iPhone, anyone?

[3b1r4h]

Has anyone gotten the Iphone yet?

My contract with Cingular is up so I can renew and get one pretty cheap. I already have an ipod so i don't really need the music aspect of it, but the phone itself just looks so badass. I know about apple's first gen product problems in the past being the proud owner of a severy scratched up first gen nano.

If you haven't seen it go to www.apple.com and check out the features, it's pretty ridiculous with the touch screen and what you can do with it.

Has anyone had any problems with them or know if they have any severe flaws that have popped up since they have come out?

[YellowS4]

Not out till June, in or around there.

[versus addict]

...its cool but, you know they're gonna release a new and better one 10 seconds after you buy it and stop supporting the old one Macintosh style.

(I still want one though)

[Orochi Ken]

I got one. It's basically everything in the commercial, best phone I ever had.

[CoMpOuNd]

I saw the line up....

picked some pockets...

Didn't by the phone, didn't pick enough pockets...

but one day, one day soon, SHE VILL BE MINE!

word.

[orka]

this (http://forums.shoryuken.com/showthread.php?p=4060204#post4060204) is how i feel about it

[Orochi Ken]

this (http://forums.shoryuken.com/showthread.php?p=4060204#post4060204) is how i feel about it

I don't use my corporate phone for personal use, and I actually save a ton a month switching my personal Treo to the iPhone. Mainly because I don't pay that mandatory (at least when I bought it) unlimited data plan thats $39.99 a month anymore, also I needed a new iPod.

[regulate]

How big is it compared to the razr? i want it, but im afraid itll be too big for my pockets.

[Orochi Ken]

How big is it compared to the razr? i want it, but im afraid itll be too big for my pockets.

It's suprisingly super thin, maybe a hair bigger than the razr. Don't worry about size.

[thurst]

i don't understand how apple could put out a non-3g phone in june 2007. like seriously wtf were they thinking?

My contract with Cingular is up so I can renew and get one pretty cheap.

how much exactly is it with a new plan? bcuz i can't find any pricing info on the cingular/at&t site which also makes a little wary of how much this shit is gonna run with a plan and shit. the 8525 has technical edges over this phone in all areas and can be had fo r $99 which is what i'm leaning towards gettting right now.

[Rojo]

Information on the 3G iphone will come out on Monday, so why even buy the IPhone now? heh

[maxx]

icrap..lol unless theirs unlimited texting i have no point in getting it. cause i text like no ones business.

[YellowS4]

Not worth the money and the plans are ridiculous. 60-220$/month. GG!

At least you can get it off prepaid at&t.

[Unreallystic]

Yeah its IMO too expensive to be worth my time. I have a 30G Ipod I barely ever use. And on top of that...its fucking Cingular...
- :bluu:

[Kikosho]

Does it have a regular earphone jack or one of those cell phone earphone jacks?

[RoninChaos]

Glad to see people here still don't really know what they're talking about but bitch anyway.

i don't understand how apple could put out a non-3g phone in june 2007. like seriously wtf were they thinking?
They put it out as an EDGE enabled phone because of battery life. 3g phones have SHIT for battery life.

Information on the 3G iphone will come out on Monday, so why even buy the IPhone now? heh

Where did you hear this?

Not worth the money and the plans are ridiculous. 60-220$/month. GG!

At least you can get it off prepaid at&t.

The plans for the iPhones are 20 dollars cheaper than those of other data plans.

Most phones are discounted any where from 100-300 dollars to get them into a customer's hands. The iPhone is not. It's the first phone Cingular has put out that they don't take a hit on, otherwise they'd be selling it at like 200-400 bucks as opposed to 500-600. As far as I know this is pretty much a first in the wireless industry.

[io]

i think it would be better if it could fold in half somehow. looks kind of big in the pictures/commercials

[maxx]

snip

does it have an unlimted txting at all?

[Hyuga]

My sis bought an IPhone yesterday. It's amazing cool to look at, but i can't imagine paying for one, even though she offered me one as a birthday/christmas present. But really I have no use for something like that. Still, the idea of browsing srk on it is pretty hot.

P.S. I got neg repped for posting here using it. Too much haterade.

[RoninChaos]

does it have an unlimted txting at all?

Yeah, you can get unlimited txt.

Some of you guys know how to read, right?

http://www.wireless.att.com/cell-phone-service/specials/iPhoneCenter.html

Click the "Plans" tab. You can also click the "FAQ" tab and it's got a ton of info too.

[skitz]

I'm poor,so no not getting one ever.I barely can afford food and gas,so whats the point.

[RockBogart]

Glad to see people here still don't really know what they're talking about but bitch anyway.





Where did you hear this?



The plans for the iPhones are 20 dollars cheaper than those of other data plans.

Most phones are discounted any where from 100-300 dollars to get them into a customer's hands. The iPhone is not. It's the first phone Cingular has put out that they don't take a hit on, otherwise they'd be selling it at like 200-400 bucks as opposed to 500-600. As far as I know this is pretty much a first in the wireless industry.

Truth. Im glad I stopped working at Radio Shack before they picked up Cingular. Surprisingly its harder to sell than Verizon. I would think something with rollover would be easier, but then I look at the prices of their phones and its like damn.

[maxx]

Truth. Im glad I stopped working at Radio Shack before they picked up Cingular. Surprisingly its harder to sell than Verizon. I would think something with rollover would be easier, but then I look at the prices of their phones and its like damn.

verizon has pretty shitty phones and options..no downloading ringtones ftl...but their service is good and around boston is verizon everything...pretty much verizons home base here.

[RoninChaos]

Truth. Im glad I stopped working at Radio Shack before they picked up Cingular. Surprisingly its harder to sell than Verizon. I would think something with rollover would be easier, but then I look at the prices of their phones and its like damn.

Verizon used to be good until they started altering software on the phones they sell so you can't use 90% of the services the phone has without paying for them, even though you bought the services WITH the phone. My roommate has a phone with Verizon under my name and it's amazing how much of the functionality of his phone got cut out.

Hacking phones is fun anyway. lol

[RockBogart]

verizon has pretty shitty phones and options..no downloading ringtones ftl...but their service is good and around boston is verizon everything...pretty much verizons home base here.

Uh when the last time you looked at a Verizon plan? They have had downloadable music and tones for a while now. Hell you've been able to down your own ringtones with out the use of a cable since 2003. My old LG used to have Ryu's song from 3rd Strike as the ringer. Now im with Cingular simply because the data and rollover thing. My balance with Cingular is +$140.00 dollars.


And yes Ronin thats when they got really gay. They nickel and dime you like a motherfucker. But the worst when it comes to billing hands down is Sprint. Fucked up my bill every damn day.

[maxx]

uh wut are you talking about? verizon phones have been using a download service all my lg's have been using that. You couldn't download your ringtones. Right now i got kyocera sidewinder or w/e its called...also uses the gay music program.

the reps i talked to always told me you couldnt d/l ringtones and when i searched on it..i found no such info.

[RoninChaos]

You can download ringtones, but it has to be from Verizon's ring tone services. To my knowledge, the majority of their phones don't have wap browsers, or they've disabled the ability to download via wap unless you pay for it. I've never tried it on their PDAs though, so it might be possible with them.

[SIMPLY_HUGO]

man..does anyone else feel like technology is changing to fast? I mean its great and all..but give some time to appreciate some of the stuff created. I find myself feeling old when new things come out like this: "well i have an ipod and a cell phone..so fuck that haha.." I feel like i have to defend the old technology

[maxx]

man..does anyone else feel like technology is changing to fast? I mean its great and all..but give some time to appreciate some of the stuff created. I find myself feeling old when new things come out like this: "well i have an ipod and a cell phone..so fuck that haha.." I feel like i have to defend the old technology

you kidding? cell tech in america is the fucking slowest thing ever...the rest of the world is 10x ahead of us in cell tech. I mean europe and japan have had tv phones for like 3-4 years now.

[blooper]

man..does anyone else feel like technology is changing to fast? I mean its great and all..but give some time to appreciate some of the stuff created. I find myself feeling old when new things come out like this: "well i have an ipod and a cell phone..so fuck that haha.." I feel like i have to defend the old technology

there are actually people who decide to hold back some of the newer, more advanced products that have been put out to the rest of the world and not for america because they think americans are not ready for the change. :china:

[GeoG2]

man..does anyone else feel like technology is changing to fast? I mean its great and all..but give some time to appreciate some of the stuff created. I find myself feeling old when new things come out like this: "well i have an ipod and a cell phone..so fuck that haha.." I feel like i have to defend the old technology

All it is developing versatile products with combined functions. The average consumer may or may not have a cell and iPod already, yet feel floored by a product that basically combines both. To me, it's not that big of a deal.

These companies love combining things that people are used to having and get their money anyway by people who always want the newest shit.

Technologically speaking... I was looking back at how I thought my old PSX was the shit because it could play music cds. Now I look at what I have and look at what is out... most are capable of displaying music, images and videos. But that's where these companies fail... cause everything can basically do the same things yet they use them as an attraction method. There's lack of true innovation... but at the end of the day, if they can still get their money from something like an iPhone... then I suppose they don't need to try hard.

[RoninChaos]

there are actually people who decide to hold back some of the newer, more advanced products that have been put out to the rest of the world and not for america because they think americans are not ready for the change. :china:

It actually has a lot to do with the FCC and not asian companies saying "NO, YOU CAN'T HAVE THIS YOU FILTHY AMERICANS!"

You going to evo, Blooper?

[FMJaguar]

man..does anyone else feel like technology is changing to fast? I mean its great and all..but give some time to appreciate some of the stuff created. I find myself feeling old when new things come out like this: "well i have an ipod and a cell phone..so fuck that haha.." I feel like i have to defend the old technology

Probably cause you got baited into getting all of it when it was newer.

IMO this is just what phones should have been years ago, but because of the industry messing up the phones, and hacking them into pieces of propreitary junk, it took this long to make what should have been the average smartphone.

I mean people think windows is bad, but at least the avg user doesn't have to enter my cc again before i can use media player, IE/FF, or play music.

I'm not as excited for the iphone as i am to see people respond to it, hopefully there will be a PhonoVista or something to compete and the prices will drop. Of course since phones (in stores) come locked to a provider, they aren't even competitng with each other, this industry is a scam, at least in america.

BTW i don't know much about the overseas phones, do they have anything at iphone level yet?

[maxx]

It actually has a lot to do with the FCC and not asian companies saying "NO, YOU CAN'T HAVE THIS YOU FILTHY AMERICANS!"

You going to evo, Blooper?

why dont they let alot of the newer tech into the usa?

[MegamanDS]

whats 3G iphone?

[tl613]

At the mall I work in, people were lining up the day before to get the Iphone. Then I kept seeing on the news the whole Iphone mania stuff. At around 8 one of the Apple managers comes over to me and says "Hey dude the line is gone you can just walk in and get an Iphone if you want, we have hundreds left." Maybe it was just that one Apple store but the whole Iphone mania seemed like a joke.

I don't see why I would pay $600 to extend my contract for 2 more years. Especially for a phone using EDGE and that can't send picture messages. I kept hearing on the news the 2nd generation iPhone will probably be out within a year seeing how Apple has been operating that wouldn't surprise me or anyone on here I'm sure.

And with a sealed in battery, I can see it burning out like so many iPods have. With all the new tech out lately I don't think I would buy a 1st generation anything nowadays.

[Nagata Lock II]

Does anyone know what's going on from the Canadian end of things? I can only assume that Rogers will be the sole carrier but Bell Mobility doesn't support simm cards or whatever they're called.

[ViciousSLASH]

Apple just wants your money.

Steve Jobs paid off the entire media to make it seem like a huge deal. Within a year your iPhone will die and you will have to get an iPhone nano.

Right after you buy your iPhone Nano they will release the iPhone Nano VIDEO.

And life will go on.

[Preppy]

You know, if every other vendor starts making their phones always cost $300 minimum (no further discounts) and puts that extra $$$ into better microphones and speakers, I'll be pretty damned happy.

I still haven't seen/heard anything revolutionary/interesting here, but -- I think everyone will have a better perspective in a month or so after the iHype (no offense) has calmed down.

[TheDarkPhoenix]

It was either a Iphone or a 8525 for me, after doing lots of research Its prob smarter to wait on the 2nd gen iphones.

8525>>>>>>>>greater than iphone.

[blooper]

It actually has a lot to do with the FCC and not asian companies saying "NO, YOU CAN'T HAVE THIS YOU FILTHY AMERICANS!"

You going to evo, Blooper?

almost sure i cant. =\

[RoninChaos]

The 8525 is one of the bug ridden phones I've ever used. HTC's record with phones is kinda iffy, imo.

[Dander]

It was either a Iphone or a 8525 for me, after doing lots of research Its prob smarter to wait on the 2nd gen iphones.

8525>>>>>>>>greater than iphone.

a friend of mine went through two 8525s in like a month and a half. Is he an idiot, or are they flimsy?

My dad's old boss offered to buy me an iphone, and regardless of whether or not I need one, I'm getting it, because who says no to a 600 dollar gift?

I'll tell you who doesn't....me.

[DaliPicard]

Good thing I read this... I just assumed it would be 3g. Definitely not getting one now.

[Starcade RIP]

My problem with the iPhone is the limited storage in it. If it would save me from carrying a phone and my iPod, I would consider it. Since I have over 20gigs of stuff on my iPod, it wouldn't help me much.

[Stuckey]

I think the phone is cool and all, but I have a very unique problem that's stopping me from getting one.

iTunes won't boot up on my computer :lame:

I've uninstalled and reinstalled till I was blue in the face, but it hasn't successfully booted up even once. So I couldn't even activate the damn phone. Me and my girl will both have LG Prada's I guess.

[Wil]

it doesn't do word editing or creation. You can only view documents that are attached to emails. I am sure through updates or software it will allow the user to do that, but for that price, I would get a treo or an HTC phone like the mogul.

[dirzzt360]

I think its silly to pay 500 dollars for a phone.

[orka]

it doesn't do word editing or creation. You can only view documents that are attached to emails. I am sure through updates or software it will allow the user to do that, but for that price, I would get a treo or an HTC phone like the mogul.

i think one of the challenges that ultimately needs to be addressed is how well the iphone's os will be able to run microsoft outlook... if the phone is to even have a chanve to survive in a corporate setting (where analysts everywhere have been shunning the product so far, pretty much. blackberry ftw.), that is.

[CarpeNoctumXIII]

I just could never understand how people can possibly pay $500 for a freaking phone.

[Million]

Yeah, at least 500 bucks, and I'd have to switch to a different plan that I'm locked into for what, 2 years? Ooh here it is...perfect moment to use that magical phrase: Nigga please.

I'm curious...why would the "average person" want the iphone?

[SIMPLY_HUGO]

and whenever everyone buys this wham! 2months later new! 40gb iphone!!

[Wil]

i think one of the challenges that ultimately needs to be addressed is how well the iphone's os will be able to run microsoft outlook... if the phone is to even have a chanve to survive in a corporate setting (where analysts everywhere have been shunning the product so far, pretty much. blackberry ftw.), that is.

Yeah I agree that the iPhone really has a big challenge ahead of itself in the corporate world.

Apple is trying to change the way smartphones are designed and made but they failed to accomodate the way it would handle corporate settings.

As of right now, the iPhone is more of a toy compard to what the Blackberry and Palm Treo can do.

For $499-$599 and it doesn't even have the basic features of a smartphone is a huge letdown for those who were looking to get the it to replace their Blackberry or Treo phones. This goes to show that Apple really wanted to hit the mass or mainstream market with the phone's flash over substance.

Sure it allows the user to view youtube videos, view most web pages, and have a nice interface, but those are merely benefits and IMHO, not features.

Once I have the time, I'm going down to the Apple Store just to test thing out even more to see the pluses and minuses that this $599.99 behemoth of a priced phone.

Last night, I went to the Apple Store only to see it being very crowded with the demos being used by almost everyone in the store. I really didn't appreciate the person in front of the store who greeted me with "hi, are you going to just buy the iPhone?" :lol: I responded with saying "fuck that, I just want to see how the phone works. I ain't going to spend $600 on something I don't know shit about." :sweat:

Funny thing was a couple days earlier all the employees were already pushing for iPhone sales. When my gf was looking at a MacBook, she asked the salesperson a question regarding the laptop but the salesperson said, "So are you going to buy the iPhone? It's really good, you know." :xeye:

We just walked out of the store after that.

[pherai]

and whenever everyone buys this wham! 2months later new! 40gb iphone!!

Thats why you don't buy shit just because its the newest and greatest, and buy shit because it suits your needs.

Man, I was getting In n Out last night and a bunch of Apple fan boys came in with Apple shirts. What a bunch of fags.

[Wil]

Thats why you don't buy shit just because its the newest and greatest, and buy shit because it suits your needs.

QFT. That's how it should be in the wireless industry and that's how it should be all over. Sadly, marketing creates the temptation of a impulse buy and it seems to be working for Apple.

[AlphaDragoon02]

So...it's the PS3 all over again? Apple didn't learn from Sony? :rofl:

Well, in its defense, there are already smartphones that hit that price, so I guess one with all the stuff iPhone has isn't really a scam. I won't be buying one (I don't care too much for my cell phone, as long as it works) but I don't begrudge anyone who does.

[Orochi Ken]

Yeah I agree that the iPhone really has a big challenge ahead of itself in the corporate world.

Apple is trying to change the way smartphones are designed and made but they failed to accomodate the way it would handle corporate settings.

As of right now, the iPhone is more of a toy compard to what the Blackberry and Palm Treo can do.

For $499-$599 and it doesn't even have the basic features of a smartphone is a huge letdown for those who were looking to get the it to replace their Blackberry or Treo phones. This goes to show that Apple really wanted to hit the mass or mainstream market with the phone's flash over substance.

Sure it allows the user to view youtube videos, view most web pages, and have a nice interface, but those are merely benefits and IMHO, not features.

Once I have the time, I'm going down to the Apple Store just to test thing out even more to see the pluses and minuses that this $599.99 behemoth of a priced phone.

Last night, I went to the Apple Store only to see it being very crowded with the demos being used by almost everyone in the store. I really didn't appreciate the person in front of the store who greeted me with "hi, are you going to just buy the iPhone?" :lol: I responded with saying "fuck that, I just want to see how the phone works. I ain't going to spend $600 on something I don't know shit about." :sweat:

Funny thing was a couple days earlier all the employees were already pushing for iPhone sales. When my gf was looking at a MacBook, she asked the salesperson a question regarding the laptop but the salesperson said, "So are you going to buy the iPhone? It's really good, you know." :xeye:

We just walked out of the store after that.

I upgraded from my personal Treo 680 and I'm so much happier, the Treo 680 was a piece of shit.

I use a Blackberry Pearl for work, and while its totally functional for work, my personal phone is what I use on weekends, commutes,...etc.

Also, why would your company want to arm you with a phone that doubles as a video iPod? It doesn't seem cost efficient or productive.

[R2J]

i think the iphone is a waste of money though. Only good feature would probably be the fact that it has an IPOD bulit in, but my phone the nokia n91 already has that. It looks nice and tempting. I'm afraid people hype it up too much...when it finally comes out, eh i'll pass.

[ViciousSLASH]

I'm curious...why would the "average person" want the iphone?

Nigga got dat iPhone?

C'mon Million, you know the answer to that question, to make your dick feel bigger.

Duh.

I guess the woman version would be to make your vagina tighter? I dunno?

[RoninChaos]

i think one of the challenges that ultimately needs to be addressed is how well the iphone's os will be able to run microsoft outlook... if the phone is to even have a chanve to survive in a corporate setting (where analysts everywhere have been shunning the product so far, pretty much. blackberry ftw.), that is.

That would make sense if they were actually targeting business customers. But they're not.

I think you're a bit lost in terms of WHO this is being aimed at.

[Rhio2k]

you kidding? cell tech in america is the fucking slowest thing ever...the rest of the world is 10x ahead of us in cell tech. I mean europe and japan have had tv phones for like 3-4 years now.

Good idea. Every other country handled cell phones just fine when they got them. Stupid motherfuckers here can't even drive or walk properly cuz of cell phones. The LAST thing they need is the ability to do more shit instead of watching where they're going. Some dumb woman last week slammed into the back of a parked police car. Her excuse? "I was texting..." That's the the dumbest shit ever. I ain't got time to read something somebody typed with their thumbs...

[Kikosho]

Yeah I was under the impression that they were trying to get the same crowd of people that buy the ipod in general.

[[wintermute]]

I wanted to get a friend to mail me out an iPhone to play with but apparently you need to activate the phone (this includes signing up for a plan as you activate via iTunes 7.3) to use any of the features such as iPod. I just wanted one to mess around with as Apple is sure to have better stuff coming out just after everyone's bought one. I do like the iPhone but it doesn't have as many features or play Tekken/Gundam Seed, as my current phone does so though it will be fun to play with, it won't be a replacement.

I still want one, if I can unlock it or something.

[pherai]

Every mac product is marketed and designed for recreational use.

[RockCho]

Way too much hype.
The commercials don't do anything for me either.

[iwst99]

Fake Chinese Iphone > all.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=f_8wuVEYMZ8

My boss just got the iPhone yesterday (he's the IT manager, I work in the IT department). He's had every possible smart phone that looks nice once they come out. He says although it's nice looking and shit, he originally got it for the Fully functional web browser...that is if you're near a wifi connection, if not you will have to use the EDGE network...which he says is slow as fuck! I have Edge on my Blackberry 8800 and know exactly what he is talking about. I warned him about that before he got, and also it has a camera phone but you can't send MMSs so it make no sense, unless you email it. Wtf is the point of that.

[white shadow]

Yeah after hearing about the ludicrous price tag and problems I still believe Metro PCS +normal cellphone + one flat rate > all. I can't imagine dealing with this minute plan shit on any level.

[KING]

http://youtube.com/watch?v=K4VieMjZYfI&mode=related&search=

[Kalypso]

way too fucking expensive

[catchafire]

http://youtube.com/watch?v=K4VieMjZYfI&mode=related&search=

SNL became too white collar...


i'm looking forward to t his phone: http://www.mobiledia.com/news/59795.html

Too bad I don't know when it's coming out...

[dirzzt360]

I just dont understand the cell phone thing though. I guess people just want everything in one thing. But all these people, and a lot of you guys, getting all crazy about phones. You guys know all these different phones by their model numbers. You have all these crazy code words for wack stuff I dont even know about.

I guess I just noticed this with all the shit I keep reading and seeing about this iphone. I never knew people were all crazy over phones. I mean they're phones. I only use mine to talk on, and I dont even really like to do that.

[BBQ]

600 dollars for a phone.....I'll pass thanks. Maybe if I was a millionaire and wouldn't care less how I spent my money, but if I were to get a phone with those capabilities, I'd just get a blackberry.

[Chozen1]

iphone = eye candy. nothing more.

[Hyuga]

The IPhone is like the hot chick with the big rack. Sure there are other girls which would make a better girlfriend. They're smarter, nicer, don't demand jewelry and expensive dinners etc. But this chick has a big rack, I mean those them tig ol bitties, and everyone notices you with your arm around her. In the end it's a shallow thing...but I mean, it's a really big rack so who the fuck cares what other people think, go suck dem titties?

That's the IPhone in a nutshell.

Edit: I just realized how badly written this was. I meant to say I'm for the IPhone even though it's shallow.

[orochizoolander]

LOL! at yall hating on the iphone just cuz yall don't got one if your here to blast it just cuz u think it's cool to hate popular things then i hope you get an infraction for trolling.


it does pretty much everything (for it's target audience), the price plans are fairly reasonable, and the touchscreen functionality eliminates the need for any bulky keyboards...all this in one sexy $600 package what more could u ask for?

Well as great as the iphone is the fact that it has an 8gig capacity combined with the fact it uses the EDGE network (i would rather have 3g and shitty battery life over EDGE with long battery life) make it totally NOT worth the money IMO cuz if i'm paying that much for a phone i expect it to come with jessica alba and a jetpack with unlimited fuel. If u have the money to spare and it fits your personal needs then it's worth it otherwise there are cheaper alternatives.


edit: Actually on second thought the iphone is a complete total waste of money simply cuz there will inevitably be a better version with 3g and more memory in 08 I don't plan on getting an iphone anytime soon even if i had the money to spare but when iphone2.0 comes out then i MIGHT consider it n start saving.

[DaliPicard]

LOL! at yall hating on the iphone just cuz yall don't got one if your here to blast it just cuz u think it's cool to hate popular things then i hope you get an infraction for trolling.


it does pretty much everything (for it's target audience), the price plans are fairly reasonable, and the touchscreen functionality eliminates the need for any bulky keyboards...all this in one sexy $600 package what more could u ask for?

Well as great as the iphone is the fact that it has an 8gig capacity combined with the fact it uses the EDGE network (i would rather have 3g and shitty battery life over EDGE with long battery life) make it totally NOT worth the money IMO cuz if i'm paying that much for a phone i expect it to come with jessica alba and a jetpack with unlimited fuel. If u have the money to spare and it fits your personal needs then it's worth it otherwise there are cheaper alternatives.


edit: Actually on second thought the iphone is a complete total waste of money simply cuz there will inevitably be a better version with 3g and more memory in 08 I don't plan on getting an iphone anytime soon even if i had the money to spare but when iphone2.0 comes out then i MIGHT consider it n start saving.

Yea... I'll get the 3g version unless by then some other company comes out with something better. I certainly would have bougth this if it were 3g. But then again the Vulcan mini pc is hot too.

[orochizoolander]

The best thing about the iphone is that it came out here in the U.S. a country that uses capitalism as it's driving force and so the iphone indirectly inspires a smart phone revolution making competition in this department as heated as ever since now all other companies gotta get off they asses and step up with something better/faster/more cost-efficient for us to waste our money on...god bless america.


edit: *crosses fingers* lets hope iphone2.0 has 3g without shitty battery life and AT LEAST 30gigs until then my shittyass verizon cell and 60gig video ipod will keep me plenty busy.

[1]

The ownage in this video...just watch.

http://www.myfoxdfw.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail;jsessionid=66434CA6FE6500D6A04B9F946D779145 ?contentId=3641729&version=2&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=VSTY&pageId=1.1.1&sflg=1

If the cameras weren't there, the guy could've gotten the cash and maybe a free BJ.

[CarpeNoctumXIII]

The ownage in this video...just watch.

http://www.myfoxdfw.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail;jsessionid=66434CA6FE6500D6A04B9F946D779145 ?contentId=3641729&version=2&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=VSTY&pageId=1.1.1&sflg=1

If the cameras weren't there, the guy could've gotten the cash and maybe a free BJ.

Brilliant. Fucking brilliant.

[SNAAAAKE]

The ownage in this video...just watch.

http://www.myfoxdfw.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail;jsessionid=66434CA6FE6500D6A04B9F946D779145 ?contentId=3641729&version=2&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=VSTY&pageId=1.1.1&sflg=1

If the cameras weren't there, the guy could've gotten the cash and maybe a free BJ.

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

what a fucking dumbass

[elitericerocket]

The ownage in this video...just watch.

http://www.myfoxdfw.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail;jsessionid=66434CA6FE6500D6A04B9F946D779145 ?contentId=3641729&version=2&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=VSTY&pageId=1.1.1&sflg=1

If the cameras weren't there, the guy could've gotten the cash and maybe a free BJ.

I seriously just got home from work in a shitty mood and this just made my day.

[donaldducktm]

LOL! owned to the max....

[MagnetiX]

Although these are definitely nice, the crappy battery life on these things will make it a pain - I mean, c'mon, it's just an iPOD turned Phone...it'll burn out after a few thousand charges, lol.
I'm not big on cell phones - I actually don't care much for em, but paying $600 for this is a bit much. I mean, if you have the money, then by all means, go for it, but even if I did have the money for this, it's a waste imo. (Then again, i'm a bit of a hypocrite because I bought the iPOD video for about $500 when it first came out...)
But you also have to remember, and from what a lot of people have said..."normal" people don't need this.

I'm not at all wow'ed by the phone features, though...considering I have a friend that just came from Korea that has a little 12 year old sister that has a phone that she got from Samsung that has TV, E-mail, video calling (you can see each others faces when calling someone), video messaging, pictures, blu-tooth and a whole lot of other shit. And not to mention, she got it for free, so yeah...


-Edit- LAWL @ the video. Fat bitch got pwned.

[maxx]

The ownage in this video...just watch.

http://www.myfoxdfw.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail;jsessionid=66434CA6FE6500D6A04B9F946D779145 ?contentId=3641729&version=2&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=VSTY&pageId=1.1.1&sflg=1

If the cameras weren't there, the guy could've gotten the cash and maybe a free BJ.

haha smart man smart man.

[FurryCurry]

Hmmm. Handheld gizmos.

I can't wait until all the technology combines into one device.

Oh and I think the iPhone hype is gay but the leaps being made in cell phone design are unnecessary. And I love that my Samsung ZX20 has 3G but the iPhone doesn't. Almost a year old phone too. Pity Apple.

[JIVE TURKEY JONES]

I don't see myself with an iphone, but I still find some views rather hilarious.

I kills me how people keep trying to attack the iphone from the "I'm professional and I don't see how this phone meets the demands of myself or colleagues at my firm... we'll just keep our blackberrys/treos" angle. This phone clearly isn't marketed at your group. I've never seen the phone marketed as a tool necessary to keep you in touch with your buisness and clients. I haven't seen this phone pushed down the corporate esophagus as a need to survive in the world of cut throat mergers and high class clientele. You just come off looking like an uppity douchebag prick. It wasn't targeted at your caviar brunch crew, or CEO's.

The phone is clearly marketed as a sexy phone, as some put it. It's eye candy doubling as a good form of "gimmick" that lets you call people. That's it. They took techonology, they took enterainment. "Technertainment." It's not being plugged as a phone for the corporate "go getter" looking to conquer Wall Street, and needs to be connected to his major networking and financial backers 24/7/365. If it was intended to be a business phone, Apple obvioiusly wouldn't have chosen the iphone's flagship commercial to be a dog on a skateboard. lol

When Steve Jobs announced it as "revolutionary" phone, he was speaking in reference to when he said it's going to change the way people think about the cell/mobile phone. And it will. I'm not an Apple fan boy. I don't own any Apple products, but if you deny it will at least accomplish what Steve claims, you are naive. The day they announced the iphone, what do you think happened across boardrooms of America. Media company (phone providers) were trying to figure out what they can release to match or beat the iphone.

If people want to pay 600 for a phone, let them. It's marketed for the group of people who have 600 to put down on a phone, and want to be entertained as well. Apple did a good job with the design and gave it a clever appeal that draws in the masses. The stock doubled for a reason.

Jive Out!

[Stuckey]

The ownage in this video...just watch.

http://www.myfoxdfw.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail;jsessionid=66434CA6FE6500D6A04B9F946D779145 ?contentId=3641729&version=2&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=VSTY&pageId=1.1.1&sflg=1

If the cameras weren't there, the guy could've gotten the cash and maybe a free BJ.

LOLOLOLOLOL!!! That stupid ass strumpet. People are gonna get enough of this fake-ass Donald Trump shit. I don't guess enough of these lame ass "entreprenuers" got shitted on with the PS3. You can check ebay right now and see what iphones are going for.

Hell i'll save you the trip.

They're NOT going. People aren't even bidding. There's 144 pages worth of iphones on ebay right this second but I guess no one told these morons that there wouldn't be a shortage on these things. Consider these things...

1) Sony put 400K ps3's in the store on launch day. Apple put millions of iphones in the store (and on their own site) on launch day.

2) The ps3 came out in time for the Christmas rush. iPhone came out in fucking June. Gotta beat the rush to get them July 4th gifts huh?

3) Not many people have 600 dollars to 1) spend on a phone. 2) spend on a phone, then have to have a credit check. 3) spend on a phone then have to have a credit check AND have to sign a brand new 2 - year agreement. 4) spend on a phone, then have to have a credit check AND have to sign a brand new 2 - year agreement WITH AT&T. If you don't have AT&T already you probably have to buy your fuckin contract out with whoever, THEN have 600 more bucks for this shit.

I can't help but laugh to myself when I think about how these ebay folks had it all planned out in their heads. How much money they've wasted, and how anyone that wants an iPhone can get up right now and go to the store to buy it.

ebay failure: Hey, how much can I get for this?

*places iPhone on counter*

Pawn shop owner: i'll give you 50 dollars.

E.F. - 50?! Dude this is a fuckin iPhone!

P.S.O. - .....I know.

If any of you put an iPhone on ebay, I sincerely hope you make a little something off of it because you're a member of this forum. But I seriously don't see it happening. :rofl:

[RockBogart]

Back when I was putting ringtones on my old LG I would use the vzwpixplace.com web page. Dont know if it is still up. All you do i send the ringer from your comp to your cell as a message. And bam you had a free ringtone. This was back in 2002 and 2003. Shits much better now since they set up their own shit plus u can send bigger files which means better ringers.

[RockBogart]

Yeah after hearing about the ludicrous price tag and problems I still believe Metro PCS +normal cellphone + one flat rate > all. I can't imagine dealing with this minute plan shit on any level.

Shit like that is usually if you dont go outside a given area.

[Kalypso]

Cellphone that does everything you need a phone to do- 5 dollars
Used iPod with more space than iPhone- 70, maybe 100 dollars

......? 495 dollars for 2 things in one, and some shitty wifi? Who the fuck wants to interwebs on the go anyway.

I really don't understand 'technological advances' these days, or at least the appeal to buy cutting edge shit. Most of the technology I own is 5 years old, 10x as cheap as new shit, but it does its job just as well. It just doesn't do 5 other things I don't need in addition.

Shitty 5 dollar phone, old ass iPod, same effect.

[thurst]

who wants the internet on the go?....seriously? get a phone with a web browser and then try to go back to some other shit, not happening.

i'm reading the cnet review and it seems like the only truly "revolutionary" thing on this phone is that it doesn't use WAP. the less than 2 years worth of battery charges + non removable battery looks like auto-fail though. oh and typing vertically with one hand sounds terrible.

[YellowS4]

Opening up and removing the battery is like performing surgery. It's fucken brutal. Not to mention trying to resolder some things.

[AdverseSolutions]

Opening up and removing the battery is like performing surgery. It's fucken brutal. Not to mention trying to resolder some things.

dude what are you up to already motherfucker ! lol

[white shadow]

Shit like that is usually if you dont go outside a given state.


Unless I'm a traveling businessman or pilot I really have nothing to worry about. If I'm on vacation I can use a cheap 5 dollar phone card to last me the 2 or so weeks I'm out of state.

[RoninChaos]

Jive is pretty much dead on. This phone isn't for the business sector. And it WILL make the industry change when it comes to smart phones. Most smart phones are clumsy pieces of shit. People on here have been talking about the 8525 and how it's so much further ahead of the iPhone and all that. The thing is, the 8525 is a buggy piece of shit. It crashes constantly, it has to be updated so it WON'T crash and even then it still does. The windows mobile interface is fucking horrible, not to mention that you have to turn off active sync every 10 minutes so your phone doesn't slow to a crawl. The only PDA style phones out there that aren't clumsy as shit are black berrys. And for you guys talking about how much better blackberrys are and how shitty the iPhone is, you do KNOW that blackberrys and most PDAs out there RUN ON EDGE, and NOT 3G, right? You do know that the reason RIM (The guys who make Blackberrys) haven't fucked much with next gen technology in regards to speed is so their devices can have great battery life, right? Same reason the iPhone is EDGE rather than 3g. 3g phones eat batteries. This already got explained.

Like I said, you guys are saying shit just to say shit and most of you don't know what the fuck you're talking about. I don't even LIKE the iPhone and the fact that I'm in here having to explain it is retarded cause you guys are going "OMG HATE, INTERNETS!! lololololo".

The thing about Apple is that people are going to hate regardless, but it's funny to me why you guys don't understand why the phone costs so much even though it was already explained to you. Same with the 3g. And why Korea and Japan have more technologically advanced phones than America. But I guess even though this is the internet, some of you guys STILL can't read.

*edit* Oh yeah, Kalypso, don't talk. Seriously. Who wants internet on a phone? Are you fucking retarded? I guess the hundreds of millions that people spend on data features alone in the wireless industry is really just 2 guys going "OH WOW, I HAVE TEH NET ON MY FONE!!!1111 pwnz0rz!!!1111" Un-fuck your brain and then start posting again, or at least TRY to pretend like you know what the fuck you're talking about. Until then, shut the fuck up.

[CoolBlue]

LOL we have 3.5G here now. And you guys are using a phone that is not even 3G?

Video calls here costs the same as voice only phone calls too. I can't imagine myself getting an iphone although my friend wants one coz he thinks it's cool. I think he's retarded.

And I'm not even from Japan! Technology here is a step slower than other countries too. Imagine how Japanese phones are rocking your $500 phone!

[WasFemto]

How's the touch screen. Apple was the first on that,no?

[CoolBlue]

How's the touch screen. Apple was the first on that,no?

Don't kid me. I know year old models with touch screen here now.

[JIVE TURKEY JONES]

Video calls here costs the same as voice only phone calls too. I can't imagine myself getting an iphone although my friend wants one coz he thinks it's cool. I think he's retarded.
I'm not saying you're wrong because you think your friend is retarded for wanting to buy a $500-$600 phone. You have an opinion, and I respect that. But look at it this way. iPhone, simply put, is the "hot shit" right now. It may not let you run your small business. But it's a "cool" phone by industry standards. What I'm trying to say, your friends wants the phone because it's cool. Regardless if you want an iphone or not, it's the coolest phone out right now. So naturally, your friend is going to pay top dollar. Your friend is exactly who Apple is marketing at. If he can afford it, by all means do it. It's a 1000% markup. Nothing strange about that at all. Think about it...

If you want the fastest of cars, are you going to spend 35K? lol No. Most likely a 1000% markup at 350K, or higher! (even up to $1,000,000) Enjoy the European import , buckle up.

If you want the best TV, are you going to pay $450? No. Most likely a 1000% markup at $4,500. Some TV's are even higher.

There is absolutely NOTHING strange about the iPhone price. It's "price tag" factor is coolness. If you want the coolest phone, you are going to pay the assumed 1000% markup. This is America, this is capitalism. Not directed at you(Cool Blue) but people need to seriously stop and think before bashing people for getting one. Now if they paid $600 for a standard phone you can pick up at Sprint for $19.99 with an antenna and 1997 technology on it, then they have issues.

And people who say the phone sucks because it doesn't have ... stop and think. What phone has absolutely everything? Your Blackberry and Treo have more, but does it have rotation realignment like the iPhone? Turn the Blackberry or Treo sideways, GGPO neck trying to use it. Does your phone have touch screen [I]pressure sensitive/whip scrolling like the iPhone? Like Jobs said, "revolutionary" indeed. And even if they did use 3G you same fucks would be saying "OMG iphone sux cuz my phone already has 3G!" Like I said, no phone has everything.

Jive Out!

[maxx]

How's the touch screen. Apple was the first on that,no?

lol europe did it. i still want a cheap tv phone...damnit...it took too fucking long for that to hit the states.

[dirzzt360]

I see that phones are used to elevate status and make one feel better about them self. Thats fucking insane.




This makes me think of something my buddy once told me. He said "Man Im gonna get me a hummer." and I asked "why would you pay so much for a gas hog thats ugly as sin?" He said "For status."

[DaliPicard]

And for you guys talking about how much better blackberrys are and how shitty the iPhone is, you do KNOW that blackberrys and most PDAs out there RUN ON EDGE, and NOT 3G, right? You do know that the reason RIM (The guys who make Blackberrys) haven't fucked much with next gen technology in regards to speed is so their devices can have great battery life, right? Same reason the iPhone is EDGE rather than 3g. 3g phones eat batteries. This already got explained.

Well it's a trade off that I'm willing to make -- broadband access for a few less hours of talk time. I don't see how that makes me a 'dumbass' Professor R. Chaos? Apple is targeting the tech enthusiast market -- and I understand that -- but I could hope for a phone with the processing power of the iphone, multimedia features of the iphone, but with a few business apps and broadband access for $600.

[FMJaguar]

The 'dumbass' part isn't about wanting features, it was toward "how much better blackberrys are and how shitty the iPhone is", when, at least according to RC, the avg ones are prettty comparable to the iphone.

Is 3g a software or hardware issue? Either way i'm 100% sure apple will address it with either a new phone or a upgraded os.

You might think that people would be upset that they bought an iphone and have to buy a 3g one, but most of the phones are designed to be replaced with a newer model during the life of the contract, nothing like hearing "oh that phone was out 2 yrs ago, we don't carry stuff for those old ass phones, just get a new phone".

Business apps are just software, not hard to add imo, but why worry about them at launch, businesspeople aren't going to sit in line and wait all day for an iphone... I know some of us did, but in general they didn't.

[Mixah]

black jack + helio = samsung > apple every fucking day.

fuck iPhones

[omni]

posting from my iPhone just to try some shit out. Its just a phone but a nice one. No phone is perfect

[thurst]

i've never seen anyone with a helio...ever. the only thing i know is that they can use myspace or something. it looks like the only people i know that might get this phone are people that have sidekicks and still think they're hot shit, which sucks for apple bcuz i don't see someone buying out of their plan AND dropping $600 on a new phone/plan with at&t.
as far as htc being buggy, i'd disagree. granted i've never used the stock rom that comes with the phone but i've never encountered any problems with the one i have (hacked WM6). also i'm wondering why at&t doesn't have the iphone listed with all of it's other phones on the smartphone page...that cost $300 less.

[Mixah]

supposedly, you can't text from the iPhone...... fail

[Wil]

supposedly, you can't text from the iPhone...... fail

SMS is available for the iPhone. MMS is surprisingly not available for the iPhone. Therefore in order to send pictures to another phone, the user would have to use the receiver's e-mail address for his/her phone. Sadly you can only attach one picture per message which I find very disappointing.

The lack of business applications will likely be addressed through software updates or downloadable applications. Maybe Google will create an online application that will allow users to view/edit word documents and spreadsheets.

Call quality and signal strength is great with the iPhone. Of course the provider has to fill their end of it by providing good coverage through placement of transmitters and towers.

I have tried the iPhone and have posted on SRK once using it. Typing was never an issue with me as I got used to the keyboard real quick. I haven't really gotten into trying the iPhone's e-mail capabilities like if it can manage multiple accounts instead of one but I'll find out once I get another crack at the gadget.

The iPhone is a good phone but is barely a smartphone. It doesn't have Office programs but does have a really good web browser and sleek interface. I won't comment on the iPod feature other than it has been executed very well on Apple's part.

The iPhone isn't for everybody and as omni said, no phone is perfect.

[omni]

Umm...try reading before you post. I've been textingwith mine since Friday. Still posting from my iPhone.

Derek Daniels
http://lowfierce.blogspot.com

[Mixah]

oh, my mistake then. no MMS. sorry

even still, why would such an elementary feature not be added?

Personally, for the price, I don't see the point. A blackjack costs about a third of that price, and a 60GB ipod about the same, and now you have two seperate devices that give you the same features. int erms of looks, yeah, the iphone looks nicer than any phone that i've seen, but i can't see shelling out half a grand on a phone that doesn't have everything.

[Mavric]

I'll stick with my htc wizard, at least I can add all the programs i want on it.

[WasFemto]

Don't kid me. I know year old models with touch screen here now.

ahhh...gotcha. I didn't get a cell phone 'till I moved up to Seattle. Don't keep up with the news.


Alot of the iPhone hate in this thread is higher-faggotry. JT hit that shit on the head.

[orochizoolander]

If my post at the top of page4 didn't clear it up for yall bitches then lemme spell it out.


IPHONE G1=FAIL

IPHONE G2=WIN?


Bottom line is that i don't have $600 to spend on a cellphone but if i did then i would expect it to be PERFECT and iphone while having many practical applications for it's demographic as well as being very aesthetically pleasing is by no means PERFECT or even near perfect so i'ma wait for G2 and even then i prolly won't buy one since i got a 60gig video ipod but i'm sure the G2 iphone will silence all the haterade.

[Evil Morrigan]

Well I got one on Friday and I like all the cool little features. Typing on the touchscreen keyboard is not as bad as everyone says it is. You make a lot of mistakes at first, but after Typing in all of my phone numbers from my other cell I got used to how to place my fingers when typing. At first I could only do it by using my right pointer finger, but now i can use both thumbs and type quickly without many typos.

Going online isn't really an issue either, web pages load up relatively quickly, SRK took about 7 seconds give or take. I'm actually glad that it isn't on 3G, I like having a really long battery life. Oh yeah thats another thing, the battery lasts for a really long time since this Friday I have only charged it once. And this is after extensive use on the internet, listening to music and taking pics. The only complaint i have is that it doesent support Flash or Java. Like when I go on YTMND the images dont load up but the sound does.

Overall its really cool and sexy. I dont really get all the hate, becuase every time i let people mess with it they get a kick out using it. Especially when they view pics and zoom in and out by pinching the screen.

I have a general phone question: How long does it usually take before i can get incoming calls? I switched my phone number from Sprint to AT&T and when friends call me or send me text messages, it goes to my old phone. I can call them from my new phone but they cant call or text me.

[RockBogart]

I have a general phone question: How long does it usually take before i can get incoming calls? I switched my phone number from Sprint to AT&T and when friends call me or send me text messages, it goes to my old phone. I can call them from my new phone but they cant call or text me.

Usually within 24hours. Sprint is a dick about holding numbers though. They always take the longest.

[Evil Morrigan]

Thanks. I was wondering why it's taking so damn long. This is my first time switching carriers, so I wasn't sure how long this process takes.

[RockBogart]

Thanks. I was wondering why it's taking so damn long. This is my first time switching carriers, so I wasn't sure how long this process takes.

yeah phone companies pay for rights to numbers so when they loose one its pain.

[DaFlipMastaXV]

Any info on when this comes to canada?

[*InVeRs3*]

http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v292/invers3/?action=view&current=iphone.jpg

this is my iphone, check it out guys. THIS is the future imo.

[RockBogart]

FCC needs to stop being bitches and let us catch up to the rest of the world as far as cell phones are concerned.

[marn]

Dubbed the Chinese iPhone, we’re familiar with the form factor and touchscreen looks of Meizu’s miniOne. We know that Meizu will take out telephony, at least for the time being, and we’ve learned recently of the miniOne’s face-lift. I know it takes a lot of effort to get interested in the miniOne’s specs outside the superficial form factor, the need to be objective compels us to be give our attention. So here are Meizu miniOne PMP specs.

- ARM11 533MHZ (perhaps Samsung S3C6400) processor

- 128MB DDR SDRAM cache (two 16 512Mb chip components 1024Mb 3 2)

GSM+EDGE+WCDMA

- WIN CE6.0 based on the Windows CE kernel FOR MEIZU M8

- Video decoder CODEC (Possible Samsung S3C6400 built-CODEC)

- 3.32-inch TFT VGA （720 x 480） 16 million colors Touchscreen

- 3 megapixel camera and a .3 megapixel VGA for conferencing (Autofocus, no flash)

- 1600mAHBattery : 1600mAH

- Bluetooth (with GPS access) , Line Out with DMB support, Wi-Fi connectivity with wireless card

- Plays 30fps 720 x 480 AVI, MPEG4, WMV videos and other mainstream video formats, even Real player through decoder, also video recording, and digital TV and GPS through DMB with downloadable maps.

about 2,000 yuan ($260) for the 4GB, 2500 yuan ($324) for the 8GB and 3500 yuan ($ 453) for the 16GB

Lol.. Suckers. Time to wait 6 or so months and get myself a $453 miniOne and have it work with t-mobile ^_^! But then again, engadget says sites have it up atm for $988+... Whatever, I'll still get it over iPhone+Contract. :|

And... Apple is a bunch of fags for making $300+ off every iPhone.. Assholes. :(

[shoo]

http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v292/invers3/?action=view&current=iphone.jpg

this is my iphone, check it out guys. THIS is the future imo.


hahahaha nice :tup:

[tl613]

There is only one thing that Apple really excels at as a company, and that's marketing. For the price of an iPod you can get a much better MP3 player. Same goes for a laptop. Same goes for a phone.

I find the only reason to get an Apple product is to be "cool." It's like the Loius Vuitton of electronics. Spend an ass load of money for something when there is something else better for less.

[AkumaTX]

Of course everyone knows that marketting is Apples main thing. You actually think they care about consumer? Its called purposely lock certain features and release them 3 months later in another generation. Sadly the smart ones wait till the 4th and 5th one, and there arent many of those folks around.

[Yos]

I have a question, a good buddy of mine had activated an account with att to get an iphone, so now he can't pay it off so he wants to sell it. Heres the question, can I transfer my number from cingular sim to an att sim so that I can make it work, or do i have to have the original sim that came with the phone?

[maxx]

I have a question, a good buddy of mine had activated an account with att to get an iphone, so now he can't pay it off so he wants to sell it. Heres the question, can I transfer my number from cingular sim to an att sim so that I can make it work, or do i have to have the original sim that came with the phone?

shouldnt u be able to change ur number regardless. wasnt their sum law passed that required cellphone companies to allow people to take their number to a new company?

[tl613]

The sim that comes with the iPhone will work for any GSM phone, but not vice versa.

[Mario Lemieux!]

http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v292/invers3/?action=view&current=iphone.jpg

this is my iphone, check it out guys. THIS is the future imo.


That phone fucking sucks. Very poorly constructed and I would not feel secure using it.

The G2 version better have duct tape support.

Other than that...no phone is perfect..

[JIVE TURKEY JONES]

For anybody who wanted an Iphone, but didn't want to pay any termination fees for their "other" provider... not your problem anymore.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VrLIGYC86gY&NR=1

Jive Out!

[Murt!]

There is only one thing that Apple really excels at as a company, and that's marketing. For the price of an iPod you can get a much better MP3 player.


Can you give me some recs on those?

[catchafire]

I want to pick one of these up, but still debating the switch from Sprint to ATT. Is it worth is and what's your review considering it has been out for some time now...

[wez]

http://youtube.com/watch?v=1ddvXLki_80

[SunocO]

i just got an iphone and i jailbroke mine. anyone done the same?

anyone recommend any good apps? i got summerboard and i have no idea what it does.

[[wintermute]]

Summerboard allows you to add wallpaper and themes to your Springboard (or Apple's name for your iPhone's "desktop" -- aka where all your icons are). The original (Apple) "Set As Wallpaper" option in Photos only allows you to add a wallpaper to the lock screen.

As for recommended apps. Springboard has a limitation of 42/44 icons. Any further apps you install after that will not have respective icons show up. If you intend on having over 42/44 apps, I recommend you install Dock, but it will have a small sunburst at the bottom-right corner of your screen which is not movable. Meaning it's really inconveniently close to your Enter key when you are using the keyboard.

Recommended Apps are: NES Emulator (latest update works smoother now), Mobile Finder, BSD Subsystem (needed to get other apps to work), Apollo (Instant Messaging), BitchX (IRC Client), SSH (to get your NES ROMs and PDFs on your iPhone), PDF Viewer, etc. etc. Basically whatever you want to use your iPhone for.

For NES Emulator, it's more of a novelty than anything. I recommend RPGs or slow paced games. I tried playing Ninja Gaiden and it was not as responsive as I would have liked, making it very difficult to play.

There are other apps like MobileCast if you are into podcasts and don't want to keep syncing with iTunes for your latest episodes. Apps that allow you to use your camera as a barcode reader, but I don't know how useful that is outside Japan really...

Hope that helps.

[PopTardO]

man i wish they will crack the latest firmware so i can drive down to buffalo and get one =(

[Doren2k]

How do you jailbreak the iphone i just got one for Christmas thanx in advance.

[thurst]

what is this "jailbreak" business? i'm on the fence between getting a tilt/8925 and the iphone. how easy is it to put all of these programs on your ipod and will your phone be bricked if you want to install the newest apple update?

[[wintermute]]

what is this "jailbreak" business? i'm on the fence between getting a tilt/8925 and the iphone. how easy is it to put all of these programs on your ipod and will your phone be bricked if you want to install the newest apple update?

NOTE: Mods, I'm not putting links in case this is not the type of information we can put on these boards. If this is still too much information, I apologize in advance and please edit my post accordingly.

It's really easy to do. Just point your iPhone browser (safari) to jailbreakme.com and scroll down to "Install AppSnapp" (This link is only viewable via iPhone's Mobile Safari, if you check it by your computer you will not see the link, but you can access the FAQ for more info before you try, if you like.) It will run a TIFF exploit in Safari which will allow Installer.app to be installed. This will all be done automatically and the TIFF exploit will also be patched upon completion. This needs to be done on 1.1.1 firmware. Though it is a simple matter to "restore" your iPhone or downgrade from 1.1.2 if you have upgraded already (ie google "iPod1,1_1.1.1_3A110a_Restore.ipsw" and download the restore file from Apple -- Control-Click "Restore" in iTunes to allow you to Browse for the restore file). Once you've installed AppSnapp, it's a simple matter to install apps on your iPhone or iPod Touch. You just pick from a list from within Installer.app. Very easy.

Your iPhone will not be bricked if you upgrade to 1.1.2 but you need to install OktoPrep first. This is found within Installer.app and is very simple. You may need to run some further jailbreaking software (ie. google "1.1.2-jailbreak.zip") but it is very straightforward.

Apparently 1.1.3 firmware has been leaked but more than likely a matter of time until something is released to allow you to upgrade safely.

As far as I know, if you "brick" your phone, you just restore the firmware and try again. Though it is very difficult to brick your phone using this method. Before you had to set up SSH and FTP into your phone but now AppSnapp has been improved and makes things super-simple.

I look at the iPhone/iPod Touch like the original xbox. Cool but not THAT amazing in and of itself but when you unlock it's potential (like XBMC with the xbox) it's a great device that you will get a lot of use out of.

Hope that helps!

[SunocO]

;4640486']Summerboard allows you to add wallpaper and themes to your Springboard (or Apple's name for your iPhone's "desktop" -- aka where all your icons are). The original (Apple) "Set As Wallpaper" option in Photos only allows you to add a wallpaper to the lock screen.

As for recommended apps. Springboard has a limitation of 42/44 icons. Any further apps you install after that will not have respective icons show up. If you intend on having over 42/44 apps, I recommend you install Dock, but it will have a small sunburst at the bottom-right corner of your screen which is not movable. Meaning it's really inconveniently close to your Enter key when you are using the keyboard.

Recommended Apps are: NES Emulator (latest update works smoother now), Mobile Finder, BSD Subsystem (needed to get other apps to work), Apollo (Instant Messaging), BitchX (IRC Client), SSH (to get your NES ROMs and PDFs on your iPhone), PDF Viewer, etc. etc. Basically whatever you want to use your iPhone for.

For NES Emulator, it's more of a novelty than anything. I recommend RPGs or slow paced games. I tried playing Ninja Gaiden and it was not as responsive as I would have liked, making it very difficult to play.

There are other apps like MobileCast if you are into podcasts and don't want to keep syncing with iTunes for your latest episodes. Apps that allow you to use your camera as a barcode reader, but I don't know how useful that is outside Japan really...

Hope that helps.

hey thanks a lot man! summerboard didn't work because i didn't have BSD subsystem in mine.

i just got iComic in mine as long as all the emulators.. damn i'm really glad i bought this!

[catchafire]

I would recommend that everyone not jailbreak their ipod touch/phones, because doing so voids your warranty and you could possibly end up bricking your device. In February, Apple will release software developer kits for people to use and basically add apps and whatnot to your device. Don't risk it, just wait till February...

SDK Info (http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/apple/steve-jobs-iphone-sdk-in-dev-hands-february-08-311881.php)

Bricked Devices Does Happen (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S6TXoYxB-tY&feature=related)

[SunocO]

^ u can always restore it to normal if you wanted to so i don't think it's that big of deal. if you paid 400 bucks for your iphone, why not get the most of it now?

[catchafire]

^ u can always restore it to normal if you wanted to so i don't think it's that big of deal. if you paid 400 bucks for your iphone, why not get the most of it now?

I'll just wait until February... There really isn't any rush, and the last this i'd want to do is waste the $500 I spent on the touch...

[[wintermute]]

I would recommend that everyone not jailbreak their ipod touch/phones, because doing so voids your warranty and you could possibly end up bricking your device. In February, Apple will release software developer kits for people to use and basically add apps and whatnot to your device. Don't risk it, just wait till February...

SDK Info (http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/apple/steve-jobs-iphone-sdk-in-dev-hands-february-08-311881.php)

Bricked Devices Does Happen (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S6TXoYxB-tY&feature=related)

Watched the video, the guy doesn't Control-Click Restore, so he is unable to load an old firmware. He tries to go through the normal Apple "restore and update" option which will not fix a "bricked" iPhone/iPod Touch. The notes says he downgraded to 1.1.1 before he did this. Cannot confirm if he did or not. If he actually did (which I doubt somehow), then he would know to Control-Click Restore -- unless he is a total n00b and didn't do enough research before trying to jailbreak his iPod Touch. I assume he fucked up trying to jailbreak it manually. I don't know what he tried to do previous to the video so I can't really comment, that's just my opinion.

That said, it's still good advice to wait and see what develops. I've heard of the SDK and the 1.1.3 firmware update. Let's see if it's as good as we hope. In the meantime I've already jailbroken mine and I am enjoying the added functionality.

I leave it up to the individual to decide if they should go ahead and jailbreak their device or wait and see what develops. Just wanted to say that according to my research it is a simple matter to restore to factory-fresh if you do end up "bricking" your system or want to go back to "legit" to enjoy what the SDK has to offer. I can't think of any reason why new apps made with the SDK will not work with a jailbroken iPhone/iPod Touch, worst-case scenario they might need some patches installed first??? *shrug*

[catchafire]

If I buy music on itunes, will the song I purchased somehow get to my hard drive? I don't want to buy music that I can't use on other shit... or lost it through some weird synch...

[spideyman]

any word if there's a new iphone comming this year?

[otter]

Theres only one thing stoppin' me from getting an iphone; NO INSURANCE :lame:

So if you break it, you keep paying for it for two years and still buy another phone.

[orochizoolander]

Iphone is nice and all but 16gigs is what kills it for me until they have at least 60gigs (yes yes i know what flash memory is ) i'll stick to my ipod video+shitty verizon cell.

[Orochi Ken]

Theres only one thing stoppin' me from getting an iphone; NO INSURANCE :lame:

So if you break it, you keep paying for it for two years and still buy another phone.

You can get single item insurance from State Farm.

You can bring your iPhone to the Mac Geniuses.

[spideyman]

well it's down to either an iphone or Nokia N95. anyone have any comments to help me chose one?

[Onikage]

Theres only one thing stoppin' me from getting an iphone; NO INSURANCE :lame:

So if you break it, you keep paying for it for two years and still buy another phone.

Um, AppleCare? I have it for mine. My phone breaks, Apple takes care of it. I get it for every Apple product.

[Vy Low]

So...umm....when are the second gen iphones coming out?

It is apple after all.

[spideyman]

So...umm....when are the second gen iphones coming out?

It is apple after all.

from what i've been reading today at different places, it's most likely next month. i guess the new one is supposed to have 3g and not just edge for internet.

for people who have the iphone already i have a few questions. is "jailbreaking" easy too do and is it worth it? how is the battery life? i tend to be surfing the net at work or listening to music so i need to get through the day. what kind of plan do you have and how much is it?

[Preppy]

So...umm....when are the second gen iphones coming out?

It is apple after all.I haven't heard anything at all about any dates there, but Spring and late Fall are typically the consumer electronics release points AFAIK.

[Stuckey]

iTunes works on my computer now, but I think i'm gonna hold off on the phone. Hopefully a better one will be out by summer.

[VManOfMana]

from what i've been reading today at different places, it's most likely next month. i guess the new one is supposed to have 3g and not just edge for internet.

for people who have the iphone already i have a few questions. is "jailbreaking" easy too do and is it worth it? how is the battery life? i tend to be surfing the net at work or listening to music so i need to get through the day. what kind of plan do you have and how much is it?

I am not sure if there is going to a generation soon. I don't have an iPhone yet, but I am waiting for February because of the SDK. My assumption was that if there is going to be a major update involved with the SDK release, they might also announce a new hardware generation. However, the 1.1.3 firmware update seems to be what sets the iPhone ready for the SDK, so I am not convinced that new hardware is coming out. However, this is Apple, and they are very secretive, so you never know.

About jailbreaking, I am not convinced its worth it anymore unless you want to change carriers. The SDK is coming out next month, so personally just wait for 'safe' applications to be released rather than risking future problems when new firmwares are released.

[spideyman]

so now i read a new phone should be out in june. most likely it will be 3g, video recording ability, and have flash. maybe 16 gig but who knows. you never know whats going on with apple.

since i'm new too the iphone scene what is SDK? and can you watch youtube vids on the phone?

[catchafire]

SDK stands for software development kit

[VManOfMana]

so now i read a new phone should be out in june. most likely it will be 3g, video recording ability, and have flash. maybe 16 gig but who knows. you never know whats going on with apple.

since i'm new too the iphone scene what is SDK? and can you watch youtube vids on the phone?

SDK stands for Software Develper Kit. In terms of the iPhone, it means that Apple will release a standard, authorized set of tools to create new applications. So no more hacking to have new programs.

Youtube is integrated on the iPhone. You don't use a web browser to see the videos.

[wireless]

So...umm....when are the second gen iphones coming out?

It is apple after all.

since AT&T did a full launch on it's 3G network late last year, i wouldn't be surprised if Apple releases an updated iPhone sometime this year - it might be released in the fall or so when another keynote is made.

[VManOfMana]

MacWorld was last week, and it focused on the MacBook AIR.

The next big Steve Jobs keynote will be in the developer's conference late this year. However, WWDC keynotes revolve around developer technologies instead of consumer products like MacWorld. Our best bet will be if Apple makes a special press event, which are harder to decide.

This really makes it tough. SDK is out in February, but Apple could do a 3G iPhone announcement anytime.

[spideyman]

so i just bought 2 phone's online now. when i sync them with itunes is there a fee or is it free?

[spideyman]

ok so i got my phones now. think anyone could do me a favor. if someone with some experience with the phones could shoot me a PM so i could PM you back with a few simple questions, that would be great.

[YellowS4]

Did you get the 16GB iPhone?

Fucken Apple still doesn't put in 3G

[spideyman]

no i got my phones on monday and they announced the 16g like a day or 2 later. i don't really care though, 8's good enough for me. i had to buy 2 so 16g would have been too much anyways.

[.Free.]

my friend got this imitation iphone, it's still pretty cool. cost less but can't do alot of the things as the real iphone. http://chipchick.com/2007/09/160_iphone_clone_is_called_ifone.html

[YellowS4]

That CECT mobile is the slowest piece of shit I've used in years.

[spideyman]

rumor is there will be a price drop to $300 for the 8 gig. att online was selling refurbs for $250. but they are all sold out now.

can anyone help walk me though converting a dvd and putting on my iphone?

[AdverseSolutions]

http://torrentfreak.com/islsk-brings-file-sharing-to-iphone-080515/

[Power Man Fox]

In signed with at&t. What happens if I jailbreak my phone now? Nothing to crazy I hope.
thx in advance.

[f_man]

uh so i dont think anyone around heres mentioned it...

but the iphone 2 comes out june 9. i know someone who works for at&t corporate, and they confirmed that it will indeed be around $200 (they are entitled to a 10% discount).

its rumored to have 3g, gps, and possibly even twice the hd capacity.

now that its got 3g onboard, and that the price has plummeted to something reasonable, im considering getting one (and selling my $100 40 gig zune).

BUT, ive also been hearing 3g eats up a ton of battery life. so that holds me back from getting one on launch.

[Pasteycracker]

In signed with at&t. What happens if I jailbreak my phone now? Nothing to crazy I hope.
thx in advance.

If I recall correctly nothing really happens...

You can still user your phone as you normally would, as well as the enhanced features of having your phone unlocked... However don't expect Apple to service your phone if it breaks... since it voids the warranty.

Eh, the price you pay for unlocking your phone. heh.

[AcEtUrNeDjOkEr]

uh so i dont think anyone around heres mentioned it...

but the iphone 2 comes out june 9. i know someone who works for at&t corporate, and they confirmed that it will indeed be around $200 (they are entitled to a 10% discount).

its rumored to have 3g, gps, and possibly even twice the hd capacity.

now that its got 3g onboard, and that the price has plummeted to something reasonable, im considering getting one (and selling my $100 40 gig zune).

BUT, ive also been hearing 3g eats up a ton of battery life. so that holds me back from getting one on launch.

$200 with or without discount? If so, i'm coppin monday

[spideyman]

can u turn the 3g off?

[lovepig78]

there isnt a confirmation n release of iphone 2 yet.
all rumors still.
dontcha think?
if not...

im lining up

[KaKaRoTtE]

In signed with at&t. What happens if I jailbreak my phone now? Nothing to crazy I hope.
thx in advance.

Nothing will happen to your phone if you jailbrake/unlock your phone. You can easily restore your phone back to factory default settings. Apple will never know.

uh so i dont think anyone around heres mentioned it...

but the iphone 2 comes out june 9. i know someone who works for at&t corporate, and they confirmed that it will indeed be around $200 (they are entitled to a 10% discount).

its rumored to have 3g, gps, and possibly even twice the hd capacity.

now that its got 3g onboard, and that the price has plummeted to something reasonable, im considering getting one (and selling my $100 40 gig zune).

BUT, ive also been hearing 3g eats up a ton of battery life. so that holds me back from getting one on launch.

The iPhone 2nd gen is planned on being ANNOUNCED June 9th, not released for sale June 9th.

can u turn the 3g off?

Yes.

There were a few screen shot's released of the 2.0 firmware (that the 2nd gen iPhone's will come with) that show a 3G on/off switch.

It is also rumored to be thicker than the 1st gen leading to believe that a bigger battery replaces the smaller battery of the 1st gen. That and the on/off switch should make up for the 3G.

I personally will stick with the 1st gen. There's no reason a T-mobile user like me will benefit from anything the 2nd gen has to offer. Especially since I have everything customized to the way I like it. This thing is becoming quite customizable. A VLC player app is even being released soon. No more need to convert movie files.

For more news and updates, check out THIS (http://www.modmyifone.com/cmps_index.php)site.

[Stuckey]

"Ay cuhh (cuz) you got dat iphone? YOU CAN TOUCH DAT BIT (bitch) FOLK!"

lol @ me still running into people around town acting like the iphone is the only phone with a touch screen.

[f_man]

We all suspected it, but now it is confirmed: someone very, very close to the 3G iPhone launch has told me that Apple will announce their new model at the WWDC Keynote on June 9th. The second-generation iPhone will be available worldwide right after the launch, and not at year's end, as previously thought. The new model will also herald new sales policies in some countries.

http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/20/3g-iphone-launch-date-confirmed-june-9/

like i said, i know someone who works for at&t. and its not at&t we sell cellphones, its at&t corporate. and theyre all prepping for next week's launch. my source is not a rumor.

kinda like how septimus has all this random info on sony but can never go into detail.

as for the corporate discount, my friend is getting 10% off of 200, leaving it at 180 for employees.

[starboy]

iphoneeeeeeeee!!!

[FMJaguar]

I'm assumung that this is $200 w/ contract, cause if not i'm grabbing the old first gen at some insanely low price

[ringopan]

new version should have GPS and 3G, as well as a front panel camera for video conferencing... and yes subsidized prices from AT&T.

[spideyman]

i already have 2 iphones. think they will still let me buy new ones at $200 and re-up my contract?

[thurst]

my contract is up on my bday (june 12) so i'mma def have to consider the new iphone although i'm leaning towads the blackjack II at the moment.

[AcEtUrNeDjOkEr]

Sling media has an app for the iphone! TV 24/7 now!

[Biggzy]

So the 3G iPhone will be released today?

[KaKaRoTtE]

So the 3G iPhone will be released today?

Announced.

WWDC Conference going on now. They should announce look and features of the new phone, apps, and firmware. Possibly a sale date.

[YellowS4]

Fuck it, I'll just buy a n95-4 or n96 lol.

[Biggzy]

Anyone know if any stores got it? Any updates?

[KaKaRoTtE]

Anyone know if any stores got it? Any updates?

Not sure if stores have it yet, but if they did, I doubt they'd sell it today. There's been virtually no marketing, I doubt Apple is going to go on word of mouth. I'm sure they plan on marketing the shit out of the 2nd gen.

Live stream of the WWDC Conference up HERE (http://www.appleiphoneschool.com/).

Updates of what's happened so far HERE (http://www.modmyifone.com/forums/news/189351-wwdc-2008-quasi-live-blog.html).

[AcEtUrNeDjOkEr]

apple took down there online store earlier today......

[ringopan]

available july 11. only 199 for 8 gb, and 299 for 16 gb (max price worldwide)... and it comes in white too.

[alfaphlex]

and it comes in white too.

only the 16gb one. cant wait.

[Wil]

The iPhone 3G's 3G chip might not have the 1700 band on it. If so, then those who expect 3G speeds through an unlocked iPhone 3G on T-Mobile's network will have to rely on EDGE, lol.

So every other provider will be able to use the 3G iPhone's full data speeds but not T-Mobile USA.

It still remains to be seen though. Maybe someone can dig through the FCC's documents to find out if it does have 1700 or not. Otherwise we'll have to wait for someone to take the iPhone 3G apart.

*edit*
I just went to Apple's website and it's official, the iPhone 3G will not support T-Mobile's 3G network!

[TGC]

is 199 the contract price? or just retail price, cause that would just be retarded as i just bought an iphone for 250 refurbed.

[Episode_667]

I wish I didn't have two years left on my contract with Bell :sad:

[Dark Stalkers]

It's $299 for the 16GB and $199 for the 8GB

http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/09/iphone-3g-is-finally-official/

[AcEtUrNeDjOkEr]

Yup, will be copping a new phone July 11th.

[HyperGear]

would it be smart to sell your 1st Gen iPhone for like around $200-$225?

since not alot of people know about this news yet

[YellowS4]

would it be smart to sell your 1st Gen iPhone for like around $200-$225?

since not alot of people know about this news yet

You'd be surprised how many people are still trying to sell it for 400+

[Wil]

would it be smart to sell your 1st Gen iPhone for like around $200-$225?

since not alot of people know about this news yet

You better try and find someone that is willing to buy that phone at any price over $200 right away.

The iPhone 3G is going to be available in a lot of countries so even unlocked first generation iPhones will be pointless.

[YellowS4]

canadians are going to get fucked over by data plans if nothing changes by the time 3g iPhone drops.

oh yeah, 199 for 2 year contract with at&t

[Biggzy]

Question on how to cop the new phone when it comes out:

Is this going to be similar to the PS3? Camping out over night for it. They're going to be sold at Apple stores, and AT&T wireless stores, but I don't know what kind supply they're getting. And I'm sure the demand is going to be ridiculous.

Anyone?

[Guru]

canadians are going to get fucked over by data plans if nothing changes by the time 3g iPhone drops.

oh yeah, 199 for 2 year contract with at&t

Fuck, I hope someone finds a way to unlock them. I don't plan on ever signing up with a contract again.

[Stuckey]

Question on how to cop the new phone when it comes out:

Is this going to be similar to the PS3? Camping out over night for it. They're going to be sold at Apple stores, and AT&T wireless stores, but I don't know what kind supply they're getting. And I'm sure the demand is going to be ridiculous.

Anyone?

If it's anything like the launch of the first one, it shouldn't be a big deal. Just a lot of dumbasses camping out so they could grab some for eBay. Completely ignorant to the fact that the damn phone came out in the summer so there was no holiday rush or huge demand.

Of course the price drop makes me a little concerned though...it'll be more "attainable" this time.

[AcEtUrNeDjOkEr]

If it's anything like the launch of the first one, it shouldn't be a big deal. Just a lot of dumbasses camping out so they could grab some for eBay. Completely ignorant to the fact that the damn phone came out in the summer so there was no holiday rush or huge demand.

Of course the price drop makes me a little concerned though...it'll be more "attainable" this time.

I heard apple has a nice stock pile of phones, I hope it shouldn't be an issue going in to a store (apple or att) and getting one. :woot:

[Biggzy]

Oh cool, I just don't wanna have to camp out to get one.

I just called an AT&T store and they said they haven't been given any procedures yet as to how they're going to sell the phones, which I figured they wouldn't, but I'm gonna try and call next week and see if theirs any updates.

I wish they would just do pre-orders.

[Stuckey]

I'm just glad they held off on releasing it for a while. I gotta take my cheap ass to Gamestop this week and get that 80gb PS3 with Metal Gear 4...

[Biggzy]

I'm just glad they held off on releasing it for a while. I gotta take my cheap ass to Gamestop this week and get that 80gb PS3 with Metal Gear 4...

They're doing a midnight launch for it. Should be pretty hype.

[Ducky]

The price drop certainly makes the iPhone attractive, but I still don't really see any reason for me to upgrade from my 8525.

Good move by Apple on the price drop, but the 3G support not being in the first version of the iPhone... I was talking to one of my friends about it earlier this morning and he said that is how Apple makes their money. Get everyone hooked on the product but have a "flaw" that forces an upgrade. The speed differences between 2G and 2.5G to 3G would be significant enough to force that upgrade. I can definitely see that as a reason why they didn't make the first version 3G right off the bat.

[AcEtUrNeDjOkEr]

The price drop certainly makes the iPhone attractive, but I still don't really see any reason for me to upgrade from my 8525.

Good move by Apple on the price drop, but the 3G support not being in the first version of the iPhone... I was talking to one of my friends about it earlier this morning and he said that is how Apple makes their money. Get everyone hooked on the product but have a "flaw" that forces an upgrade. The speed differences between 2G and 2.5G to 3G would be significant enough to force that upgrade. I can definitely see that as a reason why they didn't make the first version 3G right off the bat.

Yea, I was telling my boss that as well. He has the 1st gen and was debating on getting the new one. He is also upset that he spent more money for less in what amounted to be a year time frame. Then again, he is the director of IT so I doubt he is really pressed for the cash.

I keep the 2-3 year time frame with Apple stuff.

[YellowS4]

Fuck, I hope someone finds a way to unlock them. I don't plan on ever signing up with a contract again.

Don't get locked into a contract, in a year or two the landscape is going to change, especially with the data plans. You do not want to get fucked over.

Considering that a contract is required for the 199, I wouldn't be surprised if Rogers will try and force another 50$/month plan as well.

Their 7$/month vision plan is full of shit as well.

[Guru]

Don't get locked into a contract, in a year or two the landscape is going to change, especially with the data plans. You do not want to get fucked over.

Considering that a contract is required for the 199, I wouldn't be surprised if Rogers will try and force another 50$/month plan as well.

Their 7$/month vision plan is full of shit as well.

I learned the hard way - I just severed a 3 year contract with Telus after a year and a half with them :bluu:

I'll just wait until people find a way to unlock them, then I'll go from there.

[Strider2k2]

Nothing will happen to your phone if you jailbrake/unlock your phone. You can easily restore your phone back to factory default settings. Apple will never know.



The iPhone 2nd gen is planned on being ANNOUNCED June 9th, not released for sale June 9th.



Yes.

There were a few screen shot's released of the 2.0 firmware (that the 2nd gen iPhone's will come with) that show a 3G on/off switch.

It is also rumored to be thicker than the 1st gen leading to believe that a bigger battery replaces the smaller battery of the 1st gen. That and the on/off switch should make up for the 3G.

I personally will stick with the 1st gen. There's no reason a T-mobile user like me will benefit from anything the 2nd gen has to offer. Especially since I have everything customized to the way I like it. This thing is becoming quite customizable. A VLC player app is even being released soon. No more need to convert movie files.

For more news and updates, check out THIS (http://www.modmyifone.com/cmps_index.php)site.

I am also a T-Mobile iphone user. Still on 1.1.3 firmware and thinking about jumping to 1.1.4. Is it even worth it anymore?

[YellowS4]

I learned the hard way - I just severed a 3 year contract with Telus after a year and a half with them :bluu:

I'll just wait until people find a way to unlock them, then I'll go from there.

lol :sad:

Anyway, the 199/299 price-tag is solid... if you sign up for 3 years (in Canada at least, while AT&T asks for 2 years).

I can't wait to see my monthly fees bloat up to 80+!

[spideyman]

shit i'm on a family plan. my wife and i have them. i'm gonna go broke.

[Ex0dUs27]

What are the chances I would be able to get a 3g on July 15, four days after launch?

Im getting MGS4 bundle for my