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[Striker9]

iPhone facts from the first reviews - Engadget

* The mobile version of OS X or whatever it is the iPhone runs takes up 700MB of the device's capacity. Damn son!
* There's no way to cut, copy, or paste text! WHOA! Big, big mistake.
* No A2DP support. That, friends, is such a huge bummer right there.
* Sorry, music can't be used as a ringtone -- even if it's just a raw MP3. No additional ringtones will be sold at launch.
* On a PC the iPhone syncs with Outlook for calendars AND addresses! Noice.
* It supports Exchange in some capacity, according to Walt, but he doesn't exactly say how.
* Pogue again confirms document file reading -- but not editing -- for PDF, Word, and Excel (only).
* Adobe Flash support is officially out. It's just not in the browser. Neither is there any other kind of embedded video support. Sorry everybody, that's that.
* It will take snaps, but won't record video. How can Apple love YouTube as much as it does and not realize cellphone-shot movies make up a sizeable chunk of the crazy crap you find on there?

More after the break!

* Oh, and no MMS. And sorry, no voice dialing, either.
* Contact groups can't be emailed as contact lists.
* Apple sez between 300-400 charges the iPhone will lose battery capacity -- you'll send it in and get the cell replaced for a fee. Meh. We knew this would be the case, but still, meh.
* Apple can (and supposedly will) be rolling out periodic updates -- no surprise there.
* Battery life is, somehow, almost as mind-blowingly good as Apple claims for calls, music, and movies.
* As we suspected, users are prompted with lists of WiFi networks if you're not nearby a trusted hotspot. We've seen this on other phones, and we're afraid this would get friggin annoying.
* It's said to be very scratch resistant. The facade both front and rear apparently just doesn't pick up marring like regular iPods do.
* Voice quality is said to be good -- not great.

No way will I be getting one.

[Titus]

I was wondering too about battery life.

No video able to record? How stupid was that to leave out?
Not being able to copy or paste anything too..

Good job Apple.

Sales will continue to shoot threw the roof with these, but in the coming months, I look forward to seeing all of the disapointment this device will bring its users.

T

[Foxworthy]

I just bought my Sony Ericsson W810i a few months back. The iphone has better Internet service and a better battery life. The camera is par for the course but the iphone can't record video.

I paid 67 dollars for my phone with a 4gb memory stick.

I could pay 500 dollars for an iphone.

Better net and a longer battery doesn't seem to be worth over four hundred bucks.

[going_home]

Just got the Windows mobile 6.0 update on my Dash.
You can edit documents now.

I was listening to Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy , on the radio and a lady called in some interesting info about the Apple "piephone" .

1) 90 day warranty thru Apple only.
2) AT&T doesnt offer insurance on the phone.
3) Apples extended warranty wont be available for the phone for 3 weeks

I think I'll just stick with my Dash !


EDIT: Meizu's M8? Apple lawyers, start your engines :

Meizu's M8? Apple lawyers, start your engines - Engadget

[Ir0nExpress]

Originally Posted by going_home

EDIT: Meizu's M8? Apple lawyers, start your engines :

Meizu's M8? Apple lawyers, start your engines - Engadget

It'd be very funny if that clone functions better then the actual product haha.

[Jaan]

Originally Posted by Titus

I was wondering too about battery life.

I don't know about the life, but it can't be changed easily...i.e. by you or me. So, if you go on a long trip and you want to bring two batteries along so you can swap them out you're out of luck. And if it dies, then you have to wait a few days to get your phone back.

Anand Tech took one apart. Here's a link if you care...

Linky Linky

[Bib]

I was using the Dash (or Excaliber - the HTC model name) until I just switched to a Touch to check it out. I liked it quite a bit. I had one of my guys pick up an iPhone so we could do a competitive analysis so it will be interesting to compare them.

I work for Microsoft, but I am delighted that Apple brought out the iPhone with all the press attention. They have some cool innovation in the phone but it appears to have enough weaknesses that most people will not be satisfied. The attention the public is giving to the iPhone will raise the available market for all smart phones. The good things that they did will also raise the bar for MS and our OEM partners so consumers will be the winner.

Thanks Steve!

Originally Posted by going_home

Just got the Windows mobile 6.0 update on my Dash.
You can edit documents now.

I was listening to Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy , on the radio and a lady called in some interesting info about the Apple "piephone" .

1) 90 day warranty thru Apple only.
2) AT&T doesnt offer insurance on the phone.
3) Apples extended warranty wont be available for the phone for 3 weeks

I think I'll just stick with my Dash !


EDIT: Meizu's M8? Apple lawyers, start your engines :

Meizu's M8? Apple lawyers, start your engines - Engadget

[Christian Nelson]

I never buy version 1.0 of anything involving computers or technology, at least not for a year or two.

I simply don't like paying big dollars for being a beta test dummy.

All those standing in line should just tape "moron" to thier foreheads.

That goes for PS3, Wii, tickle me Elmo, or what have you. It's a foolish attitude, "I have to have it now!!!"

Idiots..

[sgt-spam]

I was amused by the iPhone EMAIL ADDRESSES cleverly marketed on eBay and SELLING for $200+.

I was also amused by the $1400+ completed iPhone auctions on eBay.

You can have mine............ I got mine weeks ago from apple having worked with BG in the past. It was ok to get one, just like my phone better. So if you want it, post up.