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If AT&T gives discounts this summer for choosing... 2,642 Views / 31 Replies  
If AT&T gives discounts this summer for choosing 2-year plan and locks the phone to their network then it means that other phones without 2-year plan could be moved after let's say 1 year to a...
Posted by vln2, on Apr 29, 2008 at 08:41 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
I bought my iPhone as the 6th person in the store... 1,116 Views / 6 Replies  
I bought my iPhone as the 6th person in the store on day one.
Couple weeks ago I took it to Apple store and it was replaced. I was happy since 4 months earlier when I sent it to Apple for service it...
Posted by vln2, on Apr 20, 2008 at 08:09 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Poll: I bought my iPhone on day one and I knew that I... 5,024 Views / 79 Replies  
I bought my iPhone on day one and I knew that I will buy another one when 3G version comes out.
Even crappy AT&T coverage did not change that.
Today the "Genius" swapped my old iPhone for a new one...
Posted by vln2, on Apr 2, 2008 at 09:27 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Long overdue. Still best thing that happened... 1,519 Views / 17 Replies  
Long overdue. Still best thing that happened since last June.
Posted by vln2, on Mar 6, 2008 at 04:07 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Well, it depends on a case but I have been... 1,030 Views / 5 Replies  
Well, it depends on a case but I have been dealing with AT&T unwillingness to improve signal in my work location since day one. AT&T blamed it on the iPhone so I setup Apple iPhone replacement and it...
Posted by vln2, on Nov 1, 2007 at 04:17 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
We think a few months of patience now will be... 2,267 Views / 38 Replies  
We think a few months of patience now will be rewarded by many years of great third party applications running on safe and reliable iPhones.

So no more talk about damaging or destroying great...
Posted by vln2, on Oct 17, 2007 at 10:38 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
I live in Florida and never had any bubbles since... 19,951 Views / 24 Replies  
I live in Florida and never had any bubbles since the day iPhone went on sale. I have never seen the glass getting foggy with the change of humidity and I go through this every day. Had it on the...
Posted by vln2, on Oct 13, 2007 at 12:24 AM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
I do not know what device you used before the... 1,799 Views / 16 Replies  
I do not know what device you used before the iPhone but from my own experience with IPAQ iPhone does have more limited WiFi reception. I used to pick up about 6+ Access Points on my street, now it...
Posted by vln2, on Oct 9, 2007 at 11:14 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Apple did not release any development tools and... 955 Views / 5 Replies  
Apple did not release any development tools and only threatens any developers that by writing their software they are damaging Apple's product. In their language there is no distinction between those...
Posted by vln2, on Sep 25, 2007 at 10:00 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Apple's warning on new iPhone update 955 Views / 5 Replies  
I guess Apple is warning that the new update coming up later this week will disable altered iPhones.
I think that is going little far. So far the updates did not introduce any significant...
Posted by vln2, on Sep 25, 2007 at 08:57 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
I have to say that it was rather disappointing to... 2,955 Views / 30 Replies  
I have to say that it was rather disappointing to read that Steve Jobs thinks that it may take till late next year for 3G iPhone. But I guess revamping local network infrastructure to 3G may take...
Posted by vln2, on Sep 18, 2007 at 10:18 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
That is true, you can not have business discount... 1,129 Views / 8 Replies  
That is true, you can not have business discount if you have iPhone on your account. Both my wife and I moved from T-Mobile. I setup account for her first and each one of us is eligible for business...
Posted by vln2, on Aug 29, 2007 at 09:50 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
I used external Bluetooth GPS antenna with my old... 1,686 Views / 8 Replies  
I used external Bluetooth GPS antenna with my old HP IPAQ and it is far better solution then the buit-in one. The battery in it lasts couple days.
You can place the Bluetooth antenna on your...
Posted by vln2, on Aug 26, 2007 at 09:54 AM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
I really do not like to advertise but everyone's... 1,197 Views / 13 Replies  
I really do not like to advertise but everyone's situation is different.
It is WDT out of Chicago. Friend of mine recommended it over year ago and I've been using them to call different countries...
Posted by vln2, on Aug 16, 2007 at 10:39 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
There are so many cheap long distance options... 1,197 Views / 13 Replies  
There are so many cheap long distance options that I can not understand why anyone would want to fight network traffic on Skype. Not to mention that they now have software glitches.
I've been using...
Posted by vln2, on Aug 16, 2007 at 12:37 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
You may want to think twice before facing hard... 650 Views / 7 Replies  
You may want to think twice before facing hard core Dell/Blacberry county Tech brass. Although they were surprised that I got the Exchange working on iPhone.
I will have to do a restore but that...
Posted by vln2, on Aug 15, 2007 at 05:33 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
iPhone drops calls while entering appointments 650 Views / 7 Replies  
At this point this is my top concern. I have people calling me and I have to check my schedule and setup appointments. By the time I am moving the time wheel the call drops. I am using Jawbone...
Posted by vln2, on Aug 14, 2007 at 11:57 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
I love the GPS idea!!! Somehow long before... 1,392 Views / 5 Replies  
I love the GPS idea!!!
Somehow long before Apple finally released its headset just looking at the picture I wondered how long it would hang before someone would loose it. After all the earpiece has...
Posted by vln2, on Aug 13, 2007 at 12:38 AM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Kfunk is right. In Google Map just type the... 534 Views / 3 Replies  
Kfunk is right. In Google Map just type the address you are looking for or select it from Contacts (button on lower right). After you see the red pin click on the blue arrow. Link to Google Map will...
Posted by vln2, on Aug 11, 2007 at 02:47 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Are you talking about OpenMoko - Neo 1973? - No... 775 Views / 6 Replies  
Are you talking about OpenMoko - Neo 1973?
- No WiFi
- memory 180 MB (has MicroSD but how many SD cards do you need to carry to match 8Gig in iPhone?
- Slow 266Mhz processor
- No H.264
- No...
Posted by vln2, on Aug 4, 2007 at 11:09 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
That is basically what has happened to me. I... 2,482 Views / 21 Replies  
That is basically what has happened to me. I think the key is in not overdoing the Edge on other networks. I was not interesting in surfing but in testing different network speeds. For surfing I used...
Posted by vln2, on Aug 3, 2007 at 04:00 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Same here, my Exchange access did not work before... 2,952 Views / 48 Replies  
Same here, my Exchange access did not work before and after update it works without making any changes to settings. Apple had to fix something. It was very timely because at work they were going to...
Posted by vln2, on Aug 3, 2007 at 01:02 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
I was curious myself what was going to happen. I... 2,482 Views / 21 Replies  
I was curious myself what was going to happen. I looked today at the bill online and there are no extra charges for each day I was out there (both minutes and data). I was careful not to surf...
Posted by vln2, on Aug 2, 2007 at 11:29 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Just because iPhone in Canada will show different... 2,482 Views / 21 Replies  
Just because iPhone in Canada will show different carrier then AT&T it does not mean iPhone is unlocked.
I came back from Royal Caribbean cruise and in every country and port iPhone was seamlessly...
Posted by vln2, on Aug 2, 2007 at 11:31 AM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Maybe it is just me but I would not trust my cell... 2,298 Views / 9 Replies  
Maybe it is just me but I would not trust my cell phone camera with trip pictures especially if planning to print them. Even though iPhone camera makes decent shots at 2 megapixels (good for screen...
Posted by vln2, on Jul 30, 2007 at 05:36 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
If you use Outlook you can make sure that the... 3,739 Views / 1 Replies  
If you use Outlook you can make sure that the reminders are off on each appointment. I always turn them off while entering each appointment and they do not bother me on iPhone. I suspect in Entourage...
Posted by vln2, on Jul 26, 2007 at 12:00 AM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
This is very good news on Apple, now Reuters... 2,237 Views / 40 Replies  
This is very good news on Apple, now Reuters talked about 270,000 iPhones sold. They also say that the iPhone impact on Apple results will be limited because it will be booked as subscription revenue...
Posted by vln2, on Jul 25, 2007 at 05:32 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
First with the car: are you aware that the data... 2,237 Views / 40 Replies  
First with the car: are you aware that the data from your car's computer leading into crash can be used against you by your insurance and in the court?
I have a great admiration for what you do but...
Posted by vln2, on Jul 25, 2007 at 01:15 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
First of all it is not true that iPhone is more... 2,237 Views / 40 Replies  
First of all it is not true that iPhone is more exposed then any other PDA to snooping. For experienced, skilled person your contacts list can be extracted from any device and most of them have more...
Posted by vln2, on Jul 25, 2007 at 12:47 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Weaker iPhone sales 2,237 Views / 40 Replies  
Few weeks ago we were led to believe that iPhone sales estimates during the first weekend could reach 700,000. New report lowers figures to 146,000 iPhone customers in weeks and says that only 40% of...
Posted by vln2, on Jul 25, 2007 at 12:44 AM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Mine froze only once, next day after purchase on... 17,271 Views / 39 Replies  
Mine froze only once, next day after purchase on YouTube. No problems since then. I think it is prone to potential time outs with Edge so I simply do not use it except for email. Works fine on WiFi....
Posted by vln2, on Jul 22, 2007 at 11:57 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Poll: I have nothing against AT&T as long as they... 2,065 Views / 43 Replies  
I have nothing against AT&T as long as they improve signal at my work location. I think it is doable.
Here is iPhone Field Test Mode (use at your own risk):
IPhone: iPhone Field Test Mode Lets You...
Posted by vln2, on Jul 21, 2007 at 07:55 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Obviously in his case Apple has to replace the... 1,513 Views / 26 Replies  
Obviously in his case Apple has to replace the iPhone. I hope he tells us about his experience.
Posted by vln2, on Jul 21, 2007 at 07:10 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
I guess incorrect reporting of charged battery is... 1,513 Views / 26 Replies  
I guess incorrect reporting of charged battery is a widespread issue. Apple said it is charged but it just reports is differently.
Apple says iPhone battery issue is a bug - Blog - WirelessInfo.com...
Posted by vln2, on Jul 21, 2007 at 06:56 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
This was first reported on MacNN News and I just... 851 Views / 9 Replies  
This was first reported on MacNN News and I just put the info into Google and the article came up with the picture. It was around midnight. I saved the link but next morning entire article was...
Posted by vln2, on Jul 21, 2007 at 05:19 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
I have seen a picture of said device which was... 851 Views / 9 Replies  
I have seen a picture of said device which was supposedly posted by some Asian maker involved in production of iPhone about 10 days ago. It was on the net for 2-3 hours before Apple threatened them...
Posted by vln2, on Jul 21, 2007 at 02:49 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
I think that cloth is great. You probably had... 10,142 Views / 36 Replies  
I think that cloth is great. You probably had some dirt on top of the screen which could have scratched it when applying pressure on the cloth.
I use first couple drops of water and spread it evenly...
Posted by vln2, on Jul 21, 2007 at 02:07 AM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Poll: I guess Google is trying to show its muscle... 2,065 Views / 43 Replies  
I guess Google is trying to show its muscle getting a large piece of auctioned airwaves spectrum (700 MHz) and trying to setup open network platform to be used by any mobile device or service....
Posted by vln2, on Jul 21, 2007 at 12:03 AM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Thanks for your clarification. That explains why... 5,335 Views / 69 Replies  
Thanks for your clarification. That explains why different types of password may require addition of $. I used the scenario you have mentioned.
I absolutely agree about WPA but these days almost...
Posted by vln2, on Jul 20, 2007 at 12:35 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Poll: I live in Sarasota where they wanted to cover the... 2,065 Views / 43 Replies  
I live in Sarasota where they wanted to cover the entire county by WiMax. Now it covers downtown but Comcast and Verizon were fighting them to death and the project did not move forward. Another...
Posted by vln2, on Jul 20, 2007 at 09:05 AM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
I did not know about it before as well but on... 5,335 Views / 69 Replies  
I did not know about it before as well but on another thread about WiFi issues with iPhone someone wrote about adding $ in front of your password in your home router settings. If it works without it...
Posted by vln2, on Jul 19, 2007 at 11:37 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Poll: Hey if it means being able to use iPhone as a... 2,065 Views / 43 Replies  
Hey if it means being able to use iPhone as a phone with good coverage yes I would.
I can adjust spectrum coverage on our CISCO Access Points remotely sitting in my office. I know AT&T should be...
Posted by vln2, on Jul 19, 2007 at 01:34 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Poll: After switching to AT&T from T-Mobile I have no... 2,065 Views / 43 Replies  
After switching to AT&T from T-Mobile I have no signal inside the building at work. I called AT&T and was told in a nice way that the area has good coverage and their advice was to get my company to...
Posted by vln2, on Jul 19, 2007 at 11:58 AM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
For me $ sign worked in front of the password,... 72,604 Views / 36 Replies  
For me $ sign worked in front of the password, did not have to do anything else. It's been working for a week now and it picks up WiFi Access Point automatically every time. Before that I tried DNS...
Posted by vln2, on Jul 16, 2007 at 09:12 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Interesting, I know that my old HP IPAQ used lots... 5,335 Views / 69 Replies  
Interesting, I know that my old HP IPAQ used lots of battery power. I've noticed that adding Bluetooth to WiFi increased power consumption noticeably. Perhaps then Bluetooth uses more power then...
Posted by vln2, on Jul 16, 2007 at 06:13 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
I understand, it all depends on the frustration... 5,335 Views / 69 Replies  
I understand, it all depends on the frustration level.
My own experiences in no particular order:
- WiFi started working great and always on once I put $ sign in front of the password (annoying -...
Posted by vln2, on Jul 16, 2007 at 02:35 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
I use Jawbone with iPhone and it works great.... 826 Views / 3 Replies  
I use Jawbone with iPhone and it works great. Actually sounds lot better then with my old phone or through iPhone speaker. Jawbone key point is noise canceling technology. This is the only BT headset...
Posted by vln2, on Jul 14, 2007 at 12:08 AM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
If you have something to add to the discussion... 1,413 Views / 25 Replies  
If you have something to add to the discussion about WM or S60 go ahead. I suspect you don't and the post shows it.
Posted by vln2, on Jul 12, 2007 at 07:35 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Wait, I just realized that your Nokia N80 has 3G.... 1,413 Views / 25 Replies  
Wait, I just realized that your Nokia N80 has 3G. I would not buy current iPhone and instead wait until 3G version of iPhone - probably 6+ months. I think you can get by with what you have just fine...
Posted by vln2, on Jul 12, 2007 at 06:04 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
I don’t think you will be disappointed with the... 1,413 Views / 25 Replies  
I don’t think you will be disappointed with the iPhone. I bought Nokia N75 (same Symbian S60) for my wife switching to AT&T and even though it has many, many choices it really does not compare to the...
Posted by vln2, on Jul 12, 2007 at 04:35 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
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