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[Simon]

It runs my life! 

[Rik]

I have Sue for that...

[Glenn]

It runs my life! 

Don't be a slave to technology, let technology be your slave. 

[Simon]

Very fillisoflical, Glenn. 

[Steve]

Of course you can't use your iPhone whilst wearing gloves,so I wonder if "iPhone finger" this winter will become a medical term

All is not lost however http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/03/diy-touchscreen-gloves-are-as-simple-as-a-few-stitches/

[Glenn]

Or use these Steve http://www.plowhearth.com/product.asp?pcode=9881

[Lance]

I use speech control on the iphone when wearing gloves. Its by far and away the most accurate speach control system I'm come accross.

[Simon]

So, if you want to send a text, you can speak it?  A certain irony there. 

[Rik]

 

Reminds me of the days of 300 baud modems, where we'd happily type away to each other while spending more time on a phone call than a conversation would have entailed.

[Sebby]

I won't buy an iPhone, because they are so overpriced.  Those that use them here are probably on contracts, but would you pay something like £700 for a phone?

I definitely wouldn't pay £700, no. But it's unfair to call them over-priced. Something is not over-priced simply because it is expensive.

[Gary]

I definitely wouldn't pay £700, no. But it's unfair to call them over-priced. Something is not over-priced simply because it is expensive.

Yes they is, but people call them luxurys, or have to much cash and no sense   

[Gary]

So, if you want to send a text, you can speak it?  A certain irony there. 

Alot of new phones do that now Simon. Its easier in a car with a touch screen, it looks like I'm texting secret code when I type as a passenger in the car 

[Simon]

I know I haven't used one, but I simply can't see how the price can be justified.  The camera isn't brilliant and has no flash.  According to many reviews, call voice quality isn't outstanding, and 3G reception is patchy (dependant, of course, on signal strength).  Apparently, you can't transfer files via USB (I have a fairly large library of ringtones which follows me from phone to phone), and you still can't multitask.

I'd be happily corrected if any of the above is incorrect, as it's only what I have picked up from reviews.  I have to admit, the call voice quality could be better on the BlackBerry, and is indeed better than the BB on the HD2, but the HD2 simply isn't as user friendly as the BB, and it seems like you are running with two operating systems (WM6.5 with the HTC Sense overlay), which sometimes makes settings harder to find.

So, why is an iPhone worth seven hundred quid, or more, for the 32Gb version?  

[Gary]

I know I haven't used one, but I simply can't see how the price can be justified.  The camera isn't brilliant and has no flash.  According to many reviews, call voice quality isn't outstanding, and 3G reception is patchy (dependant, of course, on signal strength).  Apparently, you can't transfer files via USB (I have a fairly large library of ringtones which follows me from phone to phone), and you still can't multitask.

I'd be happily corrected if any of the above is incorrect, as it's only what I have picked up from reviews.  I have to admit, the call voice quality could be better on the BlackBerry, and is indeed better than the BB on the HD2, but the HD2 simply isn't as user friendly as the BB, and it seems like you are running with two operating systems (WM6.5 with the HTC Sense overlay), which sometimes makes settings harder to find.

So, why is an iPhone worth seven hundred quid, or more, for the 32Gb version? 

Call quality on mine is fine simon, as to multitask thats an odd one, I have apps with push notification so if im using safari and msn messenger leaves me a new post it comes up, I never used multitasking as such on any other phone, you tend to use an app and then use the phone, if you are using an app your phone obviously works its not an issue and its one that is a bit unfair I mean i can have my music playing and surf the web thats good enough for me, I dont need multiple apps open all using ram at the same time, not on a phone anyway. The camera is there for taking snaps and uploading to social sites of emailing to mates or mms, that's all you need, no it has no flash but I don't use it at night anyway, if you want to take great photos, use a camera, and that goes for any phone imho, You transfer files via iTunes, pictures, music video etc to folders you create. Its a phone designed around media and the itunes system, I have the whole of series 7 of family guy on my phone and I can plug it into my TV and watch it perfectly via the dock I have. My phone is unlocked (by O2) so I can use any 3G network, the 3G is no better on a blackberry on O2 as it is on the iPhone so that's not really relevant.

  I have an App for the Natwest so I can check my balance and grab a mini statement as and when I need it, and that was free, same for my Phone useage via the O2 app. I get my news from the Guardian app which is very good. Also where is this £700 figure coming from, you but it on payas you go from O2 for £549 for the 32Gb version then they will unlock it for free and you can use any sim you want in it you dont spend £700 on a sim free one, as there is no O2 customisation on the phone at all anyway, not even an O2 screen saver or wallpaper.

The OS is superb, the phone stays up for months without having to be rebooted, its easy to navigate, its very functional and well thought out, its a cut down version of the Mac OS really, the whole experience of having my music, podcasts, films and some amazing apps and an incredible interface is what makes it popular. It does make all other phones I have used to date so far seem clunky and buggy, my Phone just works, what more can you ask? Also there will be a refresh this summer, and it will more than likely be upgraded camera and flash, Apple wont sit and let the iPhone stagnate, so time will tell. But as a tool for what I use it for, I love it. As for ringtones no you cant use your library, but then I'm one of those odd sorts that has one for most things, one that sounds like a phone, and then individual ones for friends so I know if I want to answer or not.

There are full video editing suites for the iPhone which are amazing see here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Khq0xo_tUg

As to photos, well here fis an example of what can be done with some of the apps to edit pics on the iphone and a flair for photography

http://1isenough.1kx1k.com/dominiquejost/

And this is a photo I took in the summer.

[Simon]

I can't argue with your user experience Gary.  The seven hundred quid is for a SIM free one from Play.com.  I didn't realise you could buy them cheaper from O2.

Might have another think about it, but will probably wait until it's upgraded again, given that I have two relatively new phones on the go at the moment.  Mind you, there's always eBay. 

[Gary]

I can't argue with your user experience Gary.  The seven hundred quid is for a SIM free one from Play.com.  I didn't realise you could buy them cheaper from O2.

Might have another think about it, but will probably wait until it's upgraded again, given that I have two relatively new phones on the go at the moment.  Mind you, there's always eBay. 

I have broken the but new phone habit, ill see what the refresh brings, then decide, Mazuma will give me £260 for my iPhone as is now

[Sebby]

So, why is an iPhone worth seven hundred quid, or more, for the 32Gb version? 

Use it, and you'll see. That's all I can say.

[Simon]

Can I borrow yours then? 

[Glenn]

You'll need a £700 deposit

[Rik]

I don't quite weight that much. (Though I wouldn't mind me worth my weight in gold right now...)

[Simon]

You're worth it. 

[Rik]

 

[Sebby]

Can I borrow yours then? 

I couldn't be without it...

[Rik]

We should organise a get-together and you could show us the benefits, Seb.

[Gary]

We should organise a get-together and you could show us the benefits, Seb.

Thats a new word for it