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1) Can't say what the 3G iPhone will be like but currently browsing on the iPhone is good for short bursts. It is like trying to use the internet on dialup. Doable but not exactly painless.

2) Doubt they'll let you tether it but weirder things have happened.

3) If you have Garageband you can turn basically anything into a ring tone free of charge.

4) Yeah, bluetooth support is limited to headsets at the moment. Again, they may change this.

I like my iPhone alot , I surf with it and love how I can stay connected. Sometimes it can be a small pain, but over all its wonderful . I say get one and you will see how sweet this device is. Goodluck

panicbutton wrote:

Thanks again for all the feedback... One rep I talked to at AT&T today had this to say:

"Yeah, I think that the new iPhone is right around the corner - there's just one problem:  Apple still hasn't submitted it to the FCC for approval, so the government will hold it up way past the June 9th release that's been buzzing all over the web.  It could be a couple months before it's available."

Any thoughts?  I had hoped that my wait would only be another 10 days, but if what he's saying is true - AAAAA! I DON'T WANT TO BE STUCK THAT LONG! 

-PB

I could be wrong but i don't think the FCC makes submissions public.  just approval (or denials) so i don't think he'd know if apple has submitted it or not.  it just hasn't been approved. 
and it's is submitting an "updated" device quicker and easier than a whole new device? 
maybe that's just wishful thinking.

all i know is that i'll be ordering an iphone on june 9th. 
or else i'll be an angry angry person.

But look at all the money you're saving!

And you've waited this long, what's another month?

I don't see ATT forcing everyone to get the new iPhone. They don't really care as long as they continue to get your money. Unless you really want 3G or GPS, you're probably better off sticking with your current model. The new plastic backing should be a very good thing. One for sheer durability and the other for reception. I have a MacBook, a friend has a MBP. Mine has a plastic shell, his aluminum with a strip of plastic for the WiFi and BT antennae. I can connect to networks, with decent signal strength, that he can't even see.

The extra $10/month is how you pay back ATT for the iPhone costing $199 or $299 instead of $399 or $499. Personally I hate the notion of subsidized handsets. I'd rather pay the money for the handset up front, then pay monthly for service. Kinda like cable/satellite TV or internet access, etc.

The software update is absolutely essential. It's what will make the iPhone truly ready to compete with Palm and BlackBerry. One annoyance for me is still no stereo BT support - no wireless headphones for music. My guess is that since BT drains the battery, it's a feature that's been purposely left out. As for us, our current contract doesn't expire until early next year. We're contemplating iPhones, but hopefully by that time some Android handsets will be shipping and we can see how well those function in comparison. It's not the iPhone that gives pause, it's ATT.