Is unlocked iphone 3gs a good choice for use in the UK with PAYG?

I've never had a smartphone. I'm thinking of buying the unlocked iphone 3gs to use when I'm in the UK 2-3 (months a year). I would be using a pay as you go sim with a little data use included. All I need is the ability to call, text, email, blog, and check facebook. Would this phone be a good choice for me. I'm hearing that there are some problems with battery life on the iphone 4. Does the 3gs have those issues? Also what does the 's' stand for?
Any helpful info apppreciated.
Robertson

This is the deal I'm looking at. As you can see it comes with the upated OS. $375. Is already a bit more than I would normally spend on a phone.
iPhone 3GS 8GB Black — Unlocked
Get all the features of iPhone 3GS (8GB1) in a phone that you can activate and use on the supported GSM wireless carrier of your choice.2
If you don’t want a multiyear service contract or if you prefer to use a local carrier when traveling abroad, the unlocked iPhone 3GS is a great choice. It arrives without a SIM card, so you’ll need an active SIM card from any supported GSM carrier worldwide.
Get iPhone 3GS for AT&T.
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