Anyone have an iPhone or come from one? - Page 16

**chronster** · #**151** (**permalink**) 11-26-2008, 05:52 PM

Aren't you afraid of someone stealing it or something? I spoke with someone at best buy and she said they are the only ones who offer any kind of replacement plan, but it doesn't cover if the phone is lost or stolen. There is no warrenty that covers a lost or stolen iphone. If my touch pro is stolen, I pay 50 bucks to get a new one.

Also, hows the audio quality on the iphone? I heard ipods have good audio, but is there an equalizer like with the tp? Is there bluetooth for car stereos or do you absolutely need that cable?

whinecellar · #**152** (**permalink**) 11-26-2008, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by breakmyfootoff

How are you doing with the battery life on the iPhone? I could never last a whole day with it

. Granted I odnt think the TP or diamond can either, but my old touch usually makes it through the day on a single charge. I still really like the iPhone, if they would get flash on the iPhone I think I might to it.

Well, first thing I did when I got home is update to the new 2.2 OS (it came out that day). Supposedly it has some battery optimization stuff under the hood...

Anyway, it's a tad bit better than the TP, thankfully; at the end of a typical day I still have around 20% juice left. A typical day for me is about 1-2 hours surfing (unless I'm at home), 2-3 hours of calls, checking email occasionally (manually - no push), maybe snapping some pics if I'm out & about, etc. This is all with 3G turned ON.

If you want to almost double your battery life on the iPhone, you can just turn off 3G (or enable it only when you need to surf fast) - or use wifi if you're at a hotspot (free at any Starbucks or AT&T location). Either way, I pushed it pretty hard in the first few days and the battery was fine.

This was one of my biggest concerns about the iPhone, but I've been pleasantly surprised. Then again, I've always been in the habit of charging my cell phones at night - I've never had a smartphone that DIDN'T need that. Not a big deal to me - not like I'm using it while I'm asleep

YMMV...

jimd144 · #**153** (**permalink**) 11-26-2008, 11:31 PM

According to many, many posts on apple's forum, 2.2 destroyed battery life. Many are reverting to 2.1 until 2.3 comes out.

I still may buy it on Black Friday, if the price is 15% off as some speculate, or wait until Dec 28th when they are in WalMart and Sam's.

I really like the aviation application, something that WM does not have. The screen is big enough to use in the cokkpit(had to spell it wrong to post) as well. http://www.foreflight.com/

whinecellar · #**154** (**permalink**) 11-27-2008, 03:05 AM

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Originally Posted by jimd144

According to many, many posts on apple's forum, 2.2 destroyed battery life. Many are reverting to 2.1 until 2.3 comes out

Hmm... I wonder if those are all users who upgraded after having their units a while? I started out with a brand-new one and applied 2.2 almost immediately. Here I sit posting this message on my iPhone v2.2, after a full day's use, and I have about 50% battery left. Can't imagine why anyone else would have different results...?

whinecellar · #**155** (**permalink**) 11-27-2008, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by chronster

Aren't you afraid of someone stealing it or something?... If my touch pro is stolen, I pay 50 bucks to get a new one.

Also, hows the audio quality on the iphone? I heard ipods have good audio, but is there an equalizer like with the tp? Is there bluetooth for car stereos or do you absolutely need that cable?

1. Nope. Let's just say if someone wanted to steal my iPhone, they'd have to become intimately familiar with me, and that ain't gonna happen

Seriously, if someone leaves an iPhone laying around, I don't have too much sympathy if it gets stolen. And 9 times out of 10, with Sprint's insurance, you'd pay $50 for a refurbished phone - not a new one. Not to mention, has anyone ever done the math on the insurance? You essentially end up buying a new phone over the course of 2 years anyway! It would only provide a benefit near the front of your contract term if needed...

2. Audio quality is as good as it gets. Remember, the iPhone is also a full-fledged iPod, and Apple doesn't skimp on quality. Many reviews have commented on the audio quality and how it's even been improved in the 3G models. That said, I was blown away at how good the Touch Pro sounded as well!

3. Yes, there's an EQ included in the iPod software. Actually, it contains a handful of presets that are likely to cover most needs, but you can also create your own in iTunes and they will then show up on your iPhone. You also have features like Soundcheck, crossfade, etc.

4. Unfortunately, iPhone does not support stereo bluetooth. However, if you're concerned about audio quality, you're much better off just plugging in directly (any type of audio-over-wireless will be a compromise). A much better solution is a decent car kit that provides a drop-in cradle which is hard-wired to your car stereo (and of course also provides charging)...

Hope that helps!

Jim

**jethro_static** · #**156** (**permalink**) 11-27-2008, 12:55 PM

If U really need a stereo blutooth and can't live without it, There is a blutooth device out there for non blutooth devices. It plugs in any 3.5 mm jack

**jethro_static** · #**157** (**permalink**) 12-06-2008, 01:51 AM

Watch this amazing video. Iphone game output on TV.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qwQPNSt-CF0

**chronster** · #**158** (**permalink**) 12-06-2008, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by jethro_static

Watch this amazing video. Iphone game output on TV.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qwQPNSt-CF0

wow! 10fps game on some 50 dollar cables! IM GETTING AN IPHONE NOW! lol

But seriously, thats garbage. I'm not saying the touch pro is better, but this dude should have shown videos and picture slideshows as well. That game runs about as good as I think it would on our tp to be honest :/

**jethro_static** · #**159** (**permalink**) 12-06-2008, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by chronster

wow! 10fps game on some 50 dollar cables! IM GETTING AN IPHONE NOW! lol

But seriously, thats garbage. I'm not saying the touch pro is better, but this dude should have shown videos and picture slideshows as well. That game runs about as good as I think it would on our tp to be honest :/

videoa and slideshows can be seen in a lot of youtube videos. That is a hack because Game function is not available on tv out. I don't know if it's available on tp. This is just the start. Garbage? the only garbage u will see is in ur hands.LOL JK

Oh yeah. U have a serious video driver problem with ur TP. ANd don't let envy kill U.

orlandojumpoff · #**160** (**permalink**) 12-06-2008, 10:16 PM

right now, using the iphone/touch pro as a gaming device is worthless... especially on a tv. but with either device, you're taking steps back in gaming. i guess it's alright for those who don't own any other systems or handhelds, but otherwise playing through the tv would happen maybe once - to record a youtube video...
my really young cousins might be impressed with something like that though.

maybe in a few more years...