iPhone 3G - got one? gettin' one? thoughts? reviews?

[TL]

Braggin'?


I'm very close to being on the edge of almost ready to be thinkin' about takin' the leap...

[senorcorazon]

People were lined up down the block this morning and the line to get in the store is still 20 deep. I especially liked the "Half the Price*" poster. That's a pretty big *

For me it seems like when the iPod started to be in color and have "picture" capability on it -- kind of cool, but much better two generations later. The 3G coverage still isn't very widespread apparently, and the data plans are supposed to be a little steep and lock you in for a while.

However, I'm considering starting to think about maybe debating the possibility of purchasing one, perhaps. Sorta.

[yesno]

I've got a 1G hutPhone but I've been LOVING the new apps since last night.  3G and GPS would be nice, but software is where it's at.

Nullsoft has a radio app that includes WFMU among thousands of other stations. $5.   I notified Ken of this, and he was pleased.  I will get back to you if NJ 101.5 is also available.

Music-wise, there are quite a few apps that turn your phone into a little piano or somesuch, and one application that will tell you what song you're listening to as far as recorded music (works really, really well), and another that will try to identify one based on whistling or humming (works if you're a good singer).  These are both free.

The Remote application is pretty rad, too.  It turns the iPhone into a remote control for any iTunes computer or Apple TV in your local WiFi network, and even does nice things like displaying the artwork of the currently playing tune on your phone.

Rotary dialer.  Fun games.  NetNewsWire.  Evernote.  Awesome all around.

[AllisonLeGnome]

Do all those apps and stuff work on the iPod Touch? I wouldn't buy one on my own, but as a college student I get a free iPod when I buy a MacBook.

[yesno]

Most of the apps work with an iPod touch, yeah.  Just not the ones like the rotary dialer, for instance.

[Gilly]

The apps are pretty cool but it still costs a ton of money. It's crazy how much it costs to get data and phone service on the iPhone or with any other company. I finally decided to look into getting cell phones for my wife and I instead of just a pay as you go and I was shocked to see how ridiculous the prices are. I'm not paying that much to be available at all times and have some cool features. If your business pays for it, fine, but I'm really surprised how so many people have made cell phones a daily and essential part of their life at the prices I'm seeing.

[yesno]

It comes down to an extra $20 to $30 per month to have data.  The rest, you're probably already paying.

I thought I would never need it because (free) WiFi is everywhere, but I find it very useful, especially when I'm away from home.  I always have something to read in waiting rooms, I can always find an address, etc.  Can check FOT board.  Is that a good thing?

Hell, it's almost worth the extra monthly fee to not have to carry around more than one gadget. Now, it also replaces the game boy I never had.  The utility I get from the phone is easily worth the extra money.

I'm down with you on the general swindling in wireless.  For instance, contracts and higher monthly fees are supposed to cover the reduced price of hardware upfront.  Ergo, if you pay full price for the hardware, you should be able to pay less per month for fees.  Of course, it doesn't work that way.  On the other hand, if you're just looking for the basics and no data, it can be pretty cheap.

[Son of Dorvid]

http://www.cnn.com/2008/TECH/ptech/07/11/iphone.sales.ap/index.html

To all the people who have to buy the new thing the first moment it's available: HAHA, suckers!

[KickTheBobo]

I got an awesome iPhone from Virgin Mobile last Christmas for about $15. It's pay as you go, so it ends up being about $15.99/ month.

It even has a cool blackjack game on it!

[Gilly]

It comes down to an extra $20 to $30 per month to have data.  The rest, you're probably already paying.

Yeah, I'm not against Apple and ATT at all. I just don't get how all of the sudden information and a phone in hand at all times is essential. I think when I was looking at prices it was 60 dollars a month for both of us to have phones and then we get cheap quality free phones. I think I pay 25 dollars a month for my landline. I guess I can see a single person bumping up 5-10 bucks a month but for couples it's a big jump in price. Plus, a ton of people are struggling right now but everyone still has a phone plan. I mean, I understand that people are always going to spend money they don't have, but on a phone? I don't get it.

[Sarah]

I just don't get how all of the sudden information and a phone in hand at all times is essential.

Me, neither.

[yesno]

Unlimited long distance was a big selling point for me back when I went cell phone only 8 or so years ago.  It ended up being cheaper for me to have a cell phone.

I don't talk much on the phone, and then only to the same few people, but it's nice to be able to do it any time, and to make use of time spent, e.g., walking to the train station.  Plus, it helps out on planning.  You never have to make plans, actually, you just meet up in a general area and make phone calls.  I'm with you on the people who are always chat chatting away, though.

It'll never happen to me, because I have too much junk, but there's also something kind of cool about the fact that if you have a cell phone and a laptop, you can basically be at home anywhere.  Urban nomadism and so forth.  It's a very strange cultural development.

[Martin]

People were lined up down the block this morning and the line to get in the store is still 20 deep.

People were lined up here aswell. For like two days! Afraid they will run out? Ridiculous. I silently cheered last night, when the skies opened and it started to rain, violently, for an hour.



So to answer TL's question, I don't have one, and I'm probably not getting one.

[scotttsss]

I broke down and got a cell phone about a couple years ago when I started getting serious about bicycle commuting.  I wanted to be able to get out of a flat I couldn't fix, or if someone ran me off the road or something.  That's never happened, and I rarely use my cell phone.  I think of it as I think of insurance, it's there when I need it.  $35 bucks a a month is the *cheapest* plan, though.  (after tax etc...)  I agree completely with Gilly on this point, it's ridiculously expensive unless you're always talking on it or text messaging. Living in a state without laws against using phones while driving, though, I'm as unenthusiastic about cell phones as I ever was, to say the least.   

[Jouster]

To all the people who have to buy the new thing the first moment it's available: HAHA, suckers!

People were lined up here aswell. For like two days! Afraid they will run out? Ridiculous. I silently cheered last night, when the skies opened and it started to rain, violently, for an hour.

Jesus, guys.