I guess nobody else has purchased an iphone. I wouldn't have thought it possible that I was the only one, given their popularity.

52 views and nobody with an iphone? I guess I'm a cult of one around here.

In my opinion, IPhones are overhyped and overpriced, just like every other Mac product. I wouldn't want to buy a phone that is limited to one service provider and is still working on implementing simple functions, like copy and paste and picture texting.

When you buy a Mac, you pay for the name. Maybe that's cool for impressionable art students and graphic designers, but I have no issues with the photo / video editing and music recording capabilities of my PC.

Originally Posted by Archangel

52 views and nobody with an iphone? I guess I'm a cult of one around here.

I have an iPod Touch, and I absolutely love it. I'm almost always within easy reach of wifi so I couldn't justify the recurring costs associated with an iPhone.

I'm amazed at how well it syncs with my Google contacts and calendars over wifi. The email client works very well. The assortment of apps is also impressive.

For me, this has been one of those rare technology experiences that has exceeded my expectation.s

Enjoy your new toy!

The IPhone is not a great phone, but what makes it a great device over all other mobiles is the App Store.

Arch, have you bought any apps yet?

Originally Posted by DrNo

In my opinion, IPhones are overhyped and overpriced, just like every other Mac product. I wouldn't want to buy a phone that is limited to one service provider and is still working on implementing simple functions, like copy and paste and picture texting.

I don't know what you're talking about regarding price. I paid only 199.00 for the 16 gig 3G S. And as for being tied to one service provider, it seems that all of the carriers make exclusive deals now with the newest phones. The Palm Pre being just one example. And what do you mean they are still working on implementing copy and paste and picture texting? Those functions work just fine on my phone. Watch the video I posted and you'll see how it's done. It's a tutorial on all of its functions.

When you buy a Mac, you pay for the name. Maybe that's cool for impressionable art students and graphic designers, but I have no issues with the photo / video editing and music recording capabilities of my PC.

What I find most convenient is the simplicity with which it syncs to my macbook. And since I understand the one, the features of the other are a piece of cake to implement. And I didn't buy it for the name at all but for the function of it. Just as my macbook has never needed any anti-virus software in order to keep it safe from hackers, this phone has features no other phone can duplicate with such ease and simplicity.

Originally Posted by Big_Bear_Scot

The IPhone is not a great phone, but what makes it a great device over all other mobiles is the App Store.

Arch, have you bought any apps yet?

Here's what I mean about the ease and simplicity which the apps contribute to the practicality and convenience of the phone. One app I got is the google voice search, which allows you to speak the search term rather than type it using the miniature keyboard. Even though the keyboard expands, it's easier than typing it in.

I also got the Pandora app which takes one song you choose and directs you to a complete library of similar songs. So you can have different categories within it of different genres of music all in the same place, for free and anywhere you are inclined to listen.

My next favorite app is the iheartradio which allows me to choose my favorites so I can always listen to my favorite talk radio venues as clearly as if its satellite radio.

And speaking of satellite radio, I also downloaded the sirius xm app but I haven't seen the need to use it yet. Also, the flashlight app is just really neat in that it acts as a night light when you go to the bathroom @ 3AM. No lights needed anymore

It also has stupid apps like the Zippo lighter which has a flickering flame when you XXXX on it. It's a great illusion. For games I have downloaded Deerhunter which is a lot of fun with incredible graphics, and Chess which I can play with friends. There are more and thousands more to choose from. There's pretty much an app for anything you could want. The flexibility and versatility that affords the user adds a lot of value to the iphone over the more conventional smart phones. I never got the practical usage from my Blackberry that I am getting from this phone.

And I haven't even talked about the high speed internet access via the 3G network. And the new S version has speed capabilities which AT&Ts 3G service can't keep up with. So as someone who isn't a high tech geek by any means, this is a most impressive little tool. What I like most about it is that with new apps, it never gets boring or out dated. And with 16 gigs of memory it will be hard to fill up.

I have downloaded 150 photos, my complete I tunes library, videos of TV shows, movies and most of the bible in sermon by Chuck Smith teaching almost the whole bible chapter by chapter. Each chapter being approximately a 1 hour sermon. With all of that, I still have 10 gigs left. And of course when I decide I no longer want the videos I currently have on it, I will just de-sync them back to my itunes library and download new ones.

Originally Posted by tester

I have an iPod Touch, and I absolutely love it. I'm almost always within easy reach of wifi so I couldn't justify the recurring costs associated with an iPhone.

I'm amazed at how well it syncs with my Google contacts and calendars over wifi. The email client works very well. The assortment of apps is also impressive.

For me, this has been one of those rare technology experiences that has exceeded my expectation.s

Enjoy your new toy!

I also downloaded a wifi app which searches for the strongest signals wherever you are at. It's called "wifi track" and tells you the signal strength and whether it is an open or locked address. Just so you know.

My brother has the ipod touch and swears by it. He actually showed me how to expand the screen by stretching it with his fingers. I was unaware of that feature.

Here's what I mean about the ease and simplicity which the apps contribute to the practicality and convenience of the phone. One app I got is the google voice search, which allows you to speak the search term rather than type it using the miniature keyboard. Even though the keyboard expands, it's easier than typing it in.

I am getting the iPhone at the end of the month when my current mobile contract runs out.

I have had an iPod Touch for over a year now and I currently use it to listen to podcasts and gaming. Some of the games are amazing and fairly cheap, I would urge you to download Peggle it is digital crack I tell thee.

The iPod touch makes my daily commute into work breeze by, and I can't wait until get my iPhone to mess about with the various features. The only problem is its always connected, so I can reply to emails on the move. This means that I might be doing work on the train rather than playing games.

Originally Posted by Big_Bear_Scot

I am getting the iPhone at the end of the month when my current mobile contract runs out.

I have had an iPod Touch for over a year now and I currently use it to listen to podcasts and gaming. Some of the games are amazing and fairly cheap, I would urge you to download Peggle it is digital crack I tell thee.

I'll check Peggle out ASAP, and thanks for the suggestion. My nephew is so frustrated because last saturday he went to upgrade to the iphone knowing he had 10 days left on his contract. When they wouldn't waive the last 10 days and give him the deal he was very upset and said this is the longest week of his life. This is why it's called a cult, because the followers are such adamant believers in the product.

The iPod touch makes my daily commute into work breeze by, and I can't wait until get my iPhone to mess about with the various features. The only problem is its always connected, so I can reply to emails on the move. This means that I might be doing work on the train rather than playing games.

The point is, at least you'll have the option to accomplish important tasks while commuting or just playing around. The choice will be yours now. Come back to this thread and fill us in on your experiences once you get yours. OK? I guess we're still a pretty small group based on the responses this thread has received though, so it's still a small cult with plenty of room to grow.

Originally Posted by Archangel

I don't know what you're talking about regarding price. I paid only 199.00 for the 16 gig 3G S. And as for being tied to one service provider, it seems that all of the carriers make exclusive deals now with the newest phones. The Palm Pre being just one example. And what do you mean they are still working on implementing copy and paste and picture texting? Those functions work just fine on my phone. Watch the video I posted and you'll see how it's done. It's a tutorial on all of its functions.

My fault. I was talking about the new iPhone from last year. I didn't realize there was ANOTHER new phone a year later with all the features finally implemented. But that's another reason why I'm not a huge fan of Apple.

Originally Posted by DrNo

My fault. I was talking about the new iPhone from last year. I didn't realize there was ANOTHER new phone a year later with all the features finally implemented. But that's another reason why I'm not a huge fan of Apple.

The 3G S is the new generation version of the 3G. You must understand that the 3G owners have access to the FREE upgrade downloads which bring their phones up to par with the newest generation available. It is this flexibility and versatility which attracts so many to this product.

I'm sure that next year a new more improved version of the iphone will come out, but any improvements it offers will be made available to me at that time. I don't see why this would be seen as a negative to you.

Originally Posted by Archangel

I finally went and bought the new iPhone 3G S. When I told my daughter who also owns one, her comment was; so you joined the cult, huh! I do love it though and am enjoying getting to know it. Does anyone else own it yet or am I a lone wolf around here. BTW, the apps are incredible. I'd like any tips about cool apps that anyone has discovered and I have found a few worth sharing also.

I thought it would be nice to have a light non-confrontational discussion for a break, and what's better than discussing hi-tech gadgets?

Apple - iPhone - A Guided Tour

I could get along nice without any type of phone thank you very much,seems
it ringing constantly.But thats just me though.

Originally Posted by zsu2357

I could get along nice without any type of phone thank you very much,seems
it ringing constantly.But thats just me though.

Hi zsu, you said you could, but do you actually do it in this day and age? Are you saying that you don't own a cell phone and never will, in this information age?

Originally Posted by Archangel

The 3G S is the new generation version of the 3G. You must understand that the 3G owners have access to the FREE upgrade downloads which bring their phones up to par with the newest generation available. It is this flexibility and versatility which attracts so many to this product.

I'm sure that next year a new more improved version of the iphone will come out, but any improvements it offers will be made available to me at that time. I don't see why this would be seen as a negative to you.

This doesn't make sense. If old users can just download a new update to bring them up to par with the new phone, why not just offer the download instead of a whole new phone?

There has to be some kind of improvement that the new phone has over the old phone.