How many versa owners will be getting an Iphone?

[fastlyfe]

I will, at least it wont be more than my car payment this time.

[superskunk]

i have a blackberry curve rite now.... i plan on getting the iphone, cuz im due for an upgrade this year.... i think after i get it all i have to do is change my internet from blackberry connect to whatever the iphone uses... how much do you pay a month for plan, internet, unl. text? rite now i pay about $76 with discount....

[XterraVersa]

I have no desire to have one. I just don't that niche market???

[MinisterofDOOM]

The iPhone really has no appeal to me whatsoever.It's definitely a "fashion gadget" and not a function gadget. I don't like the full touch screen with no hardware keyboard. I don't like the lack of access (no access to battery or internals). I don't like the proprietary platform/hardware/software. I don't like the price (you can get a vastly superior Blackberry or Palm phone for a fraction of the iPhone's price).

The only things I DO like about it are the multi-touch interface and the high-res screen.

[Knightro2]

I use to work for AT&T Wireless before they were bought out by Cingular (SBC) and the bought back by AT&T. I have no desire to get an iPhone either mainly because of how AT&T pretty much screwed the customers who bought the first round of them. It comes down to the contracts. The whole reason for a 2 year contract is because on average it takes AT&T 13 months to turn a profit on that customer on a standard $39 or $49 a month plan because of the discount on the cost of a phone.

AT&T didn't discount the cost of the original iPhone at all but still required you to sign a 2-year contract while paying full price for the iPhone. That was complete BS to me.

This time around it makes sense with a contract because they are actually discounting the price of the phone.

[matt_a]

There is a medical supplies sales rep who comes to my office once a week. He had an iphone for a while when they first came out. He let me see it and play around with it a few times. They really are a great device. The UI is top-notch and the features are pretty amazing. He has recently sold it, canceled his AT&T contract, gone back to Verizon and now carries a BlackBerry Curve. It was purely a business decision. He said that he loved the iphone for "playing" but the BB is much better for work. He said the main issue he had with the iphone was email. Apparently, to get email on an iphone you have to log onto the web-based account and check it. With the BB it sends it right to the phone and alerts you. That's a big deal to a sales rep. Also, he said he gets a stronger signal and more reliable service from Verizon.

[DejaWiz]

Nope, not me. I see the iPhone as just another expensive fad gadget, just like the iPod.

[MDracer76]

The iPhone really has no appeal to me whatsoever.It's definitely a "fashion gadget" and not a function gadget. I don't like the full touch screen with no hardware keyboard. I don't like the lack of access (no access to battery or internals). I don't like the proprietary platform/hardware/software. I don't like the price (you can get a vastly superior Blackberry or Palm phone for a fraction of the iPhone's price).

The only things I DO like about it are the multi-touch interface and the high-res screen.

This had me LOLing.. Proprietary platform? OpenBSD is now proprietary?

Took me about 2 minutes to get used to the touch keyboard.

And simple tools can let you access the internals.. but why?

[MinisterofDOOM]

The iPhone version of "OpenBSD" isn't openbsd anymore. It's closed source and proprietary. Regardless of what the basis for the OS is, there's a VERY limited library of software available for the iPhone. Something like a Palm based phone has vastly more software available, much of it free.

The preference for hardware keyboard has nothing to do with speed. I want tactile keys. And I don't know if you've ever tried to use a touch screen with gloves on, but it doesn't work well. Also, touch screens are vulnerable to damage. Hardware keys are not.

Why get to the internals? How about why not? What ever happened to being able to swap out batteries on the fly? It's a phone, not a nuclear reactor.

[matt_a]

.. touch screens are vulnerable to damage. Hardware keys are not.

Huh? Tell that to my 15 yr old son who has broken keys on two different phones (two different brands). I get what you mean...they might be less likely to be damaged. But believe me, they can be damaged.

[CodeRed]

Anything and everything Apple is garbage.

[Ever Victorious]

Touchscreens and music playback capabilities are a bit "foofy" IMHO. Email has its place, but I don't need it for my work, so not having it is one less thing to worry about.

I JUST, two months ago, joined in the "revolution" of camera phones. I resisted them a very long time, but there's a legitimate business application for me carrying one (taking pictures of damaged equipment in the field). The fact that I've got a full-size flip out qwerty keyboard now... well, that was just for my own personal nerdy fun.

Oh, yeah... I ended up getting an LG EnV2 with Verizon. Signal strength and availability is WAY better than with my old Moto V190 and T-Mobile.

[matt_a]

I ended up getting an LG EnV2 with Verizon. Signal strength and availability is WAY better than with my old Moto V190 and T-Mobile.

Hey EV...so you like the LG EnV2? That's good to hear because I'm considering it for my next phone (in about 6 months) unless something else better comes along before then. I'm currently with AT&T but I have not been impressed with the coverage. Me thinks it's time to go back to Verizon.

[RobsPages]

I have an iPod Touch now and BlackBerry Pearl. When the pearl and/or my T-Mobile contract expire, I'm going for an iPhone.

I was in the "omg no buttons !!!111!!" crowd too but spend more than 5 minutes on the device and you'll pay through the nose for one as well. As for additional software - more is coming and quickly (some free). The interface is light-years easier to work with than Windows Mobile 6 (from a user perspective at least, I haven't written anything for iPhone yet) and the inaccessibility of the software and battery is really a non-issue for me even though I'm a tinkerer myself. Apple did too good of a job on these to write it all off.

But yeah, if you don't need email, mobile web access and/or want music playback, then there is no reason to get one.

[MDracer76]

I have an iPod Touch now and BlackBerry Pearl. When the pearl and/or my T-Mobile contract expire, I'm going for an iPhone.

I was in the "omg no buttons !!!111!!" crowd too but spend more than 5 minutes on the device and you'll pay through the nose for one as well. As for additional software - more is coming and quickly (some free). The interface is light-years easier to work with than Windows Mobile 6 (from a user perspective at least, I haven't written anything for iPhone yet) and the inaccessibility of the software and battery is really a non-issue for me even though I'm a tinkerer myself. Apple did too good of a job on these to write it all off.

But yeah, if you don't need email, mobile web access and/or want music playback, then there is no reason to get one.

QFTW.

[daggonit]

I have the old iphone and I won't be suckered into the new one. The new iphone is definitely not worth the price and increase in monthly fees. I'm a HUGE Apple fan but the iphone is a scam. I'll be looking to something else when my contract is up...probably a blackberry or palm treo. There are plenty of other phones out there that are just as nice and offer a lot more functionality. The LG Vu looks kinda nice...

[tjb]

I have a Versa and an iPhone. I actually am quite fond of it. I'm no Aplle fan boy by any means but I have found this little gadget to be handy a few times. I never liked any of the iPods and found many mp3 players that were cheaper and better in my own opinion but this phone was worth my cash. I also had a Blackberry before and that was great also. My friends have Treo's and they are neat but I couldn't get used to the tiny screens for watching movies but the keyboards were awesome. I wanted the LG Vue but my Dad and Brother got it and they both dislike it. My wife has the Samsung Blackjack and loves it, I used it one day and am not a fan.

[Urq]

I have a blackberry curve and plan to stick with it till may be the 3rd or 4th gen I- phone comes out at the end of next year at the rate they are going now!

[Shad0wXCalibur]

http://www.thebestpageintheuni...phone

Enough said.

[Vahagn23]

The iPhone version of "OpenBSD" isn't openbsd anymore. It's closed source and proprietary. Regardless of what the basis for the OS is, there's a VERY limited library of software available for the iPhone. Something like a Palm based phone has vastly more software available, much of it free.

The preference for hardware keyboard has nothing to do with speed. I want tactile keys. And I don't know if you've ever tried to use a touch screen with gloves on, but it doesn't work well. Also, touch screens are vulnerable to damage. Hardware keys are not.

Why get to the internals? How about why not? What ever happened to being able to swap out batteries on the fly? It's a phone, not a nuclear reactor.

I got the Sidekick slide and yes I can access my battery, but why no point to me. The phone just sucks, cant install any programs, I can only have what T-Mobile sells. The phone is a waste. The best phone I had was Motorola MPX220 which was a Mobile Windows based phone, that phone could do alot.

[bdu]

I plan on snagging on mid-August or so, once the major demand dies down. I really hate my current phone and provider (RazrV3, sprint) and I'm looking for a change. Integration with my mac's address book and various other reasons make the iPhone pretty attractive to me.

[illf8ed]

My job paid for my cell phone so I bought the iphone right after the price drop. it's a decent phone. I didn't like it at first but then i found the jailbreak software and now I love it. theres a lot of really useful third party apps for the phone once you jailbreak it. I can record video now and I have a ps1, gameboy and nes emulator on the phone.

[Scotty412]

My friend from work is getting the new 3g Iphone and selling me her old one for cheap. I need to get rid of my LG shine because it likes to randomly shut off.

[Atx_Versa]

Not much of a fan of the IPhone but I do have the black jack and its perfect for what I use it for. Still simple and I have a keyboard for simpler text messaging capabilities.

[xtwoonamatchx]

i couldnt get an iphone for the simple fact im on verizon, and my grandfather's company pays for my phone... i had an EnV... biggest piece of garbage made... so i got rid of it and just bought the LG Dare... AWESOME PHONE! great iphone alternative.... although its lacking from the iphone... only mobile internet browser, no wifi.. its really similar. i love it. so those on verizon that want an iphone, i would check this out... it was $300 after the 2 year contract price (i got a new phone after like 18 months, not the full 24... which if you have a 2 year contract and a bill thats over 50 bucks you can get a new phone every year at the 2 year contract price... google "annual upgrade" for actual info... ) and it has a 50 dollar mail in rebate, came with a case, car charger, the phone, 8GB micro sd card, screen protectors and an extended battery... which they gave us a big discount on....

[GiLLT]

I have the 1st gen iPhone. I love it, best phone I've ever owned. It could in fact be a lot better its missing so many things that would make it much much better. I wont be getting the new 3G ill wait for the 3rd or 4th gen to come out before I ever consider, it might be cheaper to buy but with the service plan jump your paying more in the long run for it to work a little faster a lot better sound quality and have gps its not convincing enough for me to get a new one. I'll stick with the 2.0 update.

[Nismo V]

No iPhone for me it's kind of a gimmick to get you to use the Apple shop more.. I have been watching movies and all that stuff before iPhone came out, my phone is not as thin but i've had it drop 4 times still works fine I doubt an iPhone can take that kind of punishment..

And I get to change my own battery

[groq36]

I have the curve w/ t-mobile, so I don't really see a point of switching to the iphone at this point. My friend got one and it was pretty sleek, but I'm happy with my blackberry. I am looking forward to one day having the blackberry thunder...look it up. It's nice....

[MinisterofDOOM]

I got the Sidekick slide and yes I can access my battery, but why no point to me.

Why? So when your battery stops holding a decent charge you can just swap it out instead of having to send it in for repairs or crack open a phone that wasn't designed to be opened and potentially void your warranty.

What a strange question to ask. I never thought I'd hear people saying "why should I be able to work on this object I paid gobs of money for?" Next you'll be wondering why cars ever came with dipsticks simply because you never change your own oil... Just because you have no desire to do something doesn't mean it's not important.

[scooterbob]

Got mine Friday. Loving it. Most of you Iphone haters more than likely have never tried it, don't want to/can't get out of your current carrier plan, or simply can't afford it. The rest of you can ram your crackberry where the sun don't shine, cuz they are the biggest piece of crap out there.

Just kidding ya'll. Don't get all wound up now. Iphone simply is a sweet piece of equiptment. You either like or you don't.