The iPhone thread - Page 30

Russ · 06-01-2009, 11:56

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Originally Posted by Chris

And I still say that anyone who thinks you can find a 'good' camera in a phone - any phone - has no idea what a 'good' camera is.

There's more to life than megapixels.

I don't take photography as seriously as yourself - I've seen some of the awesome shots you've come up with and that's what they are - awesome. But this is an example:

http://uk.geocities.com/russburt@bti.../DSC00005a.jpg

Took this with a SE K800i (it's the back of Torchwood HQ

) I'm not a photography buff but if I see something I think will look good on camera then I want something I can rely on to make it look good. I don't want to be carrying a camera AND a phone around with me so any phone I have will need to be able to come up with something good.

I haven't seen anything from the iPhone to suggest it meets that criteria. As has been mentioned if a camera phone is not your thing then it doesn't matter obviously. But I know there is a mass-market of people who share my view.

Stephen · 06-01-2009, 12:07

I did take some amazing photos with my N95

However I don't mind my iPhone having a poor camera cause I have a Samsung NV24HD that is compact enough to carry with me for everyday photography needs and my Panasonic FZ50 for proper photography use.

Its just handy having a camera built in to the phone for those unexpected moments you need to capture.

Stuart · 06-01-2009, 12:11

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Originally Posted by Chris

And I still say that anyone who thinks you can find a 'good' camera in a phone - any phone - has no idea what a 'good' camera is.

There's more to life than megapixels.

"Good" is comparitive. The N95 has a good camera compared to other phones (and some low end digital cameras). OK, it won't beat a good (or even a basic) DSLR, but it's a hell of a lot more conveniant.

Having said that, you are right. I've seen photos taken by my cousin on his Canon DSLR (and EOS 1 IIRC) that blow any photos taken by cheaper Digital cameras with more megapixels out of the water.

handyman · 06-01-2009, 13:03

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Originally Posted by Matt D

So, some questions for CF's iPhone 3G owners...

Is it really that good?

Love it.

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Is the UI really as awesome as it's claimed to be?

Good enough for me to sometimes just play with it without actually having anything to do. Love the way the physics work on it.

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What's it actually like as a phone?

Good as anything I have used. Tried it last night with an old jabra bluetooth and that was just amazing, paired so easy and quick then when you make a call it gives you the option to bluetooth,iphone or speakerphone swapping between them on the fly instantly, very impressed.

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What's it like as a portable media player?

Fantastic

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What's it like for web browsing etc.?

Best browsing available

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Are there any decent Apps yet?

Loads.

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Also, one thing putting me off is the worry that a few months after I get one, Apple will then bring out a 3rd generation iPhone...

I have read rumours of a 32GB iPhone, & an iPhone Nano, but has anyone heard anything about any actual successor to the current iPhone?

Well if theres something getting announced soon then it will be today at the macworld keynote so you should see news hitting around 6pm tonight.

haydnwalker · 06-01-2009, 14:52

I like my gen1 iPhone - I'm not fussed about GPS (I've got a separate GPS). The only thing I do miss is stereo bluetooth - simply because my O2 cocoon had it and I bought a headset for it - but the Cocoon didn't last long in build quality.

Its a 2mpx camera on the iPhone...is this not good enough? Whats the point in more mpx when most people dont routinely print their photos on full size a4 pages?? MMS would be a good addition as its annoying on the occasion where i have to goto a website just to view MMS's that people have sent me.

I think I'll be moving away from the iPhone though if they don't sort out the bluetooth thing (as the recent 2.2 update has made mine go a bit hit-n-miss). I have bluetooth in my car - but it wont connect to my iPhone...which is VERY annoying!

Tezcatlipoca · 06-01-2009, 22:46

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Originally Posted by Stephen

I did take some amazing photos with my N95

However I don't mind my iPhone having a poor camera cause I have a Samsung NV24HD that is compact enough to carry with me for everyday photography needs and my Panasonic FZ50 for proper photography use.

Its just handy having a camera built in to the phone for those unexpected moments you need to capture.

Yup.

The few times I've used the camera on my N95 have mainly been "drunken nights out", such as my Stag, my friend's Stag, & a work Christmas Party, plus the odd random occasion when I haven't had a camera handy. Random pics that are just viewed on a computer.

Although it's 5MP & has a Zeiss lens, I don't ever use the N95 for "proper photos" as I don't think it can really compare to a proper compact camera (not that it tries to or is meant to, of course). For starters the JPEG compression is IMO way too high (Oh Nokia, why is there no setting!) & of course there's no optical zoom. If I want to take decent shots, I can use the Canon IXUS, or (if I'm allowed

) SWMBO's Nikon D40.

So, although the iPhone's 2MP really is quite lame compared to other current (& older!) smartphones & cameraphones, it doesn't matter to me as it'd still be good enough for "random drunken pics" etc. etc.

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Cheers

Nothing at Macworld, so I think I'll just stick with the current plan of getting a 16GB iPhone 3G at the end of Feb

EDIT: Then again, it's the CES later this week. Wonder if they'll reveal anything at that.

webcrawler2050 · 06-01-2009, 22:53

I have the iPhone, have had it for 4 - 5 months now. It's a love hate relationship.

Couldnt care about the camera, its fine for the little I use it. It has everything I need, IMAP, a good, controlable, GUI. I love having my iPod in my phone, tis handy, saves carrying two devices around.

I think.. and this is a think.. that the iPhone "3" Apple may and I mean may, have listened and do something more

handyman · 07-01-2009, 14:44

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Originally Posted by haydnwalker

MMS would be a good addition as its annoying on the occasion where i have to goto a website just to view MMS's that people have sent me.

just installed this from the app store, cool little free app.

http://iphonemms.net/

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Originally Posted by haydnwalker

I think I'll be moving away from the iPhone though if they don't sort out the bluetooth thing (as the recent 2.2 update has made mine go a bit hit-n-miss). I have bluetooth in my car - but it wont connect to my iPhone...which is VERY annoying!

There is someone working on a proper bluetooth stack for the iphone which will bring stereo headsets and external keyboards as well as file sharing..

mr_bo · 07-01-2009, 20:16

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Originally Posted by Matt D

Cool.

I think I'll follow your suggestion & have a look in the O2 or Apple shop.

If you are looking for a new phone and you are in the o2 shop, have a look at one of these

Tezcatlipoca · 07-01-2009, 22:51

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Originally Posted by handyman

just installed this from the app store, cool little free app.

http://iphonemms.net/

Hmm. Free app, but you have to buy credits to use to actually send anything. Bit crap when you consider that if Apple actually gave it MMS support, sending an MMS would presumably simply come out of your SMS allowance like with any other phone & tariff.

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If you are looking for a new phone and you are in the o2 shop, have a look at one of these

I do like SE (my old P900 is still one of my favourite phones), but Windows Mobile instead of Symbian? Hmm. I have bad memories of WM.

Russ · 09-01-2009, 12:58

Well I took the plunge.....and went for the G1 instead

Posting on it right now from in Pizza Hut in the Bull Ring in Birmingham. Takes a bit of getting used to { no not the place} and the baattery life is poor but I'm hoping a few more charges will help. Power saving applications are available too and a new big update is due any day too :}

Raistlin · 09-01-2009, 13:01

So good, and so excited, you posted twice

punky · 09-01-2009, 13:12

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Originally Posted by Russ B

Well I took the plunge.....and went for the G1 instead

Posting on it right now from in Pizza Hut in the Bull Ring in Birmingham. Takes a bit of getting used to { no not the place} and the baattery life is poor but I'm hoping a few more charges will help. Power saving applications are available too and a new big update is due any day too :}

Check out this page, and scroll down to Power Manager.

Some of the other apps on the page are pretty cool as well.

Tezcatlipoca · 10-01-2009, 00:34

Couple more q's for iPhone owners...

What cases do people recommend?

What about screen protectors?

Stephen · 10-01-2009, 00:51

Can't answer the case Q as I don't bother with them. Don't really think they are needed.

As for screen protectors, the glass that they use is pretty much scratch proof! I haven't got a single mark on the screen after 5 months use and its in my pocket everyday without a cover.