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Great iPhone Deals

Saturday, September 8th, 2007 by iPod Geek

Here are some great iPhone deals I found online.

Apple iPhone (AT&T) 8 GB --------------------NO RESERVE

US $237.50 (34 Bids) End Date: Tuesday Oct-07-2008 22:48:35 PDT Bid now | Add to watch list

New 3g 16gb Apple Iphone Unlocked/Jailbreak (White)

US $700.00 (44 Bids) End Date: Tuesday Oct-07-2008 22:58:41 PDT Bid now | Add to watch list

Apple iPhone 3G 16GB unlocked world phone

US $726.00 (28 Bids) End Date: Tuesday Oct-07-2008 23:07:47 PDT Bid now | Add to watch list

CASE+CHARGER+ACCESSORY ITEM BUNDLE FOR APPLE IPHONE 3G

US $24.99 (1 Bid) End Date: Tuesday Oct-07-2008 23:32:47 PDT Bid now | Add to watch list

1st Generation iPhone (8GB) by Apple - Screen Broken

US $152.50 (17 Bids) End Date: Tuesday Oct-07-2008 23:38:58 PDT Bid now | Add to watch list

iPhone Price Cuts and Rebates

Saturday, September 8th, 2007 by iPod Geek

Limitations of iPhone

Friday, September 7th, 2007 by iPod Geek

Before the iPhone was launched, there was already a very intensified anticipation. Positive reviews soon rolled out as soon as the iPhone was out in the market. iPhone has now become a must-have to those who can afford it and an ambition to those who can’t.

Although many reviews proclaim that all the attention towards is iPhone is well-deserved, it actually is still far from perfect.

Main Complaints
One of the major complaints regarding the iPhone has to do with the life of its battery. It is said that because of the complicated technical features of this gadget, the battery is easily drained. Many say that the battery used is second-rate and has a long way to go with further development. One way to get about it is to use a Apple iPhone - USB Data Transfer Sync Cable. This simply serve as a charger for iPhone.

Another major complaint is on the data network that it uses. The iPhone operates with AT&T’s Edge which is quite sluggish especially when compared with the present day’s highly developed networks. However, Apple claims that this should not prove to be a major drawback since the iPhone was designed to be notorious in receiving broadband connection through Wi-Fi hotspots. Furthermore, it is said that the iPhone is not open to third-party software developers.

More criticisms pile up as the iPhone’s absent features are scrutinized. With the increasing appreciation for 3G technology, it truly is surprising that the iPhone does not support it. MMS functions, even, are not provided. Even voice dialing or voice recording cannot be done with this handheld. In addition, when it comes to messaging, users would have to stick with traditional emails and SMS because it still does not have an instant messaging function.

Copy and paste functions are also absent. Going even further, it is difficult for its users to understand why such a multimedia device does not have a memory card slot. Although it is said that it should have sufficient built-in memory, users of other smart phones and mobiles of higher models believe in the convenience of external memory. Even its Bluetooth capabilities are limited as it does not support A2DP or even regular file transfers. Some minor complaints also include the lack of exclusive games and inability to set alert tones using MP3 files.

Although the iPhone may be one of, if not the best, handheld mobiles available in the market today, there is still a lot of space for improvement. However, this being the iPhone’s first model (excluding the Newton), we could only assume that the next one will be closer to perfect than we could ever imagine.

iPhone- Love and Hate Relationship With The iPhone

Wednesday, September 5th, 2007 by iPod Geek

If you’ve waited intensely for the release of the iPhone, then you’re simply one of the millions. Practically we’re all hit with the iPhone fever, because we’re enthralled by their so-called touch screen technology. But is this smart phone a true piece of eye candy or is it sugarcoated with too much exaggeration?

Let’s talk about the advantages of the iPhone. It has a very big screen, compared to any ordinary phones. This means that you can view text messages and images with clarity. Its colors are very sharp and very vivid.

I really don’t know how you’ll classify its touch screen system. Sometimes I find it fascinating really, since I don’t have to constantly bring the stylus or tire my fingers with the keypads. But since it’s a relatively new technology, this means constant practice is still needed. Nevertheless, finger pressing seems a lot of fun. In fact, there are already iPhone tricks that you can do.

iPhone allows everyone to connect to the Internet in a variety of ways. You can go for WiFi connection or utilize its EDGE technology. But if you’re previously using a 3G phone, iPhone may fall short as it’s only a dual-band phone; data transmission can be much slower. Its Safari web browser may not be at par with the one you have in your PC, yet it’s still very impressive. What other phone can allow you to look at web pages as they are?

The iPhone is also a true blue handheld video player that allows you to view TV shows, movies, and listen to music without any trouble. Of course, it also holds up to its very decent music player. But you can’t download music, and that’s a big hassle for anyone.

Phone functionalities are not compromised. In fact, you can now synchronize your address books so you can have your own one large database. You can select voice mail messages the same way you do for e-mails. So skip those unwanted phone calls. You may also synchronize your e-mails so you can receive messages in real time.

AT&T, its exclusive network carrier, doesn’t have any sufficient support when it comes to data network as well as for the lack of IMs and office applications. Handsets can get too warm when used constantly and the iPhone is very prone to smudges, requiring you to wipe it frequently.

One of the biggest iPhone drawbacks is its price, which is quite expensive at $599.

Is the iPhone worth to be loved or hated? Your guess is as good as mine.

AppleCare for iPhone

Friday, August 31st, 2007 by iPod Geek

Any Mac user knows the benefits of having warranties as it can get quite taxing when it comes to servicing their Apple products. It is not only very expensive to replace parts if needed but also difficult to obtain service.

Apple has addressed this concern regarding the iPhone by providing a one-year warranty for hardware repairs and two years for technical support with each purchase. However, since the iPhone is not expected to be one of those smart phone frenzies that will easily be replaced by consumers, Apple now provides an AppleCare Protection Plan designed especially for it.

AppleCare Protection Plan for iPhone
Before the iPhone was released on June 29, Apple admitted that AppleCare Protection Plan has not extended its service for the product but promised that it will be made available as soon as possible. Soon after the launch of the iPhone, Apple’s online store featured its AppleCare Protection Plan extended warranty.

The transferable service extension costs the owner an extra US$69 which should not be so surprising as it extends the hardware warranty to two years, covering possible expenses for any defects apart from those caused by accidents. This covers even iPhone accessories that are sold separately such as the Bluetooth Headset. For the lifetime of this warranty, service for your iPhone will be one phone call away whether or not it is used with a Mac. Because technical support is already available up to two years from the iPhone’s purchase, the AppleCare Protection Plan does not provide for its extension.

Apple claims that this service extension applies to battery replacements as well. This is very good news to all iPhone users as the battery is said to be one of the iPhone’s major shortcomings and replacement without the protection plan can cost the user almost US$20 more than the price of the AppleCare package itself.

How To Get This iPhone Protection Plan
iPhone users can purchase this AppleCare Protection plan anytime within one year of the handset purchase provided that they are not within the states of Alabama, Connecticut, Nevada, and Wyoming wherein sales of this insurance product is considered illegal. Purchasing the AppleCare package is strongly recommended as it really is a good price for the service and genuine replacement parts it promises.

Should You Get One?
Furthermore, it should really prove to be a good move considering that the iPhone is still early in Apple’s venture into the mobile phone industry. Although it has gone through careful and extensive testing, no one knows for sure how developed the iPhone really is. Surely, shelling out another US$69 should not feel so taxing if you know it will relieve you of your iPhone worries.

iPhone’s Closest Competitior

Thursday, August 23rd, 2007 by iPod Geek

Even before the release of iPhone by Apple last June 30, the mobile industry is already blessed with the introduction of Samsung M620, available through Sprint Nextel.

Upstage, as it is commonly called, was released into the market last April. It has a handset that looks like a candy bar and is less than 0.5 inches in thickness. It is neither tall nor wide as your iPod Nano.

Unlike other cell phones that are struggling to strike perfect balance between the requirements of an average handset and multimedia, UpStage tries to solve the problem by being a two-faced phone. Multimedia functions are found on one side, while the other face contains the phone functions.

Its Face
If the iPhone is popular for its multi-touch technology, UpStage is known for its dual face. The phone face, for one, contains a 1.4-inch color screen, a keypad full of flat soft keys, and a directional toggle. The media side has a 2.1-inch with 176×220 pixel display.

Moreover, it also features a navigation pad that is touch sensitive and a central button. There’s a small Flip button found at the edge of the phone which allows you to toggle both sides.

The Upstage may feel small in your hand but it’s highly durable. The sound quality doesn’t diminish whether you’re listening to music or a call. Keypads are also very usable. The one great challenge, however, is its four-way touchpad.

Can both sides work simultaneously? No, but they complement each other in some way. For example, if you receive a call and you’re playing some music, the media player will stop and the phone side starts to activate. One you stop the call, the music goes back to life.

Switching Sides?
Even if the multimedia or music is activated, you still need the phone side when you want to put in some text, such as when you’re creating a playlist, searching for some music in Sprint Store, or to specify a website URL that you like to browse using the optimized browser.

Like the iPhone, Upstage is also smart. If the former is sensitive to motion, the latter knows when you have to use the keyboard only found in the phone side. It will automatically reveal a Flip command on its screen.

The Innovative battery Wallet
This is something iPhone lacks. You still need to buy the accessories separately. But the Samsung M620 battery is free. Embedded in this stylish case is the battery. Its purpose it to protect both screens from scratches and to extend the life of the phone while charging.
Definitely a worthy competitor to iPhone.

iPhone Less Known Feature

Wednesday, August 15th, 2007 by iPod Geek

With cutting edge designs, Apple has clearly earned its reputation for coming up with sleek designs for innovative gadgets. With the launch of the iPhone, Apple’s reputation scaled greater heights.

With the hype and all the media mileage that this new gadget has been receiving, it makes many wonder if the attention that iPhone is getting is well deserved. Truly, the presence of the new multi-touch technology is enough to get people talking and start dreaming of owning one. Not to mention the iPhone’s ability to provide the user with unrestricted internet access through its Mac OS X operating system and Safari web browser.

Less Appreciated iPhone Feature
However, all these features pale in comparision to another key feature of the iPhone that is equally important yet seems to be less appreciated. This has to do with the sensors that have the ability to detect changes with regard to the iPhone’s position and its environment. These sensors are very tiny yet are very powerful.

iPhone Sensors
The three major sensors featured by the iPhone include:

• an accelerometer,
• a proximity sensor and
• an ambient light sensor.

The iPhone’s accelerometer gives it the ability to detect changes in the phone’s position. Depending on how it is held, the iPhone’s display will rotate either to portrait or landscape, fitting all its contents in a 3.5-inch screen. Because it changes the display according to original ratio, it does not distort images that will commonly be encountered when viewing web pages, videos, or photos.

Another one of the iPhone’s unique sensors include the proximity sensors. These detect the location of he iPhone with regard to the user’s skin. This means that when the user makes a call and hold the phone against his ear, the display will automatically be placed on standby mode. This is an important feature because it serves two functions. For one, shutting off the display when it is not needed saves battery power. Also, it avoids involuntary touches on the multi-touch screen which would be sensitive to even the skin on the user’s face. The display will automatically appear once more as soon as the iPhone is moved away from the user’s face.

Here is a unique way of using the iPhone’s sensors:

Lastly, the iPhone’s ambient light sensor gives this gadget another feature to boast about. Through this sensor, changes in the phone’s environment are automatically detected and will adjust the display’s brightness to the appropriate level. Because of this, the iPhone’s display will never be too bright or too dim.

Although these sensors are not entirely new innovations, it is the first time in the mobile phone industry that they have been used to serve such functions. This definitely gives iPhone users so much more to brag about.

Extend iPhone Battery with iZap

Tuesday, August 14th, 2007 by iPod Geek

Key iPhone’s Features

Wednesday, August 8th, 2007 by iPod Geek

With all the attention it has received, one can now assume that everyone should know about it or should have heard about it at the very least. The real question now is not what the iPhone is, but what it has and what it is capable of doing.

iPhone Multi-Touch Screen
The most important feature of the iPhone is its revolutionary multi-touch screen. This screen voids the necessity for any mechanical button to appear on this gadget. In its simplest terms, this allows you to use your bare fingers to operate it unlike other smart phones that either sport mechanical keyboards or require the use of a stylus. Just by tapping on the screen with your bare skin, you are able to go through its menus, dial numbers, compose SMS or e-mail messages and use the entire functionality of this gadget.

Its 3.5-inch screen displays a virtual keyboard for the purpose of inputting text. Although most people are skeptical about typing with a virtual keyboard, it should be known that Apple has predicted this difficulty and provided the iPhone with features such as automatic spell check, word prediction, and a customizable dictionary that allows its users to add new words. More than this, it addresses the issue of typographical errors common to touch-screen usage through its self-correction capabilities.

When it comes to scrolling, no wheel is found at the side of the iPhone. Instead, the functionality of the multi-touch screen allows its user to scroll up or down just by dragging a finger towards the desired direction. The speed by which it is programmed to scroll is proportional to that of the dragged finger.

Apart from this, the multi-touch screen also enables many other functions such as multi-touch sensing which is commonly used for magnifying or reducing either photos or web pages. Using this, the user can manipulate the size of some objects by simply placing two fingers at either side of the object and then moving them either father apart or closer together. This will not distort any images because they are scaled and resized according to its original dimensions.

iPhone Web Access
In addition to this gadget’s smart features, it allows unrestricted web access through the Mac OS X operating system and the Safari web browser. This allows it to be used just as any other Apple computer actually making it smarter than any other smart phone in the market today.

iPhone Sensors
The iPhone also features automated functions through its specially designed sensors. These sensors work in many different ways. It rotates the screen display according to the position of the phone and also puts the phone on standby mode by turning off the display when it is held up to the user’s ear. Additionally, they automatically adjust to the appropriate brightness required for any given environment.

These are but some of the iPhone’s exclusive features. Most, functions of any other handheld are in place and unlike other all-in-one gadgets, Apple has not compromised the functionality of one feature over another.
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Security of iPhone

Sunday, August 5th, 2007 by iPod Geek

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