iPhone 4 Announced Today

[Moonliner]

Originally Posted by CoasterMatt

I just wanna know if it blends.

I got the blender for Christmas last year, if anyone wants to supply the iPhone I'll be happy to test that out for you.

[flippyshark]

As far as fragility, this one is glass on the front AND back! (Why on the back?) Anyway, it's pretty keen, but I just can't get past my unwillingness to add yet another 60 dollar a month (at least) obligation to my life. (If the data could tether with my iPad, well, that might tip the scales for me.) Also, the AT&T coverage out in my neck of the swamp is pretty bad.

[Moonliner]

Originally Posted by flippyshark

As far as fragility, this one is glass on the front AND back! (Why on the back?) Anyway, it's pretty keen, but I just can't get past my unwillingness to add yet another 60 dollar a month (at least) obligation to my life. (If the data could tether with my iPad, well, that might tip the scales for me.) Also, the AT&T coverage out in my neck of the swamp is pretty bad.

A new Android phone can Hotspot for your iPad. Just saying...

[Not Afraid]

They do make cases that can be attached with a chain or to a belt loop. They work great if you have a bluetooth headset. I had one that I used a lot, but I like the clip better.

You also have to be aware of having the phone attached to your waist. I broke a previous phone by leaning up against a counter with the phone attached to my waist. Back pockets aren't good either (for obvious reasons).

[innerSpaceman]

Yeah, but if I have a case, the phone won't break when I drop it. Um. I guess it helps prevent against theft, but does not address my particular issue.

And really, glass on back, too? I HATE the new iPhone. Maybe I'll put my old one back its case just to make it last longer. But when it goes, I've a feeling I'll be switching to an Android or something.

[BarTopDancer]

The chain talk made me think of pagers chains. Which brought me to this image



We've come a long way.

[flippyshark]

Originally Posted by Moonliner

A new Android phone can Hotspot for your iPad. Just saying...

Not out of the question. I've been looking at the Sprint and Verizon Mifi units as well. If i thought one of those could deliver adequately for my desktop at home, I would drop Bright House immediately and carry my hot spot with me, then bring it home and plug it in. (I still don't have a television, so I don't need a cable company if the wifi works at home. But I don't yet know how viable this is. If only a friend or neighbor would get one so I could test it.) anyway, I only want to pay for Internet access on one bill a month, not two or three. It seems like a lot of options are fast approaching but not quite here yet, especially in my remote patch of West Kissimmee.

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Originally Posted by BarTopDancer

The chain talk made me think of pagers chains. Which brought me to this image

WOW! That portable phone has TWO lines of text on it! I don't know why you need to see the numbers you're dialing, but it sure looks cool.



This is what I would have said at the time

[BarTopDancer]

I saved my money to buy a StarTac. I think it was $200.


Look at that nifty pager with text on it! I wonder how that happens!

[Kevy Baby]

Originally Posted by BarTopDancer

The chain talk made me think of pagers chains. Which brought me to this image



We've come a long way.

If you're gonna go old school, just cut to the chase: