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Post by DAS (formerly BushAdmirer) on May 26, 2009 12:54:09 GMT
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Post by beth on May 26, 2009 16:07:22 GMT
The page won't load, das. Says it's expired or something. Could you tell us a little about it? I use a retro nokia of some kind - which serves the purpose with few frills. My husband and daughter have blackberries they like a lot. What kind of cell do you use? Do you recommend it? I'm just about due a new one.
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Post by DAS (formerly BushAdmirer) on May 26, 2009 21:51:22 GMT
The link that doesn't work was a Yahoo news item commenting on the article. Here is a better link to the actual article itself. www.infoworld.com/d/mobilize/deathmatch-blackberry-versus-iphone-509This is titled: Deathmatch - Blackberry vs iPhone The article in painstakingly thorough and even links to videos comparing the two. iPhone wins hands down. Very complete and thorough article. I have an iPhone and I love it. It is the only cell phone that is really practical for surfing the web. If I make a list of features and rank them in importance or frequency of use the telephone ranks about twelfth or thirteenth. Just an awesome device. I would say it is changing the entire mobile phone marketplace as competitors scramble to catch up. None of the iPhone imitators is even close. Don't believe a salesman who tries to convince you that they have something 'like an iPhone.'
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Post by Alpha Hooligan on May 26, 2009 22:10:59 GMT
Some folks have really different priorities...like Beth, I am using a primitive steam powered number, it sends and recieves calls, texts and if I really wanted to, I could access my emails.
I do need to update it, but that is because the battery doesn't hold a charge too long anymore, and I might as well buy a newer model rather than dick around trying to find a replacement cell for it.
AH
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Post by chefmate on May 27, 2009 1:40:33 GMT
I love my old cell phone and have lost the antenae, the back cover of the battery is held in place with strapping tape and I have to use an old fashioned headphone cause it is not bluetooth capable; I had actually bought a new cell last year and hated it so much I threw it in a drawer and went back to my old one......lol
I can talk clearly across the country, don't text and don't even use all my minutes but am happy with the phone and hope it lasts awhile.
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Post by DAS (formerly BushAdmirer) on May 27, 2009 1:50:02 GMT
The perception problem people have when considering an iPhone is that they think of it as a cell phone. That is one of it's capabilities but it is down the list. The iPhone is a mobile web access device first and foremost. It is for surfing the web, emails, and applications. There have been 1 Billion downloads from the Apple App Store in the 9 months of it's existence (that's Billion with a B). There ia an App for everything and most of them are free. Park your car in an obscure street in Paris, mark the location on your iPhone, ride the metro, walk, ride cabs, roam the city all day, and then open the maps app on your iPhone. It will show your current location and the location of your parked car. Just one example of the 50,000 or so apps available. It is an amazing gadget.
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Post by riotgrrl on May 27, 2009 6:38:53 GMT
I'm seriously considering upgrading to one or the other in the next 12 months.
I'm leaning towards the iPhone simply because I have had a good experience of Apple products, finding them easy to use, functional, relatively robust and with great customer service. (I used to have an iMac, and I'm on to my second iPod.)
I will watch this thread with interest.
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Post by Ben Lomond on Jun 1, 2009 16:32:02 GMT
I suppose it depends on what you want, or need, from a phone. My mobile is probably primitive by modern standards...a good mobile phone with good coverage (02), plus a half decent camera. And that's all I need. My son, on the other hand, has an all singing all dancing blackberry, which he swears by. You pays yer money...a LOT more in my sons case!
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Post by DAS (formerly BushAdmirer) on Jun 1, 2009 23:05:00 GMT
I suppose it depends on what you want, or need, from a phone. My mobile is probably primitive by modern standards...a good mobile phone with good coverage (02), plus a half decent camera. And that's all I need. My son, on the other hand, has an all singing all dancing blackberry, which he swears by. You pays yer money...a LOT more in my sons case! Ben I think if you get yourself an iPhone you will quickly see the incredible variety of apps, both useful and not useful, that are available for download. Most are free or just a dollar or two to purchase. I could give many examples but here are just a few of my favorite uses for the iPhone: I live in Houston, Texas which is a motorized city. You need a car to buy a loaf of bread here. Daily trips of 20 or 30 miles (50KM) are the norm for commuters. My iPhone can access a realtime traffic map which shows current traffic conditions on all the major arteries. Green means full speed ahead, red means full stop. Yellow, orange, and blue signify intermediate speeds. My iPhone has enabled me to route myself around major traffic snafus on many occasions. This alone makes it indispensable. Suppose you hear a song playing on the radio that you like. There is an iPhone app that can listen to the song and tell you what it is (name of the tune and the performer). Works like a charm. 1Password lets me have fully secure access to all my passwords and secret account information on my iPhone. It syncs with the 1Password application on my computer. I always know my credit card and bank account details, frequent traveler account info, passwords, etc. If I update on my computer or my iPhone the info shows up on both when synced. Big Oven is a HUGE recipe database. Suppose I'm at the grocery store and I see that they have a low price special on some very nice looking veal chops and the red bell peppers are also nice and priced attractively. I can use Big Oven to find recipes calling for veal chops and red bell peppers on my iPhone. Then I see that I'll need a few more ingredients for the recipe that looks most interesting. I'm already at the store so I can pick up the other recipe ingredients without making another trip. This all on the iPhone. OK, here's a good one. Suppose you are wanting to buy one of the new high definition television sets that are thin (LCD's) and have a large screen. You are at the store and the salesman is really pressing you to buy a Sony Bravia. It looks very good. You are tempted. But you wonder if you'll be getting the best price. Your iPhone can help. Use a price comparison app and take a photo of the bar code on the TV you're considering. Up will come online prices for the same model from various sellers. Now you're in control. I could go on and on. These are just the tip of the iceberg. Suffice to say that the iPhone is truly a game changer. Competitors are scramblng to catch up but they really have very little hope of success. The App Store is something they'll have great difficulty duplicating. The software underpinnings of the iPhone are also far superior to anything that traditional cell phone manufacturers have available (This includes Motorola, Nokia, Microsoft Windows Mobile, Research in Motion). It really is a game changer.
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Post by beth on Jun 7, 2009 2:40:05 GMT
They say Jobs is coming back in July. In connection to that happy event, there is supposed to be an upgrade on the current IPhone with more bells and whistles. Also, I hear they may be announcing a $99. version - something I would be interested in checking on.
I am not cheap about most things, but I have to weigh my use vs the cost. Since my cell is only used for phone service and photos, it seems a little extreme to invest too much.
Your description is persuasive, das. I did have a couple of people read your post for the information. Thanks.
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Post by DAS (formerly BushAdmirer) on Jun 10, 2009 1:01:27 GMT
Apple did announce the new iPhone yesterday at their developer conference. They are offering a $99 version and many new features. It is an awesome device.
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Post by DAS (formerly BushAdmirer) on Jun 11, 2009 22:46:58 GMT
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Post by beth on Jun 18, 2009 1:46:19 GMT
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Post by DAS (formerly BushAdmirer) on Jun 28, 2009 1:32:54 GMT
Beth - here is a pretty good link tinyurl.com/nkp2pnBe sure to read the reader comments attached to the referenced blog The new iPhone is outstanding.
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Post by beth on Jul 4, 2009 14:21:49 GMT
Thanks, das. Good link. What's this I hear about iphones getting too hot?
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Post by DAS (formerly BushAdmirer) on Jul 12, 2009 19:57:24 GMT
I have read about some of the new 3GS iPhones getting too hot. For some reason seems to be thw white back models. I think it is not a general problem. Probably some defective units. Warranty will handle it should it affect your iPhone. InfoWorld just updated their Blackberry vs iPhone deathmatch article to reflect the new model. Here is a link tech.yahoo.com/news/infoworld/20090703/tc_infoworld/81843
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Post by DAS (formerly BushAdmirer) on Jan 10, 2010 16:44:39 GMT
Thinking of getting one of the new touch screen smart phones? In terms of current technology it is pretty much a two horse race now between Apple's iPhone and several variations of Google's Android from various manufacturers. There are offerings from other companies but they just don't measure up. These include Research in Motion (Blackberry), Nokia, and Microsoft Windows Mobile based phones. Here is an excellent comparison of the current iPhone with the variations of Android. www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/01/09/google_nexus_one_vs_apple_iphone_3gs.htmlKeep in mind that Apple's normal cycle for iPhone updating is once a year in June. If they're going to stick to that schedule this year it might be best to wait till then and get the latest and greatest. However, they may move up the release date in view of new competition with some attractive hardware features (especially a higher resolution screen). Not all of the Android versions are available outside the USA at present. However, the Google Nexus One is being sold online in an unlocked GSM standard configuration.
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Post by DAS (formerly BushAdmirer) on Jan 27, 2010 1:35:52 GMT
Apple will introduce their newest game changer on Wednesday. There have been so many rumors about the coming Apple Tablet or iPad or whatever. Speculation is all over the map.
I'm confident that this device with have a 10 inch touch screen (25 cm - diagonal measurement). They're going to try to do for publishing what they've done for music. Books, magazines, and newspapers will be distributed via iTunes. Visualize a cookbook with embedded videos and no limit on color photos. Think of a travel book with links to color photos, videos, maps, restaurant and hotel web pages, etc.
Writers who've published books with limited distribution through a publishing house should find a 70/30 revenue split (in their favor) of interest. To publish a paper book they have to buy a pair of kneepads, find a publisher which may not be possible, and accept a niggardly cut of sales revenue.
I'm guessing that Apple will provide the software tools needed to prepare publications for sale on iTunes. This could be templates for their already existing "Pages" application. Could a Windows version of that be in the works? Could the tablet itself support such tools?
It will also play music, serve as a digital picture frame, play videos including TV programs and movies, surf the web, provide a still camera and a video camera with good quality and immediate viewing on the 10 inch screen, be a great game platform, and run the 100,000 apps currently available on the App Store.
This can be a shared device (think coffee table computer). There is even a rumor that it will have facial recognition. If true, each family member can have their own private account and just picking up the device will log you into your own account via your picture. Hmmmmm. Wonder if junior will be able to sneak into dad's account by holding his photo in front of the camera?
Every cell phone manufacturer is working hard on an iPhone knock-off. None of them even come close so far. Nokia and Microsoft Windows Mobile are so far behind I can't see them ever catching up. Google's Android and the Palm Pre have a shot but a slim one. This iPad or whatever they're going to call it will tie customers even closer to iTunes.
Several sources have quoted Steve Jobs as saying this device will be the best thing he's ever introduced. That's saying something considering that Steve introduced the original Macintosh (later copied by Microsoft), the iPod, and the iPhone. Check it out when they unveil it on Wednesday around noon California time.
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