Comments on: iPhone or an Xbox 360?

By: Big-Boy

Big-Boy — Tue, 26 May 2009 12:18:29 +0000

1. The inly thing I like about the Helio Ocean better than the iphone is the numerical keyboard and the qwerty keyboard (it’s SO COOL )

2. I have a sony ericsson w350a (something like that…you know the black think one with the orange play button on the front) and I don’t really like my phone after having it for a few months and I’ve been wanting to get the iphone instead. My Mom would probably go haywire if I asked to get a new phone so I was thinking if I should get one for my birthday but I would have to get rid of this one first somehow…should I break it or something? or get another birthday gift…because iphone is only $199 for 8gb and I already have 3 game systems so I don’t think my Dad is up for buying me an xbox 360.

By: Sirharper

Sirharper — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 13:16:09 +0000

Price is a little steep but not too out of line for what it does. Existing AT&T customers get an awesome deal on service which amounts to adding unlimited data for less than $20 additional per month. It would cost more than that to add data to my existing phone and still nowhere near be able to use it properly.

Add in that AT&T found a way to double the data speed in most markets and you have exactly what we saw…people fighting and killing to get one (yes Gameskillz, just like PS3).

I’lll wait until Macworld next January to see if capacity or 3G service changes. Either way I’ll be down.

Far better “Uncle Steve” gets my money than “Thief Billy”.

By: PKingRoch

PKingRoch — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 12:30:53 +0000

No way – too much money. One of the reasons most cell phones are cheap is because the contract helps pay for the phone, Here you have no such benefit. Open your wallet Apple fans and let uncle Steve suck the $$$ right out of your wallet.

By: Col Hartman

Col Hartman — Sat, 30 Jun 2007 18:56:00 +0000

lol @ xXeJunkXx.
I tried gettiung rid of my cell phone but we got so used to having a phone for food orders, directions, show times, talking 2 friends while stuck in L.A. traffic…..lol.

I have 1 year left on my Verizon plan and I have the cheap free phone they give away, it gets the job done. Honestly after my $70/month cellpone bill, why should we even have to buy any phone? They’re so cheap to make, they should give all cellhones away. In a few years everyone will use disposeable phones, they are that cheap to make!

Iphone is stupid, a waste of money and AT&T stinks as a provider. It is 2 car payments. Speaking of consumer spending habits:
My Mustang GT was totaled last week and I am now carless……..I hate relying on anything but public transportation stinks in L.A. and I need to get to work next month. While I’m on vacation, anyone know of a good affordable car. Even Corrollas are about $18,000! I might as well lease a 2007 BMW 328i for $400/month. At least I don’t have to pay for maintenance on any new BMW. Anyone know if leasing is better than buying since cras depreciate as soon as you drive them off the dealer lot?

By: xXeJunkXx

xXeJunkXx — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 19:48:46 +0000

cell phone? It’s all about them smoke signals baby!

By: DeaconBlade

DeaconBlade — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 17:05:40 +0000

i have t-mobile. it’s alright. but to switch and then a 2-year plan PLUS the price of the phone is just way over my price range.

kudos to the people who can afford it i guess. i do all my talking etc on my t-mobile Dash. it fits what i need for now and the next several years lol

By: xXeJunkXx

xXeJunkXx — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 15:24:10 +0000

[quote comment="40639"]The iPhone does less yes less than current pda phones, costs way more, restricts you horribly on service provider and plan, and the service plans are overpriced…why again would anyone want this much less the multitudes clamoring for it?[/quote]

Aside from the whole AT&T thing, I think you’re paying an Apple price for an Apple product. Plus we’re talking about the entire phone being controlled by touchscreen. You’ve got an ipod, a mobile computer (itunes, iphoto, safari, etc), a phone, and a widescreen video player.

Just like anything else in our hobby – new technology comes with a price.

But yeah the AT&T service doesn’t come cheap either. But their service area is far better than t-mobile here.

By: GameSkills

GameSkills — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 15:02:32 +0000

This is almost how the PS3 was when it launched : sexy look, expensive price, overnight lines. I would like to have one but $600 is too steep right now. I’m sure there will be a price drop in the future or other brands like Sprint and Verizon will get the IPhone eventually.

Until then I’ll stick to my Razor.

By: DeaconBlade

DeaconBlade — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 15:00:46 +0000

people with money to burn David. people with money to burn. i don’t have that kind of dough lol

By: David

David — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 14:56:12 +0000

The iPhone does less yes less than current pda phones, costs way more, restricts you horribly on service provider and plan, and the service plans are overpriced…why again would anyone want this much less the multitudes clamoring for it?

By: xXeJunkXx

xXeJunkXx — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 14:34:50 +0000

Have you seen how people are selling their services on craigslist to wait in line for you?! Retarded. Sure it’s pretty sweet and has some cool features…but $600. That can almost pay my rent. I’m not dropping $600 on any 1st generation model of anything.

But yes it’s a sexy bitch =)

By: Bontchimuz

Bontchimuz — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 13:31:40 +0000

Buyer beware for any 1st generation model of a phone.

Too expensive….and I dont want to use AT&T service…but sexy of course.