We know, we know, seven days is just too long to wait. So what's a salivating
iPhone junkie to do to pass the time?
Apple has the answer with its new incredibly detailed "Guided Tour" video of the device. No real secrets being revealed, but the video gives an in-depth look into the ins and outs of using most of the apps and getting your way around everyday functions like unlocking the phone, merging phone calls and skipping through Visual Voicemail like a rockstar. There's nothing here to dispel doubters, since the real proof of the pudding is going to come from touching the screen with your own hands and waiting on EDGE to deliver sites quite a bit slower than shown in the demo, but the true believers in the room aren't going to be exactly disappointed by the consistently slick interface and features shown off in the video.
Update: Engadget buddy Michael Gartenberg points out that "
if you watch closely, you'll notice mail does appear to support Office attachments after all." Damn, there goes one more solid argument for the WinMo camp.
posted Jun 22nd 2007 12:52PM
I'm really beginning to question how well the keyboard works on the touch interface. Apple says it's perfect, of course, but I have pretty big fingers, easily twice or maybe even three times the size of one of the tiny buttons. Between the typos that were made at the WWDC and the fact that apple never, ever shows anyone actually typing in any commercials or anywhere on their website, I'm skeptical.
The guided tour shows some thumb-typing and it seems to work fine. So, unless your pointer finger is bigger than most people's thumbs, you should be okay.
The Hand of God types 'seafood' during the calamari spot. Of course, they probably wouldn't use the take where he made a typo.
You can see that the typist isn't perfect in the demo - he often misses the exact key, but the iPhone is still figuring out which key he intends to press. I honestly think that by taking the time to think about how their keyboard will work, Apple has been able to really make a software keyboard that works.
I think if you take that demonstration at face value, then you are the exact kind of sucker Apple is preying on with that kind of advertisement.
First of all, even if it is an actual person manipulating the device, do you think Apple would include the footage where the person screwed up an mis-typed? I bet to recreate that video in the perfect way it is now would take at least triple the length of it, just because of all the mistakes you would make.
Secondly, someone below points out that the hand very well could be superimposed in the video, while the iPhone is being controlled remotely in some other way. If you look closely, sometimes the touches don't all sync properly as you would expect them to.
MDB, you're always such a cynic in all these iPhone comment threads. I'm basing my belief on my past experience with Apple Products which I can often use exactly how I expect to use them. This is because Apple take the time needed to make the user experience "just work".
Steve Jobs would not have shipped this product with a keyboard that only works some of the time, or for some people. He is a perfectionist, and while I am not contending that the iPhone is entirely perfect, I do believe that Apple does not need to pull out the special effects crews to produce a demo of a product that people will be touching with their own fingers in just over a week.
Of course Apple only includes takes in which everything works as it should. Just as of course Apple compares their product in a chart designed to make it look favorable compared to all other products on the chart. You're not smarter for assuming other human beings don't already know this and include this in their judgements when encountered with such a presentation.
To Alan Carr:
You know, there is always somebody in every Apple story who feels the compulsive need to say "just works" and "so much thought went into it." Do you really think that every company but Apple just throws random parts together without any thought or concern for how it works, and hopes everything will be OK? Do you really think that Palm, a company that has already sold more PDAs and Smartphones that Apple probably will for many years, never thought about how to make their devices work?
I understand that Apple fits a certain lifestyle and aesthetic, and thus is much beloved by some people, but it isn't like the rest of the industry is just sitting around goofing off. Just looking at devices like the Helio Ocean or HTC Mogul will give you a good indication of how Apple can't be THAT focused on perfection. What is the point point of a mobile data device with a crappy data connection? What's the point of having mapping software when the device can't even figure out where it is? No, the iPhone is very much a compromise device, just like every other smartphone on the market, it is just one with a bigger marketing budget. In many ways, it is really just a Sidekick without the keyboard.
You're right, Alan, I am a cynic. And I believe it makes me a better consumer. Not buying into all of Apple's marketing before I even try the device at all makes me smarter than you. So, go ahead and believe everything Apple tells you--the Nokia N95 doesn't have WiFi, remember? I'll wait until I hold the device in my hand before I assume everything works like they say it does.
If you say your fingers are larger than average, then don't you even have problems using tiny fixed keyboards. Maybe if you just used your pinky for swiping and gestures the touch screen might be suitable for you. Obviously the device is not going to be for everyone. Even I can't imagine how well it will work in the wintertime or rainy days especially if you have to do a lot of text messaging. Obviously it's a try before you buy situation. I wonder if they give a trial period in case you want to return it.
Actually, it was revealed that you can view any Word or Excel files that are emailed to you, which wasn't previously known. No editing of course, but the view capability is still nice for corporate folk and others who insist on sending you Microsoft files.
I big question about viewing Word/Excel files on the iPhone is not whether it will open DOC or XLS files, it is whether it will be able to open DOCX and XLSX files associated with Office 2007.
It'll open DOCX and XLSX when Microsoft finally get their act together and release the new version of Office:Mac...
Has anybody else noticed how politically charged the iPhone commercials are? Every time they show it browsing the NY Times... it's always on headlines such as "Dems take over congress", "Bush.... making mistakes," "50 Die in bagdad." I can't be the only one who picked up on this?
Yeah I noticed that too. You know Al Gore is on Apple's board of directors, right?
That would make a lot of sense..... Yea in the back of my head I know this, but I'm not as Apple suave as I should be.
I think it's more that they are showing the NYTimes...
what's "politically charged" about that? seems like just a list of facts...
Facts, yes I agree. but they select the facts to show. Why not show the sports page?
They're just showing the front page. The current cover stories aren't golfing. Loaded or not, that's the Times (pun intended)
Wow, I sincerely hope the tutorial phone was using EDGE to load the web pages in the video.
I loaded the same page (http://inside.nikerunning.com) on my MacBook Pro and it took a bit longer. Can't seem to figure out why...
The flash storage would act as some great RAM.
They definately speed up the loading times. EGDE is in no way that fast. That's more like EVDO to WiFi speeds.
JAmerican
It was WiFi. Reportedly, the WiFi Signal Icon changes to a lowercase "e" in a box when the phone is using edge.
I like everyone one else is sick of the iPhone news at this stage... but you gotta admit, that video was fuckin' awesome!
What other company would have the balls to do a straight-up 25 minute close up demo of a phone? The demo speaks for itself. And 8 days before the products launch mind you. Actually come to think of it, what other consumer electronics product on the planet could have a 25 minute intimate demo without boring you shitless? Seriously, try answer that question? This damn iPhone, quite simply.. rocks!
I'd be happy if it all just went away and we never heard anything more about the iPhone. It's getting to the point of information overload and it's WAY past the point of being annoying.
I was just thinking that the fact that it only takes 20 minutes to go into almost everything it can do bodes-well for it's ease of use and even if you don't see the vid, I could see how anyone could learn to use it effectivly and quickly. I hope it does well and works like promised.
non-purchaser but would like one.
I agree. No other company I know of in recent years or even now has gone so far to put up a 25-minute demo of their product. I've seen demonstration videos and flash presentations on websites for current and new products, but nothing equivalent to the magnitude and effort Apple put into this. Regardless of the criticism that many do have of the iPhone regarding non-replaceable battery; no true 3rd party app. support; or 3G support, you have to admit that Apple put a lot of thought into making this phone. When 3G becomes more widely available and the next generation of the iPhone is released to support it, I'm definitely getting one. Of all the PDAs and cellphones I've used in past years and up to now, I have not seen anything that compares to the iPhone at this time. Windows Mobile 6 PDAs or the latest cellphones coming from Samsung, Sony Ericcson, or LG still do not hold a candle to what this phone offers. I know that in the months to come, competitors will start to take a second look at the iPhone and come up with look-alikes and similar features, but they will have a lot of catching up to do.
Jobs doing. Don't care if many hate him, but you have to respect him for his insisting on a product being usable (easy to use), works well and looks good before release. You can look at every inch of this iPhone and tell that a lot of thought went into it.
Every friggin' Tom, Dick and Harry copycat wannabe company will be putting up half-hour long demos of their products now. Wait until you see the next version of the Microsoft Zune with dancing girls, elephants and marching band using stereo and 3D images and All Hail to the Chief in the background. I swear, the next new thing will be video product demos up the Wazoo. Where can I watch the Gone with the Wind-length Vista demo? I'd like some buttered popcorn and bon-bons while I watch.
Okay, who's gonna be the first to say, that (insert the company) did it first and Apple just copied them. Dammit. Apple just grabbed our genitals and our hearts and minds will follow.
Don't worry. If Oprah Winfrey endorses it, the iPhone will be runaway success.
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I'm joking, of course.
I'm glad they're really exploiting gestures. That "swipe to delete" email function is great.
ah the good old days of the Newton... I'm glad it's back in spirit at least
There was plenty of new stuff to see. You can view Word and Excel documents, the content of the elusive settings button was finally shown, we heard more ringtones, airplane mode, etc. We finally see how to turn the iphone off completely, a new gesture for deleting unwanted content with the quick finger swipe to the right and also a zoom out with the double-finger tap in google maps. A nice teaser.
All we're missing now is a full version of ichat, syncing with google address book and calendars, some more widgets like white/yellow pages, flight tracker, that nifty package tracker, dictionary/theasuraus (see i spelt it wrong), and a unit converter, oohh and translator and wikipedia. Some version of iWork compatible with office and of course compatibility with blackberry servers for those who need it.
Am I missing anything? besides 3G and GPS of course :)
End of rant :)
wtf no personal ringtones? i wanna put the music on my phone as the ring tone!
other than that it looks amazing!
This is still unproven, you manage them in iTunes. Who's to say you can't drag and drop any of your songs into the 'Ringtones' panes within iTunes? Honestly, why do people give out about features the iPhone doesn't have.. when the iPhone may very well have them?
Yea this is huge to me as well. If using the music was so easy, it would be a feature they would be proud of, like being able to specify different ring tones for different people (as I do with my Treo).
I also don't like no 3rd party apps. I mean I could do without the Stock Widget Completely, and even if they are not internet enabled apps, since I want Filemaker Mobile, Something like Documents to go, and Password so I can carry all my passwords with me and have them synced on my phone.
I have even been giving $500 to pick up an iPhone, and am thinking it might be time for me to hold off for a year, and just stick with my Treo until they get 3rd party support and 3G internet.
We just need to find this Johnny Appleseed guy - he's had an iPhone the longest!
Give John Appleseed a call!
(408) 550-3542
Nicely done Apple --- once again!
I wonder if Macy Gray's album is doing better with all the free iPhone publicity.
No keyboard. That's a deal breaker. I've tried virtual interfaces. They dont work. Yes, I've tried the iphone. Glass is breakable too. Oh, and no 3g. Yet another deal breaker. Nothing quite like carrying DSL speed in you crotch.
I don't know about you folks, but this whole "doesn't have 3G" crap is meaningless to me.
It has wifi. That's the only time I'll need to use the internet. I have no need for cellular-based browsing... it's a waste of money, for sure, when you add that into your plan.
Just use the wifi to connect... screw 3G or Edge. Whatever.
cp
Might be meaningless to you but when i'm at the beach and I get paged I sure like to crank out my ThinkPad and have some sweet speed. Plus, work pays for it. 3g OWNS, once you have it you'll never go back.
Let me guess, your last name is Dvorak.
Don't give this guy a low ranking, maybe it is John Appleseed
Well that's nice. But seriously, as a cellphone user who does not have a data package and doesn't use his phone to connect to the internet, I saw the iphone as the answer to what I really need. I don't like traveling with my laptop, for the most part, so having a phone with wifi is the answer.
I don't hang at the beach nor do I bring my laptop to the beach when I go... distracting. :)
All the same, for the rare need to connect to the internet via 3G or Edge, at least it ALSO has wifi for those that really need a higher-speed connection when out and about.
cp
Anyone else notice they pointed out that google was the default search provider but it could easily be changed to Yahoo. No mention of MSN ;) Just thought that was funny.
Yeah, I'm an MSN fan too. It's too bad that they don't provide that option. But I'm certain there's probaly a way to get it.
michael, websuperman never said he was an MSN fan. You are the only one. Sorry.
Nice. The site now clearly says you can buy iPhone online:
"Buy online. Browse, shop and buy your iPhone online. Coming soon."
Maybe there won't be a lot of standing in line now....
Maybe there won't be a lot of standing in line now....
Mindless sheep need something to do! ;)
I'm not waiting on line just for the iPhone, dude. That's too lame.
I'm gonna be on line to camp out, meet some gorgeous ladies and get interviewed by the news media (maybe by Katie Couric though I wish it could be Lisa Ling). Gotta say hello to the camera and show off my huge bicep iPhone tattoo. Who knows, I might become a major media star and get a date with Jessica Alba. I think I better get my camping gear together right now and head out the door.
Ok, having 3G would be "neat" - but how many people are going to sit surfing the net and paying through the nose for access and airtime?
Not when you have WiFi - FASTER than DSL in and of itself. The killer app for this phone is VOIP. One can only dream.
I don't think I mind the virtual keyboard, but it doesn't look like one is supported for landscape (horizontal) use is it? For that matter do any of the apps work in horizontal mode other than the iPod portion of the phone?
I'd love to see this in a new format as a slider - horizontal. Except instead of a keyboard sliding out, it would be another touch LCD. It could then be reconfigured with any number of virtual keboards or input interfaces (including for some neat Nintendo DS-style gaming).
3G is more convenient IMHO that WiFI. When you're on the go it's nice to fire up the phone and grab your emails and check your favorite sites without having to first find a free, unsecured WiFi signal.
You've obviously never used a 3g connection on a cell phone. Go get any Sprint/Verizon PDA with EVDO access and you'll never want to go back. Both providers offer nearly unlimited use of the data connection for a decent price ($15/month on my PPC-6700 through sprint). I can also tether to my laptop like I am now.
so look, no 3G. I have 3G now on my BlackJack. Just did an on phone (not tethered) speed test and got 872 kbps down (usually around 300 up). It freaking rocks. My e-mail is delivered through PUSH from my exchange server without raping the battery, I can watch my TiVo at home without ANY pauses using SlingPlayer, and I can tether it up to my iBook via Bluetooth PAN and get 500 kbps down (Bluetooth limit) or connect through USB and get around 1.3 mbps down. It is amazing.
But. The iPhone is going to blow the BlackJack out of the water in every other aspect. So here is my solution:
If I want an amazing phone, novel internet browser, ridiculous media player, and revolutionary e-mail device (for a mobile phone), I will have my SIM card in my iPhone.
If I want to Sling, or tether to my laptop and chug down data at 122.8 kb/s anywhere in St. Louis (we have amazing HSDPA coverage), I will pop my SIM into my BlackJack.
All of this being said, I will be the first one (hopefully) in line at my local Apple store at 6:00 P.M. on June 29, 2007 to hand over my $600.00 bucks to his Steveness for my shiny piece of goodness.
p.s. - as far as browsing on the phone over EDGE/HSDPA is concerned, I had a BlackBerry 8700c before the BlackJack, and I can attest first hand that browsing on BlackerBerry's integrated web browser over EDGE is faster than browsing using Internet Explorer on my BlackJack over 3G. It has everything to do with the rendering capabilities of the browser, and a lot less to do with the actual speed of the connection.
I was really glad to see support for Word and Excel. I am one of those corporate types who gets those attachments a dozen times a day. Add in powerpoint and OUTLOOK EMAIL!! ... and I'll be set.
Really cool video.
I don't get the draw of youtube. I watch a ton of youtube, but it's all embeded in sites like this. I didn't know that cruising youtube just to see what's out there was something to do. Although I also didn't know that dogs can skateboard.
In theory, Youtube could be very useful if you exclude a lot of that so-called useless fluff. You can upload your own stuff to watch even if it's illegal as long as only you or your friends/family are allowed to view it. I don't like their video time length limitations, but I certainly can split files. A person could do presentations, instructional videos, family videos and such. Skateboarding dogs aren't very educational, but even I get a kick out of kitten and baby squirrel videos. There must be a lot of public domain stuff that people could enjoy if it was uploaded to Youtube. As for quality, the H264 codec should help that a bit.
I have to state upfront that i do not intend to buy an iphone when they come out - i am going to wait for some initial reviews and then decide what i will do...
now, to my comment... from a marketing standpoint, this is genius. From a general population education view, this is genius. esentially showing you how to do everything with the device before it is out in the marketplace allows for everyone (early adopters and those that will wait or not buy at all) to see how it will work.
this means people can use it the minute they pick it up, assuming it's charged.
an educational tutorial on new items like this would be beneficial in many cases. yes, other companies do it, but usually not until after the product is launched. apple will probably benefit from doing this, if not with early adopters, then with those who are slower to buy.
Did anyone else notice that throughout the whole demonstration the time on the clock stayed at 9:42AM?
OMG. Your so right!!
That would mean that its being simulated IMHO. The network connection does not change either. Even if your in one place, the connection alternates by 1 bar at least.
I call this to be a straight up simulation. Which would explain the loading speeds of the internet.
I really wonder about the typing? When the hell will we see a landscape keyboard?
They have obviously simply rigged the iPhone time to stay at 9:42 AM (The time of day in CA when Steve introduced the iPhone for the first time), but nothing else about that video indicates that it is at all simulated. The hand reflects off the mirrored border on the phone, and all key presses are exactly timed with when the hand presses them. I'm not saying that this would be beyond Apple's Capabilities to fake, but they obviously don't have to fake it. This is how the phone works. We saw Steve demo it live, we know that journalists had used it for a short time and all reported that it ran just as Steve showed. This is the iPhone, it's that easy, it's that fast - (with a WiFi base station about 1cm out of the image, I'm sure, but still). Back to the point about the time, this wasn't filmed sequentially for 25 minutes, so the fixed time allows Apple to make cuts/edits without worrying about continuity issues. That's all.
It looks pretty fantastic, except for Google Maps. Well, I mean it's pretty great for Google Maps, but it just screams GPS. Having to type in the address of your current location?
Yeah dude, I mean, jesus, don't they have any freaking compassion?
I mean, what, like you're supposed to know where you are? Please get real. And, my god, they actually want *ME* to type in a ZIP code?
I'm with you dude. GPS is a deal-breaker for me. Typing a freaking ZIP code is sooooo 1900's. Well, Apple just LOST our business (though they'll sell so many anyways, serious threats like these probably make SJ feel warm and fuzzy instead of afraid)
Interesting vid. I can already see where there will be issues for people using the touch only based interface. Also, I love all the BUZZ words they use, "Historical", "Revolutionary" and the like, when talking about features that have existed for the saavy WinMob user for years now. I will give them props on the pretty interface as usual, but the UI design specifically, is flawed. Most won't see it until you use it, but there is no "Menu" button, no key based scrolling and selection and the fact that you have to hold the phone or set it down while using the finger on your other hand completely removes any possibility of one handed use, something I have gotten very good at with my 8125.
I also love, LMFAO, the customization mention at the end, I can't remember the last time I laughed so hard, might have been the release of the Zune...
perhaps you've never heard of the opposable thumb.
Good video, but a little like sitting through a training video in school. I actually yawned. skipped through the e-mail section. I did like the details though. 35 minutes is a loooooong time.
wow, traffic info. hmmm. That's pretty good. Nice dog skateboarding video from YouTube.
It didn't discuss BlueTooth except for the airplane mode. I really don't like the dorky headphones - where's the bord bluetooth device?
"So that's a brief look at iPhone," the guy says. Ouch, it was an eternity. It was useful and pretty detailed. Just boring.
"Wow, traffic info?"
Already had it for a while - http://mobile.search.live.com/about/download/default.aspx
- Traffic reports that overlay onto the maps and update realtime from feeds local to that city.
- Zoom the map around (even can show satillite view, which Google mobile will not do).
- Search for a place, address, or category based on a city, or just using the center of whatever you have up on the map, showing details for the hits with address, phone, driving directions, etc.
- Bluetooth GPS module pairing supported (or if you have it integrated) so the mapping will update as you travel (no need to buy a in car GPS system now)
- Installs to Windows Mobile, or JME2 (java mobile) for other O/S's
Oh yea, and it's a true 3rd party app not something web based.
I have yet to see anything that this phone can do that my Moto Q cannot do other than touch screen. I love the form factor. I am a Mac guy all the way, but in the end, how can any phone with these capabilities not have 3G? Edge is horrible. Anyone that has ever had 3G cannot go back to Edge. That is like going back to Dial up after having Broadband. And to all the people that say it is not worth the money???? What are you guys talking about? The unlimited plan on VZW is the same price as the unlimited plan on AT&T. Yet one is highspeed and one is not. I really want the phone, but I still have yet to see one thing that it can do that Moto cannot/ But I see a lot that the IPhone cant do. How about Slingbox? How about personal ringtones? I mean these are big deals right now.
"the slider prevents the iPhone from being accidentally turned on while it's in your pocket"
HA!
Ya, but is there anything to prevent you from being turned on by finally owning an iPhone! :)
No, seriously.
The iPhone's Multi-touch actually requires a finger to operate it. A stylus, or your keys won't do anything to the scree (unlike a physical button).
The iPhone IS going through its puberty. ...I just didn't know it was soooo easy to turn on. --ba-dah-boom-- I guess everyone takes their iPhone seriously, huh?
I'm with you, iPhone - sliders are a big turn off for me too.
giant hands
Cool enough that even an avid blackberry advocate would consider switching.
Things that I could do without even though a blackberry would cover them:
-GPS >>> I'll type in my current position every time
-3G "bearable" web browsing speeds and attachment downloads >>> I'll wait longer
-Wireless modem for my laptop >>> I'll do without
-No wireless synching my calendar, contacts, and notes >>> I'll keep it plugged in
-No push compatibility with Exchange >>> Sucks
Altogether the coolness would make me suffer through these things. What I cannot accept however, is the nightmare that I wake up in several months and there are people who waited for the new iPhones that do all of these things. Having a rapidly outdated,obsolete iPhone in January that doesn't do the standard things that new iPhones do would make my heart explode...........all because I couldn't wait.
I very much doubt that is going to happen. You see the iphone is revolutionary in many ways. I am quite sure that the OS will be upgradeable, rather simply, with a sync with itunes. so any new functionality will be added to the older devices. Look no futher than apple computers, already there has been 10 software updates to os-x tiger, and look at the apple tv, they recently updated that with youtube functionality.
So get a grip man... this is not blackberry, palm, motorola, nokia... this is apple and this is how apple rolls :)
They are not going to add GPS or 3G with a software update.
You can clearly tell that the guy is not really pressing the buttons on the phone... if you watch the commercial you will see the close up of the phone... you can see the lcd pixels in the icons, etc... This is running on a emulator or something and the had was overlaid making the motions and button presses... begs the question??? Could this guy have done half of this video using the touch screen and make no mistakes??? NOOOOOO WAYYYYYY the touch interface is going to be a huge problem and if they can't even make a realy video of someone using it that shows that there is a problem.
Without "feedback" when you are doing things you are going to HAVE to be LOOKING AT THE PHONE ALL THE TIME... that is a big minus... they should have atleast included a directional pad or something so you could move though menus without looking at the device...
EVERYTHING on the damn phone looks awesome but they F-ED UP by not putting any buttons at all on the damn thing!!!!
Come on now, we all use devices with keyboards and still have to look at the screen. the only instance I know off where I don't look at what i'm doing is on a full size keyboard. Don't get me wrong, I love the tactile feedback of buttons, but touch is the future, you may not like it, but you'll get use to it.
Remember when computers use to take up a whole room? Now you can fit them in your pocket. There was also a time when an operator had to connect you to your calls, those days are gone. Soon we may say, remember when we use to use those little keyboards?
Things change over time, we will as well.
If I can remember correctly, no matter how good your screen is, a camera zooming all the way in is gonna show some pixels. You can test this small fact with a regular digital camera, it shows up especially clear on video too :)
Did anyone notice he says at 138s in he says "...and because >>>iTunes
umm what? and?
Sorry! comment truncated somehow... he says "and because iTunes automatically syncs with the address book you already use on your PC or Mac"
and?
more great marketing from Apple, feeding the frenzy every few days with more details, and now a video. Gotta admire the machine (the marketing one AND the iPhone itself).
The Economist (june9) has a good article on the innovation of Apple, not the hardware, but their marketing and integration of available tech with ease of use.
So, is this like my Razr, where if I wait long enough, the phone company will eventually give it away with contract? :D
So who is John Appleseed, it is a real phone number!
(408) 550-3542
Type: Land LineProvider:
Pac - West TelecommLocation: San Jose, CA
I dare someone to call!
I'm confused why the "zoom" interface is different from place to place. Why do I tap once in Maps to zoom in, and then tap with two fingers to zoom out? Whereas in Safari I tap once to zoom in, and then tap again to zoom out? And then in Photos, I use the pinching stuff?
Or maybe that pinching stuff works the same everywhere and the apps have additional ways to do it.
Just seems weird.
Also: navigating long lists seems really annoying. I hope there's a way to start typing to find things...
They should have had the guy from the pc vs. mac commercials to do it.
$600 for that?
I mean, yeah the video was cool looking, but I doubt that was someone acutally using a out-of-box retail phone. I don't need all that flash... I tend to try and not worship idols. And considering that's about 3 days pay, I think I'll pass.
I'll bet my money on it being a total FLOP
@dl
I noticed the comment about iTunes being used to sync contacts between the handheld as well. Can we expect a software update on the 28th? Makes you wonder what other functionality will be incorporated into iTunes in the future...
you can't use your own ringtones.... if you notice that he only uses apple ringtones and not a song from the library...
That assumes that the user knows their zip code. Here in Southern CA you can't even tell where one city ends or another begins; let alone when you're traveling for business or pleasure.
My Garmin Nuvi plays music while giving me directions, why shouldn't an iPhone?
yawnnnnnn Nokia N95 own this iphone.
did you even watch the video?
yawnnnnnn Nokia N95 own this iphone.
Every time I see people going on about how wonderful the iPhone is, I find myself asking "have you actually seen any of the other phones out there?"
I cannot fathom how people are getting worked up about this things when there are already devices like the Helio Ocean, or HTC Mogul that have GPS, 3G, a real keyboard, IM, expandable memory, and a ton more features than the iPhone. Do you all just have the basic phone the service provider gives away for free? Is this the first time you have ever heard of a phone that does email and web? Or, is it that you are all just suckers for slick marketing, and if a pretty commercial tells you that a product is revolutionary, you have no ability to question that?
I ask myself the same thing - on another post here a few days back a guy saying he worked for a wireless carrier for years was touting how "this is the first phone you can browse the 'real' internet with!"
Uhh...have I been using the fake one or something these last 3 years? I guess he was referring to the way many sites will detect you are using a mobile browser and load a paired down version (which loads faster anyway). I have never seen that as a problem, and with the iPhone using EDGE, smaller pages is better with the slower data speed. However, I don't know if current sites can identify safari mobile (assuming it's a different browser than the standard version) to allow this.
When you are in a call - what is the keypad button used for? When he presses it in the video, the keypad comes up and the only additional buttons are "end call" and "hide keypad"???
To call a new number, you press the "add a call" button, which brings up the contacts list. Does dialing another number from the keypad also add a call?
It is probably used for dialing. You know, for voicemail systems and the like where you have to put in numbers.