I'm planning to buy an iPhone next month, lets skip the good parts... Everyone is talking about the good of iPhone that i already know.
So can anyone tell me what is the disadvantages for iPhone??

I heard the touch screen is not so perfect, and the battery can't last for a long time(not more than 2-3days).
Is it true? Pros...pls give some advices...Thx

Imho the battery depends on what you're doing with it - My battery didn't even last the day when I first got the phone, mainly because I turned everything on and plays with the phone a lot (of course la right, new phone!).

To me the touch screen is one of the most responsive out there. I've tried HTC Touch with a major disappointment. I don't quite get what you mean "not so perfect". Maybe you can elaborate more in that?

Disadvantages that I can see so far:
- Bluetooth - only restricted to bluetooth hands-free, and it doesn't support A2DP for stereo output. You can't send/receive/sync files with iPhone's bluetooth.

- Camera is so-so, although image quality is decent, it is very basic (only capture). However you can install 3rd party app like Snapture and get more features like digital zoom, black & white, resolution selection, burst shot, etc.

- Limited in customization for not very technically inclined users, unless if you're willing to dive deep into the WinSCP/SSH world, then you can do wonders

To me, if you're looking for an ipod, and don't want to carry 2 devices (ipod, phone) in your pocket - then the iPhone would be a good choice. If you're looking into cutting edge technology (3G, 5mp camera, etc) then maybe iPhone isn't for you.

iPhone is more towards usability improvement for phones, rather than "putting every latest technology into one device" like what most other smartphone manufacturer is doing.

i don't know what yo mean by the touch screen is not so perfect ..
if it's broken/faulty.. then any touch screen product also won't be perfect
if it's not brobken/faulty .... then it's better than any product other there ..

if warranty is your concern then Iphone is not for you ..
if battery is your concern , then iphone for you .. but probably NOKIA is ....
for a battery that can last up to 2.5 days of normal phone usage(*abit of wifi ...*) ...and charging time using USB power in an 1hour is very very good...

camera is 2MPs ... and it's much much better than my N70 2MPs camera .. downside, no flash .. but then again , phone flash .. are pretty useless ... unless it's those N95/SonyEricsson camera phone ...

Can Iphone set our custom ringtone yet?

yes but you must do some "editing" to the file ..
it cannot just assign MP3 as ring tone ... want to know how? use the "search" button

I think the major limitation that we have is the unavailability(cost) of EDGE. You gotta keep your phone connected all the time to fully utilize the phone.

YouTube
IM
Safari Browser
Google Map
Email

another this is it looks and feels more fragile compared 2 other phones. makes u paranoid if u're not using any protection on it.

honestly,if u're looking for a good phone,iphone is not the one.but if u're looking for an extraordinary ipod,iphone is the best choice for u.u don't have to buy and ipod and a phone.

Yup Bro, thats 100% true. Iphone is equipped apps is most about internet and multimedia, and without a reliable internet connection there is no way we can utilize this 100%.

I thought the ringtone can customize after u cracked the latest software? And the bluetooth can also sync with others already right?

When will be the 3G iPhone release?? June?July?

Battery cannot change ourselves EASILY when out of juices..

i disagreed on your quote on iphone touch screen is not so perfect...go n try any pocket ppc, then u knw iphone is much much better and quick respond.

Theres portable battery charger/car charger. Should fix the problem

Coner32 why arent you waiting for another month for the second generation if you're planning to buy in May?

what i mean was after it reach the battery life time, we cannot change to new battery ourselves.

Anyone can comfirm or prove the new generation of iPhone will launch in next few months??? If yes then maybe i will consider to wait... XD

Btw... If i order iPhone online will apple send it to M'sia??? Cause is much more cheaper...$499 => RM1560-1570

This post has been edited by Coner32: Apr 26 2008, 05:27 PM

Haha, I beg to differ. The iPhone feels way more solid than all the other phones out there, in terms of build and weight, mainly because everything is sealed in, other than the SIM card lid. I do agree, however, that all users will be paranoid about keeping it safe. It's an iPhone, for crying out loud!

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Added on April 26, 2008, 6:01 pmIt's definitely coming out in the next few months. And you can't order from the US Apple store. What you can do is, get someone from the US to bring one back for you. You can ask them to ship it back here, but if the package gets stopped by the customs, then SIRIM+tax = RM4-500 more + a lot of wasted time.

Bottom line, if you have friends in the US/UK, ask them to buy. If not, just get from the local sellers, more expensive but a lot less hassle.

This post has been edited by blackchides: Apr 26 2008, 06:01 PM

But i think 3G iphone def will be more expensive as well,
MORE FUNCTION = MORE $$$
So is up to you weather wait or buy now...but if coming Iphone come with 3G function,are u reli going to use it?

not good enough with the touch screen?
It is MULTI TOUCH SCREEN!
its never been found in any touch screen phone before and now~
the battery not lasting is depend on how you use your phone...and the screen on iphone is perfect on colour and the resolution...so maybe it baterry will using faster a little bit than other pda phone...but no different~

the disadvantage is its expensive...

APPLE = EXPENSIVE

You got my point, i don't really use 3G..hahaha....but is the 3G iPhone come with other function besides 3G???

From all forum,blog and website..it maybe come with black shinny body,GPS build in,Front camera,Faster pro speed,
Or maybe 5MP camera(HAHA) . And it coming to Asia official apple shop.

This is Best Iphone review for me..try to go.
Iphone Review

This post has been edited by ff8ong: Apr 26 2008, 07:41 PM

it's always harder to navigate using touch screen when you're in a hurry. like crossing the street ? walking....

nevertheless, i find it a nice phone ..large screen . easier to read ebooks a lot of other functions with some applications that can be downloaded via Installer.app

Give or take RM1700 for an 8GB storage, full featured iPhone = expensive?

You have got to be kidding me...

that why i love iphone so much!

jz wan to ask...isit the blutooth cannot receive file from other device

cannot .. only to pair with bluetooth handfree

omfg....this is s**k man....huh....wan watch sex video aso cannot hehe ....

who say cannot?

the disadvantage is i cant play WoW on iphone......................yet..

And if ur friend want you to tranfer some song to them also cannot
but you can just say(Mine is apple wan,ur hp cannot support)

lol.. good one

actually u CAN transfer files but only between iphones using a 3rd party softwre.

this is through wi-fi right?

O,reli?i haven got my Iphone yet,ez still think weather want to wait for June 3G iphone or not.
any opinion?

maybe it will have the suprise~

hmmm...SDK is coming out..i dont dare to said iphone is useless.....who knows in future iphone can get the nickname of mini laptop...

bro,

any iphone for sale in msia now? the 8 gb one

tq

So all the sifu and brother...i already make my decision to buy 2.5G iphone this month...any good seller
from garage sale u guy think is good?thanks!

hahah..PLENTY!!

i cannot tell who is the best but as a consumer, just spend sometime in the handphone or bulk trend and i promise you will find the one which is most comfortable to you.

forget to mention...welcome to the bright side in advance

This post has been edited by darkimp: Apr 29 2008, 09:52 AM

Ermm...anyone know how long the battery will last??? i mean the battery lifetime...few months or few years?

Since it is not under warranty...if the battery lifetime finish...that mean i also habis lor???

But most of the powerful seller(Ton of succesful deal 1)all don't have stock..
so still finding...quite alot.

From my observation and opinions from a friend of mine, switching to and from iPhone can be a pain. It doesn't detect the contacts in the SIM card, so you'll have to key them in one-by-one. My housemate spent few nights to transfer all his contacts to his iPhone. I can't imagine what will happen when he wants to switch to another phone later.

Well, I am not an owner of iPhone, so better hear from iPhone owners personally. I may be having the wrong impression on the matter. =)

Theres no lifespan to the battery really. But after a certain amount of charge cycle, the maximum capacity(cant remember) of the battery will be reduced to like 80%. It can still be used but if its not up to you're need, you can always replace your battery at apple store.

This post has been edited by ken_wickedboy: Apr 29 2008, 02:45 PM

Use Simport Save u all the trouble.

After 400th time charge,the bett max can go up to 80% only..my i think later on malaysia hp shop will provide
service fot those want to change battery.

indeed, use simport to transfer contacts data in ur simcard. dun have to key in 1 by one la.. hehe..

iPhone is not official product in M'sia (hv't launch) so its not under warranty...and how am i gonna change the battery at apple store?

We all know is not official,the only way is send back to US apple store.

There is an app to copy contacts from SIM to the phone right

As for me, I sync my other phones to my PC's address book, then sync it back to iPhone via iTunes (also my PC serve as my contact list backup)

Disadvantage of IPhone
1) no 3G
2)cant record video(yet)

Well, new iPhone's coming out soon and it's going to be 3G.

Yes, you can record videos and voices via third party applications.

iPhone lacking 3G is NOT a disadvantage.

Lacking Bluetooth file transfer & A2DP support is.

Can't wait for the new version of iPhone. Not that i want one but to see what people will complaint next. Don't have this don't have that etc etc etc. I really hope the one thats been waiting for a 3G iphone (but don't use the service) to pipe down and move on.

3g iphone come out sure will hv complaints..sum ppl alwiz complain..
thread oso dey make..

too me..i hv no complaints abt the iphone..love everything abt it..its weaknesses can be actually covered up by 3rd apps

(guess me in the wrong thread)

maybe when iPhone is fitted with core 2 quad then everyone will be satisfied

Yeah....with 1 terabyte of disk space, 12 megapixel camera, autofocus, xenon flash, 30x optical zoom, card slot for all type of memory cards, usb port, Geforce 9600GTS, Wifi 802.11 ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ, EDGE, HSDPA 3G, removable battery with 6 month talktime & 3 years standby.

Did I miss any imaginary spec?

hahahahha..WIMAX bro

Issit true about following disadv :-

1) cant search name in phone book by few alphabets
2) slow to read/write sms
3) cannot send contacts
4) cannot delete multiple sms at one time
5) EDGE has to be turned off

Certain drawbacks can be repaired or improved by firmware updates.

iPhone, as a phone, it sucks. Even el-cheapo Nokia 1100 has better features.

I'm using it as an Internet communicator with DiGi Unlimited EDGE. Works way better than my Nokia E61 which I still use as a phone/PDA.

This post has been edited by acbc: May 4 2008, 02:13 PM

Iphone is used more like a fashion accessory, instead of phone.

.............. I won't dignify that post with a response.......

Have u ever hold one in your hand and use it? I know from your comment that u don't own one. Thats why u said so. For me this is the best phone that i've ever own (nokia, motorola, Ericson, Sony Ericson, O2, HP, Dopod). Never had the chance to use blackberry though.

if it's a fashion accessory .. you will seeing ppl wearing their iphone on their landyard around the neck..
why u don't see it? because iphone doesn't have those holes for landyards insert.....
nokia and most other has it .. why? .. erm maybe because they are the one that is the fashion accessory ..

apple product wow me since ipod n imac. they wil imprv wit new version. just wait n c...

This post has been edited by dirsly: May 2 2008, 04:28 PM

To me my iphone 16GB is one of the gadget to play with especially i love listening music a lot...like 2 hours a day at least and also the video quality is damn nice also. I have E90 and Nokia N958GB but let me tell you something that my iphone play more louder compared my N95GB. All phone got good and bad and depend what u really what it for?

about the speaker,how is it compare to nokia 5300 xpress music?or n70?

This post has been edited by xTraVagaNza: May 3 2008, 01:46 PM

no place for hand strap

Yeah...totally agree. Now I cant hang my lucky jade piggy on my phone.


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oii mark, you think that you are still young ar? hanging all those mobile phone charms? lol

What to do? Must have the charm to help me get through my PhD. When you are at a dead end, you will use anything and everything that could help you see the light at the end of the tunnel.

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ha ha. or you are attempting to court those young mui mui gals?

Mui Mui Zai no need to use charms. Use iPhone enough already lol


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It's pretty soft and mono only. Again, it depends on the sound level of the MP3 files. I always normalized all my mp3s to 89% volume. Most downloaded mp3 files have a volume level between 92% to 101%.

REALLY? i seem to be running out of luck then despite flashing my phone constantly at an exaggerated level...

You are missing the Tutor status

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my fren got his iphone from italy... hmm... i take a look at it n is ntg so special bout it... my fren also said tat.. he say is like a normal phone just add-on wit touch screen... n he say vy troublesome coz cant send in n out files due to tat pon no bluetooth... so i would say is a waste...

If u say its a waste then why bother to post in here. Clearly u r not interested in it. Looking at your friend ... its like buyers remorse or he/she don't know the full potential of the phone.

No Bluetooth? It has one. Just that the features for it are limited, only for Bluetooth earpiece for talking.

the boring thing is u need to sync.......zzz wasting space.............i.e if u want to have 12gb of movie in your iphone u need the keep that 12gb on your pc also .....or else its lost on the next sync, doesnt really help

just don't sync it. u can set to "Manually Manage" in iTunes.

Or you could just save it in a folder you created without syncing with iTunes and then use AVPlayer to play the movie. Same thing. No hassles with iTunes. There's always a workaround for this kind of stuff. It depends whether you want to or no only.hahaha


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To me Iphone is great.... very good response on the touch screen, only disad is the ringtone n bluetooth, d wifi n safari is gr8

that is his own critics on the iphone, so respect that as this thread is about listing the DISadvantages of the iPhone.. everyone has their own point of view, whether good or bad, they have their reasons behind that..

instead of going into a defensive mode, it would be better for you/us to instead ask him why he thinks that way.. yes, i understand that his statement is very shallow i.e. wont mean anything if he doesnt elaborate on it but just saying it sucks..

This post has been edited by jakesean: May 4 2008, 05:18 PM

but that option only comes with itunes 7.6
i thought itunes 7.5 is better for iphone? last time i can see some guide alwiz recommend itunes 7.5..
so now it's ok to use itunes 7.6 already?

I appreciate your comment jakesean but I don't respect a shallow remarks from that person. Its not a critics since he didn't elaborate on it and he don't even own one. He just used his friends phone and his friend said its not good. And based on that he also said its not good. Thats why I don't take it as a comment toward this thread. I've seen few users feel using the phone is a hassle and comes to a point saying its not a good phone. When i've met them and explain, then they see the full potential of the phone. Some people just bought a phone/device without looking at its capabilities. This is what i see with his friend ... maybe its an In-thing to own an iPhone and makes him think that he must own one too.

Sure the phone have its flaws but it can be circumvent by 3rd party apps. Yeah the bluetooth file transfer not working ... yet. The hardware is there, only the protocols not been implemented. Its still a new phone and should not be compared with SE, Motorola or Nokia thats been in the business for a long time. Its not defensive mode but I felt inappropriate for him to post that remark when he didn't own one and has no experience using the phone.

no its not! the phone itself its already being subsidised by the network. for a fine machine like this, i wouldnt mind paying rm3000 and above honestly.

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Added on May 5, 2008, 1:02 aman iphone is like a tiger (not pun intended) running on mac os x waiting to be unleashed for people like you.

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Added on May 5, 2008, 1:34 amokay, clearly this is a hot topic argument as posting stuff like these against so many pro-iphone users here are obviously unfavorable. hence i try to be fair and refrain myself to be biased as much as possible.



first of all, i do recognise that everyone is entitled to their own opinion; i mean how boring the world is gonna be if everyone hates and loves the same thing. hence i welcome any CONSTRUCTIVE criticisms.



but there is a clear distinct about this particular thread (or any iphone bad mouthing threads) as there are two types; an immature statement (as shown by a few obvious members here) and a constructive comment about iphones' disadvantages.



an immature comment would include things like "no big deal, just another common phone", "even my cheapo xxx brand phone can do better" or its equivalent whilst a constructive comment about iphones' disadvantages would range like "low battery life capacity, limited wifi recipient signal" etc etc etc.



lets not kid anyone; commenter who shows immaturity are usually those who think that by holding the phone on their palm and scrolling here and there for a couple of minutes will quickly assumed that they have seen everything what an iphone can possible do and assuming thats an iphone's maximum limitation. even to this very day, i still cannot get enough of my iphone and cannot possibly understand how shallow can one be to even contemplating typing stuff like that without going through their feeble minds.



hence, to end my post, i would like to emphasis that such immature commenters do not deserve any respect from us. no point arguing or allowing them to explain themselves as you know at the end of the day, they are just plain immature and shallow.


thank you very much for reading!

This post has been edited by nokia2003: May 5 2008, 01:42 AM

I couldn't agree more. The concept is the same as "If you don't vote, then you have no right to complain". Ergo, jikalau anda tidak memiliki sebuah iPhone, maka anda tidak mempunyai isi-isi bentangan yang mencukupi dan juga hak untuk membuat sebarang aduan/pembentangan.


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i wonder if there is a perfect phone/ pda phone in this world

theres none, cause the manufacturers intended to earn $ from us. Imagine if theres 1 ultimate super duper uber ownage perfect phone/pda out there, then there won't be many people buying new phones/models any longer.

that is if and only if dey come up with a super duber phone

ya .. then ppl will be carrying a laptop with a built in phone ..

yea..i agree with nokia2003~

and in my case,i use ngage classic for about 3years till i drop it n broke its screen.but still,the phone is special for me eventhough it doesnt have camera.for me,special handphones arent supposedly to have all this great n superb functions,its all about unique..i think iphones doest have one..well,wat can i say..it is from apple...zZZz..

correct me iif im wrong~

This post has been edited by xTraVagaNza: May 5 2008, 12:16 PM

Finally! Someone actually something constructive.

very true.