will you get the iPhone?

Sniper · 22-10-2007, 10:07 PM

I am seriously considering it, if I do it won't be on the o2 contract for sure. I'd probably buy it from eBay, would work out much cheaper I think.

Impotence · 22-10-2007, 10:27 PM

get it from France, sim free

[apple where forced to release it unlocked].

i would have a good look before you do though, nokia have been making some impressive phones recently (a friend was sitting playing doom on his the other day, took me by surprise!).

Sniper · 22-10-2007, 10:31 PM

yeh I read about it being unlocked in France, might just have to wait for it, instead of using thirdparty methods to unlock it.

Impotence · 23-10-2007, 09:21 AM

hmm, i'd still recomend something like OpenMoko

ferg · 23-10-2007, 10:08 AM

HELL no!

I have an N95 - watch this: (and all the related vids)

YouTube - N95 vs. iPhone - MMS

Impotence · 23-10-2007, 10:30 AM

"HELL no" to a IPhone or the openmoko?

ferg · 23-10-2007, 10:44 AM

To the iphone

Matt555 · 23-10-2007, 01:19 PM

I'm on O2 at the minute - because of the iphone release all customers who got their contract before a dat in September (I think it's the 19th) can upgrade to the iPhone and iPhone tariffs without extra contract charges (as in you don't have to buy your way out of your current contract to get the iPhone) - you still have to pay the money but I'm seriously considering it.
The only thing is though - I want to know how much this 'unlimited' data allowance is - if it's a lot then I'd seriously consider it, if not then I'll forget it.

And yeah the N95 is a sweet phone, Nokia have been kicking out some great smart phones and PDA-like devices recently:

Nokia Nseries

Check out the N800 and the N810 =D

Impotence · 23-10-2007, 01:58 PM

Unlimited*

Off Topic:

*please note unlimted does not mean unlimted, terms and conditions apply.

Unlimited only seems to be enough for the average person now... i think they use the word because it sounds good to most people and it makes people feel confident that it will be enough for them... If i pay for unlimited then i want to be able to download/upload 24/7 @ 100% and not have them complain (not that i do [other than seeding Ubuntu & Debian iso's occasionally], i just i want to have that option

Big B · 23-10-2007, 03:21 PM

No. It's overpriced, and AT&T has poor service in my area. I'll see what Verizon has in 2009 when my contract is up and go from there.

syngod · 23-10-2007, 04:11 PM

No I'll be sticking with my BlackBerry 8830 and Samsung Upstage.

I guess #1 is there is no CDMA iPhone so it's worthless in the area I live and the BlackBerry can pretty much do anything the iPhone can with better security & a whole lot better compression on my data package.

For the unlimited data does it mention if it's a soft cap or not. I know here anyways most of the carriers have unlimited packages with a soft cap at 250mb although most usually won't do anything unless your really affecting their network.

Impotence · 23-10-2007, 07:32 PM

hmm... bit torrent seeding from my phone

Eagle · 14-07-2008, 05:42 PM

Am i the only one who gets annoyed by a phone that can do too much?

Mine isnt anywhere near as hightech as the iPhone or the n95, (Motorola E1) but i find myself getting it out and taking photos + videos purely for the sake of actually using it, cause i just don't often! Feel like a bit of a twat.

jmpb89 · 06-09-2008, 11:58 PM

I hardly use my phone at all! and i'm sure i would love the IPhone or N95 or any other alternatives for maybe a week but then i would just forget about it most likely. It's not nearly worth it enough for the money! especially on my pay

scorps65 · 08-09-2008, 05:43 PM

To Big B:
In regards to your eBay idea go for it. I got my 2g from there for a good price and it came spankin new. I unlocked it myself to 1.1.4 it took 5 minutes was cery easy.
A few days ago i tried upgrading to 2.0 and my god what a mistake that was...my phone was dead and stuck for 2 days. The update process failed and i had to restore it to 1.1.4. Bad part is it takes such an annoying process to downgrade and all my data was erased. If you plan on getting the iPhone and want it with 2.0 buy it WITH IT itll save you the trouble.
Its a great phone. Safari is annoying though it crashes a lot for me on some sites.

22-10-2007, 10:07 PM	#1 (permalink) Top
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22-10-2007, 10:27 PM	#2 (permalink) Top
Impotence May the source be with u! Join Date: Dec 2004 Age: 19 Male Posts: 1,877 Times Helpful: 126 My Mood: Stressed Status: Offline My Computer	get it from France, sim free [apple where forced to release it unlocked]. i would have a good look before you do though, nokia have been making some impressive phones recently (a friend was sitting playing doom on his the other day, took me by surprise!). __________________ Dear intel,Already Made My Decision Never trust a computer you can't repair yourself. Windows Vista - Viruses Intruders Spyware Trojans Adware Why Linux is Better!\|Pastafairianism\|Say no to National ID\|Firefox Extensions Guide scientology has been getting alot of attention recently When the rich wage war, it is the poor who die. Where are the WMD's that our governments used to justify the war?

22-10-2007, 10:31 PM	#3 (permalink) Top
Sniper Administrator Join Date: Oct 2001 Age: 24 Male Posts: 4,378 Times Helpful: 114 My Mood: Meh Status: Offline My Computer	yeh I read about it being unlocked in France, might just have to wait for it, instead of using thirdparty methods to unlock it. __________________ Zone 365 \| F@H Team \| Team Stats \| Use The Thank You System \| My Groups: Manchester United \| Apple

23-10-2007, 09:21 AM	#4 (permalink) Top
Impotence May the source be with u! Join Date: Dec 2004 Age: 19 Male Posts: 1,877 Times Helpful: 126 My Mood: Stressed Status: Offline My Computer	hmm, i'd still recomend something like OpenMoko __________________ Dear intel,Already Made My Decision Never trust a computer you can't repair yourself. Windows Vista - Viruses Intruders Spyware Trojans Adware Why Linux is Better!\|Pastafairianism\|Say no to National ID\|Firefox Extensions Guide scientology has been getting alot of attention recently When the rich wage war, it is the poor who die. Where are the WMD's that our governments used to justify the war?

23-10-2007, 10:08 AM	#5 (permalink) Top
ferg Manbearpig Join Date: May 2004 Age: 25 Male Posts: 539 Times Helpful: 26 My Mood: Innocent Status: Offline My Computer	HELL no! I have an N95 - watch this: (and all the related vids) YouTube - N95 vs. iPhone - MMS __________________ FREE STUFF Spybot S&D Ad-Aware Spyware Blaster Comodo Free Firewall Speedfan Ad Block Plus (Plugin for Firefox)

23-10-2007, 10:30 AM	#6 (permalink) Top
Impotence May the source be with u! Join Date: Dec 2004 Age: 19 Male Posts: 1,877 Times Helpful: 126 My Mood: Stressed Status: Offline My Computer	"HELL no" to a IPhone or the openmoko? __________________ Dear intel,Already Made My Decision Never trust a computer you can't repair yourself. Windows Vista - Viruses Intruders Spyware Trojans Adware Why Linux is Better!\|Pastafairianism\|Say no to National ID\|Firefox Extensions Guide scientology has been getting alot of attention recently When the rich wage war, it is the poor who die. Where are the WMD's that our governments used to justify the war?

23-10-2007, 10:44 AM	#7 (permalink) Top
ferg Manbearpig Join Date: May 2004 Age: 25 Male Posts: 539 Times Helpful: 26 My Mood: Innocent Status: Offline My Computer	To the iphone __________________ FREE STUFF Spybot S&D Ad-Aware Spyware Blaster Comodo Free Firewall Speedfan Ad Block Plus (Plugin for Firefox)

23-10-2007, 01:19 PM	#8 (permalink) Top
Matt555 iMod Join Date: May 2005 Age: 21 Male Posts: 3,844 Times Helpful: 238 My Mood: Happy Status: Offline My Computer	I'm on O2 at the minute - because of the iphone release all customers who got their contract before a dat in September (I think it's the 19th) can upgrade to the iPhone and iPhone tariffs without extra contract charges (as in you don't have to buy your way out of your current contract to get the iPhone) - you still have to pay the money but I'm seriously considering it. The only thing is though - I want to know how much this 'unlimited' data allowance is - if it's a lot then I'd seriously consider it, if not then I'll forget it. And yeah the N95 is a sweet phone, Nokia have been kicking out some great smart phones and PDA-like devices recently: Nokia Nseries Check out the N800 and the N810 =D __________________

23-10-2007, 01:58 PM	#9 (permalink) Top
Impotence May the source be with u! Join Date: Dec 2004 Age: 19 Male Posts: 1,877 Times Helpful: 126 My Mood: Stressed Status: Offline My Computer	Unlimited* Off Topic: please note unlimted does not mean unlimted, terms and conditions apply. Unlimited only seems to be enough for the average person now... i think they use the word because it sounds good to most people and it makes people feel confident that it will be enough for them... If i pay for unlimited then i want to be able to download/upload 24/7 @ 100% and not have them complain (not that i do [other than seeding Ubuntu & Debian iso's occasionally], i just i want to have that option __________________ Dear intel,Already Made My Decision Never trust a computer you can't repair yourself.* Windows Vista - Viruses Intruders Spyware Trojans Adware Why Linux is Better!\|Pastafairianism\|Say no to National ID\|Firefox Extensions Guide scientology has been getting alot of attention recently When the rich wage war, it is the poor who die. Where are the WMD's that our governments used to justify the war?

23-10-2007, 03:21 PM	#10 (permalink) Top
Big B HWF Godfather Join Date: Dec 2001 Age: 27 Male Posts: 9,593 Times Helpful: 584 My Mood: Devilish Status: Offline My Computer	No. It's overpriced, and AT&T has poor service in my area. I'll see what Verizon has in 2009 when my contract is up and go from there. __________________ Hardware Forums\|HWF Rules\|My DVD's\|PSU FAQ\|HWF Folding Team\|2CPU

23-10-2007, 04:11 PM	#11 (permalink) Top
syngod Moderator Join Date: Oct 2001 Age: 28 Male Posts: 949 Times Helpful: 16 My Mood: Stressed Status: Offline My Computer	No I'll be sticking with my BlackBerry 8830 and Samsung Upstage. I guess #1 is there is no CDMA iPhone so it's worthless in the area I live and the BlackBerry can pretty much do anything the iPhone can with better security & a whole lot better compression on my data package. For the unlimited data does it mention if it's a soft cap or not. I know here anyways most of the carriers have unlimited packages with a soft cap at 250mb although most usually won't do anything unless your really affecting their network. __________________ DVD Collection

23-10-2007, 07:32 PM	#12 (permalink) Top
Impotence May the source be with u! Join Date: Dec 2004 Age: 19 Male Posts: 1,877 Times Helpful: 126 My Mood: Stressed Status: Offline My Computer	hmm... bit torrent seeding from my phone __________________ Dear intel,Already Made My Decision Never trust a computer you can't repair yourself. Windows Vista - Viruses Intruders Spyware Trojans Adware Why Linux is Better!\|Pastafairianism\|Say no to National ID\|Firefox Extensions Guide scientology has been getting alot of attention recently When the rich wage war, it is the poor who die. Where are the WMD's that our governments used to justify the war?

14-07-2008, 05:42 PM	#13 (permalink) Top
Eagle Geek Trainee Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 4 Status: Offline	Am i the only one who gets annoyed by a phone that can do too much? Mine isnt anywhere near as hightech as the iPhone or the n95, (Motorola E1) but i find myself getting it out and taking photos + videos purely for the sake of actually using it, cause i just don't often! Feel like a bit of a twat.

06-09-2008, 11:58 PM	#14 (permalink) Top
jmpb89 Geek Trainee Join Date: Sep 2008 Age: 19 Male Posts: 34 Status: Offline My Computer	I hardly use my phone at all! and i'm sure i would love the IPhone or N95 or any other alternatives for maybe a week but then i would just forget about it most likely. It's not nearly worth it enough for the money! especially on my pay

08-09-2008, 05:43 PM	#15 (permalink) Top
scorps65 Big Geek Join Date: Nov 2007 Age: 19 Male Posts: 320 Times Helpful: 20 My Mood: Psychadelic Status: Offline My Computer	To Big B: In regards to your eBay idea go for it. I got my 2g from there for a good price and it came spankin new. I unlocked it myself to 1.1.4 it took 5 minutes was cery easy. A few days ago i tried upgrading to 2.0 and my god what a mistake that was...my phone was dead and stuck for 2 days. The update process failed and i had to restore it to 1.1.4. Bad part is it takes such an annoying process to downgrade and all my data was erased. If you plan on getting the iPhone and want it with 2.0 buy it WITH IT itll save you the trouble. Its a great phone. Safari is annoying though it crashes a lot for me on some sites. __________________

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