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#13584 of 14566 Re: Manual on the XT -- again? [kurtamaxxxguy] by p0926 Nov 07, 2008 (10:08 am)
Replying to: kurtamaxxxguy (Nov 07, 2008 7:44 am) As much as I complain about Subaru dropping the manual option from the XT, I'm secretly glad that's it's not available since that's my number one argument for not being tempted to consider upgrading -Frank
#13585 of 14566 Re: Manual on the XT -- again? [kurtamaxxxguy] by lucien2 Nov 07, 2008 (5:49 pm)
Replying to: kurtamaxxxguy (Nov 07, 2008 7:44 am) The only thing Kirsten will give up her clutch for is a hybrid....so the list of potential new cars shrinks every year. Alarmingly, 2 top Subaru contenders are now off- Legacy wagon and Forester. That leaves only the Impreza 5 from SoA.
#13586 of 14566 tech question by lucien2 Nov 11, 2008 (6:49 am)
ok, so Kirsten needs, really really needs, a new phone. And it ought to be a smartphone, to boot. I don't really know much about the market- I take whatever Blackberry the office gives me. She's dying for an iPhone. She has her calendar on an ancient Mac, via Palm OS leftover from a long dead PDA. She gets her email (a verizon acct) via Outlook on a more recent PC given to her by her Dad for Skype purposes. She has a low tolerance for tech problems, and is happiest when things turn on and "work." She expects to be able to use the device for emailing, scheduling, phoning and such. She'll get PO'ed if it doesn't sync easily to her desktop; while she loves working with tools on the house, she's more or less allergic to electronics troubleshooting. Yes, I realize it is probably time for her to start using Outlook on her PC for her calendar needs, and put the 6-7 year old iBook out to pasture. I will work on that. Any thoughts? Replies to this message: rsholland (Nov 11, 2008 6:53 am) ladywclass (Nov 11, 2008 2:28 pm) volkov (Nov 11, 2008 2:49 pm) lucien2 (Nov 11, 2008 5:39 pm) saedave (Nov 12, 2008 9:24 am) volkov (Nov 12, 2008 10:49 am) caliberchic (Nov 14, 2008 6:22 am)
#13587 of 14566 Re: tech question [lucien2] by rsholland Nov 11, 2008 (6:53 am)
Replying to: lucien2 (Nov 11, 2008 6:49 am) My son recently got a new iPhone G3 (the cheaper version with less memory), and he loves it. Keep in mind, however, that the monthly rates for iPhones are higher, which is a bummer. Bob
#13588 of 14566 Re: tech question [lucien2] by ladywclass Nov 11, 2008 (2:28 pm)
Replying to: lucien2 (Nov 11, 2008 6:49 am) I wanted a smart phone last spring when we were in the market for new phones .. I wanted to consolidate the gadgets that I carry around. My husband surprised me with an iPhone - albeit the older model (pre-release of the 3G). I absolutely love it. It is very user friendly. That being said, I will tell you that I rarely try to sync things between desktop and the iPhone. There is a backup in the iTunes should I need it. I love the calendar on the iPhone - and can set 2 alerts for appointments. It's a "set it and forget it". The only thing that it does not have is a voice activated dialing. You have to press at least one key to call anyone. The internet can be a bit slow at times, but if you are using it where there is a wireless connection it's very quick. It's extremely easy to text once you are accustomed to the keyboard. In some areas (such as browsing) you can turn the phone horizontally and have a larger keyboard. My husband has a Samsung Blackjack. He loves his phone, but he also asked for an iTouch for his bday in September - which is also loves. My aunt also has an iPhone (since about a year ago) and also really loves the thing. Any other questions? Brenda (goddess_with_an_iPhone)
#13589 of 14566 Re: tech question [lucien2] by volkov Nov 11, 2008 (2:49 pm)
Replying to: lucien2 (Nov 11, 2008 6:49 am) I'm going through much the same decision making process myself as my old phone will no longer charge and I'd like to text more, but hate having to use a number keyboard. Everyone I know with a "Crackberry" really likes it, but don't be afraid to invest in a more "cost-effective" version if you don't need all the fancy business integration. As a business tool the i-phone comes up a little short, but as a consumer device it gets great reviews for ease of use and would readily perform all the tasks it sounds like you need. Does she have long nails? One of the problems with the i-phone interface is that it is a heat sensor, so women with long nails have trouble typing and can't use a stylet as she may be used to from her Palm. Replies to this message: lucien2 (Nov 11, 2008 5:39 pm) saedave (Nov 12, 2008 9:24 am) volkov (Nov 12, 2008 10:49 am)
#13590 of 14566 November 11 by volkov Nov 11, 2008 (3:11 pm)
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#13591 of 14566 Re: tech question [volkov] by lucien2 Nov 11, 2008 (5:39 pm)
Replying to: volkov (Nov 11, 2008 2:49 pm) she's a cellist, so no girly nails for her. From what I've read today, it looks like the best bet is to wait a couple of weeks. The pre-holiday explosion of new gear is about to erupt, apparently, and it sounds like the Blackberry Storm is going to be worth a serious look. Save for that, and based on Brenda's enthusiasm, an iPhone will probably be it.
#13592 of 14566 Re: tech question [volkov] by saedave Nov 12, 2008 (9:24 am)
Replying to: volkov (Nov 11, 2008 2:49 pm) as my old phone will no longer charge Of course, you have already tried a new battery? $30-$40 usually is the cost. Replies to this message: volkov (Nov 12, 2008 10:49 am)
#13593 of 14566 Re: tech question [saedave] by volkov Nov 12, 2008 (10:49 am)
Replying to: saedave (Nov 12, 2008 9:24 am) It appears to be a charger interface issue with it kicking out of the charge cycle and shutting off after a couple of minutes even though it indicates the battery is low. Then I wiggle and shoogle it a bit and it starts charging again. Sometimes for a couple of hours and sometimes for 30 seconds. If the planets are aligned, I can get a full charge which lasts. I could try a battery, but if it doesn't work, I'm out the $$. I can get a new phone for the same amount as a battery, plus get the keyboard option. The i-Phone or Crackberry will be more but really only a minor indulgence.