Comments on: 5 Reasons I Won’t Be Getting an iPhone http://webworkerdaily.com/2008/08/28/5-reasons-wont-get-iphone/ Rebooting the workforce Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:02:12 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Doug http://webworkerdaily.com/2008/08/28/5-reasons-wont-get-iphone/#comment-303833 Doug Mon, 01 Sep 2008 19:53:51 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.wordpress.com/?p=3563#comment-303833 I love my iPhone, I hate AT&T's network, and we had an "internesting" time buying the phone (the Apple store ported some guy from the midwest's number into our new 3G, as we described here: http://dougist.com/index.php?p=15 (what a night!!) but so far its still my must carry, gota have with me, takes notes and keeps me connected tool. As "bad" as it is, I couldn't think of being with out it. Doug www.dougist.com I love my iPhone, I hate AT&T’s network, and we had an “internesting” time buying the phone (the Apple store ported some guy from the midwest’s number into our new 3G, as we described here:

http://dougist.com/index.php?p=15

(what a night!!)

but so far its still my must carry, gota have with me, takes notes and keeps me connected tool.

As “bad” as it is, I couldn’t think of being with out it.

Doug
http://www.dougist.com

]]> By: JustaGirl http://webworkerdaily.com/2008/08/28/5-reasons-wont-get-iphone/#comment-303826 JustaGirl Mon, 01 Sep 2008 15:50:34 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.wordpress.com/?p=3563#comment-303826 I agree with Toni Marie. With my laptop and 3G air card it's almost like at I'm at my desk (home or office). On top of that, I can also listen to streaming audio as well as any cuts from my 100+ GB FLAC-encoded audio collection while querying All Music Guide or reading TechWeb. I agree with Toni Marie. With my laptop and 3G air card it’s almost like at I’m at my desk (home or office). On top of that, I can also listen to streaming audio as well as any cuts from my 100+ GB FLAC-encoded audio collection while querying All Music Guide or reading TechWeb.

]]> By: Hmph! http://webworkerdaily.com/2008/08/28/5-reasons-wont-get-iphone/#comment-303559 Hmph! Sat, 30 Aug 2008 03:32:21 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.wordpress.com/?p=3563#comment-303559 Does anyone know about the date for release of the iCar? iBought an iBrick, and wear iT around my iNeck with an iChain, but iT's hard to get around on my iBike (especially when i'M triYing to manage multiPle calls and TetriS on the iPhone). An iCar would be iDeal for hauliNg both of these, in addition to my iWife, my iKids, my iPets and my iRubbish, proviDed Steve approved the iOctane of the iFuels i'D buy. Any iHelp iHere? Does anyone know about the date for release of the iCar? iBought an iBrick, and wear iT around my iNeck with an iChain, but iT’s hard to get around on my iBike (especially when i’M triYing to manage multiPle calls and TetriS on the iPhone). An iCar would be iDeal for hauliNg both of these, in addition to my iWife, my iKids, my iPets and my iRubbish, proviDed Steve approved the iOctane of the iFuels i’D buy. Any iHelp iHere?

]]> By: Josh http://webworkerdaily.com/2008/08/28/5-reasons-wont-get-iphone/#comment-303536 Josh Fri, 29 Aug 2008 22:27:29 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.wordpress.com/?p=3563#comment-303536 #6 - No video... #6 – No video…

]]> By: David Moore http://webworkerdaily.com/2008/08/28/5-reasons-wont-get-iphone/#comment-303481 David Moore Fri, 29 Aug 2008 13:22:15 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.wordpress.com/?p=3563#comment-303481 @ Mike, ok, but to program on the iPhone you only really need to know how to program on the Mac. I can do the later and moved straight over to the iPhone. No books needed Though I take your point that it is more restrictive in that sense @ Mike, ok, but to program on the iPhone you only really need to know how to program on the Mac. I can do the later and moved straight over to the iPhone. No books needed

Though I take your point that it is more restrictive in that sense

]]> By: Mike Gunderloy http://webworkerdaily.com/2008/08/28/5-reasons-wont-get-iphone/#comment-303479 Mike Gunderloy Fri, 29 Aug 2008 13:11:45 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.wordpress.com/?p=3563#comment-303479 Michael: You mistake my argument. I'm not saying that the iPhone does less than my battered old Nokia. I'm saying that it doesn't do enough more to be worth the expense. David: The NDA for the iPhone SDK is restrictive enough that it has prevented books from being published and classes from being held, despite the fact that the software is released. This is considerably more closed than, for example, any released SDK from Microsoft. Michael: You mistake my argument. I’m not saying that the iPhone does less than my battered old Nokia. I’m saying that it doesn’t do enough more to be worth the expense.

David: The NDA for the iPhone SDK is restrictive enough that it has prevented books from being published and classes from being held, despite the fact that the software is released. This is considerably more closed than, for example, any released SDK from Microsoft.

]]> By: David Moore http://webworkerdaily.com/2008/08/28/5-reasons-wont-get-iphone/#comment-303475 David Moore Fri, 29 Aug 2008 12:38:12 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.wordpress.com/?p=3563#comment-303475 Brendan, the applications available for the iPhone are not Apple, they are from 3rd parties. I think it's good Apple has some control over it - stops some crappy developer releasing crap that buggers your handset up! Brendan, the applications available for the iPhone are not Apple, they are from 3rd parties. I think it’s good Apple has some control over it – stops some crappy developer releasing crap that buggers your handset up!

]]> By: Brendan http://webworkerdaily.com/2008/08/28/5-reasons-wont-get-iphone/#comment-303474 Brendan Fri, 29 Aug 2008 12:33:58 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.wordpress.com/?p=3563#comment-303474 #3 is definitely something that rubs me the wrong way. That's why I find the Android concept much more appealing. Businesswise for application developers that would be much more interesting. The problem with the iPhone is that is Apple and Apple only. Not a good platform and also strange since the net and related content in my opinion should be as open as possible. #3 is definitely something that rubs me the wrong way. That’s why I find the Android concept much more appealing. Businesswise for application developers that would be much more interesting. The problem with the iPhone is that is Apple and Apple only. Not a good platform and also strange since the net and related content in my opinion should be as open as possible.

]]> By: David Moore http://webworkerdaily.com/2008/08/28/5-reasons-wont-get-iphone/#comment-303472 David Moore Fri, 29 Aug 2008 12:27:56 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.wordpress.com/?p=3563#comment-303472 Way to give a balanced argument! Not! Apple have publicly stated that the 'kill switch' is if an app should be malicious and be causing harm in the public domain, look at netshare for gods sake, its been pulled but if you bought it you can keep it. They are not removing willy nilly! I'm confused about your NDA part.... I have the SDK, and i have seen no more red tape for that than any other SDK..... am i missing something? Way to give a balanced argument! Not!

Apple have publicly stated that the ‘kill switch’ is if an app should be malicious and be causing harm in the public domain, look at netshare for gods sake, its been pulled but if you bought it you can keep it. They are not removing willy nilly!

I’m confused about your NDA part…. I have the SDK, and i have seen no more red tape for that than any other SDK….. am i missing something?

]]> By: vincent http://webworkerdaily.com/2008/08/28/5-reasons-wont-get-iphone/#comment-303469 vincent Fri, 29 Aug 2008 10:27:47 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.wordpress.com/?p=3563#comment-303469 I hesitated for a long time, but finally splurged on a 1G iPhone. I'm not gadget freak, but I have to say I have never admired and loved a piece of gear like I do the iPhone. I can't even begin to convey the pleasure of using it, and the number of times it has saved my bacon as a teleworker. No feature-for-feature comparison with other phones or PDAs or computers can capture what makes it so unique in so many ways. I'd rather settle for less features that are a pleasure to use, than more features that are irritating to infuriating to use. My son's friend can't even figure out how to send SMSs on his brand new LG phone even though kids his age are SMS naturals (etc, etc.). I hesitated for a long time, but finally splurged on a 1G iPhone. I’m not gadget freak, but I have to say I have never admired and loved a piece of gear like I do the iPhone. I can’t even begin to convey the pleasure of using it, and the number of times it has saved my bacon as a teleworker.

No feature-for-feature comparison with other phones or PDAs or computers can capture what makes it so unique in so many ways. I’d rather settle for less features that are a pleasure to use, than more features that are irritating to infuriating to use. My son’s friend can’t even figure out how to send SMSs on his brand new LG phone even though kids his age are SMS naturals (etc, etc.).

]]> By: Peter http://webworkerdaily.com/2008/08/28/5-reasons-wont-get-iphone/#comment-303467 Peter Fri, 29 Aug 2008 09:27:39 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.wordpress.com/?p=3563#comment-303467 Illegal AT&T wiretapping didn't make the cut, huh? Illegal AT&T wiretapping didn’t make the cut, huh?

]]> By: ben http://webworkerdaily.com/2008/08/28/5-reasons-wont-get-iphone/#comment-303466 ben Fri, 29 Aug 2008 08:55:49 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.wordpress.com/?p=3563#comment-303466 re. point 1, I agree this is a problem for some people. On my commute (into London) I've turned 3G off as the reception is very hit and miss so use edge and it's acceptable. #2 I'm happy with no flash, there's barely any sites I visit regularly which use it. Also I'm not doing all my surfing from the phone, I'm still at a computer 95% of the time so it's not an issue for me. #3 Don't have an issue with the kill switch / Apple control. Someone needs to have control otherwise it'll descend into mayhem and there'll be all kinds of rubbish on there. #4 Again, I know where you're coming from but my experience with the iPhone is I'd regret it if I hadn't bought it. To be able to find the nearest starbucks in < 30 secs is awesome. It's sooooo much better than any other phone i've owned. #5 Completely agree, it's not a clever move by apple, they'll come to their senses at some point I hope. re. point 1, I agree this is a problem for some people. On my commute (into London) I’ve turned 3G off as the reception is very hit and miss so use edge and it’s acceptable.

#2 I’m happy with no flash, there’s barely any sites I visit regularly which use it. Also I’m not doing all my surfing from the phone, I’m still at a computer 95% of the time so it’s not an issue for me.

#3 Don’t have an issue with the kill switch / Apple control. Someone needs to have control otherwise it’ll descend into mayhem and there’ll be all kinds of rubbish on there.

#4 Again, I know where you’re coming from but my experience with the iPhone is I’d regret it if I hadn’t bought it. To be able to find the nearest starbucks in < 30 secs is awesome. It’s sooooo much better than any other phone i’ve owned.

#5 Completely agree, it’s not a clever move by apple, they’ll come to their senses at some point I hope.

]]> By: Anders http://webworkerdaily.com/2008/08/28/5-reasons-wont-get-iphone/#comment-303463 Anders Fri, 29 Aug 2008 07:43:59 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.wordpress.com/?p=3563#comment-303463 @ Kevin: "I’m happy to have the real Internet available to me just about anywhere" You iPhone users make it sound like having the internet on your phone is something new. Guess what? It's been around on other mobile phones for ages. You don't need an iPhone for that. I use Opera Mini on my N95. @ Kevin:

“I’m happy to have the real Internet available to me just about anywhere”

You iPhone users make it sound like having the internet on your phone is something new. Guess what? It’s been around on other mobile phones for ages. You don’t need an iPhone for that. I use Opera Mini on my N95.

]]> By: Miss Thrifty http://webworkerdaily.com/2008/08/28/5-reasons-wont-get-iphone/#comment-303462 Miss Thrifty Fri, 29 Aug 2008 06:52:50 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.wordpress.com/?p=3563#comment-303462 I think it looks flimsy! I'm sure I'd break it within weeks. And although I like Apple products, I'm fed up with everyone telling me that I simply MUST have an iPhone - clearly I don't need one that badly! I think it looks flimsy! I’m sure I’d break it within weeks. And although I like Apple products, I’m fed up with everyone telling me that I simply MUST have an iPhone – clearly I don’t need one that badly!

]]> By: Michael http://webworkerdaily.com/2008/08/28/5-reasons-wont-get-iphone/#comment-303460 Michael Fri, 29 Aug 2008 05:08:16 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.wordpress.com/?p=3563#comment-303460 Can your Nokia play flash in its browser? Your telling me that Nokia doesn't decide what applications are allowed on that phone? Your also telling me that your not getting the phone because developers can't talk to each other about development? Who are you, Cory Doctorow? Come on, let's face it, your phone can't do half the things the iPhone can and even the things your Nokia can do doesn't do it nearly as elegantly. Unless you have an issue with touch screens or you need a smaller phone the iPhone will more than likely make your life better. Can your Nokia play flash in its browser? Your telling me that Nokia doesn’t decide what applications are allowed on that phone? Your also telling me that your not getting the phone because developers can’t talk to each other about development? Who are you, Cory Doctorow?

Come on, let’s face it, your phone can’t do half the things the iPhone can and even the things your Nokia can do doesn’t do it nearly as elegantly. Unless you have an issue with touch screens or you need a smaller phone the iPhone will more than likely make your life better.

]]> By: April http://webworkerdaily.com/2008/08/28/5-reasons-wont-get-iphone/#comment-303457 April Fri, 29 Aug 2008 04:16:15 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.wordpress.com/?p=3563#comment-303457 I don't really have much interest in the iPhone but I am perfectly happy with my Samsung Instinct. It has all the features I need, its comparable to the iPhone (except for the whole apps thing) and it doesn't have any of the problems you mentioned on your list. I don’t really have much interest in the iPhone but I am perfectly happy with my Samsung Instinct. It has all the features I need, its comparable to the iPhone (except for the whole apps thing) and it doesn’t have any of the problems you mentioned on your list.

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