iPhone on the way

Geek · 09-18-2007, 05:16 PM

My second RAZR has completely given up the ghost. Well, I shouldn't say completely because I can still turn it on and text but I can't make any phone calls because it reboots mid conversation. Bit the bullet and bought a 4GB iPhone. I didn't really have the money to spend on the 8GB at the moment, nor do I need it. 4GB is big enough, if I want a bigger MP3 player I'll get one of the 160GB drives. Supposed to be here on Friday.

ccwilli3 · 09-22-2007, 06:54 PM

well?

Geek · 09-23-2007, 09:25 PM

I like it. It's not the end-all/be-all of phones that everyone was expecting but it's a great starting point for an excellent product.

The interface is awesome - I have no complaints about it. Typing takes a little getting used to but I'm already getting the hang of it after just two days.

One thing that sticks out as a negative at the moment is the Bluetooth. I haven't found a way to not make it discoverable. To me that's a security flaw and enough reason to leave it turned off unless I'm in the car and using my headset.

Haven't been to too many places around town yet so I can't comment on Edge coverage but so far it seems ok. Not the fastest(we all knew that) but for me it's satisfactory. If I need bandwidth I find a hotspot and crack open my laptop.

Battery life is pretty impressive so far. Gave it a full charge Friday afternoon when I got it. I have over 2hrs of talk time on it and an additional 3-4hrs of tinkering with weather widgets, text messages, browsing the web some(about 8mb worth downstream), messing with the camera, etc. As of tonight when I threw it back on the charger I still had ~25% battery life, maybe more. I think once the "new" factor wears off I can probably get 3 days out of a charge pretty easily.

This isn't really an issue, but more of a 'would be nice' thing. I wish that sounds/tones/beeps(outside of ringtones and alarm sounds) would be customizable. I'm sure it can all be changed via hacks, but why not just build it into the software - it's both simple enough and nice enough. Hopefully in a newer revision... BTW, stock ringtones SUCK.

Overall verdict: It's a great gadget that does well with the few things that it was designed for. I haven't found it to be exceptional at anything yet, but changes are only a software update away. I'm also glad that I waited and didn't rush to dish out $500-$600 for it because I might've been disappointed. For the $200 that I paid out of pocket I think it's an awesome device and there was no better option in that price range.

sheepofblue · 09-23-2007, 09:30 PM

Why use your laptop? Can't it hook up via wireless also? Does the McAdx widget work on it?

Geek · 09-23-2007, 09:49 PM

What widget?

I never made one.

sheepofblue · 09-23-2007, 10:00 PM

I made one

Geek · 09-24-2007, 05:44 AM

That's right, I remember now. There's some changes coming to the site here(

) and attachment permissions will be getting updated so you can upload it.

Then I'll answer your question.

OSIRIS · 10-09-2007, 07:45 AM

Need an updated iPhone report! I was browsing the AT&T store

Geek · 10-09-2007, 04:02 PM

I have no issues to speak of. There's a few annoying bugs but I haven't applied the latest firmware yet. Giving it some time for them to iron out any potential issues before I install it.

As far as battery life - I'm getting about 6hrs of usage(mostly browsing the web and some talk time) and about 2 1/2 - 3 days of stand by out of it. Not bad.

Still haven't put any music or movies on it.

Works as advertised, no problems to speak of.

Geek · 01-05-2008, 12:43 PM

Had a chance to use it in Eastern Europe recently. I had zero problems calling back Stateside. It sensed that I was overseas and automatically turned on International Assist so I was able to call people out of my contact list without having to do anything extra. Visual voicemail and data did not work but SMS did. At $3/min for voice and $.50 per SMS it didn't get a whole lot of use but I used it enough to try it out.

sheepofblue · 01-05-2008, 01:07 PM

I want one but am waiting for Macworld and the SDK before dropping any $$$

09-18-2007, 05:16 PM	#1
Geek 's make the world go 'round. Join Date: 01-02-2007 Location: SC Posts: 1,086	iPhone on the way My second RAZR has completely given up the ghost. Well, I shouldn't say completely because I can still turn it on and text but I can't make any phone calls because it reboots mid conversation. Bit the bullet and bought a 4GB iPhone. I didn't really have the money to spend on the 8GB at the moment, nor do I need it. 4GB is big enough, if I want a bigger MP3 player I'll get one of the 160GB drives. Supposed to be here on Friday. __________________ "People should not be afraid of their governments. Governments should be afraid of their people" Motorcycle fanatic?

09-22-2007, 06:54 PM	#2
ccwilli3 Registered Member Join Date: 01-24-2007 Location: Savannah now... Posts: 37	Re: iPhone on the way well?

09-23-2007, 09:25 PM	#3
Geek 's make the world go 'round. Join Date: 01-02-2007 Location: SC Posts: 1,086	Re: iPhone on the way I like it. It's not the end-all/be-all of phones that everyone was expecting but it's a great starting point for an excellent product. The interface is awesome - I have no complaints about it. Typing takes a little getting used to but I'm already getting the hang of it after just two days. One thing that sticks out as a negative at the moment is the Bluetooth. I haven't found a way to not make it discoverable. To me that's a security flaw and enough reason to leave it turned off unless I'm in the car and using my headset. Haven't been to too many places around town yet so I can't comment on Edge coverage but so far it seems ok. Not the fastest(we all knew that) but for me it's satisfactory. If I need bandwidth I find a hotspot and crack open my laptop. Battery life is pretty impressive so far. Gave it a full charge Friday afternoon when I got it. I have over 2hrs of talk time on it and an additional 3-4hrs of tinkering with weather widgets, text messages, browsing the web some(about 8mb worth downstream), messing with the camera, etc. As of tonight when I threw it back on the charger I still had ~25% battery life, maybe more. I think once the "new" factor wears off I can probably get 3 days out of a charge pretty easily. This isn't really an issue, but more of a 'would be nice' thing. I wish that sounds/tones/beeps(outside of ringtones and alarm sounds) would be customizable. I'm sure it can all be changed via hacks, but why not just build it into the software - it's both simple enough and nice enough. Hopefully in a newer revision... BTW, stock ringtones SUCK. Overall verdict: It's a great gadget that does well with the few things that it was designed for. I haven't found it to be exceptional at anything yet, but changes are only a software update away. I'm also glad that I waited and didn't rush to dish out $500-$600 for it because I might've been disappointed. For the $200 that I paid out of pocket I think it's an awesome device and there was no better option in that price range. __________________ "People should not be afraid of their governments. Governments should be afraid of their people" Motorcycle fanatic?

09-23-2007, 09:30 PM	#4
sheepofblue Not a screen of death Join Date: 01-03-2007 Location: Huntsville Age: 48 Posts: 716	Re: iPhone on the way Why use your laptop? Can't it hook up via wireless also? Does the McAdx widget work on it? __________________ A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way

09-23-2007, 09:49 PM	#5
Geek 's make the world go 'round. Join Date: 01-02-2007 Location: SC Posts: 1,086	Re: iPhone on the way What widget? I never made one. __________________ "People should not be afraid of their governments. Governments should be afraid of their people" Motorcycle fanatic?

09-23-2007, 10:00 PM	#6
sheepofblue Not a screen of death Join Date: 01-03-2007 Location: Huntsville Age: 48 Posts: 716	Re: iPhone on the way I made one __________________ A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way

09-24-2007, 05:44 AM	#7
Geek 's make the world go 'round. Join Date: 01-02-2007 Location: SC Posts: 1,086	Re: iPhone on the way That's right, I remember now. There's some changes coming to the site here() and attachment permissions will be getting updated so you can upload it. Then I'll answer your question. __________________ "People should not be afraid of their governments. Governments should be afraid of their people" Motorcycle fanatic?

10-09-2007, 07:45 AM	#8
OSIRIS Member Join Date: 01-03-2007 Location: Virginia Age: 32 Posts: 96	Re: iPhone on the way Need an updated iPhone report! I was browsing the AT&T store __________________ http://www.motorcycleaddicts.org The iPhone....it holds 2 BILLION songs...150 kabillion contacts...on/off button!

10-09-2007, 04:02 PM	#9
Geek 's make the world go 'round. Join Date: 01-02-2007 Location: SC Posts: 1,086	Re: iPhone on the way I have no issues to speak of. There's a few annoying bugs but I haven't applied the latest firmware yet. Giving it some time for them to iron out any potential issues before I install it. As far as battery life - I'm getting about 6hrs of usage(mostly browsing the web and some talk time) and about 2 1/2 - 3 days of stand by out of it. Not bad. Still haven't put any music or movies on it. Works as advertised, no problems to speak of. __________________ "People should not be afraid of their governments. Governments should be afraid of their people" Motorcycle fanatic?

01-05-2008, 12:43 PM	#10
Geek 's make the world go 'round. Join Date: 01-02-2007 Location: SC Posts: 1,086	Re: iPhone on the way Had a chance to use it in Eastern Europe recently. I had zero problems calling back Stateside. It sensed that I was overseas and automatically turned on International Assist so I was able to call people out of my contact list without having to do anything extra. Visual voicemail and data did not work but SMS did. At $3/min for voice and $.50 per SMS it didn't get a whole lot of use but I used it enough to try it out. __________________ "People should not be afraid of their governments. Governments should be afraid of their people" Motorcycle fanatic?

01-05-2008, 01:07 PM	#11
sheepofblue Not a screen of death Join Date: 01-03-2007 Location: Huntsville Age: 48 Posts: 716	Re: iPhone on the way I want one but am waiting for Macworld and the SDK before dropping any $$$ __________________ A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way