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Does any one regret getting an iPhone?
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I agree about missing my old BB physical keypad but the trade off is worth it with the iPhone 3G. I've never used a piece of CE gear as much -- every day -- as I've used my iPhone. Quite a brilliant mini-computer.
I would call it a mini computer too. I love how it displays web pages just like on a desktop. I can't wait to get my Touch 2G.
I believe it does, I was going to get it. I have a meeting with Best buy so I'll ask to make sure.
Most phones you buy before you are eligible for an upgrade are not cheap. My last phone was the same price as the iPhone when not eligible.
I don't regret it one bit. I bought the 4 GB as soon as they discontinued it and sold it at a discount. I ended up wondering how I could live without it!
Then, the night before the 3G release, I listed it on eBay starting at $99 with a Buy It Now of $199. It sold via Buy it Now in exactly ONE minute (I couldnt believe it) and after the nightmare of getting my 3G the next day, I love it even more.
My only regret is buying the 3G on the actual release day, seeing as how I was there from 5am-1pm. Or at least I regretted it that day!
I would never go Blackberry.......
Then, the night before the 3G release, I listed it on eBay starting at $99 with a Buy It Now of $199. It sold via Buy it Now in exactly ONE minute (I couldnt believe it) and after the nightmare of getting my 3G the next day, I love it even more.
My only regret is buying the 3G on the actual release day, seeing as how I was there from 5am-1pm. Or at least I regretted it that day!
I would never go Blackberry.......
Why do you care?
FYI I know about 20 kids with iPhones who are under 10, so there you go.
Most phones require a 2 year contract. IMO, knocking the iPhone for that is unfair.
My bill (450 minutes, data plan) is around $80/month. It's a little more if I get text messages from friends. It's not cheap, but it's not a $100/month either.
To this day, I don't regret getting my iPhone. Before I bought it, I simply wanted an iPod and smartphone. When I heard about the iPhone, I was entranced because here was the answer to what I wanted.
After Apple's various updates, it's proven to be even more indispensable. For example, I get lost easily. So, I use the locator on google maps to check where I am and use the map app to remedy the situation.
Also, using the browser is really easy. People who own blackberry or some other phone are asking me to google things on my phone. I once asked why. Essentially, the answer was because my phone made browsing simple.
I could go on about why I love this phone, but ymmv. If you know someone with an iPhone, ask if you can type with it, browse, etc. The typing is probably the biggest issue. Unfortunately, it also requires practice to get the best speed. If you can't deal with a virtual keyboard, the iPhone is not for you.
Hope this helps.
It would seem that one of the main disadvantages that im gathering from this thread of LOVE for the iPhone is that the contracts, data plans set up by the mobile companies are rather harsh, almost detrimental to the iPhones use/popularity..
Would that be a fair assumption to make??
Im currently on unlimited texts (in reality its actually limited at 2000, they just assume that someone wont send that many in a month) and 20 hours of calls. For 35 quid a month. I used to regularly go over that, then i learnt to be a bit more sensible.
That plan is with O2, on a 6300, which i actually bought
I like the 6300, it just has its moments of naffness, regularly crashes with too much use, the batteries quite rubbish in reality
Thanks alot guys
PTP
Would that be a fair assumption to make??
Im currently on unlimited texts (in reality its actually limited at 2000, they just assume that someone wont send that many in a month) and 20 hours of calls. For 35 quid a month. I used to regularly go over that, then i learnt to be a bit more sensible.
That plan is with O2, on a 6300, which i actually bought I like the 6300, it just has its moments of naffness, regularly crashes with too much use, the batteries quite rubbish in reality
Thanks alot guys
PTP
I really liked the look of the original iPhone better than the 3G iPhone. I know that Apple gave it the aluminum problem due to reception issues but they can always come up with something.
If I had gotten the original iPhone, I wouldn't have bought a case on it.
On the 3G iPhone, it NEEDED a case because that thing was a scratch/fingerprint magnet without one.
I just preferred the sturdy, aluminum look to the black/white back of the 3G iPhones. They all looked awesome but the aluminum one seemed so much more durable. Drop the 3G iPhone once without a case and it's done.
If I had gotten the original iPhone, I wouldn't have bought a case on it.
On the 3G iPhone, it NEEDED a case because that thing was a scratch/fingerprint magnet without one.
I just preferred the sturdy, aluminum look to the black/white back of the 3G iPhones. They all looked awesome but the aluminum one seemed so much more durable. Drop the 3G iPhone once without a case and it's done.
It would seem that one of the main disadvantages that im gathering from this thread of LOVE for the iPhone is that the contracts, data plans set up by the mobile companies are rather harsh, almost detrimental to the iPhones use/popularity..
Would that be a fair assumption to make??
Im currently on unlimited texts (in reality its actually limited at 2000, they just assume that someone wont send that many in a month) and 20 hours of calls. For 35 quid a month. I used to regularly go over that, then i learnt to be a bit more sensible.
I like the 6300, it just has its moments of naffness, regularly crashes with too much use, the batteries quite rubbish in reality
Thanks alot guys
PTP
you only get 2000 texts per month!? and they call that unlimited??? I could not get by on that...
I regret getting the iPhone 3G because the original iPhone build quality is much better and sturdier. I downgraded to my original iPhone and it's so much easier to hold and type on. By the way... downgrading to the first gen iPhone did not restart my contract.
For me, there are only 2 devices on the market that are worth batting an eyelid at: BlackBerry and iPhone.
I had a BlackBerry originally, and moved over to the first gen iPhone, purely because it was Apple, and revolutionary.
I had a hell of a lot of problems, but luckily I was only a few months away from getting the 3G, so I waited it out.
Again, I suffered lots of problems and found PUSH was something I couldn't live without, after being with a BlackBerry. (People bash BlackBerry's all they want, but the BIS/BES service is unrivaled. It's amazing).
So, I've got a custom BlackBerry Bold. All blacked out
I might go back for another crack at the iPhone, depending on hardware changes and how the 3.0 OS stems out - but right now, I'm happy with my CrackBerry.
I had a BlackBerry originally, and moved over to the first gen iPhone, purely because it was Apple, and revolutionary.
I had a hell of a lot of problems, but luckily I was only a few months away from getting the 3G, so I waited it out.
Again, I suffered lots of problems and found PUSH was something I couldn't live without, after being with a BlackBerry. (People bash BlackBerry's all they want, but the BIS/BES service is unrivaled. It's amazing).
So, I've got a custom BlackBerry Bold. All blacked out
I might go back for another crack at the iPhone, depending on hardware changes and how the 3.0 OS stems out - but right now, I'm happy with my CrackBerry.
In the UK you don't get charged or have texts deducted from your allowance for receiving a message - which I understand is the case.
So while you might well use more than 2000 outgoing messages, in case you don't, 2000 text messages here is exactly that - 2000 outgoing messages.
In the UK you don't get charged or have texts deducted from your allowance for receiving a message - which I understand is the case.
So while you might well use more than 2000 outgoing messages, in case you don't, 2000 text messages here is exactly that - 2000 outgoing messages.
ahhhhh I forgot about that. I guess I could maybe squeeze by with 2,000 texts then.
Not at all. Ive had mine sense launch date now (almost 2 years old!) and I love my phone. Sure there were some annoying things like no MMS but 3.0 is addressing a lot of that anyways. Plus, the phone does so much that most phones dont, so im happy
yes you got it right Kardashian, 2000 texts is part of my contract which i pay for, 35 quid a month which is a good deal in the UK if im led to believe that most contracts are alot more than for the same deal, especially with the amount of calls that i get as well
All in all i probably send/receive about 3000 texts send more texts than i receive... what can i say, i get bored easily and like texting people alot!!
Im probably going to be following your tactics nick, my birthday is in june as well so monies will be received making it a bit easier to afford i reckon
PTP
which is a good deal in the UK if im led to believe that most contracts are alot more than for the same deal, especially with the amount of calls that i get as well All in all i probably send/receive about 3000 texts send more texts than i receive... what can i say, i get bored easily and like texting people alot!!
Im probably going to be following your tactics nick, my birthday is in june as well so monies will be received making it a bit easier to afford i reckon
PTP