Anyone Getting an iPhone?

[davechen]

Does the fact that it is 3G mean I could use it with SPRINT?

I don't think so. I don't think their 3rd generation technologies are compatible, since Sprint's is based on CDMA.

[iacas]

Spring is not compatible, no. Neither is Verizon.

In the U.S., it's AT&T; or T-Mobile, basically.

Geez, that really sucks that Apple is "tied" to AT&T.; Apple would probably triple their sales of the iphone if it wasnt locked to AT&T; exclusively.

There's something to be said for exclusivity. They'll sell just about as many as they can make - why would they want more demand?

I'll be getting a new one (hmm, white or black, hmmm???), and giving my current one to my wife.

[Cleveland Gunmetal]

(hmm, white or black, hmmm???)

Get the black. Easy decision

[iacas]

Get the black. Easy decision

Black will get hotter if left out in the sun.

White can be used to check white balance in a pinch.

[Ceej]

Geez, that really sucks that Apple is "tied" to AT&T.; Apple would probably triple their sales of the iphone if it wasnt locked to AT&T; exclusively.

Think about it from AT&T;'s side

how many people are with them just for the iPhone

[ettsn]

Also note in response to my earlier note, it indeed does have both EDGE and 3G, so it's not either/or. Also note, to finance the major price drop, the data plan went up $10/mo on the new phone (from what I understand, still trying to find conclusive proof on this).

I want a new one, but I want 32GB and I would bet the farm it's coming soon.

[Guest]

I think I will wait also - what they produced initially was excellent but I think there may be more to come !

[BSweet]

I heard the iphone is supposed to come way down in price soon.
I have the Blackjack 2. I love it!

[Wisco-Kid]

Think about it from AT&T;'s side

Yeah I understand AT&T;'s side of it clearly. It is a win-win for them. I am just bummed because the iphone is awesome and I cant get one without paying $200 bucks to get out of my contract.

I actually like SPRINT and I have had good service with them for years. I heard they have a phone coming out called the Instinct which is supposed to be the "iphone killer". My guess is 2 weeks after the Instinct is released it will be called the Extinct.

[cbe_golfer]

I got one for my wife about two months ago. Its just way too cool.

[mikelz]

I don't even have a cell phone and do not want one.
I think of these gadgets as electronic leashes.

[Lemay427]

^^^^^ Lol :-p

[iacas]

I actually like SPRINT and I have had good service with them for years.

It's not the killer. The iPhone - like the iPod - isn't standing still. When someone gets close to something that might be a "killer," Apple's already moved on to the next version. Same thing's happened here.

Sprint just spent a lot of money, too, hyping a new phone that has 3G and GPS, and guess what: it's now still got a sucky interface, but on July 11, the iPhone will have 3G and GPS. Big whoop. There's $10M down the drain, Sprint. Maybe it was for the Instinct...?

[Wisco-Kid]

It's not the killer. The iPhone - like the iPod - isn't standing still. When someone gets close to something that might be a "killer," Apple's already moved on to the next version. Same thing's happened here.

Yeah that is why I said they are going to call it the Extinct. After seeing the iPhone in person I dont see anything coming out that is going to top the iPhone. Now I just have to some how wait patiently for 10 mos till my contract is up with Sprint.

[snoodlelvr]

Now that the iPhone will have GPS and have 3rd party apps (and some of them look great), I wonder how long it is before there's a golf GPS app- no reason it can't function like any of the other GPS devices. Companies like igolf sell software for handhelds such as Palm and Blackberry to be used on the course; given that most of the iPhone apps will be around $10, this could be one of the better and more convenient ways for on course GPS (which means I may eventually sell my igolf).

[Silvertree]

I am pretty excited about the update. My wife and I plan on upgrading on 11 July. I just wish AT&T; would upgrade their network.

[joshtpa]

I have an Iphone, but still prefer my Blackberry. On July 11th, the new IPhone is coming out, and it is STILL MISSING major things. Still no Cut and Paste. Still no MMS! I mean cmon these features are available in almost every cell phone on the market right now.

[iacas]

I have an Iphone, but still prefer my Blackberry. On July 11th, the new IPhone is coming out, and it is STILL MISSING major things. Still no Cut and Paste.

That's not been that big a problem, really. In many apps, they let you transfer data you need to other apps. Tap a phone number to call, click a button to email a picture.

Still no MMS!

I'm glad - I think email works better than MMS.

And be fair: iPhone has a lot of things that are "STILL MISSING" from other phones, like a usable UI.