Comments on: When is a phone not a phone? – Why I don’t want an iPhone

By: pv354

pv354 — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 03:32:43 +0000

i love my iphone. if you only want to make calls, then get a regular phone. if you want so much more, then get an iphone.

By: Tim

Tim — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 19:18:00 +0000

I have been using various smartphones for years…all Windows Mobile. Currently using the T-Mobile Wing. I am coming to hate the Windows OS, both Mobile and PC. It doesn’t use memory efficiently, it hangs all the time, has to be rebooted twice a day…Windows sucks. I would love an iPhone, but I hate AT&T. Looking forward to hearing about your experiences Ricky.

By: Alan

Alan — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 08:04:17 +0000

Well, even with a 2 year contract, it’s great that they allow you to try it for up to 30 days. That’s very generous of them. Just make sure you erase all your data of it if you decide to return it. And do it at home, because the iPhone can take 2-3 hours to perform the erase itself in a shop.

By: Ricky

Ricky — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 19:57:51 +0000

I wish I could sign up for an 18 month contract, but it’s a 2-year contract here. But I do get 30 days to decide to keep the phone, exchange it for another (1 exchange allowed), or cancel the whole thing.

By: Alan

Alan — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 19:15:52 +0000

Hey, how can you buy an iPhone 3G S on a contract and then return it? Are the rules different in the US?

I’m pretty sure that here in the UK you can’t do that. Once you’ve signed that 18 month phone contract, you’re stuck with O2 (the carrier) and your iPhone until it expires.

Anyway, I will be getting an iPhone 3G S soon too :-) I already have an iPhone 3G 16GB, but I have a friend who’s willing to buy it off me for a very good price. Hence I get to upgrade for a smallish amount.

By: Andy

Andy — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:11:17 +0000

I think the iPhone is a toy for grown-ups. Of course, I also think WAY too many people spend WAY too much time with their cell phones, no matter what the make and model.

By: dj drew

dj drew — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 19:02:34 +0000

well…not buying any software should be easy. there are many apps that are free, or have demo versions. In fact attractions magazine sponsors one of my free apps, the wdwtrivia app. I’m sure you’ll download that one! : )

By: Ricky

Ricky — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 05:09:15 +0000

I went with the 16 gig version as my very old black and white iPod is 20 gigs and, while it is full, I don’t listen to 80% of the music that’s on there. I’m sure 16 gigs will be enough, even if I buy a few apps as well as take photos and video. I’ve never been one to purchase a lot of software, so I won’t be buying many apps, if any. Of course, all of that is dependent on the fact that I actually keep it… which is still debatable. We shall see.

By: Louise

Louise — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 01:21:46 +0000

iPhone or no iPhone the key reason for having a quality mobile phone for me.
1) when the car breaks down at the crest of a hill in the right hand turning lane of a 4 lane road during peak hour….and it turns out the car is in the blind spot of the cameras……………and leaving the car is a suicide mission…..it is nice knowing the phone will have excellent reception to call people.

I do understand the fact that you want to be able to leave the email world behind but I actually find that possible with the iphone and I suspect the reason is because there are 4 phone companies you can sign up with the iphone here and there are many plans and prepaid options to choose from.

I don’t have to pay for a data pack (and don’t) so while I have the capability to access email and I do because it can be included in my existing cap plan it is something I only use when necessary (such as when I need to check updates from lecturers and to see if I have finally received the important email I have ben awaiting from someone) because it is a per MB cost so as long as I balance it with talk time I can keep it under the $250 cap limit.
I pay 39.95+15 per month….which is comparable to any new phone really.

You really just have to get the phone that suits you.
I think the swipe is fine and I am quite capable of swiping without looking at the screen. I actually find the more you have the phone the less you do need to look at it to call. I have navigated to the phone favourites page without looking but I do generally check before I press the favourite so I don’t call the wrong person….
I also find that texting on here and dialing is easier than the last slide phone I had. I found the click buttons getting more and more tedious.
Turning it sideways is WONDERFUL.
The fact that gmail has a iPhone friendly page makes checking email easy although I rarely send one from the phone.

And then as to reliability. Perhaps it is just 3G generally but I have found this the most reliable with amazing clarity phone I have used. I is the easiest and clearest phone to hear a person on.

By: Kellie

Kellie — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 23:56:23 +0000

First of all let me say… GO YOU! Smart move on giving it a try!

Yes, its possible to press the virtual buttons while they are in your pocket, its just more difficult to do so than simply touching it. I’m not going to say that I guarantee it’ll happen, but its definitely possible. Look at it this way: With Apple’s love of simplicity, do you think they would make you do that if it wasn’t necessary? ;)

Yes, turning it sideways for notes, texting, and e-mail is new. You could always do it in Safari, but not in anything else for some reason. Yes it should have been there from the beginning, just like copy & paste… but thats another story. Yay for software updates!

Another feature that I forgot to mention was that it now does video! Say you are just relaxing in the parks for fun and happen to come across something podcast worthy, you can simply take it out and go! No extra equipment necessary.

Plus, if you get the 32 gig, it can replace your ancient iPod! Unless it was a 40 gig or more, in which case never mind.

Look at me still trying to convince you when you’ve already said you are going to give one a whirl. Feel free to tell me to shut up any time now!