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Cisco (Not Apple) Launches 'iPhone'
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i'm sure i saw a picture of that before. maybe it was the Belkin one (below) but it was white. and either Belkin or Lynksis.
i like the idea of a WiFi phone, i almost bought this one yesterday.....
This one... http://www.amazon.com/Linksys-WIP320-Wireless-G-Skype-phone/dp/B000JI5L02/sr=1-7/qid=1166450476/ref=sr_1_7/002-0467335-3785611?ie=UTF8&s=pc
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Same here with my Nokia, so we can say that iSync is great, phone interfaces not so, I agree with LostPacket, iPod Mobile is much more plausible than iPhone.
Cell Phone Syncing
Would any cell phone co. allow easy syncing of phones with their system.
Would any cell phone co. allow easy syncing of phones with their system.
I have a 6682, which replaced my lost 6600. Works wonderfully with iSync too. But, you can only sync the calendar and contacts. I imagine if Apple made a phone, the camera would automatically sync photos into iPhoto, it would sync music and ringtones with iTunes, sync bookmarks to the mobile web browser from Safari, and more.
However, most people already have a mobile - and a contract. Perhaps a smarter course for Apple to take would be an iPod with touchscreen, PDA functionality, a web browser, and such, which could connect to a phone via Bluetooth and act as a headset, Web browser, email and iChat client, mobile game system, or whatever.
It is time for a new naming schematic anyway.
i-anything is over played and not clever anymore.
As Apple has stated, the new "iTV" will be renamed something else. I am assuming that whatever it is renamed will be inline with the new iPod phone name.
Just like all the computers are going towards Mac instead of i-(something). The other products should move on as well (even the iMac).
i-anything is over played and not clever anymore.
As Apple has stated, the new "iTV" will be renamed something else. I am assuming that whatever it is renamed will be inline with the new iPod phone name.
Just like all the computers are going towards Mac instead of i-(something). The other products should move on as well (even the iMac).
About he only thing Apple can do is require a large disclaimer on the iPhone box stating that the iPhone is in no way associated with Apple Computer. They might be able to get this from a court because of the overwhelming public association of iPhone with Apple.
I like the idea that one might have:
iPod Shuffle
iPod Nano
iPod Video
iPod Chat (cell phone)
iPod Smartphone
Buttt... still my only reservation here is that it looks like to have an iPod large enough to store all my music it'd be a video iPod, which I don't want or need, and that the iPod Chat would supposedly only have 4GB or 8GB space...
iPod Shuffle
iPod Nano
iPod Video
iPod Chat (cell phone)
iPod Smartphone
Buttt... still my only reservation here is that it looks like to have an iPod large enough to store all my music it'd be a video iPod, which I don't want or need, and that the iPod Chat would supposedly only have 4GB or 8GB space...
Exactly! As the ipod shuffle is an ipod shuffle because of its mayor characteristic, and the nano a nano. The new iPod would be the iPod phone!
totally agree, lets call it the ipod phone now.
Apple, please give me a phone.
Give me a phone with:
1. A high-contrast, always-on screen so I can see the date and time without turning on the backlight and draining batteries, even in full sunshine
2. An interface that is even moderately user friendly, and does not result in me accidentally canceling out of a menu when I keep hitting the "wrong" buttons, which seem more intuitive than the "right" ones
3. A way that I can create/download my own ringtones and/or pictures from my computer over bluetooth, without purchasing an additional cable
4. A phone with a display that does not light up my entire bedroom all night when plugged in and charging
5. A phone that does not *CHIRP* loudly in my ear when I'm talking, to let me know there is a new text/voice message
6. A phone that does not waste energy on an ultra-bright display and ridiculously over-the-top sound/vibration notifications that my battery is dying when I'm trying to get 30 more seconds of call time in, effectively robbing me of those 30 seconds
7. A way to type txt msgs that does not result in me giving up out of frustration halfway through
8. A charging cradle/cord that always works, and does not constantly disconnect/reconnect when I'm talking while recharging (bLEEP!... bloop...BLEEP!...bloop...), usually when I'm in the middle of a phone interview
9. A display encasing that does not become clogged with pocket lint that enters through the external speaker grill
If you do all of this, I will buy a phone from you the instant it comes out. I will pay the penalty to get out of my Verizon plan. I will tell all my friends.
Oh, and if you have time after 1-9, I could use (10.) music player capabilities.
Give me a phone with:
1. A high-contrast, always-on screen so I can see the date and time without turning on the backlight and draining batteries, even in full sunshine
2. An interface that is even moderately user friendly, and does not result in me accidentally canceling out of a menu when I keep hitting the "wrong" buttons, which seem more intuitive than the "right" ones
3. A way that I can create/download my own ringtones and/or pictures from my computer over bluetooth, without purchasing an additional cable
4. A phone with a display that does not light up my entire bedroom all night when plugged in and charging
5. A phone that does not *CHIRP* loudly in my ear when I'm talking, to let me know there is a new text/voice message
6. A phone that does not waste energy on an ultra-bright display and ridiculously over-the-top sound/vibration notifications that my battery is dying when I'm trying to get 30 more seconds of call time in, effectively robbing me of those 30 seconds
7. A way to type txt msgs that does not result in me giving up out of frustration halfway through
8. A charging cradle/cord that always works, and does not constantly disconnect/reconnect when I'm talking while recharging (bLEEP!... bloop...BLEEP!...bloop...), usually when I'm in the middle of a phone interview
9. A display encasing that does not become clogged with pocket lint that enters through the external speaker grill
If you do all of this, I will buy a phone from you the instant it comes out. I will pay the penalty to get out of my Verizon plan. I will tell all my friends.
Oh, and if you have time after 1-9, I could use (10.) music player capabilities.
So what happens to all the Apple iphone rumors? The dual-batteries, the touch screen, the 4Gb and 8Gb models for their respective prices, made of metal and all that stuff?
Is it still somewhat possible except they got the name wrong? Or does it all go down the drain for now?
Edit: I know it sounds as if i'm asking you guys as if you work for Apple but i'm just asking if you could share your past rumor-reading experiances.
Is it still somewhat possible except they got the name wrong? Or does it all go down the drain for now?
Edit: I know it sounds as if i'm asking you guys as if you work for Apple but i'm just asking if you could share your past rumor-reading experiances.
I like it, but I'm rooting for "AirPod". Infact, I'm going to exert intellectual copyright over that. Steve, if you want it, make mine an iMac (I'm not greedy you see
)EDIT: Oh, and a 0.1% share of profits would be nice
EDIT AGAIN: Or WiPod, as in Wireless iPod.
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IMO, Macrumors might have done a better job of emphasizing this in the numerous "iPhone" rumors it has been reporting on...
I think a lot of people will initially think it's an Apple phone because of the i- naming scheme and since rumors of an Apple phone have even been making the mainstream media. But if Cisco has the trademark, I don't think they're going to have to give it up, unless it's at the end of a long, protacted legal battle with Apple that I don't think Apple will pursue.
Cisco will probably get some added sales due to the name of their phone, but hopefully if/once the Apple phone comes out it will be good enough that people will snatch it up whatever its name is.