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patrickl:

--- Quote from: polaris on December 30, 2008, 08:34:36 pm ---yeah its horses for courses really isnt it, its not a mobile pc in many ways but its much more than one in other ways.
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Indeed. I've never said it's a bad phone. Just that there are different user groups and I was surprised to see that someone who loves installing software on his device opts for an iPhone. It didn't strike me as a logical choice since people who want to tinker with settings and software have a gazillion more options on a WM phone. But then indeed games or twitter apps are software too.

People talking about zealots should look in the mirror. I have no trouble switching OS when something better comes along. I switched from PalmOS to WM. Reluctantly at the time, but in hindsight I'm glad I did. The iPhone is competition for the Symbian based smartphones and indeed in that sector it's very popular. It's not really competing with WM or Blackberry phones. Each are catering to different markets by the very nature of the devices.


--- Quote ---the GPS seems ok to me, it doesnt talk, but i prefer that
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How would you use that while driving then though? Anyway, I'll bet it's matter of time before software like that is available. TomTom said they would put their software on an iPhone even before the 3G was introduced. Maybe they have something finished already.

polaris:

--- Quote from: shmokes on December 30, 2008, 10:47:53 pm ---
--- Quote from: polaris on December 30, 2008, 07:53:07 pm ---
have you ?


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No . . . I don't own one.  But as I say, I know lots of people who do and I've played with them a bit.  Also . . . I read a lot.  ;)



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sorry fella that was aimed at patrick, he asked if you had one as you praise it, i asked if he had one, to be able to be so critical ;)

patrick
i use gps more like reading a map, i pull over if i need to, not as easy as if it talked to me but im impressed nonetheless. but as you say im sure a limited voice one will become available, but i havent got a tom tom cos they really annoy me so i still probably wouldnt sacrifice memory space for it

jfunk:
Replacement apps:
- SteadyCam (free version) - replaces the standard camera providing clearer pictures
- The Weather Channel - replaces weather

Other apps:
- Remote - free from Apple..  Let's you control iTunes via wifi on your pc..  GREAT if you have outdoor speakers hooked up to an inside system and want a good remote  :)
- Shazam
- iWant

Games:
- More Cowbell (still cracks me up)
- Labyrinth (just REALLY realistic - and you can create your own levels online, even in the free version)
- Space Deadbeef (not a lot there, yet, but lots of promise)
- Dice by MotionX (simple and useful)

Plus I second most of what's above.  Pandora is a MUST.  My wife and I stream Pandora over 3G while driving around town.  Internet radio in the car!!

wp34:
WeatherBug
Facebook (must have if you use it)
Mobile News
iTV (TV Guide)
Pac Man Lite (was free at one time)
Now Playing (awesome movie app with links to showtimes and reviews.  Even ties to your GPS)
PuzzLoopFree (like Zuma)
reMovem Free (like Bubblet)

I'll weigh in on the religious debate:
I've used an iTouch for 6 months and Palm or WM for 10 years.  Like Patrickl I reluctantly moved from Palm to WM a few years ago and have been pleasantly surprised.  Recently I was ready to combine my PDA with my phone and really struggled with the decision after using the iTouch.  I think the iPhone/iTouch cannot be beat for web browsing.  In some ways the syncing with Exchange is better than WM.  But in the end I could not live without being able to create/edit Excel spreadsheeds, Outlook Tasks and specific 3rd party apps on WM.  The iPhone will not let you access the file structure which limits what you can do with it.

In the end I think it depends on what you want to use it for.  I carry a WM phone with me now and love it.  But I still use my iTouch around the house (via WiFi) to browse the web.  If it were not for a few specific "deal breakers" I would have been very happy with the iPhone.

somunny:
Great suggestions so far.  I've also been downloading all mobile apps for my favorite sites.  ebay, digg, paypal, amazon, craigslist all have mobile versions which is nice.

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