iphone 4 reviews? And what is so special about iphones?

[rszdtrvl]

Yup I would go for the iphone 4 8gb. Your ds will be very happy!

I think so too. Even if he has to pick and choose which songs/apps to put on it and get rid of ones he does not use, I think he will be happiest with this one.

Thanks.

 

[jrmasm]

I'd double check on app usage. I only have 113 and they're taking up around 8gbs.

 

[yellowjacketfan]

We all still have the 4 and it totally updates all the new iOS and apps. That said, I hate the 8gb. Not enough room. I love the phone though.

 

[Judique]

Our plan is : DH $27 - DS $27 - Me $38 per month.

My techie brother said my best choice would be the iphone for him - even at 8gb. He said he has 88 apps, 3 songs, and over 300 photos on his phone and that barely fills his 8gb storage space.

How long since you've changed a phone with Virgin? They've upped the cost of the plans and if you change phones, you may not be grandfathered in at the old cost. We've been with Virgin for 3 or 4 years and recently changed phones and the $25 plus tax plan (300 minutes) went to $35 plus tax and my 1200 minute plan went to $45 plus tax.

 

[PainInIL]

Just be aware, the iPhone 4 may use a different size SIM card then the one you have now. If you are forced to get a new SIM card, you may have to give up your current grandfathered plan and pick one of the new ones.

 

[IUTBAM]

The 's' has nothing to do with the storage capacity of the phone. It has to do with the 4G capability on the 4s vs. 3G capability on the iPhone 4 (among other improvements). It's possible to purchase the 4s with only 8GB or an iPhone 4 with more than 8GB. My old iPhone 4 had 32GB of storage.

I wasn't saying the "s" meant double the storage. I said that the "s" HAD double the storage. You may be able to get an iPhone 4 with 32gb, but not with Virgin Mobile service, that I'm aware of, as I have VM service. I researched this quite a bit before deciding. They only offer either the 4 with 8 gb or the 4s with 16 (plus all the 5's they offer now).

 

[luvmy3]

Looks like I was totally wrong about not being able to update it. In that case, I don't see why an iphone 4 wouldn't be an option, and its at a great price.

 

[rszdtrvl]

I ended up getting him the iphone 4. One major Christmas gift done.

If he is not grandfathered into the $25 plan, on the website they have the same plan he is currently on for only $30/month for iphones. So it will only be $6-ish extra/month for him.

He will be thrilled.

My brother said to look at his ipod storage available. His ipod is 8gb and he has half of the storage left. So he is a decent candidate for an 8gb iphone, according to my brother.

I ordered him 2 different cases on Amazon.com - he can pick which one he wants on it right away and then have a backup.

Big sigh of relief that his BIG "Santa" gift is done!

 

[ShayBells]

I ended up getting him the iphone 4. One major Christmas gift done. If he is not grandfathered into the $25 plan, on the website they have the same plan he is currently on for only $30/month for iphones. So it will only be $6-ish extra/month for him. He will be thrilled. My brother said to look at his ipod storage available. His ipod is 8gb and he has half of the storage left. So he is a decent candidate for an 8gb iphone, according to my brother. I ordered him 2 different cases on Amazon.com - he can pick which one he wants on it right away and then have a backup. Big sigh of relief that his BIG "Santa" gift is done!

I have a 16 gb iPhone 4 and it's filled. It fills up fast. I have lots of photos though music and apps. The OP system already takes up a good 2 GB. Was that an iPod touch he has or just an iPod because those are two different things and shouldn't be compared to each other GB wise.

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[3Gsandme]

I would opt to not buy the phone if my only option, due to budget, was a 4. I'm not being snobby. I'd talk to some people who have the 4, but I think you'll find that as they age (they're, what, three year old technology now?) you're going to be able to do less and less and less with them. Faster processing and better software on the new iPhones will mean you can't update your operating system, you can't update or download apps. To me, I wouldn't take the $200 gamble on it and I love, love LOVE my iPhone. I have a 4s (which would be a far better choice, if you can make it). In fact, I love it so much and it works so well, dh and I haven't opted to upgrade yet even though we could have.

Additionally the time will come a lot sooner when Apple stops supporting the 4. For instance, the first gen iPads are no longer being supported and I don't think they were released much earlier than the iPhone 4. That's something to consider.

What's so great about iPhones? Dh is a techie, so I'll just use his words. The phone just works. Apple has more strict standards regarding their apps than android doe, so there's not malware, there's not viruses and things just work. If you already have an iPod and iPad, it doesn't make financial sense to get an android. You've spend your money in media and apps, why would you start over? I mean, that's our line of thinking now. We've had iPhones for more than four years. To go to a different platform now wouldn't make any sense.

 

[descovy]

I would opt to not buy the phone if my only option, due to budget, was a 4. I'm not being snobby. I'd talk to some people who have the 4, but I think you'll find that as they age (they're, what, three year old technology now?) you're going to be able to do less and less and less with them. Faster processing and better software on the new iPhones will mean you can't update your operating system, you can't update or download apps. To me, I wouldn't take the $200 gamble on it and I love, love LOVE my iPhone. I have a 4s (which would be a far better choice, if you can make it). In fact, I love it so much and it works so well, dh and I haven't opted to upgrade yet even though we could have.

Additionally the time will come a lot sooner when Apple stops supporting the 4. For instance, the first gen iPads are no longer being supported and I don't think they were released much earlier than the iPhone 4. That's something to consider.

What's so great about iPhones? Dh is a techie, so I'll just use his words. The phone just works. Apple has more strict standards regarding their apps than android doe, so there's not malware, there's not viruses and things just work. If you already have an iPod and iPad, it doesn't make financial sense to get an android. You've spend your money in media and apps, why would you start over? I mean, that's our line of thinking now. We've had iPhones for more than four years. To go to a different platform now wouldn't make any sense.

That's fine for you. I have a brand new iphone 5s which I love. I give my daughters my old iPhones and I use their upgrade so I can upgrade every year. So I get the techie argument.

That said, I have a teenager and she is sporting an iphone 4. I also have a 40yr old husband in a white color profession recently sporting an iphone 4. (After blackberry went kaput). Both are happy with their devices. Both have 8gb but manage to have their favorite music & apps on their phone... And both run iOS 7.

If money was no object, that would be one thing. But OP has a $200 budget on a prepaid (non subsidized plan) The iphone 4 beats out her other options. Plus son already is in the iTunes Eco-system.

 

[WantToGoNow]

My kids have basic phones and they would be thrilled with the iPhone4. Just don't run the new upgrade. My oldest dd did and ended up having to upgrade to a new phone because it was so slow and drained the battery so fast she couldn't keep it charged.

 

[MAD4EEYORE]

I too am looking for a new cellphone for my DD she wants an iPhone. I don't want to be locked into a contract so looking into VM as well. I saw at radio shack for Black Friday they will have a 4 for 99. She wants a 4s and I'm holding out for a deal on VM website.

 

[rszdtrvl]

DS and I did more talking about cell phones last night, and I am confident I made the right decision on the iphone. Even if it is an iphone 4.

His main argument for the iphone is that he already is familiar with the way Apple and the apps work. Which I totally understand.

 

[sksjasams]

DS and I did more talking about cell phones last night, and I am confident I made the right decision on the iphone. Even if it is an iphone 4.

His main argument for the iphone is that he already is familiar with the way Apple and the apps work. Which I totally understand.

Plus he can just put the apps/songs he has already bought on the iphone, without having to buy new versions of them for a different type of phone.

Glad you discussed it with him - now you won't be second guessing your decision.

Sounds like a perfect choice!

 

[Manders77]

Sorry to jump onto this thread. Looking at switching from my android phone to iPhone. I have Verizon. Is the 5s really that much better over the 5c. I'll pay the 5s price if its a better choice. Any help would be appreciated since I am new to the iPhone's. DH wants to keep android. I don't.

 

[descovy]

Sorry to jump onto this thread. Looking at switching from my android phone to iPhone. I have Verizon. Is the 5s really that much better over the 5c. I'll pay the 5s price if its a better choice. Any help would be appreciated since I am new to the iPhone's. DH wants to keep android. I don't.

The iphone 5c is basically the iphone 5 in a new color. Apple has stopped making the iphone 5 and rebranded it as a 5c.

The iphone 5s is the upgrade from the iphone 5. It has a faster processor. Also there are some neat camera features like slo-mo video and burst mode for action shots (just fun stuff). The new processor also allows the phone to act as a pedometer with different apps.

And the 5s is the only one with the fingerprint censor. That, I appreciate daily. My phone is locked but keeping my finger on it for a split second unlocks it. No need to type in my pass code.

Is the 5s better than the 5c. Yes. Is it worth it to you? You have to decide.