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Tue, 29 Jul 2008 12:11:11 +0000

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By: Kris Cain

Kris Cain — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 04:30:25 +0000

Good article. I have been beta testing the 2.0 software for a while now through my job. The OTA syncing works really, really well with Exchange. It took them a while to get it right though, and I bet they are still working out the kinks.

I agree that the keyboard is pretty bad. BUT with a little practice and paying attention it can actually be pretty good. I will say they they were NOT thinking about ladies with fingernails when they creating the lovely “heat sensitive” screen. I actually have to put a finger pad on it for it to work. Oh well.. I have gotten used to it and now it works pretty darn good.

I also have been doing pretty good using it with one hand. But, like you… this is my secondary device. My first and favorite is an ATT Tilt, which I am in love with. When I need to do a lot of texting or emailing, this is what i use. If i text from the iPhone it’s because I feel like “practicing” … or torturing myself.

Now, if only they would make more options for SMS like forwarding a msg, and add MMS, I would be happy.

I LOVE the mobile browser and use it quite a bit. I am hoping to be able to get my hands on the 3G version. (Yes, I am spoiled at work).

Enjoy your iPhone!

By: iPhoneholic

iPhoneholic — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 14:48:12 +0000

I love iPhone even there no physical keyboard on it
virtual keyboard is Ok…
Nokia, iPhone,Blackbery…well.. nothing perfect guys…

By: Sean Klein

Sean Klein — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:22:55 +0000

Another interesting thought for a possible keyboard fix could be a third party, or even Apple so it looks as nice as their usual hardware, would be a keyboard attachment. I haven’t ever used the XBOX 360 keyboard attachment for the controllers, but something of that sort would be nice. Also a keyboard that sits on a desk and works like palm keyboards of a few years ago. It would have to let you rotate the iPhone to the landscape orientation, but why not? The iPhone is supposed to be the next generation of computing isn’t it?

By: Tyler Willis

Tyler Willis — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 01:22:33 +0000

re: podcasts, check out stitcher.com I know they’re working on an iapp version of their iwebapp.

By: David Hunter

David Hunter — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 18:48:24 +0000

so are we thinking that the turn off the at&t service refund application fee will work with the new 3g phone as well next month?

By: Brian Warren

Brian Warren — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 17:15:03 +0000

Alex, a slide-out keyboard would indeed be handy! It would add a bit in size and weight to the device, more even than a normal keyboard, so there’s still a trade-off. One I could see lots of people willing to make though (not myself, I think).

By: Donnie Berkholz

Donnie Berkholz — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 17:01:20 +0000

The keyboard is a real killer for me too. The other thing I’d like to do with a new phone is have the capability to record interviews Scoble-style, so I suspect I’ll be waiting another generation. It seems like the iPhone is where developers are going, though, so it’s where all the cool apps will be.

By: Alex

Alex — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 23:09:19 +0000

Nice phone/camera - lacks a keyboard.

By: Siftin-com

Siftin-com — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 23:00:55 +0000

Thanks for this post. Between iphone, nokia and blackberry, I will choose blackberry anyday. Whats ur view on Nokia n96?

By: iPhone Junkie

iPhone Junkie — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 20:10:26 +0000

While the keyboard isn’t the best, I still love my iPhone and will probably shell out for the 3g too.

By: Brian Dusablon

Brian Dusablon — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 19:48:43 +0000

I picked up a Curve in February, on TMobile’s crappy data system. I really do like the phone, but the rollerball can get annoying, and the hourglass is really bad, had to remove the battery multiple times to reset to get rid of the hourglass.

Got the Curve for next-to-nothing due to some negotiations with the Biz rep for TM. If I don’t take a huge hit on downgrading my plan (wife still uses MyFavs), then I will be selling the Curve and moving to the iPhone and AT&T.

I wish I didn’t have to switch to AT&T, but if that’s what I have to do, I will, because this new version of the iPhone is almost everything I need, and I’ll get use to the onscreen keyboard, I’m sure.

By: Jeff Ventura

Jeff Ventura — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 11:53:53 +0000

Alex, interesting post. Right now, I am torn between getting the BB Curve on Verizon, or dumping Verizon altogether and getting an iPhone 3G. Really torn on this. Been a BB user for a long time, but my gut tells me that the iPhone, as a platform, will really turn into something spectacular.

I used to use BES, but now that I’ve changed jobs, I don’t need it any longer. I use BIS exclusively now.

Still, tough call: BB Curve or iPhone 3G?

By: SKhan

SKhan — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 11:05:51 +0000

They are really reaching out to a different market in my mind here. I like the concept. I wonder what will happen with it and how it will function.

Also, there has been so many complaints about a blackberry as a phone, the quality isnt always the best. I wonder how this will work.

By: Mi

Mi — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 08:46:31 +0000

I have been searching for a good comparison between the new iPhone and the upcoming Blackberry, all I found were technical specs that were pros for some and cons for some other people. Thanks!