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Posted by voda_jon
@prom1 am using these Wesc Maraca headphones with my iPhone 3G... amazing sound quality and in my opinion some of the best looking headphones around!

Previous to them i had some skull candy lo-riders but the Wesc's beat them hands down...


Posted by masseur
I'm using a set of skull candy full metal jacket which are doing a pretty good job

Posted by AbuBasim

On 2009-09-27 02:01:28, Prom1 wrote:
What stereo headphones/headset (with mic) combo are you guys using?

Griffin SmartTalk headphone/mic adapter with Sony MDR-EX71SL earplugs. Superb sound quality.

Posted by masseur
I'd forgotten about the MDR's... I still have a set of MDR-71SL and -81SL somewhere, they were always a good headset.

I'm still looking for a usable bluetooth A2DP headset but nothing really satisifes me as I don't want to have anything wrapped around my head (either top or back), and I prefer in-ear anyway and so that just leaves the wired BT headset but those all seem to have too much cable which still gets caught on stuff. best I've seen so far is the dog-tag style but the ones I have tried didn't sound too good

Posted by SE-Naz

On 2009-09-27 15:06:15, AbuBasim wrote:

On 2009-09-27 02:01:28, Prom1 wrote:
What stereo headphones/headset (with mic) combo are you guys using?

Griffin SmartTalk headphone/mic adapter with Sony MDR-EX71SL earplugs. Superb sound quality.



The Griffin SmartTalk is not the best... I had mine for 3 months before it became faulty... it is known to become faulty easily...

I am also looking for something similar but don't know what to go for...

Cheers
ENJOY

Posted by AbuBasim

On 2009-09-27 15:11:16, masseur wrote:
I'm still looking for a usable bluetooth A2DP headset but nothing really satisifes me as I don't want to have anything wrapped around my head (either top or back), and I prefer in-ear anyway and so that just leaves the wired BT headset but those all seem to have too much cable which still gets caught on stuff. best I've seen so far is the dog-tag style but the ones I have tried didn't sound too good

I've tried SE HBH-DS200 and the sound quality is OK (not excellent) but the missing volume controls on it is a problem as the iPhone doesn't allow controlling the volume from the phone when paired with a Bluetooth headset. There the Nokia BH-500 is better equipped.


On 2009-09-27 15:42:33, SE-Naz wrote:
The Griffin SmartTalk is not the best... I had mine for 3 months before it became faulty... it is known to become faulty easily...

Ok, I'll see how long mine last. Had it for about a month but don't use it very often.

Most of the time I use Nokia BH-500 stereo Bluetooth with the same Sony earplugs (never the bundled Nokia plugs) but am not impressed with the sound quality when paired with the iPhone. But I play mostly audiobooks and podcasts so sound quality is not so important. The BH-500+MDR-EX71SL combo sounds excellent when paired with an E90 but iPhone+MDR-EX71SL without the Bluetooth receiver sounds even better.
[ This Message was edited by: AbuBasim on 2009-09-27 15:29 ]


Posted by ofiaich
Hi!!

is there info that says about white or black iPhone?

Which shows less marks? which looks cooler

Does o2 UK have both?

I guess I better read back to see about cases and screen protectors....

but immediate advice appreciated..

Ofiaich
[ This Message was edited by: ofiaich on 2009-09-28 00:23 ]


Posted by AbuBasim
I have been trying the OtterBox Defender Case for a few days. Excellent protection but there is a tiny gap between the display and the plastic window in the case covering it so you have to press harder in the corners for the display to register. Makes it feel like an old WM touchscreen

So I went back to the iLuv silicone case and a screen protector, plus this fake leather case which is quite good apart from the fact that it isn't real leather so I don't expect it to last very long.

The one I ordered was called PCMICROSTORE Apple iPhone Black Leather Texture Horizontal Holster Carrying Case With Belt Loop And Clip but it looks exactly like the one linked above. (Note the term 'leather texture'...)

. . .

Regarding the bugs in the new 3.1 OS; another one which doesn't occur so frequently: twice over the past couple of weeks since I upgraded the phone has lost reception showing No Service without regaining reception again automatically:

Both times this happened when the iPhone was stationary at home

Other phones can loose the signal while passing through areas without coverage but they recover once you reach an area where there's a signal.

I'm still trying to decide which of my old backup phones to switch to (XDA EXEC, G700, P990i) while waiting for Apple to fix all the bugs in the new OS but none of are them come even close to the iPhone in usability (even with the bugs).
[ This Message was edited by: AbuBasim on 2009-09-28 06:13 ]


Posted by ofiaich
thanks AbuBasim!

I will check out my local Apple store too!

Ofiaich

Posted by anonymuser
Definitely something weird with 3.1 - there are far too many reports of issues for there not to be - but I can't say I've experienced any of them. Reception for me is just the same as always - I'm in a rural location so there have always been places where the iPhone (and my previous phones) would drift in and out of signal even when stationary. 3.1 is just the same in that regard and manages to recapture signal again just the same as always.
[ This Message was edited by: Boinng on 2009-09-28 11:53 ]


Posted by ofiaich
Does anyone have preferences for Black or White?

I guess the covers for the back hide the black or white colour anyway..

Ofiaich

Posted by masseur
I'm not sure other peoples opinions on colour really matter, unless you are trying to "fit in"... because you will know right away which you prefer when you see the two in real life

I absolutely never liked the look of white ipods and that probably put me off buying them, however when the white iphone 3g came out I wished I had waited, but it wasn't available immediately when the 3g was first available.

when the 3gs was announced and the black and white were to be available on release day.. I knew exactly what I was going to get... and I still prefer my white 3gs over my old black 3g

I've had the 2g, 3g and 3gs and never used covers on the iphones as I prefer them au-natural!

btw, I do recommend going to Apple to buy... and use their personal shopping experience too which costs no more but they're expecting you and it just feels like a better way to buy, especially in the huge shop on Regent Street

Posted by ofiaich
Hi masseur,

good point about knowing which I will prefer when I see! I am thinking white..

My thought on a cover was obviously to protect. I never have keys and coins in my 'phone' pocket, just the phone, so maybe I don't need a cover...

I guess a screen protector is important? Or maybe not if the screen is scratch proof...

There is a small store that is dedicated to Apple products in Hull.. maybe I will be in Regent Street next week!

thanks!

Ofiaich



Posted by masseur
since I have carried slim-ish phones like w880, htc diamond, w890, iphone etc I stopped using cases, covers or similar
I've never used screen protectors, even on stylus touch screens, and its never been a problem and I've never had a bad report when I've sold my device on... but both these are what you're comfortable with I guess

during business hours, my iphone lives in my top shirt pocket and doesn't cause any sagging and so still looks smart, during casual hours, its in my left trouser pocket with nothing more than tissues, so either way its all safe and secure

if you're going to be in Regent Street Apple store just remember to make your appointment online before hand if you want the personal shopping experience

you can also pre-book classes in the Apple stores and I've already been to a Mac intro workshop and I'm booked into a mobile me workshop soon

unfortunately they're not yet running iphone developer courses

Posted by ofiaich
thanks masseur, for your helpful comments..

I will keep in mind the Regents Street store. Decision is to get tomorrow and enjoy,,,,, or to wait for a week or two for my visit.

I think if I keep my iPod Touch 32gb, I can just store different playlists on each device.... more reading to do...

Ofiaich



Posted by masseur
I'll tell you that if you get the iphone you will not touch your touch!

on the other hand, if you are happy with the touch... keep it and just swap your phones as often as many of us do around here!

personally, I prefer it all in one

Posted by ofiaich
Hi masseur,

I think you are right, but don't want to sell the Touch at a big loss!

But there again, sitting in a drawer, means valueless !

Ofiaich
[ This Message was edited by: ofiaich on 2009-09-29 00:00 ]


Posted by masseur
exactly! when buying high end and as a fairly earlier adoptor you have to also be realistic and accept that when you come to sell you will lose more than most

the up side is that you then get the next best thing as an early adaptor and so the circle continues

Posted by ofiaich
Hi!

will look for a white 32gb 3GS in the shops tomorrow!

Ofiaich

Posted by tomjsmith000
How much is a Brand New 3GS from an apple store?! Am I the poorest Esato user?

Posted by masseur
@tomjsmith000, poorest and laziest?

click here

Posted by ofiaich
woooo

got a white 32gb 3GS!

Just got home...

but maybe my pay and go sim and is not ready yet...? I had a pay and go with Ģ22 on it, and was told 24 to 48 hours,...
but I can use old sim, when it goes dead, put new sim in...

Ofiaich

Posted by tomjsmith000
Haha, yeah I am.
Bit of a lmgtfy moment:
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=how+much+is+an+iphone+3GS%3F

Posted by ofiaich
Hi!!

Liking my iPhone very much!

Interesting, I installed some Japanese music and the keyboards and international settings seem to have set themselves up for Japanese

I do have a question! Can I set up a hotmail account? or do I need to check using the browser?

I will read back through this thread to see what favourite apps people are using, but if you feel like saving me some time, let me know what yours are!

Ofiaich

Posted by masseur
yes, you can setup a hotmail account.

just add it as "other" and enter your hotmail credentials, the iphone will auto configure the incoming and outgoing server info, as well as set SSL on with port 995 for incoming advanced settings

Posted by ofiaich
Hi masseur,

my hotmail is a Japanese one .... ends in .co.jp

the iPhone is requesting incoming and outgoing mail server information...

search time !

Ofiaich


Posted by masseur
I shoulda guessed
try incoming as mail.live.com and outgoing as smtp.live.com
in the advanced settings, ensure SSL is ON and port is 995

Posted by ofiaich
hi masseur,

tried that, and it doesn't give me an advanced tab, to open....

I also tried, mail.live.co.jp and smtp.live.co.jp ..

no luck. I will try again tomorrow...

maybe sleepiness is getting to me !

edit, seem to be able to receive and send now!

ofiaich
[ This Message was edited by: ofiaich on 2009-09-30 11:59 ]


Posted by masseur
via AppleInsider

it seems that since 3.0 firmware, attaching an accessory can also initiate the download of the control APP



Posted by ofiaich
Interesting!

I have another perhaps easy question...




How do I download my own ringtones into iTunes? I have fiddled around but have not worked it out yet!

I guess it is easy !

edit - not so easy.. but made one... and now the folder has a ringtone...


Ofiaich
[ This Message was edited by: ofiaich on 2009-09-30 17:52 ]


Posted by HIJET
if you mp3 you want use just re name them
mp3 lets say it is called i love you.mp3--- rename it to i love you.m4r it thst simple

i hope it helps

Posted by scottt
If your on a Mac its simple, just drag whichever song you want into Garageband. Cut down the song to 40 secs or under, then just export it to itunes as a ringtone and it'll get automatically added to your ringtones

Posted by ofiaich
thanks HIJET,

tried that and it didn't work...

thanks too to scottt, don't have a Mac.. so..

I did it via iTunes, cuttng a mp3 to 30 seconds or under. Then converting to acc, and then renaming. fiddly but it worked...

ofiaich


Posted by ofiaich
Hi everyone!

what are your personal recommendations for apps?

No point to do a because I am asking for persona opinions and recommendations

Ofiaich

Posted by masseur
There is a topic for favourite iPhone apps, and as favs they are presumably recommended.



If you haven't found it by the time I get home I'll put a link here

edit: ok, here's a start (hope it helps)

Recommended iPhone games

What are your favourite 5 iPhone or iPod touch apps?
[ This Message was edited by: masseur on 2009-10-01 18:33 ]


Posted by ofiaich
as always, thanks very much masseur!

tea time, then read time!

Ofiaich



Posted by ofiaich
Hi!

How do you find battery life? Do you need to charge everyday?

Thanks!

Ofiaich

Posted by masseur
I always charge my phones every day anyway... always have... but especially on iPhone just so I can get the latest podcasts synched for my daily commute

but... on the 3GS, after a good days use including watching those podcasts for the 2 hours to/from work, phone calls, browsing during the day, the odd text message, downloading the aussie channel 9 sydney news podcast via work wifi as its not available until after I get to work, etc etc... I come home with half battery showing usually

Posted by ofiaich
hi masseur,

OK, I seem to have slightly less than that, for battery life, but I know judgements on usage are not so useful!

Downloading TomTom now and it's taking a looooong time!

I will monitor it closely during the next week!

Ofiaich


Posted by masseur
its a 1.4gb download so if you're not on a fast connection it'll take a whlie
it'll take a while to transfer that lot to you phone too

but once done I think tomtom have made a pretty good port to the iPhone though I do find that it can appear a little misleading in pedestrian mode sometimes, until you get used to it

still no sign of the car mount, though I wouldn't want to use a screen this size for primary road use

Posted by ofiaich
Hi masseur,

I was downloading to the phone over WiFi, so I guess that's a mistake!

Now I am, back at my PC. I see iTunes is also downloading it.

I thought I saw a car mount somewhere...... but can't remember, because I had no intention of getting an iPhone at that time.

I will try to refresh my memory !

Ofiaich

Posted by masseur
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOYaXWO-Th0




Posted by ofiaich
that's the one !

Ofiaich

Posted by ofiaich
Hi everyone!

I have not updated my iPhone's firmware to 3.1 yet. i read back in this thread about problems.

My version is 3.0.1.

When I synch, I do get 'My_Space app not synched to iPhone' because a newer version of the iPhone OS is needed.

Question is - are there still issues for esato members here who did the update?

Ofiaich


Posted by AbuBasim
Apple are making new apps 3.1-only as a way to persuade users to upgrade their phones to the latest version.

Posted by ofiaich
thanks AbuBasim!

so I guess I should take a chance and just upgrade!!

Ofiaich



Posted by ofiaich
Hi masseur,

and anyone else with TomTom on their iPhone!

I tried out TomTom in the car just now and volume level very low, even with iPhone volume turned up!

Does anyone have the same very low volume?

I guess the only way to get it louder is to connect it through the car stereo system? I have a aux connection that allows that.

I cannot see a volume control within the TomTom app, unless I am just not searching enough for it !


Ofiaich
[ This Message was edited by: ofiaich on 2009-10-04 12:22 ]


Posted by masseur
yes, there is a volume control within the app

while navigating, touch the area at the bottom of the screen which is showing you the direction etc, and here you get a volume slider

Posted by ofiaich
Hi, masseur,

thanks again! I was touching the screen, slightly too high!

all cool now!

Ofiaich

Posted by Pitzon
This hasnīt that much to do with the 3Gs but i bought a second hand 3G recently and have totally fallen for the little Iphone. Itīs so fantastic and everything just seems to work. I have mainly been negative before because of the insane pricetag on the Iphones here but i must say this is the funniest gadget i have ever own. Compared to my other phones itīs lightning fast and finally i understand what people has been talking about..

n97 and others isnīt close in the feel of the touchscreen. Web browsing is very very good and almost all of my favorite websites has apps for the iphone. Now i hardly start my computer anymore.

You can get a "cheap" secondhand 3G now here when everyone upgrades to 3Gs but i dont think itīs worth all the extra money for a little faster phone who can take movies.

I dont think i will ever be able to get rid of this little beauty, the cam in 3Gs seems better but still canīt replace a real one so im going to buy an Canon IXUS 100 IS/PowerShot SD780 IS for photo and keep my 3G. Think it will be somewhat the best of two worlds for me.




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