I caved in and got an iPhone

Gary · Aug 03, 2009, 14:56:55

Yes after all the "no i like Nokia's" tomorrow

a shiny black 32gb iPhone 3GS will be winging its way to me, my phone reached critical mass almost so I sold it on Mazuma for £129 and got the iPhone, all I have to do is work out how the hell to use it when it comes

Rik · Aug 03, 2009, 14:57:51

I like new toys, Gary, have fun.

Gary · Aug 03, 2009, 14:58:51

Quote from: Rik on Aug 03, 2009, 14:57:51
I like new toys, Gary, have fun.

Well it will be fun to play with when Justina goes away, Rik

Rik · Aug 03, 2009, 15:01:16

True. Though I think you should line up one or two other distractions as well, maybe a new TV?

Gary · Aug 03, 2009, 15:02:48

Quote from: Rik on Aug 03, 2009, 15:01:16
True. Though I think you should line up one or two other distractions as well, maybe a new TV?

LOl I got one of those Rik, 200mhz Sony

I think the iPhone we be enough, after all I still want to go to Prague with her

Rik · Aug 03, 2009, 15:15:46

Coward.

Gary · Aug 03, 2009, 15:27:43

Quote from: Rik on Aug 03, 2009, 15:15:46
Coward.

Simon · Aug 03, 2009, 17:05:20

Will be untreated to hear how you get on, Gary.

Rik · Aug 03, 2009, 17:05:53

Phone again?

Simon · Aug 03, 2009, 17:09:30

Lol! How did I manage that?! Interested, is what I meant.

Rik · Aug 03, 2009, 17:10:19

I know.

I bet your local roads get interested when it snows too.

Gary · Aug 03, 2009, 19:01:30

Well stock does not exist and they had no idea when it would be back in, after telling me they had some.....so i cancelled and will stick with what I have, I cannot be bothered to pay waiting games for a phone of all things

Rik · Aug 03, 2009, 19:05:26

So, it's back to playing patience for now then.

Gary · Aug 03, 2009, 19:08:31

Quote from: Rik on Aug 03, 2009, 19:05:26
So, it's back to playing patience for now then.

I see it as a sign not to bother, Rik

Rik · Aug 03, 2009, 19:09:46

I know what you mean, Gary. It's often the case that if barriers are erected we should be travelling a different route.

Gary · Aug 03, 2009, 19:11:20

Quote from: Rik on Aug 03, 2009, 19:09:46
I know what you mean, Gary. It's often the case that if barriers are erected we should be travelling a different route.

Thats how I saw it, Rik. There is always a good reason why these things happen

Rik · Aug 03, 2009, 19:11:56

Usually, unfortunately, bad retailers.

Gary · Aug 03, 2009, 19:12:54

Quote from: Rik on Aug 03, 2009, 19:11:56
Usually, unfortunately, bad retailers.

If everybody wants one that badly that's a good enough reason not to be a sheep I think

Rik · Aug 03, 2009, 19:16:09

Baah!

Simon · Aug 03, 2009, 21:32:32

Quote from: Gary on Aug 03, 2009, 19:08:31
I see it as a sign not to bother, Rik

Yup, I would go with that too, Gary, although, knowing myself, I'd probably try a bit harder first, as I do find obtaining the unobtainable an addictive challenge.

Sebby · Aug 03, 2009, 21:50:57

So you've cancelled your order, Gary?

D-Dan · Aug 04, 2009, 00:00:32

Speaking of phones - I've had my Nokia N95 8GB for several months now, and it does everything!

Ermm, anyone know how to use it to make a phone call?

Steve

Simon · Aug 04, 2009, 00:16:52

Gary · Aug 04, 2009, 06:45:55

Quote from: Sebby on Aug 03, 2009, 21:50:57
So you've cancelled your order, Gary?

Yes Sebby, they had no idea when stock would be in, my local store has no stock and no idea when they will get the 32gb black, so having £274 floating around is just a waste of cash

Gary · Aug 04, 2009, 06:50:03

Quote from: Simon on Aug 03, 2009, 21:32:32
Yup, I would go with that too, Gary, although, knowing myself, I'd probably try a bit harder first, as I do find obtaining the unobtainable an addictive challenge.

As I said to Sebby, Simon, they just don't have stock, they have no 16GB Black 3GS but I don't want that and no 32GB Black which I do, so sitting on my backside while O2 have my cash is not what i consider a good move, I even called the other store in Portsmouth and no stock either. They just have none anywhere.

Simon · Aug 04, 2009, 11:43:31

Have you looked at the HTC Hero, Gary? I was getting quite tempted last night, and the reviews don't seem bad. I like the look of the Andriod OS, but am a little concerned that it might be just a bit too Google oriented.

Gary · Aug 04, 2009, 11:47:57

Quote from: Simon on Aug 04, 2009, 11:43:31
Have you looked at the HTC Hero, Gary? I was getting quite tempted last night, and the reviews don't seem bad. I like the look of the Andriod OS, but am a little concerned that it might be just a bit too Google oriented.

I will have a look Simon saying that Android may be interesting, Apple has had a falling out with Google a bit as it seems people are taking Google, Chrome and the OS its making very seriously and Google are such a ferocious market force. I think Android is going on an acer netbook as well, and some said it would not take off

Anyway I'll go look at the HTC

Cheers

Gary · Aug 04, 2009, 12:48:24

Well they are back in stock so I will be getting one again

at least i know stock is there now

Rik · Aug 04, 2009, 12:49:06

A roller coaster day, Gary?

Gary · Aug 04, 2009, 12:51:55

Quote from: Rik on Aug 04, 2009, 12:49:06
A roller coaster day, Gary?

just a bit, we got a deal on car insurance with Direct line by saying we had erm a better quote, they knocked off £130 to keep us

so its an up day

and yes I'm on a up and down day as happens now and then but less frequently these days

Rik · Aug 04, 2009, 12:54:25

Here's hoping it arrives soon.

Gary · Aug 04, 2009, 12:59:10

Quote from: Rik on Aug 04, 2009, 12:54:25
Here's hoping it arrives soon.

1-2 days Rik, Car insurance is down to £330 for the Renaut sport, with 5 years no claims insured, vandalism cover, legal cover, and courtesy car etc so Justina is happy, not bad considering how powerful that car is

Rik · Aug 04, 2009, 13:01:29

Have you got a protected NCD in that, Gary?

Gary · Aug 04, 2009, 13:05:20

Quote from: Rik on Aug 04, 2009, 13:01:29
Have you got a protected NCD in that, Gary?

Yes we have Rik, it was last year as well so we made sure that it is continued

Rik · Aug 04, 2009, 13:11:53

Not bad then, especially for a woman driver.

Simon · Aug 04, 2009, 13:33:10

Did you look at the HTC anyway, Gary? What did you think?

Gary · Aug 04, 2009, 13:42:38

Quote from: Simon on Aug 04, 2009, 13:33:10
Did you look at the HTC anyway, Gary? What did you think?

I quite liked it but the shame was a bit odd, feature wise it looks good, but I would have to see one in the flesh, I think the Pre will be good when that comes out on O2 later this year though as well. HTC know how to build a very good PDA/Phone but I have had signal issues with the titan I had maybe different now. You would need to see it though I think to be sure. I may order one on a 7 day return to see and if I hate the iPhone i'll keep it.

Gary · Aug 04, 2009, 13:46:23

Quote from: Rik on Aug 04, 2009, 13:11:53
Not bad then, especially for a woman driver.

Good job Justina's gone out

Rik · Aug 04, 2009, 13:48:05

David · Aug 05, 2009, 16:16:53

http://www.reghardware.co.uk/2009/08/03/apple_ipod_explode_silence/

Is this the same phone ?

Gary · Aug 06, 2009, 00:54:57

Quote from: badpianoplayer on Aug 05, 2009, 16:16:53
http://www.reghardware.co.uk/2009/08/03/apple_ipod_explode_silence/

Is this the same phone ?

Thats an ipod touch its not an iPhone but looks similar, have to say now I have one I love the thing

Rik · Aug 06, 2009, 08:57:46

Oh dear, I feel a Mac coming on.

Simon · Aug 06, 2009, 12:37:39

I'm now looking at the HTC Touch Pro 2, with the slide out keyboard. Still Windows Mobile, though.

Gary · Aug 07, 2009, 07:48:34

Quote from: Rik on Aug 06, 2009, 08:57:46
Oh dear, I feel a Mac coming on.

You could be right

Gary · Aug 07, 2009, 07:52:54

Quote from: Simon on Aug 06, 2009, 12:37:39
I'm now looking at the HTC Touch Pro 2, with the slide out keyboard. Still Windows Mobile, though.

I must say Simon, the iPhone is gorgeous, its fast intuitive the GUI is amazing email set up is great and the touch screen is brilliant, did I say fast? Its a mac in minature and its clean and everything is one click away, no burying yourself through menu after menu, my first charge lasted two daysd and thats with lots of wifi and playing I can tell you, even google earth is good on it. Location services are great and relly help. Its well worth it and I never thought I would say that. Sorry for not believing Sebby having played with one to owning one is very different. Now I hate iTunes though

Simon · Aug 07, 2009, 13:17:38

Glad you like it, Gary, but a SIM free one is a bit expensive!

Sebby · Aug 15, 2009, 16:03:55

Quote from: Gary on Aug 06, 2009, 00:54:57
Thats an ipod touch its not an iPhone but looks similar, have to say now I have one I love the thing

I knew it!

Sebby · Aug 15, 2009, 16:04:50

Quote from: Gary on Aug 07, 2009, 07:52:54
I must say Simon, the iPhone is gorgeous, its fast intuitive the GUI is amazing email set up is great and the touch screen is brilliant, did I say fast? Its a mac in minature and its clean and everything is one click away, no burying yourself through menu after menu, my first charge lasted two daysd and thats with lots of wifi and playing I can tell you, even google earth is good on it. Location services are great and relly help. Its well worth it and I never thought I would say that. Sorry for not believing Sebby having played with one to owning one is very different. Now I hate iTunes though

I just mentioned it in another thread, but iTunes is pretty horrible on a PC. But on a Mac, it's really good. Once you've owned something Apple, you realise how nice technology can be to use.

Rik · Aug 15, 2009, 16:09:37

How's it different, Seb?

Sebby · Aug 15, 2009, 16:13:09

It's the same interface, but that of course fits in with the Mac. It's also usable - by that I mean it opens up quickly and is responsive to use, unlike the Windows version.

Rik · Aug 15, 2009, 16:13:48

Ah, the go faster stripes have been done properly.

Sebby · Aug 15, 2009, 16:14:35

TheMonkey · Oct 01, 2009, 15:32:07

Ahh i'll be getting one in a few days. very excited. can't afford the 32gig though.

Did you get the black of the white?

Lance · Oct 01, 2009, 15:41:20

I got the black 32gb myself! I just think they look much smarter than the white ones.

TheMonkey · Oct 01, 2009, 16:03:30

Yeah i'm just not sure

I have a lot of white stuff in my house and would like the phone to match.

I'm a bit wierd like that

Lance · Oct 01, 2009, 17:50:28

But then again, surely the phone is predominately used away from the house?

Rik · Oct 01, 2009, 17:53:10

I'd definitely go black, it just looks so much crisper (though it does show the fingerprints more, of course...

Glenn · Oct 01, 2009, 17:55:50

If you are a high retention customer (spend over £100/month), Three will let you have a iphone apparently.

Gary · Oct 01, 2009, 18:01:02

Quote from: Lance on Oct 01, 2009, 15:41:20
I got the black 32gb myself! I just think they look much smarter than the white ones.

I have to admit Lance I got the black 32Gb one as well, they do look smart

I just downloaded an app called red laser, basically if you are shopping you scan the barcode with your iPhone, it finds the product via Amazon and Google, shows you the best results and you can find the cheapest one and go straight to the website from the app, saved me a tenner on Garden shears

Rik · Oct 01, 2009, 18:02:43

Now that sounds useful.

Should we start a sticky thread of useful apps for the iPhone, peops?

Gary · Oct 01, 2009, 18:05:58

Quote from: Rik on Oct 01, 2009, 18:02:43
Now that sounds useful.

Should we start a sticky thread of useful apps for the iPhone, peops?

Could be a good Idea Rik

I got another one called convertbot very simple to use converts just about anything weight, length volume, even data and of course currency which it updates so you have the latest figures when you open it, and its all based on a wheel like the ipod, fast simple and intuitive, and very handy and you can add and take away from the wheel what you do and dont need. http://tapbots.com/convertbot/

Rik · Oct 01, 2009, 18:09:21

Anyone else feel a sticky thread would be handy?

Gary · Oct 01, 2009, 18:12:09

Quote from: Rik on Oct 01, 2009, 18:09:21
Anyone else feel a sticky thread would be handy?

Did I vote

I know its not a major thing but those that use an iPhone get to grips with apps better than reviews sometimes, it could just be talked about in computer discussion just as easily to be honest. I am happy either way

Rik · Oct 01, 2009, 18:14:46

I think you did, Gary.

Captain K · Oct 01, 2009, 20:33:37

Hoping to get an iPhone after Christmas, when they'll be available on Vodafone. Orange get them before Christmas but he market reckons that Vodafone will publish significantly lower prices before Christmas in an attempt to encourage people to hold until after Christmas and get one of theirs. Its got me convinced, especially as 3G availability is far better on Vodafone than on O2!

psp83 · Oct 01, 2009, 21:59:43

I already started an iPhone apps thread here http://www.idnetters.co.uk/forums/index.php?topic=13107.0 on Mar 04, 2009

Sticky that one

Rik · Oct 02, 2009, 08:55:51

Done...

Rik · Oct 02, 2009, 08:56:39

Quote from: Gary on Oct 01, 2009, 18:01:02
I have to admit Lance I got the black 32Gb one as well, they do look smart I just downloaded an app called red laser, basically if you are shopping you scan the barcode with your iPhone, it finds the product via Amazon and Google, shows you the best results and you can find the cheapest one and go straight to the website from the app, saved me a tenner on Garden shears

Gary, could you repost the app in the sticky thread?