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k3v1n
post Feb 11 2008, 12:55 PM

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QUOTE(LaskarCinta @ Feb 10 2008, 08:36 PM)
it is not really a PDA phone, it is a convergence product. it still can't edit Excel files but all Office stuffs and also PDFs can already being viewed under Mail application as attachments.
or maybe the real applications (Office files editor, etc etc) are still yet to come. maybe u need to wait after the SDK release, maybe then a lot of applications will be written for the iPhone (in the meantime the applications are still unofficial).
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QUOTE(lordsharingan @ Feb 10 2008, 08:39 PM)
its not a pda phone .. lol.. just a phone with full touch navigation.. we have notepad.. lol.. but cant transfer to comp.. ~.~.. its basically an entertainment phone..
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argg...I wan a PDA function while have all the damn cool interface of IPhone!!! can I ? lol... sad.gif
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post Feb 11 2008, 02:59 PM

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QUOTE(k3v1n @ Feb 11 2008, 12:55 PM)
argg...I wan a PDA function while have all the damn cool interface of IPhone!!! can I ? lol... sad.gif
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mmm...software developers also waiting for the SDK to be released, which is just around the corner. Only after that, they can easily create the software around thee iPhone framework. just wait a little and then u can see the iPhone also being a PDA.

as for now, no official software is written yet. a little waiting won't kill rite?
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post Feb 11 2008, 04:36 PM

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QUOTE(k3v1n @ Feb 11 2008, 02:55 PM)
argg...I wan a PDA function while have all the damn cool interface of IPhone!!! can I ? lol... sad.gif
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yes u can,

Dopod 838pro = Xda developers Cooked Rom's have Apple Themes and Icon even Touch cubical function on it
HTC TytnII = Xda Developers got the Cooked Rom's too
Bare in mind stability wise...is still based on u mate, PDA is a challenging device where im bored playing with it now switch to iPhone
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iPhones Rocks! thumbup.gif

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post Feb 12 2008, 10:49 AM

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There are a few things you should consider before buying an iPhone now:

1. There is only 1 week's warranty for iPhones purchased in Malaysia.
2. You are being one of the pioneers, thus lacking mature technical support unlike the other conventional PDA phones.
3. There are many limitations in terms of compatibility between iPhone and Windows OS, unless you are using an apple machine.
4. There is a possibility that the 3G version will be announced this year.
5. It's darn expensive. LOL.

Otherwise, iPhone is a great phone to own.
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post Feb 12 2008, 10:52 AM

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Iphone is not a pda phone but the GUI is much better than any pda phone that i have/had and these go back to the days of Palm Pilots, O2 minis and the Dopods to my latest one, the Tytn II. My Tytn II is strictly for my office line with email, contacts and appointments as neccessity. My iphone on the other hand is my personal phone, and is taking much more of my time now, still fascinated by its GUI and touch usage.
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post Feb 12 2008, 01:53 PM

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QUOTE(dannytzh @ Feb 12 2008, 10:49 AM)
There are a few things you should consider before buying an iPhone now:

1. There is only 1 week's warranty for iPhones purchased in Malaysia.
2. You are being one of the pioneers, thus lacking mature technical support unlike the other conventional PDA phones.
3. There are many limitations in terms of compatibility between iPhone and Windows OS, unless you are using an apple machine.
4. There is a possibility that the 3G version will be announced this year.
5. It's darn expensive. LOL.

Otherwise, iPhone is a great phone to own.
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huh? 3G version want release ah?
btw, how bout the camera and picture quality? Is tat good compare to other phone cam?
LaskarCinta
post Feb 12 2008, 10:23 PM

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QUOTE(dannytzh @ Feb 12 2008, 10:49 AM)
There are a few things you should consider before buying an iPhone now:

1. There is only 1 week's warranty for iPhones purchased in Malaysia.
2. You are being one of the pioneers, thus lacking mature technical support unlike the other conventional PDA phones.
3. There are many limitations in terms of compatibility between iPhone and Windows OS, unless you are using an apple machine.
4. There is a possibility that the 3G version will be announced this year.
5. It's darn expensive. LOL.

Otherwise, iPhone is a great phone to own.
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1. Don't really think that we got the warranty. some provide it, some not. It is not a real warranty afterall. Depends on the seller.
2. No need technical support, iPhone is so idiot-proof. Oww...if it's about the restore and unlock, y not opt for ZiPhone, the most idiot-proof way ever.
3. Syncing support of contacts, emails, and calendars with Outlook is there. Your browsing favourites can also being synced with either using Safari for Windows or IE. What's more to ask about Windows compatibility? Oww...btw u can sync media files on iTunes.
4. Maybe yes, maybe not. a higher capacity of iPhone has been announced. so that means it is a very small timeframe then for this iPhone if Apple wanna introduce 3G iPhone this year. But yeah the probability is still there for 3G version this year, as from what is speculated around Asia release.
5. Yeah i agree, totally superduper expensive. But considering u r buying an iPhone at average price of RM2xxx here, it is still whole lot cheaper than some average decent-performance Windows Mobile smartphones in the market. We are not comparing iPhone with Nokia Daun, hell no!

But the reason that maybe we wanna consider is that the readiness of user to this gadget. maybe it sports the iPod player inside it that makes it doesn't look appropriate for serious business use for business minded. also about skepticism on Apple products on which they said that it is not totally compatible with its Windows counterpart. mmm...anyway it's better for the interested to see first on the iPhone and look for what they are looking for, or what they need. that's the only way.

hehehe...btw i'm not an iPhone seller.
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post Feb 12 2008, 11:24 PM

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LaskarCinta,

Well said. Compare with Nokia Daun LOL!
Once you've experience it there's no turning back.
Iphone is like Pure Poison...........
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post Feb 13 2008, 12:25 AM

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post Feb 13 2008, 12:48 AM

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QUOTE(=Hanxz= @ Feb 13 2008, 12:25 AM)
as i once said
Once you go MAC, you can't go BACK!

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Er nope, I NEVER like MAC...Tried them, no go... shakehead.gif Probably because I've been using PC since my pre-school days (ahh those monochrome days)... sweat.gif

However, I like Apple's portable gadgets...Simply the best! I bought the ipod 5.5 for my gf, geez I'm the one who fall in love instead... thumbup.gif

Just wanna ask, compare to Windows Mobile, iphone's OSX is closer to a desktop OS right?

Definitely my next phone no matter how. Ask my friend in US bring me one for RM17xx including shipping (hopefully won't kena tax)... icon_rolleyes.gif

BTW, I've seen some iphone sample photo including the photo I took while playing my uncle's iphone, it's the one of the best 2MP phone camera I've seen up to date (exclude the comparison of flash and AF please). Particulary the noise is quite low for a camera phone. thumbup.gif

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post Feb 13 2008, 12:59 AM

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QUOTE([Raven] @ Feb 10 2008, 03:59 AM)
i spoke to the store manager form machines today, he mentioned that the iphone is reaching our shores in June, so i guess better wait lor, at least it'll solve all your worries about warranty, this and that
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in June???????????r u sure????????????? shocking.gif
and is it true that it is worth RM 2k+??????
man....
then my house will never see the iphone la.. cry.gif
huhu....
my father only let me change hp of about 1500 only...
damn.. cry.gif
so...
i still want iphone so damn badly....
maybe it will turun harge 2 years from now ah?? doh.gif

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post Feb 13 2008, 09:02 AM

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QUOTE(-fazrin- @ Feb 13 2008, 12:59 AM)
in June???????????r u sure?????????????    shocking.gif
and is it true that it is worth RM 2k+??????
man....
then my house will never see the iphone la..    cry.gif
huhu....
my father only let me change hp of about 1500 only...
damn..    cry.gif
so...
i still want iphone so damn badly....
maybe it will turun harge 2 years from now ah??  doh.gif
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ur father give u 1500...then add another 500-600 only ma....hehe
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post Feb 13 2008, 12:49 PM

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QUOTE(k3v1n @ Feb 13 2008, 09:02 AM)
ur father give u 1500...then add another 500-600 only ma....hehe
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Yup, you'll have a different feeling if you buy your favourites with your hard earn money... wink.gif
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post Feb 14 2008, 04:29 PM

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u shud wait lol..
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post Feb 15 2008, 12:23 PM

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hm.. i think i'm gonna wait too. get another phone 1st... SE p1i!

 

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