Apple iPhone 3GS is Out, iPhone 3G S Reviews and Comparisons Are In
As of 7 a.m.
iPhone 3G S pricing:
$199 (16GB) and $299
(32GB) for all new AT&T customers and existing AT&T customers who have fulfilled their previous agreement. In addition, AT&T yesterday extended this pricing to iPhone 3G customers who will be eligible for a full upgrade in July, August, or September 2009 .
$399 (16GB) and $499
(32GB) for existing AT&T customers who have not yet fulfilled their existing agreement but would like an early upgrade to iPhone 3G S. This early upgrade option is exclusively available for iPhone 3G and iPhone 3G S.
(32GB) for existing AT&T customers who have not yet fulfilled their existing agreement but would like an early upgrade to iPhone 3G S. This early upgrade option is exclusively available for iPhone 3G and iPhone 3G S.
Prices above require a two-year service commitment and approved voice and data plan. Options are available to purchase these phones without a two-year contract commitment.
$69.99Existing AT&T customers can check their upgrade eligibility at www.att.com/iPhone. Monthly plans start at
New AT&T customers who wish to port or retain their phone number from another wireless carrier should consider bringing a copy of a bill from their current service provider. Customers will be asked to provide account information as it appears on record with their current provider, including:
- Account number
- Name of the account holder
- Account holder's Social Security Number or Tax ID
- Billing address
- PIN or password (if applicable)
Initially, AT&T stores will sell one iPhone 3G S per person for new customers; existing customers may purchase one per eligible telephone number. Online shoppers may purchase one device per household.
Customers who inherit an iPhone 3G from a friend or family member will need to visit an AT&T store to activate their device. Customers who inherit an iPhone can request a SIM card from AT&T and activate at home using iTunes.
Customers should listen to voice mail messages on their current devices and write down any necessary information before purchasing iPhone 3G S, because existing voice mail messages will be lost switching devices.
Apple iPhone 3GS Reviews and Comparisons
Kent German / CNET - Apple iPhone 3G S - 16GB - white (AT&T)
David Pogue adds his touch of humor in the video above, and also writes a review the iPhone 3gs - Apple Fills in Some Gaps With Latest iPhone Stuff - iPhone 3G S hands-on video and full review Engadget / Joshua Topolsky - iPhone 3G S review Walt Mossberg / The Wall Street Journal - New iPhone Is Better Model -- Or Just Get OS 3.
Edward C. Baig / USA Today - Upgrade makes great iPhone even better
Gizmodo has an iPhone 3G S review by Jason Chen, and they wrap it all up well with a reviewer comparison post: iPhone 3GS Review Matrix: What Everybody's Saying