[Jeff Campbell]

<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/06/08/iphone_3g_users_to_pay_200_premium_for_early_upgrade_to_iphone_3g_s.html' target='_blank'>http://www.appleinsider.com/article...phone_3g_s.html</a><br /><br /></div><p><em>"During its presentation at WWDC Monday, Apple highlighted new pricing for the iPhone 3G and the upcoming iPhone 3G S model but didn't explain that existing iPhone 3G customers will have to pay a $200 premium to upgrade to the latest model if they want one right away."</em></p><p><em><img src="http://images.thoughtsmedia.com/resizer/thumbs/size/600/at/auto/1244594411.usr105634.jpg" /></em></p><p>This has caused quite a ruckus all over the net. Differing opinions are being thrown out there, ranging from "too bad, you knew what you were getting into when you agreed to the 2-year contract" to "AT&amp;T is gouging us!" I won't go to the gouging extreme, since they will supposedly allow you to upgrade at the 18-month mark, however the last time I upgraded it was at the one year mark so I'm a little perturbed at 18-months to be honest. I really want to test out the video of this new iPhone but I haven't decided yet if it is worth the $200.00 USD premium, what do you think?</p><p>If you are curious if you qualify for the upgrade, head on over to <a href="http://buyiphone.apple.com/" target="_blank">Apple</a>, and they can tell you when you will be eligible, just don't break the screen when your information pops up!&nbsp;</p>

[Jeff Campbell]

<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/06/08/iphone_3g_users_to_pay_200_premium_for_early_upgrade_to_iphone_3g_s.html' target='_blank'>http://www.appleinsider.com/article...phone_3g_s.html</a><br /><br /></div><p><em>"During its presentation at WWDC Monday, Apple highlighted new pricing for the iPhone 3G and the upcoming iPhone 3G S model but didn't explain that existing iPhone 3G customers will have to pay a $200 premium to upgrade to the latest model if they want one right away."</em></p><p><em><img src="http://images.thoughtsmedia.com/resizer/thumbs/size/600/at/auto/1244594411.usr105634.jpg" /></em></p><p>This has caused quite a ruckus all over the net. Differing opinions are being thrown out there, ranging from "too bad, you knew what you were getting into when you agreed to the 2-year contract" to "AT&amp;T is gouging us!" I won't go to the gouging extreme, since they will supposedly allow you to upgrade at the 18-month mark, however the last time I upgraded it was at the one year mark so I'm a little perturbed at 18-months to be honest. I really want to test out the video of this new iPhone but I haven't decided yet if it is worth the $200.00 USD premium, what do you think?</p><p>If you are curious if you qualify for the upgrade, head on over to <a href="http://buyiphone.apple.com/" target="_blank">Apple</a>, and they can tell you when you will be eligible, just don't break the screen when your information pops up!&nbsp;</p>