Comments on: MyFive: Things We Wished the iPhone 3G Had http://cybernetnews.com/myfive-things-we-wished-the-iphone-3g-had/ Technology News Sun, 27 May 2012 02:30:18 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Ashleyhttp://cybernetnews.com/myfive-things-we-wished-the-iphone-3g-had/#comment-141570 Ashley Mon, 04 Aug 2008 20:39:39 +0000 http://cybernetnews.com/?p=13827#comment-141570 <div class="commentquote"><a href="#comment-141510" rel="nofollow">Pieter wrote:</a><blockquote>To be fair, you’d have to write another article about the five things that iPhones can do better than other phones.</blockquote></div> Thanks for the suggestion Pieter, look for it sometime in the next week or two. There are definitely more than five things I can think of that the iPhone can do better than other phones. Pieter wrote:
To be fair, you’d have to write another article about the five things that iPhones can do better than other phones.

Thanks for the suggestion Pieter, look for it sometime in the next week or two. There are definitely more than five things I can think of that the iPhone can do better than other phones.

]]> By: Pieterhttp://cybernetnews.com/myfive-things-we-wished-the-iphone-3g-had/#comment-141510 Pieter Sun, 03 Aug 2008 09:32:28 +0000 http://cybernetnews.com/?p=13827#comment-141510 To be fair, you'd have to write another article about the five things that iPhones can do better than other phones. To be fair, you’d have to write another article about the five things that iPhones can do better than other phones.

]]> By: Changehttp://cybernetnews.com/myfive-things-we-wished-the-iphone-3g-had/#comment-141270 Change Mon, 28 Jul 2008 21:11:47 +0000 http://cybernetnews.com/?p=13827#comment-141270 <div class="commentquote"><a href="#comment-141225" rel="nofollow">Silviu wrote:</a><blockquote>oh, and another thing: “2. A Flash for the Camera and Video Recording > I think they left this out to spare the battery.” this guy is hilarious. you don’t skimp on features to improve battery life.</blockquote></div> I guess you haven't been following the news on the iPhone(s). They have already "skimped" on features to improve battery life in the past (e.g. multitasking, flash support). Other phone manufacturers will do the same. It makes no sense to introduce a feature when it will suck the life out of the your phone, whereby you won't even be able to use it for its prime function: calling.And yes, they try to stop you from using the iPhone as a modem because otherwise Apple would not be able to negotiate those unlimited data plans with the providers. Which is a good thing if you ask me. Most providers, at least here, offer plenty of other options if you want to use their network for pure data traffic. Silviu wrote:
oh, and another thing:
“2. A Flash for the Camera and Video Recording
> I think they left this out to spare the battery.”
this guy is hilarious. you don’t skimp on features to improve battery life.

I guess you haven’t been following the news on the iPhone(s). They have already “skimped” on features to improve battery life in the past (e.g. multitasking, flash support). Other phone manufacturers will do the same. It makes no sense to introduce a feature when it will suck the life out of the your phone, whereby you won’t even be able to use it for its prime function: calling.

And yes, they try to stop you from using the iPhone as a modem because otherwise Apple would not be able to negotiate those unlimited data plans with the providers. Which is a good thing if you ask me. Most providers, at least here, offer plenty of other options if you want to use their network for pure data traffic.

]]> By: Ryanhttp://cybernetnews.com/myfive-things-we-wished-the-iphone-3g-had/#comment-141268 Ryan Mon, 28 Jul 2008 20:56:58 +0000 http://cybernetnews.com/?p=13827#comment-141268 <div class="commentquote"><a href="#comment-141203" rel="nofollow">Anonymous wrote:</a><blockquote>The most obvious feature I wish the iPhone had is the ability to tether. I’d like to use my iPhone’s 3G uplink on my laptop when on the go.</blockquote></div> That would be nice, but they'd likely increase the cost of the data plan even more then.<div class="commentquote"><a href="#comment-141261" rel="nofollow">Steve wrote:</a><blockquote>Come on guys. Get over the iPhone. Really. Buy something that already has those features. You don’t have to feed the ego that is Jobs.</blockquote></div> Sorry, but we do like our iPhones. And we write about what we like. Well in this case we wrote about the things we don't like on something we like. ;) Anonymous wrote:
The most obvious feature I wish the iPhone had is the ability to tether. I’d like to use my iPhone’s 3G uplink on my laptop when on the go.

That would be nice, but they’d likely increase the cost of the data plan even more then.

Steve wrote:
Come on guys. Get over the iPhone. Really. Buy something that already has those features. You don’t have to feed the ego that is Jobs.

Sorry, but we do like our iPhones. And we write about what we like. Well in this case we wrote about the things we don’t like on something we like. ;)

]]> By: Stevehttp://cybernetnews.com/myfive-things-we-wished-the-iphone-3g-had/#comment-141261 Steve Mon, 28 Jul 2008 20:40:02 +0000 http://cybernetnews.com/?p=13827#comment-141261 Come on guys. Get over the iPhone. Really. Buy something that already has those features. You don't have to feed the ego that is Jobs. Come on guys. Get over the iPhone. Really. Buy something that already has those features. You don’t have to feed the ego that is Jobs.

]]> By: Ashleyhttp://cybernetnews.com/myfive-things-we-wished-the-iphone-3g-had/#comment-141241 Ashley Mon, 28 Jul 2008 18:08:00 +0000 http://cybernetnews.com/?p=13827#comment-141241 <div class="commentquote"><a href="#comment-141203" rel="nofollow">Anonymous wrote:</a><blockquote>The most obvious feature I wish the iPhone had is the ability to tether. I’d like to use my iPhone’s 3G uplink on my laptop when on the go.</blockquote></div> Ahhh yes, another good one! <div class="commentquote"><a href="#comment-141205" rel="nofollow">Change wrote:</a><blockquote>“3. Multimedia Messaging Service” > Why not use email for that?</blockquote></div> I do use email for sending images and such, but the problem comes when I have friends who would like to send me the multimedia messages via text.<div class="commentquote"><a href="#comment-141213" rel="nofollow">Michael Dobrofsky wrote:</a><blockquote>Do these devices really bring about the immense happiness everyone’s talking about? Eager to know…I will buy 2, if so :D</blockquote></div> It's definitely the most intuitive phone I've owned and does make me pretty happy. :)<div class="commentquote"><a href="#comment-141228" rel="nofollow">genXhippie wrote:</a><blockquote>I feel your pain, Ashley. I love my N82.N82 features:</blockquote></div> That N82 sure is impressive! But I'd agree with you that it has a rather small screen. What do you think of the interface? The interface and ease of use is one of those areas where Apple really shines. Anonymous wrote:
The most obvious feature I wish the iPhone had is the ability to tether. I’d like to use my iPhone’s 3G uplink on my laptop when on the go.

Ahhh yes, another good one!

Change wrote:

“3. Multimedia Messaging Service”
> Why not use email for that?

I do use email for sending images and such, but the problem comes when I have friends who would like to send me the multimedia messages via text.

Michael Dobrofsky wrote:
Do these devices really bring about the immense happiness everyone’s talking about? Eager to know…I will buy 2, if so :D

It’s definitely the most intuitive phone I’ve owned and does make me pretty happy. :)

genXhippie wrote:
I feel your pain, Ashley. I love my N82.

N82 features:

That N82 sure is impressive! But I’d agree with you that it has a rather small screen. What do you think of the interface? The interface and ease of use is one of those areas where Apple really shines.

]]> By: genXhippiehttp://cybernetnews.com/myfive-things-we-wished-the-iphone-3g-had/#comment-141228 genXhippie Mon, 28 Jul 2008 10:53:36 +0000 http://cybernetnews.com/?p=13827#comment-141228 I feel your pain, Ashley. I love my N82.N82 features:* 5 megapixel cam. w/ auto focus * Xenon flash * Camera shutter(protects lens for clearer pics) * DVD like video recording 30fps * Bluetooth file transfer. * TV out. * Online 3D gaming. * Navigation using offline map data. * Browser access to local storage. *.Multiformat multimedia support. * Multimedia messaging service support. * C++, Python, and M programming language support. * Downloads over the air. * Motion and gesture controlled apps * MULTITASKING! * Multiple music library sync options, including the defacto Windows Media player.But, as I stated previously in another post, my dream phone would have the iphone's UI and beautiful 3.5 inch screen along with the capabilities of the N82. The N82 has a horrible 2.4 inch QVA screen, unfortunately.Btw, I enjoyed the article and its reflections. I feel your pain, Ashley. I love my N82.

N82 features:

* 5 megapixel cam. w/ auto focus
* Xenon flash
* Camera shutter(protects lens for clearer pics)
* DVD like video recording 30fps
* Bluetooth file transfer.
* TV out.
* Online 3D gaming.
* Navigation using offline map data.
* Browser access to local storage.
*.Multiformat multimedia support.
* Multimedia messaging service support.
* C++, Python, and M programming language support.
* Downloads over the air.
* Motion and gesture controlled apps
* MULTITASKING!
* Multiple music library sync options, including the defacto Windows Media player.

But, as I stated previously in another post, my dream phone would have the iphone’s UI and beautiful 3.5 inch screen along with the capabilities of the N82. The N82 has a horrible 2.4 inch QVA screen, unfortunately.

Btw, I enjoyed the article and its reflections.

]]> By: Michaelhttp://cybernetnews.com/myfive-things-we-wished-the-iphone-3g-had/#comment-141227 Michael Mon, 28 Jul 2008 09:36:36 +0000 http://cybernetnews.com/?p=13827#comment-141227 Of this whole list the only two I agree with are a better than 2 megapixel camera (maybe 5) and video recording (not flash). I would much rather see Notes syncing with my computer which I feel is something that really is a big deal, I still have the original iPhone and have no reasons to upgrade. Of this whole list the only two I agree with are a better than 2 megapixel camera (maybe 5) and video recording (not flash). I would much rather see Notes syncing with my computer which I feel is something that really is a big deal, I still have the original iPhone and have no reasons to upgrade.

]]> By: Sorrhttp://cybernetnews.com/myfive-things-we-wished-the-iphone-3g-had/#comment-141226 Sorr Mon, 28 Jul 2008 09:36:02 +0000 http://cybernetnews.com/?p=13827#comment-141226 the biggest let downs i guess are : - the lack of fully user customizable OS ( think Symbian) - the lack of Real Multi Tasking ( think App store) - the lack of flash support ( web brwoser) - the lack of camera ( 2 MP with no AF, video , flash is not considered a camera!) - the lack of Bluetooth ( you can't consider using it only for headphones.. where is the pairing, modem, data transfer support!) .. that doesnt say it has good features too . but for me buying N95 8GB or anyother symbian CONTRACT FREE phone is much better the biggest let downs i guess are :
- the lack of fully user customizable OS ( think Symbian)
- the lack of Real Multi Tasking ( think App store)
- the lack of flash support ( web brwoser)
- the lack of camera ( 2 MP with no AF, video , flash is not considered a camera!)
- the lack of Bluetooth ( you can’t consider using it only for headphones.. where is the pairing, modem, data transfer support!)
..
that doesnt say it has good features too . but for me buying N95 8GB or anyother symbian CONTRACT FREE phone is much better

]]> By: Silviuhttp://cybernetnews.com/myfive-things-we-wished-the-iphone-3g-had/#comment-141225 Silviu Mon, 28 Jul 2008 09:05:05 +0000 http://cybernetnews.com/?p=13827#comment-141225 oh, and another thing: "2. A Flash for the Camera and Video Recording > I think they left this out to spare the battery." this guy is hilarious. you don't skimp on features to improve battery life. it's not like you need to keep the flash on all the time or videorecord every second of your life. My phone, which i've previously mentioned, records video in AVI format, has a strobe flash, a Flash based user interface, a huge screen and the battery lasts 3-4 days. Oh, and a 5 megapixels camera. ok, now I'm bragging :lol: oh, and another thing:
“2. A Flash for the Camera and Video Recording
> I think they left this out to spare the battery.”
this guy is hilarious. you don’t skimp on features to improve battery life. it’s not like you need to keep the flash on all the time or videorecord every second of your life. My phone, which i’ve previously mentioned, records video in AVI format, has a strobe flash, a Flash based user interface, a huge screen and the battery lasts 3-4 days. Oh, and a 5 megapixels camera. ok, now I’m bragging :lol:

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