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NetCashJoe · 08-14-2007, 11:13 AM

I'm thinking about getting the iPhone and am hoping that some of you nice people on GFY can provide some insight. Also, how are you all finding the AT&T/Cingular service? I've been with Sprint for as long as I've had a cell phone and the service has been great. I'm a little hesitant to switch.

DateDoc · 08-14-2007, 11:19 AM

Wait for the next one to come out which is rumored to be happening for xmas. It is a great phone but needs a few things to be the best phone out there. If I was Apple I would add an instant messenger, add a flash for the camera, make it able to record clips instead of just being able to take pics, needs faster internet when not on wifi (3G) and having GPS would be nice.

AssPirate · 08-14-2007, 11:21 AM

Yeah I heard about that too. Iphone may be a great media player, but its cellphone functions leave a lot to be desired. :-(

DateDoc · 08-14-2007, 11:22 AM

As a phone it works great.

WonderWoman · 08-14-2007, 11:24 AM

I have one word for you: BATTERY.

Apple really needs to stop doing that crap with the batteries on the ipod and iphone. They should make them replaceable since the charge runs out so fast.

Babaganoosh · 08-14-2007, 11:24 AM

Con: You will look like a pretentious queer sitting in starbucks sipping your latte and yacking on your iphone.

jgabra62 · 08-14-2007, 11:26 AM

I think its already one of the best phones out there...
The features that it already has makes up for the ones that are missing.
I've been with ATT/Cingular for years and I've never had any major problems...plus, their customer service is phenomenal. So, if you were to have a problem they are excellent at resolving it so that the customer is always happy.
The iPhone itself is great. It doesnt freeze up like most phones do and its built like a truck. Im not very good with my phones...and Im notorious for dropping them and breaking them. My iPhone has been dropped several times already and there is barely a scratch anywhere on the phone, plus the scratch resistant screen is a nice touch.
If I had any real complaints, it would be the slow internet service...but it is tolerable.

UniversalPass Pete · 08-14-2007, 11:26 AM

All I know is I saw one for the first time a few days ago and was fucking blown away! I was wondering why everyone was making such a big deal, but now I realize just how cool they are. But yes, count on the second generation to have improvements, and be less expensive.

DateDoc · 08-14-2007, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Babaganoosh

Con: You will look like a pretentious queer sitting in starbucks sipping your latte and yacking on your iphone.

only if u get the B&O bluetooth headset

tASSy · 08-14-2007, 11:31 AM

every phone i got from at&t wireless ---> cingular ---> at&t broke within a few months and going through their warranty program wasted an average of 4 hours of just phone time to get my phone replaced. i finally got fed up with their terrible service and coverage that bragged "best in the bay area" on a billboard every other mile but dropped my calls or sounded like chicken scratch all the time.

i really want an iPhone, but i'll wait for the next generation, apple bugs always seem better the second go 'round. maybe by then another carrier will pick them up.

DateDoc · 08-14-2007, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by tASSy

i really want an iPhone, but i'll wait for the next generation, apple bugs always seem better the second go 'round. maybe by then another carrier will pick them up.

If you are waiting on another carrier you will be waiting for 4 years Tassy.

drjones · 08-14-2007, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by BusterPorn

If you are waiting on another carrier you will be waiting for 4 years Tassy.

http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/breaking/...aim-289148.php

Looks like the iPhone hackers out there may have finally gotten it completely unlocked. This would mean you can buy one, and use it on any network (excluding sprint and verizon since they use a different type of network than ATT).

Really depends what you want out of a phone. If you want a phone that really is light years ahead of anything else when it comes to the user interface, and is hands down the best web browsing experience, and media player experience on a phone then you will want the iPhone. If your more worried about power email features and sync'ing email with exchange etc your better off with something else.

ADL Josh · 08-14-2007, 12:46 PM

what's up Joe?...not sure how relevant this is, but i just saw this video after seeing this post, check it out

http://break.com/index/the-300-page-iphone-bill.html

dissipate · 08-14-2007, 01:05 PM

my blackberry still suits me just fine

CE_Ardy · 08-14-2007, 01:17 PM

Joe, its not a business phone like a blackberry, but it has a lot of cool features. My only complaint is the call volume is lower then most.

NetCashJoe · 08-14-2007, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ADL Josh

what's up Joe?...not sure how relevant this is, but i just saw this video after seeing this post, check it out

http://break.com/index/the-300-page-iphone-bill.html

Yo Josh! That chick is smokin'!!

Violetta · 08-14-2007, 01:56 PM

I dont get it. Iphone sucks... Nokia N95

NetCashJoe · 08-14-2007, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XRated-Marketing

Joe, its not a business phone like a blackberry, but it has a lot of cool features. My only complaint is the call volume is lower then most.

thanks Ardy!

KILL_FRENZY · 08-14-2007, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BusterPorn

Wait for the next one to come out which is rumored to be happening for xmas.

That's what I can recommend too

Cory W · 08-14-2007, 02:09 PM

The iPhone is the best phone ever made. The Blackberry is great, however, I do feel the iPhone is better.

You have to use one for a week to understand why.

LBBV · 08-14-2007, 02:29 PM

I moved from a Treo 700 on Verizon to an Iphone with ATT. So far, I have not been disappointed.

ATT's coverage has been good for me, and I travel a lot.

I was on Verizon's hi-speed network with my Treo and while the Edge network is a bit slow, it's not that much slower than my Treo was. Wireless is flawless. It connects transparently to any open network and tells me about locked networks it finds.

Email works fine. There is no mass delete...yet, so that is sort of a PITA, but I just deal with my spam folder when I'm at a computer. I use IMAP and have not had a single problem. Calendar and email syncs perfectly with my Outlook 2007 client.

Call volume is fine for me (and after years in a rock band, my hearing isn't what it used to be) and the cool part is that when you're using the earbuds, you hear the caller in both ears so it sounds even better...more like a live conversation. I don't use the earbuds for listening to music though...I either use my Sennheisers or my V-MODA buds.

I don't use it much as a camera so flash is not important to me nor is the ability to take videos.

I also don't do a lot of text messaging. It does have an SMS client that I haven't even used yet. I'm old school...if you want to talk to me, call me ;-)

The keyboard took a bit of getting used to, but I'm actually faster on this now than I was my Treo.

My battery life is more then acceptable. I use it a lot and charge it about every 3-4 days.

The cool factor is amazing. I'm still blown away by the interface.

So, for me, it's the best phone I've ever had...

-- Bill

slapass · 08-14-2007, 02:37 PM

Love mine. Yes it is a little quiet. The battery is fine once i quit firing it up ever 20 minutes to show off. But you can actually surf the web and do email fine. All on a handheld so i have to say i am more then pleased with it.

TwinCities · 08-14-2007, 06:20 PM

I see people bitching a lot about the lack of a removable battery. Be honest, have you EVER had to buy or needed to change out a battery in you rprevious cell phones? I don't know anyone that has. Typically a cellphone is not kept longer than a battery will no longer hold a charge.

collegeboobies · 08-14-2007, 06:28 PM

I have no problems with battery. Internet speed when not on Wifi, thats an issue with any phone, not a damn thing they can do about it.

NetCashJoe · 08-14-2007, 07:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LBBV

I moved from a Treo 700 on Verizon to an Iphone with ATT. So far, I have not been disappointed.

ATT's coverage has been good for me, and I travel a lot.

I was on Verizon's hi-speed network with my Treo and while the Edge network is a bit slow, it's not that much slower than my Treo was. Wireless is flawless. It connects transparently to any open network and tells me about locked networks it finds.

Email works fine. There is no mass delete...yet, so that is sort of a PITA, but I just deal with my spam folder when I'm at a computer. I use IMAP and have not had a single problem. Calendar and email syncs perfectly with my Outlook 2007 client.

Call volume is fine for me (and after years in a rock band, my hearing isn't what it used to be) and the cool part is that when you're using the earbuds, you hear the caller in both ears so it sounds even better...more like a live conversation. I don't use the earbuds for listening to music though...I either use my Sennheisers or my V-MODA buds.

I don't use it much as a camera so flash is not important to me nor is the ability to take videos.

I also don't do a lot of text messaging. It does have an SMS client that I haven't even used yet. I'm old school...if you want to talk to me, call me ;-)

The keyboard took a bit of getting used to, but I'm actually faster on this now than I was my Treo.

My battery life is more then acceptable. I use it a lot and charge it about every 3-4 days.

The cool factor is amazing. I'm still blown away by the interface.

So, for me, it's the best phone I've ever had...

-- Bill

Hey Bill - that's great info. Thank you. I have the Treo 650 and really think I'm ready to part with it. It's been good to me - but the iPhone just looks too cool to pass up!

12clicks · 08-14-2007, 08:50 PM

pros- all the cool guys have one
cons- you're not cool

ThePornPusher · 08-14-2007, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ADL Josh

what's up Joe?...not sure how relevant this is, but i just saw this video after seeing this post, check it out

http://break.com/index/the-300-page-iphone-bill.html

HAHAH I got the same thing with my first iphone bill. I was like WHAT THE HELL IS THIS ALL ABOUT?

$tandaman · 08-14-2007, 09:59 PM

Best phone i've ever had.

I get work done in the car, anywhere i wait.. sure edge is slow. but it's decent enough to do the job.
Browsing is awesome.. overall interface is osx.. nuff said..

If you want to actually enjoy your phone, not fumble to figure out how shit works.. you should try it out.

Cory W · 08-14-2007, 10:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by $tandaman

Best phone i've ever had.

I get work done in the car, anywhere i wait.. sure edge is slow. but it's decent enough to do the job.
Browsing is awesome.. overall interface is osx.. nuff said..

If you want to actually enjoy your phone, not fumble to figure out how shit works.. you should try it out.

People who don't like the iPhone, don't have one.

Firehorse · 08-14-2007, 10:07 PM

I will have to wait until next year before we seem them in Australia!

It's great to get all this feedback in advance!

potter · 08-14-2007, 10:14 PM

at&t/cingular > all

I've not had a single problem with their service and i've had them since 99

NetCashJoe · 08-15-2007, 07:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 12clicks

pros- all the cool guys have one
cons- you're not cool

I can only aspire to be as cool as you!!

08-14-2007, 11:13 AM	#1
NetCashJoe Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 180	iPhone - Pros & Cons I'm thinking about getting the iPhone and am hoping that some of you nice people on GFY can provide some insight. Also, how are you all finding the AT&T/Cingular service? I've been with Sprint for as long as I've had a cell phone and the service has been great. I'm a little hesitant to switch. __________________ NetCash Joe VP, Business Development ICQ: 418067109 Email: [email protected] http://www.netcash.com

08-14-2007, 11:19 AM	#2
DateDoc Outside looking in. Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: To Hell You Ride Posts: 14,243	Wait for the next one to come out which is rumored to be happening for xmas. It is a great phone but needs a few things to be the best phone out there. If I was Apple I would add an instant messenger, add a flash for the camera, make it able to record clips instead of just being able to take pics, needs faster internet when not on wifi (3G) and having GPS would be nice. __________________

08-14-2007, 11:21 AM	#3
AssPirate Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 2,135	Yeah I heard about that too. Iphone may be a great media player, but its cellphone functions leave a lot to be desired. :-( __________________

08-14-2007, 11:22 AM	#4
DateDoc Outside looking in. Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: To Hell You Ride Posts: 14,243	As a phone it works great. __________________

08-14-2007, 11:24 AM	#5
WonderWoman Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: LA Posts: 1,439	I have one word for you: BATTERY. Apple really needs to stop doing that crap with the batteries on the ipod and iphone. They should make them replaceable since the charge runs out so fast. __________________ Lubna ICQ: 321946016

08-14-2007, 11:24 AM	#6
Babaganoosh ♥♥♥ Likes Hugs ♥♥♥ Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: /home Posts: 15,841	Con: You will look like a pretentious queer sitting in starbucks sipping your latte and yacking on your iphone. __________________ I like pie.

08-14-2007, 11:26 AM	#7
jgabra62 Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,396	I think its already one of the best phones out there... The features that it already has makes up for the ones that are missing. I've been with ATT/Cingular for years and I've never had any major problems...plus, their customer service is phenomenal. So, if you were to have a problem they are excellent at resolving it so that the customer is always happy. The iPhone itself is great. It doesnt freeze up like most phones do and its built like a truck. Im not very good with my phones...and Im notorious for dropping them and breaking them. My iPhone has been dropped several times already and there is barely a scratch anywhere on the phone, plus the scratch resistant screen is a nice touch. If I had any real complaints, it would be the slow internet service...but it is tolerable. __________________ Joey 'J-Gabz' Gabra NMS Productions USA, LLC [email protected] Skype: jgabra62

08-14-2007, 11:26 AM	#8
UniversalPass Pete Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Los Angeles, CA http://www.universalpass.com Posts: 7,368	All I know is I saw one for the first time a few days ago and was fucking blown away! I was wondering why everyone was making such a big deal, but now I realize just how cool they are. But yes, count on the second generation to have improvements, and be less expensive. __________________ V4.0 It's Here! NOT JUST AVS ANYMORE! Teen Whore Fetish All Milf Sluts Real Asian Cunts All Latina Cunts Massive XXX Boobs All Out Anal Since 1997. ICQ: 107746038

08-14-2007, 11:31 AM	#10
tASSy Spread The Pink! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: pinktown! Posts: 8,229	every phone i got from at&t wireless ---> cingular ---> at&t broke within a few months and going through their warranty program wasted an average of 4 hours of just phone time to get my phone replaced. i finally got fed up with their terrible service and coverage that bragged "best in the bay area" on a billboard every other mile but dropped my calls or sounded like chicken scratch all the time. i really want an iPhone, but i'll wait for the next generation, apple bugs always seem better the second go 'round. maybe by then another carrier will pick them up. __________________ tassyPINK ICQ ~ 318097066 *

08-14-2007, 12:46 PM	#13
ADL Josh Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 3,026	what's up Joe?...not sure how relevant this is, but i just saw this video after seeing this post, check it out http://break.com/index/the-300-page-iphone-bill.html __________________ ICQ: 395-433-632

08-14-2007, 01:05 PM	#14
dissipate The Dirty Frenchman Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Lost Angeles Posts: 8,904	my blackberry still suits me just fine

08-14-2007, 01:17 PM	#15
CE_Ardy Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 592	Joe, its not a business phone like a blackberry, but it has a lot of cool features. My only complaint is the call volume is lower then most. __________________ Email : [email protected] Icq : 438739411

08-14-2007, 01:56 PM	#17
Violetta Affiliate Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 28,735	I dont get it. Iphone sucks... Nokia N95 __________________ M&A Queen

08-14-2007, 02:09 PM	#20
Cory W Deeply shallow Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hollywood, Ca. Posts: 9,133	The iPhone is the best phone ever made. The Blackberry is great, however, I do feel the iPhone is better. You have to use one for a week to understand why. __________________ ICQ: 292310358 Offering writing and content services (mainstream). Marketing for L3 Payments

08-14-2007, 02:29 PM	#21
LBBV Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Atlanta Posts: 936	I moved from a Treo 700 on Verizon to an Iphone with ATT. So far, I have not been disappointed. ATT's coverage has been good for me, and I travel a lot. I was on Verizon's hi-speed network with my Treo and while the Edge network is a bit slow, it's not that much slower than my Treo was. Wireless is flawless. It connects transparently to any open network and tells me about locked networks it finds. Email works fine. There is no mass delete...yet, so that is sort of a PITA, but I just deal with my spam folder when I'm at a computer. I use IMAP and have not had a single problem. Calendar and email syncs perfectly with my Outlook 2007 client. Call volume is fine for me (and after years in a rock band, my hearing isn't what it used to be) and the cool part is that when you're using the earbuds, you hear the caller in both ears so it sounds even better...more like a live conversation. I don't use the earbuds for listening to music though...I either use my Sennheisers or my V-MODA buds. I don't use it much as a camera so flash is not important to me nor is the ability to take videos. I also don't do a lot of text messaging. It does have an SMS client that I haven't even used yet. I'm old school...if you want to talk to me, call me ;-) The keyboard took a bit of getting used to, but I'm actually faster on this now than I was my Treo. My battery life is more then acceptable. I use it a lot and charge it about every 3-4 days. The cool factor is amazing. I'm still blown away by the interface. So, for me, it's the best phone I've ever had... -- Bill __________________ National Net Hosting. Handled. See our new line of inexpensive Dedicated Servers \| Cabinets starting at $795 \| CDN [email protected] \| 888-4-NATNET \| www.nationalnet.com

08-14-2007, 02:37 PM	#22
slapass Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Earth Posts: 14,625	Love mine. Yes it is a little quiet. The battery is fine once i quit firing it up ever 20 minutes to show off. But you can actually surf the web and do email fine. All on a handheld so i have to say i am more then pleased with it.

08-14-2007, 06:20 PM	#23
TwinCities Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 492	I see people bitching a lot about the lack of a removable battery. Be honest, have you EVER had to buy or needed to change out a battery in you rprevious cell phones? I don't know anyone that has. Typically a cellphone is not kept longer than a battery will no longer hold a charge.

08-14-2007, 06:28 PM	#24
collegeboobies So Fucking Banned Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 3,644	I have no problems with battery. Internet speed when not on Wifi, thats an issue with any phone, not a damn thing they can do about it.

08-14-2007, 08:50 PM	#26
12clicks Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: God's right hand Posts: 19,801	pros- all the cool guys have one cons- you're not cool __________________ I'm not a dinosaur, I'm a crocodile. I've seen dinosaurs come and go and I'm left unimpressed.

08-14-2007, 09:59 PM	#28
$tandaman Pimping 8EZ Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: New Jersey Posts: 3,530	Best phone i've ever had. I get work done in the car, anywhere i wait.. sure edge is slow. but it's decent enough to do the job. Browsing is awesome.. overall interface is osx.. nuff said.. If you want to actually enjoy your phone, not fumble to figure out how shit works.. you should try it out. __________________ CentroProfits.com - Make money with 3000+ Models! ModelCentro.com - Multiple award winning hosted CMS designed to run solo model sites, with affiliate program built in. Launch your model site in 24 hrs or less! FanCentro.com - Premium social network for SWs & Fans!

08-14-2007, 10:07 PM	#30
Firehorse Desire it and have it!!! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: www.fuckwithfire.com ICQ 512915 Posts: 30,767	I will have to wait until next year before we seem them in Australia! It's great to get all this feedback in advance! __________________ MySweetEbony

08-14-2007, 10:14 PM	#31
potter Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Denver Posts: 6,559	at&t/cingular > all I've not had a single problem with their service and i've had them since 99 __________________