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Old 07-17-2007, 01:53 PM
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iPhone: big waste

I really want one.. but my phone does all the same things it already does and even more!

let Maddox explain
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Old 07-18-2007, 03:14 AM
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His book is rather entertaining. Though he gets pretty repetitive after a while.
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Old 07-18-2007, 05:31 AM
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potential menaces

All those things (cell phones and ipods) are literally car accidents waiting to happen.

There are laws in several US states, and in European countries that forbids their use while driving.
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Old 07-18-2007, 09:17 AM
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I always use my Bluetooth earpiece with my Treo whenever I'm driving. Of course some people can't talk and drive a car at the same time even using an earpiece, but I'm not one of them.

I think the I Phone is just as slick as can be, but I would never want to have to use AT&T/Cingular's network. If they have it available through Sprint, I'll be on it like a big dog!
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Old 07-18-2007, 10:03 AM
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After a couple of weeks of owning an iphone, I still like it a lot. Do I need one? No. But it did replace three devices for everyday use. Laptop, Ipod and regular cell phone.
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Old 07-18-2007, 10:41 AM
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All those things (cell phones and ipods) are literally car accidents waiting to happen.

There are laws in several US states, and in European countries that forbids their use while driving.
I use my iPod while driving but it is wired to the head unit. I see idiots with the white earbuds in their ears while driving. Now they are asking for an accident.

I'm waiting for the next generation iPod.. Supposedly its going to be like the iPhone but without the phone ... Which is what I really want
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Old 07-18-2007, 12:11 PM
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I think the iPhone is a cool gaget but why in the world would someone buy a device that requires a battery that you cannot replace yourself?
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Old 07-18-2007, 12:19 PM
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I have wondered why Apple does that. It seems to be a real sore point with their customers. My I Pod battery is still going strong, but I'll probably be PO'd when it quits on me.
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Old 07-18-2007, 07:39 PM
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I have wondered why Apple does that. It seems to be a real sore point with their customers. My I Pod battery is still going strong, but I'll probably be PO'd when it quits on me.
When it dies, stop by, I`ll replace it for you. I`ve done it may times. Costs around $10.
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Old 07-19-2007, 05:09 PM
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Thanks, Kevin. When mine does finally die, I'll be by to see you.

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