iPhone

[-Jv-]

I'm planning to buy an iPhone, because I need a new iPod and my cellphone is almost dead... Any reviews or members that've got the iPhone ?

Thanks alot, Jv

 

[AWPerator]

Friend of mine has it, and I play around with it alot. The only problem is that you can't picture message.

Otherwise, great phone. Suggest one of these cases

http://www.case-mate.com/phones/apple3G/clear-armor-iphone_2

Looks really slick, and is way more durable than it looks.

 

[Deathscythe]

I have an iPhone but not the 3G but I have upgraded to the newest firmware and I think its great. It has a lot of great features and most of the bugs are fixed they add a new release to fix problems like battery draining out to fast due to some apps running and other things but now is the best time to buy one. I believe the 3G is smaller and less expensive than when I bought the iPhone and as awperator said no pic messaging... but you can email pics

I also have it jail broken/hacked to play nes games and app store games free and customize the theme and other stuff things like a video recorder but that takes risks and may mess up your phone if not done correctly

 

[-Jv-]

Thanks alot for the comments any other thoughts ?

 

[Morbid #2 - Banned]

What do you use your cellphone for the most? I'll base my review on that.

 

[-Jv-]

What do you use your cellphone for the most? I'll base my review on that.

Music, games, SMS

 

[Morbid #2 - Banned]

As far as the music goes, I'm not entirely sure how much music you can fit on them... I've never really looked into the iPhone as a mediaplayer.... But I guess it's possible. No different than any other phone as far as I know though.

The games I found for free were actually pretty snazzy, but again.... it's a cellphone so I don't really see why it even needs games on it. Regardless you're going to end up paying for most of the games you'd be interested in playing, and remember, it's a CELLPHONE not a PSP so don't expect the games to be extremely different from your normal phone. There is exceptions to this, as more 3d games are being added to the store.


My experience with SMS/Text Messaging on the iPhone is dismal. Its a pain in the ass, and unless you like correcting mistakes every other letter you will probably just prefer a different phone. However, I only messed with her iPhone for a good 3 days. Apparently it takes some getting used to but even then you make alot of mistakes, so she says. But, it's totally up to you.

The phone features are touchy, like text messaging I'm guessing they take some getting used
before you start to become effective with them.

Make sure you don't sit on it first of all, I've seen two or three broken iPhone from people putting them in their back pockets and just... KAPLOP....

Basically, if you are comfortable spending that much money on a phone that isn't really a phone.... Go for it, you probably won't regret it....

If you are expecting it to actually be useful as a phone, and don't feel comfortable spending that much money on an iPhone I'd probably look into a different phone. Because honestly, unless you're totally into ALL of the pros despite the cons (and viceversa) it might be a waste of money for you.

It really all depends on what you're expecting from it, and what you want/need it to do and whether or not it can meet those needs/wants

 

[trykael]

From everything I've read and heard the new iPhone is terrible as a phone. It's great as a media player, and as a mobile browser, but when it comes to phone services (calls, voice mail, txt messages) and even smart phone utilities (e-mail), it is TERRIBLE. I would suggest staying away from the iPhone until they get all of the bugs worked out. Actually, I'd suggest staying away from AT&T and most of their smart phones until they figure out what's going on with the 3G upgrade. It seems the Tilt and several other phones are also experiencing problems.

 

[-Jv-]

As far as the music goes, I'm not entirely sure how much music you can fit on them... I've never really looked into the iPhone as a mediaplayer.... But I guess it's possible. No different than any other phone as far as I know though.

The games I found for free were actually pretty snazzy, but again.... it's a cellphone so I don't really see why it even needs games on it. Regardless you're going to end up paying for most of the games you'd be interested in playing, and remember, it's a CELLPHONE not a PSP so don't expect the games to be extremely different from your normal phone. There is exceptions to this, as more 3d games are being added to the store.


My experience with SMS/Text Messaging on the iPhone is dismal. Its a pain in the ass, and unless you like correcting mistakes every other letter you will probably just prefer a different phone. However, I only messed with her iPhone for a good 3 days. Apparently it takes some getting used to but even then you make alot of mistakes, so she says. But, it's totally up to you.

The phone features are touchy, like text messaging I'm guessing they take some getting used
before you start to become effective with them.

Make sure you don't sit on it first of all, I've seen two or three broken iPhone from people putting them in their back pockets and just... KAPLOP....

Basically, if you are comfortable spending that much money on a phone that isn't really a phone.... Go for it, you probably won't regret it....

If you are expecting it to actually be useful as a phone, and don't feel comfortable spending that much money on an iPhone I'd probably look into a different phone. Because honestly, unless you're totally into ALL of the pros despite the cons (and viceversa) it might be a waste of money for you.

It really all depends on what you're expecting from it, and what you want/need it to do and whether or not it can meet those needs/wants

Thanks, I own a PSP but I find myself not playing games but rather watch movies and listen to music... I think i'm going to buy one !