Buzz Out Loud Lounge: Thoughts on the iPhone?
Some people just dont get it
by milkmusic - 1/17/07 8:46 AM In reply to: I love Macs, but this thing sucks... by dougiebThe people that are bashing this phone or saying "this phone sucks" are the same group that said the IPOD was a waste of time and money, and that after years of pumping up other failed MP3 players, including the Zune (the Zune's only been out for a month or two?...it's done, face it. Bad reviews, not one good thing about it. So much for Gate's "IPOD killer", you dont hear them talking now do you?!..running with their tail between their legs is more like it.) you hate this phone because its Apple. or, you dont get it because you say you can get a cell phone for $50 or even for free if you sign a 1 year. Why pay $500, you just dont get it. Save your money then kid, buy some more bubble gum.
Face it, no other cell phone in history...IN HISTORY.. has ever received this type of hype and good publicity, and all this is happening way before the phone even is available. Why do you think that is? Its made front page of magazines, headline television, CNET and more. Ever hear of a Samsung phone get that? Palm, Nokia?...no. Wake up, and get you head out of the sand. This will be huge. Finally a phone that doesn't suck. I just got a RAZR, (as a gift) and I hate it.Everytime you open it, you touch a button that sends it to spkr, or voicemail or whatever, its frustrating. I'd rather go back to the old Star Tac. These phones all have a horrible interface and if you go to Apple's web site and see the demo of the iPhone, you will see why it will be so great. Finally someone got it right and once again, you just hate to admit it, but its clearly Apple whos is the winner here. Hollywood's gonna eat it up too. Every Papparazzi pic will show "so-and-so with his/her Iphone"as the caption. Face it, You'll never hear the words, "And Tiger Woods seen with his new LG" Nobody cares. They do care about the Apple brand. You'll see.
Now, Im not saying I will buy one. I want one, but it does look a little big for my tastes, and its on Cingular and I dont think Im going to cancel my Verizon and get inferior service, just to have a better phone. If it worked with other carriers it would be a no brainer for me, but regardless of what I do, I know this will be a huge sucess and you can bet there will be tons of copy cats. Im sure Microsoft is already developing a crappy Win-fone with a touch screen!
You might back off a little...
by rtemp - 1/17/07 10:36 AM In reply to: Some people just dont get it by milkmusicJust a smidge.
I wouldn't dare call the Zune a failure until the thing is on shelves for at least a year. It definitely isn't the zip-bang success that Microsoft was hoping it would be, but it definitely seems to be a solid effort on Microsoft's part. I expect future versions to be more appealing to the masses. We will then see how the battle results.
That sucks that you don't like your RAZR. I just got one, too, and I love the little thing. Maybe I'm just used to how Motorola does things.
Like you, I'm not buying the iPhone, but I want one. Unfortunately, I already have stuff to do all of the functions that the iPhone covers.
-Ryan
My Zune comment was a bit ignorant
by milkmusic - 1/17/07 2:21 PM In reply to: You might back off a little... by rtempI only read reports on the Zune stating it was not too good, never have I even picked one up, so I cant talk it down much and base an opinion on what others have said, but then, nobody here has picked up an IPhone and they say it sucks already. I want to like my Razr, I really really do. And yes, I literally went from a Star Tac to the Razr. It's Just way different, but Im getting used to it, maybe Ill like it more later. I tend to keep my gadgets for a loooong time. I think the way the Iphone surfs the web, like a real computer, unlike how cell phones do it, will be the deal sealer for the Iphone.
Zune may not be a killer product, but it does have some +'s
by ackmondual - 1/17/07 12:35 PM In reply to: Some people just dont get it by milkmusicWifi, landscape screen, easy to use controls.... give it a few generations. Then we could through it in the bin of wanna-be-ipods.
missing one things
by james8778 - 1/12/07 3:31 AM In reply to: Thoughts on the iPhone? by navsimpsonall that is left to put on one of these things is a universal remote and it would be the ultimate device ever created
This, I command:
by keaura - 1/12/07 5:53 AM In reply to: Thoughts on the iPhone? by navsimpsonWant to see how easy it is being ruler of the universe? Watch:
I command the vast majority of you to buy the new Apple iPhone when it is released. Stay overnight in a line outside the store if necessary, I don't mind.
I command you to shake out the bugs and reduce the price.
Then I'll buy it.
See? Easy.
To Each Their Own
by Call_Me - 1/12/07 6:11 AM In reply to: Thoughts on the iPhone? by navsimpsonSome random thoughts on all the posts that I've been reading in this thread:
1)Point: What's with the exclusive deal with Cingular!
Counterpoint: The SAME thing that is going on with ALL cell phone companies! I adore the EnV phone, which is EXCLUSIVELY with Verizon Wireless. I have Cingular, so I'm locked out of buying the phone.
2)Point: $600!? Are you kidding???!!! Only a moron or a Daddy Warbucks would buy this!
Counterpoint: No, that's not true. We ALL have areas in our life that we spend what others call "moron money": Jimmy Choo shoes for $450; Gucci handbags for $4900; PlayStation 3 for $900, etc. I may find it ridiculous to drop a $1000 on a "silly game" or a pair of "silly shoes", but if that's where your passion lies and you're not stealing the money from strangers, then use YOUR money where you best see fit!
Now, if you are living hand-to-mouth and bill collectors have you on their speed dial, then you really can't afford ANY of the unneccessary luxuries. But, then out of fairness, you shouldn't attack people who chose to spend their money on the phone, any more than you should attack anyone for wanting to buy *bling* in other areas.
3) Point: $600 bucks for a phone that I know I'm going to drop/lose/or destroy?!
Counterpoint: If past experience has shown you that you have, indeed, dropped or lost your phone multiple times, than YOU are right, for YOUR specific needs! Then, get the cheapest darn phone that you want, and call them 'disposable'. I have a friend who enjoys going to bars and drinking. To date, she's lost 6 phones in 3 years. If this is your pattern, don't buy this phone unless you are a Trust Fund Baby. But, for others, who DON'T DROP OR LOSE objects, why shouldn't we buy what works for us? I own a construction firm. I deal with hard hats, steel-toe boots and difficult situations on a daily basis. I've never dropped a phone, not even my landline. I'll be buying this phone when it comes out.
4) Point: It's a gimmick, folks! Don't make Apple any richer! Power to the People and Down with the Man.
Counterpoint: Okay, whatever. Perhaps you should go rent REDS with Warren Beatty and get those Sharpies ready for a little more picketing.
It boils down to this: We spend our money on what gives us pleasure, despite detractors questioning our reasoning. Whether it's Lotto tickets that never pay off, Designer shoes and bags that wear out, or Expensive vacations that are soon forgotten, it's everyone's right to be as foolish as they want to be with their money!
As long as I'm not asking YOU to buy the phone for me, please, let people make up their own choices without calling them names and questioning their sanity.
That's putting it spot on.
by ackmondual - 1/12/07 11:52 PM In reply to: To Each Their Own by Call_Meoh there are just too many examples to list.....
We're all polarized behind the brands we use and love. On the flipside, believe it or not, there are many Americans who loathe Verizon, let alone the rest of the world.
Let's not forget the early adaptors of HD. They're paying $1Ks extra to absorb the costs of the nicer/cheaper sets that will be available later on.
RE: Cingular-only
by Dr Juice phD - 1/16/07 4:32 AM In reply to: To Each Their Own by Call_MeApple and Cingular had a previous relationship with the ROKR. Seems to be a case of "Better the devil you know than the one you don't."
Actually
by rtemp - 1/16/07 8:50 AM In reply to: RE: Cingular-only by Dr Juice phDThe ROKR was a joint venture between Apple and Motorola. All Apple did was give the phone iTunes and let it sync with a computer. Motorola handled everything else, including the Cingular deal.
-Ryan
Too expensive for version 1.0
by jimgerrond - 1/12/07 6:15 AM In reply to: Thoughts on the iPhone? by navsimpsonFisrt off, why only Cingular to boot? Why not Sprint/Nextel? Second, why not a Micro or Mini-SD slot to expand storage? Certainly feasible. Maybe it'll be around in version 2.0? Also, was it necessary to name it iPhone and risk litigation with Cisco? This thing is more than just a phone. iComm would probably be better. A lot of us say, "I can't live without my phone, my phone is my life." I'd rename the iLife software something else and call this new gadget the iLife.
I think the same about the name
by bedoyama - 1/12/07 6:22 AM In reply to: Too expensive for version 1.0 by jimgerrondThe name could be anything more cool than iPhone... iBoost, iUltra, iLife, iAll, iPortable.... they should hire us to find names for their gadgets!
wow
by JilB - 1/12/07 8:12 AM In reply to: Thoughts on the iPhone? by navsimpsonI want one. These sound really great. I'll gladly give up my Motorola Sliver L7 for one of these beauties.
600?!?!?
by abdmal9 - 1/12/07 8:18 AM In reply to: Thoughts on the iPhone? by navsimpsoni was gonna get this fone til i came to know its gonna be a locked fone for 600!
I would rather get the unlocked Sony Ericsson P990 for 500$.
I fly outside US all the time and an unlocked fone is a must for me.
Too much hype and not enough substance
by Sith840 - 1/12/07 8:23 AM In reply to: Thoughts on the iPhone? by navsimpsonThis phone has some nice advances, but a lot of problems. Some of the problems will likely be fixed by 1st release and some by version 2 (Apple can rely on Apple-geeks who will buy anything from them, so they have a 1st run to rely on). But, one of the biggest issues has to be acceptance of touch screen keyboards. People have consistently not liked them; this is not solved by Apple's intent detection software, but is due to lack of tactile feedback (the feel of a button). The question is whether people will be able and willing to get used to that. The "innovation" with iPod was a better laid out button system compared to most players. But, this relied on the tactile feedback model and enhanced it (swirling along a raised button). For portable devices, tactile feedback is even more of an issue due to the clumsy way you have to hold them, and the small area for the keyboard.
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