iPhone coming to NZ - July 11

[Forest]

Good news for all the gadget freaks.

The new 3G Apple iPhone is officially coming to NZ on July 11.

Looks like a tasty unit. Can't wait to take the integrated GPS on a ride.

[Tank]

Good news for all the gadget freaks.

The new 3G Apple iPhone is officially coming to NZ on July 11.

Looks like a tasty unit. Can't wait to take the integrated GPS on a ride.

I use the intergrated GPS on the Blackberry. (I also have a iPhone).

The main issue is that they dont have the maps loaded - so when you move it keeps downloading them as you move.

Unless Vodafone have an unlimited plan - it could get very expensive to use very fast.

[TerminalAddict]

source of this info please?

(I've got 30 iPhones at work already .. would be interested to get official support)

[vifferman]

The main issue is that they dont have the maps loaded - so when you move it keeps downloading them as you move.
So Tank, would that be the same with other GPS phones like the Nokia N95? :spudwhat:

[TerminalAddict]

http://www.reghardware.co.uk/2008/06/09/apple_unveils_3g_iphone/

no mention of NZ

[Tank]

source of this info please?

(I've got 30 iPhones at work already .. would be interested to get official support)

NZ herald etc has it also. http://www.nzherald.co.nz/section/story.cfm?c_id=5&objectid=10515412

but - they are being sold via Vodafone and will be the new model. So if you have 30 of the old ones from Parallel imported - no chance of getting them supported.

[skelstar]

... heh, wait for the Apple haters to come along. With this juicy carrot you've brightened their day immensly Forest.

Just got GPS running on my PSP which is cool. Can't wait to get my licence back so I can mount it on my bike and go for a ride. Kind lame trying it out in a taxi :(

[Tank]

So Tank, would that be the same with other GPS phones like the Nokia N95? :spudwhat:

I dont know the Nokia - but I would assume so.

[Forest]

source of this info please?

(I've got 30 iPhones at work already .. would be interested to get official support)

I got up early and listened to the WWDC keynote.

They've just announced a new hardware platform with a 3G wireless chipset and some other new features e.g. the GPS.

Here is the link regarding availability in NZ:

http://www.apple.com/iphone/countries/

[johan]

I use the intergrated GPS on the Blackberry. (I also have a iPhone).

The main issue is that they dont have the maps loaded - so when you move it keeps downloading them as you move.

Unless Vodafone have an unlimited plan - it could get very expensive to use very fast.

What's the point of a GPS if you need a phone signal reception for it to work? Half of the backroads here in NZ there's no signal at all, and this is where you would need a GPS.

Anyway, nice to have the phone coming this way soon.

[Nordy]

still no pxt (mms) but the supposed scratch proof screen is a bonus.

[Tank]

What's the point of a GPS if you need a phone signal reception for it to work? Half of the backroads here in NZ there's no signal at all, and this is where you would need a GPS.

Anyway, nice to have the phone coming this way soon.

ahh batman - you have found the flaw in cell phone GPS.

Thats why tom tom's and Navmans are still the way to go if you need one.

[imdying]

Ahhhh, version 2... glorious! The one everyone should've waited for anyway... Less $$$, more power, more space, and interesting new features (GPS/Exchange support). Still a retarded idea not having a keypad for txting, but then that's Apple....

Will be worth a play to see how it rolls, but more importantly, what the plans are like. Will Vodafone rape us over it?

[avgas]

so the new one actually makes calls then.....

[Big Dave]

It might tempt me to upgrade the Ipod touch.
That is my favourite gadget.

Using the iTube app to save You Tube movies and then being able to watch them on a plane or anywhere. Mint.

Plus carry my photo library and a decent playlist, and a whole heap of drum tracks for jammin and...etc etc

Phone doesn't mean much to me and GPS is ghey.

[sidzstylez]

ive got the n95 original edition and yeah the supplied nokia maps requires active connection to download maps on the go but with aftermarket programs such as Garmin Mobile you can have preloaded maps just as you would on a handheld gps.

Also, if you turn the assisted gps off, you dont need to use any data, only have to wait 1 extra minute for gps lock on. I use it everyday and its great has the same software as standalone gps with autorouting and voice directions. I think the new iphone will end up having the same sort of arrangement as tomtom has already made a program for it. good for those on prepay like me...

[Nordy]

would the garmin addon accept the garmin (http://www.gwprojects.org/gps/) open source kiwi maps?

[sidzstylez]

yeah thats what i used initially but if you look hard enough you can find the official garmin nz maps which are more accurate for auto routing purposes...

[Nordy]

i have been using the free auto routing maps and they have been pretty accurate, and what i have found to be wrong has been corrected within a day of them being notified.

[bgd]

What's the point of a GPS if you need a phone signal reception for it to work? .

It uses Assisted GPS. It triangulates the cellar network base stations to identify which satellites to use to get your location. Supposed to be faster to locate your position. I would assume that if there is no phone signal then it will search for satellites like any normal GPS unit.

If it can't find the satellites, e.g. you're inside, then it uses whatever it can (wifi, cellular, etc) to work out your location. So, in theory at least, smarter than your average GPS unit.

[James Deuce]

I don't have a Honda, so I don't really want one thanks.

You Honda riders have fun with that.

[skidMark]

Errrr, they have been here for well over 6 months.

[skidMark]

I don't have a Honda, so I don't really want one thanks.

You Honda riders have fun with that.


Jim, no.

Thats my line.:blink:

[James Deuce]

Hacked ones Skiddy and they were on average $875. As much as a hacked phone appears cool to the outside world, the reality is it is a flakey piece of shit with no warranty.

Given that everything electronic is now manufactured by 12 year old SE Asians in shitty factories for about $2 a month, I want that warranty.

The official Vodafone one will be between $400 and $500 to start with.

You were too slow with the Honda thing. I had to do it.

[jrandom]

Errrr, they have been here for well over 6 months.

This is the iPhone 2.0, not the original one. Apple only announced the release of this model the other day.