OH is in the States at present and was thinking about bringing back an Iphone or two. Anyone got one - are they worth the $$$?

I haven't got one but someone in work from the States does and they are fantastic.... I would buy one in the States if I was going to get one as it will be cheaper as long as they are compatible with Aus networks...

Lau x

OH has one .... doesnt like it, waste of money, terrified he's going to break the screen, cant SEE the screen if it is sunny which is a major problem out here. Never really uses all the applications like he thought he would. Its also too big and bulky despite being.

I have the Motorola Ming - he likes that much better. maybe check that out if you want the same sort of features on a smaller phone.

I've got one and while it does lack a few things (most notably 3G and Exchange sync) it is a fine geek tool and a conversation starter It is an extremely good phone I think - easy to use but also very flash. And if you're a geek like me, pretty easy to get under the skin and make your own mods, etc.

Buy it in the US (or via ebay ) and then use ZiPhone to unlock it for your Aus SIM card. Simple as that

Yay! Does is sync with Outlook calendar?

I'm not a geek but OH most definitely is (he's in IT).

Thanks for the advice. I'm quite happy with my Sony thing (not really into gadgets that much, you never end up using the features!) but OH is very keen to get us both one. He's stocking up on electrical goods while he's over there.

It has configs for various mail services built in but it doesn't do Exchange server - well, it does but only if your IT department had IMAP configured (many don't). There is talk that by June this year, there will be a proper Exchange sync client (like Windows Mobile devices have) but this remains to be seen.

So the short answer is yes it does but it may not be possible for everybody. I look after our mail server at work so ...... well let's just say it's not a problem for me


PS The web browser is a proper web browser, not a cut-down one like on most phones.

Love the look of that Ming That's more me if your OH is wanting to buy pressies for everyone

I LOVE my ming .... its FABULOUS! only thing you need to know that you have to buy the memory card to put on your MP3's or anything as the internal memory only stores about 2 pics and 3 downloaded ringtones so get the card and you can put everything on it.

love Amazon too .... got the phone unlocked for $220 US

Oh no I'm getting worried now as he'll never get round to sorting it out - too busy with clients. He is my IT department I'm afraid - I'm at uni and I'm really keen on the calendar facility to keep me organised.

Who do you work for? You probably know each other (he's in Sharepoint)

good thing is that if you do get them and dont like them there are queues of people who'll buy it off you for what you paid for it

I'm sure he'll enjoy it - just remember to get the cover for it to protect it.

It's a great looking phone ... love that transparent cover.

I'll run the pressie for everyone thing past OH tomorrow when I speak to him

Unfortunately my phone is only a few months old, we have an expensive trip back to visit the folks and I've just had to buy a new car so a new phone doesn't even appear on my wish list let alone sit at the bottom of it but as i say, if Rabsody's OH wants to buy me a gift, who am I to say no

www.itassociates.com.au. And if he's in SharePoint, he must be in demand!

If it's calendar sync you are after, the iPhone will sync with Outlook (via iTunes bizarrely) when you have it plugged in - it will also sync your contacts and internet favourites - but it will not sync calendars when not plugged in. If you only need to update it once a day - no problemo. And it's an absolute breeze to configure first time anyway so you could probably sack hubby