3GS won't update to iOS 5

I have the iPhone 3GS that is running on the iOS 4.2.1   I have tried to update it to the iOS 5 through iTunes (10.5) but it tells my my phone is current.  Where else can I get the iOS5?

You most probably have an iPhone 3 not a 3Gs...
If that is the case... then 4 2 1 is as high as you can go.
See here for...
Identify iPhone Models
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3939

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