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Posted by Dilmeet on Sep-19-2008 17:30:

Just got my iPhone 3g yesterday

Hey Guys,

Just purchased my iPhone yesterday, I love it so far. I was wondering if any of you know some popular forums/msg boards for iPhones? One that can tell you about exploits/hacks and cool stuff for the phone. I really want to know what are 'must haves' for new users. So far I've been messing with the NES roms

Posted by Frenchie on Sep-19-2008 17:31:

Go away with your iphone.

Posted by nchs09 on Sep-19-2008 17:31:

Did you have to get a contract with it?

Posted by elFreak on Sep-19-2008 17:31:

yeah there is a great new site called google...i hear it has everything.

Posted by leebates1986 on Sep-19-2008 17:31:

quote:

12 reasons to buy Windows Mobile phone instead of iPhone 3G
July 11, 2008 [Pocket PC phone] | By Edward J. R.

iPhone 3G goes on sale today worldwide, but we would like to point out that in many respects Windows Mobile phones are superior to iPhone 3G.

Here are the reasons:

1. 3rd party applications in iPhone 3G cannot run in background: only one application can run at any given time in iPhone 3G so no background running of applications possible! In Windows Mobile phone several (many) applications can run at the same time so it is possible for example to simultaneously run in Windows Mobile: a) downloading a 50 MB MP3 file with a podcast, cool.gif IM chatting with somebody including native Skype client for windows Mobile or native Live Messenger from Microsoft, c) edit Office documents, d) browse Internet, e) make a phone call, etc.
2. iPhone 3G has resolution of only 480x320 what is 2 times less than VGA (640x480) and W-VGA (wide VGA = 800x480) used in several Windows Mobile phones, what practically means: you can read more text on the display at once and everything is sharper
3. camera in iPhone 3G is inferior to camera in many Windows Mobile phones: it has only 2 megapixels compared to 3 to 5 megapixels in Windows Mobile phones and it does not have auto-focus - also present in many Windows Mobile phones
4. one cannot record videos with built-in camera of iPhone 3G, what is possible up to resolution of 640x480 pixels and 30 FPS (frames per second) in Windows Mobile phones
5. iPhone 3G supports HSDPA of maximal speed only 3.6 MB/second, while some Windows Mobile phones (including HTC Touch Diamond) suppport HSDPA of speed 7.2 MB/second
6. iPhone 3G does not have exchangeable battery that all Windows Mobile phones have, but only built-in battery so if you run out of battery you cannot replace it to prolong battery life - as it is possible with Windows Mobile phones
7. original (i.e. from Microsoft) Office Mobile is built-in in each Windows Mobile phone and allows not only for viewing but also for editing of Office documents, so there is no need ot buy 3rd party software for it
8. there is much more 3rd party applications (programs) for Windows Mobile: over 20,000 compared to 500 for iPhone 3G
9. to make applications for Windows Mobile one needs either PC computer or Mac but to make applications for iPhone 3G one needs to buy a Mac computer - if you don't have Mac computer then you cannot develop applications for iPhone 3G
10. most Windows Mobile phones come without SIM lock so they can be used at any operator in given country and with SIM cards from abroad (important when traveling and you want to use local prepaid SIM card to avoid International roaming fees) while iPhone 3G has SIM lock and can work with only this operator at which it has been purchased
11. iPhone 3G has capacitive touch-screen meaning that it must be used with fingers and that it cannot be used with stylus or fingernails (what women like)
12. iPhone 3G has no physical keyboard or keypad, so users have no choice but to use virtual keyboards on the display while Windows Mobile offers phones in various form-factors, including such that have both touch-screen and a physical QWERTY keyboard

Conclusion: do not buy iPhone 3G but instead buy one of many Windows Mobile phones!

Posted by Dilmeet on Sep-19-2008 17:35:

Not really interested in reasons why I shouldn't have purchased the iPhone. Everyone has different tastes. Besides, the iPhone is now open-sourced.

Anyways, yes, I did purchase it with a contract. Phone is locked.

Posted by gehzumteufel on Sep-19-2008 17:36:

pwnage. That is all.

Posted by gehzumteufel on Sep-19-2008 17:36:

quote:
Originally posted by Dilmeet
Not really interested in reasons why I shouldn't have purchased the iPhone. Everyone has different tastes. Besides, the iPhone is now open-sourced.

Anyways, yes, I did purchase it with a contract. Phone is locked.

Wrong. It is NOT open source. It is closed source.

Posted by Frenchie on Sep-19-2008 17:38:

Why do people want to buy locked phones?

Posted by coolestrl on Sep-19-2008 17:38:

Prolly the best forums for iphone

http://www.hackint0sh.org/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=123

and the best how to guides...

http://www.iclarified.com/tutorials/iphone/index.php

Posted by elFreak on Sep-19-2008 17:39:

enjoy your flashy new brick.

Posted by gehzumteufel on Sep-19-2008 17:40:

quote:
Originally posted by Frenchie
Why do people want to buy locked phones?

In the US and Canada they are all locked. It is a way to bully the average consumer into purchasing another phone. They can be purchased locked in Europe too, and the same situation applies with subsidies, but they can also be purchased UNLOCKED from the carrier directly there.

Posted by nchs09 on Sep-19-2008 17:43:

So if you buy it in the apple store you dont need a contract if you unlock it? And if you do can you take it to other people like tmobil to get it working or what?

I have nver understood the unlock thing.

Posted by Dilmeet on Sep-19-2008 17:43:

I'm like you guys, pessimistic when it comes to everything (sarcasm)! Anyways, this phone is very solid and fun. I've owned 2 PDA's for the last 4 years and this, by far, is the most amazing. It's def. worth its price and you cannot go wrong with Apple's customer care.

Thanks for the links.

Posted by gehzumteufel on Sep-19-2008 17:51:

quote:
Originally posted by nchs09
So if you buy it in the apple store you dont need a contract if you unlock it? And if you do can you take it to other people like tmobil to get it working or what?

I have nver understood the unlock thing.

The US versions can not be unlocked as of yet. Reason being, is that neither Apple nor AT&T will distribute unlock codes. If you want a 3g version off AT&T you have 2 options. Buy one from one of the other 50 countries that has them, or buy a TurboSIM that you must use in conjunction with your regular SIM.

Also, there are 2 types of unlocks. There are SIM locks and network locks. You can lock it to a specific provider, SIM, or both. Most just do SIM locks, as they are easy to remove when necessary and are easy to implement.

Posted by Meat187 on Sep-19-2008 18:04:

Congratulations. You're cool now.

Posted by chach on Sep-19-2008 18:40:

quote:
Originally posted by Meat187
Congratulations. You're cool now.
lol best post

Posted by EarnYourKeep on Sep-19-2008 18:51:

quote:
Originally posted by Dilmeet
I'm like you guys, pessimistic when it comes to everything (sarcasm)! Anyways, this phone is very solid and fun. I've owned 2 PDA's for the last 4 years and this, by far, is the most amazing. It's def. worth its price and you cannot go wrong with Apple's customer care.

Thanks for the links.

worth the initial price of the unit or the reoccuring price of the plan?

hope that glass in your pocket doesn't crack - it's not insured

blackberry for life!

Posted by gehzumteufel on Sep-19-2008 18:52:

quote:
Originally posted by get nyce
worth the initial price of the unit or the reoccuring price of the plan?

hope that glass in your pocket doesn't crack - it's not insured

blackberry for life!

What happened to your PPC?!

Posted by KiNeTiC ENeRgY on Sep-19-2008 18:59:

Android is coming out probably next week and u buy an iPhone? WTF.

Posted by spanglo on Sep-19-2008 19:12:

The android sounds cool, but it's lack of memory is a huge drawback. If it had some internal GB storage I'd be down to give it a try.

Iphone haters are even more gay then the fan boys.

I like my iphone, enough to overlook it's short comings which aren't that big of a deal. Probably going back to Nokia tho... N96 FTW.

Posted by Dervish on Sep-19-2008 19:20:

I got a different touch phone but wish I got a iPhone enjoy.

Ain't it ironic that the same bell-ends who hate "brand culture" will slate someone for buying an iPhone without ever even having used one?

In a word cunts go outside!

Posted by EarnYourKeep on Sep-19-2008 19:28:

quote:
Originally posted by gehzumteufel
What happened to your PPC?!

im selling it? hehe

Posted by spanglo on Sep-19-2008 19:29:

quote:
Originally posted by Dervish
Ain't it ironic that the same bell-ends who hate "brand culture" will slate someone for buying an iPhone without ever even having used one?

It certainly is, and not at all surprising. Just a different shade of brainwashing.

Posted by Gauss on Sep-19-2008 19:30:

What's with all the iPhone hate?

Just let it be for fuck's sake, no one's forcing you to buy it if you don't like it.

(And no, I don't have one nor I want one.)

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