3G Iphone announced, bye bye Blackjack

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06-09-2008, 02:20 PM
CosmosMpower

3G Iphone announced, bye bye Blackjack

Been waiting forever. July 11 release $199 for 8GB, $299 for 16 GB with 2 year AT&T contract. Has 3G, wifi, GPS, flush headphone jack etc.

http://www.engadget.com/tag/3g+iphone/
06-09-2008, 03:10 PM
Magma

it's great for people who have been waiting, me I like my 1st gen and will just be happy with the new SDK stuff
06-09-2008, 03:13 PM
CosmosMpower

My gf has a 1st gen and likes it but I just couldn't pull the trigger without the 3G, it defeats the purpose of the phone not having it.
06-09-2008, 03:30 PM
Magma

I find that the EDGe works well for the surfing I do on it
06-09-2008, 03:34 PM
miataspeedracer

I know where I'll be 7/11...
06-09-2008, 03:55 PM
CosmosMpower

Quote:

Originally Posted by Magma

I find that the EDGe works well for the surfing I do on it

True, I find that my Miata works for the racing I do but the Elise is faster and more fun ;)

EDGE does work ok in most areas but I'm impatient.
06-09-2008, 04:36 PM
modernbeat

The real GPS is more exciting to me than the 3G.
06-09-2008, 07:33 PM
SirHustlerEsq

Someone needs to develop a windows alternative because I'm not buying fischer-price neo-fascist apple dogshit products.
06-09-2008, 11:13 PM
trickyrix

I've played with an iPhone and it's pretty neat... what does the "3G" do for it? Does it make it not drop calls any more? :rolleyes:

But seriously... wtf is 3G? :confused:
06-10-2008, 05:23 AM
randy7601

Quote:

Originally Posted by trickyrix

I've played with an iPhone and it's pretty neat... what does the "3G" do for it? Does it make it not drop calls any more? :rolleyes:

But seriously... wtf is 3G? :confused:

3G is the third generation of cell phone standards. Read more here.

While the iPhone will be $200 less, AT&T will be charging $30/month for the data plan instead of $20/month. AT&T will also require a 2 year contract. So you save $200 upfront, but will pay $240 more over 2 years. More here.

So much for the big "savings."

I still want one though! ::Pop::
06-10-2008, 05:32 AM
ken o

In corporate America it will not displace the BlackBerry.
06-10-2008, 07:35 AM
CosmosMpower

Quote:

Originally Posted by ken o

In corporate America it will not displace the BlackBerry.

Not until they get the email security standards up to date at least.
06-10-2008, 07:51 AM
Miatamaniac92

Quote:

Originally Posted by mr brg

Someone needs to develop a windows alternative because I'm not buying fischer-price neo-fascist apple dogshit products.

Your statement made me think of the re-done Apple 1984 commercial of Hillary. LoL

Chris
06-10-2008, 08:46 AM
ken o

Quote:

Originally Posted by CosmosMpower

Not until they get the email security standards up to date at least.

Also the price. I can get BlackBerries for free.
06-10-2008, 08:47 AM
Titus

Quote:

Originally Posted by CosmosMpower

Not until they get the email security standards up to date at least.

Yep... they are banned from our network.
06-10-2008, 09:12 PM
SirHustlerEsq

I need to get a phone with a full keypad. Is that samsung one worth a shit, and can i use "nav4all?"
06-11-2008, 03:26 PM
TheChadVIII

Blah I have a BlackJack II and won't be saying bye bye to it for this.

Already got GPS and all that... just no wifi, but 3G is fast.
06-12-2008, 07:05 PM
MX-5EE

Ever since my Blackberry Pearl proved to be unacceptably fragile, I have given up on high-dollar phones. I now use an old Nokia 3390, and when that stops working I will probably just buy a $20 unlocked phone from Target.
06-12-2008, 07:32 PM
altiain

I've had a 1st gen Blackjack for a year, and I'm quite happy with it. Out of all the phones I've owned, it has been one of the better ones. I have no interest in paying three times more for Apple's latest overhyped piece of plastic, since it will be utterly obsolete in six months when they come out with the next gottahaveit toy. :roll:
06-14-2008, 11:57 PM
black roadster

Quote:

Originally Posted by ken o

In corporate America it will not displace the BlackBerry.

You need to watch the keynote address (link below). With all the Enterprise support, built-in security, MS App support, Custom Apps, Push Technology, expansion to 70 countries, multi-language support and lower price this is going to change how we think of and use cell phones. Watch the video. It's long but very informative and amazing.

BTW, all the above changes will be available to ALL iPhone users with a free iPhone 2.0 update.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ken o

Also the price. I can get BlackBerries for free.

Because they're meh... The Crackberries interface is confusing and basically sucks.

Quote:

Originally Posted by CosmosMpower

Not until they get the email security standards up to date at least.

The new one has full Enterprise support with MS Exchange, VPN, WEP, etc...

Watch Steve Jobs' WWDC 2008 keynote address on Apple.com

Quote:

Originally Posted by altiain

I have no interest in paying three times more for Apple's latest overhyped piece of plastic, since it will be utterly obsolete in six months when they come out with the next gottahaveit toy. :roll:

I agree the first gen iPhone was a bit over-hyped and initially WAY over-priced but with the release of the 2.0 and especially the iPhone 3G GPS this phone is the real deal. I think it will become the standard for smart phones like the iPod is for personal media players. BTW, with Apple, you are looking at 12-18 month product cycles.

I'm planning on getting one when they come out.