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General => The Superdeep Borehole => Topic started by: MrAngryFace on October 16, 2007, 11:14:12 AM

Title: iPhone? More like WHO CARES OLD NEWS PHONE!
Post by: MrAngryFace on October 16, 2007, 11:14:12 AM
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21206757/

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That is until Apple updated the iPhone’s firmware and, at best, merely disabled add-ons like Installer.app, or, at worst, “bricked” iPhones that had been hacked to work with network’s other than AT&T to the point of uselessness. What’s more (or actually, less), those simple hoped-for wish-list items such as contact search or copy and paste were absent from the update.

So here we are, three months later, and this remarkably inventive device that’s so lacking as an actual phone but so promising as the be-all/end-all gadget is no better than at launch, and even less hopeful because of Apple’s action against iPhone customizations that enable it to do more than just what Apple says it can and should do.
Title: Re: iPhone? More like WHO CARES OLD NEWS PHONE!
Post by: FlameOfCallandor on October 16, 2007, 11:16:28 AM
I really hope all phone carriers learn their lesson with crippling their phone. Verizon wont even let me put a fucking picture on my razor.
Title: Re: iPhone? More like WHO CARES OLD NEWS PHONE!
Post by: MrAngryFace on October 16, 2007, 11:22:57 AM
Well if its a picture of yourself, I understand their motive.
Title: Re: iPhone? More like WHO CARES OLD NEWS PHONE!
Post by: hyp on October 16, 2007, 01:48:47 PM
bah, my a stock iphone is perfect for my needs.  of course i wish it were an open platform, but you can't have everything... considering how much i depend on the damned thing now, it was worth every penny.
Title: Re: iPhone? More like WHO CARES OLD NEWS PHONE!
Post by: MrAngryFace on October 16, 2007, 01:56:31 PM
I think its safe to say that by accepting the iPhone in its current form, you would come to depend on ANY phone
Title: Re: iPhone? More like WHO CARES OLD NEWS PHONE!
Post by: Mupepe on October 16, 2007, 02:06:32 PM
i want an iphone, but no phone is worth that much money.

CUTE
Title: Re: iPhone? More like WHO CARES OLD NEWS PHONE!
Post by: hyp on October 16, 2007, 02:07:52 PM
I think its safe to say that by accepting the iPhone in its current form, you would come to depend on ANY phone

i've never owned a smartphone before, so it's pretty fucking fantastic!
Title: Re: iPhone? More like WHO CARES OLD NEWS PHONE!
Post by: Mupepe on October 16, 2007, 02:08:42 PM
I think its safe to say that by accepting the iPhone in its current form, you would come to depend on ANY phone

i've never owned a smartphone before, so it's pretty fucking fantastic!
take a picture of yourself and send it to me please.

832 445 4234
Title: Re: iPhone? More like WHO CARES OLD NEWS PHONE!
Post by: TVC15 on October 16, 2007, 02:11:11 PM
Makes me glad I didn't succumb to my Apple-whorism.  I thought its worst flaw would be lack of 3G, but it's really ended up being a complete piece of garbage.
Title: Re: iPhone? More like WHO CARES OLD NEWS PHONE!
Post by: hyp on October 16, 2007, 02:14:35 PM
I think its safe to say that by accepting the iPhone in its current form, you would come to depend on ANY phone

i've never owned a smartphone before, so it's pretty fucking fantastic!
take a picture of yourself and send it to me please.

832 445 4234

who's your carrier?
Title: Re: iPhone? More like WHO CARES OLD NEWS PHONE!
Post by: Mupepe on October 16, 2007, 02:15:31 PM
I think its safe to say that by accepting the iPhone in its current form, you would come to depend on ANY phone

i've never owned a smartphone before, so it's pretty fucking fantastic!
take a picture of yourself and send it to me please.

832 445 4234

who's your carrier?
Sprint.  I've never had any problems receiving pictures from other carriers.  I'll send you one of me at work today too.  I'm all pretty-tacular because I have to go to Corporate tonight.
Title: Re: iPhone? More like WHO CARES OLD NEWS PHONE!
Post by: T234 on October 16, 2007, 02:29:28 PM
I think its safe to say that by accepting the iPhone in its current form, you would come to depend on ANY phone

i've never owned a smartphone before, so it's pretty fucking fantastic!
take a picture of yourself and send it to me please.

832 445 4234

who's your carrier?
Sprint.  I've never had any problems receiving pictures from other carriers.  I'll send you one of me at work today too.  I'm all pretty-tacular because I have to go to Corporate tonight.
ME TOO, ME TOO

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I don't have any way to take a pic of myself tho.
[close]
Title: Re: iPhone? More like WHO CARES OLD NEWS PHONE!
Post by: Mupepe on October 16, 2007, 02:41:06 PM
I think its safe to say that by accepting the iPhone in its current form, you would come to depend on ANY phone

i've never owned a smartphone before, so it's pretty fucking fantastic!
take a picture of yourself and send it to me please.

832 445 4234

who's your carrier?
Sprint.  I've never had any problems receiving pictures from other carriers.  I'll send you one of me at work today too.  I'm all pretty-tacular because I have to go to Corporate tonight.
ME TOO, ME TOO

spoiler (click to show/hide)
I don't have any way to take a pic of myself tho.
[close]
lolz  pm me your number again :D
Title: Re: iPhone? More like WHO CARES OLD NEWS PHONE!
Post by: T234 on October 16, 2007, 02:43:04 PM
I think its safe to say that by accepting the iPhone in its current form, you would come to depend on ANY phone

i've never owned a smartphone before, so it's pretty fucking fantastic!
take a picture of yourself and send it to me please.

832 445 4234

who's your carrier?
Sprint.  I've never had any problems receiving pictures from other carriers.  I'll send you one of me at work today too.  I'm all pretty-tacular because I have to go to Corporate tonight.
ME TOO, ME TOO

spoiler (click to show/hide)
I don't have any way to take a pic of myself tho.
[close]
lolz  pm me your number again :D
Check your phone for the number. I just called to see if it did indeed ring. :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: iPhone? More like WHO CARES OLD NEWS PHONE!
Post by: Mupepe on October 16, 2007, 02:45:03 PM
I have no signal in my office :'(  so I didn't receive a call.
Title: Re: iPhone? More like WHO CARES OLD NEWS PHONE!
Post by: Rman on October 16, 2007, 02:46:31 PM
Makes me glad I didn't succumb to my Apple-whorism.  I thought its worst flaw would be lack of 3G, but it's really ended up being a complete piece of garbage.

I disagree.

It's the slickest device I've used in years.  It is not without its flaws.  I'm hoping Apple announces a SDK soon.  The iPhone's biggest strength is that its running Mac OSX, but Apple really needs to allow 3rd party apps.
Title: Re: iPhone? More like WHO CARES OLD NEWS PHONE!
Post by: hyp on October 16, 2007, 02:49:45 PM
I have no signal in my office :'(  so I didn't receive a call.

you probably didn't get my message either. =\
Title: Re: iPhone? More like WHO CARES OLD NEWS PHONE!
Post by: Mupepe on October 16, 2007, 02:52:47 PM
I have no signal in my office :'(  so I didn't receive a call.

you probably didn't get my message either. =\
the message will arrive when i have signal again :)
Title: Re: iPhone? More like WHO CARES OLD NEWS PHONE!
Post by: Van Cruncheon on October 16, 2007, 02:57:17 PM
it may be ugly as fuck, but i can't imagine life without my t-mobile wing (it's an htc windows mobile 6 phone). integrated outlook is MANDATORY FOR WORK SURVIVAL.
Title: Re: iPhone? More like WHO CARES OLD NEWS PHONE!
Post by: MrAngryFace on October 16, 2007, 03:32:50 PM
(http://www.cnet.co.uk/story_media/49285895/Motorola_Rizr-Crave.jpg)

My phone! One of the best rated!
Title: Re: iPhone? More like WHO CARES OLD NEWS PHONE!
Post by: Van Cruncheon on October 16, 2007, 03:35:26 PM
and where is that phone right now, mister maf
Title: Re: iPhone? More like WHO CARES OLD NEWS PHONE!
Post by: Mupepe on October 16, 2007, 03:35:53 PM
I hate you MAF.

The Razr is a huge piece of crap.
Title: Re: iPhone? More like WHO CARES OLD NEWS PHONE!
Post by: hyp on October 16, 2007, 03:36:14 PM
I disagree.

It's the slickest device I've used in years.  It is not without its flaws.  I'm hoping Apple announces a SDK soon.  The iPhone's biggest strength is that its running Mac OSX, but Apple really needs to allow 3rd party apps.

http://www.news.com/8301-10784_3-9798083-7.html?part=rss&subj=news&tag=2547-1_3-0-5

your dreams may come true.
Title: Re: iPhone? More like WHO CARES OLD NEWS PHONE!
Post by: T234 on October 16, 2007, 03:40:29 PM
check yer pm's mups.
Title: Re: iPhone? More like WHO CARES OLD NEWS PHONE!
Post by: Mupepe on October 16, 2007, 03:41:55 PM
check yer pm's mups.
I did.  I'll send it to you soon :)
Title: Re: iPhone? More like WHO CARES OLD NEWS PHONE!
Post by: APF on October 16, 2007, 04:43:44 PM
iPod Touch > iPhone
Title: Re: iPhone? More like WHO CARES OLD NEWS PHONE!
Post by: Ellrick on October 16, 2007, 05:18:32 PM
iPod Touch > iPhone

Thats what I was thinking, but then I realized for just 100$ more you get a phone, a camera, and a mic. Plus the mod scene lets you unlock and go to any carrier you want, Im on T-mobile, You can use skype to save mins, and I have all kinds of cool apps. But, you do get an extra 16 gigs and smaller size with the touch.
Title: Re: iPhone? More like WHO CARES OLD NEWS PHONE!
Post by: MrAngryFace on October 16, 2007, 05:47:12 PM
Prole: dead battery and under my bed, but im not insane about keeping touch with people. Im AWESOME
Title: Re: iPhone? More like WHO CARES OLD NEWS PHONE!
Post by: xnikki118x on October 17, 2007, 02:57:53 AM
MAF what kind of phone is that? It's pretty!
Title: Re: iPhone? More like WHO CARES OLD NEWS PHONE!
Post by: MrAngryFace on October 17, 2007, 02:59:00 AM
DONT SAY ITS PRETTY! SAY ITS WICKED COOL OR SOMETHING...

sigh..

ANYWAY its a Motorola Rizr, it was rated pretty highly by pretty much everyone who's significant
Title: Re: iPhone? More like WHO CARES OLD NEWS PHONE!
Post by: Van Cruncheon on October 17, 2007, 03:01:00 AM
ask me where my phone is :(
Title: Re: iPhone? More like WHO CARES OLD NEWS PHONE!
Post by: xnikki118x on October 17, 2007, 03:05:44 AM
Sorry, YOUR PHONE IS WICKED COOL MAF. I like how it slides and it's a very nice color.

I like it a lot. I do prefer my LG phones, though.
Title: Re: iPhone? More like WHO CARES OLD NEWS PHONE!
Post by: MrAngryFace on October 17, 2007, 03:17:03 AM
Where am ur phone Drinky
Title: Re: iPhone? More like WHO CARES OLD NEWS PHONE!
Post by: etiolate on October 17, 2007, 03:56:40 AM
I developed an early hatred for cellphones and now I'm waaaay behind the curve.
Title: Re: iPhone? More like WHO CARES OLD NEWS PHONE!
Post by: Smooth Groove on October 17, 2007, 03:59:02 AM
Well if its a picture of yourself, I understand their motive.

 :lol 

:bow MAF :bow
Title: Re: iPhone? More like WHO CARES OLD NEWS PHONE!
Post by: brawndolicious on October 17, 2007, 04:07:08 AM
I developed an early hatred for cellphones and now I'm waaaay behind the curve.
I never get the hype.  I can understand the need, but when jackasses try to call you over and over to talk to you for an hour and believe they have a right to shout in public because they have bluetooth headsets, it's a bit stupid.
Title: Re: iPhone? More like WHO CARES OLD NEWS PHONE!
Post by: xnikki118x on October 17, 2007, 04:46:49 AM
I developed an early hatred for cellphones and now I'm waaaay behind the curve.
I never get the hype.  I can understand the need, but when jackasses try to call you over and over to talk to you for an hour and believe they have a right to shout in public because they have bluetooth headsets, it's a bit stupid.

I agree.
Title: Re: iPhone? More like WHO CARES OLD NEWS PHONE!
Post by: brawndolicious on October 17, 2007, 05:03:28 AM
I'm really anal when it comes to phones though.  Unless I NEED to use I would never want to.
Title: Re: iPhone? More like WHO CARES OLD NEWS PHONE!
Post by: Stocky on October 17, 2007, 11:07:20 AM
I really hope all phone carriers learn their lesson with crippling their phone. Verizon wont even let me put a fucking picture on my razor.

the razor is one of the easiest phones to mod. go to modmymoto.com
Title: Re: iPhone? More like WHO CARES OLD NEWS PHONE!
Post by: bluemax on October 17, 2007, 02:58:58 PM
Makes me glad I didn't succumb to my Apple-whorism.  I thought its worst flaw would be lack of 3G, but it's really ended up being a complete piece of garbage.

I disagree.

It's the slickest device I've used in years.  It is not without its flaws.  I'm hoping Apple announces a SDK soon.  The iPhone's biggest strength is that its running Mac OSX, but Apple really needs to allow 3rd party apps.

But its not running OS X.

I hate you MAF.

The Razr is a huge piece of crap.

I think after college I will finally be ready to move on from the Razr. Its an okay utilitarian phone but I think I need a bit more.
Title: Re: iPhone? More like WHO CARES OLD NEWS PHONE!
Post by: Rman on October 17, 2007, 03:26:57 PM
It is running a version of OSX.  That has been known since it was announced, dude.

Also it looks like an official SDK will be released in February, according to Apple's latest press releases.