iPhone & HTC Touch Diamond - Page 21

Mark · 11-07-2008, 10:25

There's a big hole in that argument. A lot of people said they wanted a 1st Gen iPhone but weren't prepared to get one because it didn't have 3G. That problem just disappeared in a puff of logic.

Desmo · 11-07-2008, 10:28

Can't say I disagree with you there Rich. Overall, I find the iPhone doesn't live up to the hype.

divine · 11-07-2008, 10:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark

There's a big hole in that argument. A lot of people said they wanted a 1st Gen iPhone but weren't prepared to get one because it didn't have 3G. That problem just disappeared in a puff of logic.

I suppose you're right.

The slight extra speed over EDGE makes it well worth the money now :/

Mark · 11-07-2008, 10:35

It has nothing to do with speed, and everything to do with perception. Besides, I've found EDGE coverage to be a lot worse than 3G (at least it is on Orange - O2 may be different I suppose).

divine · 11-07-2008, 10:37

lol

Just found this:

"While EDGE is part of the 3G standard, some phones report EDGE and 3G network availability as separate things, notably the iPhone."

I suspect a lot of 3G phones just use EDGE tech and don't call it that because no one knows what it is

Mark · 11-07-2008, 10:41

Aha, yes. That makes sense. HTC phones do also report EDGE if they can't get a stable 3G signal, but the only place I've ever had that happen is at my parents (non-3G area). I'm borderline 3G at home and never get EDGE.

divine · 11-07-2008, 10:44

I still think it's a massively petty thing to base a several hundred pound purchase on, either way.

More so for people who already have a V1 and are paying out just for the 3G and GPS

Haly · 11-07-2008, 10:49

I've hardly used EDGE on mine. Always seem to be free wi-fi networks about when I need them

I wouldn't pay the full price for an iphone though which is why i got my v1 for £69. The monthly contract isn't the best contract available but I've spent 2 years on cheap contracts with the same phone so it was a treat to myself really.

Mark · 11-07-2008, 11:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by divine`

More so for people who already have a V1 and are paying out just for the 3G and GPS

This I agree with. There seems to be a lot of people saying the same - if you have a v1 already then skip this one and at least wait for the next incarnation.

Mondo · 11-07-2008, 11:27

The whole iphone v2 sale thing has turned into a FARCE, not enough stock, average two 16G per store and their in house sign up system crashed, they had to take the orders manually on paper and input them later. When it did work, it takes 20 mins for a credit check to go through.

Glad i don't need one.

11-07-2008, 10:28	#202
Desmo The Last Airbender Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pigmopad Posts: 11,915	Can't say I disagree with you there Rich. Overall, I find the iPhone doesn't live up to the hype. __________________

11-07-2008, 10:37	#205
divine Moonshine Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Southampton Posts: 3,201	lol Just found this: "While EDGE is part of the 3G standard, some phones report EDGE and 3G network availability as separate things, notably the iPhone." I suspect a lot of 3G phones just use EDGE tech and don't call it that because no one knows what it is __________________

11-07-2008, 10:44	#207
divine Moonshine Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Southampton Posts: 3,201	I still think it's a massively petty thing to base a several hundred pound purchase on, either way. More so for people who already have a V1 and are paying out just for the 3G and GPS __________________

11-07-2008, 10:49	#208
Haly Do you want to hide in my box? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 14,941	I've hardly used EDGE on mine. Always seem to be free wi-fi networks about when I need them I wouldn't pay the full price for an iphone though which is why i got my v1 for £69. The monthly contract isn't the best contract available but I've spent 2 years on cheap contracts with the same phone so it was a treat to myself really. __________________ Halycopter

11-07-2008, 11:27	#210
Mondo Absinthe Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,174	The whole iphone v2 sale thing has turned into a FARCE, not enough stock, average two 16G per store and their in house sign up system crashed, they had to take the orders manually on paper and input them later. When it did work, it takes 20 mins for a credit check to go through. Glad i don't need one. __________________ My Website / MSN / Email / Flickr / Blog

11-07-2008, 10:25	#201
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	There's a big hole in that argument. A lot of people said they wanted a 1st Gen iPhone but weren't prepared to get one because it didn't have 3G. That problem just disappeared in a puff of logic.

11-07-2008, 10:35	#204
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	It has nothing to do with speed, and everything to do with perception. Besides, I've found EDGE coverage to be a lot worse than 3G (at least it is on Orange - O2 may be different I suppose).

11-07-2008, 10:41	#206
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	Aha, yes. That makes sense. HTC phones do also report EDGE if they can't get a stable 3G signal, but the only place I've ever had that happen is at my parents (non-3G area). I'm borderline 3G at home and never get EDGE.

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