I caved in and got an iPhone

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.