iPhone Jonny

[lolcakestbh]

iPhone Jonny - Has anybody been following this guy? He's been standing in line for the iPhone since tuesday and just become an overnight celebrity.

The story broke in NZ, made the Herald then went international. Engaget picked up the story - then it got dugg in a big way. http://digg.com/apple/iPhone_Jonny_World_s_First_iPhone_3G_Customer_in_w aiting

We were checking him out at work today, he's got his own blog setup and is posting up pictures, videos and stories live from the street lol. http://1stinline.blogspot.com/

I was going to do a ride past late at night and make sure no street workers were messing with him. Or if they were - get some pics! lol! must be farken cold.

[bc4eva]

iPhone Jonny - Has anybody been following this guy? He's been standing in line for the iPhone since tuesday and just become an overnight celebrity.

The story broke in NZ, made the Herald then went international. Engaget picked up the story - then it got dugg in a big way. http://digg.com/apple/iPhone_Jonny_World_s_First_iPhone_3G_Customer_in_w aiting

We were checking him out at work today, he's got his own blog setup and is posting up pictures, videos and stories live from the street lol. http://1stinline.blogspot.com/

I was going to do a ride past late at night and make sure no street workers were messing with him. Or if they were - get some pics! lol! must be farken cold.

yeah I walked past him and 2 other people sitting there today. Why would you bother for the iPhone? Or why would you bother when all you can get is rip off plan by vodafone! Maybe vodafone may cut him a deal for giving them free publicity?

[Gubb]

At $250 a month, for a 24 Month contract ($6000!) he's welcome to it.

[JimO]

tell the cnut to get a job

[bc4eva]

At $250 a month, for a 24 Month contract ($6000!) he's welcome to it.

yeah its a load of sh#t!!!!! It was too good to be true, $199 bones for an iPhone...

[The Pastor]

I really dont see how anyone can pay more than my motorbike + my car + $1000 petrol for a phone.

What does it do that others dont?

My phone has

Pictures
Internet
mp3

For $6000 it better be faster that my home pc, make my tea and solve world hunger.

[bc4eva]

I really dont see how anyone can pay more than my motorbike + my car + $1000 petrol for a phone.

What does it do that others dont?

My phone has

Pictures
Internet
mp3

For $6000 it better be faster that my home pc, make my tea and solve world hunger.

Does your phone have motion sensors? How about GPS? Or maybe even computer hacking skills.....hmmm....remember image is everything, thirst is nothing....

[skidMark]

iPhone Jonny - Has anybody been following this guy? He's been standing in line for the iPhone since tuesday and just become an overnight celebrity.

The story broke in NZ, made the Herald then went international. Engaget picked up the story - then it got dugg in a big way. http://digg.com/apple/iPhone_Jonny_World_s_First_iPhone_3G_Customer_in_w aiting

We were checking him out at work today, he's got his own blog setup and is posting up pictures, videos and stories live from the street lol. http://1stinline.blogspot.com/

I was going to do a ride past late at night and make sure no street workers were messing with him. Or if they were - get some pics! lol! must be farken cold.

I will pay the first person to slap him in the face with a trout $5.

[The Pastor]

Does your phone have motion sensors? How about GPS? Or maybe even computer hacking skills.....hmmm....remember image is everything, thirst is nothing....


Motion sensors? no

Gps? if I buy it.

Coputer hacking skills? yeah

[bc4eva]

Motion sensors? no

Gps? if I buy it.

Coputer hacking skills? yeah

Well if you've never played with the iTouch before it has motion sensor things in it, which ever direction you turn the iTouch/iPhone the screen changes to that motion. Plus the iPhone has the capability of tracking other iPhone users apparently via GPS though you have to register the other persons iPhone with yours......as for computer hacking skills, with the monsterous 1GB plan that vodafone has kindly offered I'm sure some 16 year old will figure out how to hack into the pentagon via his/her's iPhone....

[skidMark]

What does it do that others dont?


Kinda like this...

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[Dave Lobster]

I did chuckle today. There's a petition on the net somewhere, whining about how expensive it is. FFS... don't buy one!!

I fancy a DRz400SM.. but at $9500, they're bloody expensive. Will anyone sign my petition for Suzuki to make them cheaper!?!

People seem to have forgotten that Voda will have to pay Apple a significant amount of money for the 'privaledge' of having the iphone on their network.

[bc4eva]

I did chuckle today. There's a petition on the net somewhere, whining about how expensive it is. FFS... don't buy one!!

I fancy a DRz400SM.. but at $9500, they're bloody expensive. Will anyone sign my petition for Suzuki to make them cheaper!?!

People seem to have forgotten that Voda will have to pay Apple a significant amount of money for the 'privaledge' of having the iphone on their network.

yeah good point, though Apple use GPRS connection not CDMA (which is Telecom), sO there's only two choices in NZ - Vodafone or Vodafone...

[Dave Lobster]

GPRS is 2G only. The new one is 3G. Which Telecom will allegedly have up and running some time later this year..

[PirateJafa]

For $6000 it better be faster that my home pc, make my tea and solve world hunger.

Eat the hungry?

[bc4eva]

GPRS is 2G only. The new one is 3G. Which Telecom will allegedly have up and running some time later this year..

Sorry bro I'm not sure what you mean? Whats the new one?

[Coyote]

I will pay the first person to slap him in the face with a trout $5.
If you pay for the flight there and back, I'd be keen.

[CDFloss]

Sorry bro I'm not sure what you mean? Whats the new one?

3G is the technology that the new iPhones (and countless other phones before it) use. Its a wireless data transport technology that allows for higher speeds than the previous technologies. Telecom should have their new network setup around nov this year I believe.

Apple seems to have pulled the iPhone from Canada because the carrier there was screwing the public with its expensive plans. Wonder if anyone at apple is looking in this direction (at Vodafone) - probably not, too small a market to worry about.

http://www.businessday.co.nz/industries/4607709
http://arstechnica.com/journals/apple.ars/2007/04/05/iphone-rogers-wireless-squashed-what-happened

:buggerd: :banana:

[gijoe1313]

Crikey! :gob: That's like 8 tanks o'go gas per month! :no: Well I guess each to their own! :scratch:

[Gubb]

Crikey! :gob: That's like 8 tanks o'go gas per month! :no: Well I guess each to their own! :scratch:

....b.b.b.b...but Asians LOVE gadgets.

[The Pastor]

Well if you've never played with the iTouch before it has motion sensor things in it, which ever direction you turn the iTouch/iPhone the screen changes to that motion. Plus the iPhone has the capability of tracking other iPhone users apparently via GPS though you have to register the other persons iPhone with yours......as for computer hacking skills, with the monsterous 1GB plan that vodafone has kindly offered I'm sure some 16 year old will figure out how to hack into the pentagon via his/her's iPhone....

Its nothing new. If i was paying $6000 for a phone i'd want technology that i've never seen before.

Those screen flipping thing came out YEARS ago. same with zooming and touch screens. NEXT

[CDFloss]

Its nothing new. ...NEXT
:yes: Too true. The iPhone is made up of lots of old tech in a swish package put together by the design wizards at Apple. Ok, it has some new bits, like their multi-touch interface, etc... but GPS? Done. 3G? Done. Touch screen? Done. Media? Done... etc etc. :done:

Now, the new Blackberry "touch" or Windows Mobile 7 devices have my attention (for now). :woohoo:

[Dave Lobster]

Apple seems to have pulled the iPhone from Canada because the carrier there was screwing the public with its expensive plans. Wonder if anyone at apple is looking in this direction (at Vodafone) - probably not, too small a market to worry about.



The carriers' charges are high because of what they have to pay apple.

I'll be very surprised if telecom have theirs running by november, seeing as they haven't got any sites up and running yet.

If they're not careful, NZC will have their network running first.

[bc4eva]

3G is the technology that the new iPhones (and countless other phones before it) use. Its a wireless data transport technology that allows for higher speeds than the previous technologies. Telecom should have their new network setup around nov this year I believe.

Apple seems to have pulled the iPhone from Canada because the carrier there was screwing the public with its expensive plans. Wonder if anyone at apple is looking in this direction (at Vodafone) - probably not, too small a market to worry about.

http://www.businessday.co.nz/industries/4607709
http://arstechnica.com/journals/apple.ars/2007/04/05/iphone-rogers-wireless-squashed-what-happened

:buggerd: :banana:

yeah all good, sorry I new want 3G I was referring to what Telecom had up there sleves. I know they are bring out new comm's methods for dial devices but I wasnt sure about what there wireless technology is.....all good though, thanks for the heads up bro :)

Maybe if we complain enough to the commerce commission they will sort out Vodafone. HA.....

[bc4eva]

So there's no point in getting an iPhone you may as well just buy an iTouch. It looks cool and does cool stuff and there's no on going costs.

[Skunk]

I don't see why everyone is moaning about. The phone I have was $1100 to buy outright. On a plan I got it for $169. 24 month contract. $40 month with no txts, no data, no GPS, crap MP3 player, no internet browser.

Remember that you're Hire Purchasing the phone with a deposit ($199 in this case) and paying the monthly repayments and the data, txt, minutes, etc monthly rate.

If it's too much don't buy it. Do you whine about the cost of Ducatis before you buy a GSXR too?

[nodrog]

...... Do you whine about the cost of Ducatis before you buy a GSXR too?

yes.... http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=77367

[scumdog]

I really dont see how anyone can pay more than my motorbike + my car + $1000 petrol for a phone.

What does it do that others dont?

My phone has

Pictures
Internet
mp3

For $6000 it better be faster that my home pc, make my tea and solve world hunger.


And IMHO even that is sheer extravagance.

If I was GIVEN an iPhone (well it's not like I'm ever going to BUY one) I'd swap it for something useful - like more tassles for my Harley or a flash V8 badge foor my hot-rod or....

To me a phone you can use as a phone or to txt is all you need - and mine was free and I use about $20 worth of time every two+ months..

Less is more.

[CDFloss]

I don't see why everyone is moaning about...

Because in the age of the internet people can compare prices internationally, and this raises questions about why some places are so much cheaper than others. Below is a pretty good comparison chart. Guess which is the only country (on the chart) with every value being "worse than average":

http://forums.mactalk.com.au/47/52002-constantly-updated-international-iphone-price-rundown.html

It doesnt bother me either though, I was never going to buy one as I have a work phone. There's just quite a few people at work who are apple fanboys, so this info keeps flying around the office.
:sunny:

[bc4eva]

I don't see why everyone is moaning about. The phone I have was $1100 to buy outright. On a plan I got it for $169. 24 month contract. $40 month with no txts, no data, no GPS, crap MP3 player, no internet browser.

Remember that you're Hire Purchasing the phone with a deposit ($199 in this case) and paying the monthly repayments and the data, txt, minutes, etc monthly rate.

If it's too much don't buy it. Do you whine about the cost of Ducatis before you buy a GSXR too?

mate, this is a forum!! Where else can we whine???

[jim.cox]

Johnny - first in line to be screwed over by vodafone

What a looser

[Skunk]

It doesnt bother me either though, I was never going to buy one as I have a work phone. There's just quite a few people at work who are apple fanboys, so this info keeps flying around the office.
:sunny:
I'm n Apple fanboy too. Vodafone fucked up by announcing the $199 before the plan prices. Created an expectation.

All NZ phone plan prices are too high. What's new? This has just made everyone aware of the well known.

[Big Dave]

Skunky - if they lived with one for a week they would STFU.

Pricing is unfortunate, but so were DVD players and big TVs and Brick phones when they first came out.

[scumdog]

Skunky - if they lived with one for a week they would STFU.

Pricing is unfortunate, but so were DVD players and big TVs and Brick phones when they first came out.

And that's life folks - if ya want to have the newest toys on the block you've got to be prepared to pay through the nose to have them.....a year down the track and they're shitloads cheaper - and a lot more :yawn: and even more:whocares:

[R6_kid]

I used to row against the guy back in my school days. He's a nice guy, but still struggling to see the point in waiting for an iPhone.

I paid $800 for an Okta Touch when they first came out, kinda regretting it now - should have just got a $150 phone that does everything I need instead of the $800 does everything + way more that I never ever use.

If you think Vodafones plans are expensive... i'm on a slower speed connection for internet on my phone than vodafone offers, I pay $8.50 for the first 10mb... and any mb over that costs $10/mb...that means if i was to download 1GB of data it would cost me $10,140... plus I'd have to go out and get a larger memory card for it - my phone is only 256mb at the moment.

[Forest]

And that's life folks - if ya want to have the newest toys on the block you've got to be prepared to pay through the nose to have them.....a year down the track and they're shitloads cheaper - and a lot more :yawn: and even more:whocares:

I'll just wait for a few weeks to see if they can unlock the new software (like they did for the 2G iPhone).

Then I'll import a cheap locked phone from the states and unlock it.

[breakaway]

Stop slamming him so hard. I read that if he actually becomes the first guy to get the iPhone, his mates will pay for it. Can't find the link though atm!

[R6_kid]

Stop slamming him so hard. I read that if he actually becomes the first guy to get the iPhone, his mates will pay for it. Can't find the link though atm!

Yeh for the phone... I doubt his mates are going to pay his monthly bills too.

[jim.cox]

Yeh for the phone... I doubt his mates are going to pay his monthly bills too.

A geek like that has mates?

[enigma51]

The carriers' charges are high because of what they have to pay apple.



You talking out your ass there son!

[enigma51]

I used to row against the guy back in my school days. He's a nice guy, but still struggling to see the point in waiting for an iPhone.

I paid $800 for an Okta Touch when they first came out, kinda regretting it now - should have just got a $150 phone that does everything I need instead of the $800 does everything + way more that I never ever use.

If you think Vodafones plans are expensive... i'm on a slower speed connection for internet on my phone than vodafone offers, I pay $8.50 for the first 10mb... and any mb over that costs $10/mb...that means if i was to download 1GB of data it would cost me $10,140... plus I'd have to go out and get a larger memory card for it - my phone is only 256mb at the moment.

Do they supply you with vaseline?

[Big Dave]

Isn't telecom offering it here too?

Aus has competition for sure.

http://www.smh.com.au/news/iphone-insider/optus-offers-best-value-iphone-deal-citi-says/2008/07/10/1215658000789.html

[bc4eva]

Isn't telecom offering it here too?

Aus has competition for sure.

http://www.smh.com.au/news/iphone-insider/optus-offers-best-value-iphone-deal-citi-says/2008/07/10/1215658000789.html

Telecom have the Okta crap..

[CDFloss]

Isn't telecom offering it here too?

Aus has competition for sure.

http://www.smh.com.au/news/iphone-insider/optus-offers-best-value-iphone-deal-citi-says/2008/07/10/1215658000789.html

Not yet, no. But should be able to once they activate their 3G network (although even then their coverage will probably be crap to begin with).

[cs363]

And IMHO even that is sheer extravagance.

If I was GIVEN an iPhone (well it's not like I'm ever going to BUY one) I'd swap it for something useful - like more tassles for my Harley or a flash V8 badge foor my hot-rod or....

To me a phone you can use as a phone or to txt is all you need - and mine was free and I use about $20 worth of time every two+ months..

Less is more.

Have to agree - there is only a small amount of people that actually use all the extra bells and whistles. After the novelty and pose value has worn off and you've shown all your mates what it can do, I bet most people just end up using them for calls and texting and maybe the odd photo....just like every other over priced cell phone.
The other thing is I bet they get crappy looking real quick, that high gloss finish is just begging for scratches.........
I'm with scumdog, rather spend the money on something more useful and rewarding.

[Dave Lobster]

Is the pricing much different to a Blackberry?

And.. why is everyone comparing the most expensive tarif? Will anyone really use much more than 250meg? That's $80.. about the same as a Blackberry, IIRC..

[Big Dave]

Have to agree - there is only a small amount of people that actually use all the extra bells and whistles. After the novelty and pose value has worn off and you've shown all your mates what it can do, I bet most people just end up using them for calls and texting and maybe the odd photo....just like every other over priced cell phone.
The other thing is I bet they get crappy looking real quick, that high gloss finish is just begging for scratches.........
I'm with scumdog, rather spend the money on something more useful and rewarding.

The phone part is inconsequential to me.
I have an iPod Touch and I travel a fair bit.
I load it up with Vids, music and pics and take my own entertainment with me. Doesn't matter what is on the plane. I have 2 movies and a few hours of fave TV shows on me. There is an app that saves You Tube movies straight to the devices.

The work stuff I used to take a lap top for is all in my iPod touch - in my pocket - email and surfing - all the good hotels have wi-fi. I've even run presentations off it and used it as a drum machine for jamming.

It has a neoprene case and a screen guard and is still in good condition after 9 months daily use.

[cs363]

The phone part is inconsequential to me.
I have an iPod Touch and I travel a fair bit.
I load it up with Vids, music and pics and take my own entertainment with me. Doesn't matter what is on the plane. I have 2 movies and a few hours of fave TV shows on me. There is an app that saves You Tube movies straight to the devices.

The work stuff I used to take a lap top for is all in my iPod touch - in my pocket - email and surfing - all the good hotels have wi-fi. I've even run presentations off it and used it as a drum machine for jamming.

It has a neoprene case and a screen guard and is still in good condition after 9 months daily use.

Well it sounds like you have the right tool for the purpose you are putting it to, by chance do you have a cell phone too? Just curious.
I certainly wasn't bagging iPod's, they aren't my thing but plenty of mates have them and seem very happy with them.
I just can't see the point in a phone with all that stuff on, because as I said most people simply don't use their phones for much else but a phone.
My phone for instance has an Mp3 player, camera, internet access etc...I don't use any of them except maybe the camera on rare occasions. (I didn't buy the phone BTW, its supplied by work)
The problem with multi purpose devices is that the majority of them are compromised, all the features never work as well as individual items do. If the camera is really good for instance, the phone is probably shite and so on.
I'm sure there are exceptions to this broad generalisation, but if I want to take photos or video I'll use my camera,if i want internet i'll use a computer, if i want to listen to music I'll listen to the stereo at home or in the car (I don't like ear plugs or listening to music while riding, preferring to enjoy the ride without distractions) and from my experience this seems to be the case with most (not all) folks.
But hey, if iPhone's spin your wheels, by all means go spend ya money :)

[CDFloss]

Is the pricing much different to a Blackberry?

And.. why is everyone comparing the most expensive tarif? Will anyone really use much more than 250meg? That's $80.. about the same as a Blackberry, IIRC..

We use the blackberrys, and I believe they only come with something like 3MB data (yes, 3!), at about $40/month I think. This is more than enough for email though, as the BBs use their own proprietary email formats which use very little bandwidth. Can very quickly destroy that 3MB if browsing general sites though. They're not 3G yet, so browsing is pretty unusable anyway. Good for checking GMail, and the odd RSS feed.

Oh, and yes, you can easily use more than 250MB since the device is aimed at multimedia usage (viewing youtube videos, downloading itunes content, etc). Very easily...

[Big Dave]

But hey,

Nah not interested in any phone really, haven't carried one for nearly 10 years. that the iPhone also has a telephone and a camera are a bonus sort of.

It's the mobile web & entertainment system aspect I like. Pricing means I won't upgrade in the near future however.

I won the iPod in a photo contest.

[R6_kid]

I won the iPod in a photo contest.

Wow, YOU won a photo contest. Never!!!