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Didn't think I'd be writing a thread like this because I've never been that bothered about having an iphone. However, I've just had a look at my options because I'm due for an upgrade and have found what looks like a reasonable deal. Was just wondering what people think.
It's Orange, which is who I'm currently with.
Plan details:
iPhone 3G 8GB - free (they charge for the others, which tbh I'm not interested in as it's against my religion to pay for phones :p )
150 minutes
200 texts
750MB UK mobile internet browsing and unlimited Wi-Fi
£29.36 per month
Only problem is that it's 24 months and I'm not sure about the longevity of the iphone. How robust are they?
The inclusive texts/minutes will be fine for me and looking at my historic usage, I won't go over the limit.
My other option is a £20 a month contract with any old random free phone.
I appreciate that you have a religious objection to paying anything for a phone, but I'd still recommend you ensure the 3G[S] has nothing you want. It probably doesn't, but worth checking nonetheless.
Other than that, it's really a case of what you want it for. The 'deal' you've been offered is just one of the standard iPhone plans as neither O2 nor Orange are allowed to do deals on them (that's part of the contract terms).
I've not regretted getting one at all (even though I did pay £440 for it). It's survived me so far (including a drop :o). Undoubtedly the best phone I've ever used, but there's some very good competition out there (e.g. HTC Hero). If you're worried about longevity then get an AppleCare plan from eBay (about £30 IIRC), which will cover against breakdown (including battery failure) for the entire 24 months.
I already had a look at the 3G[S] specs and couldn't see anything obvious that I'd want to pay an extra £100+ for really. Also, just for clarification, the 'deal' was straight off the website, as I intimated. I'm under no illusion that it's anything special. I just wanted to know if there was anything better out there. I had a quick look at O2, but Orange looks cheaper to me.
Thanks for the heads up about the care plan. I saw that Orange offer them for £60 odd, so getting 50% off would be quite nice.
There are a few scare stories of people getting 'done', but mine seemed OK at the time. I'll admit I haven't had cause to check since.
Here's a few comparisons:
Orange works out cheaper (just). Unless things have changed it's mere pennies between the two, however.
O2 has better wi-fi coverage. Both networks offer free access via BT Openzone, but only O2 includes The Cloud as well.
Orange has better 3G coverage. O2's network has been shot down by millions of iPhone users, and they haven't invested enough to keep up. There have been several recent outages as a result.
Don't be fooled by the 'Unlimited' claim made by O2 for data. In practice O2's fair usage policy will likely kick in at similar levels (if not sooner). In any event, it's very unlikely you'll use anywhere near that much data. I don't, and I'm running four email accounts, lots of use of Google Maps, many trips to the App Store, and so on.
PS - biggest thing in the 3G[S]'s favour is the fact that it's quicker. Given how often I switch between Apps, I really appreciate that, but the 3G is by no means slow.
leowyatt
21-11-2009, 10:17
What are you likely to be using the phone for Kate? Are there any other smartphones you like the look of? I'm going to throw the Pre in just for you to look at and see what you think. It is free on a 24 month contract but you'd need to see if you like it :)
The reason I wanted an iphone is because I wanted to buy an ipod too - and thought, why the heck get 2 devices? I hate having my pockets full of stuff. I like the simplicity and the lack of buttons. I like the fact I've got unlimited internet, it's fast and has a lot of cool handy apps. I've had it for about 10 months now and I haven't regretted it for a second. It's not scratched, damaged, and still works really well. The only thing I don't like is itunes, but I only use it to synch songs to the phone (i.e. I copy songs to a separate itunes folder so it synchs it, so if I want to change music, I just move music to that folder) and the fact it synchs with outlook which is my lifeline (without it I'm stuffed! lol!).
It's not too big, it's sleek and just works. It's not as fast as a regular simple, non camera, non smart type of phone for texting or making calls. But the quality of calls are good, the memory is vast so you don't have to keep deleting messages.
I receive lots of emails and being able to receive them (push) on my phone is brilliant, I can view all office documents with no issues on it either.
The built in GPS is very handy and it's just a handy resource if you haven't got a laptop.
It takes a while to get used to it, and you have to modify your take on using a phone somewhat.
24 months is a bit long though that would concern me a little.
I have the 8gb one, I've managed to fill it with apps, movies and songs quite easily so maybe a 16gb would be better but to be honest it'd just make me lazy and not get rid of old crap on my phone!
O2 has pretty good coverage for me, so I'm not sure what Orange would be like for you.
In terms of a phone, it's not the best device in the world, as an all encompassing device which does music, gps, resource/internet device, phone, organiser etc... it's fab.
I'm sure there are other smartphones which does the job just as well or better, but it's just so easy to use and live with that I wouldn't want anything else.
Piggymon
21-11-2009, 11:49
I absolutely LOVE my iPhone. I had never been bothered about using a phone for anything other than calls/texts before but I can't imagine not having mine now.
It's so convenient having the internet in your pocket and there's so many aps you can install, both silly and pretty damn useful.
I have quite low useage so I bought the phone outright ( 16GB 3GS ) and I'm on PAYG... so far since July I've only spent about £30 on top ups :D I have quite a few aps, a bit of music and I've only used 1GB ;D
I've got a 3gs on the £35 O2 24 month deal. After quidco the phone cost me £30
and looking at oranges deal, the £5 extra a month gets you a fair bit more - I think I get 500 txts & 600 minutes with unlimited data. But I do know from having been a customer of both networks Orange have a superior 3G network - but will it go the way of O2 now they offer the iPhone?
looking at oranges deal, the £5 extra a month gets you a fair bit more
Why spend money on what you don't use? If the £30 deal is enough, there's no point spending even £1 more. :)
but will it go the way of O2 now they offer the iPhone?
I doubt it. If the T-mobile deal goes ahead they'll have that infrastructure as well. That will undoubtedly increase contention where 'duplication' gets removed (which will happen - otherwise why bother with the merger), but having the resources of both networks available should - at least hopefully - mean they take the best bits from each.
It really depends on how you use your phone Kate and what you want out of it. If you use the net a lot, collect emails, play games or just need some info, the iPhone is perfect. Having said that, just having an iPhone will probably make you change the way you thought you'd use a phone anyway.
I'll let you have a fiddle with mine in a couple of weeks if you want. Then you can have a look at the phone too and see if you fancy it. Badooom-tssshhh!!!!
Unlimited WiFi?
Can't you use the wifi on any phone as much as you want, especially if it's on your own connection? :p
Unlimited WiFi?
Can't you use the wifi on any phone as much as you want, especially if it's on your own connection? :p
It means unlimited WiFi from BT Openzone and The Cloud. The latter only applies if you're on O2 customer.
I'm very glad that I got an iPhone. Should you get one? Like Fartmo said, it'll depend on what you use it for but if you can get it for an overall price you're happy when then I'd say go for it. If you don't use some of the shiny stuff then it won't have cost you anything :)
Psymonkee
21-11-2009, 15:21
Maybe look at the HTC Hero too :)
I certainly am :D
LeperousDust
21-11-2009, 15:41
Yeah i'd say possibly look at android (HTC Hero on t-mobile being an example) for shiny new smartphone-ness and cheaper over a whole contract than an iPhone in most cases :)
Remember to take into account contract length, phone cost, inclusive stuff, features etc... after all that i don't think an iPhone could ever compete in price, or not at least the last time i chekced :)
Having said all that, the iPhone is still a nice phone, i just can't justify the price in my mind. Millions of other people clearly can though so that says other things :p
FakeSnake
21-11-2009, 16:37
I was very reluctant to get one myself, but I succumbed and got mine a few days ago, and love it!!!
But as I am still contracted to VF at the moment, I went PAYG and got the 3GS 16gb
Once my contract is up I will look at which way to go with it
I doubt I would use it as an ipod though as I have one already.
Not purchased any apps yet, but there really is an app for everything!
What would iPhone people recommend as good apps, cos the app store is HUGE
I would, wish I went with for the Iphone rather my lump of ****
LeperousDust
21-11-2009, 18:37
I would, wish I went with for the Iphone rather my lump of ****
What did you get instead?
What did you get instead?
Lg Arena. :'(
FakeSnake
21-11-2009, 21:10
yea, i know its coming soon, but i just got an irresistible urge!
not sure i will stay with VF or not at the end of my contract as I still have an orange account.
i AM loving it though!!
I'm waiting for T-Mobile to get them :/ I'm away from home so much now that it's useful to have the net with me wherever I go :)
I doubt they will get them directly, simply because if the merger with Orange happens, they'll get them that way.
I heard all the cool kids get the HTC Hero ;)
Aye, that's what they keep telling themselves :D
A Place of Light
23-11-2009, 01:24
If the OP does the unthinkable and uses her phone.....AS A PHONE, then the pathetic allowances on the iPhone tariffs make the device a nice plexi glass and metal white elephant.
The iPhone is a hell of a piece of kit, but it isn't without it's flaws.
If you use more than the miserly minutes/texts they're giving for £30, then Hero is the way to go without question in my opinion.
CaptRugWash
23-11-2009, 03:58
From when I've used the Hero ans what my friends had said, it is a shocking device which looses contact details, drops calls, freezes and has poor data connection.
Saying that the iPhone does have its problems, but I am yet to have any. I'm by no means a fanboy and try out all phones and read about them a lot. As Apol says, the contracts aren't ideal if you are a heavy user, you don't get a lot for your money and you may find yourself spending a lot more.
If the OP does the unthinkable and uses her phone.....AS A PHONE, then the pathetic allowances on the iPhone tariffs make the device a nice plexi glass and metal white elephant.
Surely that depends on entirely how much Lostkat uses it as a phone? If she's a light user and the figures she quoted for the tarrif are sufficient then what's the problem?
It really depends on how you use your phone Kate and what you want out of it. If you use the net a lot, collect emails, play games or just need some info, the iPhone is perfect. Having said that, just having an iPhone will probably make you change the way you thought you'd use a phone anyway.
That's pretty much all I'll want it for to be honest. Having the intraweb on the move would be extremely useful and I'd quite like to spend time throwing bits of paper into a basket if I get bored in meetings :p
I'll let you have a fiddle with mine in a couple of weeks if you want. Then you can have a look at the phone too and see if you fancy it. Badooom-tssshhh!!!!
Now there's an offer and a half ;)
With regards to the shockingly horrific tariff allowances ( :p ). I've already said I won't go over the allowances, so I'm quite happy with that.
I'm not fully decided yet, but the comments in this thread have given me a few things to think about. Thanks :)
Beansprout
23-11-2009, 18:35
I think the iPhone's awesomeness has been detailed enough by Will and others in this thread so will just add that they are reasonably robust with a good case on...after having a tiny bit to drink I've (apparently) taken to throwing my phone over my shoulder! It's survived so far :p :)
Just as long as you don't expect anyone to be catching it. ;D
They're pretty robust so long as pointy things don't hit the screen and they don't get wet (Apple include several moisture-sensitive pads - instant void warranty if they get wet).
Let me know what you chose kate - I gotta be honest, I'd quite like an ipod now, and as Will has said, an iphone gets rid of one thing in my pocket. but to be honest, I'm concerned about the monthy price. At the moment I probably pay about £25 a month, cant remember my allowances though :embarrassed:
Ouch, that's like £720 over the two years. That would buy some seriously rare seriously cool go faster goodies for my car :p
A Place of Light
23-11-2009, 20:03
Surely that depends on entirely how much Lostkat uses it as a phone? If she's a light user and the figures she quoted for the tarrif are sufficient then what's the problem?
Which is exactly what I said :confused:
Davey_Pitch
24-11-2009, 10:37
I love my iPhone muchly. I know it was expensive and there are definitely cheaper alternatives out there, but it does everything I want it to do (decent phone, mobile internet, games, music and video) and I'm happy to pay that cost to get everything I wanted in one package. I used to hate carrying a phone and iPod at the same time and only having one device is definitely the way to go for me. :)
LeperousDust
24-11-2009, 12:06
Depends how much you want to pay for that iphone over its contract you could save about £200 by just looking at the htc hero for instance, personally i think the sensible choice is android especially over the next coming 18/24 months, apple are much more likely to leave you behind or charge you for updates whereas android is all about its open nature...
Just for instance you could get the HTC (Hero) Tattoo with vodafone
£35 pcm for 18months
Free Phone
600 mins
unlimited text
unlimited landline
unlimited internet
Total over contract is £540
£25 pcm for 24 months
Free phone
75 mins
250 texts
unlimited internet
Total over contract is £510
And ontop of both of those you get £90 cashback if you go through with quidco :)
Hmm quite like the idea of the latter deal. What does the iPhone do that the HTC can't do? I know nothing about the HTC
A Place of Light
24-11-2009, 20:31
Hmm quite like the idea of the latter deal. What does the iPhone do that the HTC can't do? I know nothing about the HTC
Unless you know someone that has an iPhone/Hero then I think your best course of action would be to go in store and mess around with one for a while. Even if one is "better" it might not be to your personal taste.
LeperousDust
24-11-2009, 21:00
Hmm quite like the idea of the latter deal. What does the iPhone do that the HTC can't do? I know nothing about the HTC
I'd defo say go play too, as for doing, it depends iPhone tends to make everything easier maybe, but you're an intelligent girl and a little setting up and reading on tinternet and you'll have everything exactly as YOU want it not how apple/someone-else wants it. From a technical point of view the hero does more than the iPhone. Biggest thing would be multi-tasking, then theres a real bluetooth stack, thats off the top of my head.
On the hero note my friend just got a deal with 3 literally today, 18 month contract free hero £24.xx pcm about 3000 texts 1500 mins and unlimited internet, thats a ruddy bargain if you ask me, much more so than an iPhone. But it would seem i'm slightly biased even though i have an iPhone in my possession (freebie) and honestly can't see what all the fuss is about though myself... Credit where its due its a decent phone but not really any better than the android equivalent especially when you take into account total money involved; but i am a stingy b****** :)
Got a HTC Touch Pro2 yesterday, still getting used to it but so far it seems superb
Touch Pro2 is too much of a brick for my liking. I had a TyTN which I think is similar size/weight if not slightly smaller. I can tell you that an iPhone/Hero is eminently more pocketable though don't get me wrong - it's a great phone (I was going to get one before I had my falling out with Windows Mobile).
Daz has a Hero (you'll get far more opportunity to play with one from a friend than you will in a shop)
As you say it is a big phone but I can live with it
leowyatt
25-11-2009, 07:59
Hmm quite like the idea of the latter deal. What does the iPhone do that the HTC can't do? I know nothing about the HTC
my advice is next time you see Daz and Desmo have a play with both of theirs :)
Davey_Pitch
25-11-2009, 09:37
my advice is next time you see Daz and Desmo have a play with both of theirs :)
Even better, invade the DD Shagpad, I think Dee has an iPhone as well :)
leowyatt
25-11-2009, 11:15
Even better, invade the DD Shagpad, I think Dee has an iPhone as well :)
doh! Didn't even consider that :p I'd offer for you to have a play with my phone but I'm not sure when I'll see you next :/
my advice is next time you see Daz and Desmo have a play with both of theirs :)
Oh the inyourendo ;D
next time you see Daz and Desmo have a play with both of theirs :)
:jawdrop::jawdrop::jawdrop:
you'll get far more opportunity to play with one from a friend than you will in a shop
This was also blatantly overlooked. :D
I think everyone needs to up their game on the innuendo bingo here.
Don't worry Leon, we'll let you watch.
In that case let's tweak Grandad's earlier statement ;)
As you say it is a big one but I can live with it
:D
Piggymon
25-11-2009, 19:12
Don't worry Leon, we'll let you watch.
In a box... with eyeholes.
*fap bang fap bang fap bang*
A Place of Light
26-11-2009, 00:50
(iPhone desire+wait)/Tesco.
;)
Indeed. Might wait until after Christmas and see if Voda/Tesco have any effect upon tariffs
Tesco won't do anything amazing with it. They piggyback off O2 so are highly unlikely to be offering super deals and upset their provider.
A Place of Light
27-11-2009, 19:33
Tesco won't do anything amazing with it. They piggyback off O2 so are highly unlikely to be offering super deals and upset their provider.
I'm not so sure TBH mate.
Piggymon
27-11-2009, 19:39
Simon's Cat for iPhone... I think I've just made the decision for you ;) ;D
I'm not so sure TBH mate.
I'll be very surprised if Tesco offer great deals, primarily because Apple dictate to some extent the pricing.
A Place of Light
27-11-2009, 19:50
Indeed. Might wait until after Christmas and see if Voda/Tesco have any effect upon tariffs
BTW I thought you might be interested to know that last week a pal of mine who has been a customer of Orange for over a decade, got an iPhone as an upgrade for free on the Dolphin 40 websave tariff.
It was disconnections/retentions who initially said he couldn't have this tariff but then changed their minds.
A Place of Light
27-11-2009, 19:53
I'll be very surprised if Tesco offer great deals, primarily because Apple dictate to some extent the pricing.
I'll be very surprised if the Tesco iPhone deal doesn't come with a much more generous set of allowances than the frankly pathetic offerings from O2/Orange.
Piggy - Noticed the Simon's cat ap the other day :D I had a look at a guy from running club's HTC somethingorother last night. It looks fine, but it doesn't have all the fun stuff like the iPhone.
BTW I thought you might be interested to know that last week a pal of mine who has been a customer of Orange for over a decade, got an iPhone as an upgrade for free on the Dolphin 40 websave tariff.
It was disconnections/retentions who initially said he couldn't have this tariff but then changed their minds.
Not prepared to pay £40 a month, no matter how many minutes/texts it gets me to be honest. If they want to upgrade me on my current tariff, fine, but I can't see them doing that. Worth a try I suppose.
A Place of Light
29-11-2009, 21:04
Not prepared to pay £40 a month, no matter how many minutes/texts it gets me to be honest. If they want to upgrade me on my current tariff, fine, but I can't see them doing that. Worth a try I suppose.
Neither was my friend, so they gave him the Dolphin 40 tariff for £34/month. I phoned him this afternoon to check.
Tesco details - from 14th December (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/8405542.stm)
Does anyone know when/ if Tmobile will offer it?
Does anyone know when/ if Tmobile will offer it?
T-Mobile is orange now, same company isnt it? or going to be.
Not going to become "one" for a quite a while yet although technically they are.
not sure when they'll rebrand as t'orange. ;)
They haven't told me that. Anyone know when they will get the iPhone though? Not really bothered about what the company is called! Although it will help with Orange Wednesdays!
Orange have them in now but told me at the start of the call all Tarrifs with iPhone are non-negotiable whatsoever. This in the provided stroppy tone was the deciding factor in me changing networks/choosing a different phone :)
Reducing my month outgoings is a must for me, and my own principles state I will not pay for a new phone when on a contract.
They haven't told me that. Anyone know when they will get the iPhone though?
I'd say it's more if than when. With Orange taking over there's little incentive for T-mobile to enter into separate negotiations with Apple.
Reducing my month outgoings is a must for me, and my own principles state I will not pay for a new phone when on a contract.
Same here, and before people start squeaking, yes I know you pay for the phone over the life of the contract anyway and I know it probably works out that you pay about 100,000% more for the phone but I simply can't (and won't) afford to shell out a lump sum for the phone on top of my contract.
Still mulling this one over. Contract's up some time this/next week.
Hmmm might just find out if I can get out of my contract and go elsewhere.
I have been following this with great interest as my trusty k800i is getting a bit of a brick now. I am struggling to justify the costs associated with owning an iphone vs. my actual usage. Not sure what your feelings are on the HTC hero but I am considering this package with Orange
http://www.mobiles.co.uk/orange-htc-hero.html
HTC Hero is very good. It was a very close call between that and the iPhone for me. If the Hero had had the zoom function I use lots on the iPhone, I wouldn't own an iPhone right now. :)
Yeah I am struggling to choose between them and at a bit of a loss as well. I think the free apps with the htc is going to swing it. I've been crunching numbers and the HTC comes to £585 (with discounts) over two years. I'm on a sim only for £20/month and the other works out at £25/month.
Need to sort out how to port my number as I've been with BT since '99 and the most important thing is the number. All business contacts have that number for years. Sorry to derail a little there.
Phone O2, ask for PAC, wait for code to be given out, give to Orange (or T-Mobile), hope they do the transfer correctly.
A Place of Light
11-12-2009, 23:22
Orange have them in now but told me at the start of the call all Tarrifs with iPhone are non-negotiable whatsoever. This in the provided stroppy tone was the deciding factor in me changing networks/choosing a different phone :)
Given post#63, they're being less than honest with you.
I have been following this with great interest as my trusty k800i is getting a bit of a brick now. I am struggling to justify the costs associated with owning an iphone vs. my actual usage. Not sure what your feelings are on the HTC hero but I am considering this package with Orange
http://www.mobiles.co.uk/orange-htc-hero.html
Doesn't look too bad actually. I'm already with Orange though so I doubt they'd let me keep my number :(
Still, something to keep in my back pocket for renewal time in case they're willing to beat that offer.
[edit] Only think about the Hero is that it appears to be out of stock everywhere and discontinued on O2.
LeperousDust
13-12-2009, 03:34
Theres always the samsung galaxy on o2 which is android. You dont need a "hero" just an android phone basically, apart from the phones older than the hero all the android phones are going to fit the job fine and theres a lot coming out over the next year!
Right, Vodaphone have put their tariffs up.
£30 a month for 18 months (hurrah!!). £59 for the iphone 3G, which I don't mind too much. It's free on 24 months, but I just don't like having to wait 2 yrs for a new phone. 300 mins & unlimited texts. The 3GS is out of my price range, so I'm not considering it.
Only thing I'm not sure about is the 1GB internet/webmail limit. How much do people use per month on here? Orange is limited to 750GB and I can't find a limit for O2.
The average user will get nowhere near that per month. For mobile data, I've not even hit 700MB since getting the phone. Most of my stuff is done through home/work wifi.
Knipples
29-12-2009, 10:35
I dont have an iphone but do use my 5800 a hell of a lot on the internet. I dont go over about 300 mg in a month. I do similar as Desmo says where possible, and use free wifi as well.
A Place of Light
29-12-2009, 12:34
Right, Vodaphone have put their tariffs up.
£30 a month for 18 months (hurrah!!). £59 for the iphone 3G, which I don't mind too much. It's free on 24 months, but I just don't like having to wait 2 yrs for a new phone. 300 mins & unlimited texts. The 3GS is out of my price range, so I'm not considering it.
Can you link me up please, as all I can find on the vodafone site is:-
A) £30/month for 18 months = 75 anytime minutes and 250 inclusive texts. Phone cost=£99
B) £35/month for 18 months = 300 anytime minutes and unlimited texts. Phone cost=£59
You can get the allowance in "B" for £30/month, but only on a 24 month contract unless I'm on the wrong page here?
TinkerBell
29-12-2009, 12:39
http://shop.vodafone.co.uk/shop/mobile-price-plans/all-plans
A Place of Light
29-12-2009, 12:45
http://shop.vodafone.co.uk/shop/mobile-price-plans/all-plans
Unless I'm mistaken, all networks have specific iPhone-only tariffs, which generally cost more and give the user less.
http://shop.vodafone.co.uk/shop/catalog/compatiblePlanListView.jsp?dependantSkuIds=sku2200 035&phoneType=post&skuType=phoneSku&selection=&initialFilters=flt_paymonthly&_requestid=2313995
http://shop.vodafone.co.uk/iphone/
Looks like if you then click pre-order under each iPhone it comes up with the plans depending on which phone you're after.
Knipples
30-12-2009, 16:50
Kaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaattttteeeeeeee!!!
I've just seen this on the blue place, thought it might interest you (the bit about unlimited vodafone to vodafone calls) when you go to sort your iphone out.
http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showpost.php?p=15623038&postcount=46
After a few months of agonising, I rang Orange up the other day to see if they could do anything for me and they said they're completely non-negotiable with the iPhone deal and couldn't even take £50 off the phone to match the Vodafone deal or keep my current tariff. I went through to retentions, who didn't even bother trying to talk me out of it and they're sending out my PAC code in the next couple of days. I'm a customer who pays their flat tariff rate every month, so I'm not suprised they're not bothered about keeping me.
I've spoken to lots of people and decided that I want an iPhone and should really go for the 3GS 8GB. By getting a HTC, I wouldn't save much money to be honest, not enough to make it worth not having an iPhone anyway. The phone cost is £149, which is a bit steep, but with Quidco & trading in my old phone it comes down to £84. Line rental (18 months) is £35 for 600 tests & 500 mins. Unfortunately, the 150 minutes wasn't quite enough for me, so I didn't go for the £30pm contract. I can downgrade the contract after 9 months if I want/need to.
Not ordered it yet because I'm waiting for my PAC code to come through (and hoping Orange reduce the price of their phones by £50), but am hoping to by the end of the week.
Yeah ORange didn't try and keep me either despite being a customer for 8 years or so. Ah well, not bothered, O2 have been fine for me. I do regret getting the 8Gb one now though, wish I had gone for the 16Gb as I've run out of room! :o
Sounds like you're on the same contract - do you want a referral number (refer a friend through work contract since we're on their top 50 list) i have 1 more invite out, and it should get you a 30% discount on your line rental AFAIK.
Baddass used it and i think it worked for him - though he never confirmed! :o
I'm going with Vodafone Will, not O2. But thanks nonetheless, that would have been very useful!
Knipples
28-01-2010, 08:10
Will it work for me being on o2 already Will, I expect I shall end up with one when this contract ends in June?
No it's only at time of contract renewal, they won't add it retroactively unfortunately. :( Happy to pass it onto you when you renew. :)
should really go for the 3GS 8GB.
Just a thought but is there now an 8Gb 3GS? When the 3GS was introduced it only came in 16Gb and 32Gb versions with the 8Gb still being the older 3G. I've not heard of the 8Gb 3G being replaced by a 3GS version but that doesn't mean it hasn't happened.
Worth checking.
I think you're right Feekles, I don't think the 8gb exists in 3GS format.
Yeah ORange didn't try and keep me either despite being a customer for 8 years or so. Ah well, not bothered, O2 have been fine for me. I do regret getting the 8Gb one now though, wish I had gone for the 16Gb as I've run out of room! :o
Sounds like you're on the same contract - do you want a referral number (refer a friend through work contract since we're on their top 50 list) i have 1 more invite out, and it should get you a 30% discount on your line rental AFAIK.
Baddass used it and i think it worked for him - though he never confirmed! :o
Cheers, big ears, neither me not Matt got that offer! *slaps*
and yeah...pretty sure 3Gs is only 16/32.
TinkerBell
28-01-2010, 10:27
Cheers, big ears, neither me not Matt got that offer! *slaps*
Shocking treatment to be honest, you know who your friends are now though ;) :p
Cheers, big ears, neither me not Matt got that offer! *slaps*
and yeah...pretty sure 3Gs is only 16/32.
Ah well. Didn't even know you were on O2!
I wasn't - I went from Orange to O2 in June and Matt jumped in October(ish)! He talked about little else on holiday buddy, don't pretend you weren't listening. :p
Tink, don't worry, I know. It's the tits. They open doors (not literally, that would be weeeeird).
;)
I guess I wasn't paying attention as I assumed iphone = O2. Baddass did make a thread on the O2 code in August I think, I didn't know about the code until he brought it up, so I would have missed you in June, but I could have helped Leo out. Shame on you for not paying attention to the forums! ;)
But yes, boobs FTW.
They open doors (not literally, that would be weeeeird).
But also kind of handy.
leowyatt
28-01-2010, 11:05
They open doors (not literally, that would be weeeeird).
;)
They open doors without handles though ;) all she has to do is push :p
Just a thought but is there now an 8Gb 3GS? When the 3GS was introduced it only came in 16Gb and 32Gb versions with the 8Gb still being the older 3G. I've not heard of the 8Gb 3G being replaced by a 3GS version but that doesn't mean it hasn't happened.
Worth checking.
Yeah it's the 16Gb. Just getting my numbers mixed up :)
I guess I wasn't paying attention as I assumed iphone = O2. Baddass did make a thread on the O2 code in August I think, I didn't know about the code until he brought it up, so I would have missed you in June, but I could have helped Leo out. Shame on you for not paying attention to the forums! ;)
But yes, boobs FTW.
I was only teasing x
What's the deal with picture messaging then? Read a review saying it didn't support it. Is that outgoing incoming or all?
The older 8Gb 3G doesn't but the 3GS are fine with MMS, I use it regularly.
The older 8Gb 3G doesn't
Yes it does.
Dymetrie
28-01-2010, 15:36
Yes it does.
Seconded!
It's the software version that dictates photo messaging, the 3G does MMS.
*punches self*
I was thinking of video recording. I hope :)
OK, I've done it. I've ordered the damn thing :D Now I just need to get a bullet proof case because I know I'll scratch it the second I get it. Any suggestions?
Bah, HTC all the way :D
I've got one and you know I'm cool as **** :p
I swapped my HTC for the iphone. Best thing I ever did!
I've not once had a problem with mine :o
Runs as smooth now as it always has, battery lasts a good 6 days and everything zips along, luverly jubberly :)
Cases are a very personal thing, I've got a SwitchEasy CapsuleNeo (http://www.switcheasy.com/products/Neo/Neo.php#) and it's great. It does add some bulk to the phone but I've dropped the phone several times and without the case the phone would be looking battered and bruised.
I just thought it was slow and buggy. Had Touchflo (I think) on mine and it was rubbish. Kept hanging all the time.
What have you got Paul?? ;D
I'm sure I have no idea what you mean ;)
Oh crikey. It's going to take me another 6 months to choose a case now. Waaaaah!!!!!
Just keep it naked and add a screen protector. :)
I am 100% certain that I'll drop it and it'll explode in a ball of fire. Have you SEEN my current phone?? :p
Do they come with screen protectors btw?
No you need to buy one.
Ok if you have a habit of dropping then yes probably a good idea! :D
I haven't yet, but I guess it's just a matter of time ;)
Knipples
29-01-2010, 08:05
I don't have an iphone but I got both a screen protector and a rubber wallet thing for my 5800 because I drop mine all the time. It bounces when I drop it, I dread to think what it would be like if I hadn't got it.
I got my screen protectors off the bay.
Just keep it naked and add a screen protector. :)
I take it you didn't see the huge crack mine got in Cyprus when someone walked past it and knocked it onto the floor while it was plugged in?
I'll post a pic later - Kate'll be running for a cove if there's the slightest chance that you'll drop it. ;D
We know they can survive being run over by a bumpercar though :p
I take it you didn't see the huge crack mine got in Cyprus when someone walked past it and knocked it onto the floor while it was plugged in?
I'll post a pic later - Kate'll be running for a cove if there's the slightest chance that you'll drop it. ;D
No way?! I didn't see that at all! :( Problem with marble floors is that they are bloody tough! :D
Ok now I'm getting paranoid - but I hate bulky covers, I love the iphone for the fact that it is very slim and actually despite being wide isn't too bulky somehow.
TinkerBell
29-01-2010, 09:01
I am terrible with phones, especially with my job. So I needed both to try and protect mine. I don't think mine is very bulky, will have a look for it in abit or ask Paul as he is the one that bought it :)
Do they come with screen protectors btw?
The one I linked to does, it comes with two actually. One for you to cock up then throw away when you try to put it on the phone and another to actually use.
I am terrible with phones, especially with my job. So I needed both to try and protect mine. I don't think mine is very bulky, will have a look for it in abit or ask Paul as he is the one that bought it :)
The one you've got it one of these (http://www.parts4euro.com/DCShop/product_info.php?products_id=563), though I didn't pay that much for it.
I've got the same case as Burble. Actually, I've got two - one black and one white. Options. :)
As a TyTN owner, the iPhone, even with cover, is a dream compared to the TyTN. And yes, I've dropped mine too. Twice. I doubt the CapsuleNeo would survive a trip under a train though. Not that I intend to repeat that experience. ;D
I've just discovered that I'm due for an upgrade on my phone as of, two weeks ago!
Tempted by an iphone, but would mean I have to up my tarrif to £35 a month and pay out £189 for a 16 gig one.
That would give me 500 texts and 600 minutes however.
Alternativly, I could stick with my current phone, get £100 credit and put that towards a 32gig ipod. Would work out cheaper in the long run, but means I miss out on internet functionality (and would obviously have separate phone and ipod). Hmm decisions decisions.
Vodafone do the same deal, but for £50 less on the phone. You can also get cash back for your old phone and £40 if you go through Quidco ;)
Ohhh that sounds awesome! But vodaphone has always had notoriously bad signal in the South West, so I believe :/ Worth looking in to however! Did you say that o2 wouldnt budge on prices?
It's Orange I was with and they said they were not flexible at all with iPhone contracts. No idea about O2 (bad signal up here so I didn't consider them), but it's always worth a try to see what you can get.
A Place of Light
31-01-2010, 12:39
It's Orange I was with and they said they were not flexible at all with iPhone contracts. No idea about O2 (bad signal up here so I didn't consider them), but it's always worth a try to see what you can get.
I now know three people on the deal I mentioned in post #63.
They can be flexible on iPhone tariffs, it just depends on A) who you speak to and B) your typical spend/retention value to them.
I now know three people on the deal I mentioned in post #63.
They can be flexible on iPhone tariffs, it just depends on A) who you speak to and B) your typical spend/retention value to them.
I'm sure you do, but I'm relaying what they said to me. I pay my contract amount every month, so doubt I am a valuable customer. I spoke to 2 people and both said they couldn't do anything. Nothing more I could have done.
o2 couldnt do much for me... I'm gonna try ringing again on Tuesday and see what they can do for me, if anything. Otherwise, I may have to request my PAC code, and leave 02 after being with them for maybe 10 years... sad times!
A Place of Light
31-01-2010, 21:42
I'm sure you do, but I'm relaying what they said to me. I pay my contract amount every month, so doubt I am a valuable customer. I spoke to 2 people and both said they couldn't do anything. Nothing more I could have done.
I sympathise with you. It's a little unfair when deals are offered to some but not others, but as you say whatcha gonna do?
I sympathise with you. It's a little unfair when deals are offered to some but not others, but as you say whatcha gonna do?
Exactly. The Dolphin 40 deal your friends got is only £1 less a month than my tariff and I wouldn't have used the extra minutes anyway. Would have been nice to get a free phone (assuming they got that), but I don't think anyone was going to give me one with an 18 month contract. Still, I'm happy with what I got in the end. The extra fiver a month over the £30 contract was worth it for the hike in minutes/texts because I used just over the threshold of the lower contract. Besides, swapping to Vodafone gets me coverage down the local leisure centre, which will come in handy when I want Leon to pick me up from running club because I'm too tired to run home :D
you'll find a world of difference using your mapmyrun stuff now!
you'll find a world of difference using your mapmyrun stuff now!
Well I'm starting to extend my routes into unknown territory, so it'll be useful having a map on hand in case I get lost for a start :)
A Place of Light
01-02-2010, 22:13
Exactly. The Dolphin 40 deal your friends got is only £1 less a month than my tariff and I wouldn't have used the extra minutes anyway. Would have been nice to get a free phone (assuming they got that), but I don't think anyone was going to give me one with an 18 month contract. Still, I'm happy with what I got in the end. The extra fiver a month over the £30 contract was worth it for the hike in minutes/texts because I used just over the threshold of the lower contract. Besides, swapping to Vodafone gets me coverage down the local leisure centre, which will come in handy when I want Leon to pick me up from running club because I'm too tired to run home :D
Yeah I know that at least two of them got the phone for free, but TBH if you don't need the extra minutes they get then it's irrelevant to you and your needs.
As always, the bottom line with things like this is if you're happy with the deal you got then that's all that matters.
:D Managed to wangle one for free, albeit a reconditioned one (and I'm not 100% certain its a 3GS, although the woman on the phone told me it was, the order details just says "3G").
I'm pretty chuffed, should be delievered to work tomorrow - shame its parents evening!! :(
A Place of Light
02-02-2010, 19:16
:D Managed to wangle one for free, albeit a reconditioned one (and I'm not 100% certain its a 3GS, although the woman on the phone told me it was, the order details just says "3G").
I'm pretty chuffed, should be delievered to work tomorrow - shame its parents evening!! :(
If it's an 8gig model it's definitely not a 3gs as they only come in 16 and 32 gig flavours.
Its 16 gig... should be enough for what I want to do with it!
Cracking, nice one Pickers :D Didn't know there was an option to get a reconditioned one.
After a really annoying delay, which I found out was due to a free gift being on back order and holding up the despatch of my iPhone, mine will be sent tomorrow and I'll get it Thursday. I was absolutely fuming with Vodafone because they've passed me from pillar to post and had me on hold for almost 2 hours over the past 2 days, but once I'd got through, the girl was so nice and efficient that I couldn't shout at her. NEVER bloody swapping network again!!
I hate that when you get wound up and then the person who answers is really nice :(
Iphone arrived at work today, but I opened it up and my suspicions were confirmed - they'd sent me a 3G not 3GS, so I calle them up and have sent it back so they can try again :p
I'm in no real rush.. but twould be nice to have it sooner rather than later!
I r posting on my new iPhone :) arrived today
Nokias are crap. Way too behind the times. Playing catch up with each release!
Knipples
05-02-2010, 00:21
My nokia is crap, even the display/touch screen is dying now. :angry:
TinkerBell
05-02-2010, 00:23
Marie, Do all your phones die on you? :p
Knipples
05-02-2010, 00:28
Marie, Do all your phones die on you? :p
Are you saying maybe its my fault, and its me that kills them! ;D
TinkerBell
05-02-2010, 00:30
It certainly looks like it from all the posts I have seen about you and phones!!:p
Knipples
05-02-2010, 00:30
Can someone else choose my next phone and just bring it to me then please ;)
What's the deal with picture messaging then? Read a review saying it didn't support it. Is that outgoing incoming or all?
Orange also charges you for MMS, O2 doesn't (well, takes it from free texts).
You can get slim iPhone covers in silicone I think, know a few people who have one. These should include a screen protector. My (non iPhone) phone got scratched above the screen protector and before the outer cover so an all in one would have been quite good.
LeperousDust
05-02-2010, 10:36
Nokias are crap. Way too behind the times. Playing catch up with each release!
Haha, is that just baiting? Or are you just accidentally talking ******s? ;D
Although i'll probably buy android for my next phone, symbian nokia's stil provide a great run, even more when you conisder price and contracts... A lot of average folk wouldn't notice it though, in most cases iPhones are "easier" doesn't always make them better!
Ok, because I cba trawling through the arguements about iPhones and tariffs in this thread :p Who can summarise the below points for me please:
I want an iPhone NOW :p Tmobile don't do them, so where can I get one from.
I use my phone for: texting my friends, phoning in emergencies, and faffing with. have found tariffs for about £30 p/m which is ok. Is that about ok for what I'm going to use it for?
How does this internet thing work? Just been through the O2 site and do I have to have a 'bolt on' for the internet to work? Or can I just crack on with the net as soon as I have the phone?
ta :)
I want an iPhone NOW :p Tmobile don't do them, so where can I get one from.
O2, Orange and Vodafone are flogging them at the mo.
I use my phone for: texting my friends, phoning in emergencies, and faffing with. have found tariffs for about £30 p/m which is ok. Is that about ok for what I'm going to use it for?
It should be fine assuming that the tariff has enough minutes and texts for you.
How does this internet thing work? Just been through the O2 site and do I have to have a 'bolt on' for the internet to work? Or can I just crack on with the net as soon as I have the phone?
All iPhone tariffs come with the 'unlimited' internet bolt on so you can fire up the phone and surf away.
All iPhone tariffs come with the 'unlimited' internet bolt on so you can fire up the phone and surf away.
I think O2 have a FUP and Orange limit you to 500mb?
Not that I use anywhere that much (on BB), but some people seem to rack up huge iPhone usage. Depends what you need/use it for I guess.
LeperousDust
05-02-2010, 14:53
Have you loked at Maemo 5? linux based - only just finding out about it myself via the Nokia N900.
Only down side on the N900 is no MMS out of the box, but you can do it via a app.
I've seen it yeah, itsw great but its not ready for prime time, nice to see they're looking ahead though. N900 is definitely not the hardware i want either. So on both counts it doens't do anything for me! But i can see its huge potential. Symbian is going through a HUGE change though as well with series 4 hopefully coming out this year or next and it should totally redesign the UI to be something sensible and extensible which would also give it a much needed hand in the growing smartphone market.
Still for me android is where its at, if google can (and they seem to be) really inspire and push dev's then it easily has the capability to be amazing. Think about it, even the very first adopters of the G1 get absolutely everything the new kids on the block get software wise as long as their hardware (processor) can keep up with it. And if things aren't initially available the mod community comes out in form and provides everything you'll need! It's like jailbreaking but better in my eyes :)
I think O2 have a FUP and Orange limit you to 500mb?
Hence why I said 'unlimited'
Though I don't remember what the figures are for the FUP.
Orange is 750mb and Vodafone is 1Gig
I've been trying to get my iPhone to play an MP3 for my ringtone. It's the one I've had for Leon for EVER. I've just read that the iPhone won't let you create a ringtone from an MP3 unless it's been bought from iTunes. WTF???? That's absolutely ridiculous!!!! :angry:
That is a bit poo. There's a workaround that I've used a couple of times here (http://www.pcworld.com/article/156234/turn_any_mp3_into_an_iphone_ringtone.html).
Thanks Paul.. how do I set it to import using .aac format though? Can't see it in preferences.
Did you drag the shorter version out of iTunes, then change the extension to m4r? It's been a while since I've done this but the instructions on that link seem very familiar.
It says to right click and then select 'convert to aac', but the option isn't there. It says if the option isn't there, to change itunes import to aac, but I can't find anywhere that will do it. I get the feeling they've removed it *shrug*. Ah well.
Woo. I can haz iPhone.
Called Tmobile, said I was leaving cos they didn't do iPhones, magically they suddenly do, but don't advertise it.....
16g phone, £90, £30 per month for 600 minutes and unlimited everything else. Easy peasy.
That's bloody fantastic!!! Nice one :)
Right, that was a faff. DONE! iTunes 9 is slightly different. Vix, if you need any help converting myoosik to ringtones, I'm your man ;)
A Place of Light
05-02-2010, 18:53
Woo. I can haz iPhone.
Called Tmobile, said I was leaving cos they didn't do iPhones, magically they suddenly do, but don't advertise it.....
16g phone, £90, £30 per month for 600 minutes and unlimited everything else. Easy peasy.
They don't exactly "do" the iPhone, but (unless the system has changed in the last few months or so) what they will do is have one dispatched from a company called chitter chatter. The cost was £78.51+£6.99 delivery up until a few months ago, but perhaps your deal is the result of Orange and T Mobile getting into bed with one another.
Piggymon
05-02-2010, 19:30
This site is easy peasy for creating ring tones :)
http://audiko.net/
This site is easy peasy for creating ring tones :)
http://audiko.net/
That's what I was about to post - It's perfect and very easy.
Finally got my iphone and it appears its broken. It keeps saying that it must be restored and fails to sync with itunes. Unit seems to work ok, but obviously I cant get anything onto it...
Bloody annoying. Any advice before I subject myself to another hour of phonecalls trying to sort this bloody thing out?
Send it back and demand a new one because of all the emotional trauma they've caused you :p
hmm seems it works on my old laptop...
w00t. A self powered USB hub seems to have sorted the problem!
Now, to get it all kitted up!! :D
Yeah you need a good quality USB port - I have 2 on my pc that just don't want to play ball :/
I've just checked my stats - 2.2Gb downloaded, 227Mb uploaded. Not sure if that includes WiFi - I don't think it does. Pretty cool methinks!
Nope, stats don't include Wifi. I'm on a massive 658MB since getting my iPhone.
Think back a few years, no one would ever imagine that much data via a mobile!
Mine is pretty new and won't send MMS's. Am I missing the blindingly obvious?
FakeSnake
12-02-2010, 18:29
Mine is pretty new and won't send MMS's. Am I missing the blindingly obvious?
Is it on O2? a 3GS?
I had the same trouble when I got mine, had to call customer services to get them to set it up for me, hope that helps?
I appear to have another problem now, where the iPod will randomly cut back to menu, prompted on random occasions when I hit the next song button... Doh!
Mine has an MMS option so I assume it can. Not going to test it though as it costs money. Much easier to email :)
Mine is pretty new and won't send MMS's. Am I missing the blindingly obvious?
Text 'mms' to 1010 and that should sort it.
I appear to have another problem now, where the iPod will randomly cut back to menu, prompted on random occasions when I hit the next song button... Doh!
Can't say I've seen that. Does it actually change to the song and play or stop completely?
Can't say I've seen that. Does it actually change to the song and play or stop completely?
stop completely.. I hit "next" and it cuts to the menu and no sound... :(
There's probably a corrupt song (or maybe several) in your iTunes library. That's my guess anyway and it would make sense. Finding it, if there is one, well good luck. Best bet is probably to try and figure out if there's a pattern - would be nice if there was a way to turn off playlist shuffling (or maybe I just missed it).
Dymetrie
12-02-2010, 23:23
Either that or you have the 'shake to shuffle' option enabled....
Well I've taken the plunge, buying my brothers off him 8GB 3g model.
He's posting it on monday.
Mine has an MMS option so I assume it can. Not going to test it though as it costs money. Much easier to email :)
Do you get free texts? On my contract a media MSG is 4xfree regular messages from my allowance.
A Place of Light
13-02-2010, 20:33
Well I've taken the plunge, buying my brothers off him 8GB 3g model.
He's posting it on monday.
How much for? ;)
Do you get free texts? On my contract a media MSG is 4xfree regular messages from my allowance.
Yes, but MMS are not included and charged separately. No big deal as I hardly use them anyway.
120.. bargain compared to those on the bay.
Yes, but MMS are not included and charged separately. No big deal as I hardly use them anyway.
Neither did I but I do now they're fweeeeeee!
A Place of Light
14-02-2010, 15:08
120.. bargain compared to those on the bay.
For that price, you'd have been crazy not to have bought it.
Yeah it is a good price.
So what apps do everyone have. Anything really useful.
Also do I have to use Itunes?
The two apps I have found most useful are the maps app that's already on there (we couldn't take the satnav in the track car the other day and it got us to our destination!) and also the RAC traffic info map which is super quick at getting information, so you can see if there is any trouble on your route. I keep checking it before I set off to and from work as it's much quicker that firing up the internet, and it keeps your location. It's free too!
Just had something weird happen with mine - I found it was silent even though the ring/mute switch was on ring. I've heard reports of that switch failing but thankfully a reboot sorted it. Odd, nonetheless.
one thing that drives me UP THE WALL is the following scenario:
*doing something*
*hear message tone*
*check message*
*reply*
*carry on doing something*
*person replies*
*phone vibrates but does not emit sound*
Now, this can happen multiple times - so I get to my phone to see multiple text messages, or it doesn't happen at all and it *biiiings* every time I get a message. Is very annoying.
Sounds like the same (or similar) issue. Can't account for what causes it though.
Yay Iphone arrived, allready synced some apps and music. But 2 questions.
How do I get my contacts accross, i don't see any copy from sincard option anywhere.
And how do i get 3g working. Assume I need some o2 settings. I have unlimited 3G usage on my plan.
For the contacts go to Settings, Mail, Contacts & Calendars then scroll down. Near the bottom is a button that says 'Import SIM Contacts'
3G should work out of the box, but go to Settings, General, Network. Check that 'Enable 3G' is on. If it is go to Celleular Data Network and see if you have anything listed in there.
Cheers burble.
Also is it possible to make a group and select that for text messages, so it sends it to everyone in the group?
Unfortunately not. Well, not without a jailbreak.
And how do i get 3g working. Assume I need some o2 settings. I have unlimited 3G usage on my plan.
You on contract or PAYG?
For 3G settings you should have...
Settings > General > Network > Cellular Data Network...
APN : idata.o2.co.uk
Username : vertigo
Password : password
yeah, that doesn't work as I don't have an Iphone tarrif, but I do have 3g on a normal o2 tariff.
It also won't automatically get settings just says error.
Will have to phone o2 up.
Had to change the settings manually.
Mobile.o2.co.uk
and
wap.o2.co.uk
However know I can't get yahoo mail working. Keeps saying either email address or password is wrong. which they aren't.
A Place of Light
24-02-2010, 20:31
Unfortunately not. Well, not without a jailbreak.
The iPhone is still less than average at handling SMS?
I thought this issue had been put to bed when they added copy and paste?
Yep, afraid so. Can't define any groups to send to, not that I use the feature. I also use a Cydia prog called biteSMS which kicks the standard message app in to touch.
does bitsms allow group sending? can you install it on a non jail broken phone?
Or any other SMS application, which can do group.
Nope, you can't install biteSMS on a non jailbroken phone. I assume that there aren't any SMS applications available on the App Store.
I wouldn't expect there to be. Apple won't accept competitors to their own official apps from anyone. If Google (http://techcrunch.com/2009/07/27/apple-is-growing-rotten-to-the-core-and-its-likely-atts-fault/) can't get their apps into the App Store, the average guy on the street stands no chance - even if they abducted Steve Jobs and held him to ransom.
It's probably because people seldom send "group" messages so it's a function that hasn't been introduced. I can't see it being that popular either though.
It's more than sending group messages though. A group can have a different ringtone, notifications and so on. Whilst I wouldn't send a group message I think not being able to set a ringtone for a group (ie, for my family) is a bit of a glaring omission.
A Place of Light
26-02-2010, 19:20
It's probably because people seldom send "group" messages so it's a function that hasn't been introduced. I can't see it being that popular either though.
Just like people seldom use 3g, or copy/paste, or bluetooth file transfer?
No, what's happened here is that the people in charge of the iPhones development perceive this to be the case.....hence the ommissions.
a glaring omission.
I completely agree.
Anyone use an excel app?
There seems te be a few about.
Documents to go
Mariner calc
Spprredsheet
quickoffice
I want one to view and edit an excel file. My calender/work rosta which looks like this
http://www.images-hosted.com/images/42403895540446292551.jpg
quickoffice is the one we have on demo in work, it's not too bad but not something i've tried myself.
How on earth do I send teh Iphone an excel document? there's sync films, photos, music etc but no files.
Email it, or use an app. I've used FileAid in the past, does the job well.
Thank yo so much, not only can it transfer the files it can view opencalc files and show it properly.
I use dropbox along with the dropbox iPhone app. Works pretty well just for viewing files and things :)
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