Apple Announces iPhone 2.0 - Page 4

Viper007Bond · July 14th, 2008, 03:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Arctor

I haven't really had any problem at all with the browser displaying pages... yet.

Safari in general just has some wonky CSS issues and such.

Wizegui · July 14th, 2008, 04:21 AM

The lineups at my local Rogers wasn't too long. Okay, there was no line ups and there was even a display model in the front of the store! And to think that idiots in Vancouver were lining up to buy their 3G iPhones lol. The iPhone is a fairly sophisticated phone, but calling it "revolutionary" and "breakthrough" seems to be a bit excessive (just a few example of the words I found in the Rogers brochure). For one thing, they're still using the crap 2.0 MP camera of the old iPhone. Frankly, I was expecting a bit more from Apple. I had a go with the new 3G iPhone this Friday and to be honest, I was really unimpressed. For the most part, it seemed to be exactly the same as the old one (with the addition of GPS and 3G of course). When you explore the maps of the GPS too quickly, it causes the damn thing to freeze and you have to reboot it. The price is quite competitive though at $199, but you need to sign a 3 year contract with the cheapest monthly plan at $60.

Firecat · July 14th, 2008, 05:08 AM

The prices for some apps in the app store are pretty ridiculous.

Viper007Bond · July 14th, 2008, 05:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Firecat

The prices for some apps in the app store are pretty ridiculous.

Most of the expensive ones are corporate stuff from what I've seen.

I only use free apps though. I may a sub-$5 one or two eventually, but I haven't seen anything yet worth buying.

Susurrate · July 14th, 2008, 06:26 AM

I waited for about an hour and a half today to get mine at the Apple store. Neat thing I have an old voice plan which ATT no longer offers and hasn't for about 4 years, Apple just tacked the data plan onto that so I am only paying 59.95 as opposed to the 69.95 I should be being charged.

Firecat · July 14th, 2008, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Viper007Bond

Most of the expensive ones are corporate stuff from what I've seen.

I only use free apps though. I may a sub-$5 one or two eventually, but I haven't seen anything yet worth buying.

Yeah, you're right. I wanted that "milk" app, because it's kinda stupid but funny. Not for 3 bucks though.

I did buy Sketches, which was 6 dollars. It's kinda cool. I can send it to you if you want, not sure if it tracks the times you install it though.

Viper007Bond · July 14th, 2008, 10:43 PM

I think it auths against your iTunes account. It's alright though. images/smilies/smile.gif

Firecat · July 15th, 2008, 06:33 AM

Any suggestions on a good case? I was thinking of getting one of the skins or whatever, but I saw on the apple store some hardshell cases as well.

Viper007Bond · July 15th, 2008, 08:48 AM

I honestly don't use one, but then again I don't have a phone.

The front is essentially scratch proof -- it's just the back you need to worry about. Mine is covered in fine scratches (nothing deep).

Lilleput · July 15th, 2008, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Firecat

Any suggestions on a good case? I was thinking of getting one of the skins or whatever, but I saw on the apple store some hardshell cases as well.

http://www.vajacases.com/

Viper007Bond · July 15th, 2008, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Lilleput

http://www.vajacases.com/

Dude, those cost like 1/2 as much as my whole iPod! Fuck that.

Apple sells rubber cases for like $30.

Lilleput · July 15th, 2008, 01:17 PM

What's the point in paying thousands of dollars for an obvious fashion accessory if your going to put in in a shit case?

IceBone · July 15th, 2008, 01:19 PM

That's right, be a consumer whore that you are and buy the expensive useless trinket.

Susurrate · July 15th, 2008, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Firecat

Any suggestions on a good case? I was thinking of getting one of the skins or whatever, but I saw on the apple store some hardshell cases as well.

Friend has one of these on his gen 1 iphone. http://www.agent18.com/scripts/prodv...roductpages=33

hokiethang · July 20th, 2008, 04:03 AM

I picked up a Black 16GB 3G iPhone on Tuesday, and i'm glad I did. AT&T needs to get their network straightened out, but it should be worth it. The GPS also works well, even though there is no proper navigation application, which should be out in due time.

I also just hacked my old 2G 8GB iPhone (running software 2.0). I'm not certain if I want to sell it or if I want to just keep it as a backup/international use phone.

On the cases subject, I ended up getting the hard leather case from Belkin (http://store.apple.com/us/product/TS...mco=MTM1MDE0MQ) Hopefully that link works. I like it, but not as much as my old incase case for my 2G iphone.

Firecat · July 20th, 2008, 06:00 AM

I went with an black incase...rubber or silicone, not sure. It's slim, probably won't protect it from any drops. But dammit, i'm gonna try my hardest not to let it fall.

Polly · July 20th, 2008, 06:07 AM

http://blog.iphone-dev.org/

Well folks, I'm off trying to get leopard to run on my notebook. kthxbai

edit: Well, that went well.. images/smilies/wacko.gif

But anywayz..

http://thumb.phyrefile.com/a/an/anonymous/2008/07/20/175.PNG

2.0 wooo

Firecat · August 2nd, 2008, 06:15 AM

Alright....Pandora is the greatest app I have on my iPhone. I never even heard of it until now....pretty much you select an artist, and it creates a radio station which plays their music (and similar music). It's free and it's awesome.

Viper007Bond · August 2nd, 2008, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Firecat

Alright....Pandora is the greatest app I have on my iPhone. I never even heard of it until now....pretty much you select an artist, and it creates a radio station which plays their music (and similar music). It's free and it's awesome.

I personally prefer Last.fm.

Firecat · August 2nd, 2008, 03:05 PM

Hmmm....i'm gonna check that out, never used it befor.

July 14th, 2008, 04:21 AM	#62
Wizegui Joined: May 3rd, 2006 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Richmond, BC Age: 17 Posts: 1,353 Car: 93 Toyota Tercel LFS Status: Rep Power: 17	The lineups at my local Rogers wasn't too long. Okay, there was no line ups and there was even a display model in the front of the store! And to think that idiots in Vancouver were lining up to buy their 3G iPhones lol. The iPhone is a fairly sophisticated phone, but calling it "revolutionary" and "breakthrough" seems to be a bit excessive (just a few example of the words I found in the Rogers brochure). For one thing, they're still using the crap 2.0 MP camera of the old iPhone. Frankly, I was expecting a bit more from Apple. I had a go with the new 3G iPhone this Friday and to be honest, I was really unimpressed. For the most part, it seemed to be exactly the same as the old one (with the addition of GPS and 3G of course). When you explore the maps of the GPS too quickly, it causes the damn thing to freeze and you have to reboot it. The price is quite competitive though at $199, but you need to sign a 3 year contract with the cheapest monthly plan at $60. __________________

July 14th, 2008, 05:08 AM	#63
Firecat Politically Charged Joined: Mar 23rd, 2005 Last Online: 07:12 AM Posts: 3,510 Rep Power: 25	The prices for some apps in the app store are pretty ridiculous. __________________

July 14th, 2008, 06:26 AM	#65
Susurrate Joined: Apr 23rd, 2006 Last Online: September 5th, 2008 Location: North of Atlanta. Posts: 403 Car: Civic Rep Power: 14	I waited for about an hour and a half today to get mine at the Apple store. Neat thing I have an old voice plan which ATT no longer offers and hasn't for about 4 years, Apple just tacked the data plan onto that so I am only paying 59.95 as opposed to the 69.95 I should be being charged. __________________ Ask me about microwaving cats for fun and profit.

July 14th, 2008, 10:43 PM	#67
Viper007Bond Lazy Head Dude Joined: Sep 21st, 2003 Last Online: 01:13 PM Location: Portland, Oregon Age: 24 Posts: 20,214 Car: Dodge Viper (I wish!) Rep Power: 224	I think it auths against your iTunes account. It's alright though. __________________ Fight back against the evil Quiky by +1'ing this post! There is no replacement for displacement. - Wolfgang Bernhard, Chief Operating Officer, Chrysler Group talking about the Dodge Viper SRT-10 ... I ask Herb Helbig, vehicle synthesis manager for SRT and a member of the original Team Viper development group since day one, if they'd ever thought of adding traction control. "It comes with two," he says, pointing at my feet. "Learn to use them." Got it. - Motor Trend on the 2006 Dodge Viper Coupe, November 2005

July 15th, 2008, 06:33 AM	#68
Firecat Politically Charged Joined: Mar 23rd, 2005 Last Online: 07:12 AM Posts: 3,510 Rep Power: 25	Any suggestions on a good case? I was thinking of getting one of the skins or whatever, but I saw on the apple store some hardshell cases as well. __________________

July 15th, 2008, 08:48 AM	#69
Viper007Bond Lazy Head Dude Joined: Sep 21st, 2003 Last Online: 01:13 PM Location: Portland, Oregon Age: 24 Posts: 20,214 Car: Dodge Viper (I wish!) Rep Power: 224	I honestly don't use one, but then again I don't have a phone. The front is essentially scratch proof -- it's just the back you need to worry about. Mine is covered in fine scratches (nothing deep). __________________ Fight back against the evil Quiky by +1'ing this post! There is no replacement for displacement. - Wolfgang Bernhard, Chief Operating Officer, Chrysler Group talking about the Dodge Viper SRT-10 ... I ask Herb Helbig, vehicle synthesis manager for SRT and a member of the original Team Viper development group since day one, if they'd ever thought of adding traction control. "It comes with two," he says, pointing at my feet. "Learn to use them." Got it. - Motor Trend on the 2006 Dodge Viper Coupe, November 2005

July 15th, 2008, 01:17 PM	#72
Lilleput Evo-less Joined: Jun 9th, 2005 Last Online: 02:14 PM Location: United Kingdom of Denmark Age: 25 Posts: 2,760 Car: Ford S-Max Titanium - 268hp Rep Power: 63	What's the point in paying thousands of dollars for an obvious fashion accessory if your going to put in in a shit case? __________________ 04' Evo 8 265hp sold

July 15th, 2008, 01:19 PM	#73
IceBone Gulf Livery Rules Joined: Jan 14th, 2007 Last Online: 12:43 PM Location: Slovenistan Age: 24 Posts: 5,924 Car: Mitsubishi Carisma GDI Rep Power: 55	That's right, be a consumer whore that you are and buy the expensive useless trinket. __________________ The Mitsubishop of Natural Aspiraton

July 20th, 2008, 04:03 AM	#75
hokiethang Global Moderator Joined: Nov 30th, 2004 Last Online: 12:04 AM Location: Northern Virginia, USA Age: 24 Posts: 2,232 Car: 2007 Durango Rep Power: 19	I picked up a Black 16GB 3G iPhone on Tuesday, and i'm glad I did. AT&T needs to get their network straightened out, but it should be worth it. The GPS also works well, even though there is no proper navigation application, which should be out in due time. I also just hacked my old 2G 8GB iPhone (running software 2.0). I'm not certain if I want to sell it or if I want to just keep it as a backup/international use phone. On the cases subject, I ended up getting the hard leather case from Belkin (http://store.apple.com/us/product/TS...mco=MTM1MDE0MQ) Hopefully that link works. I like it, but not as much as my old incase case for my 2G iphone. __________________

July 20th, 2008, 06:00 AM	#76
Firecat Politically Charged Joined: Mar 23rd, 2005 Last Online: 07:12 AM Posts: 3,510 Rep Power: 25	I went with an black incase...rubber or silicone, not sure. It's slim, probably won't protect it from any drops. But dammit, i'm gonna try my hardest not to let it fall. __________________

July 20th, 2008, 06:07 AM	#77
Polly Joined: Dec 9th, 2006 Last Online: 11:23 AM Posts: 999 Rep Power: 29	http://blog.iphone-dev.org/ Well folks, I'm off trying to get leopard to run on my notebook. kthxbai edit: Well, that went well.. But anywayz.. 2.0 wooo Last edited by Polly; July 21st, 2008 at 12:34 AM.

August 2nd, 2008, 06:15 AM	#78
Firecat Politically Charged Joined: Mar 23rd, 2005 Last Online: 07:12 AM Posts: 3,510 Rep Power: 25	Alright....Pandora is the greatest app I have on my iPhone. I never even heard of it until now....pretty much you select an artist, and it creates a radio station which plays their music (and similar music). It's free and it's awesome. __________________

August 2nd, 2008, 03:05 PM	#80
Firecat Politically Charged Joined: Mar 23rd, 2005 Last Online: 07:12 AM Posts: 3,510 Rep Power: 25	Hmmm....i'm gonna check that out, never used it befor. __________________