iPhone 3G - Did you do it?

[Fuu]

Just wondering how many of you people lined up for a 3G on Friday. For those who have it, what apps have you found that you like?

One of the best apps I've found so far is Shazam. You can record a sample of music from anywhere (i.e. radio) and it tells you who the artist/album is. Lots of fun and its free :)

I'd also recommend Texas Hold Em. Good game and productivity killer for $5.

[Timmah!]

I'm voting "Who cares? GTFO Fuu" because it's the closest thing to "I already have a PDA from work with which I'm allowed a reasonable amount of personal use so I don't have enough reason to drop hundreds of dollars on another fancy phone just to get faster Internet for the 15 minutes a day that I'm away from a computer."

[hOoLiGaN]

At first I read this thread as "Did you let apple insert its flaming AIDS rod into your anal cavity?".... but then I just realized you were asking about the iPhone.

[Tippo]

i'm stuck under contract to verizon for like another million years, so it doesn't matter. plus i have a PDA alike timmah also for work, so again it doesn't matter. would i switch to a iPhone if i had the chance? probably not. GTFO fuu

[AzzSazzin<TWM>]

I voted Who cares 'cause I'm never that far away from a computer if I need one and I just use my celly for phone calls so no need for all the fancies here. Not necessarily voting for GTFO Fuu just had no other choice.:fighting0002:

[TrinitY^PL]

wanna ask me how many ppl asked if we (bestbuy) has it?

selling phone for almost 5months, ive noticed a lot more phones that have better features.
I do have Att and i WILL not switch. I rly like my Palm Centro!! (in black :) )
If i had the money, i would do either, att tilt (htc8525), Nokia N95 (unlocked), or the Htc touch (unlocked)

[Virigoth]

wanna ask me how many ppl asked if we (bestbuy) has it?

selling phone for almost 5months, ive noticed a lot more phones that have better features.
I do have Att and i WILL not switch. I rly like my Palm Centro!! (in black :) )
If i had the money, i would do either, att tilt (htc8525), Nokia N95 (unlocked), or the Htc touch (unlocked)

Which BB Trinity? You wouldn't happen to work at 710 would you? I see your in Chicago >.>

[Irvine]

everyone is so angry!

[centurion]

i've been with verizon for 7 years and hate AT&T with a passion, but i'm considering the iphone heavily right now. verizon doesnt have anything with near the seemless functionality as the iphone, which is really disappointing. i've looked at the htc touch, the dare and the voyager and none of them compare to the features of the iphone.

the whole this is painful because i'm hardly ever home or have regular access to the computer so i spend a lot of time on my phone. i've had a curve for the past week as a replacement for my env and unfortunately neither phone quite cuts it.

[Tippo]

i can't stray from verizon, either. they had to turn down the iPhone... big mistake. big, big mistake.

[TrinitY^PL]

Which BB Trinity? You wouldn't happen to work at 710 would you? I see your in Chicago >.>

no actually 321 golf mill, niles, illinois

[TrinitY^PL]

i've been with verizon for 7 years and hate AT&T with a passion, but i'm considering the iphone heavily right now. verizon doesnt have anything with near the seemless functionality as the iphone, which is really disappointing. i've looked at the htc touch, the dare and the voyager and none of them compare to the features of the iphone.

the whole this is painful because i'm hardly ever home or have regular access to the computer so i spend a lot of time on my phone. i've had a curve for the past week as a replacement for my env and unfortunately neither phone quite cuts it.
verizon has the blackberry pearl and also now in the palm centro.
ya they dont have wifi, but are u rly going to be in a place that has wifi, when u can use the one u have at home.
i have the 30$ unlimited package on my phone (centro att) im on it all the time but im never rly home either. (unless its a day off or somethig)
plus having the iphone there are addition charges a month for having it or something like that.
and y would u hate att with a passion, its better than verizon. ATT owns over 75 % of the cell towers in the US therefore better coverage!
verizon u cant use unlocked phones either. CDMA FTL!

[Irvine]

I have yet to know someone who genuinely enjoys their blackberry, they're full of fail -_-. Even in my town which is fairly small there is very few spots downtown where i can't pick up free wi-fi. I commute to Salt Lake City a lot and I can pick up wi-fi from pretty much anywhere in the city.

[Tippo]

sigh @ blackberry enterprise servers. /hate


i hateeee configuring exchange so bad, and not to mention people *^#$*^#$*^#$*^#$ with it all the time and break them

[Phearr]

Iphone is a joke.. quick question is Ipod touch the same as Iphone but just without calling?

[TrinitY^PL]

Iphone is a joke.. quick question is Ipod touch the same as Iphone but just without calling?

pretty much yes.
it looks liek the old iphone thou

[Phearr]

Eh just want it for the web broser so ican ue it when im sleeepin.. any other devices can do this i dont want a laptop cant afford so u guys know any other gadgets that lets u browse?

[TrinitY^PL]

Eh just want it for the web broser so ican ue it when im sleeepin.. any other devices can do this i dont want a laptop cant afford so u guys know any other gadgets that lets u browse?

i know its up there in price that its what u asked for
and its touchscreen too, but not a phone mini tablet thingy

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8586014&st=nokia&type=product&id=1197074531637
http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m244/PolskaBabe_2006/8586014_sa.jpg
http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m244/PolskaBabe_2006/8586014cv5a.jpg

[ASTROBLACK]

An iPhone would be nice, but my blackberry does just fine
sigh @ blackberry enterprise servers. /hate


i hateeee configuring exchange so bad, and not to mention people *^#$*^#$*^#$*^#$ with it all the time and break them

What, really? Are you stupid? No offense.

[Tippo]

An iPhone would be nice, but my blackberry does just fine


What, really? Are you stupid? No offense.

i'm not, but when entry level IT and people who shouldn't be touching them, mess with them i have to fix it.

*^#$*^#$*^#$*^#$ing troll, get a real job and learn what it's like

[Enlightened Fool]

I'll stick w/my Chocolate, no iSuckage for me.
iAnything to me just means iTunes, which means more suckage.

No modification. (http://www.ifoapplestore.com/blog/2007/09/iphone-hacking-final-word.html)
"OK, you buy an iPhone, you use it according to its hardware and software capabilities, and you're happy. Unless you want to take the phone apart and re-solder components, or download software to it using techniques devised by non-Apple programmers. If you do that, should you expect that your iPhone would continue to work exactly as Apple originally gave it to you?
Apple's Phil Schiller has said that Apple is not specifically devising its software updates to block hacked phones. Instead, the company's warnings are meant to let iPhone owners know that some tiny bit of programming they include in an update might break third-party apps. I take Phil at his word. So, if you modify your iPhone, and it later doesn't work, you're on your own."
- - -
And an even better reason why I 'd never buy one:

iPhone: NSA iSnoop Device? (http://www.inteldaily.com/?c=120&a=2824)
"According to a Russian hacker team called “web-hack,” Apple’s much heralded and overly hyped iPhone contains “a built-in function which sends all data from an iPhone to a specified web-server. Contacts from a phonebook, SMS, recent calls, history of Safari browser” can be hijacked, as the VS iPhone blog reports.

In a white paper, according to the blog, the Russians indicate a possible “debug feature or a built-in backdoor module for some governmental structures,” i.e., the National Security Agency, the lead governmental structure responsible for violating en masse the constitutional rights of Americans.

Of course, it helps that “Apple has chosen AT&T, the best and most popular carrier in the US with over 62 million subscribers, to be Apple’s exclusive carrier partner for iPhone in the United States,” as the AT&T website boasts. As we know, the telecom leviathan illegally collaborated with the NSA to break the law.

“AT&T violated the law, and the rights of its customers, by allowing and assisting with the illegal wiretapping and data-mining. The government’s spying program on ordinary Americans would not be possible without AT&T collaborating in violating your privacy,” explains an Electronic Frontier Foundation FAQ. “EFF alleges that under the NSA domestic spying program, major telecommunications companies—and AT&T specifically—gave the NSA direct access to their vast databases of communications records, including information about whom their customers have phoned or emailed with in the past. EFF alleges that AT&T, in addition to allowing the NSA direct access to the phone and Internet communications passing over its network, and gave the government unfettered access to its over 300 terabyte ‘Daytona’ database of caller information—one of the largest databases in the world.”

I'm paranoid.

[The Penultimate Mohican]

It's time for me to buy a new phone. I currently have Verizon and have been ready to switch to AT&T for awhile now. Verizon has pissed me off for the usual reasons and I figured I'd let AT&T piss me off for awhile since we have discounts to either through work.

So, I just have to figure out which phone to get. I've looked at the iphone and while it seems nice, I really don't think I'd use it much. I really don't talk to many people and I'm usually near a pc anyway so I think it would be wasted on me.

You can also get a refurb blackberry for cheap, but same deal, I think I wouldn't use it.

What I would really, really like however is the Amazon Kindle. I got a buttload of pdf and I do not like sitting at the pc to read those. Also great for tech manuals. I had to learn a new niche operating system (HP's non-stop kernel) and it wasn't like you could get a dummies book for it. I would have liked to lounge in my sofa and read the manuals and could have with that thing. Also great for travel.

[Tippo]

if you're switching to AT&T, definitely get the iPhone. it's not that expensive and it can come in handy. i don't see why not :confused0082:

[Fuu]

lol, I knew that this thread would receive a heavy negative response. I for one like the iPhone and haven't really had any complaints about it other than the 3G kills battery life. I've tried many different phones and seem to like this one best. Had the Pearl prior to the iPhone and while it's good at text messaging, emailing, I didn't like the web browsing experience and the music player app is horrible. I had a HTC a while back, which was great, but I didn't like WM as much. Used tons of Moto's/SE's, they're alright but the software always sucks too.
I haven't used Nokia's since the 6xxx series, so don't know about those much - hear they are good, so maybe in the future sometime, I'll pick another up.

[The Penultimate Mohican]

if you're switching to AT&T, definitely get the iPhone. it's not that expensive and it can come in handy. i don't see why not :confused0082:

Yeah, this is always in the back of my head. Just because I don't really use that stuff now doesn't mean I won't change my habits if they're easily accessible. Besides, it's not like there's some other phone out there that has really caught my eye. Like you say, if I go through the trouble of switching I might as well do it up right.

[ASTROBLACK]

i'm not, but when entry level IT and people who shouldn't be touching them, mess with them i have to fix it.

*^#$*^#$*^#$*^#$ing troll, get a real job and learn what it's like

I really hope that wasn't directed at me...

I know exactly what it's like, that's why I was questioning your intelligence.

[Tippo]

it sure was. anything else you want to add?

[ASTROBLACK]

it sure was. anything else you want to add?

Nope. You?

[Tippo]

good. also no


now go buy an iPwn

[The Penultimate Mohican]

I went and did it, and I love it.

Keep in mind that I haven't upgraded my cell in like 5 years - damn thing was a rotary dial.

3G does eat battery life, but since it uses the same charger as my iPod there's always a power source available somewhere.

I'm going on a business trip tomorrow and I'm very excited to have access to the net in the airport, since I don't travel with a laptop and the PSP browser is painfully slow. I'd like to use the iPod on it during travel but will prolly have to save the battery for the GPS when we land.

Now talk to me after I get my bill. I know what I'm in for.

[Glork]

Nice necro.

I'm very seriously considering one right now... was actually going to pick one up yesterday, but the Best Buy by my place was out of the 8GB ones, which is what I'm looking for. (Instead, I got a new computer monitor.)

Honestly, the bill shouldn't be an issue unless you're a complete moron.

[PickleSurprise!]

I might pick up the iPod touch just for all the features except the actual phone. I love my phone as it is so I was just thinking of getting the iPod.

[The Penultimate Mohican]

Bill isn't a big deal, but you know, sticker shock. I went from a very basic family plan to this (got one for the wife too). Just have to get used to the numbers.

Man, if I didn't have the phone I'd be all over the iPod touch. Thankfully that's not the world I live in.

[Shadizzy]

I like my blackberry and the BES I'm running :D

I am using the 8820 right now and am waiting for the Bold because of the camera addition that was missing on my current.

I have tried both windows mobile and blackberry's for email and I have to say from my experience Blackberry is a lot quicker with greater options and manageability.

I like how with the BES my CEO lost his phone in Mexico called me and I sent a wipe and kill signal to his device so none of his personal info was compromised :D.

[Fuu]

I'm still loving the 3G. Battery life sucks, still a lot of missing features/apps, but like the fact that they can still add a lot of stuff in via future f/w. Mohican, if you've jailbroken your phone, get PDAnet from Cydia. Can use the iPhone for tethering as long as you have a decent data plan.

Interested to see the G1 IRL and also check out Google Market. Don't think I'll be looking at another blackberry til the Storm (touchscreen one?) comes out. HTC Dream HD is also something to look at. Guess I'm a sucker for large screens.

[TrinitY^PL]

wanna ask me how many ppl asked if we (bestbuy) has it?

selling phone for almost 5months, ive noticed a lot more phones that have better features.
I do have Att and i WILL not switch. I rly like my Palm Centro!! (in black :) )
If i had the money, i would do either, att tilt (htc8525), Nokia N95 (unlocked), or the Htc touch (unlocked)

hahah im quoting myself, looks like i have fallen into the arms of Apple. I will be purchasing a new white 16gb iphne in the next couple of days, getting it jailbroken and ill let u ppl know that have the iphone know what i put on it.
And Fuu ur battery life should be pretty damn good with the new update that came out while ago, unless u have it unlocked or play with the damn thing all day.

[hOoLiGaN]

I did the 3G like a drunk fat girl on her birthday.

[TrinitY^PL]

So Ive had the Iphone for like 3 days, jailbroken, and IM LOVING IT LIKE A FAT KID LOVE CAKE.!!!!

Fuu i know u have IRC on urs, where u get the app?

[necro]

This is what you gotta do to the iPhone

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qg1ckCkm8YI

[Fuu]

hahah im quoting myself, looks like i have fallen into the arms of Apple. I will be purchasing a new white 16gb iphne in the next couple of days, getting it jailbroken and ill let u ppl know that have the iphone know what i put on it.
And Fuu ur battery life should be pretty damn good with the new update that came out while ago, unless u have it unlocked or play with the damn thing all day.
Trin, the battery life is a *little* better... But they broke the mail push/fetch at the same time. So still waiting for 2.2 fw. And I do spend quite a bit of time using the 3G during the day.

I did the 3G like a drunk fat girl on her birthday.
lol

So Ive had the Iphone for like 3 days, jailbroken, and IM LOVING IT LIKE A FAT KID LOVE CAKE.!!!!

Fuu i know u have IRC on urs, where u get the app?
Glad to hear you're enjoying it Trin. For IRC, I'm using "Rooms" from the App store. I think it's a $.99 app. Otherwise, when I was using the 2G, I was using Colloquy. More info here http://colloquy.info/iphone/
Let me know if you come across any interesting apps...

Best one I've used lately is PDAmate from Cydia... Tethering program, just make sure you have a good data plan.

[PandaBear Assassin]

I waiting on the Blackberry Storm.

[Fuu]

Like I mentioned earlier. Won't bother with any blackberries until the Storm comes out. I'm interested to see how they implement the localized haptic touchscreen.

[PandaBear Assassin]

Like I mentioned earlier. Won't bother with any blackberries until the Storm comes out. I'm interested to see how they implement the localized haptic touchscreen.

Hell yea I can't wait until it comes out.

[TrinitY^PL]

haha Nerco I would only if they gave me like 1000 for my phone. I'm like a life line for me. And fuu does the AT&T in Canada allow u to have differnt data packs?? Cuz here u are required to get the one spec for the iPhone which is unlimit usage. So I wouldn't have problem with the tethering. I have the cydia app on my phone and it's also jailbroken. I ain't paying for NO applications unless I have too ( which it probably won't happen)

Ok time to get off the phone and eat my chipotle cuz I'm starving
Peace

[Fuu]

haha Nerco I would only if they gave me like 1000 for my phone. I'm like a life line for me. And fuu does the AT&T in Canada allow u to have differnt data packs?? Cuz here u are required to get the one spec for the iPhone which is unlimit usage. So I wouldn't have problem with the tethering. I have the cydia app on my phone and it's also jailbroken. I ain't paying for NO applications unless I have too ( which it probably won't happen)

Ok time to get off the phone and eat my chipotle cuz I'm starving
Peace

I have a $30 for 6GB plan. Closest to unlimited I'm ever gonna get (sad really, isn't it...)... There are still lots of good free applications in the app store and many good applications on cydia. I could think of maybe a couple that would interest you enough that you might pay for it :) First one that comes to mind is dynalicious (or something along those lines). It's a program that records your 0-60 and quarter mile times and can give you an idea of your bhp. Works relatively well for what it is, but it costs I think 5 or 10 dollars. There's a free one in development, but apparently isn't as polished at the moment.

[TrinitY^PL]

i have that gots it for free
i can get basically ne app from there for free
i have a g-force reader

they arent that accurate

[cykodryver]

i'm waiting for the iChip microprocessor brain implant that connects you to the internet, computers, and it will change life as we know it and when someone hacks you and you kill 30 people and the government takes over and controls everyone's brain and the world blows up ... i'll be laughing so hard my head asplode


oh yea and your money is stolen

[The Penultimate Mohican]

i'm waiting for the iChip microprocessor brain implant that connects you to the internet, computers, and it will change life as we know it and when someone hacks you and you kill 30 people and the government takes over and controls everyone's brain and the world blows up ... i'll be laughing so hard my head asplode


oh yea and your money is stolen

Geez man...no more caffeine for you.

[Fuu]

i have that gots it for free
i can get basically ne app from there for free
i have a g-force reader

they arent that accurate

It's fun anyways :)
Ummm, yeah, I haven't bothered to SSH apps over yet. I might start doing it soon to test apps out.

[Tango]

I don't have time to read all the QQ about how apple sucks, but I heard the iphone/itouch has the app "Pandora.com" Go! Get it now! It's probably FREE!

If you've never tried pandora.com
Go! Do it now! It's so f*ckin awesome.
It's a radio station that you customize based on songs that you like.
No commercials
No DJ
Just music and if you don't like a song you give it thumbs down and it never plays that song again.

Check it out.

[ikem1223]

nice i have the ipod touch 2g which is just like the iphone. has app store and everything. version 2.1.1. but yea i might try that. cool thing is the mouse option for the ipod. hehe just like a wiimote. well kinda. but i like it and it was worth the 200 i paid for it

[Glork]

Had it one week and I love it. In fact I'm posting from it right now. :D

[HaZe]

I don't have time to read all the QQ about how apple sucks, but I heard the iphone/itouch has the app "Pandora.com" Go! Get it now! It's probably FREE!

If you've never tried pandora.com
Go! Do it now! It's so f*ckin awesome.
It's a radio station that you customize based on songs that you like.
No commercials
No DJ
Just music and if you don't like a song you give it thumbs down and it never plays that song again.

Check it out.


Nice...! I love you.. and I want your babies..

Thank you.

[Glork]

My understanding is that Pandora doesn't stop when you get a call and that it occasionally crashes the device. I'm okay with it on my computers but I'll stick with the iPod functionality on this for now.

[Fuu]

Fring is a good one if you have a skype account and want to make cheap/free calls from your iPhone.

Haven't tried Pandora, but similar I think is last.fm?

[Tango]

Nice...! I love you.. and I want your babies..

Thank you.

Take a number and get in line behind Astro, Pickle, & Dianne. :D

[ikem1223]

tango he just wants to eat them...