Iphone no compared to Zune

[Qion]

Originally Posted by fryke

They didn't say. But I don't think it really matters - and Apple gets that. The user doesn't (and shouldn't have to) care what processor runs in it at what speed: The interface should be quick and that's it.

I care. I can't wait for the specs on the processor to come out.

[mdnky]

Originally Posted by gduncan

I've heard it reported that internet access is available through Cingular's network however, the iPhone will automatically switch to WiFi if it senses a network available. If it's a free hotspot then you have free access. You are not obligated to use Cingular's network at the point.

Usually when you refer to a "network" in relation to a cell phone, you're referring to the actual phone service more-so than the internet service option. Their call network is what totally sucks and is what most of us are talking about...at least, that's what I was talking about.

[dne]

I faintly recall hearing Steve mention something about some kind of flash expansion. Still looking at around 2 gigs there.

Also, I am positive that ole Steve said that Apple only had an exclusivity contract with Cingular in the USA ONLY! So there is hope out there for the rest of the world. I personally have been a Cingular customer since 2001 and have only had one serious problem.

[Ferdinand]

Originally Posted by Qion

I care. I can't wait for the specs on the processor to come out.

Most phone companies I know never write what sort of processor is inside a handy - but you know, maybe Apple will - but it _is_ sort of not that important. It could be, since its shipping only in Febuary that they didnt decide yet, or did you check www.apple.com/iphone/specs ? Does it say there?

[Sunnz]

Not sure how accurate this is: http://apple.slashdot.org/apple/07/01/13/1746234.shtml

Time will tell.

[Hundo]

Originally Posted by Thank The Cheese

btw, am I the only one who would actually like an iPhone without the phone? It would be cool if they made a 6G iPod with all the cool touch features, widgets, etc. but without the phone for a hundred or so less.

I would love them to sell one without a phone in it, since I use Verizon. I think it would be more a PDA than an iPod though, but I'd buy it. It would also be cool if the non-phone version could link with a bluetooth phone, but that is probably asking for a bit too much.

[Lt Major Burns]

here's an interesting article

http://www.roughlydrafted.com/RD/RDM...A5CA07199.html

[chemistry_geek]

I think that the iPhone is a quantum leap ahead in personal communication compared to the competition, in many ways, but in other ways it falls short. I think that for personal use it will work well, but for corporate environments, it's not quite there yet. Many corporate environments forbid camera phones and any unauthorized camera. Anyone giving a presentation of any kind must lug around a notebook with PowerPoint on it, or at least a USB memory stick with the presentation on it to give to the one person in the room with the notebook (which is connected to the large external display). It would be nice if iPhone were more or a PDA that would run 3rd party applications like Microsoft Office... you could just plug-in iPhone through the bottom connector to the large display and give your presentation by pressing virtual buttons on its screen to advance or review slides. The ability to handle 'Office' files will help promote iPhone very far, because whether or not we like, the world runs on MS Office.

Seeing Safari run in full screen mode with ability to zoom-in to read the text and see pictures is really very nice, and the interface to do it is nice as well. The iPhone just needs a little more Newton in it make it an excellent product. Perhaps the next iteration of high-end iPod will share those features - editing contacts, calendars, and notes and syncing them with your Macintosh when connected through iTunes.

Another feature that the iPhone should have is true GPS Global Positioning integrated with Google Maps - this would be a killer feature!

There needs to be a way to make truly recordable movies with sound... There's nothing quite like talking to your family long distance, placing them on hold (or not), and taking a small movie of your toddler taking his or her first steps and sending the movie via e-mail or syncing with .Mac to your webpage. Would be pretty to have a camera on the same side of the display with granda on a video conference call telling the baby to 'come to grandma' as the toddler takes its first steps towards iPhone and recorded for posterity.