I'm holding out for the shoe phone!

I'm waiting for the fall line of these babies.

But Gizmodo’s Jesus Diaz has got wind of the details of the launch, and his source tells him that the Second Coming will be a worldwide event

Talk about a religious fervor for the iPhone...

Yay! More gadgets we can spend our stimulus money on....

I won't buy it. It's gonna be very expensive!

re: #1 Mich-again

I'm holding out for the shoe phone!

Max?

the evidence coming in from around the world corroborates Jesus’ story

Heh. That'll confuse that guy at American Thinker...

Can the iPhone be used as a tethered modem?

Let the conspicuous consumption continue, before it's outlawed like CUBA--No cell phones until Fidel says so in 2008!

Let them eat Apples! (Marie Antoinette said to her starving subjects who were out of bread & gas)

Can I use it on Verizon? All I need to know...

I think I'll stick with phones that aloow me to stay away from this new incarnation of Ma Bell.

Noid aloit!

re: #1 Mich-again

I'm holding out for the shoe phone!

That's pretty smart.

re: #10 redshirt

No, ATT is the "exclusive carrier."
I'm not switching.

re: #9 alegrias

Let the conspicuous consumption continue, before it's outlawed like CUBA--No cell phones until Fidel says so in 2008!

Let them eat Apples! (Marie Antoinette said to her starving subjects who were out of bread & gas)

Obama won't outlaw correct consumption.

Apple is protected. GM isn't.

It is all about demographics. From last night, it looks like gamers are on the shit list too (they must be the one segment of the youth vote that hasn't slavishly endorsed the messiah.)

re: #14 goddessoftheclassroom

No, ATT is the "exclusive carrier."
I'm not switching.

Which is why I won't be getting one either. Ma Bell (in whatever incarnation) can go screw.

OT... Plan to trim cell phone cancellation fees draws criticism

This story from the Chicago Tribune - A proposal for the government to help cell phone customers avoid expensive fees when they cancel contracts with wireless companies...

I want my new phone now...

I thought it said Gidget.

My cell phone doesn't even have a camera :')

I suppose a trade-in program would be too much to hope for.

re: #6 Nevergiveup

Max?

99?

re: #19 Silhouette

re: #17 Honorary Yooper

Illinois Bell, Ameritech, SBC, AT&T, so bad they've re-branded it four times.

At the current rate of energy prices, this may be the last gadget most people will be able to afford, I will retain my old trusty nextel until it no longer works.

re: #15 karmic_inquisitor

It is all about demographics. From last night, it looks like gamers are on the shit list too (they must be the one segment of the youth vote that hasn't slavishly endorsed the messiah.)

What happened last night?

Yeah, the network's slow, but the iPhone is super.

re: #22 Mich-again

99?

Cone of silence

re: #20 DesertSage

Do you work in a high security environment? Some places do not allow employees & visitors to carry a camera enabled phone.

Not a picture of an IPhone 3G

Chuck Hagel is sating bad things about McCain. Who'da thunk that?

same here - passed on the original because

a. never buy anything first generation (remember usb 1!)

b. not 3g compatible

I can't wait to grab one of these babies! My cell phone is 6 years old, has a screen the size of a matchbook and has developed an odd habit of shutting itself off - adn random times for no apparent reason. AND the battery on my 2nd generation ipod is at the point where I'm lucky if it lasts 3 hours!

Seriously - the line for ipod v2 forms behind me!
;-)

re: #31 Nevergiveup

Chuck Hagel is sating bad things about McCain. Who'da thunk that?

* * *
Senator Hagel heartily endorsed McCain's 2000 campaign, had a Presidential Announcement party at his fancy McLean Virginia house in Sept. 1999, celebrated the McCain New Hampshire victory in New Hampshire in early 2000.

When good people go bad, it's so sad. BDS seems terminal.

I'd lose it.

re: #30 Mich-again

Three fairly good sources for Phone Techy stuff...

www.engadgetmobile.com, www.phonescoop.com, www.mobileburn.com

re: #34 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

I'd lose it.

Were do all those lost cell phones and sun glasses go?

re: #32 NYC_Mike

Seriously - the line for ipod v2 forms behind me!
;-)

uh...i mean iPHONE v 2!

re: #35 Conservative in Liberal Hands

I'm kind of a low-tech guy. Nextel service, no camera, Direct connect conversations sprinkled with CB lingo. Thats how I roll.

re: #4 Fenway_Nation

The Mrs. and I are using ours to help pay off our recent purchase of a 1991 Honda Civic. Between that and what we will save in gas money, we should SHOULD have it paid off in about 6 months. I do love getting 38 mpg vice the 12 we were getting with our old 1979 Chevy pickup.

An older relative of mine still has a wall-mounted dial-phone as the only phone in her house. She's never used a push-button phone in her life. Seriously.

Me? I just lean out the window and yell, "Jebediah! Bring me some more of that moonshine!"

So WTF am I to do with my current 8GB iPhone that I spent $600 on?

re: #40 zombie

An older relative of mine still has a wall-mounted dial-phone as the only phone in her house. She's never used a push-button phone in her life. Seriously.

Me? I just lean out the window and yell, "Jebediah! Bring me some more of that moonshine!"

I crack up when I hear the cell phone ringtone that clangs like the bell on the old wall phone. Its digital onomatopoeia..

re: #36 Nevergiveup

Were do all those lost cell phones and sun glasses go?

Ask at the hotel desk.

They find so many chargers, that when Mr. Silhouette would accidently leave his at home, he would often ask at the desk and get one for free. He traveled a lot and ended up with a half dozen.

re: #41 Maximu§

Software upgrade...

/sarc

re: #40 zombie

An older relative of mine still has a wall-mounted dial-phone as the only phone in her house. She's never used a push-button phone in her life. Seriously.

Me? I just lean out the window and yell, "Jebediah! Bring me some more of that moonshine!"

I often astound people by telling them I have never owned a cell phone. Yet, it is true.

re: #40 zombie

An older relative of mine still has a wall-mounted dial-phone as the only phone in her house. She's never used a push-button phone in her life. Seriously.

Me? I just lean out the window and yell, "Jebediah! Bring me some more of that moonshine!"

I used to bug my Staff Sgt all the time. He'd tell me get somebody, I would lean out of his office, "SMITH! GET IN HERE!". He would always say, "well I could have done that."

Just bought more AAPL on the pullback today.

/heh

re: #45 Charles

I often astound people by telling them I have never owned a cell phone. Yet, it is true.

What do you lease yours?

re: #36 Nevergiveup

On average, a pair of sunglasses lasts me between 4 or 5 years, and I usually retire them in unbroken condition. I wear them everyday of the year, the secret is to either leave them on, or place them in a safe place,
the same place that they survived the last time you left them there and
as much as possible, always put them in the same place.

I never lost a cell phone, not even for 2 minutes.

Socks on the other hand..... thousands.

re: #45 Charles

I often astound people by telling them I have never owned a cell phone. Yet, it is true.

My mom bought me one like 2 years ago. I think I've used it once.

re: #48 Nevergiveup

What do you lease yours?

Nope, I'm serious. Never had a contract, never owned or rented or leased one of them. No Tracfone, none of that stuff.

re: #40 zombie

An older relative of mine still has a wall-mounted dial-phone as the only phone in her house. She's never used a push-button phone in her life. Seriously.

Me? I just lean out the window and yell, "Jebediah! Bring me some more of that moonshine!"

My grandmother had a black iron rotary phone sitting on a table in the hallway. It was wired straight in to the wall. That phone never had a problem. I wish today's phones were built like that. When my mom changed the telephone account after grandma died, the phone company took the phone back.

re: #36 Nevergiveup

re: #34 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

I'd lose it.

Were do all those lost cell phones and sun glasses go?

Call 'em and find out.

}:)     [The cell phones, not the sunglasses ... ]

re: #52 buzzsawmonkey

The interesting thing is, soon they become multi-cell phones. Then they develop rudimentary legs...

They're manageable till they develop thumbs and stop being afraid of fire.

I do have some complaints on the iPhone....

-Its not the greatest phone, but its a great iPod.

-Slow internet connection....it takes several minutes for lgf to load up.

-Cannot take video. Its frustrating to see someone with an $75 phone take video's while you stand there wondering why I spent so much money.

I'm sticking with my two tin cans and a string

re: #53 Charles

Charles, a cellphone is cheap insurance/protection. The ability to "reach out and call someone" from just about anywhere is a potential life saver.

And with the proliferation of techno-geeks surfing from their cell phones, you might want to have access to one - for just a while - to check page construction...

/Just sayin'

i've put mine thru the washing machine,. dropped it in the water trough and had some one steal it.

re: #59 sattv4u2

I'm sticking with my two tin cans and a string

Telegrams are still working for me Stop End

re: #61 nyc redneck

I dropped one in a toilet.

re: #64 Mich-again

I dropped one in a toilet.

Eeeww.

re: #64 Mich-again

I dropped one in a toilet.

better than an out house.

re: #64 Mich-again

I dropped one in a toilet.

ummmm,,,,, we're still talking about cell phones , aren't we ?

re: #68 taxfreekiller

throw downs are the only way

cell phones ,,,, or toilets ?/ I'm So confused now !

OK off topic and definitely not PC, but am I the only Jewish boy here in love with that magnificent shiksa Megan Kelly on FOX?

[Link: www.softsland.com...]

Interesting statistic, Charles. You're becoming a dinosaur. And that's maybe a good thing. ;)

re: #62 buzzsawmonkey

My mother still has a rotary phone in the basement that has the dial mounted atop the box with the phone workings. It was on its way out back in 1954 when it was installed, but it fit nicely in the designated place.

That thing is built like a tank, and has never given any trouble.

Amazing isn't it? It was the only phone in the house. Back then that's how they did it. It was heavy...the receiver clunked loud when you put it back on the cradle. Who knew one day we would be able to watch movies on out phones one day?

You could really slam the phone down with those. It's not the same with cell phones by pushing a button.

re: #70 Nevergiveup

OK off topic and definitely not PC, but am I the only Jewish boy here in love with that magnificent shiksa Megan Kelly on FOX?

If I were a Jewish boy, I'd agree with you, But seeing that I'm a Catholic, I'll have to go to confession for my thoughts about her!

Does anybody remember these? This was the first (and nearly last) "cell" phone I bought. Still have it. It's collecting dust out in the staorage shed (along with the VIC 20 and C-64).

re: #26 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)

What happened last night?

He got on one of his many high horses and talked about video games and television being bad for kids.

It has been part of his act for a while.

Here is a guy writing about it over a year ago.

I have no idea why Obama's paternalism appeals to so many people.

re: #74 Bubblehead II

Does anybody remember these? This was the first (and nearly last) "cell" phone I bought. Still have it. It's collecting dust out in the staorage shed (along with the VIC 20 and C-64).

Oh hell ,,,, I have two of those ,,,, plus one that looks like an Army Feild Walkie Talkie

re: #74 Bubblehead II

Does anybody remember these? This was the first (and nearly last) "cell" phone I bought. Still have it. It's collecting dust out in the staorage shed (along with the VIC 20 and C-64).

I have a similar phone. I has a receiver like the old rotary phones and it's in a suitcase.

re: #70 Nevergiveup

OK off topic and definitely not PC, but am I the only Jewish boy here in love with that magnificent shiksa Megan Kelly on FOX?

Not sure about Megan Kelly on FOX, but I'm positive about Megan Fox.

FWIW, I think cell phones have made us all slaves to other's urgencies.

re: #74 Bubblehead II

Does anybody remember these? This was the first (and nearly last) "cell" phone I bought. Still have it. It's collecting dust out in the staorage shed (along with the VIC 20 and C-64).

This was the first cell phone my parents ever had, when I was around four years old. This is what I have now.

re: #45 Charles

I often astound people by telling them I have never owned a cell phone. Yet, it is true.

You have astounded me. Do not get one if you don't feel the need. It is an addictive electronic leash..... But hey, I just got a new Blackberry today.

I want a waffle phone.

The iphone is offered in Israel too.
Is this another list where Israel doesn't show up, or appear below Iran or something, cause it's offered in Israel.

The curernt gen r0x0rZ.
And with software update 2.0 coming, damn.

This message was written through an iPhone.

re: #76 sattv4u2

Weren't they fun to lug around? When the cell company went digital, it became useless. But I like old electronics. Hell, I still have a Wico vacuum tube signal generator my uncle gave me back it 1975. Still works. One of these days I will probably have accumulated enough stuff to open a museum of ancient electronic devices.

re: #81 taxfreekiller

OOPS

the big o'cult is going to rip us off

Big O'cult is going to rip our hearts off out!

re: #85 DesertSage

I want a waffle phone.

You reminded me of this. I believe it should be the new Obama theme song.

re: #91 taxfreekiller

Before this weir shit is done, he will be standing in a huge stadium filled with moon bats, he will stand there with his eyes closed,
he will hum a bit and then the loons will hum back to him,
and the msm will hum along.....

sick shit this

bend down before the all powerful O'ccult.

You for got the white tunic he will be wearing, and the bare feet.

And he will be floating..

re: #91 taxfreekiller

Before this weir shit is done, he will be standing in a huge stadium filled with moon bats, he will stand there with his eyes closed,
he will hum a bit and then the loons will hum back to him,
and the msm will hum along.....

sick shit this

bend down before the all powerful O'ccult.

And Chris Matthews will fell a tingle running up his leg...

Ring ring ring ring ring ring ring..

Bananaphone!

Its been at least 10 years since the kids outgrew all the Raffi CD's and we put them away, but dangit I still remember every word.

re: #52 buzzsawmonkey

Oh no, the cell phone is far to complex to have evolved! :-)

re: #63 bosforus

Telegrams are still working for me Stop End

How about smoke signals?
/Channeling Cheech and Chong

Ace is reporting that the 9th circuit ( what a shock ) are trying to dick around with "don't ask don't tell".

re: #82 Fat Jolly Penguin

This is what I use, on a pay as you plan with Edge Wireless. Not fancy, but suits my needs. I pissed my (old) manager and (old) director off when I refused to give them my cell number. Told them that if they wanted to get hold of me, use the house number and leave a message on the machine, otherwise issue me a company cell phone.

re: #98 Nevergiveup

Ace is reporting that the 9th circuit ( what a shock ) are trying to dick around with "don't ask don't tell".

When you say 'dick around' you mean metaphorically, right?

re: #45 Charles

I often astound people by telling them I have never owned a cell phone. Yet, it is true.

NOW you are my hero.

OT
It's just a gut feeling, probably irrational on my part, but I sort of have the feeling that Ann Coulter may not like Barack [Hussein] Obama:

But in reality, when talking to a lunatic without having first bombed him into submission, the only possible result is appeasement. Any talk with Hitler, or a McHitler like Ahmadinejad, that does not include handing over Czechoslovakia or Israel, like a game show parting gift, is going to be a relatively brief chat. [Link: www.humanevents.com...]

re: #100 coquimbojoe

When you say 'dick around' you mean metaphorically, right?

Well since I believe the case involves an Air Force Colonel and HER girlfriend perhaps it was the wrong word to use?

re: #83 coquimbojoe

I've never had one either. I think I've only used a cell phone two or three times.

re: #45 Charles

I often astound people by telling them I have never owned a cell phone. Yet, it is true.

I have never owned one or used one either.

You'd think that the next generation of "I" phone would be called the "J" phone?

They could keep evolving until they got to the "X" phone.

re: #103 Nevergiveup

Well since I believe the case involves an Air Force Colonel and HER girlfriend perhaps it was the wrong word to use?

I guess it works better than if you tried to use......

/Nevermind

re: #105 zombie

I have never owned one or used one either.

A vegetarian and a non cell phone user. Have you ever lived in Los Trancos Woods above Portola Valley? Or perhaps La Honda above Woodside? You might fit in there very well. (Both beautiful places).

re: #104 Killgore Trout

I've never had one either. I think I've only used a cell phone two or three times.

With all the cell phones sitting around my house, there are never any "old maids" when we microwave popcorn. Or incessant junk messages to delete every day.

re: #97 Kosh's Shadow

How about smoke signals?
/Channeling Cheech and Chong

My car's pretty keen on using smoke signals.

re: #106 DesertSage

You'd think that the next generation of "I" phone would be called the "J" phone?

They could keep evolving until they got to the "X" phone.

with the new Get Smart movie coming out, I'll wait for the shoe phone

re: #108 coquimbojoe

A vegetarian and a non cell phone user. Have you ever lived in Los Trancos Woods above Portola Valley? Or perhaps La Honda above Woodside? You might fit in there very well. (Both beautiful places).

zombie domicile history is not for public knowledge!

Iphone?

I'll pass...

If you own an original iPhone, be aware that there are some challenges in completely removing your personal data from the iPhone. So exercise caution if you wish to leap from old to new.

OT ,,,, but

Chavez accuses US of spying on Venezuela

ummmmm,,,,, ,GOOD !

re: #105 zombie

I have never owned one or used one either.

That's pretty hard to believe now... are you sure?

haha, seriously! Who hasn't used a cell phone ever?

I could have proudly sworn that I never owned one (using one is a different story) until last week. Got a pay-as-you-go little thingie, but haven't used it yet. It's for emergencies, like if I get lost in New York or something (I have a negative spatial IQ).

By the way I responded to you in the thread below.

Shoot! This would make a fantastic birthday gift to myself (it's the day before on the 8th) especially since the iTunes App Store should open the next day as well.

re: #34 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

I'd lose it.

Me too!

Congratulations, Apple, your media/internet heavy phone finally got a broadband connection.

So will it be 3.5g, or just 3?

Color me impressed when they make one that works with 3G service in Japan as well as the rest of the world. Of course with Jobs' Reality Distortion Field, even he might persuade the Japanese telcos to make an exception to "The Japanese Exception".

I picked up one of the AT&T refurbs at the end of last week. I have to say that I wish I had bought one months ago. It is the coolest tech item I've ever had or seen in regards to how useful it is and just how frakkin cool it is. The edge network isn't the fastest in the world but it is fast enough for every day stuff and it is a lot easier on the battery than the Wifi or 3g will be on the new iPhone.

I have an iPhone, and will get the 3G. My lucky daughter will get my used one. It's so addicting. I use it on the bus while I improve my global footprint.

By the way, I wear my McCain button everywhere now in Chicago. No one sits next to me, bums don't ask me for money. Sales people are a little nicer to me.

Vote McCain, you'll always have a seat on the bus!

re: #97 Kosh's Shadow

How about smoke signals?
/Channeling Cheech and Chong

Up in smoke/it's where my money goes
In my lungs/and sometimes up my nose
When troubled times/Begin to bother me
I take a toke and all my cares/Go up in smoke

classic 70s movie...

Speaking of phones, if you want to use an old-style Bluetooth handset like the old Western Electric phones, ThinkGeek has them for 30 bucks...

Bluetooth Retro Handset

if you want to play flash videos on iPhone get VHamster. Its a bookmarklet. You put it on your safari tool bar and select the video and then vhamster makes it into an iPhone watchable video. Only problem is it takes 10-15 min to work.

I received an iPhone as a Xmas present (nice boss I got!) and I have to say, Charles, if v2 is as good as v1 insofar as user-friendly, and as computer savvy as you are (me - I'm the world's great DOS dummy which is why I'm switching to an iMac come Xmas), you'll get more out of yours than I ever did.

Does anyone know if AT&T plans to change their rate plan for the iPhone when it becomes 3G compatible? Currently, unlimited internet browsing, etc. is $20.00 per month for the iPhone, but you can only connect with WiFi; for current AT&T 3G phones (Tilt, Blackjack, etc.) it's $40.00 per month.

re: #123 ploome hineni

Ploome - no, you can't insure the iPhone. AT&T also doesn't offer insurance on a lot of its PDA/pocket PC phones.

They're going to have to improve security on the devices if they expect to see any widespread adoption by enterprise users.