The letdown of iPhone 5 - Page 5

AC · 10-10-2011, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by irish2

The point of the SD is to allow easy transfer or large files. Unfortunately this is something apple has always failed on with their phones. Hell the first iPone didn't even have MMS, when everything else had the feature for years.

I dont know about you, but I dont have any issues with transferring data to my iDevices. Hell I even upload entire TV Eps as .avi files on to my iPad for when I get bored at work.
No issues here. The bonus is, no middleman SD Card.

I will admit, I was worried about the MMS thing at first, But I came to realise I don't use it like I used to, so no great loss, Anything else I just email out. You just need to think outside the square.

irish2 · 10-10-2011, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by AC

I dont know about you, but I dont have any issues with transferring data to my iDevices. Hell I even upload entire TV Eps as .avi files on to my iPad for when I get bored at work.
No issues here. The bonus is, no middleman SD Card.

I will admit, I was worried about the MMS thing at first, But I came to realise I don't use it like I used to, so no great loss, Anything else I just email out. You just need to think outside the square.

I understand about thinking outside the square, but with other phones you don't have to. You can email, and wifi, and do whatever else an iPhone can do whilst still having expandable memory, PC connectivity, and simple old MMS. It is the control over how you use their products and the limiting of certain services which is most worrying. I do not have an android phone either, but the fact you have access to the source code and can make your own programs without needing approval from apple just makes the whole thing much more transparent.

hamoudy10 · 10-10-2011, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by irish2

I understand about thinking outside the square, but with other phones you don't have to. You can email, and wifi, and do whatever else an iPhone can do whilst still having expandable memory, PC connectivity, and simple old MMS. It is the control over how you use their products and the limiting of certain services which is most worrying. I do not have an android phone either, but the fact you have access to the source code and can make your own programs without needing approval from apple just makes the whole thing much more transparent.

One word = Jailbreak. And mms on my 3GS is like any other phone...

Paxton · 10-10-2011, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by hamoudy10

One word = Jailbreak. And mms on my 3GS is like any other phone...

Mine too, without the Jailbreak.

I did Jailbreak mine when it was as easy as jailbreakme.com, however I didn't like Cydia, and some of the things that it did to the phone, so I reformatted it.

irish2 · 10-10-2011, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by hamoudy10

One word = Jailbreak. And mms on my 3GS is like any other phone...

The whole premis of the control apple exert on iPhone users is to prevent 'malware'. Jailbreaking the phone renders this useless. I don't believe we need protection from ourselves when installing software, but this is a big selling point for apple.

Yes MMS was intruduced by the 3G iPone, however it was available on every other phone over 5 years earlier.

The new 4GS is so advanced it still can not utilise a 4G network. There are year old phones on the market that can.

My poor XF · 10-10-2011, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by irish2

The new 4GS is so advanced it still can not utilise a 4G network. There are year old phones on the market that can.

Yeh cos 4G is everywhere, as long as your in a CBD or major regional centre or an airport. I don't even get 3G at my house!

iPhone 5 will get 4g connectivity and even then i doubt it will be widespread enough to matter.

creative · 10-10-2011, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Rapid_Axe

You've got to be kidding me? Oh, hang on, It's Apple, nothing in this post surprises me.

Sounds like the guys who use iPhones and this software will have to change over to WP7 and Android.

Nope! He also pointed me in the direction of a patent that apple has put in..... It covers in app purchases. They want to patent it as their idea.

They really are unbelievable.

**cs123** · 10-10-2011, 11:43 PM

Some of you guys are a real laugh. You should be running Apple. We would have some great technology then.

Werd. · 11-10-2011, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by AC

I dont know about you, but I dont have any issues with transferring data to my iDevices. Hell I even upload entire TV Eps as .avi files on to my iPad for when I get bored at work.
No issues here. The bonus is, no middleman SD Card.

I will admit, I was worried about the MMS thing at first, But I came to realise I don't use it like I used to, so no great loss, Anything else I just email out. You just need to think outside the square.

iPhone has had MMS for a long time now.. dunno about iPad.
I think the reason you're so happy with your iPhone is because you haven't tried anything else, that's the view I get. SD cards allow you to use your phone as a USB drive essentially, music is drag and drop, apps are drag and drop, everything is easier.

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Originally Posted by Paxton

I did Jailbreak mine when it was as easy as jailbreakme.com, however I didn't like Cydia, and some of the things that it did to the phone, so I reformatted it.

Like supercharging a car and taking it off because you don't like the wheelspin.

**DJM83** · 11-10-2011, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Werd.

Mistake.

Voda works fine for me with my iPhone 4

My poor XF · 11-10-2011, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Werd.

iPhone has had MMS for a long time now.. dunno about iPad.
I think the reason you're so happy with your iPhone is because you haven't tried anything else, that's the view I get. SD cards allow you to use your phone as a USB drive essentially, music is drag and drop, apps are drag and drop, everything is easier.

I have a portable hard drive so thats my USB drive. Plug the phone into a computer and it automatically syncs, no need to drag and drop anything. It's automatic. Apps are searched and downloaded on the phone, find the one you want and download it. Not hard.

I have had other phones and they are just needlessly complex and unintuitive.

JJ500 · 11-10-2011, 11:31 AM

Was reluctant about switching from Blackberry before getting an iphone, now won't look back. I have tried Samsung etc and yes i might be a little iphone biased, i wont be going back!

TheSneakiness · 11-10-2011, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by cs123

Some of you guys are a real laugh. You should be running Apple. We would have some great technology then.

Why would I wanna go back in time technology wise by buying Apple?

Apple fanbois are a real laugh thinking that anything Apple is the latest and greatest.

AC · 11-10-2011, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Werd.

iPhone has had MMS for a long time now.. dunno about iPad.
I think the reason you're so happy with your iPhone is because you haven't tried anything else, that's the view I get. .

An incorrect assumption.
I've had a couple of smart phones and countless phones before that.

End of the day it's just product preference:
Ford V Holden, BMW V Merc, Woolies V Coles, Apple V Android and so on...

What ever floats your boat.

JJ500 · 11-10-2011, 11:50 AM

agree ..... well said.

**DJM83** · 11-10-2011, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Rapid_Axe

Why would I wanna go back in time technology wise by buying Apple?

Apple fanbois are a real laugh thinking that anything Apple is the latest and greatest.

So i have an iPhone 4, am i an Apple fan boi...

xurbanx · 11-10-2011, 12:36 PM

Been looking into getting re-contracted (around December) onto the same plan I have now on the 4S.

I'll do a little research on the alternatives - but I'll most likely stick with the 4S; mainly because I've had no major issues with the 3gs I have now.

Gobes32 · 11-10-2011, 12:42 PM

I am a massive iPhone fan, and yet I have never owned one!! ha ha. I like how well designed they are os wise, my dad can use my brothers phone for basic duties and yet he can't even turn a PC on. The only dilemma Apple now have is that where I live, they have become a bit of a bogan accessory. Sooner or later it will become undesirable to own one due to the stereotyping you will receive. I may be wrong of course.

RG · 11-10-2011, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Rapid_Axe

Why would I wanna go back in time technology wise by buying Apple?

Apple fanbois are a real laugh thinking that anything Apple is the latest and greatest.

lol, the only thing funnier than Apple fanboi's are Apple haters.

TheSneakiness · 11-10-2011, 01:03 PM

Hah, now they all come out of the woodwork.

I've accomplished what I wanted here.

[Borat]Greaaat success[/Borat]

RG · 11-10-2011, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Rapid_Axe

Hah, now they all come out of the woodwork.

I've accomplished what I wanted here.

[Borat]Greaaat success[/Borat]

Good job, you managed to get responses on an internet forum. Very fulfilling day. You do realise that just because someone has an iProduct it doesn't automatically make them a fanboi don't you?

In other news, Apple are stating 1m+ pre-orders for the 4S in 24 hours. Seems the supposed "let down" of no 5 has had very little impact.

hamoudy10 · 11-10-2011, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Rapid_Axe

[Borat]Greaaat success[/Borat]

WAWAWIWA!!

flappist · 11-10-2011, 01:45 PM

Keep it civil guys.

JamesR · 11-10-2011, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by irish2

Apple have always copied. Their first iPhone had far less features and power than an old nokia N95. The only thing it had over the N95 was touch screen. As for the iPad, I'll just leave this here.

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how can you compare processing power and drive speeds from computers that are 7 years apart?

we had an EA wagon that was a 4lt and 4sp auto, that doesnt mean its the same as a BF with a 4lt and 4sp auto.... "oh but the specs are the same!!11!!"

im an "Apple fanboi" because everything they make is easy to use and works well.
my refurbished Macbook has lasted me over 3 years, and i have never had to reformat. i even upgraded the HDD from a 120gb to a 320gb, just by copying the whole drive on the the new drive then plugged it in. it fired up and worked as if nothing had changed, except i had 200gb free. do that with a PC! only issue with it is the dvd drive doesnt work, npt that i ever use it though.
i have an original iPod Shuffle that works perfectly, except that the headphone jack is a bit worn out.
my 4th Gen 20gb iPod still works flawlessly, as does my 80gb classic. then i have the 2gb shuffle and an iPhone 4.

XESP351 · 11-10-2011, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by hamoudy10

Anyone pre-ordered the 4S with optus? It took heaps of goes but finally worked!

No but I ordered a SGII yesterday morning and the Mrs tells me it has already arrived. Can't wait until I get home and start playing with it. Good bye ianything, never again using anything apple.

Unless my SGII is a piece of s%^& and starts breaking then I will put the sim back in the 3GS

flappist · 11-10-2011, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by JamesR

im an "Apple fanboi" because everything they make is easy to use and works well.
my refurbished Macbook has lasted me over 3 years, and i have never had to reformat. i even upgraded the HDD from a 120gb to a 320gb, just by copying the whole drive on the the new drive then plugged it in. it fired up and worked as if nothing had changed, except i had 200gb free. do that with a PC! only issue with it is the dvd drive doesnt work, npt that i ever use it though.
i have an original iPod Shuffle that works perfectly, except that the headphone jack is a bit worn out.
my 4th Gen 20gb iPod still works flawlessly, as does my 80gb classic. then i have the 2gb shuffle and an iPhone 4.

So what you are really saying is that Apple is the "Toyota" of information technology and you have been very happy with your "Corollas", "Camrys" and "Avalons" that all just worked well, did not need much maintenance and ran for years.....

Fair enough.

**cs123** · 11-10-2011, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by flappist

So what you are really saying is that Apple is the "Toyota" of information technology and you have been very happy with your "Corollas", "Camrys" and "Avalons" that all just worked well, did not need much maintenance and ran for years.....

Fair enough.

Reliability of a Toyota, aesthetics of a Ferrari.

flappist · 11-10-2011, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by cs123

Reliability of a Toyota, aesthetics of a Ferrari.

Yes I would accept that a description of an Apple enthusiast would be something like a cross between a Toyota driver and a Ferrari owner...

TheSneakiness · 11-10-2011, 05:27 PM

JamesR · 11-10-2011, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by flappist

So what you are really saying is that Apple is the "Toyota" of information technology and you have been very happy with your "Corollas", "Camrys" and "Avalons" that all just worked well, did not need much maintenance and ran for years.....

Fair enough.

yep!
i dont play games, i just edit photos, browse internet, watch and listen to movies and music.

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Originally Posted by flappist

Yes I would accept that a description of an Apple enthusiast would be something like a cross between a Toyota driver and a Ferrari owner...