All Things Mac/ Apple

[malibuboy]

hey guys!

i am counting the days (6) until my 16gig wifi model shows up.

i see myself using it as a content consumption device. reading in bed, surfing while watching the tube, using as a sheet music device, and many other uses.

personally i cant wait.

simon

ps. i have a position and i am loooooong apple, so i do have a dog in this fight.

[nixage]

Here's my 2 cents:

1.  no front facing camera (yet).  i like to use skype when overseas to talk to family etc. 
2.  no host USB port.  I would love to be able to connect a CF card reader and upload raw pics for back up while on the road.
3.  no file browser (finder).
4.  no multitasking.
5.  too big.  i wish it was around 5x7.

Overall I think this thing was rushed out.  I was really looking forward to it for almost a year and then was disappointed.  It doesn't do anything better than a laptop (or netbook) and actually does much less and has more restrictions.  A macbook would be a better purchase right now (the simple white one).

[LandoCal126 0]

@nixage:

A macbook would be a better purchase right now (the simple white one).

Just ordered mine yesterday!!!

[nixage]

@LandoCal126:

@nixage:

A macbook would be a better purchase right now (the simple white one).

Just ordered mine yesterday!!!

Nice!  Probably what most (95% or so) of folks really only need.  I have a mb pro 15" 2.8ghz and it was just overkill.  Although I do a lot of photo work (editing, etc.).

[LandoCal126 0]

I have the 12' PowerBook G4 as well and the G5 Tower. The PowerBook is on its last leg as we speak. My friens who works for Mac told me unless you were doing Video Editing, there was no need to get the MacBook Pro as opposed to the MacBook. The insides are the same except for the Video Card. I really cannot wait for my new Hardware to show up!

[nixage]

Yeah!  I went with the 2.8 15" since I use it mostly for photo editing and I wanted the larger screen.  I wanted the better video card for 'once-in-a-while' video gaming, but I barely do that now. 

Have fun with your new machine!

[malibuboy]

Well, I got my 16GB wifi version yesterday and I love it!

Try one out and see for yourself.

simon

[LandoCal126 0]

Are you on yours right now writing us? You better be! 

[nixage]

@malibuboy:

Well, I got my 16GB wifi version yesterday and I love it!

Try one out and see for yourself.

simon

No doubt that I would love it, but it just doesn't have the features that I'm looking for.  At least not at this time.  And it doesn't fill the gap between iphone and laptop as well as I thought it would.

[malibuboy]

after demo'ing it for my in-laws , it did make me want the 3G version.

simon

[shoque]

iPad properly used.

[that_was_easy]

@shoque:

iPad properly used.

Furthermore:

[Tripleterror]

Can someone design an I Phone app for Iron Heart.
I've just got an I Phone and it's a balls ache getting to the forum through Google all the time, or maybe I'm doing something wrong.
Suggestions please.
Simon

[daveo]

I'm assuming this is your first smartphone?  It will get easier, just keep using it.  You should be able to bookmark IH forum in the browser so that you don't have to search Google for it every time you want to visit.

[Tripleterror]

You asume correctly.
Thanks for the tip.

[Giles]

Simon - You need smart phone lessons from Mrs G…...Now that ius something I never thought I would say...G

[Tripleterror]

I feel as though I should sit in a quiet room for about a week to get to grips with it, or maybe I should RTFM !
Simon

[Guest]

We need to get Ipads !!!!

[Guest]

Maybe the iPhone topic needs to  be made more generic – move this thread into the existing iPhone thread :
http://www.ironheart.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=188.msg2115#msg2115

[Tripleterror]

I agree Shubs, should have searched the forums.
I've managed to bookmark it now, thanks all.
Simon