So what's the best I-phone model to get? I'm out of the loop on this thing. Are iphone's worth having? How much is a good one?
Be sure to look into how much the support plan will cost you each month. As far as I know, the unlimited voice/data plan is $99 per month with texting an additional $20 per month for a total of $119 monthly.
If these numbers are accurate, is this device truly worth the $1,428 per year it will cost just to use it? Can anyone help me out with understanding whether the numbers above are correct and whether you really don't mind paying that much annually?
That would really depend on the individual user. I sometimes wonder why some people have smartphones, since they use very few of the features involved. If people only use their phones to call and text, they're better off using one of the Quick Messaging Devices (non-smartphones with keyboards). And I really don't understand why people switched service providers just to get an iPhone, when their original provider had much better coverage than AT&T did in their area. What good is a fancy device if it's useless half the time?
Given that, I'm very much enjoying my 32GB iPhone 3GS ( this was an upgrade from my previous 16GB iPhone 3G).
It's pretty much become the nerve center of all my activity. Aside from listening to music and making phone calls, it's also a Calendar, camera (with video + editing), email client, web browser, photo album, watch videos inline and online (such as YouTube) etc. The user interface is the most amazingly easy and user-friendly one I've ever used. If I need directions, the built in Google Maps not only locates where I need to go and gives me directions, the iPhone's built in GPS lets me navigate my route. And if you're willing to invest in a really good set of headphones or headset, you can take advantage of the iPhone's excellent sound quality, too. If I'm at a Starbucks, I can use the AT&T Wi-Fi Hotspot for free. (Or any other place that has an AT&T Hotspot).
When consider all the applications I can use on it, I can manage all sorts of stuff, from my bank accounts, my car insurance payments, my internet... I can check the weather, check on my kids, check local concerts of my favorite bands, get the news, use Skype, play games, schedule trips, track buses or trains, use social networking sites like Facebook or Twitter... the list goes on.
I can't imagine using any other device now. Even my son, who was leery of getting an iPhone, has been hooked, and so has his GF. It's funny how many people I know have one - I sat at at table once and 7 of the 10 people had iPhones.
So I'm going to be keeping mine for a while... until Apple releases a 64GB+ version. I'm already running out of disc space again... :(
"It's not hard to own something. Or everything. You just have to know that it's yours, and then be willing to let it go." - Neil Gaiman, "Stardust"
I wouldn't reccomend jailbreaking the iPhone unless you're computer savvy. Some tweaks get released in beta and mess up the phone. If you can handle it, I totally recommend. Brings the iPhone to a whole new level
You can buy movies, songs, audiobooks, and applications (rent movies too), as well as music, music videos, and podcasts, then sync them to your iPod or iPhone.
AND... I just added the Marvel Comics App. They're still the best at what they do! *snikt* *bamf* *zzzt*
"It's not hard to own something. Or everything. You just have to know that it's yours, and then be willing to let it go." - Neil Gaiman, "Stardust"
I got one 3 weeks ago. 3Gs 16gb. It is everything I ever dreamed. I'd wanted one since they came out, but didn't feel like I could afford it until recently. If you travel a lot, its awesome. The most important thing to me is internet access whenever wherever. I'm in love with it. I'm kind of a mac head I know, but there's a reason this device is loved by so many.
Some apps I like are Hopstop (figure out subway routes), google map, google voice search, a car expense tracker, huffington post (free, as opposed to cnn), mapquest, compass, a level (for surfaces), an expense tracker. I don't play games much but this is so handy. I also have an app called Aroundme, that will tell you hotels, atms, hotels, coffee shops, restaurants, grocery stores, pubs, taxis, theaters, and more categories, that are around where you are currently standing. (Nice for nyc or any large city)
I was recently able to buy some show tickets (I wouldn't dare this with a PJ pre-sale) when they went on sale while I was on the road and no internet access.
R.i.p. Rigoberto Alpizar.
R.i.p. My Dad - May 28, 2007
R.i.p. Black Tail (cat) - Sept. 20, 2008
You can buy movies, songs, audiobooks, and applications (rent movies too), as well as music, music videos, and podcasts, then sync them to your iPod or iPhone.
AND... I just added the Marvel Comics App. They're still the best at what they do! *snikt* *bamf* *zzzt*
Thanks for the heads up on the marvel app. I don't read comics but this would probably make me start.
I just bought a movie on my iPhone and it says processing. Nothing happening. It's been almost 30 min? Should it take this long? Right when I hit the button to buy it someone text me so I don't know if that messed it up?
It sometimes scares me how much I love this phone :oops:
Apart from the pre-installed stuff like Google maps, I also have these on mine:
PJStatTracker
Pearl Jam
Facebook
Whatsapp
Skype
Sushi Cat (a very sweet little game)
Tripwolf (something like a travel guide for cities, it helped me a lot in Toronto and Chicago)
Merry cook (another game, it's an emulator of a Russian game console that I owned as a kid)
Doodle find (another game, I never get tired of this)
Countdown
EventDay
Skobbler navi 2+ (an excellent, not too expensive navigation system)
Cat Piano
Draw Free
My days (a period tracker for women :P it's good! )
And I'm thinking about installing Viber.
Please, Pearl Jam, consider a Benaroya Hall vinyl reissue!
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That would really depend on the individual user. I sometimes wonder why some people have smartphones, since they use very few of the features involved. If people only use their phones to call and text, they're better off using one of the Quick Messaging Devices (non-smartphones with keyboards). And I really don't understand why people switched service providers just to get an iPhone, when their original provider had much better coverage than AT&T did in their area. What good is a fancy device if it's useless half the time?
Given that, I'm very much enjoying my 32GB iPhone 3GS ( this was an upgrade from my previous 16GB iPhone 3G).
It's pretty much become the nerve center of all my activity. Aside from listening to music and making phone calls, it's also a Calendar, camera (with video + editing), email client, web browser, photo album, watch videos inline and online (such as YouTube) etc. The user interface is the most amazingly easy and user-friendly one I've ever used. If I need directions, the built in Google Maps not only locates where I need to go and gives me directions, the iPhone's built in GPS lets me navigate my route. And if you're willing to invest in a really good set of headphones or headset, you can take advantage of the iPhone's excellent sound quality, too. If I'm at a Starbucks, I can use the AT&T Wi-Fi Hotspot for free. (Or any other place that has an AT&T Hotspot).
When consider all the applications I can use on it, I can manage all sorts of stuff, from my bank accounts, my car insurance payments, my internet... I can check the weather, check on my kids, check local concerts of my favorite bands, get the news, use Skype, play games, schedule trips, track buses or trains, use social networking sites like Facebook or Twitter... the list goes on.
I can't imagine using any other device now. Even my son, who was leery of getting an iPhone, has been hooked, and so has his GF. It's funny how many people I know have one - I sat at at table once and 7 of the 10 people had iPhones.
So I'm going to be keeping mine for a while... until Apple releases a 64GB+ version. I'm already running out of disc space again... :(
AND... I just added the Marvel Comics App. They're still the best at what they do! *snikt* *bamf* *zzzt*
Some apps I like are Hopstop (figure out subway routes), google map, google voice search, a car expense tracker, huffington post (free, as opposed to cnn), mapquest, compass, a level (for surfaces), an expense tracker. I don't play games much but this is so handy. I also have an app called Aroundme, that will tell you hotels, atms, hotels, coffee shops, restaurants, grocery stores, pubs, taxis, theaters, and more categories, that are around where you are currently standing. (Nice for nyc or any large city)
I was recently able to buy some show tickets (I wouldn't dare this with a PJ pre-sale) when they went on sale while I was on the road and no internet access.
R.i.p. My Dad - May 28, 2007
R.i.p. Black Tail (cat) - Sept. 20, 2008
Apart from the pre-installed stuff like Google maps, I also have these on mine:
PJStatTracker
Pearl Jam
Facebook
Whatsapp
Skype
Sushi Cat (a very sweet little game)
Tripwolf (something like a travel guide for cities, it helped me a lot in Toronto and Chicago)
Merry cook (another game, it's an emulator of a Russian game console that I owned as a kid)
Doodle find (another game, I never get tired of this)
Countdown
EventDay
Skobbler navi 2+ (an excellent, not too expensive navigation system)
Cat Piano
Draw Free
My days (a period tracker for women :P it's good! )
And I'm thinking about installing Viber.
Songza
tunuin Radio
temple run
the score
"Life Is What Happens To You When Your Busy Making Other Plans" John Lennon
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5/21/10- NYC
9/2/12- Philly, PA
7/19/13- Wrigley
10/19/13- Brooklyn, NY
10/21/13- Philly, PA
10/22/13- Philly, PA
10/27/13- Baltimore, MD
4/28/16- Philly, PA
4/29/16- Philly, PA
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5/2/16- NYC
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9/4/18- Boston, MA
9/14/22- Camden, NJ
9/7/24- Philly, PA
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Eddie Vedder- 6/25/11- Philly, PA
RNDM- 3/9/16- Philly, PA
WOw.
Viggle is a pretty cool app.