Mr_Gadget
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| 13 Jul 2008 12:33 AM |
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Don't know if you guys know, but I was the first in Australia to get Telstra iPhone 3G.
I only camped because I didn't want to miss a day of work (very expensive as an IT contractor consultant and director). My idea was to get it then zip home for shower and breakfast. Little did I know what was to follow...
Check out the full story at my website 
Oh and it is a beautiful device. Better than all my Palm and Windows Mobile phones together...
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Arnold Aranez
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FredS
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| 13 Jul 2008 12:01 PM |
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Posted By Mr_Gadget on 13 Jul 2008 12:33 AM I only camped because I didn't want to miss a day of work (very expensive as an IT contractor consultant and director). My idea was to get it then zip home for shower and breakfast. Little did I know what was to follow... Check out the full story at my website Oh and it is a beautiful device. Better than all my Palm and Windows Mobile phones together...
Oh wow Mr_G!
I'm afraid I'm not in the same league as you - actually not even in the same State- , But good luck and enjoy. It does sound pretty good.
I suppose all my old quotes about the iPhone will come back to haunt me 
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FredS
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Mr_Gadget
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| 13 Jul 2008 1:32 PM |
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/cheer FredS!
Haha. I too wrote a lot of anti-iPhone comments in the past. We're in the same boat  At least it's heading away from Azeroth... lol sorry couldn't help myself... |
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Arnold Aranez
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FredS
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| 13 Jul 2008 5:52 PM |
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Aza who?
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FredS
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mtb
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| 14 Jul 2008 12:29 AM |
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Oh no, Mr G's become an applet!!!
Sorry but if ever I were first in the queue for something and the media came along, they'd get a polite but firm "bugger off" from me. They can stick their noses elsewhere, don't care which self-centred, egotistical, pseudo-celebraty it was. |
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Mike
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My new device is Linux based and it doesn't include a camera, a phone or an MS operating system! Oh, and I also have a Topfield PVRt, a TomTom ONE and a Wii - all of which also use nice, stable Linux... luxury! |
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Mr_Gadget
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| 17 Jul 2008 10:10 PM |
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| Haha MTB. The funny thing is, I can see that scene in my mind |
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Arnold Aranez
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| 17 Jul 2008 11:49 PM |
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| Arnold... congratulations something to talk to your kids about .... the real thing is not getting an iPhone but staying in the middle of Melbourne on a winters night ... you are my hero |
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milo
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| 20 Jul 2008 7:35 PM |
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Come On Arnold..... Its been a week, and still no Review? 
My JasJam needs replacing, (Just sent it away to MPS for the 2nd time  )
P.S. What happened to the Ultimate?
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nick_d
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| 21 Jul 2008 9:43 PM |
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Posted By milo on 20 Jul 2008 7:35 PM Come On Arnold..... Its been a week, and still no Review?
Given the build quality of Apple's other hardware it's probably in for a warranty claim heh heh.
Alright, enough sledging...Arnold, spill the beans - what's the verdict on the new toy?? Was it worth an arctic Melbourne night of camping out?
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mtb
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| 25 Jul 2008 2:48 PM |
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I finally saw one today - a colleague has one. It was heavier than I expected, looked as if it should be lighter, given the apparent thickness (or thin-ness).
While I'm happy to acknowledge that the interface is very swish, I was disappointed how grubby such a new device looked specifically because the entire front is glass and was covered in fingerprints. I also didn't like the button, again I would have expected a touch button rather than a real one.
My feelings were much the same as those for the iPod, I can get a "generic" mp3 player that does all I need, doesn't limit me with artificial restrictions and costs a whole heap less. Sure it may not be as flashy but I'm not looking for that.
So all up, given my brief opportunity to play with it, I'd give it a Meh! out of ten. |
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Mike
Look here for my articles and hardware & software that I recommend.
The Doomsday Clock - It's five minutes to midnight - think about it... do something about it!
Psion II CM -> Psion II XP -> Psion II LZ -> Psion 3 -> Psion 5 -> O2 Xda II -> O2 Xda IIi -> Psion 5 -> O2 Xda II + Nokia 3310 -> Dell Inspiron 9400 running Ubuntu + Nokia 6234 (no more Windows Mobile for me!)
My new device is Linux based and it doesn't include a camera, a phone or an MS operating system! Oh, and I also have a Topfield PVRt, a TomTom ONE and a Wii - all of which also use nice, stable Linux... luxury! |
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recrem
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| 28 Jul 2008 8:32 PM |
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I haven't seen the iPhone as yet but...
I tried something out a while ago that required iTunes, plus an iTunes account. No problems I thought - I'd sign up and try it out. Well, when it required a credit card number to create an account I declined. I have read that the iPhone needs to be unlocked by iTunes before it will work, and that you need an iTunes account... If this is true, I will never entertain the idea of considering the iPhone!
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Styff
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| 30 Jul 2008 8:27 PM |
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The iPhone 3G is unlocked / activated in store this time around. In order to trasfer anything to the device you must have an iTunes account.
I've played with an iPod Touch and they're snazzy. The UI is nice, the device looks fine. It doesn't wow me, but it does work almost exactly as they say it will, which is refreshing.
the iPhone shows that if a company really wants to make a device that's pretty close to flawless in its operation it can. Hopefully this should create some really nice alternative devices from competing companies which will be more up my ally.
I've never bought anything from Apple since the Apple ][e and it'd have to take something pretty snazzy to change my opinion of them.
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Mr_Gadget
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FredS
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| 02 Sep 2008 10:11 PM |
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Not to mention it's errr..... big?
Not quite as big as my old XDA2 but a lot bigger than my nokia |
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FredS
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klaw81
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| 03 Sep 2008 9:08 AM |
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Posted By Mr_Gadget on 02 Sep 2008 1:35 PM Alright! I've had more than a month to play around with the iPhone and it is the best mobile device I have had to date. The only thing that I see threatening the iPhone is possibly the Google Android phones which are being released very soon in the form of the HTC Dream. Rather than write your standard review, I wrote two articles on the iPhone. See them below: 1. 10 Things I like about the iPhone 3G: From an ex-Windows Mobile User 2. 10 of the Most Annoying Things about the iPhone 3GHoping that these two will give you some insights about the iPhone 3G and whether or not it's right for you...
1. Has your opinion of anything changed since your first impressions?
2. From your writings, I gather that you are happy to sacrifice some functionality for an intuitive, user-friendly interface and a nicer touchscreen...is that a fair comment?
3. Does iTunes bug you? (I consider it to be the single worst thing about iPhone)
4. Have you experienced any problems with connectivity/signal that seems to be commonplace in the US? or is it more likely to be due to AT&T's fledgling 3G network?
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Mr_Gadget
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| 05 Sep 2008 12:09 PM |
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Posted By klaw81 on 03 Sep 2008 9:08 AM Posted By Mr_Gadget on 02 Sep 2008 1:35 PM Alright! I've had more than a month to play around with the iPhone and it is the best mobile device I have had to date. The only thing that I see threatening the iPhone is possibly the Google Android phones which are being released very soon in the form of the HTC Dream. Rather than write your standard review, I wrote two articles on the iPhone. See them below: 1. 10 Things I like about the iPhone 3G: From an ex-Windows Mobile User 2. 10 of the Most Annoying Things about the iPhone 3GHoping that these two will give you some insights about the iPhone 3G and whether or not it's right for you... I read your 2 articles when you first posted them, and I have a few questions: 1. Has your opinion of anything changed since your first impressions? 2. From your writings, I gather that you are happy to sacrifice some functionality for an intuitive, user-friendly interface and a nicer touchscreen...is that a fair comment? 3. Does iTunes bug you? (I consider it to be the single worst thing about iPhone) 4. Have you experienced any problems with connectivity/signal that seems to be commonplace in the US? or is it more likely to be due to AT&T's fledgling 3G network?
Hello Klaw.
Here are my answers:
1. No not really. Everything still stands although I have learned to live/work around most flaws.
2. Touchscreen is the best I've ever played with. The latest patch means almost zero lag when typing.
3. Yes iTunes is annoying in some areas. I hope they improve the interface. Hate that it only properly syncs with one computer.
4. I'm on Telstra 3G and connectivity is very good and persistent. I haven't tried it in the country but metro coverage is tops.
Hope that helps.
P.S. Have you seen the new Bill Gates & Seinfeld Commercial - man Gates is a terrible actor...
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Arnold Aranez
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