Do you have an iphone if so do you like it, what is google maps like?

I do and no, I don't like it. I posted this in response to someone asking if they should get an iPhone.. hope it helps you. By the way, Google maps on there is just like pulling Google maps up on your PC, except you can use your fingers to zoom in and it takes longer to load if you're on the EDGE network.





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I took the plunge and purchased one right when it came out..





It's pretty, it gets looks, makes a great conversation starter ("Is that an iPhone..?"), the touch screen is neat but..





The programs crash constantly


It runs Mac's OSX but has no Flash plug-in (bye bye Myspace page music, etc.)


The volume is low


Many iPhones have dim screens


The battery is not replaceable


Third-party devices aren't compatible (iTrip, headphones, etc.)


Updates will brick phones aka make them unusable unless they're reverted back to factory settings


- Note: A policy is signed by the buyer saying they will not "hack" the phone; however, if the phone is purchased through a third-party for use with a network other than Cingular, the buyer did not agree to the policy. Also worth noting is a law in California that states any international-capable phone MUST have the ability to be unlocked when requested.. be interesting to see what happens with that as Cingular has exclusive rights.


You CANNOT send pictures you take to another phone, it MUST be sent to email


You CANNOT record videos


You CANNOT view pictures sent to your phone, you must go to viewmymessage.com and log in with a specific username and password to view an extremely small picture.





The list goes on!





As it stands, the next version (think better, cheaper) should be out in the first quarter of 2008; however, signs point to it debuting in the summer or later.





Do yourself a favor and wait until next year, maybe Steve won't have the next one under lock and key or put more thought into functionality rather than fashionability.
Do you have an iphone if so do you like it, what is google maps like?
"maybe Steve won't have the next one under lock and key" HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!! The iPhone comes out this Friday and it is sooooo secure. I'm sure someone will figure out how to unlock it eventually, but it will NOT be easy. They are almost literally a brick. Report Abuse

Reply:Don't have an iphone (too slow for internet connection, get a att tilt) but i do have a treo 650 and google maps works great.





i use it for work and its almost as good as gps. it will show directions, business' and customer address.





try google texting too, its a life saver.
Reply:I have one it is cool but the fone is big and hard to carry. The maps are kinda small and hard to look at.
Reply:I have seen other people's I Phone with all the whistles' and bells, it is cool, I could not afford one, maybe one of these days.
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