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| i got mine too! I love it! |
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| #20 Re: iPhone 14/07/2008 @ 12:46:26 |
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| #19 Re: iPhone 11/07/2008 @ 18:32:23 |
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| #18 Re: iPhone 08/07/2008 @ 14:50:30 |
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QUOTE (tekilla - 08/07/2008 @ 12:58:13) The problem with Apple is that if you commit to waiting 6 months for the "next" release, you'll never *actually* make a purchase as there will always be something newer in 6 momths time...
Not just Apple...any technology going at the moment 
I know of LCD display experts at the moment who still use CRT at home because they know what's coming soon is much better than what is there now...and will hold off until it actually outperforms what they currently have.
I just wait for the 2nd wave in the hope that the "undocumented features" and performance issues are sorted out by then. |
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| #17 Re: iPhone 08/07/2008 @ 12:58:13 |
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QUOTE (smilenl - 07/07/2008 @ 21:09:27) Well you have the choice of getting the first 3G version...or wait 6 months to get the version which will have longer battery life and some other reliability stuff sorted out.
The problem with Apple is that if you commit to waiting 6 months for the "next" release, you'll never *actually* make a purchase as there will always be something newer in 6 momths time... |
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| #16 Re: iPhone 08/07/2008 @ 09:23:42 |
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Although US focused (so they complain about some AT&T services so not sure how that impacts Orange) here's an article about why you should wait...
http://tech.yahoo.com/blogs/patterson/24397
"Yes, I'm one of those guys who wait in line the day a shiny new gadget goes on sale, and the iPhone 3G is one of the shiniest gadgets of all. But while I'll be out there waiting in the wee hours of July 11 (it's my job, after all), the rest of you should think twice before losing sleep on launch day. Here's why.
1. Shortages are unlikely
Remember last year, when we all got in line early for the iPhone because we were afraid it would sell out? Well, that didn't quite happen. Yes, individual AT&T stores sold out quickly, but many Apple stores had plenty of iPhones in stock in the days and weeks after the big day. (Indeed, there weren’t any serious iPhone 1.0 shortages until just recently.) Also, word of hundreds of massive overseas shipments bound for Apple (which began arriving as early as March) leads me to believe that there's a healthy supply of iPhone 3Gs on hand. So if you're worrying about a Wii-like shortage of the iPhone 3G, well ... I wouldn't.
2. Chaos on Day One
Unlike last year, customers won't be able to activate their new iPhones over iTunes—instead, clerks will have to activate them in the store, contracts will have to be signed on the spot, and new AT&T subscribers will have to undergo credit checks. It could take a good 10-15 minutes per customer—and that's if things go smoothly. It'll be a new process for everyone—especially for Apple Store employees, who aren't accustomed to processing cell phone contracts—so I'm anticipating (dreading, actually) a train wreck next Friday. Even if you're dying to lay hands on the iPhone 3G, you might want to wait a week or so until they get the kinks worked out.
3. 32GB iPhone 3G on the horizon
I was keenly disappointed when Steve Jobs didn't unveil a 32GB iPhone last month—indeed, all we got were 8GB and 16GB versions, and I'd personally like an iPhone that I could cram with as much music and video as I can stand. Here's the thing, though—a 32GB iPhone 3G is probably coming within the next six months, if not sooner (well, that's my guess). If I wasn't buying the 16GB iPhone 3G for Yahoo! Tech, I'd probably sit tight and wait for the 32GB version to arrive.
4. Best new iPhone features are coming to the original iPhone
Yes, the iPhone 3G will be getting GPS and, of course, 3G—but for now, you can't download music tracks over AT&T's 3G network or access AT&T's streaming video service. For me, the most exciting thing about the new iPhone is the upcoming App Store, which will be stocked with scores of 3D games, chat clients, productivity apps, RSS readers, you name it—and the App Store will be available July 11 as a free upgrade to the old iPhone. That'll keep you busy till the 32GB iPhone comes out.
5. The HTC Touch Diamond
I've seen the future of cell phones, folks, and it's called the HTC Touch Diamond. With its gorgeous VGA screen, beautiful touch-screen interface, and compact, light-weight shell, the Diamond is the first phone to make me green-eyed with envy since … well, since the original iPhone. The Diamond is set to arrive in the U.S. in September, and spy shots of a Sprint-branded Touch Diamond are already circulating on the Web. You might want to give the Diamond a serious look before committing to a new two-year iPhone contract. " |
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| #15 Re: iPhone 07/07/2008 @ 21:09:27 |
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Well you have the choice of getting the first 3G version...or wait 6 months to get the version which will have longer battery life and some other reliability stuff sorted out.
Thing is with technology nowadays, there's always the next version that's better/faster/lasts longer just around the corner. |
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| #14 Re: iPhone 07/07/2008 @ 17:30:16 |
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Cheers for the headsup BF. Just out of interest, what do you think is better about the 305?
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| #13 Re: iPhone 07/07/2008 @ 17:29:04 |
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I've had the original since Nov and can't really fault it. Somethings aren't perfect such as no MMS and the lack of flash means that if you're bothered about taking photos, forget about it when the lights go down (isn't that a dodgy boyband song) ?
The new v2.0 firmware has already been "cracked" so if you wait until August, it's coming out on Pay as You Go which you can then put a £25 a month Simplicity Sim card (600mins, 1000 texts, unlimited internet) and save on the £35 iPhone tariff. Or put in a Sim from any other network. The other benefits being the ability to install 3rd Party Applications that won't always be available via the iTunes App Store, but might be on Installer.app (usually installed when you jailbreak the phone).
no3ody - Remember with Orange, if you say you're leaving and want to take your number with you, they'll charge you for the PAC. It's worked out over a 30 day period, so if you pay £30 a month for example, it's £1 for everyday after requesting the PAC until you leave. For example, if you register to port your number to O2 on the day you receive the PAC from Orange, they'll charge you £30. Register to port on 30th day and it'll be free. |
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| #12 Re: iPhone 07/07/2008 @ 17:26:26 |
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i'd recommend the forerunner 305 over the 405, the 305 may be larger but it's better in my opinion for training. Pc world were selling their stock off last month, the 305 was going for £70!!  |
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| #11 Re: iPhone 07/07/2008 @ 16:53:45 |
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I've been using that Sports Tracker on my N95 8GB for the last 3 or 4 weeks. Unfortunately with the N95, due to the location of the GPS hardware (behind the # key) you really need to keep the slider opened up and even then it tends to drop the signal quite a bit, especially when biking/running where there are a few trees around. In fact the last 3 times ive been biking with it, depsite it thinking its still got a GPS lock, the mileage (and route) stopped being recorded or displayed after about 1 minute of the session!
Really nice idea, and worked well in the car, no drops in signal and it overlaid 'fairly' accurately into google earth, but for biking and running, I'm going to try something else like the Forerunner 405. |
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| #10 Re: iPhone 07/07/2008 @ 13:49:56 |
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| The Apple site doesn't even give yo a price yet....... |
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| #9 Re: iPhone 07/07/2008 @ 13:46:13 |
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Bit off topic but found a quality site for any GPS enabled Nokia
http://sportstracker.nokia.com
Lets you map your movements live on to Google Maps.
Can't wait to give it ago on the slopes. |
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| #8 Re: iPhone 07/07/2008 @ 13:32:27 |
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| I tried but the website wasn't accepting orders when I tried. very annoying |
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| #7 Re: iPhone 07/07/2008 @ 13:29:19 |
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