I-Phone Envy - Page 4

MrB (Simon) · #61 02-02-2010, 10:34 PM

For years I was in the same camp as some others here, all I needed was a phone that does talk and sometimes text, I honestly couldn't see the need for anything else. $10/month plan etc etc.
Infact... the whole of 2008 and most of 2009 I didn't even own a mobile. Didn't need one.
In the end was forced into getting one for work.
I hated all those people that went on (and on and on.....) about their iPhones.
I am NOT a gadget freak... have never even had a Playstation or anything like that.

I've had a 3GS for about two weeks now... Awesome.
Seriously.
Why? I could go on for ages about it (like people did to me) and you'd just go 'meh' like I did for ages... then you use one for a couple of days and it just makes sense.

Octane (Humayun) · #62 02-02-2010, 11:03 PM

Welcome to the cult, Brother Simon.

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dannat (Daniel) · #63 03-02-2010, 11:05 AM

anyone know if i can get the US iphone

Davros (Lauren) · #64 03-02-2010, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by dannat

anyone know if i can get the US iphone

wouldnt have a clue, whats the difference?

RB (Andrew) · #65 03-02-2010, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by MrB

For years I was in the same camp as some others here, all I needed was a phone that does talk and sometimes text, I honestly couldn't see the need for anything else. $10/month plan etc etc.
Infact... the whole of 2008 and most of 2009 I didn't even own a mobile. Didn't need one.
In the end was forced into getting one for work.
I hated all those people that went on (and on and on.....) about their iPhones.
I am NOT a gadget freak... have never even had a Playstation or anything like that.

I'm in the same situation, I only wanted a phone for calls and some text.
I don't play games, or browse the net on it.
The Nokia I have atm is annoying me though, it's ring is too soft even on Max, it only rings 3 times before going to message bank and I can't get service at home or nearby areas like the Pony Club when we go obs.

I've been eyeing out the iPhones now for a while and even though I won't use it for internet, or games, I am fascinated but the variety of apps available and like the style of the thing.
Keep in mind I've never owned an Apple product before, I just like what the iPhone has to offer, and I'm not simply buying it because it's Apple.

My needs though, before I get one are:

Does it have a loud enough ringtone?
Can I set it to ring more than a few times so I have time to answer it, (I plan to sign up with Telstra).
Does it have good reception on NextG in regional areas, say like at SPSP, Lostock or even at the Pony Club, I need to be contactable when I go to starparties etc.
Anyone tried theirs at the starparties?

Wavytone · #66 03-02-2010, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Terry B

One of the people there spent about 1/3 of the time playing with a smart phone ...It was just rude as far as I could see.

Agreed, but he was probably a new user - they're the worst - they all go though an initial obsession with it where they can't leave it alone for a minute. This might last weeks or months.

That said though, it is incredibly useful from my perspective.

Wavytone · #67 03-02-2010, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by RB

loud enough ringtone?
Can I set it to ring more than a few times
Does it have good reception on NextG
Anyone tried theirs at the starparties?

Yes,
There is a limit. But it will show you missed a call and periodically chirp or vibrate to get your attention, if you have been away from it for some time.
Reception - that's at the whim of the carrier. You'll be pleasantly surprised I think as it is generally quite good in regional areas.
Starparties - yes I always use mine - I have StarMap Pro (invaluable) and also the Clinometer and Theodolite apps will help you get a mount levelled and aligned blind, very quickly.

allan gould · #68 03-02-2010, 12:22 PM

I thought the iPhone was an over sell until a friend at work was given one by his father-in-law who bought it from the states and so was locked to AT&T.
He jailbroke it and unlocked it but then did the OS upgrade and that was it - no phone. He loved it so much he went out and bought a 3GS model. Asked do I want to buy it and I said yes as I was interested in using it as an iPod.
Was seriously impressed by video and pdf reading ability and also the aps but it was crippled because no phone.
Anyway - joy of joys- there is now software to unlock the iPhone. I tried to do this legitimately but Apple said contact AT&T and AT&T said contact Apple - after the run around the Apple guy said see if a 3rd party could do it. But looking on the web there were a lot of scams so I waited 6 months and now it is an iPhone.
Its a great device as a phone camera apps etc etc, but all of the functions are so well integrated that I love surfing the web or reading a book with it. Makes plane flights easy by watching a video or listening to music.
Greatest device ive ever used and with Starmap Pro can use it at the scope. Just want BT with StarMap Pro and it would be great to control the scope.

Octane (Humayun) · #69 03-02-2010, 01:37 PM

You'll probably not read this, but, anyway:

1. Yes, ring tone is loud enough;
2. I always thought that was the carrier that timed out after a few calls. On some phones, there is a delay due to the phone's software -- the caller may actually have heard a few rings before your phone even starts ringing and therefore appears to time out very quickly for you;
3. Telstra's NextG is amazing; they have the widest coverage of all the providers. Chris' iPhone down at Border Stargaze was receiving data about 6x faster than mine on Optus. Having said that, I have no problem with reception at the Pony Club;
4. Yes, at Border Stargaze, was no problem. I got brief moments of reception at Lostock, but, that would be due to Optus' coverage and not the phone itself.

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Originally Posted by RB

Does it have a loud enough ringtone?
Can I set it to ring more than a few times so I have time to answer it, (I plan to sign up with Telstra).
Does it have good reception on NextG in regional areas, say like at SPSP, Lostock or even at the Pony Club, I need to be contactable when I go to starparties etc.
Anyone tried theirs at the starparties?

Vartigy · #70 03-02-2010, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by norm

PS: I not here to bash I-phone users, only except when they rub it down your throat like some must have item and that I should be jealous.

Ok, thats my rant.

And people wonder why there are next to no ads on TV or Radio for these phones.
Apple marketing strategy is some of the best around. Word of Mouth + International Hype = $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$ ^ infinity.

Plus. My wife has one. Absolutely stunning with StarMapPro for night obs. Fantastic device. Plus it's saved my bacon a few times driving in foreign cities.

Jeffkop (Jeff) · #71 03-02-2010, 07:38 PM

My iPhone arrived yesterday

Oh .. can see what all the pro iPhone ppl are on about ... this is the 21 century equivalent of the swiss army knife ...

The convenience at your finger tips is (in my time) unheralded.

So ordered one for my wife today as well.

In a word ... appleased

Analog6 (Odille) · #72 03-02-2010, 07:56 PM

I just love mine - I bought someone's cast off 3G 16Gb when the 3GS models came out, cost me $550 and I popped my Telstra pre-paid SIm in and away I went.
It has big keys and I can read the contacts list without my reading glasses.
I can have different ring tones for different contacts (discovered that one by accident and it is very handy).
I haven't bothered with internet but now with all the free wifis at McDonalds I can sit in their car park and use it on the internet-for nothing!
It takes a not too shabby photo.
When I went to NZ it just automatically and seamlessly worked - it was wonderful, my OH's Nokia was us.
And the iPod function is nice too.

PCH (Paul) · #73 03-02-2010, 08:01 PM

They do look cool don't they?

Can anyone tell me, if I get one, can I just transfer my existing (Optus Plan $49pm) sim from my crappy old Nokia into it?

PS Whoops, Odille has just answered my question I think!

Jeffkop (Jeff) · #74 03-02-2010, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by PCH

They do look cool don't they?

Can anyone tell me, if I get one, can I just transfer my existing (Optus Plan $49pm) sim from my crappy old Nokia into it?

PS Whoops, Odille has just answered my question I think!

YEP ... exactly what I did ... only thing you have to do is disable the pin No in yer old phone before you put it in the iPhone ... I dont know why but they say the SIM has to be unlocked and indeed that was the case.

PCH (Paul) · #75 03-02-2010, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeffkop

YEP ... exactly what I did ... only thing you have to do is disable the pin No in yer old phone before you put it in the iPhone ... I dont know why but they say the SIM has to be unlocked and indeed that was the case.

Sorry Jeff,

can you elaborate ? What pin in my old phone? Is my current phone locked? Thanx for your help - you can tell I'm not the most up-to-date dude on the block gadget-wise

Davros (Lauren) · #76 03-02-2010, 09:58 PM

An example that has me absolutely stoked is that when your on the phone and you pull it down from your ear to look at the screen it automatically activates the screen and has all of the buttons just waiting for you. My last phone you had to push a button then select the keypad function (twice) if thats what you wanted and then flick back to the phone screen manually just to select a key for an automatic menu. Thats the sort of small thing that makes it so usable and such a relief.

Omaroo (Chris Malikoff) · #77 03-02-2010, 10:02 PM

Dead right Mick - there are little touches all through the iPhone like this that add up to a device that is just lightyears ahead of any other phone. No contest.

I like to look at it as an exercise in successful industrial design, and implementation of the slickest human interface on any machine I've ever come across.

Jeffkop (Jeff) · #78 03-02-2010, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by PCH

Sorry Jeff,

can you elaborate ? What pin in my old phone? Is my current phone locked? Thanx for your help - you can tell I'm not the most up-to-date dude on the block gadget-wise

Well Paul, if you dont have to enter a 4 digit PIN number to unlock your current phone (which you musnt ... else this would be clearer to you) then its simple as putting your SIM into the iPhone, After that I think the only hurdle is if you dont have the right version of iTunes on your PC .. (was my case) ... so its let iTunes update itself and your away.

Hope this makes sense

Omaroo (Chris Malikoff) · #79 03-02-2010, 10:15 PM

Once you mount your old SIM card, go to "Settings/Mail Contacts, Calendars/Import SIM Contacts" and you're mostly there.

Jeffkop (Jeff) · #80 03-02-2010, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Omaroo

Once you mount your old SIM card, go to "Settings/Mail Contacts, Calendars/Import SIM Contacts" and you're mostly there.

Thanks for that info now Chris ... now that I have manually transferred them all over !!!!!

Still .. its timely info none the less ... my wifes will arrive any day and she has loads more numbers than I ... so

for the tip.

I just knew that a gadget with as many innovative features combined with a very user friendly interface would have something to make life easy in this respect.