iPhone/other smart phone questions
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Hi, gang. I'm thinking of upgrading to a smart phone, and I've identified two routes that I may go down.
Route 1:
Buy a 32GB iPhone and replace my current phone and iPod classic (30gb).
Route 2:
Buy a 32GB or 64GB iPod Touch 4G and some other smart phone that is able to work as a wireless hotspot. Thereby giving me virtually all the features of an iPhone plus all the features of the other smart phone.
Concerns:
The iPod Touch 4G camera is not as good as the iPhone 4's, and I'd like to have a good portable camera for filming.
The iPod Touch 4G has half the RAM of the iPhone 4.
I'm currently using 27.8GB on my iPod and I'm not sure I'd be able to fit all my music plus apps, pictures and video comfortably on a 32GB iPhone 4.
So, basically I have three questions for you all: How much space do apps, pictures, videos and other miscellany take up on your iPhones? Which of the two routes would you recommend I take (or do you have a different route to recommend)? And which phones do you know of and recommend that can become a wi-fi hotspot?
Sorry for the huge post, but I'd like some help if possible. :) -
I had a 16 gig iPhone 3G and now I have a 32 gig iPhone 4. It never ever even gets remotely close to being full. I can put multiple entire anime TV series on there no problem. The only way it can be full is if you try to put every mp3 you have on there all at once. Simple answer, don't do that. Make and use playlists. Every morning manage it and sync it, and there's no problem.
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I just sync certain artists.Apreche said:I had a 16 gig iPhone 3G and now I have a 32 gig iPhone 4. It never ever even gets remotely close to being full. I can put multiple entire anime TV series on there no problem. The only way it can be full is if you try to put every mp3 you have on there all at once. Simple answer, don't do that. Make and use playlists. Every morning manage it and sync it, and there's no problem.
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I'm not going to advise an iPhone purchase (not a huge fan personally), but I recommend getting a device that does as many functions as possible and as a result allows you to consolidate the devices you carry and maintain. For example, a long while ago I got a blackberry and instantly I no longer carried a MP3 player because the blackberry could do that. Then I got a Droid and now I no longer carry a laptop almost anywhere (even on trips) because I can do most of the things I did on my laptop on my Droid now.
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If you get another smart phone, that will duplicate 95% of the functionality of the iPod Touch. You should get another smart phone and then the iPod Nano as a music player. I played with one in a store the other day, and it's really cute and fun.
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I have some 3.8GB of apps on my iPhone but that includes my ~1.5GB research library. The rest is about 100 apps, roughly half of which are games.
I would add to Luke's solution that, as far as avoiding duplication of features, you can also go iPod touch and any cheap candybar phone that can tether. -
I think the previous iPod nano is better than the newest one. The newest one could work a lot better if they made it a little smaller and put a strap on it to make it a wrist-watch. Also wireless headphones. The previous nano had a video camera and I would try to get one cheap instead of the current one.Luke Burrage said:If you get another smart phone, that will duplicate 95% of the functionality of the iPod Touch. You should get another smart phone and then the iPod Nano as a music player. I played with one in a store the other day, and it's really cute and fun.
But yeah, right now I would either get iPhone 4 or other smartphone + iPod nano. -
Are there any cheap candybar phones that offer wifi tethering? I don't think bluetooth tethering will work on an iPod Touch.
Also, I probably should have stated in my original post that a large part of my wanting an iPhone/iPod Touch was for the screen size and the apps. I'd rather have one of those two than a Nano. -
The LG Ally is $50 with VZW contract. It's an Android phone that Engadget liked.
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The iPod Nano Watch Is Here and It Is Glorious
There are at least 3 companies I know of making straps compatible with the new Nano's clip. Solves 1 problem, but on the downside it is still just a bit large. -
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I was surprised at how well such a tiny touch screen worked on the iPod Nano. Maybe I shouldn't have been, because that's the kind of thing Apple does really well. However, making it smaller, the size of a wrist watch, would probably render it unusable.
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It's the perfect size to recase it, dieselpunk it up, and make a replica of Brock Samson's videowatch from the Venture Brothers. It's so small that you could just build the watch to hold the iPod, and remove it when necessary; you could even put together a tiny battery pack and tuck it in the watch to extend battery life.Luke Burrage said:However, making it smaller, the size of a wrist watch, would probably render it unusable.
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I meant the screen size.
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I know, I was just throwing out a project idea. It's a cool device.Luke Burrage said:I meant the screen size.
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My iPhone is fucked. I now have two options:
1. Buy a replacement iPhone 3GS now for about 200 euros, or cheaper if I can find one unlocked and second hand (unlikely). Then in the summer, when the new iPhone comes out, get the new iPhone for free.
2. Wait until the 24th of February without a phone, and then is the earliest date I can get a new iPhone for free, but it'll be the iPhone 4. It'll then be another 2 years before I can get a free upgrade to an iPhone 6 or whatever is out by then.
What do you think? I'm in no hurry either way. I'm quite enjoying not having a phone, but will need one for work in the coming months. -
The last time I was in a similar predicament, I bought the cheapest POS regular cell phone that would work on the network and used it until such a time as I could properly address the issue.
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I really like the idea of the John's Phone, I just wish the screen on the top could handle simple SMS.
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Why not get a shit phone, or use a old one, just so you can be easily reachable, then getting a iPhone 5 for free when it's out? Or would you need to give them a older iPhone for the getting-one-for-free thing to work?
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John's Phone is just hipster tech.
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Because the way I need the phone for work, a shit phone won't cut it. I have all my contacts in one place, along with email, web browsing, etc, also my calendar and notes and everything. Some of that I can duplicate on my iPod Touch, but when I'm traveling I can't rely on a shitty phone, certainly not one without email functionality.Aria said:Why not get a shit phone, or use a old one, just so you can be easily reachable, then getting a iPhone 5 for free when it's out? Or would you need to give them a older iPhone for the getting-one-for-free thing to work?
I'm not sure how I'm not properly addressing the issue now. What is going to change in the next month?Rym said:The last time I was in a similar predicament, I bought the cheapest POS regular cell phone that would work on the network and used it until such a time as I could properly address the issue.
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I am about to make the plunge and grab me a Galaxy S phone (new google phone T-Moble has). It was Andorid 2.3 (Gingerbread) has no middleware installed on it, and after two years can swap out the card to a Metro PCS like service for continued use. Finally going to make the jump to the smartphone elite.
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It really depends on individual circumstances. When I did that, I was three months away from ending a contract I didn't wish to extend. I just needed minimal phone service until a specific relatively near deadline. Your situation is obviously different. ;^)Luke Burrage said:I'm not sure how I'm not properly addressing the issue now. What is going to change in the next month?
My Pre is barely holding on. I could get a new Droid RIGHT NOW at almost no cost if I extend my Sprint contract, or I can wait until June and be free. -
Rym, it's time to take the pre out back with a shotgun...Rym said:My Pre is barely holding on. I could get a new Droid RIGHT NOW at almost no cost if I extend my Sprint contract, or I can wait until June and be free.
If this comes to Verizon it will be my next phone.Coldguy said:I am about to make the plunge and grab me a Galaxy S phone (new google phone T-Moble has). It was Andorid 2.3 (Gingerbread) has no middleware installed on it, and after two years can swap out the card to a Metro PCS like service for continued use. Finally going to make the jump to the smartphone elite.
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The ONLY problems I have with the Pre are the lack of app support and the low-resolution last-generation screen. In almost all other aspects, I find it superior or equal to other options.George Patches said:Rym, it's time to take the pre out back with a shotgun...
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You talking about the Galaxy S in general or the features? Verizon already has the Galaxy S, branded as the Fascinate. Right now they're shipping them with Android 2.1 on them and there's an update that will get them some of the features of 2.2, but they're not up to Froyo yet. If you're inclined you can root it and get it up to 2.2. As far as the features Coldguy listed, you can forget them. Verizon phones are always going to ship with some kind of bloatware installed.George Patches said:If this comes to Verizon it will be my next phone.
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I'm talking about a Google Nexus S. Rooting is fun and all (I did it to a Moto Droid), but a pain if you have a warranty issue. The only bloatware my original Droid shipped with was Facebook. If I can get a Nexus S similarly setup on Verizon then I will be a very happy man.Techparadox said:You talking about the Galaxy S in general or the features?
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So I got my iPhone today. It is very shiny. I've spent way too much time already playing around with it. I have much more to do and applications/settings/ringtones to update.
I don't think I will get a screen protector, but just a case to protect the back of it.
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Screen protectors aren't necessary. That glass screen is scratchproof against just about anything that wouldn't crack it anyway.
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Double true. My 3G and my 4 have both been naked with no problems. Just don't do anything really stupid, and you'll be alright.WindUpBird said:Screen protectors aren't necessary. That glass screen is scratchproof against just about anything that wouldn't crack it anyway.
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Naked 3GS for over a year and a half now and only two quarter-inch scratches. You can't really even see these scratches once the phone is lit up unless you are looking for them or there is really bad glare.Apreche said:
Double true. My 3G and my 4 have both been naked with no problems. Just don't do anything really stupid, and you'll be alright.WindUpBird said:Screen protectors aren't necessary. That glass screen is scratchproof against just about anything that wouldn't crack it anyway.
Time to start getting yourself some apps! The only thing you won't discover in most of the internets "essentials" lists or iTune's App Store Hall of Fame is that the iOS has become a haven for ports of great board games. Carcassone is the shit. Settlers of Catan is a decent implementation as well. Other ones on my phone right now are Roll Through the Ages, Zombie Dice, Zooloretto, Neuroshima Hex, and Wabash Cannonball (Chicago Express). -
I might have to make a case for my phone with a tiny cloth inside to wipe the screen.
As for apps, I'm beyond overwhelmed. I was able to get the wallpaper I've had on all my phones and a few custom ringtones for now. I'm still a very sad panda that I can't get my Azumaga Daioh Eye Catcher tune as a text tune unless I jailbreak my phone. :(
I don't know how many games I will put on my phone right now, but down the line I will. I really want to make sure I have all the essentials that I was used to on my other phone.
So far the phone is great. The connection isn't as good as my previous phone was at work, but who knows. I still have so much fiddling to do before everything is perfect for me. -
Just make sure you take your phone out and clean it from time to time - if dirt gets trapped in the back, and it rubs or presses, gorilla glass or no, it can score the glass, which makes it much easier to break. Amount of time that takes varies - it's not happened to a few of my friends, but I also have two friends(who admittedly let their phones rattle about in their handbags when they're not using them) it did, with one merely scoring the glass badly, the other actually getting a clean snap right down the back of the phone, about a quarter inch from the righthand side.Ro said:I might have to make a case for my phone with a tiny cloth inside to wipe the screen.
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Added bonus for jailbreaking, emulators. I've been playing the mega mans. Aw mans.Ro said:I'm still a very sad panda that I can't get my Azumaga Daioh Eye Catcher tune as a text tune unless I jailbreak my phone. :(
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Got my new iphone. It was meant to cost 240 euro, but nobody asked for any money or a card. Maybe it will be added to my monthly t-Mobile bill, but if not it seems I might have gotten it for free.
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Shopkeeper wasn't looking, eh?Luke Burrage said:Got my new iphone. It was meant to cost 240 euro, but nobody asked for any money or a card. Maybe it will be added to my monthly t-Mobile bill, but if not it seems I might have gotten it for free.
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Rym, IIRC you haven't actually played that game, so you have no right posting videos.
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Anyone with an AT&T iPhone who already pays for unlimited texting: go log into your account today. There is a new feature for the same price that is unlimited text and unlimited minutes to any cell phone on any network. Ridiculous deal. You can probably cut your minutes down next month after you see how it effects your usage. The AT&T iPhone just became cheaper than Verizon's.
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Who uses minutes?gundabad said:You can probably cut your minutes down next month after you see how it effects your usage. The AT&T; iPhone just became cheaper than Verizon's.
I used 4 this past month. -
Are you having the same problem my mom's Pre has, where the slide for the keyboard is almost dead?Rym said:My Pre is barely holding on. I could get a new Droid RIGHT NOW at almost no cost if I extend my Sprint contract, or I can wait until June and be free.
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I also use almost zero minutes. However, the minimum minute plan is incredibly huge. I have a bajilllion rollover minutes, yet I'm forced to pay an exorbitant price every month to get more minutes I'm not using. If I could only pay for the minutes I use, my bill would be less than half. It's a racket, since there's no alternative.Rym said:
Who uses minutes?gundabad said:You can probably cut your minutes down next month after you see how it effects your usage. The AT&T; iPhone just became cheaper than Verizon's.
I used 4 this past month. -
Four? That is inhuman! I use about 150-200 per month and yes, it is a racker. I had a few thousand rollover minutes but my wife uses her phone for work since is always on the go and they need to get in touch with her all the time (no, they will not buy her a phone or reimburse her). She now uses 1200 minutes per month. This will help us big time. Rollover minutes just expired last month and I had bunoed our plan up past the minimum.
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Who the hell do you call? I only use the phone to meet people, coordinate meeting people, or talk to someone I can't skype/email.gundabad said:Four? That is inhuman! I use about 150-200 per month and yes, it is a racker.
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I just bought a phone/plan with Virgin Mobile. Anyone have any horror stories they'd like to warn me with?
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It's the same as Bell Mobility, just a different brand.Kaptain K said:I just bought a phone/plan with Virgin Mobile. Anyone have any horror stories they'd like to warn me with?
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Oh, well Bell is the company I just finished a contract with so that's good. I was attracted by Virgin's no-contract model and since I chose a really cheap phone, it won't even take very long to pay off.
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Sprint, actually. And I have VM; they're pretty rock-solid, and the Android phone they have (the Intercept) is pretty good.Apreche said:
It's the same as Bell Mobility, just a different brand.Kaptain K said:I just bought a phone/plan with Virgin Mobile. Anyone have any horror stories they'd like to warn me with?
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I got a middle of the road phone without any frills since like a lot of people the only reason I need a telephone is for business/work.
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My brother in law is a cutting edge guy, getting the 2g, 3G, and iPhone 4. He's passed his previous one downs to me.
Each one I've unlocked, jailbroken and thrown in my FIDO pay as you go sim card. I roughly pay about $20 a month, and when I want data (honestly, there's not a lot of times in my day I'm not near a wifi) I can pay the $2 for the day pass or the $7 for the week pass.
For me, I get all I want out of the iPhone and no one I know with an iPhone can compete with even 2x my phone bill, more often 3x is the starting spot. Oh yeah, an no contract either. -
That sounds like a great plan. If you jailbreak a phone, how does that effect features like call waiting and answering service?
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It all works as per the Fido system. Although you don't get the handy iphone voicemail screen, it's more like just calling right into the Bell callanswer or something.
If you can find someone's older iphone in a drawer because they've moved on, it's a goldmine.
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