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RHWright · 07-10-2012, 01:30 PM

Well, I've narrowed it down to the iPhone (Apple haters, please spare me).

My needs/wants:
- Obviously, something that runs reader apps (kindle, B&N, etc)
- and the goodreads app
- I'm not a heavy talker or data hog
- don't play alot of games
- can't see using it for much video with the tiny screen
- probably use it as my music player too (already have a nano)

With my carrier (AT&T, in the US) I've narrowed it down to the iPhone 3GS or possibly the iPhone 4. Both 8GB.

The 3GS is super cheap ($0.99) versus the 4 ($99.99, though refurbs occasionally come up for half that). For the price, is the 3GS a better deal?

I'm not one to need the latest toy or flashiest gadget. The iPhone just is better at some of the internet/app things than my current non-smartphone.
I have no problem going for years not upgrading, I am just getting the itch.

I think I could be happy with the 3GS, but wonder about the downsides of the older model. Is it likely to become unsupported by ATT or Apple in he near term (i.e. 2-3 years)? Would it be better to get the 4 for this reason?

Weigh in and tell me your experiences and what you think.

07-10-2012, 01:30 PM	#1
RHWright Addict Posts: 219 Karma: 2617122 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: North Carolina Device: NOOK ST, Nexus 7	Which slightly out-of-date (i.e. cheap) phone should I choose Well, I've narrowed it down to the iPhone (Apple haters, please spare me). My needs/wants: - Obviously, something that runs reader apps (kindle, B&N, etc) - and the goodreads app - I'm not a heavy talker or data hog - don't play alot of games - can't see using it for much video with the tiny screen - probably use it as my music player too (already have a nano) With my carrier (AT&T, in the US) I've narrowed it down to the iPhone 3GS or possibly the iPhone 4. Both 8GB. The 3GS is super cheap ($0.99) versus the 4 ($99.99, though refurbs occasionally come up for half that). For the price, is the 3GS a better deal? I'm not one to need the latest toy or flashiest gadget. The iPhone just is better at some of the internet/app things than my current non-smartphone. I have no problem going for years not upgrading, I am just getting the itch. I think I could be happy with the 3GS, but wonder about the downsides of the older model. Is it likely to become unsupported by ATT or Apple in he near term (i.e. 2-3 years)? Would it be better to get the 4 for this reason? Weigh in and tell me your experiences and what you think.