Spooky wrote:Very cool but you bring up a very sore point for me...why isnt the iphone able to use car adaptors for audio??? I have ipod connections in both my cars that use the charging port for audio out and the iphone won' t work with either of them. It charges fine but no audio!?!?
The iPhone is a new standard. iPod has dock connector signals for sound (L/R), device control (play/pause/skip), and power.
The iPhone has dock connector signals for sound (L/R), device control (play/pause, ANSWER/Hang-up, skip), Microphone, and power. There will be a whole new round of accessories that know how to speak iPhone's language and leverage its features.
Sport73
"Can't we all just get along? I'll turn this car around RIGHT now!"
One thing it could have is Bluetooth profiles to let it hook up with hands-free setups which come with a lot of cars, typically with a Nav unit. But aparently, it only works with BMW for now.
Another thing which would be cool is if it supported A2DP or stereo to certain Bluetooth headphones. Then if cars supported that, it would just send stgereo sound to the car's sound system.
But I could deal just with Aux in connections too.
The iPhone's bluetooth chip supports A2DP/Stereo bluetooth, it just hasn't been turned on in software yet. Presumably, they're holding back so that they can launch a round of accessories and hype the car connections at some point in the future.
Sport73
"Can't we all just get along? I'll turn this car around RIGHT now!"
Well the iPod Shuffle chipset had FM tuner features they never turned on either.
Maybe Steve doesn't believe in wireless stereo or something.
I wouldn't bother with wireless bluetooth headsets either. But it might be a nice option to have in cars, although aux cables aren't too cumbersome either.
It is believed that Apple plans to introduce a cheaper version of the iPhone, which is likely to be based on the ultra-slim iPod Nano music player.
Stores began selling the iPhone on June 29th and it has proven a runaway success.
Long lines of people turned out when U.S. sales began for the iPhone, a mobile phone with a music player and Web browser. Sales in the first weekend were as high as 700,000 units.
The standard iPhone sells between US$500 and US$600, depending on storage space.
It is expected a new cut-down phone from Apple would be in the US$300 or lower range.
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Thinking out loud: Wouldn't the smaller screen of a Nano iPhone make it tougher to use the iPhone's slick touch interface since the buttons would be that much smaller?
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Are the rest of you as let down by your iPhones as I am?
I still just cannot believe how incredible this thing is! I am traveling with the family in Canada and the iPhone has been the star of this trip. So amazingly helpful and convienent! It has completely replaced my laptop on the trip and has been used for practical purposes almost hourly. Freakin' sweet!
Spooky wrote:Are the rest of you as let down by your iPhones as I am?
I still just cannot believe how incredible this thing is! I am traveling with the family in Canada and the iPhone has been the star of this trip. So amazingly helpful and convienent! It has completely replaced my laptop on the trip and has been used for practical purposes almost hourly. Freakin' sweet!
Couldn't agree more. I am still loving mine. You hit the nail on the head with your "laptop" comment. The WiFi functionality is awesome. The Edge network (when out and about) is decent. I try and stick with mobile sites when on the Edge network. I have a specific mobile sites folder in my bookmarks. I have become pretty much an expert with the keyboard. I type with 2 hands now and the auto correct feature is amazing. I recently "discovered" the magnifying glass feature when using the keyboard. Very convenient when editing text. I have been using the Map feature way more than I ever thought I would. My brother and I are taking my Dad and uncle to Cooperstown at the end of the month for their birthdays. I was bored in the waiting room at the dentist the other day so I routed the trip using the Google Map features...awesome stuff. Everyone I have showed the iPhone to has been impressed. I saw a few of my players (I coach HS baseball) the other day and they know I'm a gadget freak so I showed them the beast. They were very impressed They love the new iPod the most. "Album Cover Flow" is an easy way to show off the iPod features. That usually gets a "wow" or two from people. I have been trying to charge the iPhone every other day instead of every day to conserve the battery (not that I have been having problems with the battery). Supposedly there are 300-350 charges in the battery so I'm trying to stretch its longevity.
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Rub it in boys. I was just reading that with the outrageous data charges that we have here North of the border the iphone may yet still be delayed. And even when it comes out eventually unless they regulate the wireless prices, it may be just out of reach for everyone.
The whole battery thing is overstated. I think you have 300-350 charges before you see battery life at 50-80%. The iphone isn't going to die at charge 351.
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JRod wrote:The whole battery thing is overstated. I think you have 300-350 charges before you see battery life at 50-80%. The iphone isn't going to die at charge 351.
Plus, the 300-350 charges are FULL equivelent charges, not partial ones. In other words, if you just charge after only using 30% of the battery that 30% recharge does not count as one of the 300-350 overall charges just 1/3 or so of one.
As resident Apple fanboy, I've resisted the urge to continue to post about this device, but here goes:
I had a moment today where I realized that the 'new-ness' and novelty of the iPhone had worn off, and it was now a purely functional tool in my life. Rather than losing its luster, my love of the device grew in that moment of realization as it dawned on me how many ways I make use of its features and beautiful aesthetic.
I plotted my whole drive from Florida to Rhode Island on the device, found hotels to stay in along the way, and called them directly for reservations within a few clicks. I stayed entertained with TV shows and video podcasts, and communicated with family/friends via phone and text. I stayed up to date with work over email, and even approved my employees time-sheets using the web browser from a Quiznos in South Carolina.
I took photos of buddies on the golf course, and emailed them off immediately.
I went to Best Buy with my dad and used the iPhone to pull up competitive pricing in a flash, saving him hundreds.
and so much more.
It's even better in practice than it is at first touch. I've dropped it and it has the scars to show it, but even that's grown endearing to me as it reassures me of the devices durability and the fact that (despite its beauty) it's a TOOL, and a great one at that!
Sport73
"Can't we all just get along? I'll turn this car around RIGHT now!"
The whole map-phone-dial mechanisim is as revolutionary as TIVO.
I was looking for a friend of mines phone number. I didn't remember the name where she worked so I googled it, then dialed directly from the website.
Here's the thing for me, I would get an ipod use it for music a lot in the first few months then forget about it because I didn't want to take another device with me.
With the iPhone, I load podcast and other stuff so when I'm out doing something, I just use my phone to listen to them. And since it's a phone, in a few months I would forget about it because I need my phone.
Apple has done it again.
ATT well...
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JRod wrote:The whole map-phone-dial mechanisim is as revolutionary as TIVO.
The only problem is my Blackberry has been doing that for years with Google Maps. Sure, it's cool as hell, but thinking that the iPhone is doing things that have never been done, well that's just silly. As far as I know, there isn't a single thing being done on it that hasn't been done before. Now, if you want to talk about ease of use and ergonomics, I'll have to concede that the thing is revolutionary. But it certainly isn't functionality-wise.
Best Buy doesn't match online prices though, does it?
There's a Sony Style store at a local mall here. They have a free Wifi hotspot. I tried loading sites but they have Websense which blocks shopping sites.
There's also an Apple store in another part of the mall also with free Wifi and you can load any site you want.
Given Apple's history with the iPod, I bet they don't add a lot of the geek features like a GPS chip.
It's funny some of the defensive things you read from Blackberry, Windows Mobile and Symbian users. Like they think you should be able to edit big Excel spreadsheets on it.
How many people are spending more time on their phone instead of a computer at a desk somewhere that they'd have to edit Word and Excel docs on a little screen?
JRod wrote:The whole battery thing is overstated. I think you have 300-350 charges before you see battery life at 50-80%. The iphone isn't going to die at charge 351.
Plus, the 300-350 charges are FULL equivelent charges, not partial ones. In other words, if you just charge after only using 30% of the battery that 30% recharge does not count as one of the 300-350 overall charges just 1/3 or so of one.
I just got back yesterday from a short to Italy for work. One of my colleagues has an iPhone and was using it to no end. Making calls, browsing the web/checking his email, making sure we were going the "right" way to dinner. I think the newness for him is still there since he was putting a ton of hours on the thing without knowing what the bill for all that international use would be. I was impressed with the size of the thing, but honestly I never see myself getting one. I'm happy with my outdated phone, iRiver mp3 player, and a book.
I assume you're talking to me? The GPS was accurate. The diffiiculty with some older cities is simply picking up a signal (narrow streets, 3-5 story buildings). We were simply walking, so I didn't take note of traffic, which I assume you mean whether streets were one way or not.
It's pretty impressive that the IPhone outsold all other smartphones in the month of July. I'm pretty sure that didn't happen in August since most people that wanted one got one already, but still an impressive month for the IPhone.
The iPhone being unlocked is nothing new, but only recently I noticed stores in Markham, Ontario in some of the malls are selling unlocked iPhones and also providing service where you can bring yours in and they will unlock it. Big posters on the store front with pictures of iPhone and the word "unlocked" across it.
They love the new iPod the most. "Album Cover Flow" is an easy way to show off the iPod features. That usually gets a "wow" or two from people. I have been trying to charge the iPhone every other day instead of every day to conserve the battery (not that I have been having problems with the battery). Supposedly there are 300-350 charges in the battery so I'm trying to stretch its longevity.
