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Replying to: kurtamaxxxguy (Nov 07, 2008 7:44 am) |
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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? |
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Replying to: lucien2 (Nov 11, 2008 6:49 am) Keep in mind, however, that the monthly rates for iPhones are higher, which is a bummer. Bob |
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Replying to: lucien2 (Nov 11, 2008 6:49 am) 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) |
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Replying to: lucien2 (Nov 11, 2008 6:49 am) 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.
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I hope everyone took a moment today to remember the sacrifices made by our Military personnel past and present. Don't forget that the ceremonies were begun both to honour the fallen and to commit ourselves to solving our conflicts in more peaceful ways. |
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Replying to: volkov (Nov 11, 2008 2:49 pm) Save for that, and based on Brenda's enthusiasm, an iPhone will probably be it. |
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Replying to: volkov (Nov 11, 2008 2:49 pm) Of course, you have already tried a new battery? $30-$40 usually is the cost.
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Replying to: saedave (Nov 12, 2008 9:24 am) |
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Replying to: lucien2 (Nov 11, 2008 6:49 am) With the BB you can use google calender and easily do an over the air sync. As for importing the calender from the Mac to google you'd have to check that out. Importing the settings from the verizon email will be simple, you just need the server settings and BB will set that up automatically in "email setup". If you get the curve and it doesn't have the video camera there is an OS upgrade for that, but if you're area has 3G I'd say definitely go for the Bold or Storm..there are many new applications on that version such as PDF, Word, Excel and PPT viewers and simultaneous voice and data capabilities. |
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