iPhone
Jan 28th 2008, 1:44 am
#16
Mr. Grumpy
Joined: Jun 2003
Location: Nashville, TN
Posts: 3,100
Re: iPhone
I assume you had to "jailbreak" the iPhone to allow it to run non-Apple code to do the whole VNC thing? I'd be tempted to switch from my (admittedly very good) corporate HTC TyTN if I could run VNC on an iPhone, but I'm not keen on buying a personal phone and then immediately voiding the Apple warranty! 
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)Its excellent, but may be a pointless upgrade for you
can you mail me the link to vnc you use? i've been hunting for this for a while
The iphone 3g (or lack of it) although an old complaint is completely valid. aside from just using the internet on the phone, using my Kaiser as a broadband modem connected to my laptop is an incredibly useful feature, especially since its only $20 a month unlimited data
i only really spend my time in nashville and knoxville which both have good 3g/hspda coverage
downstream in knoxville is about 1.3 mbits per second and just under 1 mbit per second in nashville
Jan 28th 2008, 4:40 pm
#17
Up Yir Kilt
Joined: Oct 2002
Location: Scotland > London > San Francisco
Posts: 672
Re: iPhone
Had my iPhone for about 6 months - no problems other than checking the web for no real reason other than I can.
Jan 29th 2008, 1:03 am
#18
Arrogant ****
Joined: Jan 2004
Location: Plano, TX
Posts: 4,323
Re: iPhone
A friend of mine has an iphone, and yes, I have to admit its very cool. Lack of 3g is a big downer, however, I'm sure it will appear in later incarnations.
But, I'd never get one myself - I hate Apple's marketing, I hate their locking down of everything, I hate their limiting of third party development, I hate they force you onto a particular carrier and contract. I actually hope that all of their bullshit causes their downfall, to be honest. Every time I see one of those idiots in a black shirt being all smarmy, I want to punch them! :curse:
But, I'd never get one myself - I hate Apple's marketing, I hate their locking down of everything, I hate their limiting of third party development, I hate they force you onto a particular carrier and contract. I actually hope that all of their bullshit causes their downfall, to be honest. Every time I see one of those idiots in a black shirt being all smarmy, I want to punch them! :curse:
After all, there are so many companies out there that treat consumers far worse (Microsoft), use more proprietary technologies (Sony) etc., etc.
Having said that, a recent survey did prove once and for all that Apple Users feel Superior...
...so mostly I just feel sorry for you, and a little distainful.
Jan 29th 2008, 5:18 am
#19
Lurk Lurk Lurk
Joined: Jul 2004
Location: Tampa, FL
Posts: 689
Re: iPhone
I've been a Mac user since 1994. I don't have an iPhone but hubby has an iTouch which is the same thing but without the phone. He managed to "jail break" it so can use any software on it now. He absolutely loves it, especially the fact that it has wifi.
I will never ever ever EVER buy a PC again!
I will never ever ever EVER buy a PC again!
Jan 29th 2008, 9:22 am
#20
Up Yir Kilt
Joined: Oct 2002
Location: Scotland > London > San Francisco
Posts: 672
Re: iPhone
LOL - I'm joining the feel sorry for ya crowd.
Wow! I'm always surprised at how angry some people get about Apple.
After all, there are so many companies out there that treat consumers far worse (Microsoft), use more proprietary technologies (Sony) etc., etc.
Having said that, a recent survey did prove once and for all that Apple Users feel Superior...
...so mostly I just feel sorry for you, and a little distainful.
After all, there are so many companies out there that treat consumers far worse (Microsoft), use more proprietary technologies (Sony) etc., etc.
Having said that, a recent survey did prove once and for all that Apple Users feel Superior...
...so mostly I just feel sorry for you, and a little distainful.
Jan 29th 2008, 8:38 pm
#21
BE Forum Addict
Joined: Aug 2004
Location: Tampa, FL
Posts: 3,338
Re: iPhone
Wow! I'm always surprised at how angry some people get about Apple.
After all, there are so many companies out there that treat consumers far worse (Microsoft), use more proprietary technologies (Sony) etc., etc.
Having said that, a recent survey did prove once and for all that Apple Users feel Superior...
...so mostly I just feel sorry for you, and a little distainful.
After all, there are so many companies out there that treat consumers far worse (Microsoft), use more proprietary technologies (Sony) etc., etc.
Having said that, a recent survey did prove once and for all that Apple Users feel Superior...
...so mostly I just feel sorry for you, and a little distainful.
Marketing just doesn't work on me - I buy things on how they perform, and really there's nothing a Mac can do that a PC can't - its completely the other way round. As and when Windows dominance fades, I might consider something else - but it won't be a turd in a black shirt who convinces me to change
Jan 30th 2008, 5:36 am
#22
I approved this message
Joined: Dec 2004
Location: Chicago
Posts: 2,425
Re: iPhone
Ah yes, I feel the same about Sony too - they're on my black list right next to Apple.
Marketing just doesn't work on me - I buy things on how they perform, and really there's nothing a Mac can do that a PC can't - its completely the other way round. As and when Windows dominance fades, I might consider something else - but it won't be a turd in a black shirt who convinces me to change
Marketing just doesn't work on me - I buy things on how they perform, and really there's nothing a Mac can do that a PC can't - its completely the other way round. As and when Windows dominance fades, I might consider something else - but it won't be a turd in a black shirt who convinces me to change
), upgrade your machine or do anything Apple doesn't want you to do. Also, the new Zune 8/80s are better than the iPod Classic or Nano, IMO. The iPod Touch is damned cool, but for that price, I'd just spring for an iPhone.
The iPhone is a slightly different story. It's still closed architecture, but I love it. Everything about it seems well designed and the web browsing experience is by far the best of any phone I've used. Other phone manufacturers should study it closely.
Jan 30th 2008, 5:48 am
#23
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Joined: Oct 2005
Location: TN
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Re: iPhone
Total agreement. Macs are terrific unless you want to do something slightly out-of-the-ordinary, play games, pirate DVDs/music ( ), upgrade your machine or do anything Apple doesn't want you to do.
Also, the new Zune 8/80s are better than the iPod Classic or Nano, IMO. The iPod Touch is damned cool, but for that price, I'd just spring for an iPhone.
The iPhone is a slightly different story. It's still closed architecture, but I love it. Everything about it seems well designed and the web browsing experience is by far the best of any phone I've used. Other phone manufacturers should study it closely.
), upgrade your machine or do anything Apple doesn't want you to do. Also, the new Zune 8/80s are better than the iPod Classic or Nano, IMO. The iPod Touch is damned cool, but for that price, I'd just spring for an iPhone.
The iPhone is a slightly different story. It's still closed architecture, but I love it. Everything about it seems well designed and the web browsing experience is by far the best of any phone I've used. Other phone manufacturers should study it closely.
Jan 30th 2008, 9:04 pm
#24
BE Forum Addict
Joined: Aug 2004
Location: Tampa, FL
Posts: 3,338
Re: iPhone
Of interest for Windows Mobile users, this browser seems to hold some promise:
http://www.pocketnow.com/index.php?a...t=news&id=5016
Will be interesting to see if it works in practice.
Jan 31st 2008, 2:58 am
#25
Mr. Grumpy
Joined: Jun 2003
Location: Nashville, TN
Posts: 3,100
Re: iPhone
the inquirer/register have some amusing commentary on this
still doing well in the USA so unlikely any changes by att
