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TheSizzle36 · 01-09-2007, 07:56 PM

http://www.apple.com/iphone/

On the device, it looks like apple really did this right.

Touch screen, Mac OS X built into it, integration with both Google and Yahoo, ability to download Widgets, etc. All in all, over 200 new patents on this one device alone.

There are few issues I have with the phone. The price is a bit steep for the average American. But I mean, when you look at what it does, email, phone, iPod, plays videos, surfs the web, etc, it's not so steep. This IS a computer that also serves as a phone. And the touch screen design seems to be next wave.

I'm not going to lie and say it's the perfect device. There are a few flaws with it that I can see, but they are mostly picking at gnats IMO. A 2 mega pixel camera isn't anything to get excited about (however the ability to manage your REAL digital photos is pretty cool). Secondly, I wonder if it isn't a bit of a hindrance signing only with Cingular to start off. Maybe Cingular is the best Network and the only one that the phone would work with off the bat. I don't know.

I am interested in picking one of those things up. They look sweet. But at spending $600 for a phone/iPod, I don't know if that's where I'll be looking to go. Then again, I have at least until June to decide (and October really when my 2 year contract expires) so I guess I can save up and decide then.

MikeWaters · 01-09-2007, 08:04 PM

After it's been out a year, the price will go down.

I'd rather go with the $99 smart phone personally. Because mostly I use my phone to make phone calls.

Not to look like I drive a volkswagen bug and watch Gilmore Girls.

Surfah · 01-09-2007, 08:09 PM

This phone looks sick. I have been waiting for this to come out. This phone and the new Nokia N95 to come out.

I have Cingular and have been looking at updating my Nokia 6682 phone. I have had no issues with Cingular except for the fact I have zero signal at Brighton and I am pretty sure Cingular is the loan provider without service there and it'd be handy to have in case of an accident.

Surfah · 01-09-2007, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeWaters

Not to look like I drive a volkswagen bug and watch Gilmore Girls.

I used to drive a VW Golf and I own the first 3 seasons of Gilmore Girls on DVD. What are you trying to say?

Jeff Lebowski · 01-09-2007, 08:14 PM

Wow. That looks awesome. Too bad they paired up with Cingular.

MikeWaters · 01-09-2007, 08:15 PM

They should have paired with T-mobile. They are the only company that has 1 year contracts.

cougjunkie · 01-09-2007, 08:48 PM

This phone seems a lot like the Mac version of the Pocket PC.

http://www.sprint.com/business/produ...6btnG%3DSearch

this is actually the phone i have, its pretty cool that you can get online and download updates to the phone.

il Padrino Ute · 01-10-2007, 02:23 AM

I already have a computer and a phone. Why do I need this?

TheSizzle36 · 01-10-2007, 02:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by il Padrino Ute

I already have a computer and a phone. Why do I need this?

Because instead of having a computer, a phone and an ipod, you can have them all in one, wherever you go.

Convenience, and some of us are uber-nerds and think this stuff is cool.

il Padrino Ute · 01-10-2007, 02:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheSizzle36

Because instead of having a computer, a phone and an ipod, you can have them all in one, wherever you go.

Convenience, and some of us are uber-nerds and think this stuff is cool.

I see. I guess I'm not enough of a nerd; I'm just a dork.

01-09-2007, 07:56 PM	#1
TheSizzle36 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 3,786	The new iPhone http://www.apple.com/iphone/ On the device, it looks like apple really did this right. Touch screen, Mac OS X built into it, integration with both Google and Yahoo, ability to download Widgets, etc. All in all, over 200 new patents on this one device alone. There are few issues I have with the phone. The price is a bit steep for the average American. But I mean, when you look at what it does, email, phone, iPod, plays videos, surfs the web, etc, it's not so steep. This IS a computer that also serves as a phone. And the touch screen design seems to be next wave. I'm not going to lie and say it's the perfect device. There are a few flaws with it that I can see, but they are mostly picking at gnats IMO. A 2 mega pixel camera isn't anything to get excited about (however the ability to manage your REAL digital photos is pretty cool). Secondly, I wonder if it isn't a bit of a hindrance signing only with Cingular to start off. Maybe Cingular is the best Network and the only one that the phone would work with off the bat. I don't know. I am interested in picking one of those things up. They look sweet. But at spending $600 for a phone/iPod, I don't know if that's where I'll be looking to go. Then again, I have at least until June to decide (and October really when my 2 year contract expires) so I guess I can save up and decide then.

01-09-2007, 08:09 PM	#3
Surfah Master Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: F'burg, VA Posts: 3,211	This phone looks sick. I have been waiting for this to come out. This phone and the new Nokia N95 to come out. I have Cingular and have been looking at updating my Nokia 6682 phone. I have had no issues with Cingular except for the fact I have zero signal at Brighton and I am pretty sure Cingular is the loan provider without service there and it'd be handy to have in case of an accident. __________________ Ernie Johnson: "Auburn is a pretty good school. To graduate from there I suppose you really need to work hard and put forth maximum effort." Charles Barkley: "20 pts and 10 rebounds will get you through also!"

01-09-2007, 08:14 PM	#5
Jeff Lebowski Charon Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In the heart of darkness (Provo) Posts: 9,564	Wow. That looks awesome. Too bad they paired up with Cingular. __________________ "... the arc of the universe is long but it bends toward justice." Martin Luther King, Jr.

01-09-2007, 08:48 PM	#7
cougjunkie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 5,741	This phone seems a lot like the Mac version of the Pocket PC. http://www.sprint.com/business/produ...6btnG%3DSearch this is actually the phone i have, its pretty cool that you can get online and download updates to the phone. __________________ LINCECUM!

01-10-2007, 02:23 AM	#8
il Padrino Ute Board Pinhead Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In the basement of my house, Murray, Utah. Posts: 15,941	I already have a computer and a phone. Why do I need this? __________________ "The beauty of baseball is not having to explain it." - Chuck Shriver "This is now the joke that stupid people laugh at." - Christopher Hitchens on IQ jokes about GWB.

01-09-2007, 08:04 PM	#2
MikeWaters Demiurge Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 36,365	After it's been out a year, the price will go down. I'd rather go with the $99 smart phone personally. Because mostly I use my phone to make phone calls. Not to look like I drive a volkswagen bug and watch Gilmore Girls.

01-09-2007, 08:15 PM	#6
MikeWaters Demiurge Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 36,365	They should have paired with T-mobile. They are the only company that has 1 year contracts.