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bwana
09-01-2007, 08:21 PM
As well as announcing the specs on the Apple TV (720p high def video, 40GB hard drive, 802.11b/g/n, Intel processor, a host of outputs, and the ability to stream from 5 computers) Jobs has revealed the iPhone - a hybrid iPod, Phone, and pda that runs OsX.

Check out engadgets minute by minute coverage for details.

http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/09/live-from-macworld-2007-steve-jobs-keynote/
LandyMan
09-01-2007, 08:26 PM
Hmm, me starts saving immediately for my iPhone :D
tibby.dude
09-01-2007, 08:28 PM
It makes the Nokia N series look like a Ford Model T.
LandyMan
09-01-2007, 08:31 PM
Is that what your other thread is about tibby?

I would actually like to rephrase my first post in this thread, and replace it with:

"Fook me, I want one!" :D
Skeptik
09-01-2007, 08:43 PM
iPhone does look nifty. Shame it's only Quad band/GSM/EDGE.
icyrus
09-01-2007, 08:48 PM
For me the key part of the phone is how the user interface works, knowing apple I am very keen to get my hands on one of these.
Aqua_lung
09-01-2007, 08:49 PM
I refused to purchase an iPod cause I wanted it to be a mobile, looks like it was worth the wait...
I'm getting me one
:)
hj2k_x
09-01-2007, 08:56 PM
Does look good. Wonder what the pricing will be like here in SA and when we can expect it...
aqualung
09-01-2007, 08:58 PM
It'll be a long wait...at least till June if not longer...I'm getting one too :)
icyrus
09-01-2007, 09:00 PM
Probably next year is the soonest, $500 and $600 is competitive for a phone, but it will probably be double that here.
Skeptik
09-01-2007, 09:00 PM
It would kill the Garmin market if it had GPS. I wonder if it would link via BT so we could see MapSource/Garmaps.

I'm a bit worried about the nice big 3.5" (160ppi) screen. It would need a sleeve or something to protect it.

Thinner than any other phone at 11.6mm
Two megapixel camera built-in on back.
Headset jack (3.5mm)
Highflyer_GP
09-01-2007, 09:05 PM
The interfaces on Mac-based products seem a little too artsy-fartsy and overly-simplistic for my liking. In some cases the simplistic nature often makes it more tedious to get some things done. ITO of phones I'd still go with an HTC.

Having said that, I guess the iPhone would be good for the iPod generation who would no longer need to carry around two different devices.
Skeptik
09-01-2007, 09:10 PM
Europe in Q4 We usually get them from there so it's going to be next year.

Did you notice that the iPods are getting so small, they make the cable look too big!
hj2k_x
09-01-2007, 09:13 PM
The interfaces on Mac-based products seem a little too artsy-fartsy and overly-simplistic for my liking. In some cases the simplistic nature often makes it more tedious to get some things done. ITO of phones I'd still go with an HTC.

Having said that, I guess the iPhone would be good for the iPod generation who would no longer need to carry around two different devices.

Indeed, this would make me keen to get one. Have had no need till now for an ipod. Had one which i never used and then sold, but if i could get one that is a phone and a camera as well then i might consider it...

Just the problem that every second person will then want one, so i hope they are planning to release them in lots of different colours so that you can still stand out from the crowd at least a little bit...

Either way, its going to take some phone to make me part with my beloved K750i :)
Aqua_lung
09-01-2007, 09:42 PM
It's a shame it's only EDGE though, would be silly paying ~R5000 for an EDGE only phone

"How the hell are they calling it iPhone, now? Linksys? Cisco?"
Cisco Offers to License 'iPhone' Name to Apple (http://www.betanews.com/article/Cisco_Offers_to_License_iPhone_Name_to_Apple/1168373079)
ebendl
09-01-2007, 11:58 PM
Wow, that looks sweet.

But yeah, with all that rich mobile content, I would have liked 3G at least...

At least there's WiFi - with that resolution and full browser Internet cafe's should be great.
icyrus
10-01-2007, 12:32 AM
Have a look at the demos on the official website.

The experience looks like a good one, even if they are demos from apple

http://www.apple.com/iphone/
werner
10-01-2007, 12:56 AM
it looks like a clever little thing....i like.
good on them!
nGAGEd55
10-01-2007, 01:04 AM
It makes the Nokia N series look like a Ford Model T.
:(

I sooooo hate apple for doing this, it's just toooooo good.

good thing it'll only be here next year some time, mah Model T aka N91 just have to do till then.

really sucks that it doesn't have 3G though
BobJones
10-01-2007, 01:14 AM
The interfaces on Mac-based products seem a little too artsy-fartsy and overly-simplistic for my liking. In some cases the simplistic nature often makes it more tedious to get some things done. ITO of phones I'd still go with an HTC.

Having said that, I guess the iPhone would be good for the iPod generation who would no longer need to carry around two different devices.
Yeah, there's nothing like taking loads of clicks to do something instead of just one or two. :D Even better lets just do things so thats its easy for the programmer who has to code the program once, instead of the user who will be doing things the long way round every time they use the app.
BobJones
10-01-2007, 01:26 AM
:(

I sooooo hate apple for doing this, it's just toooooo good.

good thing it'll only be here next year some time, mah Model T aka N91 just have to do till then.

really sucks that it doesn't have 3G though
I think the 3G isn't too much of a loss because of the wi-fi, but it does mean that you need the phone contract and pay for the wi-fi.
But it sounds to me that the phone isn't going to be available outside of the American market anytime soon. There is a lot of network specific functions that look like they aren't standard GSM plus the special yahoo internet functions. I don't see the likes of MTN, Cell-C or Vodacom supporting these features.
Pretty much a square kick in the nuts for Nokia and the established cell phone companies... if the phone works nearly as well as they say, it certainly makes them all look like a bunch of amateurs.
Now I'd buy the device as a straight ipod in a heartbeat.
I also like the possibilities that may come about with moving the "multi-touch" functions into the full size desktops and laptops... think of a 24" iMac built into your desk with no need for keyboard or mouse, just direct interaction with the screen.
werner
10-01-2007, 01:54 AM
. think of a 24" iMac built into your desk with no need for keyboard or mouse, just direct interaction with the screen.

tempting and cool as it sounds, the last thing I want to be doing every day is touching the monitor. There are MUCH better ways on interacting with an interface already available.

Ask any full time touchscreen user how nasty it looks after just one day's worth of fingerprints. no really, it looks terrible...

Also, touchscreen layers reduce the brightness and viewing angle, which is primarily why you dont see huge touchscreen monitors...coz currently they just suck.
BobJones
10-01-2007, 02:07 AM
Sounds like they aren't using the "normal" touch screen materials in the iphone... but we'll find out when the reviews come out.
If what you say is right, its going to be a big problem. Haven't really seen the same on too many touch screens myself... but I don't use them all that much.
If the stuff they use is anything like the MBP track pads, it won't be an issue - they are amazing with effectively no usage streaking or discoloration.