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if I was about to fork out for an iPhone, the average camera and lack of video might be something that could tempt me to wait a little bit longer. If that's not an issue, there's tons of excellent software coming out so you won't get the feeling that you're left with an unsupported and quickly outdated phone (see: Palm Centro).

The other option, of course, is to look at other phones which may offer the extra capacity and gizmos you want (HTC HD, G1 etc).
 
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if I was about to fork out for an iPhone, the average camera and lack of video might be something that could tempt me to wait a little bit longer. If that's not an issue, there's tons of excellent software coming out so you won't get the feeling that you're left with an unsupported and quickly outdated phone (see: Palm Centro).

The other option, of course, is to look at other phones which may offer the extra capacity and gizmos you want (HTC HD, G1 etc).
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I thought about a different phone, but I'm not incredibly techy minded (perfect customer for Apple, I think you or someone else described me as before :D) and since I already use Macs I'd be happy to stay with their OS. It'll be my first 'smartphone', so I reckon it'll ease me in gently, with a mix of useful and fanboy features ;)

Video isn't an issue - I don't need it, and the camera, like I said, doesn't bother me either. Some of the camera apps look mildly entertaining (for about 5 minutes or so), so that's not too bad.

Let's face it, I don't need a smartphone, but I want one. It's purely the consumer desire coming out in me, and half of me is disgusted with myself, the other half thinks wtf, who cares? So again, their target market :)
 
I got a theory we'll see video recording and a camera bump once we get the HD iPhone. Something Apple like to do is 'the next big thing' they like to update and hype it up. Like with the touch it got games so they called it the funnest iPod they've ever made.

I wouldn't be surprised if we don't see video recording until they can say something like 'shoot in HD, now everyone is a movie director' or some such (increased storage for the iPhone/touch to 64gb probably too). The camera will probably get a bump in their too, linking it to their new photo software update...
 
Kid_Eternity said:
I wouldn't be surprised if we don't see video recording until they can say something like 'shoot in HD, now everyone is a movie director' or some such (increased storage for the iPhone/touch to 64gb probably too). The camera will probably get a bump in their too, linking it to their new photo software update...
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Even if they manage to get an iPhone to record at HD resolution, the tiny sensor size and form factor limitations will ensure it's never going to come remotely close to a decent movie camera, short of some huge technical innovation.
 
See, I couldn't give a shit about all that ^^ kind of stuff, so I reckon I might as well just take the plunge now.

You can't keep chasing technology or you'll go broke.
 
Paw, based on what you've posted, I think the iphone would be perfect for you, but do try and stretch to the 16GB. Piss-easy internet in your pocket will be much more useful and fun than you'd even given thought to before :)
 
Crispy said:
Paw, based on what you've posted, I think the iphone would be perfect for you, but do try and stretch to the 16GB.
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I've just been looking at the tariffs. I overspend on my current contract at the moment, spending in total about £45/month. If I got the £35/month contract I'd be saving money and I'd likely never use up the allowance. However, the price for the 16GB is still steep on that contract.

Yet, I'd be saving £180 over the 18 months on the £35/mo contract over the £45/mo one, which is more than I'd save on the iPhone on the higher tariff. But then if I do go over the allowance I'd end up likely paying more. Can you easily check on the phone what allowance you've got left? Do you need to navigate to the O2 online billing or is there a handy little app or something in-built to make it easier?

When O2 say 'unlimited data and wi-fi', does that mean I'll never pay for browsing the net or email etc? Whether I use wi-fi or whatever else?
 
Kanda said:
Yup. Unless you take it abroad... *looks at my £197 phone bill for December!!!*
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:eek: Well, if you will go jetting off all over the place :p

Well, that's good to know anyway.

Going to have to hold out a bit longer because I still haven't got my iMac fixed and don't want to be synching to my macbook.
 
Vintage Paw said:
I've just been looking at the tariffs. I overspend on my current contract at the moment, spending in total about £45/month. If I got the £35/month contract I'd be saving money and I'd likely never use up the allowance. However, the price for the 16GB is still steep on that contract.

Yet, I'd be saving £180 over the 18 months on the £35/mo contract over the £45/mo one, which is more than I'd save on the iPhone on the higher tariff. But then if I do go over the allowance I'd end up likely paying more. Can you easily check on the phone what allowance you've got left? Do you need to navigate to the O2 online billing or is there a handy little app or something in-built to make it easier?

When O2 say 'unlimited data and wi-fi', does that mean I'll never pay for browsing the net or email etc? Whether I use wi-fi or whatever else?
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Just had a quick look and there are usage stats for current period and total time. You can reset the current period with a button. There is also the sent and received data, but no text sent option. I'll moan to Apple about that.
 
Sunray said:
Just had a quick look and there are usage stats for current period and total time. You can reset the current period with a button. There is also the sent and received data, but no text sent option. I'll moan to Apple about that.
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There's an app over here for keeping tabs on your usage, sms left, extra charges etc (belstatus). Not sure if there's an english version.
 
Its the OLED screen which requires no back light to function and has 180 degree viewing angle and is low power, that I want from that package.
 
So I got one. Ordered it over the phone last night, it arrived this morning. It's a bit scary, but quite exciting.

Is there an urban top 10+ apps thread somewhere? Or an easy way for me to find out what the must-have ones are? Like, isn't there one that lets you use the keyboard in landscape, in any app? Stuff like that - ease-of-use apps I guess.

And one of the first things I did when I fired it up for the first time (after updating firmware) was watch the sneezing panda. I feel the iphone is now officially christened :)

They had reconditioned iphones free on the 35/mo contract btw. Which was nice :)
 
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