Posted by ros-mari
Finally sold my fantastic silver w995!
I have found a 3G 16gb per 390e. a 3g 8gb per 289euros
and a 3GS 32gb per 710 e
nobody seems to have 3GS 8gb (would be ok for me) or 16gb(justa few with no guarantee from EEUU)
Posted by anonymuser
There is no 8GB version of the 3G S, although there were rumours a while back that one might be introduced once supplies of the 8GB 3G dry up later this year (assuming they don't just keep making them). At the moment the 8GB 3G is supposed to be the "entry level" model, then it jumps immediately to the 16GB 3G S.
Personally I think the 3G together with the 3.0 firmware is still a fantastic device - even without the S it still runs plenty fast, the only really noticeable things it lacks are the video recording, compass, and voice control. In your shoes I'd either go cheap and save a lot of money (the 289 euro 8GB 3G) or go for broke and seek out a 16GB 3G S, the 16GB 3G is officially discontinued now and it doesn't seem worth paying a premium for the extra memory without getting the S features as well.
Posted by ros-mari
Thank you!!!
I only liked the 3gs per the beter camera, really!
8gb is quite enough for music in a phone I think ; I do not use gps nor location services or documents views,,,,I need music, phone, some photos of my parrot Greta when she is playing, or my students in a party,,,,and GOOD access to wifi , (I miss the radio REALLY too)...games and alarms
Will I have enough?
Posted by anonymuser
The camera on the 3G isn't great - no video, only 2mp, fixed focus, no flash - but for snaps of your parrot I think it'd probably do the job! The photos it takes generally look great on the iPhone screen, they just start to look a bit shabby when you look at them on the PC. Having said that, I think the quality's improved a little with the 3.0 firmware.
The 3G certainly does music, has great wifi, and is a great phone too. There are some great Internet Radio apps in the appstore too, which work just fine as long as you've got wifi or good data service nearby (although I agree, an FM tuner woudln't hurt..)
Posted by ros-mari
what the,,,,,?
I finally got all my holidays money ( I am not going anywhere) and ordered a 3GS in white, 16gb!!!!
The thing costs me 510 euros + shipping from EEUU (about 560, fedex insured and no customs).
LOTS of money but in comparison to all I found here.....
Now I am crossing my fingers. It is an unlkocked ATT iphone, brand new,only opened to jailbreak it and unlock it, that guy is Spanish and has a long history of selling iphones and has promised to solve any problems that may appear.He lives in EUU and can take them to be exchanged if necessary.
Well, I am crossing my fingers and praying!!!!!!
I am looking forward to yous suggestions and help about what to put in it, and how!
Will keep you updated. I expect it on Tuesday morning
[ This Message was edited by: ros-mari on 2009-08-21 10:58 ]
Posted by ares
Maybe we should convince laffen to add an iPhone avatar...?
Nah, my avatar will remain the P1. Will always love that phone. So sad for having sold it...if it was now, i wouldn´t do it. One of last good things SE did.
Posted by ros-mari
I'm getting my new 3gs white 16gb iphone....well on Monda¡y/Tuesday..
One question
I had just bought a wall charger(electricity) from Apple(expensive, 26e -apple=expensive) and I would like to make sure I will be able to charge my iphone with it ,too. You know , my iphone is from EEUU and the charger it brings does not work in Spain.
Thanks!
Posted by Bonovox
I read on GSM Arena the iphone 3GS may soon be able to play 1080p video
wow
Posted by masseur
these days, most electronics are compatible with varying voltage so you need not worry
but... did you really need to buy a charger? EU chargers work in EU countries. I only use one EU adaptor wherever I travel in EU (except UK of course!)
Posted by ros-mari
I bought it for my ipod touch last week because I do not use the pc everyday and was used to charging like this with my ipod classic.
In Spain, we have the European socket (non UK) /two thingies
Posted by masseur
ok, I'm confused then... what do you mean by EEUU?
where is your iphone coming from?
Posted by ros-mari
From EEUU
[ This Message was edited by: ros-mari on 2009-08-22 19:04 ]
Posted by masseur
yeah, but what is EEUU? I understood this as EU, i.e. European Union which, outside of UK, should have given you a plug that you can use in Spain as they're all the same outside of UK
to put it simply... what country is your iphone coming from?
edit: got it! EEUU is the Spanish for United States of America!
[ This Message was edited by: masseur on 2009-08-22 19:06 ]
Posted by ros-mari
yes!!!
US
oh dear!!!!
Silly ME!
[ This Message was edited by: ros-mari on 2009-08-22 20:28 ]
Posted by Bonovox
Just seen on Click programme the App for iphone and other phones called Augmented Reality App. Looks really good.
Posted by masseur
it does look good, if a little slow, but it won't be available until the next (3.1) firmware release next month which provides new API functionality to the camera
edit: here's a few youtube offerings for iphone augmented reality apps
[ This Message was edited by: masseur on 2009-08-22 23:51 ]
Posted by ros-mari
when it arrives...I'm going to be NEW to this...and will ask you many questions, what to put in, where from, ...get ready masseur!!!!!
Posted by Burgaz
Anyone not using a screen protector? Just wondered if there's any real need for one? I've had one on my 3GS from new but it's fairly scratched was wondering whether to replace it or to go without?
It's not like I keep my iPhone in my pocket with keys or change... It's just a cheap screen protector!
Posted by ros-mari
I have already ordered an Incipio Feather skin in magenta colour, and it includes a screen protector too.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170321409835
Posted by REO
@ros-mari nice choice... Incipio makes great cases... also check switcheasy. Good luck on the 3GS, your going to absolutely love it!!!!
I'll be looking for your comments upon receiving it. : )
Posted by ros-mari
Here I am with my white 16gb 3GS!!
I feel completely stupid , I knew lots about SE but nothing about this mobile.I do not know how to do anything hahahhaha.
It is beautiful,,,,,I have paid somke applis...games and wallpapers...
I have to learn sooooo much!
Bluetooth I need
I have a big prob with itunes, I do not know how to out all my usic in ythere ..I did somehitng wrong hahahhaa
Videos are not accepted??
well, it is unlovked and jailbroken (had to do it myself as it arrived "half- finished")
The incipio feather is too pink, but nice touch! I would like to find the wonderful colour and feeling of my iSkin Vibes case (my ipod touch's)it is stronger.
Posted by Supa_Fly
Congrats on your new iPhone.
I'll be getting the same version just in Black.
Can somebody help her out?
Posted by ares
ros-mari, you´ll quickly get the hang of it
Posted by ros-mari
I am i love with it...but
THE battery(no3d, no push,...) is toooooo weak!
And I can't find a way to get the typical mobile keypad(you know 1-abc , 2def etc)
thanks!
Posted by AbuBasim
You mean this one?
Just open the phone and then click on Keypad down right.
Posted by ros-mari
YES YES YES YES
THANNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNKs
and the voice control is just.....I say " Coldplay" and it goes "Lorrenna McKennit" hahahahahaa
Posted by Supa_Fly
On 2009-09-04 23:34:11, ros-mari wrote:
YES YES YES YES
THANNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNKs
and the voice control is just.....I say " Coldplay" and it goes "Lorrenna McKennit" hahahahahaa
Hey there ... don't you think its about time you showed off your iphone case about now?
Posted by masseur
I was watching a CNEt vodcast this morning on my way to work and heard about the free YELP! application, which is a bit like the well known AroundMe app.
anyway, it seems that even before 3.1 firmware comes out, this app has a hidden "easter egg" feature that provides augmented reality functionality.
When in the "nearby" screen, if you shake the iphone 3 times, a new option appears in the top right hand corner called monocle. When this is tapped you get a new window showing the camera app and a small "radar" of places around you. as you move around you get little boxes of info with details of the types of places you are interested in "restaurants, bars, coffee shops, petrol stations etc etc"
so far it seems to work fairly well and I look forward to more such apps coming out soon.
btw, this only works in US, Canada and UK at present
Posted by ares
very cool
Posted by ros-mari
I can get a photo if you really wanto to see the incipio in "magenta" (pink, unfortuntely, very pink).....
How do I enclose a photo here in the posts?
Posted by AbuBasim
Click post reply then click:
And then click:
Posted by ros-mari
thanks, I'll try
hahahhaa
By the way, I can't use that keypad except to make a phone call!!!! not for sms
[ This Message was edited by: ros-mari on 2009-09-08 21:11 ]
Posted by AbuBasim
Why would you want to use the numeric keypad for SMS when you have a full QWERTY keyboard? And you can make the keyboard larger by turning the phone to make the display horizontal:
Posted by ros-mari
Because I am really fast wiht that keypad and this one means two hands and mistakes...hahahhaa
I thought it was purple, but it is reeeeeeeeeaaqlly pink, shame!
I am looking at some nice ones form "more" and Skinvibes..which one do oyu recommend: light, beautiful and good protection??
Thanks
[ This Message was edited by: ros-mari on 2009-09-09 10:49 ]
Posted by ros-mari
on equestion, I keep the wifi not runed on all the time due to battery issues, but I get mail enyway, I do not need it...does it mean my operator will charge me ???
How can I avoid it??
Posted by AbuBasim
Settings -> Mail, Contacts, Calendars -> Accounts: Fetch New Data = Manually
If you switch off WiFi and still receive email then you're using your operator's network for which you should sign up for some form of package, otherwise it may quite expensive.
Posted by ros-mari
Thanks, it ws in manually, but as I had two, they were in advanced settings as "gat every ..min"
Thanks...
Oh dear, my next bill.....
How do you like my incipio case eh?
[ This Message was edited by: ros-mari on 2009-09-09 14:43 ]
Posted by scottt
I have that very Incipio is nice
What cases is everyone using? If any?
I'm using a combo of a Incase Slider for casual use and then a Sena Leather pouch when i'm off out etc
Posted by ros-mari
nice case..I love the lilac one, of course...
I'll try to get it
Is it real protective..better than the incipio'??
thanks
Posted by scottt
The Incase Slider adds a little more bulk but a lot more protection yeah, plus you can get it in so many colours
Posted by anonymuser
My mother-in-law knitted my iPhone's case
It's a simple, made to measure, black woolen "sock" (for want of a better word) and it's perfect for me - it keeps dust and dirt off the phone, but slips off easily when I want to use it, and forms a protective cushion between the phone and any desk or table I might put it on. It won't stop a bullet, and it probably won't make much difference to a drop, but it's kept the phone clean and scratch free for the last 11 months and never got in the way...
Posted by Adil786uk
I just got my iPhone 3Gs 16GB in white. Amazing device. Love it
.
Posted by ros-mari
what about those MORE, and those Hard SpeckCandy , or those ISKINS,ultracase....does anybody have any feedback?
Adil786uk: congrats!!! enjoy
Boinng: hahahahahaa, my mother does not knit anymore, shame!
[ This Message was edited by: ros-mari on 2009-09-09 20:29 ]
Posted by masseur
so, itunes 9 and firmware version 3.1 is now out. I'll update mine tonight.
itunes 9 now improves the genius to suggest apps based on apps you already have.
It also provides the ability to configure your iphone desktops from within itunes. you can drag and drop the app icons to whichever desktop you like, including multiple apps at the same time.
There is also better "home" music handling so you can not only play other family members tunes, but also copy them to your library
apparantly 3.1 offers better (quicker) sync with exchange and also the voice dial can be utilised from a bluetooth headset now
let us know if you find any other new features
Posted by anonymuser
Updated my 3G this morning - not noticed any big differences yet, aside from the Genius feature in the Appstore which I'm not entirely convinced about. Itunes 9 seems nice enough.
Annoyed that the whole process of backing up and syncing, let alone the update itself, seemed to take forever on our PC - but it's possible that's more to do with the ageing PC. I'm preparing to put the top hat on my supposed "fanboy" credentials and replace it with a nice new Macbook Pro...
Posted by whentheleveebreaks
Updated as well. Back up is massively faster, only takes about a second on my 32gb 3Gs. Reception is definitely better as well.
Posted by tomjsmith000
A compass?! You mean one of the oldest inventions ever? (And something the HTC Dream had as well as all HTC android phones to date)
Video recording? Something I did on my original iPhone 2 years ago and on my 7600 back in 2003?
Auto Focus? Don't get me started.
Voice control? Again on my XDA back in 2003?
32 GB? Fair enough, thats quite large but not exactly exciting.
Maybe Apple have peaked and ran out of ideas.
Posted by anonymuser
@tomjsmith - did you mean to post that about three months ago?
Posted by tomjsmith000
Ha yeah I guess I did.
I'm just fascinated by the lengths that Apple fans go to to keep up with it all. It's like an elitist club they think they're all in. This rant is mainly aimed at desktop PCs, laptops and iPods really because I would say that the iPhone is probably the best designed mobile phone ever made however the sheer smugness I get from Apple computer owners really bugs me!
I guess it's just a matter of the fact that I pirate lots of software that I couldn't on a mac. If I could afford it, my house would be full of Apple products!
Rant over. And slightly inconclusive.
Posted by anonymuser
The smug thing is difficult, I know exactly how irritating it is, and I also know that since I got the iPhone last year I've become more smug, and I don't think I can help it (as smug as that sounds). Up till a year ago I'd never owned anything by Apple. Right now I'm planning to buy a Macbook Pro and ditch my two (very old) PCs in the process, and that's at least partly due to the iPhone and the fact that it's easily the best phone I've had in the last ten years. I already annoy the hell out of most people on this forum as a result, and once I'm 100% Mac I'll probably be a complete pariah - but a smug one, still. Unbearable, isn't it.