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Yes 48 69.57%
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Old 03-17-2009, 06:01 PM
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I'll be more than satisfied if they come out with a 32GB version with all of the 3.0 software goodness!
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Old 03-17-2009, 07:27 PM
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I'm saying no, but will be happily proven wrong!!!
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Old 03-17-2009, 07:29 PM
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I'm saying no, but will be happily proven wrong!!!
My thoughts exactly!
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Old 03-17-2009, 07:38 PM
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I'd bet a 32GB version comes out with little other revision. The best case would be a compass with new Gmaps and slightly faster processor, but I really doubt they'll do anything like multitasking for another year and then with a big hardware upgrade. Frankly that would be smart given the economic conditions.
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Old 03-17-2009, 10:51 PM
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I dunno, but Apple has a usual time frame for each release. July seems to be the one for the iPhone. If they come out with one that is better than just a hardware refresh, I might do an early upgrade.
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Old 03-18-2009, 12:32 AM
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I've said all along, Apple will always refresh every year to get the Xmas sales, even if it's just 32GB and red

However, if iPhone 2,1 is real, then it will be at least as different from 1,2 (iPhone 3G) as the second gen iPod touch is from the first gen (volume buttons, etc.)

Hardware refresh FTW!
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Apple has no choice. They HAVE to release new hardware in 2009. All other phone makers are more-less on an annual release cycle. Apple has to do so to remain competitive.
I don't expect the new hardware to be earth shattering. Some minor hardware and UI tweaks, maybe improved camera, memory and flash. Otherwise an evolution of the iPhone 3G much the way iPhone 3G was to the orig.
Not something you have to run out and upgrade to, but something fresh to keep the momentum.

Indicators that there is a new one coming:
1) iPhone 3g refurbish prices have dropped.
2) Some evidence that AT&T is going to have an iPhone 'trade' in credit for those that want to upgrade while still in contract (early upgrade.) What do AT&T be trying to help you upgrade to.
3) iPhone software 3.0 is coming in July, probably will be in sync with a new hardware release.
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Old 03-18-2009, 01:13 AM
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Yes, of course they will. They need to introduce a new iPhone every year to keep their steady money flow. But seriously, I have a sneaking suspicion that they will be releasing a new one, in the summer again, with video support. Here are two good reasons:

1. The new model must have the "exclusive" feature like the iPhone 3G had 3G.
2. Apple, Kevin Rose, numorous sources are saying no video because the current phone has issues and cannot fully support it. The new phone can be tweaked for video.
3. I WILL BE BUYING IT!
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Old 03-18-2009, 01:49 AM
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I think there will be. At the keynote today, they said the 3.0 update would be released this summer. Why so long? I'm thinking they're gonna release this update along with a new iPhone. Even if they don't, I'm still gonna be happy with the update.
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Here is my dilemma... my wife is begging for an iPhone and I have a 3G I purchased last September. I have been pushing her off with the "new iPhone likely in June" rumors so I could buy the new model and give her my current phone, but now I am not so sure.

I guess it probably makes sense for me to wait and see and come summer bite the bullet if I have to.
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