[Gunjin Posted Jul 30th 2008 3:45AM]

Watch the grammar, guys. Don't want you descending to the mass blog levels of (il)literacy. It is 3Gs not 3G's.
Don't believe me? Read any quality newspaper...

[Gunjin Posted Jul 30th 2008 4:26AM]

That was a very quick correction! Good stuff...

[tom Posted Jul 30th 2008 4:33AM]

Actually, both uses are fine. Apostrophes aren't used for plurals but, when used with numbers, acronyms etc., then they are perfectly acceptable :)

[davincithought Posted Jul 30th 2008 4:52AM]

@Tom

Actually that's called a greengrocers' apostrophe, and it's still incorrect.

[BobTurbo (Unverified) Posted Jul 30th 2008 4:52AM]

"read any quality newspaper"

I would love too.

[LondonConsultant (Unverified) Posted Jul 30th 2008 4:56AM]

@Tom:

Uppercase plurals should only have an apostrophe if one is *necessary* to avoid misreading, eg:
- A's are the top grade
- Apple IIG's were great computers (to differentitate the Apple IIG from the Apple IIGS)

[Mikey (Unverified) Posted Jul 30th 2008 9:31AM]

Don't forget as a possessive... i.e. "the iPhone 3G's numerous cracks are yet another reason that I am not going to buy one."

[joshsc Posted Jul 30th 2008 9:38AM]

wHO cARES

[Piranha Posted Aug 9th 2008 4:47PM]

@ Josh

Society should.

Ppls grmmr r gng the wy 'o th doddo

[Gunjin Posted Jul 30th 2008 10:40AM]

It is a simple rule and part of journalism/writing 101 as any professional writers out there will attest: Apostrophes should never be applied to acronyms except when indicating the possessive. The apostrophe is butchered widely online by amateur writers but professional publications are uniform in adhering to the rule. Again, dissenters and disbelievers should read any good quality newspaper, book or magazine.
Here endeth the lesson.