June 7th is iPhone announcement day
Discussion
anonymous said:
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Yes. And no.Mine's been perfect, as has many other people's on this thread.
However, some people have been less lucky and really struggling, to the point where they've taken them back. I think the "good" far out numbers the "bad", but make your own mind up. Personally, I really like it and would certainly suggest you don't cancel or anything like that.
Stuart said:
I bought a bumper yesterday. Doesn't feel like £25 but it fits beautifully, does a great job of protecting the phone and cures the antennae issue. Happy.
I agree - it looks like it shouldn't do much, and £25 is a bit (!) steep, but it really makes a huge difference - surprisingly so.iAlex said:
Other than that... I'm indifferent about the whole thing.
Advantages;
1. Battery life
2. Camera
3. Slight increase in speed over 3GS but nothing to write home about.
All other advantages come from the software rather than hardware.
Disadvantages;
1. I'm scared of handling the thing in case I end up dropping it.
2. Everyone wants to 'have a quick look at it'
3. Cost
4. The rear glass tends to be slippy and if you place it down on a slight incline it will slide off. I usually put my phone on top of my wallet when I put them down at home or in the office etc, quite often I come back and it has slid onto the floor.
I (half) agree with you here, too. Don't forget the better screen and the touch sensitivity of it feels a lot better too - more like the iPad than my old 3G. But other than that, it's software improvements.Advantages;
1. Battery life
2. Camera
3. Slight increase in speed over 3GS but nothing to write home about.
All other advantages come from the software rather than hardware.
Disadvantages;
1. I'm scared of handling the thing in case I end up dropping it.
2. Everyone wants to 'have a quick look at it'
3. Cost
4. The rear glass tends to be slippy and if you place it down on a slight incline it will slide off. I usually put my phone on top of my wallet when I put them down at home or in the office etc, quite often I come back and it has slid onto the floor.
It feels slick, looks good, works great and was a natural thing to do after having my 3G for 18months.
Oh, regarding the rear glass being slippy - get yourself a bumper. It raises the phone off the table/wallet etc. ever so slightly and with a grippy rubber lead edge. It's expensive, yes, but is surprisngly good. Not just the "rubber band" that everyone claimed.
Silent1 said:
built in screen protector
You're probably the exception, but unless you've got a mega dirty job and major risk of scratching it, I can't see the point in these. Apple spend ages perfecting the touch of the screen and how it reacts, for us to put a sodding great bit of plastic over the front 
BliarOut said:
Silent1 said:
TonyHetherington said:
Silent1 said:
built in screen protector
You're probably the exception, but unless you've got a mega dirty job and major risk of scratching it, I can't see the point in these. Apple spend ages perfecting the touch of the screen and how it reacts, for us to put a sodding great bit of plastic over the front FWIW i don't use any case as mine lives in a holster in the tractor as the inside it's lined with felt and doesn't trap dust against the screen, i'm a real phone prophylactic freak i can't stand anything getting between me and it
okgo said:
croyde said:
Podie said:
okgo said:
EIGHT HUNDRED AND THIRTY POUNDS!!! 
Next June/July I'll reserve 10 at different apple stores, take a day off work to go and get them all and make a few £k.
hello "one pocket" 
Silent1 said:
I CBA to jailbreak my 4. I've done my 3G and 3GS but there's not enough apps (hackulous not included) that make it actually worth it.
That's where I am with mine, too - I did it to my 3G, just because I could really, but got nothing out of it aside from a wallpaper and no text on my bottom icons NDA said:
okgo said:
My + at the top, as it should be.
I've already scratched the back, non scratch my ass.
How are you getting on with it? Like it - love it?! I can't recall where you got yours from in the end and if it's an upgrade on your current contract.I've already scratched the back, non scratch my ass.
I'm sticking with the 3GS for the moment and will upgrade in December.
As an aside, and it applies to all of these gadgets, have you protected the screen and back? Will you do so? I bought something called an 'Otter box' (which I'm convinced is a euphemism) but have taken off the screen protector as the naked screen is so much nicer without a condom on.
jas xjr said:
A mate rang me a few days ago on an iphone4 and there was an annoying beep every few seconds as if he was pressing the keypad. Think I will wait a while before I order mine
I'm not sure the keypad even beeps if you use it during a call, but regardless, the screen looks itself when you put it to your ear to stop that, and automatically unlocks when you move it away. Either that, or he had you on speaker phone and was playing Angry Birds while you spoke.
Not what I'd call the *best* reason to discount the phone
Olivero said:
Stuart said:
Olivero said:
Quick question - Is it possible to be on a call and use the calendar at the same time ?
Yes. AFAIK you just can't do 3G data in a call. you can do contacts, calendar etc.Gassing Station | Computers, Gadgets & Stuff | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff