David Fincher Directs iPhone 3GS Commercial

The New iPhone 3GS Is Coming Soon

By Dustin Rowles | Posted Under Trade News | Comments (14)

iPhone freaks are, undoubtedly, aware that Apple announced their new phone yesterday. It’s faster, it has more storage, it has video capabilities, and it has better battery life. However, it doesn’t seem like a particularly huge upgrade, and for those of you who already have iPhone’s, Techcrunch makes a pretty compelling argument for why you probably ought not bother upgrading. Mostly, it’s because existing iPhone users basically get screwed in the bargain: $500 to upgrade? I think I’ll stick with what I got, at least until Apple figures out a way to incorporate a flask into their design.

So, why the hell am I talking about the iPhone? Because Apple went and hired a big-time blockbuster movie director to direct its latest commercial for the IPhone 3GS. David Fincher directs this 30-second spot. And you know what? It seems kind of a waste. You could pretty much get any TV director off the street to film the same commercial. But then again, if they did that, I wouldnt’ be talking about it. Damn you, Apple. You win again.

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What's the purpose of this thingy, again? Are you supposed to use it as a phone? I've never seen a more unergonomic phone.

I'll stick with my putty colored Princess wall phone with the 25 foot cord, thank you very much. Fantastic sound quality. Ergonomic handset. Buttons you can feel. And I can't tell you the number of times I've dropped it and it never breaks. And it was paid for ($49.00) in full over 20 years ago.

Upgrade a phone. What kind of crap is that?

Posted by: BWeaves at June 9, 2009 11:31 AM

I agree totally with BWeaves. Phones are something you carry around, you put in your pocket, you go to the beach and fill with snd, you drop a few times and god knows what else you put them through. And all you need your phone to do is phone, text messages, play Snake and at the most have some internet connection. If you spend $500 on a freakin' phone you'll be more concerned about not losing or damaging it than being practical about it and not giving a shit. Flashy phones are for kids who want to play flashy games and watch MTV videos on and generally boast about how cool their phone is and take photos/videos of EVERY SINGLE MOMENT OF THEIR PATHETIC LIVES.

Next time your son/daughter asks for an expensive phone give him/her a beating. You'll be doing the child a favour.

Posted by: barf at June 9, 2009 11:46 AM

iPhone freaks are, undoubtedly, aware that Apple announced their new phone yesterday.

And one of 'em's gonna get taken out of my Facebook newsfeed if he doesn't shut up about it.

Posted by: Jay at June 9, 2009 12:10 PM

Because the new iPhone gives me better reception while I stand on your lawn.

Posted by: branded at June 9, 2009 12:31 PM

Although, I do like the sound of the iFlask.

Posted by: Odnon at June 9, 2009 12:51 PM

And in broke people news! The back of my phone constantly pops off, so I'm thinking of upgrading it... With electrical tape.

I'm still a whore for Apple though. I wonder if they except souls for currency?

Posted by: Kayanne at June 9, 2009 1:15 PM

I'm with BWeaves and barf here. My phone is a little black thing with plastic buttons and an 8bit screen that only makes calls, sends texts and plays a bastardized version of pong. I've dropped it more times than I can count and I've had it for five years. In the same time period, each member of my family has gone through at least 3 phones--they've broken at the first soft fall, they've been 'upgraded' with services they never use, or they've been stolen. No one would steal mine. I think muggers would GIVE me a new one out of pity. And I wouldn't change that for anything.

Posted by: figgy at June 9, 2009 1:50 PM

I had a Blackberry Curve and I LOVED it.

Then I forgot it at a bar at the Las Vegas airport. I'm not allowed to have nice things anymore.

Posted by: MN_Jen at June 9, 2009 1:56 PM

Is any one else upset by the fact that Fincher directed that?

Just wondering...

Screw the phone, my phone cost me like 50 bucks and it has internet, video, pictures...so what if I don't have a touch screen...

Ohh yeah, I also shop at Walmart....

Posted by: DeistBrawler at June 9, 2009 2:59 PM

I'm also with BWeaves & barf, with a question - does this policy extend to spouses wanting the latest pointless shiny?

(Kayanne, in lieu of souls I'm told Apple will accept firstborns - anything to add to their cultic headcount)

Posted by: lordhelmet at June 9, 2009 4:45 PM

I totally agree with BWeaves and barf. However, the millions of people who have iPhones don't.

Posted by: pissant at June 9, 2009 4:46 PM

barf, you forgot about sending naked pictures over the phone on that list.

Therefore, iPhone takes high resolution pictures...better sexy time.

Whatever. Still not worth it.

Posted by: Riley at June 9, 2009 5:33 PM

I have an AT&T 3G phone(Don't ask me for the specs because I don't know and I don't give a shit). It can be used as an MP3 player, alarm clock or camera. And if you fiddle with it just right it can also send and receive calls and text messages. I know it does a shitload of other stuff, but that's all I need. You know why? Cause I got shit to do and not a lot of time to eff around using my phone as a toy.

Now get off my lawn and get back to work!

Go on. All of youse.

Posted by: greer at June 9, 2009 7:38 PM

I don't see much in an upgrade on the iPhony. Better camera, a compass, voice commands (in phones for several years now). Whoopee. And tell me, like my phone, can the iPhony serve as an alarm clock, playing the same crazy xylophone music and vibrating for 15 minutes straight to get your ass out of bed?

Posted by: Delia at June 11, 2009 12:06 PM

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