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Well, I was considering getting an iPhone, but after hearing what some people have said, I am second guessing it. Is the iPhone as good as it has been put up to be? I would like to hear any opinions in this.

Well, I was considering getting an iPhone, but after hearing what some people have said, I am second guessing it. Is the iPhone as good as it has been put up to be? I would like to hear any opinions in this.

It's friggin expensive...

It does seem pretty cool. One of my cousins has one and my girlfriend's sister has one. The internet is useful on it, we've used it for directions a few times going to shows in Chicago.

I just personally still think its too expensive.

It's friggin expensive...I know that, but I have an upgrade and it would only be $199. I'm wondering if it would be worth it though. I was interested in the Touch, but i will need a phone. It was only logical. Although, some people are just telling me it would be a waste and that they're not as good as everyone says.

I am on my third one. First two suffered fates such as dropping on ground and damaging screen internally and the drop in a water puddle. Both times Apple took them back and replaced free of charge. Other than that I love mine. Wife likes hers too.

I am on my third one. First two suffered fates such as dropping on ground and damaging screen internally and the drop in a water puddle. Both times Apple took them back and replaced free of charge. Other than that I love mine. Wife likes hers too.

But can you use it as a vibrator?

But can you use it as a vibrator?

I suppose if one kept calling themselves. It vibrates fairly well in my opinion. However it is not shaped to most liking I would imagine. :p

Tried out my roommate's iPhone. I hate the keyboard. Really, I hate the responsiveness. Blackberry Storm had better improve on this, otherwise I'm stopping any consideration of Verizon and going straight to T-Mobile and their Google phone.

I suppose if one kept calling themselves. It vibrates fairly well in my opinion. However it is not shaped to most liking I would imagine. :p

I've actually been looking for a flat vibrator.

IPhone is great if you have cash on hand...if not...then no.

I own the iPod Touch (1G), not the iPhone so I can't really comment on the whole phone portion of things. It does what it is advertised to do. Many people have complained about applications and programs crashing on theirs (both iPod and iPhone), I've yet to experience that but take it into consideration. As slick as the touch screen is, I do miss the click wheels of my last iPods. And although you won't have to worry about this on the iPhone or the new Touch, the lack of an external volume control (something to skip songs would be nice too) has me missing my older iPods as well. Having to turn the (battery draining) screen back on to change songs or volume gets old, especially if the device is password protected. As well storage is meager on both devices considering the capabilities they possess as media players. But that small storage happens to be solid state as opposed to hard drive eliminating any worries on hard drive failure.

I bought my Touch for two purposes, one was to replace my 4G iPod Photo I broke the year earlier (I broke, not it fell on the ground and strangely stopped working) and to act as a stop gap between bringing my laptop to Europe with me or waiting in line to use a computer at a hostel. The Touch relies on WiFi to connect to the internet and I managed to snag unprotected hotspots all over the place. McDonalds in France was particularly awesome, it was provided and free! The iPhone of course can connect wherever you have a cell signal, but then that just adds to the bill at the end of the month.

Over all I'm happy with the iPod Touch, but if I had my way Apple would put something out there in between the Nano and the Classic with a 64GB flash drive and the good 'ol reliable click wheel.

And I hate cell phones... so if they stuck a phone on it, I wouldn't buy it.

I can't stand typing on it, and personally, I don't like touchscreen very much.

It's not yet certified for sale here, but Medvedev has one, so I guess it's neat?

No. Next question.

Oh boy! Big huge easily cracked screen!

But can you use it as a vibrator?

I thought most phones could.

Though, probably not as well as purpose-built devices. But I suppose maybe more kinky in a way.

Well, I was considering getting an iPhone, but after hearing what some people have said, I am second guessing it. Is the iPhone as good as it has been put up to be? I would like to hear any opinions in this.

The IPhone is a crippled smartphone. It however hides this status of being crippled by looking shiney, having a nice userinterface and being bloody expensive.

I have three devices which in total perform all the functions that an iPhone does. For me, spending a substantial sum of money to integrate them all into one machine isn't worth it for the minute amount of extra space in my bag. So I tend to see it as rather pointless. Iphone? More like WHYphone, amirite?

I would advise anyone thinking of an iPhone to look at the HTC Touch Diamond. I have never been happier with a smart phone. It's got 4GB internal memory, which handles enough music and photos for my daily use. I've also downloaded a wicked SatNav application (full functionality) and 2 email accounts (who really needs more?).
The touch interface is good, and access to facebook youtube etc are easily set up and quickly accessed. For the more geeky, the MS operating system gives my the usual office suite but needs the stylus to use easily

I am on my third one. First two suffered fates such as dropping on ground and damaging screen internally and the drop in a water puddle. Both times Apple took them back and replaced free of charge. Other than that I love mine. Wife likes hers too.
Oh yes, I hear they break really easily, but if Apple will replace them for free, that makes things a lot better.

The iphone just became the #1 selling handset in the USA, passing the Razr. The free market has spoken on the issue, loud and clear.

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/technology/2008/11/the-iphone-beco.html?sr=hotnews

The iphone just became the #1 selling handset in the USA, passing the Razr. The free market has spoken on the issue, loud and clear.

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/technology/2008/11/the-iphone-beco.html?sr=hotnews

That does not necessarily make the IPhone 'the best'. It would do if people acted rationally, making a comprehensive assessment of the functions of the device and the asking price, and then after evaluating all the alternatives deciding which device best fit their needs. But hype, fashion etc no doubt come into play substantially here. The machine itself is rather expensive for what you get. I'd say that all this proves is that it is the best advertised and hyped device.

It's a piece of rubbish. I have a mate that works in a phone shop who says he genuinely feels bad when he has to sell one to anybody, despite the commission.

It don't really appeal to me. I'm happy with the phone I have.

It´s awesome but..TOO pricy for what it does.

I love my Touch. The touchscreen keyboard is real nifty and easy to use.

I would advise anyone thinking of an iPhone to look at the HTC Touch Diamond. I have never been happier with a smart phone. It's got 4GB internal memory, which handles enough music and photos for my daily use. I've also downloaded a wicked SatNav application (full functionality) and 2 email accounts (who really needs more?).
The touch interface is good, and access to facebook youtube etc are easily set up and quickly accessed. For the more geeky, the MS operating system gives my the usual office suite but needs the stylus to use easily

I advise to look at the whole HTC offer. Strange enough as it may seem people with an iPhone usually stop me to ask me what is the neat phone I'm using and where did I buy it.

Velka Morava, proud owner of an HTC x7400 Advantage.

I've read mixed reviews on the iPhone, enough so that I have dessisted on getting one.

No way am I shelling out that much until it fires lasers and has an emergency temporal shift function

It's a piece of rubbish. I have a mate that works in a phone shop who says he genuinely feels bad when he has to sell one to anybody, despite the commission.
Nice review! What are his and your specific gripes? In other words, what makes it a piece of rubbish?

Looks like all tools -- a trade-off in features. It it's got well-supported features that you like, it's great. If you need stereo bluetooth in your headset, you're out of luck.

I've worked hard to find a phone that is just a phone and it's difficult.

The iphone just became the #1 selling handset in the USA, passing the Razr. The free market has spoken on the issue, loud and clear.

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/technology/2008/11/the-iphone-beco.html?sr=hotnews

Yes, but then the Ford F-150 is the world's highest selling car, but it's not exactly good.

I've worked hard to find a phone that is just a phone and it's difficult.Coming soon to stores near you...

ApplePhone
it's a phone with full internet, a camera, texting, and media player, but it's also....
AN APPLE!!!

I love my iPod touch with a passion. It's fantastic.

But I would never consider getting an iPhone. Over here the plans are ridiculously expensive, so not worth it.

Coming soon to stores near you...

ApplePhone
it's a phone with full internet, a camera, texting, and media player, but it's also....
AN APPLE!!!

No thanks, I'm waiting for the clown special edition, the Custard PiePhone.

I love my iPod touch with a passion. It's fantastic.

But I would never consider getting an iPhone. Over here the plans are ridiculously expensive, so not worth it.

$75 per month USD isn't worth it to me, either. Yeah, it's cool and can do cool things, but I want a phone that will always be a good phone.

Out of all the features it has, the Microsoft Exchange feature to update contacts is is the one that would be nice to have on my phone, but it's not $75 per month nice.

$75 per month USD isn't worth it to me, either. Yeah, it's cool and can do cool things, but I want a phone that will always be a good phone.

Out of all the features it has, the Microsoft Exchange feature to update contacts is is the one that would be nice to have on my phone, but it's not $75 per month nice.

It's up around a couple of hundred NZD here, stupid prices. I got enough of the gadgets with the touch.

Yes, but then the Ford F-150 is the world's highest selling car, but it's not exactly good.

Isn't volkswagen bettle the highest seeling car in the world?..aren't you confusing world=usa again? or more likely truck=car?

It's pretty good. Light, fun apps, good phone, flexible interface.

The most annoying thing I find is that Safari doesn't have decent flash enabled, and the DRM isn't compatible with the BBC, so I can't watch half the stuff I would want to on it! Why bother advertising it as a high-speed internet phone then cripple the browser?!

Yes, but then the Ford F-150 is the world's highest selling car, but it's not exactly good.

Hey, I'd buy one, if I could AfFORD it. Eeheehee. Sorry.

Hey, I'd buy one, if I could AfFORD it. Eeheehee. Sorry.

*throws a pie into DI face...with a horseshoe cleverly disguised inside*

*throws a pie into DI face...with a horseshoe cleverly disguised inside*

Enough of this horseplay. You now force me to shoo you away.

Enough of this horseplay. You now force me to shoo you away.

Don't make me go there and kill you death. :mad:

$75 per month USD isn't worth it to me, either. Yeah, it's cool and can do cool things, but I want a phone that will always be a good phone.

Out of all the features it has, the Microsoft Exchange feature to update contacts is is the one that would be nice to have on my phone, but it's not $75 per month nice.Well, my dad pays my plan ad we have two phones. Right now, the plan is like $65. The iPhone would only add $10. $75 for two phones isn't that bad.

Isn't volkswagen bettle the highest seeling car in the world?..aren't you confusing world=usa again? or more likely truck=car?

No, no, and no.

Nice assumption that I'm from the US, by the way.

No, no, and no.

Nice assumption that I'm from the US, by the way.

Seems like actually the Toyota Corolla is the highest selling car in history :eek:

http://www.automotoportal.com/articleTop_5_Worlds_Most_Successful_Cars_Ever

http://blog.cash4usedcars.com/best-selling-cars-ever/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_Corolla

http://usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/cars-trucks/daily-news/080702-Toyota-Corolla-Now-America-s-Best-Selling-Vehicle-/


unbelievable!!!

The iPhone is a piece of shit (http://www.thebestpageintheuniverse.net/c.cgi?u=iphone)
And so's your face.

Well, my dad pays my plan ad we have two phones. Right now, the plan is like $65. The iPhone would only add $10. $75 for two phones isn't that bad.
I've paid my kid's phone bills, too... Never would I pay more than $50 for a phone.

Yes, but then the Ford F-150 is the world's highest selling car, but it's not exactly good.

It's the F-series, which I think is a bullshit way to rank the truck, because there are so many variations of it and the only reason it tops out every year is because of fleet sales. I think to call the F-series that becomes the front end to a box van or tow truck the same truck as the F-150 Lightening is disingenuous.

The iPhone is a piece of shit (http://www.thebestpageintheuniverse.net/c.cgi?u=iphone)
And so's your face.

Maddox is still alive? Wow.