The new iPhone 4S
 

Does anyone have a new iPhone 4S? How do you like it?

How do you like using Siri?

Although, this isn't answering your question directly, it's kinda funny..


http://news.dice.com/2011/10/19/siris-first-post/

My son got one the day it came out. I'll let you know what he thinks.
All I know he was able to post pretty quickly pictures of his one month old son on facebook...There could be an avatar change come Thanksgiving.

Siri is simply amazing! I can't believe Apple could sandwich the remarkable voice recognition and technology into the same sized phone. I never have really liked computer games or lots of apps, but playing with Siri to customize it to me is absolute fun!

I'm waiting for the 5 to come out. I can't believe I'm still using the original IPhone. Only because they won't grandfather me in with my free data. AT&T said they would not and Apple said the would. Well...AT&T sends me my bill, so...
I'll wait. And try and be patient.

https://www.talkofthevillages.com/fo...1&d=1319683727

Suri answers a question

I was a Verizon Wireless customer for 21 years - ever since having huge bricks mounted in the trunk of my car and the little antennas on the back window with the little curly-que at the base.

Since around 2004 I was a Windows Mobile person - since I could write apps with the same development environment I worked on for my job.

On October 14th, I switched to Sprint. My 3-line family plan will be about $50/mo cheaper with Sprint. I don't have nearly as many mandatory fees. Sprint is also giving me unlimited date whereas Verizon wouldn't.

It was really a no-brainer decision for me.

Since switching I've used my cell phone for far more things than I ever used my WinMo phones for - even though I had top of the line models. I spent about $15 on apps in the past two weeks and I'm loaded with great stuff.

The phone is far easier to use - as is represented by the fact that my non-technical wife is able to do more and more with less explanations from me.

This is, quite frankly, one of the better purchases I've ever made.

Want it! Still have 3GS though.

iPhone testing on Sprint and ATT
 

I have the Sprint 4S and I'm not sure that the telephone sound quality is as good as my old 3gs.
Here are the data rates from the same spot near SS at 10:30 PM for ATT and Sprint.
Att 1.61 Mbps download 0.21 Mbps upload 698 ms ping
Sprint 1.16 Mbps download 0.85 Mbps upload 214 ms ping
Here are some WIFI data rates.
Comcast WIFI 7.42 Mbps download 3.84 Mbps upload 149 ms ping
Sprint Wireless store WIFI near SS
5.31 Mbps download 0.85 Mbps upload 76 ms ping
I expect that Sprint will have the same dropped call problems that ATT had when the iPhone first came out. For much of the drive from Massachusetts to TV we had no ATT service but our old Sprint phone had service.
I was a iPhone ATT customer from day 1 of the phone. I switched from Sprint to get the phone.
Verizon was not attractive since they don't cap the cost of the data transfers and I was grandfathered into unlimited data with my old ATT plans.

Siri does reminders
 

I love the new iphone4S. With Siri I finally have "people", meaning real personal assistants. The best thing I like about Siri is I can just pick up the phone and ask her to send me reminders, for example, "at 4:30pm remind me to call the veterinarian for an appointment tomorrow.". At 4:30pm exactly, I get that reminder from Siri. I now have great, reliable "people" with outstanding communication skills and etiquette.

OK, I don't mean to steal this thread, but I just gotta ask. For years, I've heard about 2G, 3G and now 4G. I thought I would stumble across it somewhere, but so far I haven't. What is a G? And why do we need 3 or 4 of them? By the way, I think I heard there's a 5th one looming out there somewhere. We both have the Droid 2, and they are supposed to be 3G, but to my knowledge we have not even used 1G.

Simple answer. G = Generation. ..3G = 3rd generation, etc.

You will hear a lot about 3G and 4G networks, which means the network (potential) is faster. Wireless carriers have been rolling out their 4G networks for the last year and we are seeing more and more 4G enabled phones on the market. There was some disappointment that the new iPhone 4S was not a 4G phone. Apple says their new antenna design will enable the phone to achieve 14.4Mb/sec download, which is very close to optimal 4G speed. Expectation is that the next iPhone iteration will be a true 4G phone.

Someone else may have a better explanation....

Yeah, that is really cool. I think this might be the game changer in phones... Android already has a similar app, but it doesn't work as well as Siri...yet.

Sorry to jump in but can you tell me what that android app would be? Thanks.

Yeah, it's called speaktoit. You can find it in the market...

It's fun, but not up to the level of Siri just yet.

Here is a very interesting article from the CEO of Sprint on his take comparing the new iphone4S to the current Droids.....

http://www.appleinsider.com/articles...ery_penny.html

Siri seems amazing. Apple innovates....others then imitate....end of story.

Frank

thanks

I have heard that these phones may have to be charged every night, depending on the use of internet, texting, and game playing. If I get my first internet phone, it would be the iPhone 4S from Verizon. Let's say my daily usage would be only six 5-minute calls, six e-mails, and six web sites. How often would the phone need to be charged.

Once a month! ha ha.... Believe me, once you start using a smartphone, you'll be using it more than what say here.

I normally charge my smartphone overnight...

I'm glad you said that Mike, you're right. My last phone was a Droid and I used it quite a bit ...or so I thought. Now that I have my Iphone, it's constantly being used. So many apps, instant messaging from one iPhone to another, Facetime, Weather Alert system, Netflix, HBO to Go, Xfinity, (I can set my DVR to record from my phone if I'm out), mail, internet, photos and video, Kindle, Nook, Google Books, IBooks, and so many other neat things...and oh yes, of course, Angry Birds Rio... ;)

The iPhone also has the advantage of having innumerable charging docks that are anything from alarm clocks to stereo systems in their own rights - making it easy to stick the phone in a charger conveniently.

Huh? I referenced daily use, not monthly.

Sorry Buzzy... I was being a little sarcastic. But, if you only use the iPhone as you mentioned (daily), I don't think you'll phone have charging issues. You would probably need to put it on the charger every 3 days or so.

Once you get it, you'll discover lots of things to use it for.

Thanks Mike - I didn't realize that the G was for the newer version.

Pooh - have you ever considered using it for a phone?

:a20::a20::a20: Well, once in a while I do make or receive a call, but only every once in a while.... ;)

I see, That would be just fine, until I really get hooked on it. Currently I spend a lot of time on the internet at home, so the phone would just be a backup or for when we are away from home. A year ago my wife got a touch screen phone with a basic ($10) data plan. However, the response time is pathetic and the screen display is almost unreadable, so we hardly ever go out to the net.

it doesn't matter, charged or not...
 

in the southern end of the villages att service renders your iphone as useful as a lead sinker!!
:rant-rave:

Oh, but BigLew....didn't you hear??? Verizon has the iPhone now too and it actually works down here on the southside... :loco:


Rock on....

I too have had Verizon since the birth of the cell phone. I am grandfathered to an unlimited data plan for 29.99 per month! I wouldn't even think of going with any other provider.The reception throughout the villages is constant with nary a dropped call!

Beware that they MAY have instituted a data cap on your "unlimited" plan - they seem to have done that to me when I looked deep into the fine print.. In addition, the $30 'extra' fee is what REALLY drove me away. The same fee with Sprint was $10 and having 3 phones on the line adds up..

With Verizon, you are able to check you data usage, throughout the month. You might be surprised just how much 2GB is. I use my phone a lot [for data] and I never come close to that number. I don't watch a lot of videos, but I use GPS, email, messaging, web, etc. I also have an unlimited Verizon plan, but I don't really need it.

So, my point is: The unlimited issue might not really be an issue for most of us.

Anyone having issues with the yellowish screen tint?

Updates
 

Frank!

The HTC Incredible Droid's are going bye bye when Jan 21 renewal time comes around. Verizon is our carrier and they are all over TV. I have unlimited 3 G Data now.

A IPad will most likely be next. Now 3G or just wireless is still a ping pong game in my mind. Could use help from all ! I on't think I need a 3 G model with the wireless available.

Then the 8 year old Desk Top and Laptops will be donated for Tire chalks and a Mac Book Pro will take over.

I am on the edge but I feel a new 4 G Iphone and a Better Ipad are just around the corner.

Any insight people? Or should I not wait!

My 2 cents. IPad with 3G AND wireless. There will come a time when one or the other isn't available. You'll want them.

There will always be something new just around the corner, so you cannot always "wait". That being said, I many times use this website to track updates, etc....I've seen too many folks go buy a new mac when it was widely known that the newer model was coming out like the next day....

http://buyersguide.macrumors.com/

Looks like the ipad3 will not be out for at least 3 months I'm guessing. I too have gone between the wifi version and the 3g version.....I have an iphone, so I believe I can tether if I need to but still have not really looked into it yet. I do not really want to pay for home internet, data plan for my iphone, AND a plan for an ipad....at some point it just seems redundant.

Right now because of the move I'm down to just having my macbookPro and my iphone4. I'll need another mac for the wife, just do not know what yet.

With the move a know there will soon be a buying spree in my near future....I need to buy another car or truck, a new mac, I want to upgrade my golf cart to a newer one, my wife wants a new vaccuum cleaner and new pots/pans, and I still need to build my new garage and lanai addition. I guess with a new address you buy new stuff.....

Sorry to go off topic.....

Frank

Talk about going off topic......it's raining like CRAZY here in WNY, Frank!

I went swimming this morning and forgot my iPhone. Our pool is 10 miles away. I felt so lost....

I started swimming and the battery in my swimming iPod went out. What's a swimmer to do? :)

My iPad is great.....and I AM SO SPOILED! These gadgets are so useful and FUN!

This is oner of the best phones that I have had. I have no problems with it. Siri works well and saves on typing. Amazing phone.

Droid to Iphone
 

My Verizon Rep who uses a IPhone looked at me and said, your going to be bored with a IPhone Herv.

Bought my Dad one and he had it three days and wanted his Droid back?

I have no idea why because all I have ever used is a Droid.

Frank others any clues? Is the 4G vs IPhone 3G?

Just gathering Data because in Feb we are geting one or the other? With the wifes new IPad I figured a IPhone would play nice with it?

Now back to killing malare!

Love my new Samsung Galaxy SII android smartphone. I use the voice feature to compose emails and it works surprisingly well. My son got me a Kindle Fire for Christmas so now I'm on a double learning curve.

Siri was free to use on the Itouch before Apple bought it to use on the Iphone. I miss it because it is amazing.