Apple Delivers iPhone
This phone has a long way to go
this phone will run on cingulars sub par data service and does not allow you to download from i tunes directly to the phone, at lease if i read the information at apple correctly. even if you could however because of cingulars data service it would take several hours and waste a battery that you cant even replace yourself. uber inteligent.
now lets take a look at the UI on the phone. innovative and amazing yes? yes. if it works. im reminded of a simpsons episode (were sorry the fingers you have used to dial are too fat to obtain a special dialing wand pl...
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1. this is rev1 device..the sync with itunes is merely a software update away - syncing via wifi would be fine - ala itv .. also its an ipod - you can plug it in like any normal ipod..and you can see how having to plug it in really killed ipod sales
and when they do release a UMTS version HSPDA will be widespread and of course faster than VZW's network..
2. 8gb flash on a phone is fantastic- where are all the 60gb flash drives? ooh thats right.. nowhere in any consumer device.. Why would you put a 60gb HDD in a phone if your trying to maximize battery life? oh thats right.. you obviously wouldn't..
If I wanted to or needed to carry around 100Gb of video I would have my laptop with me.....
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That being said, "I'm very excited about this device." Not because I think it's perfect in every way. It's not. It does have a long way to go but for all the users out with the complaints:
On CDMA v. GSM: I think one user said it best when they stated that both standards have distinct advantages and disadvantages. For Apple GSM happens to be the best choice for entering a global market. This is extremely important in Europe. I do however sympathize with people who have had rotten customer support experience with Cingular or can't reception in their area...
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