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Yep, tomorrow is the day I am planning to take the plunge on getting an iPhone 3GS – finally, some weeks after the launch I am thinking I have a free window of time, and some electronic moolah on my credit card, ready to take the plunge.
Of course, there are some concerns:
- My iPhone 3G (current device) was scratched REALLY badly by the case that was SUPPOSED to be protecting – to see another expensive device get scratches and marks soon after buying would be gutting
- The slightly onerous contract is a bit of a bummer dude … I don’t fancy 24-months locked-in, but 18-months means a shedload of upfront cost, on all but the highest tariffs
- Speaking of upfront costs – the likely cost of my device will be £274.23 – nearly 300 smackeroos…!
But on the upside, the fact that a better camera will be on-board, along with reasonable video is a major plus – I’m a heavy user of that, plus the iPod functionality – all of which should be rocking along at a better pace thanks to the GPU and quicker processor.
Now, the only remaining question is what to do regarding all the imminent/upcoming devices – we are due a Palm Pre and an HTC Hero in the UK at some point this year, and they are tempting devices too – oh well, of I go to sell more vital organs to fund my device-buying antics 
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About The Author
Ben Robinson
Ben is a 10+ year veteran of the Mobile industry – starting his career when SMS was a still a relatively new concept for most people (!), he has now consulted on everything from bleeding-edge Mobile content, to the next-gen accessories you might view it on. As a result he has a broad and deep knowledge in numerous areas of Mobile – from network operators to device vendors, to infrastructure and middleware vendors (not to mention content delivery) – and has worked for companies in all of these areas! He is based in the UK, a hotbed of activity for mobile, and recently became a father for the second time – as oppose to in his younger years when he was happy spend time tweaking all manner of mobile devices to 'nth' degree, he now looks for services and hardware that provide the most efficient, compact, and reliable improvements to his already manic life! It’s his opinion that Mobile solutions should be there to help to make your life better – if a particular solution (be it service or device) isn’t doing this, he believes you need to ask the very important question of why you continue to use it... His focus at IntoMobile is mainly on Mobile content, services, and infrastructure, particularly as regards the UK market – and with the occasional look at devices. Additionally, using his extensive experience in the industry, he will provide commentary on the industry at large, with regular (and hopefully thought-provoking) articles.
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