My IPhone
Posted by CJ on October 3, 2007
Yes, I have brought an IPhone (8gb)! (Maybe one of the first in Australia)
I can be one of those people who procrastinate when purchasing technology gadgets. Gadgets become superseded very quickly and I always wonder if I should wait that extra couple of months for the new updated version. Thus, my procrastination.
However, this time is very different. I couldn’t be happier with my IPhone and consider it one of my best gadget purchases. From a usability perspective it is all class. The screen is crystal clear and using my fingers for navigation/data input is wonderful. The ticks on my list.
- Make phone calls.
- Sync contacts and calendar with outlook.
- Download emails.
- Ipod: music, videos and web casts
- Camera. 2gb
- Good battery life.
I do spend a bit of time travelling, so it was essential to have a device where I can watch a web cast, DNR TV/Podcast, listen to music or watch a movie.
There are also some cool features that need a mention:
- Google maps. Find any location and car navigation. I can also assign a map location to a contact.
- Internet. Easily the best mobile device I have used for browsing the Internet.
- Weather forecasts.
- YouTube. I was watching a couple of movies last night in wide screen. The screen is so clear.
- Wide screen sensors.
I don’t mind having only 8gb storage (but time will tell). This should make sure I don’t keep forgotten crap on my phone like I do on every other storage device I own.
What makes this phone really stand out is the ability to touch your way around the phone. You see it, you touch it…simple.
The apple team should take a bow as they have put a great deal of research into navigation and functionality.
The IPhone and it is truly a pleasure to use.
October 4, 2007 at 9:45 am
Hey CJ, What plan have you ended up on, or provider?
I’m just interested because I would have thought if they were officially out in .au there would have been more of a fanfare
October 4, 2007 at 11:28 am
You best get that polishing cloth out mate, can see smudges on the screen already
Just got myself the iPod Touch, didn’t really need the iPhone as I have a Blackberry Pearl.
Be interesting to see what happens when Apple try to kill iPhones that have been unlocked.
October 4, 2007 at 5:09 pm
Andrew
I am using the Telstra network, but you can connect an unlocked IPhone to any GSM network. They haven’t been released yet, I bought mine from the US.
Jermey
From what I have read Apple aren’t worrying about unlocked phones. I will have to wait and see. Ah…, but you now have to carry two devices…phone and ipod
November 19, 2007 at 8:21 am
music for your iphone http://www.seeqpod.net/iphone