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Cell phones: Poll: Are you planning on buying an iPhone?
- 6/27/07 3:14 AM
'Young director"
by brett.wooldridge - 6/27/07 2:24 PM In reply to: NEVER! I'd RATHER DIE! by youngdirectorIf you're a "youngdirector" you better get used to Mac. Fanboy.
Yes, but I'll wait until the price drops
by pchts - 6/27/07 2:17 PM In reply to: Poll: Are you planning on buying an iPhone? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
Oh it may be a couple of years, I either have to get rich quick or the price has to drop down to about 150$
No iPhone
by QuietStormX - 6/27/07 2:18 PM In reply to: Poll: Are you planning on buying an iPhone? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
Why would I buy this high priced phone. It seems to me that people should wait until an upgraded version with storage expansion. It's advertised as the be all for media devices from apple. (give me a break!) Plus I prefer MOTOROLA phones...
Buy and iphone?
by TVDonDada - 6/27/07 2:18 PM In reply to: Poll: Are you planning on buying an iPhone? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
Seems to me that Apple has a great product but for me there's a little hesitation about the coolness factor long term. I've bought things that were cool before, only to stop using soon after. I know a phone is different but Im betting Id use the phone and the features more like a regular phone now, and think about how much money I am spending thru that whole 2 year term. Any other phone is a totally different category as far as expenses and the way you use it, and not worry about it etc. This one is like having an expensive vase everywhere you go. Because its a phone, you will have to carry it. How many of you carry the normal Ipod Video everyday everywhere you go. That in comparison is not even half as expensive. Anyway, I use my work cell phone for personal calls. So I dont even pay for a cell phone. Im sure if I was in sales or some job where I needed lots of contacts at hand and on the go, and I could use that flashy phone as a conversation piece then yeah, but I dont think so. Maybe after 6 months if the price comes down. I doubt that will happen though. Id love to win one though. CNET, have a contest for all commenters, give away an IPHONE.
Never, not ever.
by pegasus227 - 6/27/07 2:23 PM In reply to: Poll: Are you planning on buying an iPhone? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
After using a Treo 650 for more than 2 years, I just upgraded to a new Treo 755p. My old Treo has found a new home through Ebay and the circle of life continues. The Treo has more software than any other smartphone out there as it is Palm based. It does everything that the iphone says it can do and a lot more. I can access the net at near broadband speeds, get my email and all its attachments. I can view just about anything ever made from still pictures and power point presentations to full length movies. I can listen to all my music in a variety of formats, not just a proprietary one. I can even listen to internet radio and get NPR broadcasts, can the iphone do that? I can work on word documents and excel. I can take excellent quality photos and email them to anyone. It has bluetooth capability and all of this is in one tiny package that fits neatly in my pocket.
Yes, and this is why
by TavoD - 6/27/07 2:24 PM In reply to: Poll: Are you planning on buying an iPhone? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
1- I'm buying Apple's message that is a breakthrough product. Just watch the video at apple.com/iphone
2 - $500/$600 for an iPod, a good phone and a decent internet tools with a great user interface is not a lot of money. I already have it on my birthday list (in about a month)
3) I'm already an AT&T customer with a $39 plan so a 59 plan is not going to break the bank
4) It's been semi-officially confirmed that it will handle Exchange server mail, so I can retire my 2 year old smartphone
Why buy trouble?
by fisherv - 6/27/07 2:24 PM In reply to: Poll: Are you planning on buying an iPhone? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
First, it already looks clunky. The novelty has worn off and it looks as weird as a Zenith TV remote control from 1965.
Second, Apple ALWAYS rushes unfinished crap to the market - that cannot be upgraded - and users find they are so limited that everyone MUST buy the next generation.
Therefore, even if you want 3 years, it won't be functional. My first iPod - a 2007 video model - is still so clunky and proprietary that I rarely use it.
Having owned an Apple IIe and a 128 Mac, then a Mac Plus - I gave up. Mac is no easier than PC and far harder to find the VARIETY of APPS. Yes, there are the geeky rubes that swear by the COMPELLING apps (the few and far between), but if you are not professionally editing video or are not a musician - what's the point?
No - I'll stick with Motorola or Nokia. They know how to make phones, thanks.
Better ways to spend time and money...
by jcallas - 6/27/07 2:24 PM In reply to: Poll: Are you planning on buying an iPhone? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
Although I don't know a great deal about this device, and I am a Mac user, I don't need a cell phone or iphone. I see too many people driving and walking down the street who are slaves to such devices, causing me to shake my head in disbelief. For me, I have better ways to spend my time and money.
No.......
by jchisman1 - 6/27/07 2:27 PM In reply to: Poll: Are you planning on buying an iPhone? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
1) They are not offered to my carrier, Verizon Wirless. I have no reason to switch. They are the best carrier where I live and travel.
2) Have you seen the cost? I have an iPod. I have a cell phone. I guess it would be ok to have one unit, but my iPod and cell phone together do not cost as much as this new one. Then you have to add a data plan in order to use the other features. I'm loyal to Apple, but not that much!
Nice concept, excellent styling, too costly, lack of my service provider
When it Cools Down
by plugot - 6/27/07 2:29 PM In reply to: Poll: Are you planning on buying an iPhone? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
I'd like an iPhone. I have no problems with ATT as they're my current provider and even without 3G, I get pretty fast Internet access even if it is WAP. However, the iPhone is still a very pricey item. If Apple iPod history is any judge subsequent models will have more memory, more applications, and cost less. So, I'll wait. Some rumors have floated that sincce the device is essentially a display screen for software that the actual hardware won't really be outdated with the addition of subsequent software updates. If that's true, then the first wave of adapters will do well. If not, they may have iEnvy when the next model with 3G, longer battery life, etc. hits the market. I'll wait.
No iPhone for me.
by TRENTONN - 6/27/07 2:30 PM In reply to: Poll: Are you planning on buying an iPhone? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
At this time absolutely not.
Pricing is not an issue, for I have spent around the same amount and a bit more for unlocked GSM smartphones from Nokia, HTC and Sony Ericsson.
Compared to the N93, N95, E70, E61i, TyTN, Treo 680 and even the p990i the feature set is just not impressive to me at all. Okay sure, the interface with multi-touch would catch anyone's attention, but KEEPING that attention is what it's all about.
I think that for experienced smartphone users who own unlocked phones for more than just basic calls, the iPhone at best appears to be an average device that is basically eye candy.
Another pet peeve for me is the form factor. For some reason I just like phones that have a heft to them like the N93 and Treo 680...I just ordered a Nokia E90 yesterday for overnight shipment. The cutesy, sleek and shiny glass form is great for my iPod, but not my phone.
I love my Macbook Pro, my iPod, my Airport Express and am intrigued by the iPhone...but only enough to play with it for a few minutes and be done like a one-night stand. At the end of the day there just isn't enough on this device to keep me around for the long haul.
Maybe someday ...
by photobuff55 - 6/27/07 2:32 PM In reply to: Poll: Are you planning on buying an iPhone? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
It seems to be terrific and has gotten good reviews, but anything new has kinks - remember Office XP? Vista? VHS vs. Beta? I never buy anything newly introduced, from cameras to cars. In addition, I am too miserly to pay to get out of my current cell phone contract. Many things need to happen - my contract needs to expire, iPhone needs to be made available to other providers, the cost has to come down so that us mere earthlings can afford to buy one. Then I'll look at current reviews (probably a year from now) and decide.
You forgot the current tech war....
by jgvillan - 6/27/07 2:40 PM In reply to: Maybe someday ... by photobuff55Blu-Ray vs. HD-DVD I'm still waiting on a clear winner before I get a hi-def DVD player.
Absolutely not
by usernamealreadyinuse - 6/27/07 2:33 PM In reply to: Poll: Are you planning on buying an iPhone? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
Heard too much about lousy voice quality and, also if your computer goes down or you have a power outage you're just plain out-a-luck.
I think that says it all!!
So....
by jgvillan - 6/27/07 2:41 PM In reply to: Absolutely not by usernamealreadyinuseSo, what does a power outage have to do with not getting an iPhone?
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