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itsaboutthejourney Aug 25, 2007 1:58 pm


Originally Posted by drummingcraig (Post 8288190)
It also disables the visual voicemail feature.

Craig

that feature is an at&t network feature so it's less disabling it than switching to a network that does not offer it.

cordelli Aug 25, 2007 9:53 pm

Gee who didn't see this coming?

:rolleyes:

iphoneunlocking.com, a subsidiary of UniquePhones (www.uniquephones.com). was poised and ready to release remote software unlocking services for the iphone today at 12 noon EST. The sale of unlocking codes is on hold after the company received a telephone call from a Menlo Park, California, law firm at approximately 2:54 a.m. this morning (GMT).

After saying they were phoning on behalf of AT&T, the law firm presented issues such as copyright infringement and illegal software dissemination. Uniquephones is taking legal advice to ascertain whether AT&T was sending a warning shot or directly threatening legal action. The logistics of different continents as well as it being a weekend factors into how the situation develops.

Until an assessment is made of the potential of legal action, Uniquephones is unable to release the unlocking software for sale. The company spokesperson also said that the company would also be evaluating what to eventually do with the software should they be legally denied the right to sell it. A substantial delay caused by any legal action would render the unlocking software a less valuable commodity as well as creating unforeseen security issues for the company


From their website.

derpelikan Aug 26, 2007 7:17 pm

3g
 
until the 3G version comes out, its usless :)

hope version 2 with 3G will have more features i need.

dp

kanebear Aug 26, 2007 11:58 pm


Originally Posted by Vunder31 (Post 8290178)
Then why didn't Apple put those features in the iPhone? Other phone manufacturers have made smartphones with A2DP and 3G and they still have better battery life than the iPhone, so the (unofficial) claim that some features were missing because of power consumption concerns seems to indicate that Apple has a lot of work to do when it comes to making a power-lean phone.

The iPhone is supposed to be "redefining the mobile phone" and "5 years ahead of the competition". Sure doesn't seem like it.

If features were all that mattered, a well optioned Kia would be far superior to a basic BMW. Of course, there's far more to usability than features. Just ask Motorola. The V3xx has all the above, but the interface still blows. Use an iPhone on a daily basis and you'll likely see what the buzz is about.

As for why Apple DIDN'T put stereo BT in as well as 3G? Perhaps battery life, perhaps they couldn't get the performance they wanted. Again, it's their first phone ever. The big innovation is in the interface and how the touch screen works. HTC's touch is in some ways a first. I have one. It sucks.


Originally Posted by cordelli (Post 8294865)
Gee who didn't see this coming?

:rolleyes:

iphoneunlocking.com, a subsidiary of UniquePhones (www.uniquephones.com). was poised and ready to release remote software unlocking services for the iphone today at 12 noon EST. The sale of unlocking codes is on hold after the company received a telephone call from a Menlo Park, California, law firm at approximately 2:54 a.m. this morning (GMT).

After saying they were phoning on behalf of AT&T, the law firm presented issues such as copyright infringement and illegal software dissemination. Uniquephones is taking legal advice to ascertain whether AT&T was sending a warning shot or directly threatening legal action. The logistics of different continents as well as it being a weekend factors into how the situation develops.

Until an assessment is made of the potential of legal action, Uniquephones is unable to release the unlocking software for sale. The company spokesperson also said that the company would also be evaluating what to eventually do with the software should they be legally denied the right to sell it. A substantial delay caused by any legal action would render the unlocking software a less valuable commodity as well as creating unforeseen security issues for the company


From their website.


They're a joke. They always were. NOT one of the places you'll find a legit solution. A UK company is being harassed by US lawyers over an action that's specifically protected by the US Copyright Office? My ..., they're just trying to garner free press.

dtsm Aug 27, 2007 5:42 am


Originally Posted by kanebear (Post 8299819)
Use an iPhone on a daily basis and you'll likely see what the buzz is about.

House guests were taken to local apple store to in order to keep them awake and recover from jet lag. We spent an hour playing with the iPhone, did everything but make a call (no sim installed).

As you correctly stated, it's cool. Google maps, took pictures of each other, sent to via webmail to friends, watched video, youtube, facebook, etc. etc.

BUT, until they provide unlocked version, it's still on my 'wish list'

CrazyOne Aug 28, 2007 9:15 am

iPhone unlocking kid doing pretty well anyway http://www.cnn.com/2007/TECH/ptech/0....ap/index.html

SFO 1K Sep 5, 2007 2:38 pm

Price & Model Dropped on iPhone
 
4GB is no longer offered.
8GB now $399.

On course to ship 1 Millionth iPhone shortly.

nerd Sep 5, 2007 3:16 pm


Originally Posted by SFO 1K (Post 8354532)
4GB is no longer offered.

Only available in their Clearance section: $299.

Originally Posted by SFO 1K (Post 8354532)
On course to ship 1 Millionth iPhone shortly.

:eek: Wow!

Boraxo Sep 5, 2007 3:55 pm


Originally Posted by nerd (Post 8354768)
Only available in their Clearance section: $299.

Wow! Quite tempting.

Or perhaps I will just wait until Sept 28 for the new iPod Touch (8G=$299, 16G=$399), which will also have WiFi but doesn't require signup with the horrendous ATT.

Decisions, decisions. :cool:

Droneklax Sep 6, 2007 5:40 am

And I paid $600 for a 8 GB iPhone a month ago.:mad:

karenkay Sep 6, 2007 7:18 am


Originally Posted by Droneklax (Post 8357793)
And I paid $600 for a 8 GB iPhone a month ago.:mad:

i found some anecdotal reports here in the comments section of people getting at least some of that additional $200 back...that said, i figure that $200 is the cost of being an early adopter.

Droneklax Sep 6, 2007 7:26 am


Originally Posted by karenkay (Post 8358154)
i found some anecdotal reports here in the comments section of people getting at least some of that additional $200 back...that said, i figure that $200 is the cost of being an early adopter.

We'll see about that when I get back in the US and within reach of 1-800-STEVEJOBS :D

Droneklax Sep 6, 2007 4:07 pm

I called Stevie today :D

http://www.mercextra.com/blogs/vindu...-a-100-credit/

Efrem Sep 6, 2007 5:22 pm


Originally Posted by karenkay (Post 8358154)
i found some anecdotal reports here in the comments section of people getting at least some of that additional $200 back...that said, i figure that $200 is the cost of being an early adapter.

The FT thread on the $100 they get back is here.

(BTW, did you mean early adopter? An early adapter, I think, is what the first iPhone buyers plugged into an AC outlet. :) )

Joe de London Sep 6, 2007 8:40 pm

ooops! wrong thread


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