Apple PDA
By Neena on Jul 9, 2008 in Books, Technology
If you use an Apple PDA (aka iPod Touch as PDA or iPhone), you are probably eagerly awaiting the launch of the iPhone 3G on Friday.
I know I am.
No, I’m not going to be one of the masses that will be in line at the Apple Store Friday morning (although I would love to be). I will certainly be watching the world’s reaction to this new Apple technology. And I will explore how this device can make life easier if not more fun. And I will weigh the pros and the cons. I will analyze and basically bide my time until my contract with my current carrier runs out.
Will I get an iPhone 3G then? Maybe.
What I want to know is how many people with the “old” iPhone - just slightly over 1 year old at that, will be tossing this novel Apple PDA away and replacing it with a new 3G version? Is technology really that disposable?
6 Comment(s)
By mannequin on Jul 9, 2008 | Reply
ggrr.. Mr. Man has an “old” iPhone and just has to have the very latest technology so he will be in line Friday morn. He is NOT however, tossing his old one aside; some lucky recipient in the family will be the benefactor.
Lovin all things Apple,
but especially Steve Jobs
By Neena on Jul 9, 2008 | Reply
mannequin,
What about you? Will you be in line as well? I would love to hear what you think of the new iPhone come Friday!
By BK on Jul 15, 2008 | Reply
Apple is really creating a phenomenon all over the world. Over the weekend, I read reports in the newspaper of people queuing up all over the world. I read about how a guy went to the store 11 hours before the store opened and that is still not the ‘craziest’ guy. Maybe I would have queued up too if it was launching in Singapore last on Friday. Apparently, it is not launching yet and I may have to wait for another few weeks or months before it’s launch.
By Tim on Jul 16, 2008 | Reply
I got my new iPhone and loving it. This device is great for those of us fortunate enough to work from home. I’m no longer tied to my home office all day! Sadly, I’m one of those crazy people that waited in line for mine (up at 5am).
By Neena on Jul 17, 2008 | Reply
Tim,
I have iPhone envy! Are you syncing with mobileme and using the “push” capability? Would love to hear more!
By Tim on Jul 22, 2008 | Reply
Neena,
I don’t use MobileMe. Maybe I don’t know all the capabilities of MobileMe but I don’t really see the use for it. I also use a Mac computer and my iPhone automatically syncs with my Mac every time I charge it up. It syncs my calendar, email, photos, videos, address book, music, podcasts, etc etc etc.
When I’m away, I can sync up my email by just refreshing my inbox on my iPhone. So far it works great.
The nice thing about the new iPhone is the GPS capabilities as well a the Apps since Steve Jobs opened the phone up to 3rd parties. A cool free App I just downloaded is from MochaSoft. With this App, I can actually access my Mac at home through my iPhone anywhere … I guess it is sort of like “Go to My PC” that you might have heard about.