Why do I want an iphone 3G???

Clangerette · 16-12-2008, 06:49

Its only got a two megapixel camera, no mms, no Bluetooth and costs a fortune! So why do I want an iphone 3G????

prking · 16-12-2008, 07:26

Slavish follower of fashion?

coopermanyorks · 16-12-2008, 08:19

Why start the thread ?

andybno1 · 16-12-2008, 08:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clangerette

Its only got a two megapixel camera, no mms, no Bluetooth and costs a fortune! So why do I want an iphone 3G????

are you sure?

Cellular and wireless
[LIST][*]UMTS/HSDPA (850, 1900, 2100 MHz)[*]GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)[*]Wi-Fi (802.11b/g)[*]Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR[/LIST]
http://www.apple.com/iphone/specs.html

but yeh I'm the same as you I was like oo I want an iPhone (even though I have 1st gen touch)..... when I thought about it I actually have a SE K850i and is much better spec phone and has all the function that a normal phone should have and has the bonus of a 5 mp camera

Clangerette · 16-12-2008, 08:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by andybno1

are you sure?

Cellular and wireless
[LIST][*]UMTS/HSDPA (850, 1900, 2100 MHz)[*]GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)[*]Wi-Fi (802.11b/g)[*]Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR[/LIST]
http://www.apple.com/iphone/specs.html

but yeh I'm the same as you I was like oo I want an iPhone (even though I have 1st gen touch)..... when I thought about it I actually have a SE K850i and is much better spec phone and has all the function that a normal phone should have and has the bonus of a 5 mp camera

Ooh didn't know about the Bluetooth! Was misinformed!!

I too have a good phone as I have a Viewty so I really can't understand why I'm hankering after the iphone!!!

Clangerette · 16-12-2008, 08:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by prking

Slavish follower of fashion?

Quite possible!!

Clangerette · 16-12-2008, 08:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by coopermanyorks

Why start the thread ?

I take it you're not a morning person???

FYI I really wanted to be persuaded one way or another and seeing as a lot of people on this forum know much more about the iphone 3G than I do, I thought this would be a good place to start

andybno1 · 16-12-2008, 08:39

get an iPod touch instead then you get the funtionality of a proper phone from your viewty and the music/video/internet functionality of the iPhone minus the phone features?

Lovetats · 16-12-2008, 09:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clangerette

I take it you're not a morning person???

FYI I really wanted to be persuaded one way or another and seeing as a lot of people on this forum know much more about the iphone 3G than I do, I thought this would be a good place to start

I wouldn't be without mine - I couldn't give two hoots what any iPhone-bashers say - I rather think it's trendy to knock it, nevermind only getting one to follow fashion. How bonkers is that!

Why don't you go into a Carphone Warhouse or somewhere and have a play with one. And have a look at the Apps store on Itunes - then you'll realise how fantastic this machine is.

(*subliminal message GetOneGetOneGetOneGetOne......*)

moisie · 16-12-2008, 11:01

My iPhone has all the phone functionality I need, I can make calls, I can receive calls. Suits me fine.

MrKev · 16-12-2008, 11:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by andybno1

get an iPod touch instead then you get the funtionality of a proper phone from your viewty and the music/video/internet functionality of the iPhone minus the phone features?

Why carry two devices around when you could have one and quite honestly if you had an iPod touch and a Viewty you'd spend you time thinking 'I wish my iPod touch could make calls too then I could ditch the viewty'. A few minutes with the interface and capacitive touch screen on the touch and you'd be smitten.

In the bigger picture the three things everyone anti-iPhone complains about (no mms, no bluetooth transfer, no camera) are really a small price to pay for everything you gain.

stafs · 16-12-2008, 11:45

The biggest problem I have with the iPhone is the absence of a radio. I used to have a separate portable radio but now I'm so used to using my phone that I don't think I could go back to that.

Clangerette · 16-12-2008, 13:15

Thanx for all your comments. Will defo go in store and have a play with one (iphone!)

mrvgarg · 16-12-2008, 13:48

Its good phone BUT it is way too expensive for what it is.

Some annoyances:
- Can't change themes
- Can't transfer Word documents
- Can't turn off Automatic Word change in SMS
- Battery Life

Good Stuff:
- Touch interface
- Safari Browser
- Hot swap sim
- Can be hacked easily

There are some more which I can't remember right now.

MrKev · 16-12-2008, 14:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrvgarg

Some annoyances:
- Can't change themes
- Can't transfer Word documents
- Can't turn off Automatic Word change in SMS
- Battery Life

You can theme with winterboard if you jailbreak. Not official but it makes it a non issue for me. Google image search for winterboard

Airsharing will let you transfer/read apps http://www.avatron.com/products/

IIRC the 2.2 firmware allows you to turn auto-correct off.

Battery life could be better but for the type of device (3G, large touch screen) it's not actually as bad as a lot of people try and tell you.

Vellocet · 16-12-2008, 14:36

I too am also thinking of getting an IPhone 3G this month, worth getting one now or holding off to a new model? (if there is one?)

TheSoulBrother · 16-12-2008, 14:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by stafs

The biggest problem I have with the iPhone is the absence of a radio. I used to have a separate portable radio but now I'm so used to using my phone that I don't think I could go back to that.

Perhaps not radio radio, but there are a number of apps for internet radio stations available where you have thousands of stations for any particular genre you want. Plus the iPlayer for Radio works on Wifi.

Clangerette · 16-12-2008, 14:40

What's it like for texting? I do more of that than make phone calls

Sananda Maitreya · 16-12-2008, 14:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clangerette

What's it like for texting? I do more of that than make phone calls

takes a few days to get used to the keyboard and trust the auto correction. but i'm not a big texter.

TheSoulBrother · 16-12-2008, 15:29

I can touch type pretty fast (50 wpm) using both thumbs. But then some people struggle with the iPhone keyboard. So I guess it depends....

Clangerette · 16-12-2008, 15:47

Hmmmm.....wonder if the price will come down any after christmas!

Sananda Maitreya · 16-12-2008, 15:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clangerette

Hmmmm.....wonder if the price will come down any after christmas!

or go up to reflect the changes in the exchange rate.

Clangerette · 16-12-2008, 16:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sananda Maitreya

or go up to reflect the changes in the exchange rate.

eek!!!!!!!!!

Sananda Maitreya · 16-12-2008, 16:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clangerette

eek!!!!!!!!!

recently apple have only raised prices when introducing a new model (for instance the ipod nano's price points increased).

legends wear 7 · 16-12-2008, 17:22

Going back to the bluetooth thing.

Am i right in saying its voice only, so not possible to transfer files via bluetooth.

16-12-2008, 06:49	#1
Clangerette Forum Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 829	Why do I want an iphone 3G??? Its only got a two megapixel camera, no mms, no Bluetooth and costs a fortune! So why do I want an iphone 3G????

16-12-2008, 07:26	#2
prking Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Weston-super-Mare Posts: 9,167	Slavish follower of fashion?

16-12-2008, 08:19	#3
coopermanyorks Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: In Gods Own County Posts: 20,678	Why start the thread ?

16-12-2008, 08:25	#4
andybno1 Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Liverpool, UK Posts: 6,065	Quote: Originally Posted by Clangerette Its only got a two megapixel camera, no mms, no Bluetooth and costs a fortune! So why do I want an iphone 3G???? are you sure? Cellular and wireless [LIST][]UMTS/HSDPA (850, 1900, 2100 MHz)[]GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)[]Wi-Fi (802.11b/g)[]Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR[/LIST] http://www.apple.com/iphone/specs.html but yeh I'm the same as you I was like oo I want an iPhone (even though I have 1st gen touch)..... when I thought about it I actually have a SE K850i and is much better spec phone and has all the function that a normal phone should have and has the bonus of a 5 mp camera

16-12-2008, 08:34	#5
Clangerette Forum Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 829	Quote: Originally Posted by andybno1 are you sure? Cellular and wireless [LIST][]UMTS/HSDPA (850, 1900, 2100 MHz)[]GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)[]Wi-Fi (802.11b/g)[]Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR[/LIST] http://www.apple.com/iphone/specs.html but yeh I'm the same as you I was like oo I want an iPhone (even though I have 1st gen touch)..... when I thought about it I actually have a SE K850i and is much better spec phone and has all the function that a normal phone should have and has the bonus of a 5 mp camera Ooh didn't know about the Bluetooth! Was misinformed!! I too have a good phone as I have a Viewty so I really can't understand why I'm hankering after the iphone!!!

16-12-2008, 08:35	#6
Clangerette Forum Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 829	Quote: Originally Posted by prking Slavish follower of fashion? Quite possible!!

16-12-2008, 08:36	#7
Clangerette Forum Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 829	Quote: Originally Posted by coopermanyorks Why start the thread ? I take it you're not a morning person??? FYI I really wanted to be persuaded one way or another and seeing as a lot of people on this forum know much more about the iphone 3G than I do, I thought this would be a good place to start

16-12-2008, 08:39	#8
andybno1 Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Liverpool, UK Posts: 6,065	get an iPod touch instead then you get the funtionality of a proper phone from your viewty and the music/video/internet functionality of the iPhone minus the phone features?

16-12-2008, 09:42	#9
Lovetats Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,372	Quote: Originally Posted by Clangerette I take it you're not a morning person??? FYI I really wanted to be persuaded one way or another and seeing as a lot of people on this forum know much more about the iphone 3G than I do, I thought this would be a good place to start I wouldn't be without mine - I couldn't give two hoots what any iPhone-bashers say - I rather think it's trendy to knock it, nevermind only getting one to follow fashion. How bonkers is that! Why don't you go into a Carphone Warhouse or somewhere and have a play with one. And have a look at the Apps store on Itunes - then you'll realise how fantastic this machine is. (subliminal message GetOneGetOneGetOneGetOne......)

16-12-2008, 11:01	#10
moisie Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Herts Posts: 2,378	My iPhone has all the phone functionality I need, I can make calls, I can receive calls. Suits me fine.

16-12-2008, 11:18	#11
MrKev Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Durham Posts: 1,636	Quote: Originally Posted by andybno1 get an iPod touch instead then you get the funtionality of a proper phone from your viewty and the music/video/internet functionality of the iPhone minus the phone features? Why carry two devices around when you could have one and quite honestly if you had an iPod touch and a Viewty you'd spend you time thinking 'I wish my iPod touch could make calls too then I could ditch the viewty'. A few minutes with the interface and capacitive touch screen on the touch and you'd be smitten. In the bigger picture the three things everyone anti-iPhone complains about (no mms, no bluetooth transfer, no camera) are really a small price to pay for everything you gain.

16-12-2008, 11:45	#12
stafs Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kingston Upon Thames Posts: 1,516	The biggest problem I have with the iPhone is the absence of a radio. I used to have a separate portable radio but now I'm so used to using my phone that I don't think I could go back to that.

16-12-2008, 13:15	#13
Clangerette Forum Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 829	Thanx for all your comments. Will defo go in store and have a play with one (iphone!)

16-12-2008, 13:48	#14
mrvgarg Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Slough Posts: 1,139	Its good phone BUT it is way too expensive for what it is. Some annoyances: - Can't change themes - Can't transfer Word documents - Can't turn off Automatic Word change in SMS - Battery Life Good Stuff: - Touch interface - Safari Browser - Hot swap sim - Can be hacked easily There are some more which I can't remember right now.

16-12-2008, 14:23	#15
MrKev Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Durham Posts: 1,636	Quote: Originally Posted by mrvgarg Some annoyances: - Can't change themes - Can't transfer Word documents - Can't turn off Automatic Word change in SMS - Battery Life You can theme with winterboard if you jailbreak. Not official but it makes it a non issue for me. Google image search for winterboard Airsharing will let you transfer/read apps http://www.avatron.com/products/ IIRC the 2.2 firmware allows you to turn auto-correct off. Battery life could be better but for the type of device (3G, large touch screen) it's not actually as bad as a lot of people try and tell you.

16-12-2008, 14:36	#16
Vellocet Forum Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: In Transit Posts: 590	I too am also thinking of getting an IPhone 3G this month, worth getting one now or holding off to a new model? (if there is one?)

16-12-2008, 14:37	#17
TheSoulBrother Forum Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 2,940	Quote: Originally Posted by stafs The biggest problem I have with the iPhone is the absence of a radio. I used to have a separate portable radio but now I'm so used to using my phone that I don't think I could go back to that. Perhaps not radio radio, but there are a number of apps for internet radio stations available where you have thousands of stations for any particular genre you want. Plus the iPlayer for Radio works on Wifi.

16-12-2008, 14:40	#18
Clangerette Forum Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 829	What's it like for texting? I do more of that than make phone calls

16-12-2008, 14:47	#19
Sananda Maitreya Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5,687	Quote: Originally Posted by Clangerette What's it like for texting? I do more of that than make phone calls takes a few days to get used to the keyboard and trust the auto correction. but i'm not a big texter.

16-12-2008, 15:29	#20
TheSoulBrother Forum Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 2,940	I can touch type pretty fast (50 wpm) using both thumbs. But then some people struggle with the iPhone keyboard. So I guess it depends....

16-12-2008, 15:47	#21
Clangerette Forum Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 829	Hmmmm.....wonder if the price will come down any after christmas!

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Why do I want an iphone 3G???

16-12-2008, 15:56	#22
Sananda Maitreya Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5,687	Quote: Originally Posted by Clangerette Hmmmm.....wonder if the price will come down any after christmas! or go up to reflect the changes in the exchange rate.

16-12-2008, 16:27	#23
Clangerette Forum Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 829	Quote: Originally Posted by Sananda Maitreya or go up to reflect the changes in the exchange rate. eek!!!!!!!!!

16-12-2008, 16:36	#24
Sananda Maitreya Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5,687	Quote: Originally Posted by Clangerette eek!!!!!!!!! recently apple have only raised prices when introducing a new model (for instance the ipod nano's price points increased).

16-12-2008, 17:22	#25
legends wear 7 Guest Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 2,070	Going back to the bluetooth thing. Am i right in saying its voice only, so not possible to transfer files via bluetooth.