The iPhone

[Boggo]

i can't speak on behalf of optus because i have never used on of their caps/plans but with vodafone the flagfall is billed in the '$300' worth of calls, not as an extra.

I assume it is the same for most caps across most companies.

That is from my understanding correct regarding the cap plan, at least that's how I interpreted it anyway! It's a bit bad I'm not 100% sure myself but I guessed that's how it goes, that's how it worked with Vodafone for the past 7 years I was with them. Also I considered the 16GB phone but decided against it as I don't put that much stuff on my phone anyway, and really wanted it more for the applications and emails/internet.

Personally, I think the $49 plan is better value, you get $300 worth of calls and 250MB of internet usage, but the latter becomes redundant when you consider you get free internet usage if you connect to a WiFi, which I am 90% of the time. I think on the $59 cap they give you $350 worth of calls but 500MB of net usage, so no real benefit IMO unless you are a heavier user of the internet. Either way in most capital cities Optus have free WiFi so it's excellent coverage in the major CBD's. Otherwise it's the $79 cap, and you don't pay a cent for the (8GB) iPhone each month and get a lot more calls.

From what I've discovered, Optus is the cheapest and offer the best rates (for the iPhone anyway), otherwise if I didn't mind paying extra Telstra's Next G network is the quickest but you pay extra for the better service...

Thanks folks, much appreciated.

 

[Prospector]

Uses the BoM for current temperature and forecasts, and therefore is very accurate.

Our BOM cant even describe the weather, let alone predict it!

 

[MrBurns]

Mines now showing 21, so it must be 25 outside I guess.

Cant find a silent mode for it , stange how they can make such a magnificent piece of equipment but miss some basic stuff.

I guess it's an IPod first first with a phone attached.

To get aorund the silent mode i leave the vibrating on, it's always on, and just turn the volume down.

Added - hang on the BOM says 21 so it is working oh goody, I can hardly wait to try and work other stuff out instead of have a life.

 

[M34N]

To get silent mode, flick the button just above the volume button located on the top left of the phone. When silent mode is activated it will vibrate and show a picture of a bell with a crossed line through it; easy!

BTW I am typing this reply through my iPhone right now

Mines now showing 21, so it must be 25 outside I guess.

Cant find a silent mode for it , stange how they can make such a magnificent piece of equipment but miss some basic stuff.

I guess it's an IPod first first with a phone attached.

To get aorund the silent mode i leave the vibrating on, it's always on, and just turn the volume down.

Added - hang on the BOM says 21 so it is working oh goody, I can hardly wait to try and work other stuff out instead of have a life.

 

[MrBurns]

To get silent mode, flick the button just above the volume button located on the top left of the phone. Easy
BTW I am typing this reply through my iPhone right now

M34N - Thank you, thank you, thank you,
I must get a pair of thick black rimmed glasses and an IPhone T Shirt

 

[M34N]

No prob

It took me a few days to figure that one out too so don't worry... the more you play around with it and discover other neat tricks, the more surprised you will be. They really have covered NEARLY everything on the iPhone and that's the main reason why I avidly support it.

M34N - Thank you, thank you, thank you,
I must get a pair of thick black rimmed glasses and an IPhone T Shirt

 

[Prospector]

And if you see orange at the silent button switch, it is on Silent!

 

[MrBurns]

And if you see orange at the silent button switch, it is on Silent!

Thanks Prospector. I've got one of those rubber covers, so I cant see that easily without taking it off.
I really recommend them makes the phone "sticky" wont slip out of your hands

 

[ojm]

Thanks Prospector. I've got one of those rubber covers, so I cant see that easily without taking it off.
I really recommend them makes the phone "sticky" wont slip out of your hands

You may like one of these "covers": www.bestskinsever.com

They are like a layer of..glad wrap (maybe a good word to describe it)..that sticks over the phone. Makes less slippy and its invisible and very strong. Only about US$8 too. I've had one on my phone for about 8 months, and just put a replacement one on last week as it was getting a bit scabby.

Had one on my iPhone 2G also, can't recommend them enough.

 

[MrBurns]

You may like one of these "covers": www.bestskinsever.com

They are like a layer of..glad wrap (maybe a good word to describe it)..that sticks over the phone. Makes less slippy and its invisible and very strong. Only about US$8 too. I've had one on my phone for about 8 months, and just put a replacement one on last week as it was getting a bit scabby.

Had one on my iPhone 2G also, can't recommend them enough.

Thanks for that, might try it, they certainly need something , a bit slippery on their own.

 

[alwaysLearning]

http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum-threads.cfm?f=128

good link. You can't beat whirlpool for technology related forum talk

 

[MrBurns]

good link. You can't beat whirlpool for technology related forum talk

Whirlpool's great but this is also turnng put to be a very useful thread

 

[Prospector]

Has anyone worked out how to stop the screen from getting really greasy? I have a cover on it (film variety) but maybe it is just time to replace it?

Midomi is another good application where you say the words of a song and it will let you know what the song is. You dont need to sing it, thank god! Light saber is cool if you are a star wars tragic.

This is the website I have used for info on the iphone:
http://www.everythingicafe.com/forum/

 

[MrBurns]

Has anyone worked out how to stop the screen from getting really greasy? I have a cover on it (film variety) but maybe it is just time to replace it?

Try taking the cover off, it may help.

 

[ck13488]

clean your greasy little fingers before using it...or wipe the screen after use!

ive had my phone for 6 months now and 90% of the time i love it..the other 10% is when i want to text back fast and the autocorrect doesnt do what i want it to and shuffle throws up 20 odd songs in a row i dont want to listen too! on the spot email and internet are also lifesavers sometimes...as scary as that is

major drawback is that im with optus and although their coverage map shows me living in 3g country i have no reception in my room unless my phone sits on my window sill!

best apps are:

1. shazam
2. iOweYou
3. Lux Touch (gets me through many a boring lecture)
4. Road Trip Lite

 

[matty2.0]

I'm thinking about getting one.

I like how Commsec links to iPhone. Check my trades and do my banking with them would be easier.

Anyone have any references for good plans?
I'm very mobile, use email alot, but not multimedia, so probably don't need excessive mobile bandwith.

 

[MrBurns]

I'm thinking about getting one.

I like how Commsec links to iPhone. Check my trades and do my banking with them would be easier.

Anyone have any references for good plans?
I'm very mobile, use email alot, but not multimedia, so probably don't need excessive mobile bandwith.

Have a look at the Blackberry before you do anything, not saying it's better but you should chack it out, it ay suit you better.

 

[ROE]

I'm thinking about getting one.

I like how Commsec links to iPhone. Check my trades and do my banking with them would be easier.

Anyone have any references for good plans?
I'm very mobile, use email alot, but not multimedia, so probably don't need excessive mobile bandwith.

500 meg plan is enough .. I got 500 Meg and i pretty much free use the net when ever i like but not too excessive like 3 or 4 hours on it a day but
half hour here, an hour there no worry.

and I sync all my gmail and contacts to it every day.

 

[Trevor_S]

good link.

Personally I have been awaiting an Android based phone that can handle Next G's 850 MHz, where I live and travel there is really no other choice.

BUT

I think I will go the small light phone and Netbook route. I have been using PDA's and then smartphones for years and find them too cumbersome for my needs. I need something small uncomplicated and for when I cycle (in case of an emergency, when I am out in the bush on my mountain bike by myself) but prefer something with a decent size screen & keyboard (but still small eg a Dell mini 9) for everything else.

 

[ShareGuy]

After buying an iPhone and seeing how many ppl are interested in macs I think apple is the new microsoft hence why I have bought apple since breaking $100