[mr.sparky]

I was just going to ask the same question.
Oh well. (one post closer)

[treble26]

i dont like how they are making 2 different versions of speed. why cant we choose? i live in Canada so im hoping we get the fast version and there is only 1 company that carries the iphone here in Canada, and im pretty damn sure that they are capable of running the fast version. seeing how its Canadas main provider when it comes to telecommunications services. and as for the rubber back, it would be great if it didnt stick in your pockets but had enough rubber on it to stop it from sliding of slippery surfaces like a desk.

[mr.sparky]

Just bring it on already. I need something new to complain about.

[Napoleon_PhoneApart]

Originally Posted by iChopPryde

I think the rubber back would work out well if its done correctly but we will see i guess.

If it's like the matte black shell on my all-in-one remote, it'll be pretty nice.

Originally Posted by confucious

The question has to be why? The current version supports 3.6Mb HSDPA and I'm really not sure what the benefit of making a 3G only version would be, it would surely be a lot easier, and cheaper, to produce one version worldwide (apart from a cheap version for China).

The current 3G model probably doesn't support some of the new features, such as video recording.

[elsgk2]

Originally Posted by treble26

...why cant we choose? i live in Canada so im hoping we get the fast version...

I'm sure that if the provider is capable they'll offer the faster one. Would they deprive you of the capability? I'm sure there would be a market in providing faster internet and a faster phone.

[mikerlx]

The more I read the posts and comments I pull away thinking same iphone design in 16 and 32 gb versions and different processor speeds and of course 3.0 update firmware that I hope can be unlocked for my tmobile service. The HTC touch had a rubber satin finish that would be nice but think think apple would not change the formula and realize the 3G was created for the average consumer to afford cuz the original iphone costs too much!

[Hyperextension]

Timberlake says...."Apple's bringing rubber back..."

[lilskaterpunk]

Rubbers suck!

[kenfly]

Originally Posted by tattoojack

yay first for once, j/k

i hope the black rubber is false
it will hang on ur pockets



plus, i think they are gonna keep it all the same except the 3.0 software and 16/32gb options only.

just my 2 cents

didnt even think of that. rubber back clings to inside of pockets. wow that would not be wise for apple.Metal back was sleek and sexy anyways.

[thetoothfairy]

oh god... slow, fast and rubber backs? Of course most of us would want the fast one.... but rubber backs? I would want to be able to choose what one I would like... and I will agree with cash... I liked the metal back better myself....

Blah..... rubber back and probably be all black.....

[Truckerbear]

Here is my thoughts... I still live in a (slow) Edge area. And in downtown Nashville at Vanderbilt there is no 3G! Very few spots in Nashville are stable 3G areas. So how about worry about getting the areas that have crappy speeds, sped up to 3G and then get these areas on the FAST speeds.

[royalnewjersey]

I don't get it... why does everyone suddenly think that there will be an 8gb and a 32gb? Why would apple NOT upgrade the sizes to 16gb and 32gb? (like they have done with EVERY SINGLE iPod update since it's creation)

I just don't see why they would break the tradition now... and why? An 8gb version wouldn't be THAT much cheaper for them... and is slowly becoming too small for us.

[confucious]

The rumours of the 8Gb/32Gb seem to stem from a report of the 16Gb being discontinued. I think it far more likeley that that is related to the fact that their will be a new 16Gb (along with a 32Gb) and so they are trying to stop existing 16Gb earlier than the 8Gb for which, i believe, there will be no direct replacement. Inbelieve the new models will be 16Gb/32Gb

@Napoleon Phoneapart - there will almost certainly be new devices, my question is why would they restrict the speed on some versions. One that is capable of 7.2Mb is compatible with 3G so why produce a 2nd version restricted to 3G only?

[siginthehead]

Originally Posted by royalnewjersey

I don't get it... why does everyone suddenly think that there will be an 8gb and a 32gb? Why would apple NOT upgrade the sizes to 16gb and 32gb? (like they have done with EVERY SINGLE iPod update since it's creation)

I just don't see why they would break the tradition now... and why? An 8gb version wouldn't be THAT much cheaper for them... and is slowly becoming too small for us.

I agree, but i should point out that the iPod classic went from being either 80/160gb to 120 gb, so they have done some strange "upgrades" before now.

[shabz_de_don]

hmmm, sounds godd.... but rubber back... i donno about that idea... sounds bad, yea ill stick with me metal back!