My iPhone 4 Experience In SA

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Now I'm aware that there are MANY reviews of the iPhone 4 around and by now, everyone is probably sick of hearing about the antenna-gate. So I'm going to keep this short and sweet, hoping that it'll serve to put the mind's of those who are thinking about getting an iPhone 4, to rest.

I decided to take the plunge and upgrade from my iPhone 3G to iPhone 4. I was lucky to be able to get someone to bring one down from the UK for me and not pay SA prices. Being aware of the MicroSIM situation, I researched how one goes about cutting-down a normal SIM to MicroSIM size as well as popped into a two Vodacom stores in Cavendish Square to enquire about the cost of a new MicroSIM. The first store wanted R149, the second...R99. When I finally got my phone and put my DIY skills to the test. After much cutting and chopping, I had created my own MicroSIM which fitted into the SIM Holder. It wasn't the neatest of fits, and so, after spending R5300 on a new iPhone, I decided to not be cheap and pay for a new SIM. As Canal Walk is closer to my house, I stopped by there, ready to part with R149 at most. To my suprise, I was charged only R19 for the SIM.

Tip # 1: Shop around for your MicroSIM if you don't feel like being ripped off.

Now onto the phone. I'm not going to go through the features, as you can read that anywhere. What I do want to do however, is convince all potential iPhone 4 buyers about one thing, the antenna-gate issue, isn't an issue at all. Its true that if you purposefully and forcefully cover the bottom left black strip, the signal will drop by a few bars over a period of time. However, whilst just naturally holding the phone, as one does, I have as of yet experienced absolutely no issue what-so-ever with signal loss.

Tip # 2: If you want an iPhone 4, but are worried about the antenna, don't be.
 
The antenna has also been a non-issue for me. In fact, I can make calls from my kitchen for the first time ever (with any phone). I did, however, get the case anywhere, because I've dropped the phone twice, and on the second drop it's actually chipped a small piece off the glass.
 
koffiejunkie said:
The antenna has also been a non-issue for me. In fact, I can make calls from my kitchen for the first time ever (with any phone). I did, however, get the case anywhere, because I've dropped the phone twice, and on the second drop it's actually chipped a small piece off the glass.
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That's just wrong, some people don't even have their phone yet and you have dropped yours twice already. :D
 
I've found as long as I keep a cover on (which you're silly not to) you don't have any reception issues.
 
Thanks for this, you answered both my questions. Much appreciated!
 
i am looking for feedback regarding GPS signal quality compared to the 3G / 3Gs , i found on the 3Gs that the GPS signal would "drift" of course .this was a known issue
 
3Gee said:
i am looking for feedback regarding GPS signal quality compared to the 3G / 3Gs , i found on the 3Gs that the GPS signal would "drift" of course .this was a known issue
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Apparently it locks on much quicker and more accurately, thanks to an updated GPS chip.
 
I'm aware of the problem you described, which used to be incredibly annoying on my 3G. I haven't really used Google Maps on the 4 yet, but will test it out and report back.
 
Agree. Ive been using the 4 for about 3 weeks now - havent had one reception issue yet. I really do believe that it is not an issue. GPS seems to work fine as well and I use it a lot. Great phone. Be warned though, if you use a 3G/3GS again after a 4 you will be very disappointed in the screen quality. The iphone 4 makes the 3GS look like a CGA screen ;)
 
Agree the with post above...the GPS works much better on the 4. I can also say, that having just dropped my phone onto a stone floor, its pretty scratch resistant...only minor damage to report. Still annoying though considering in the 8 months I had my 3G, I never dropped it once!
 
JaredLipsitz said:
Agree the with post above...the GPS works much better on the 4. I can also say, that having just dropped my phone onto a stone floor, its pretty scratch resistant...only minor damage to report. Still annoying though considering in the 8 months I had my 3G, I never dropped it once!
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Dropped my iPhone 4 twice in the first two days I had it. First time it chafed the metal on the corner a bit, the second time it actually chipped the glass (both times were on concrete floor). So I decided it might be best to get a cover for it.
 
johnjm said:
Be warned though, if you use a 3G/3GS again after a 4 you will be very disappointed in the screen quality. The iphone 4 makes the 3GS look like a CGA screen ;)
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Apart from the screen resolution, what reasons would you put forward to 3GS owners to upgrade? I'm just not coming up with any.
 
unskinnybob said:
Apart from the screen resolution, what reasons would you put forward to 3GS owners to upgrade? I'm just not coming up with any.
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Picture quality is definitely much better .

And then there's the video which is also much better than the 3GS (read "amazing").

Once you get used to the mind blowing resolution of the phone, you couldn't settle for anything less (would be like going from 4mb to 56k)

Then there's the aesthetics as well.

So if those are important to you, then there's a few more reasons.
 
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