iPhone for Computer Repair

[Graystar]

G1 is a contender (if T-mobile is strong in your area)

I made the switch to a G-1 from a Moto Q on Verizons network.

It is ironic that I swapped a crappy phone on as great network for a great phone on a crappy network.
I believed them when they said the network was great in my area and there was not a lot of problems in the beginning but here lately the service is deteriorating. They told me that they will be installing a cell tower antenna in 3 weeks. I hope it happens.

Anyway the phone is great and when I get a good signal the internet access and usability is amazing!

I use google apps and if I add a contact to my gmail account it shows up in my phone within 30 seconds. Google maps are integrated and really strong also.

I do wish I could have this phone on Verizon or sprint network.

 

[Tesla]

Is it true the G-1 lacks bluetooth?

How backward is that if it's true!

 

[Mouse Mate]

I use the HTC Touch HD and is an amazing bit of kit, yes it's windows based but it's actually pretty good, and you don't have to pay for apps like with the iphone. www.freewarepocketpc.net is a great resource for downloading Windows Mobile programs.

Also I can use it with this printer if i need to print off anything whilst on the road.

 

[edgepcs]

Is it true the G-1 lacks bluetooth?

How backward is that if it's true!

lol...over in the UK it does have bluetooth - just not bluetooth filesharing

I do think that my G1 is the best phone I have ever had, it can do all of the *USEFUL* (not including games or gimmicks) things the iphone can do and because Android is opensource it is capable of much more.

The qwerty keyboard and push email/contacts/calendar is amazing aswell.

Only real problem is the horrific battery life, make sure you charge it all night and every car journey or you might find yourself caught short.

Overall a highly recommended phone!

 

[Jamie3188]

I Agree the IPhone is great. Especially with the new 3.0 Software. Make the qwerty keyboard easier to use.

As well as having multiple email profiles on the phone too.

I highly reccomend this phone.

 

[Jamb027]

Well I finally got the new iPhone 3GS 16G & am very happy with it. Not only have I annoyed my girlfriend by playing with it instead of giving her some attention but I now have a new best friend. What a geek ay.

But to be serious, it makes things so much easier to collect my emails as they arrive, have access to the web while on the move and have a good easy to use interface. I set it up to connect to SBS2003 exchange in minutes and the same with Gmail and now have access to Technibble 24/7. Can't beat that.

And a quick note to UK residents, if you get the Business tarrif from O2 rather than the personal one, you get added extras of:
1: Unlimited text
2: unlimited calls to 10 landlines
3: Unlimited O2 to O2 calls
4: and for the best bit, you receive an upgrade every 12months.

 

[Jamie3188]

How much is the Business Tarrif?

Im paying like £51 pm lol Sounds a lot but its soooooo worth it

 

[SavellM]

Well I finally got the new iPhone 3GS 16G & am very happy with it. Not only have I annoyed my girlfriend by playing with it instead of giving her some attention but I now have a new best friend. What a geek ay.

But to be serious, it makes things so much easier to collect my emails as they arrive, have access to the web while on the move and have a good easy to use interface. I set it up to connect to SBS2003 exchange in minutes and the same with Gmail and now have access to Technibble 24/7. Can't beat that.

And a quick note to UK residents, if you get the Business tarrif from O2 rather than the personal one, you get added extras of:
1: Unlimited text
2: unlimited calls to 10 landlines
3: Unlimited O2 to O2 calls
4: and for the best bit, you receive an upgrade every 12months.

The website says Business tarrifs are 24 months!
Think you got screwed!

 

[Jamb027]

Business tarrifs are 24 months but you still get an upgrade every 12, but I am going to double check on that to make sure that I haven't been "Screwed". And if I have i'm sure that I can stand outside the store with banners handing out leaflets saying don't use O2 iPhone Business tariffs".

 

[Jamb027]

Just contacted O2 customer services and they have confirmed what the store said. I may also send them an email to get that in writing.

I am paying £36.51 +VAT per month and receive 700 minutes per months for that.

 

[Sn@Ke]

iPhone is the best thing I've ever bought.

Mine has apps to do net speed tests
Ping, traceroute etc etc
Remote Desktop
FTP app
Text editor

I can log into my webserver and muck around or remote home and check downloads etc

It's awesome.

Oh and you can tether with the new software (also adds copy paste etc)

Like I said.. wayyyy better then the blackberrys we have (storm etc) iPhone all the way

 

[stevenamills]

My Iphone left China Monday and is in Anchorage today. I'm supposed to have it Thursday. Really looking forward to it. This Motorola Razr has been a piece of crap since day one.

Any suggestions for an absolute newbie with the Iphone?

 

[Jamie3188]

Sn@ke:

What were the names of the Apps that you have downloaded. Are there a lot of techy apps avalible?

I love mine. Just makes emails/internet so easy

 

[Sn@Ke]

Sn@ke:

What were the names of the Apps that you have downloaded. Are there a lot of techy apps avalible?

I love mine. Just makes emails/internet so easy

I have:
WinAdmin(paid) (remote desktop, you can get free alternatives but this offers higher rez)
Speed Test (internet speed test tool)(Free)
Ping (ping and traceroute etc etc)(Free)

Then I have a bunch of other apps like Convertor(paid), some free text editor (with ftp browsing)(paid version)

I actually just deleted a bunch, I like to go on the app store and download the top 5 -10 that interest me and test them out, there is soooo many apps its insane, usually people dont rate techy apps very highly because they are more interested in games and stuff like that so you have to dig through the appstore a little to find them. Usually its quicker to google what you want the app to do, ie "iphone remote desktop app" and people will tell you the names etc to search appstore. I don't really like iTunes at all. (only downside)

 

[stevenamills]

Maybe I'm the only one that didn't know this (wouldn't be the 1st time), but I could never connect to a WEP secured network until I started the key with a $.

I'm told it's an Apple thing......

 

[anonymous Mac Tech]

Maybe I'm the only one that didn't know this (wouldn't be the 1st time), but I could never connect to a WEP secured network until I started the key with a $.

I'm told it's an Apple thing......

That's right. The newer OSs have issues with WEP, but the $ gets you going.