iphone - 3G

[iAMhollyood315]

So today is release day, how many of you picked one up? i went to AT&T store at 7:30 with a massive line, apparently they only got 35 in so a lot of us got screwed and they sold out :-( i guess they were selling out all over around my area. its funny the lady told us they were coming in ups and then a ups truck shows up, everybody starts cheering. the guy hands her a envelope and they all start booing. haha shit. oh well i got mine ordered though. for those who haven't got/got one, whats your experience been like

also, a lot of people came back reporting problems with itunes. i guess their servers are massively backed up.

[WakingTheMisery]

I can't believe 35 people bought it.

[iAMhollyood315]

I can't believe 35 people bought it.

for 199...come on. blows any phone outta the water. you must be the minority considering every single store in the us and 22 different countries had hundreds to thousands lined up. you must be in left field or on the wrong page or something

[WakingTheMisery]

No it doesn't. You can get phones for like $30 and 3 gig mp3 players for about the same price. And if you are too impatient to go home and check your facebook, I pity you.

[williek311]

I'm posting on AP form my new iPhone right now!

siq brg

[iAMhollyood315]

No it doesn't. You can get phones for like $30 and 3 gig mp3 players for about the same price. And if you are too impatient to go home and check your facebook, I pity you.


yeah, you can get phones with mp3 players but it doesn't run with itunes. microsoft media player or whatever the y use is not good. you can get rival phones, but the reason why people get the iphone is because it is an apple product and has that software and user interface that people love. rivals just can't compare. but their are the Microsoft heads, the apple heads, the simple people. its not gonna please everyone.

[WordzandDreamz]

No it doesn't. You can get phones for like $30 and 3 gig mp3 players for about the same price. And if you are too impatient to go home and check your facebook, I pity you.

The interface on this iphone is lightyears better than any shit phone out there and for 199 it can't be beat. I honestly don't understand people wouldn't want something like that. Even my friends that used to be against it all just bought the new one.

[Until The Bombs]

The interface on this iphone is lightyears better than any shit phone out there and for 199 it can't be beat. I honestly don't understand people wouldn't want something like that. Even my friends that used to be against it all just bought the new one.

While I do want one, a fair amount of people do not like the lack of a physical keyboard.

[WordzandDreamz]

While I do want one, a fair amount of people do not like the lack of a physical keyboard.

Yeah, but with the auto-spell correction, it really isn't a problem. Plus it learns new words on its own, so your slang is not in trouble.

[iAMhollyood315]

The interface on this iphone is lightyears better than any shit phone out there and for 199 it can't be beat. I honestly don't understand people wouldn't want something like that. Even my friends that used to be against it all just bought the new one.


exactly.

and to the person about the keyboard. to be honest, keyboards just add clunkiness. its much simpler having a digital keyboard. the iphone has a very accurate touch screen that is effective. i just recently saw on the news that women think the apple is sexist with the iphone because women with long nails can't use it. A.) that is the most ridic thing i ever heard and B.) cut your fucking nails. i wouldn't want my women touching my penis with long nails. christ.

[WordzandDreamz]

B.) cut your fucking nails. i wouldn't want my women touching my penis with long nails. christ.

Game. Set. Match.

[Until The Bombs]

exactly.

and to the person about the keyboard. to be honest, keyboards just add clunkiness. its much simpler having a digital keyboard. the iphone has a very accurate touch screen that is effective. i just recently saw on the news that women think the apple is sexist with the iphone because women with long nails can't use it. A.) that is the most ridic thing i ever heard and B.) cut your fucking nails. i wouldn't want my women touching my penis with long nails. christ.

I'm not defending the lack of a physical keyboard at all, I could care less, but like I said, and like you've just mentioned, a fair amount of people would prefer a physical keyboard. Other complaints that I've heard, although I don't know how valid they are; the relatively small harddrive size, the poor camera quality and now the increased prices for the service plans.

[iAMhollyood315]

I'm not defending the lack of a physical keyboard at all, I could care less, but like I said, and like you've just mentioned, a fair amount of people would prefer a physical keyboard. Other complaints that I've heard, although I don't know how valid they are; the relatively small harddrive size, the poor camera quality and now the increased prices for the service plans.

yeah. i hear you man.

for people like myself i have a ipod thats decent capacity so im not worried about the harddrive size on the iphone. it could be better, but its not an issue for me. for those that want a combined ipod/phone with lots of storage. they better wait for the 32 gig. and the service plan really is getting expensive though. if you don't have a good job, it will put a strain on your monthly bills. i think what a a lot of people don't realize is that when you commit to an iphone, you are commiting to paying roughly around 2,000 dollars at the end of 2 years, hence why they want a credit check, and a bunch of other information upon commiting.

[Kif]

I'm not defending the lack of a physical keyboard at all, I could care less, but like I said, and like you've just mentioned, a fair amount of people would prefer a physical keyboard. Other complaints that I've heard, although I don't know how valid they are; the relatively small harddrive size, the poor camera quality and now the increased prices for the service plans.
The camera quality isn't bad exactly. There tends to be a lack of features to do with it though, just point and click where you want to take a photo. No effects or timer.

As for the keyboard, it's one of those things you have to get used to using. I know I did, and now I can't imagine going back to a regular phone. Texting on my iPhone is so much easier than on my old one.

[iAMhollyood315]

the camera SHOULD have a flash...i really don't know why that didn't happen on this one. but whatev

[NickLopez]

I was told that after 15/18 months, because of the increase in the At&T service plan, it ends up costing more than the original iPhone would cost. It's still not cheap enough--199 + whatever per month?

edit: In short, I agree with iamhollywood.

[iAMhollyood315]

I was told that after 15/18 months, because of the increase in the At&T service plan, it ends up costing more than the original iPhone would cost. It's still not cheap enough--199 + whatever per month?

edit: In short, I agree with iamhollywood.


i believe cheapest plan is 69.99, then its 89.99 and up over 100, that doesnt include a txt plan either. so yeah, it will most likely be 149.99 for my dad and I on family plan. 90 dollars for me a month. so it is a lot, but im willing to pay that because its worth it imo. im an apple head haha

[WatchStarsGoOut]

I was planning on getting one, but I found out that without my AT&T upgrade it will cost me upwards of $400. For $199 I just can't resist an iPhone, but for $400 I will wait it out until I can get it cheaper.

[colorlesscliche]

I got one. :wave:

[WordzandDreamz]

I got one. :wave:

jealous.

[colorlesscliche]

It's sweet, I have a movie application; I can check showtimes, reviews (based on Rotten Tomatoes), and even buy tickets.

[nhoium]

I'm going to wait a month or so until I hear some more feedback.
199 is a nice price though, imo.

[Kif]

I was told that after 15/18 months, because of the increase in the At&T service plan, it ends up costing more than the original iPhone would cost. It's still not cheap enough--199 + whatever per month?

edit: In short, I agree with iamhollywood.
That's why I'm sticking with my jailbroke iPhone 2G.

When is 2.0 coming out anyway?

[iAMhollyood315]

im acutally glad i didn't get one today, their is all kinds of backups and kinks and many users can't get their phone up and working and synced

[AShannon04]

I think they're cool, but I don't really understand all the crazy hype surrounding them. I'm fine with my shitty Razr, haha. I'm not nearly important enough to need email access 24/7, and I feel like if you want to take full advantage of all the features, you've gotta pay a shitload in monthly fees.

[WakingTheMisery]

I was told that after 15/18 months, because of the increase in the At&T service plan, it ends up costing more than the original iPhone would cost. It's still not cheap enough--199 + whatever per month?


That was my next argument.

[NickLopez]

I have a Motorola Slvr. Even as far as basic needs (like dialing--the zero key requires me to press down as hard as I can, often with two hands) go, the phone's kind of a piece. When it comes down to it, it gets the jobs done. I'll be looking at iPhones when I need a new phone, probably, but I don't understand this mad rush for them now.

[musicfiend]

I don't see the big deal over iPhones but if that's what you like. I have to say though I have a Tilt and I love having Internet and Google Maps at my fingertips.

[Roboman]

I don't see the big deal over phones in general. I use mine as an alarm clock, and make like 5 calls a month. That's it.

[nfggc10]

I think they're cool, but I don't really understand all the crazy hype surrounding them. I'm fine with my shitty Razr, haha. I'm not nearly important enough to need email access 24/7, and I feel like if you want to take full advantage of all the features, you've gotta pay a shitload in monthly fees.I'm in the same boat. And I think I'm the only one who doesn't want my mp3 player combined with my phone. The only thing I want out of my phone is a solid keypad, basic internet capability, and enough space for a 30 second mp3 ring tone.

[xbrokendownx]

apple needs to get their shit together so thaht people can download the 2.0 software for the touch

[JIMMYateEARTH]

I have an original iphone, I love the new applications I downloaded the 2.0 yesterday and have been playing with them all day.

[colorlesscliche]

So when I sync my phone to iTunes, it says I can't get applications to my phone because I'm not authorized on this computer? Make sense?

[bradyreier]

I'll stick with my BlackBerry.

[FstFtsVsFences]

Woot, I just got back from work and it was hella hectic. AT&T servers were being finicky and so was the iTunes store, but as I was leaving at 4 things finally started getting better. I was bound to secrecy, but now I can say that I got my 3G iPhone for free. Boo yaaaa.

[colorlesscliche]

I figured you guys would. Any idea for the solution to my problem?

[iAMhollyood315]

Woot, I just got back from work and it was hella hectic. AT&T servers were being finicky and so was the iTunes store, but as I was leaving at 4 things finally started getting better. I was bound to secrecy, but now I can say that I got my 3G iPhone for free. Boo yaaaa.


oh you bastard haha im jealous! did your store sell out early?

[FstFtsVsFences]

oh you bastard haha im jealous! did your store sell out early?
If the other Apple Stores are like us, there are plenty and no signs of selling out even though there were tons of people there. It's the AT&T stores that were selling out.

And don't worry about the free phone, there were only a handful of us at my store who got them along with a group at the 5th Ave. store in NY.

[colorlesscliche]

If the other Apple Stores are like us, there are plenty and no signs of selling out even though there were tons of people there. It's the AT&T stores that were selling out.

And don't worry about the free phone, there were only a handful of us at my store who got them along with a group at the 5th Ave. store in NY.


You answer me!

[FstFtsVsFences]

You answer me!
Hahaha sorry! I just saw your above post. Well I know yesterday was weird because 2.0 technically wasn't released even though lots of people downloaded and installed it. I'm now just starting to get my iPhone 3G synced and set up and am going to play around with the app store. When you mentioned authorization though it made me think of other iTunes purchases and how you can only have 5 computers authorized to play songs. I'll post more as I found out more, but for now I'm honestly not too sure. I've spent all day dealing with the iTunes Store not working at all and AT&T's servers sucking ass, so now I finally get to cool down and play.

Cool note though, the old iPhone I moved from can still be used as an iPod Touch.

[somers1581]

I don't see the big deal over phones in general. I use mine as an alarm clock, and make like 5 calls a month. That's it.


sadly, i am the same way. i pretty much pay a monthly fee to have an alarm clock.

[amysaurus]

I was downtown yesterday and people were already camping out waiting for this damn phone.
http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/07/11/live-stream-of-iphone-launch-from-palo-altos-apple-store/

Also, I work at the mall where there is another Apple store and when I got to work this morning at 10 there was a fat ass line going around the corner of people waiting. So ridiculous.

[colorlesscliche]

Yeah man, it was crazy at the Apple store today. Did you store send everyone home?

[JJJ]

I'm posting on AP form my new iPhone right now!

siq brg

nice!


on another note, it's Slurpee Day !

couldnt afford an iphone, so i went with a Slurpee
:-)

[JJJ]

I'll stick with my BlackBerry.

me too.

[gloriousmuse]

I was downtown yesterday and people were already camping out waiting for this damn phone.
http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/07/11/live-stream-of-iphone-launch-from-palo-altos-apple-store/

Also, I work at the mall where there is another Apple store and when I got to work this morning at 10 there was a fat ass line going around the corner of people waiting. So ridiculous.

You would never see me waiting in line for some gadget. My friend waited for 2 hours to get hers today.

[Plodbax]

They are costing $6k over two years here so I'm definatly not getting one..
http://www.vodafone.co.nz/iphone/16gb-black.jsp

[iAMhollyood315]

You answer me!

damn, my luck. all the stores in the Syracuse area had less that 45 phones each. and they all sold out before 9 am.

[Neo Cassady]

My phone was free and I pay like $20 a month. It makes calls; hell, it even text messages. I find it hard to believe that people seriously need to have internet/email/Facebook/porn available 24/7.

[FstFtsVsFences]

They are costing $6k over two years here so I'm definatly not getting one..
http://www.vodafone.co.nz/iphone/16gb-black.jsp
Yeah.......In New Zealand...

[colorlesscliche]

Morgan, I figured it out. I had to authorize this computer? It's a new one so I guess I never did that. In the options bar at the top of iTunes where it says 'Store', you just click 'Authorize'. :-)

[FstFtsVsFences]

Morgan, I figured it out. I had to authorize this computer? It's a new one so I guess I never did that. In the options bar at the top of iTunes where it says 'Store', you just click 'Authorize'. :-)
Yup that's it! Awesome!

What apps have you gotten so far?

[Roboman]

My phone was free and I pay like $20 a month. It makes calls; hell, it even text messages. I find it hard to believe that people seriously need to have internet/email/Facebook/porn available 24/7.

Exactly. I love the internet and all, but people invest way too much time in such bullshit.

[FstFtsVsFences]

Exactly. I love the internet and all, but people invest way too much time in such bullshit.
Just because you don't like it or use it doesn't make it bullshit.

[colorlesscliche]

Yup that's it! Awesome!

What apps have you gotten so far?


AIM, Facebook, eBay, IGN.com, Pandora, BoxOffice, and Tap Tap.


Search the App Store for Tap Tap if you don't have it already. It's like Guitar Hero.

[colorlesscliche]

Just because you don't like it or use it doesn't make it bullshit.


They're just jealous.

[matt_bergeron]

anyone know where i can find a breakdown of the new plans they offer with the 3g?? im still not sold on the iphone yet....... the service plans might swing me in the right direction.

[colorlesscliche]

I was on the computer, but now i'm sitting on the toilet pooping. :)

[colorlesscliche]

Matt, if you're ever near by the apple store they have paper work.

[FstFtsVsFences]

AIM, Facebook, eBay, IGN.com, Pandora, BoxOffice, and Tap Tap.


Search the App Store for Tap Tap if you don't have it already. It's like Guitar Hero.
Nice! That Tap Tap sounds cool, I'll check it out. I've got facebook, myspace, pandora, aol radio, aim, super monkey ball, and shazam. You need to check out Shazam! It listens to whatever song is being played near it (on the radio or in the room) and it'll tell you the artist and song and link it to you in the iTunes Store. I tried it on the drive home from work and it got every one right. Pretty sweet.

[FstFtsVsFences]

They're just jealous.
Haha probably.

[Neo Cassady]

They're just jealous.

Not at all. If I really wanted one, I could buy one. I'd rather spend my money on other things.

[colorlesscliche]

Nice! That Tap Tap sounds cool, I'll check it out. I've got facebook, myspace, pandora, aol radio, aim, super monkey ball, and shazam. You need to check out Shazam! It listens to whatever song is being played near it (on the radio or in the room) and it'll tell you the artist and song and link it to you in the iTunes Store. I tried it on the drive home from work and it got every one right. Pretty sweet.

What's the differnce between AOL and Pandora? I picked Pandora cause I figured it'd give me better music.



And how do you turn off maps completely? Not really 'turn off', but I was using it, pressed the home button thinking it'd end the app, but I feel like it's still running, does that make sense? Is there a way to 'x out of it' so then when I click it again it goes to the US map?

[colorlesscliche]

Not at all. If I really wanted one, I could buy one. I'd rather spend my money on other things.


So I can bash you for wanting to spend money on other things?

[FstFtsVsFences]

So I can bash you for wanting to spend money on other things?
Exactly.

[FstFtsVsFences]

What's the differnce between AOL and Pandora? I picked Pandora cause I figured it'd give me better music.



And how do you turn off maps completely? Not really 'turn off', but I was using it, pressed the home button thinking it'd end the app, but I feel like it's still running, does that make sense? Is there a way to 'x out of it' so then when I click it again it goes to the US map?
Well AOL gives you preset internet radio stations organized by genre, pretty cool.

As far as Google Maps, it's like some of the other apps. When you leave it you quit, but it's always gonna go back to the last place you were at. If you want it to start at a certain place, you gotta remember to put it there before you leave Google Maps. How's the GPS? I haven't tried it yet.

[colorlesscliche]

Fucking awesome. I was just messing with it on the way to get pizza and it's a lot more accurate than I thought it'd be. And I did the thing they do in the demo where there just type in pizza and it pin points all the pizza places around. I even called and ordered using the Google Maps.

[Neo Cassady]

So I can bash you for wanting to spend money on other things?

Have at it. Most of what I spend money on is CDs and movies, and I'm well aware I could get those for free.

I wasn't trying to say it's a horrible thing to buy, just saying I don't think it's necessary (then again, neither are CDs). To each his own.

[colorlesscliche]

Morgan, how do you exit AIM? I don't want it to eat my battery.

[bigblue2015]

Just ordered mine tonight, I'm psyched. The store near me sold out before they even opened this morning.

[reductiondesign]

I'm saving up for this baby:

http://digitalmedia.oreilly.com/images/oreilly/digitalmedia/2007/08/dmi017-kp3-panel.jpg

Plus, my crappy RAZR works fine. Pass.

[Prestonxsmith]

I'm saving up for this baby:

http://digitalmedia.oreilly.com/images/oreilly/digitalmedia/2007/08/dmi017-kp3-panel.jpg

Plus, my crappy RAZR works fine. Pass.
Very nice. If you know how to use this, this will be the god almighty of effects. You should also check out the Khaoskillator(I spelled that wrong). Its a pocket synth. It is amazing.

[FstFtsVsFences]

Morgan, how do you exit AIM? I don't want it to eat my battery.
While you're not using AIM it won't suck your battery. If you want to conserve battery life:
- Turn the brightness down.
- Turn the Wi-Fi off if you're out around town and somewhere where you know you won't be using it. I think there's also a way to turn off 3G, supposedly that helps a lot.
- Also, make sure Bluetooth is off if you're not using it.
- Tell the pushing to not check every 15 minutes.

[colorlesscliche]

While you're not using AIM it won't suck your battery. If you want to conserve battery life:
- Turn the brightness down.
- Turn the Wi-Fi off if you're out around town and somewhere where you know you won't be using it. I think there's also a way to turn off 3G, supposedly that helps a lot.
- Also, make sure Bluetooth is off if you're not using it.
- Tell the pushing to not check every 15 minutes.

Why would I need bluetooth on? And what is the pushing thing ?

[reductiondesign]

Very nice. If you know how to use this, this will be the god almighty of effects. You should also check out the Khaoskillator(I spelled that wrong). Its a pocket synth. It is amazing.

The Kaossilator? I have it already. It's beyond awesome.

[FstFtsVsFences]

Why would I need bluetooth on? And what is the pushing thing ?
If you had a headset, I dunno I was just trying to think of other battery savers, just speaking in generalities. Pushing is the syncing your contacts, calendars, and mail with Mobile Me.

[Roboman]

Just because you don't like it or use it doesn't make it bullshit.

I'm pretty sure that what I said was an opinion...but yeah, go ahead and treat it objectively.

[jnnlopez]

nice!


on another note, it's Slurpee Day !

couldnt afford an iphone, so i went with a Slurpee
:-)
Me too! I was just as happy!

I would get an iPhone if AT&T didn't screw you over with the monthly plans. I'll stick to my SideKick thanks.

[luckyforsome]

I really want one, but I already have an ipod touch so they're pretty much the same things, but my ipod obviously lacks some of the features. It'd be kind of a waste, I guess.

[FstFtsVsFences]

I'm pretty sure that what I said was an opinion...but yeah, go ahead and treat it objectively.
I'm pretty sure I'd use some feminine wash if I had as much sand in my vagina as you did.

[xbrokendownx]

the 2.0 firmware for ipod touch is now up and working, fyi

[colorlesscliche]

If you had a headset, I dunno I was just trying to think of other battery savers, just speaking in generalities. Pushing is the syncing your contacts, calendars, and mail with Mobile Me.


According to my phone, that's off. And the Bluetooth. And I dimmed the screen. So hopefully I can get an extra hour on my phone.

[Plodbax]

Yeah.......In New Zealand...


Dont really see your point, that is still $4.5k US

[zubinmoosa]

got mine! I personally love it.

[Prestonxsmith]

The Kaossilator? I have it already. It's beyond awesome.
I just wish it would light up. Then it would be the most perfect thing.

[3mpire]

Damn the white iphone looks good.

[FstFtsVsFences]

God damn, Mobile Me still has yet to sync my phonebook to my phone. Ugh.

[billyboatkid]

My friends already took a shit on her. Horrible, just horrible.

[S/T]

Does anyone know if there are immediate plans for a 30 or 32 gig iPhone?

[robat19]

Does anyone know if there are immediate plans for a 30 or 32 gig iPhone?
I would imagine a 32 soon. It can't be 30.

[S/T]

ah, 32, that's right. I was drawing a blank on the intervals. Do you know if they've said anything about that happening this year?