b-dogg http://www.imore.com/2008/07/03/tip-o-the-week-old-iphone-useless/comment-page-1/#comment-10154 b-dogg Fri, 11 Jul 2008 19:29:43 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=3006#comment-10154 <p>I've had a 2G iPhone for the past 10 months (jailbroken and unlocked). I Was ready to buy iPhone new 3G today, but long queues and lack of stock forced me think twice...Did I really need a new phone and a contract?</p> <p>I was on PAYG for the past 10months with iPhone 2G and never used the edge network due to prohibitive costs. I was going to sign up and go Legit because I was sick of searching for free wifi out and about.</p> <p>I came to the conclusion that I'd switch from PAYG to Bill pay and add a data plan. It works out 27.50 euro a month as opposed to 45 euro a month on the official 3G tariff. I can cancel this contract with 30days notice.</p> <p>I'm going to upgrade to firmware ver 2.0 when an unlock comes out, then sit on the fence until the next hardware upgrade to tempt me. </p> <p>I believe, for the sake of a GPS chip, Recessed Headphone jack and 3G surfing speeds if you have a 2G and can wait, I'm sure the next Hardware update of the iPhone will have something more special (hopefully even a better camera!)</p> I’ve had a 2G iPhone for the past 10 months (jailbroken and unlocked). I Was ready to buy iPhone new 3G today, but long queues and lack of stock forced me think twice…Did I really need a new phone and a contract?

I was on PAYG for the past 10months with iPhone 2G and never used the edge network due to prohibitive costs. I was going to sign up and go Legit because I was sick of searching for free wifi out and about.

I came to the conclusion that I’d switch from PAYG to Bill pay and add a data plan. It works out 27.50 euro a month as opposed to 45 euro a month on the official 3G tariff. I can cancel this contract with 30days notice.

I’m going to upgrade to firmware ver 2.0 when an unlock comes out, then sit on the fence until the next hardware upgrade to tempt me.

I believe, for the sake of a GPS chip, Recessed Headphone jack and 3G surfing speeds if you have a 2G and can wait, I’m sure the next Hardware update of the iPhone will have something more special (hopefully even a better camera!)

]]> By: SP Jones http://www.imore.com/2008/07/03/tip-o-the-week-old-iphone-useless/comment-page-1/#comment-9543 SP Jones Mon, 07 Jul 2008 17:51:42 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=3006#comment-9543 <p>Galley, where and when did you get the $249 refurb??</p> Galley, where and when did you get the $249 refurb??

]]> By: Kridrules http://www.imore.com/2008/07/03/tip-o-the-week-old-iphone-useless/comment-page-1/#comment-9443 Kridrules Fri, 04 Jul 2008 09:10:18 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=3006#comment-9443 <p>IMO, i am going to keep my 2g i just got it in march, and its just.. everything i've ever wanted. I've had treos, i've had blackberrys, and i was a "phone every 3/4 months" kind of girl, b/c i was just NEVER pleased.. i couldn't do everything i wanted. Once i recently got my 2g in march, i was really blown away. I will most likely wait the 2 years, and wait to purchase the follow up iphone to the 3g, b/c i don't need navigation that badly, and my wifi works amazing, so not really needing the 3g speeds anyway. And, considering the 2.0 update will be available to the 2g owners, i think i will be okay for now. i totally applaud apple for letting all iphone owners available to that perk, helps us get our money's worth, considering at the time, we all bought our phones, for 400,500, and even 600 dollars. :)</p> IMO, i am going to keep my 2g i just got it in march, and its just.. everything i’ve ever wanted. I’ve had treos, i’ve had blackberrys, and i was a “phone every 3/4 months” kind of girl, b/c i was just NEVER pleased.. i couldn’t do everything i wanted. Once i recently got my 2g in march, i was really blown away. I will most likely wait the 2 years, and wait to purchase the follow up iphone to the 3g, b/c i don’t need navigation that badly, and my wifi works amazing, so not really needing the 3g speeds anyway. And, considering the 2.0 update will be available to the 2g owners, i think i will be okay for now. i totally applaud apple for letting all iphone owners available to that perk, helps us get our money’s worth, considering at the time, we all bought our phones, for 400,500, and even 600 dollars. :)

]]> By: Alex http://www.imore.com/2008/07/03/tip-o-the-week-old-iphone-useless/comment-page-1/#comment-9440 Alex Fri, 04 Jul 2008 07:18:11 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=3006#comment-9440 <p>The silver back is so much nicer in my eyes! Haha. :)</p> The silver back is so much nicer in my eyes! Haha. :)

]]> By: Guy http://www.imore.com/2008/07/03/tip-o-the-week-old-iphone-useless/comment-page-1/#comment-9435 Guy Fri, 04 Jul 2008 05:10:27 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=3006#comment-9435 <p>Im perfectly happy with my 2G iPhone also and don't plan to replace it. Key factor is that the software upgrade is not exclusive to the 3G version ... And I think the silver back is nicer :)</p> Im perfectly happy with my 2G iPhone also and don’t plan to replace it. Key factor is that the software upgrade is not exclusive to the 3G version … And I think the silver back is nicer :)

]]> By: BuzzHoodRiver http://www.imore.com/2008/07/03/tip-o-the-week-old-iphone-useless/comment-page-1/#comment-9427 BuzzHoodRiver Thu, 03 Jul 2008 21:56:41 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=3006#comment-9427 <p>I'm keeping my still beautiful iPhone 2G. We don't even have 3G really! Plus I can stand to wait a couple of seconds for a page to load if I can pay less!</p> I’m keeping my still beautiful iPhone 2G. We don’t even have 3G really! Plus I can stand to wait a couple of seconds for a page to load if I can pay less!

]]> By: Galley http://www.imore.com/2008/07/03/tip-o-the-week-old-iphone-useless/comment-page-1/#comment-9425 Galley Thu, 03 Jul 2008 21:30:34 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=3006#comment-9425 <p>I scored one of the $249 refurbs (with full one-year warranty), so I not only got a great deal, I get the cheap data plan.</p> I scored one of the $249 refurbs (with full one-year warranty), so I not only got a great deal, I get the cheap data plan.

]]> By: Tom http://www.imore.com/2008/07/03/tip-o-the-week-old-iphone-useless/comment-page-1/#comment-9421 Tom Thu, 03 Jul 2008 20:14:11 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=3006#comment-9421 <p>I am selling mine on Craigslist. I figure that since the 3G iPhone's 3G is different than T-Mobile's 3G network, and it will be at least a month before any are sold used, the first gen model will still get a decent price. </p> <p>I picture the 3G model being listed used for ridiculous prices up in the $500-$600 range. That is a lot to pay for 3G you can't use and GPS... I figure I will be able to get $300 out of mine since it is jailbroken and I will unlock it for the buyer, plus include a protective case.</p> <p>I think the used market will remain strong for at least a good couple of months.</p> I am selling mine on Craigslist. I figure that since the 3G iPhone’s 3G is different than T-Mobile’s 3G network, and it will be at least a month before any are sold used, the first gen model will still get a decent price.

I picture the 3G model being listed used for ridiculous prices up in the $500-$600 range. That is a lot to pay for 3G you can’t use and GPS… I figure I will be able to get $300 out of mine since it is jailbroken and I will unlock it for the buyer, plus include a protective case.

I think the used market will remain strong for at least a good couple of months.

]]> By: WatersWest http://www.imore.com/2008/07/03/tip-o-the-week-old-iphone-useless/comment-page-1/#comment-9415 WatersWest Thu, 03 Jul 2008 18:43:28 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=3006#comment-9415 <p>The only problem with "using it as an iPod" is that some 3rd-party accessories/dock & speakers/etc don't play nice with the iPhone. My advice would be to sell it on eBay because frankly, they are still bringing good prices. In fact, sell it NOW before the rest of the world puts theirs on eBay (& either go without for 1 week or slap your sim in a go-phone for a week) and you'll probably make out pretty well.</p> The only problem with “using it as an iPod” is that some 3rd-party accessories/dock & speakers/etc don’t play nice with the iPhone. My advice would be to sell it on eBay because frankly, they are still bringing good prices. In fact, sell it NOW before the rest of the world puts theirs on eBay (& either go without for 1 week or slap your sim in a go-phone for a week) and you’ll probably make out pretty well.

]]> By: Rusty http://www.imore.com/2008/07/03/tip-o-the-week-old-iphone-useless/comment-page-1/#comment-9411 Rusty Thu, 03 Jul 2008 18:15:14 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=3006#comment-9411 <p>1) Since the new 3G version will be locked to AT&T and no-contract price is $599 (8GB), the ebay price for my legacy model should be better than pennies on the dollar. 2) Looks like iPhone 2.0 will support iPhone as Wi-Fi iTunes remote. Pretty cool. There might be some additional 3rd party remote software coming. Who knows.</p> 1) Since the new 3G version will be locked to AT&T and no-contract price is $599 (8GB), the ebay price for my legacy model should be better than pennies on the dollar. 2) Looks like iPhone 2.0 will support iPhone as Wi-Fi iTunes remote. Pretty cool. There might be some additional 3rd party remote software coming. Who knows.

]]> By: Group29 http://www.imore.com/2008/07/03/tip-o-the-week-old-iphone-useless/comment-page-1/#comment-9406 Group29 Thu, 03 Jul 2008 18:01:14 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=3006#comment-9406 <p>I have no problem sticking with the 16GB 2G iPhone I purchased for 1/2 what the 8GB cost at release. I do not purchase tunes or video. I do send lots of emails, and surf the web. I have found that most places I stop at have free wi-fi (schools, businesses, home, work). 3G does not exist outside the 3 metropolitan in Minnesota. It seems an arrogant waste to dispose of something that is still way ahead of every other mobile device. It also seems the pricing model is more advantageous for the 2G iPhone.</p> I have no problem sticking with the 16GB 2G iPhone I purchased for 1/2 what the 8GB cost at release. I do not purchase tunes or video. I do send lots of emails, and surf the web. I have found that most places I stop at have free wi-fi (schools, businesses, home, work). 3G does not exist outside the 3 metropolitan in Minnesota. It seems an arrogant waste to dispose of something that is still way ahead of every other mobile device. It also seems the pricing model is more advantageous for the 2G iPhone.

]]> By: Pete http://www.imore.com/2008/07/03/tip-o-the-week-old-iphone-useless/comment-page-1/#comment-9404 Pete Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:37:08 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=3006#comment-9404 <p>If you keep playing the technology waiting game you'll never own anything. I've waited long enough to get an iPhone...can't wait any longer! It's still a hundred times better than anything else right now.</p> If you keep playing the technology waiting game you’ll never own anything. I’ve waited long enough to get an iPhone…can’t wait any longer! It’s still a hundred times better than anything else right now.

]]> By: Nick http://www.imore.com/2008/07/03/tip-o-the-week-old-iphone-useless/comment-page-1/#comment-9402 Nick Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:20:47 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=3006#comment-9402 <p>I think that i have an add on to your third tip . . . If you keep the iPhone until your 2 year plan runs out, then you'll be able to get next years iPhone with no outrageous upgrade fees. It's going to be hard to do, but it will be worth it in the end when people find out that the next iPhone as 5 megapixel camera and a whole slew of other features that were only dreaming about right now. in my opinion it's probably best to wait it out . . . but what does everyone else think?</p> I think that i have an add on to your third tip . . . If you keep the iPhone until your 2 year plan runs out, then you’ll be able to get next years iPhone with no outrageous upgrade fees. It’s going to be hard to do, but it will be worth it in the end when people find out that the next iPhone as 5 megapixel camera and a whole slew of other features that were only dreaming about right now. in my opinion it’s probably best to wait it out . . . but what does everyone else think?

]]> By: iPhone Man http://www.imore.com/2008/07/03/tip-o-the-week-old-iphone-useless/comment-page-1/#comment-9401 iPhone Man Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:18:41 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=3006#comment-9401 <p>I sold my iPhone 2G on eBay for $650 two weeks ago!</p> I sold my iPhone 2G on eBay for $650 two weeks ago!

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