Comments on: Why the iPhone SUCKS. Anyone have Cell Phone recommendations?

By: dave

dave — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 19:24:25 +0000

i got an iphone as well. I dont hate it as much as you, but it def has limitations. the software update in may/june will solve most of my problems though (havent wanted to take the jailbreak plunge).

as far as internet speed, i have to agree (without wifi). a buddy of mine has sprint i was shocked its crazy fast. he even has an application that allows him to use his cellular network to send out a wifi, so people around him can connect wireless. its amazing.

at the same time though, he handed me his phone, and the screen just can compare, neither can the interface (multi touch screen)…

By: chris

chris — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 08:59:22 +0000

Aloha Steve,

I would suggest that you jail break your phone. You will be much more happy with it. All the things you have listed you wanted to do can be done with a jail broken iPhone. Check out my site as I wrote a blog post on my experiences and what applications I think are important to me.

I have to be honest, I felt the same way as you did a few months ago. But now I am 90% satisfied with the iPhone. Please feel free to contact me if you would like more info.

Mahalos,
Chris

By: blendahtom

blendahtom — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 16:22:34 +0000

Steve..

Take a look at the Helio Ocean .. it piggybacks on Sprint and Verizon’s 3g Network .. I use the Opera Mini 4 browser on it and it ROCKS!! They have the best youtube client period of any cellphone on the market.

I pay $109 for all you can eat plan and love it.. I get service no matter where I am at due to the ability to use Verizon or Sprint.

I use AIM/MSN/YIM as well as Gmail/AOL/Yahoo/MSN/Outlook etc.. for mail clients. Built in Google Maps w/ GPS and Buddy Becon.

And the dual slider is pimp.. great for a smart phone user!

http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/30/helio-pits-apples-iphone-against-ocean/

By: Bo

Bo — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 16:19:23 +0000

I’ve been using the curve and will not complain. I’ve had it for a couple of months and I’m making some transitions from another pda to cut back on pocket space. There’s probably available apps I haven’t gotten into yet but I use google for what I need. (docs, mail, rss, news, etc etc) I stay online with it and never have a problem. Some slowness here and there but its a hand held so what do you expect. Even with that said i’m never scared to update a few of my blogs or twitter. Photo capture is great and the mms is lovely…(my girl sends me GREAT pics all the time). the time ive saved by being able to go through email has been extra nice.

I havent played to much with the iPhone but it looks more like a toy than a tool. plus how is it on punching in the letters. a stylus…ugh that would probably drive me crazy.

By: Jeff Raab

Jeff Raab — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 15:35:06 +0000

Steve – i’m trading in my Palm Treo 700w as soon as Verizon starts carrying the Blackberry Curve. The iPhone is actually quite terrible for people who rely on their phone for business. A number of my colleagues just switched from the iPhone to BlackBerry.

By: blendahtom

blendahtom — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 23:20:21 +0000

Hi Steve..

I love my helio ocean it cruises on fast 3G network via Sprint or verizion depending on where your at..I use the opera 4 mini browser and love it..it’s youtube app is amazing.. good cam and video capabilities muiltiple email clients and im clients…

As far as a data plan goes .it rocks.. $99 all u can use plan..you can’t go wrong.

plus the dual slider is slick for biz applications.

my. 02

Tom

p.s – Done on my Ocean

By: maique

maique — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 16:12:56 +0000

i’m quite happy with the nokia n95 8gb, it does almost everything.
plenty of memory and loads of 3rd party software.
gps, mms, camera (brilliant), does video, uploads to a lot of places with ease, web, 3.5g…

i’m still waiting for the iphone’s 3g version, and then i will start thinking about one of those.

By: Tony

Tony — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 03:38:10 +0000

Look into a Blackberry. I have the Curve (with wi-fi) through T-mobile… has generous data plans. The wi-fi isn’t the speediest but let’s you get unlimited minutes when calls are made at wi-fi spots, great for work or home. Reviews at amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/BlackBerry-8320-Curve-Titanium-T-Mobile/dp/B000W79GQA/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=wireless&qid=1205638552&sr=8-1

You can copy/paste, use Opera Mini, has MMS, decent camera, has a great Gmail app and other apps you can download from Google: http://www.google.com/intl/en_us/mobile/updater/index.html

I do like the beautiful display of the iPhone but until it uses something better than Edge like 3G, I’m content with the Blackberry.