Is the iphone worth it?

I am two steps away from buying a new iphone and I love apple products!! But, I have been reading this forum for two weeks now and only seem to see people having problems with their iphones. I really need to know that having an iphone isn't as much trouble as it seems by reading these forums. Anybody out there have anything positive to say about their phones because im starting to think that they are more trouble than they are worth! Thx

Go to your AT&T Store and sign up for a Go phone (one with 3G if possible). Use it for a month in the area you live, work, travel to, congregate, etc. If you are getting good reception in all those areas you have eliminated one possible problem.
Now go buy you iPhone and have them set it up. Before you get one decide what email you are primarily going to use and have them help you set up your email. If you are going to start a new email account look into MobileMe or use Yahoo, both will do Push mail.
Be sure to clean up all your music, movies, contacts on the computer that you are going to sync with the iPhone and make sure your iTunes Account is authorized and logged in prior to syncing the iPhone. Also, don't leave the store without a good case.
I know several people in my area with iPhones, none have had major problems, and I just finished buying an iPhone Gift Card for another friend. I'm in an area with good 3G reception and have not had any problems.

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  • So is the iPhone worth buying?

    I do not have an iPhone but I have been interested in buying one for a long time. I am waiting for my conrtact with at&t to end for financial reasons. I have been reading these forums daily for a long time and most of the threads have been negative things about the iPhone. I know this is a support forum but they all start with "this doesnt work" or "what the heck is going on..." or "how do I". It seems to me as though there are tons of problems and complaints with everything.
    As I said before I know this is a support forum but what is so great about the iphone for me to buy it? If I am going to be running into all of these problems that the iPhone is said to do why would I buy it?
    Thanks

    I have a different view. I would wait to buy the iPhone until Apple adds the missing features and fixes some of the little annoyances.
    Right now you could probably get more functionality from another phone. Here are the problems that I see that need to be fixed before I would label the iPhone as better than any other mobile phone on the market.
    1) The bluetooth capabilities are pathetic and minimal (headset and handsfree profiles) are just about all you get right now.
    2) You CANNOT set your ring tones to any tune you've already bought or have, you must buy ringtones for 99 cents. Cha-Ching for Apple, but not for you.
    3) It appears that there really aren't any "iPhone" widgets or programs (like games etc) that you can load. If you want to run an "iPhone" widget or program you must do it through safari using the wi-fi or AT&T's EDGE web connection. I guess they only allow safari run "java" type apps. This will probably be fixed with a future Development kit, but only Apple really knows.
    4) Don't buy the Apple bluetooth headset, it doesn't work very well (I don't know why) and I haven't tried others to see if it's the headset or the iPhone.
    5) They still have some navagation problems that need to be fixed. What I mean by that is some functions have dead-ends that are hard to get out of.
    6) The iPhone is missing any kind of voice dial feature. Cingular/Cellular One used to have their own voice dial feature that AT&T probably has for an additional monthly fee, but I still think that Apple needs to make some attempt to get a voice dial feature working for people that don't want or can't afford the extra monthly fee.
    I think once these problems get fixed, then you'll be happier with your purchase.

  • Is the iPhone worth the wait since there's gonna be (rumors) about iPhone 2

    Should i wait, or can i finally buy it and end my never ending longing for it

    thegodfather151,
    When Steve Jobs was asked about if Apple was working on the next model during the announcement of the O2 as the UK carrier he answered somehting along the lines of, "Yes, and the next one after that." When asked about when there would be more information he said something along the lines of maybe next year, meaning 2008.
    Do you hold off buying a car because the 2009 models might have something you want? Even if the changes to the next model are not known yet? No, you evaluate the current models against your needs and wants, and make a decision.
    It is the same thing with electronics. There will always be new models at some point in the future. Does the product today meet your needs and wants? If so, purchase it today.
    Hope this helps,
    Nathan C.

  • Is it worth buying the iPhone 5 in Malaysia?

    Hi guys! I'm going to Malaysia in a few days where the iPhone 5 retails for 700 for the 16 and 780 for the 32GB model. So that's about $100 cheaper than it is in Australia. So I was just wondering if it's safe and good to buy it in Malaysia. I will be using it in Australia so will my cellular data still work although I'm purchasing it from Malaysia? I'm also going to buy it from an Apple Premium seller, so I don't think that I'd be frauded and sold a fake iPhone.
    Thanks in advance.

    Here's the deal, if you purchase your phone in Malaysia, your warranty/support will only be valid there. Any issues, & you'll have to physically return the phone to Malaysia for all warranty/support issues...you can't mail it back.
    Is that worth saving a hundred bucks? Might want to think about that.

  • Is The Iphone 5 really worth the upgrade?

    Im wondering if I should buy the IPhone 5 now or wait for the IPhone 6 (Set to come out in Sept.- Nov.)
    I mean... there is alo of people who say the 5 is noth worth it...

    No one here knows when the next iPhone will be released or what features it will have.
    Only you can determine if you need a new phone now or if your current phone will continue to do the job until such time as another iPhone is released. And, only you can decided if the features of the iPhone 5 will meet your needs. There will always be a better, faster, more capable device released not too long after you buy what ever high tech device you buy be it computers, tablets, phones, cameras.
    If you need a new phone now and the iPhone 5 meets your needs, there is no reason to think it will not continue to meet those needs even after the release of the next phone.

  • Is The iPhone 5 Really Worth It?

    Hopefully I do not get bombarded by hardcore Apple fans but is the iPhone 5 really worth it. I used to have the iPhone 4S, but upgraded it to a Samsung Galaxy S3 and here is what I think of the iPhone 5. With phones like the Galaxy Note 2, Galaxy S3, and the Nokia Lumia 920, I find it hard for the iPhone to win but some people are just brainwashed in Apple's company. The phone is like a iPod Touch 5G but the difference is that you can talk and text but with apps like Free SMS, in theory the only difference is the talk. iMean it is the same thing every year of realease, new hardware and design and new look, but the same interface. Personally I think that the 2 Samsungs and the Nokia are better phones but because of the people who don't realise Apple's products are the same every year one will sell more but it is not about how much it sells, it is about the overall phone. They even rip us off by changing the slot smaller so we have to pay EXTRA to get a converter or get a new dock. Anyway, any thoughts on this?

    That's why there is choice in the marketplace - you buy whatever suits your needs/preferences best.
    If you want to waste time learning where everything is in constantly changing interfaces every year, then that's your choice.
    Many people like familiarity, and don't have time or inclination to re-learn how to use a phone every few months.
    it is the same thing every year of realease, new hardware and design and new look
    Huh? Either it is the same, or it is new - it can't be both.

  • Is the iPhone 5 functionality worth getting if you have an iPhone 4?

    Is the iPhone 5 functionality worth getting if you have an iPhone 4?

    No idea if it is worth it to you.
    It is worth it for many and not worth it for many others.
    You will need to deside if it is worth it to you.

  • Is the Iphone really worth getting

    I know posting this question on the apple section of the Verizon forum might not be the greatest place, but I really want to know if its worth getting. I have to figure you guys will be biased, so I was hoping you can give me a legitimate wow reason as to what makes the iphone better than similar droid phones.
    Personally I have never been a big apple user. I have never had an iphone, or Ipad. I have had an ipod for a couple years now and I will say I have nothing but good things to say about it. However I have looked and played around with many of my friends Iphones and personally I cannot see what makes it so special. Granted I understand its like ground zero for smart phones, but today it seems no different than any other smart phone out there. Also, I feel I am somewhat biased against the Iphone because I feel Siri is the beginning of Skynet.
    Jokes aside I am considering the switch, so please tell me what makes this phone so special. Thank you for your help.

    Hello Gerio,
    It really depends upon the features you want, and what you need the phone to do. I am getting older and can't afford an assistant to help with my memory. Siri is the next best thing. Secondly, I am really intrigued with the advanced abilities of this phone. If I weren't married to a terminally wife, I would not have a landline. She has dementia and cannot learn new things so the "cell phone' is too much for her. Secondly, her emergency medical is attached to the normal landline 911 system. I have had an I phone in the past and was extremely happy with its performance, as well as its environmental footprint. I get so upset when I hear people say that "Apple" is owner of everything, lenux is free and will always be free, and android is based on lenux. Google is propriatory on the android and no one is complaining about that. You even have to have an google based email address for some of the features to work.
    Get what you feel you need. Do some research online and make an informed decision.
    Take care and as long as you make an informed choice you should be happy with whatever you choose...
    I just bought an Iphone 5 btw

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    Apple care has been of absolutely no help to me. My 10 month old iPhone 5 stopped charging one fine day and Apple denies any responsibility for  the same. Between my Family of 4, we Re currently using 5 Apple devices. Am so disappointed with the service from Apple. Although my cell phone is well within the warranty period , I have been denied a replacement. And the Shield Insurance that I purchased is now declining the insurance amount even. They insist I prove that it is an accidental damage. And Apple refuses to cover what they choose to call a 'physical damage'. So where does that leave me ?!

    I cannot see the damage. But the screening centre has pics showing it is damaged. Apple refuses to cover a physical damage. But the reason the device is damaged could only be coz it had a poor battery life from start. The iPhone 5 is infamous for the same. We all know it. Apple conveniently denies responsibility.
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  • Is the Iphone 4 worth upgrading to?

    I have a 3gs and my contract is going to expire in a short period of time. AT+T is offering me a IP4 upgrade at the discount. I keep hearing in the news about an antenna problem and read here about a sensor problem.
    Should I bother switching to the 4?
    I understand that with the proper case the antenna problem solves itself but this sensor thing worries me. Is this happening to all 4's or just a few? and is apple working on a fix for it?
    Any help would be great I Still have a few weeks to make up my mind.
    randym2010

    There isn't any need for a case other than to protect your iPhone from damage. The so called "antenna issue" is a non-issue that has been blown way out of proportion due to users who either received a defective iPhone that should be swapped or don't understand how cellphones work on cellular networks. I have no issue with my iPhone 4 and my friends, family and colleagues have also confirmed they have no issues. Like any cellphone if you were to hold it outside and the signal bars dropped from 5 to none then your phone is defective and should be repaired or swapped. If you experience issues indoors with reception that isn't an issue with the iPhone and is an issue with the signal gain you're getting from your local carrier tower. I have used the iPhone 4 both with and with out a case and it performs the same. Outdoors I get 4-5 bars holding the iPhone and indoors 3 to 4 bars depending on where I am and how much physical obstruction is between me and the local tower. Anyone that lives in an already poor reception area should get a GSM signal booster for indoor use to improve their reception and not blame Apple for their reception which is due to living/working in heavily concrete buildings or using the iPhone in fringe areas of their carrier network.

  • The iphone 4 worth buying?

    I was thinking about buying the iphone 4, but then when i heard about it having antenna problems...now im anticipating 50/50 whether i should still buy it or not.

    MinhTeuk wrote:
    I was thinking about buying the iphone 4, but then when i heard about it having antenna problems...now im anticipating 50/50 whether i should still buy it or not.
    Don't be offended but posts like yours are now met with extreme skepticism here. We regulars are tired of posts that seem on the surface to be designed to start arguments or flame wars. As another has suggested this not the place to obtain opinions. These forums are for user-to-user technical support, not opinion polls. Read the professional views on other sites and decide for yourself. Only you can make the decision.

  • Is the iPhone 4 really worth the cash?

    When you compare to similar phones which have flash, proper bluetooth, and memory cards? What does the iPhone have that these phones don't?

    It's personal preference and up to the end user. Some aren't happy Apple doesn't include a "FEED" panel or Widgets. Apple makes their iPhone/iPad with quality in mind:
    * SSD drive up to 16GB/32GB versus 2GB internal and transferring to MicroSD your movies and a few other things. Android is still on 1.5, 1.6, 2.0, and 2.1 on most phones and doesn't have App Storage limiting your choices in games, music, movies, etc.
    * Flash runs up RAM and power making the iPhone useless quicker than not having it at all.
    * HTML5 is still in the process of being added to some sites. Sites that do have it open QuickTime and YouTube then resume back on Safari. Whereas other sites close your Safari and open QuickTime and YouTube.
    * Bluetooth quality on some phones aren't that perfect. True Apple is taking their time and avoiding BT 3.0, but they're focused on quality. There have been reports of 3.0 not working properly. It would be nice to have forward/back/etc on the headsets, but you can double tap home on the lock screen to do this too.

  • Is the iPhone 4 worth getting?or not?....

    I have heard that the iPhone 4 is awefull. And that you cannot get signal anywhere because of the metal band around it.is this true?and should i get the iphone 4?

    Here is my take on it: I have a 3Gs and I am very happy with it, especially now that it runs iOS4 very smoothly. Now don't get me wrong I would love to buy the iPhone 4, saw it today and held it in my hands, it is very nice and I hear great things about it. But the only difference to my 3Gs running iOS4 would be two cams and a little extra speed. The video conferencing is nice but first you have to find someone else who has the iPhone 4 and than you both have to be on a Wifi, not very convenient. I am sure this will be upgraded down the road so you can conference over the AT&T network. But it is what it is for now. When I bought my 3Gs I bought it mainly for the video feature which I used a lot for about 2 weeks than I got bored.
    So I think upgrading from 3G or below is a great idea, iPhone 4 seems to be a another great iPhone but I will skip this year and wait for the next one.

  • I am Disgusted with the amount of problems with the Iphone.. is it worth it

    I have been trying to fix my phone for the last 5 days now.. after hours and hours, foruming, reading the whole apple website (it feels like) there is still no solution to my problem. When i turn my phone on its a Picture of a USB cable pointing to itunes logo, and it doesn't do anything else.. not even a red slider bar or anything at all.
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    If you are in the U.S., you can call AppleCare, or make an appointment at an Apple store if there is one nearby.

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