iPhone officially announced

Post by **ToxicBug** » Tue Jan 09, 2007 6:05 pm

http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/09/live ... s-keynote/
http://www.macrumorslive.com/

*edited for those who just want to see*

/juGGz

Post by **Nightshade** » Tue Jan 09, 2007 6:17 pm

Post by **Fender** » Tue Jan 09, 2007 6:31 pm

That looks sweet. I wonder what cellular carrier will ink the deal here in the US.

edit: look like Cingular from the pics. And this device looks absolutely amazing. Leave it to Apple to create the iPod killer.

edit2:
OUCH
8GB model - $599
4GB model - $499

Post by **Don Carlos** » Tue Jan 09, 2007 6:47 pm

Looks good

Post by **Iccy** » Tue Jan 09, 2007 6:59 pm

Post by **Jackal** » Tue Jan 09, 2007 7:00 pm

Ok, how is it as a phone?

Post by **Grudge** » Tue Jan 09, 2007 7:32 pm

So, how does that "Cingular only" crap apply to Europe?

Post by **stocktroll** » Tue Jan 09, 2007 7:37 pm

took them long enough

Post by **R00k** » Tue Jan 09, 2007 7:47 pm

Jackal wrote:Ok, how is it as a phone?

It can't be any worse than the Blackberrys and Treos.

This thing looks unbelievable.

Post by **R00k** » Tue Jan 09, 2007 7:47 pm

Big question: CAN YOU CHANGE THE BATTERY?

Post by **Dave** » Tue Jan 09, 2007 7:52 pm

Grudge wrote:So, how does that "Cingular only" crap apply to Europe?

well, as one website put it:

"The phone will be offered exclusively through Cingular in the US in June, and will come to Europe in Q4 2007, and Asia in 2008."

It doesn't say it's offered through Cingular in Europe.

On another note, the lightweight set top box I said was going to come out about eight months ago came out too... Almost exactly as I described. I wish it had a DVD player at the very least, though

Post by **Fender** » Tue Jan 09, 2007 8:28 pm

riddla wrote:ill wait until verizon has them

So you are never going to get one?

Post by **MKJ** » Tue Jan 09, 2007 8:33 pm

the thing does look damn secksi

Post by **mjrpes** » Tue Jan 09, 2007 8:38 pm

riddla wrote:ill wait until verizon has them

I'm in the same boat. Verizon has the best reception in my area, although Cingular/AT&T is acceptable. Depending on user reviews when the thing comes out (June?!), this could tempt me to switch providers.

Post by **Grudge** » Tue Jan 09, 2007 8:45 pm

lol, $599 for a 8GB with a 2 year contract

what's that, like $899 without a contract?

Post by **R00k** » Tue Jan 09, 2007 8:52 pm

riddla wrote:they would be insane to lock in on any one carrier for longer than a few months tops. verizon, etc will cream all over apple with cash to become apple partners soon enough plus I'm patient with the treo in the meantime.

It says "exclusive" and "multi-year" contract in the article there.

Post by **Mat Linnett** » Tue Jan 09, 2007 9:06 pm

The weird thing is, one of it's most exciting features isn't really being hyped.
It features Multitouch technology; you know, that crazy touchscreen stuff as seen here.

I hate mobiles usually, but this is one sexy piece of tech...

Post by **Fender** » Tue Jan 09, 2007 9:15 pm

Mat Linnett wrote:The weird thing is, one of it's most exciting features isn't really being hyped.
It features Multitouch technology; you know, that crazy touchscreen stuff as seen here.

Actually, if you read the engadget blog, the crowd went nuts when he manipulated the photos with multitouch. I think it hypes itself.

Post by **R00k** » Tue Jan 09, 2007 9:31 pm

Yea, it sounds like it was understated, but anybody who recognized what they were talking about oohed and aahed I'm sure.
I think it's awesome.

The proximity sensor is a nice idea too.

Post by **Chupacabra** » Tue Jan 09, 2007 10:17 pm

lets hope it doesnt scratch easily...

Post by **SOAPboy** » Tue Jan 09, 2007 10:26 pm

Grudge wrote:So, how does that "Cingular only" crap apply to Europe?

It wont matter.

Unlocked and Unbranded versions will be out weeks after the cingular version comes out.

Post by **saturn** » Tue Jan 09, 2007 10:32 pm

I just came. I wanted to get a new HTC PDA phone after renewing my contract, but now I'm going to wait

Post by **SOAPboy** » Tue Jan 09, 2007 10:34 pm

saturn wrote:I just came. I wanted to get a new HTC PDA phone after renewing my contract, but now I'm going to wait

Same. slightly pissed i bought my w600, but fuck it, ill chuck it in the cabinet with the other 40 phones and pick this bastard up.

Hate it, but i really think apple has something right with this one.

Post by **Wizard .3** » Tue Jan 09, 2007 10:41 pm

I take it this is supposed to compete with smartphones?

It'd be great to have my phone and iPod in one device, but the pricing puts this way out of my budget. I'd prefer if they trimmed all the internet stuff and just made a simple mp3 player/phone. Ah well..

Post by **R00k** » Tue Jan 09, 2007 10:41 pm

Yea, my contract with Sprint is up and I haven't decided on who to go with yet.

I may just wait until June to switch, and go with Cingular - and buy a cheap replacement phone in the meantime.

I still want to know if the battery is replaceable though. It had better be more like a cellphone than an iPod in that respect, or I'll never get one no matter how cool the features are.

I think it's completely retarded to have to use some battery replacement program, when on most devices you can just buy a new battery and pop it in - even Blackberrys.