Should I buy, one man's retrospective

I bought (4) 8gig iphones on the release date. Didn't wait in line, walked in to the Boise store, bought, went home, ported numbers from Nextel, started using immediately. Old phones were all blackberry, bluetooth, GPS enabled. Have since bought 5th phone and ported it over from Nextel. We have experienced none of the issues that are posted in these discussions, battery seems to charge fine, coverage is good (currently 1 phones is in Maine, 1 in Illinois, i in Oregon, and 2 in Idaho.) Bottom line, phone is expensive to buy, it is 1st generation, so one has to decide, if a $600 purvhase is going to create a financial hardship, don't buy the phone, if not, the phone is cool and does everything Apple said it would.

I returned mine.
My top reasons for bagging it in no particular order:
- Speakerphone echo
- AT&T GSM echo
- Phone makes my computer speakers buzz at home and work
- Must delete one email message at a time
- Battery life is poor if you use WiFi and Bluetooth
- WiFi connections that are otherwise stable drop frequently
- Too many taps to place a simple phone call
- Unlocking phone becomes a hassle after cool factor wears off
I have all sorts of other minor complaints that are highly subjective, and not worth mentioning here. This all being said, it was still difficult to part with this super cool phone. I just use my phone too much to make so many compromises, not to mention all the money I was spending to adopt iPhone - from the phone itself, breaking a T-Mobile contract, and paying about $20 more per month to AT&T for a contract with 600 fewer minutes than I was getting at TMO.

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Lots of Negative things about Ibook..should I buy one?

I have read a lot of problems with the ibook here and was wondering if I should buy one. I am ready to buy this week and this forum has planted some doubt. Are these common problems for Apple? I thought Apple was supposed to be very trouble free.. Thanks in advance for any input.

Hi, and welcome to Apple Discussions.
It is the nature of these Discussions that what you are going to see here are problems, problems, and more problems.
If people are happily iBooking away, getting work done, playing games, listening to music on iTunes, buying music from the iTunes music store, using their iBooks to load their iPods, downloading photos from their digital cameras, and buying books from Amazon.com, they are too busy to come here and say, "Hey, my iBook's working great!"
Many, many people are doing just that, with no problems whatsoever.
In this particular forum, some of the iBooks are over four years old. Some have had a lot of problems over the years; some have chugged right along and are just showing signs of their age now. Many more are still chugging right along, and their owners are oblivious to these Discussions and to the problems others have had or are having.
If you are thinking of buying a new iBook, I would not hesitate in recommending one to you. I would be more cautious with buying used because, like buying a new car, there is a chance you are buying someone else's problems.
Even so, I have bought three used iBooks. They have not been totally problem free, but I have been extremely happy with them, nonetheless. If you can find a businessman who replaces his iBook every year (my first iBook) or a new Ph. D. whose new employer provided him with a new Windows laptop (my second iBook), a used one can work out nicely. I have had my second one for almost two years, now, and I am looking at those new G4's with lustful eyes.
If you are buying a new one, I would recommend buying AppleCare. Maybe that recommendation comes from all the time I spend here helping people with problems. I'd rather buy AppleCare and never need it than need it and regret not having bought it.
If you're buying used, AppleCare transfers, so you can try to get one that has it. Or if it is less than a year old, you will have the option to purchase AppleCare on it for yourself, even if it doesn't already have it.
Don't let these Discussion boards put you off buying an iBook. The fact that they exist is just one more reason to buy one.
Good luck.

Should I Buy one now?

I am a lifetime Windows user, and I hate it. I have wanted to get a Mac for a long time now, and when they teamed with Intel, it seemed perfect. When this new Macbook came out that was in my price range, I did a little research. I noticed that the new OS Leopard is comming out in late '06. I have read about the boot camp thing for that and would be intrested in that because I do use alot of Windows programs and it woudld be very nice to be able to run it when I needed. Would it be smart to buy the MacBook now and upgrade the OS when it is releaced, or should I just wait untill a new computer is releaced with it already on there, or will it even matter at all? Thanks

John,
First of all, welcome to the Mac community/___sbsstatic___/migration-images/migration-img-not-avail.png You have taken your first step/___sbsstatic___/migration-images/migration-img-not-avail.png I was in your shoes last April myself/___sbsstatic___/migration-images/migration-img-not-avail.png Before that, I had turned my PC in "looking" like a mac and all the fun stuff, and yet I was still drooling over the beauty of the original macs. Switching to Apple was DEFINITELY the right choice for me/___sbsstatic___/migration-images/migration-img-not-avail.png I love it/___sbsstatic___/migration-images/migration-img-not-avail.png And while I still respect the choices of people who don't want to try Apple products, I think they are missing out/___sbsstatic___/migration-images/migration-img-not-avail.png
Now, as per your question of whether to buy it now or not, I see your dilemma and also of Masna's claim that "you will never buy a computer then" if you keep waiting. Its compelling to wait for the "right" moment. Actually, I am (once again) in your shoes because I just sold my iBook and am also looking to buy a MacBook soon. But I am hoping/planning to control my emotions for another month or two.
I am holding off because Fall is coming, which means GOOD DEALS/___sbsstatic___/migration-images/migration-img-not-avail.png August and September are the times when schools open, and so the tech stores have all nice little offers going on/___sbsstatic___/migration-images/migration-img-not-avail.png For instance, I bought a Mac Mini last september, and here is what I got:
1) Mac Mini (retail value)
2) LCD Monitor ($30 off)
3) Microsoft Office: Student (FREE after rebate)
4) Apple Bluetooth Mouse (FREE after rebate)
5) Apple Bluetooth Keyboard (FREE after rebate)
6) Epson Printer (FREE after rebate)
That was really a sweet deal/___sbsstatic___/migration-images/migration-img-not-avail.png I know deals like that don't come everyday, but I am guessing you can AT LEAST get a FREE printer :o)
At the end, it all depends on your situation. If you can hold off, I would recommend holding it out for at least August or even September. If you can't hold off that long, then just get one tomorrow/___sbsstatic___/migration-images/migration-img-not-avail.png You won't regret it either way :-D
Good Luck/___sbsstatic___/migration-images/migration-img-not-avail.png And welcome once again/___sbsstatic___/migration-images/migration-img-not-avail.png :o)

Should i Buy one??

hi everyone first post here, Im looking at a G4 PowerMac i am sure its the Digital audio model, 1.25gb memory, 128Gb HDD, 733 MHz processor. First of all i will be needing it for wireless internet access just normal surfing, maybe some downloading here and there and to store music files. Also i was hoping to maybe be able to record a few things audio wise. Anyway do ya think this would be suitable or should i save a bit and maybe get a more powerfull newer model? Any help would be great. thanks

Despite the name I don't think the DA model comes with audio input. You'll have to use a USB input device or sound card which will add to the cost.
For most normal surfing it will be fine except now people are starting to see jerky video on sites such as YouTube. Those are really requiring a processor capable of handling H264 video.
This model computer cannot recognize more than 128GB of any size hard drive. If you start getting huge mounts of audio you'll want to find room for more. Either use workarounds for larger drives (various hardware and software options, all add a bit to cost, and some work better than others), or put in multiple smaller drives, or use external drives. We can provide details on the various options if you want.

Nokia 301 should I buy one?

Hi I bought a nokia 206 recently but sold it within a few days as the call quality was terrible, my nokia 2610 is much better and thats years old, anyway im thinking of buying a 301 unlocked, but id like to know if the call quality is any good, as the 206 seems similar? And has the battery problem been fixed, any replies welcome im in the uk...

It really depends on what you want out of a phone. If you are looking for something basic or old fashioned then it's a good phone. Personally i'd buy a Lumia 520 instead but do understand that not everyone likes touchscreens.

Gaming on MacBook pro, should I buy one

Hi,
My MacBook is now over 5 years old now, and I am thinking about getting a MacBook pro. My MacBook is ok except, I want multitouch gestures and the ability to play games, as my current Mac has intel gma 950 graphics. I am not good with specs, so I was hoping someone could help me verify that these games would work ok on the baseline 13" MacBook pro:
Dc universe online
World of Warcraft
Portal 2
Champions online
Sims 3
Tell me if these work with intel hd 3000 graphics please
Thank you ahead of time
Ps I will be using windows 7 in boot camp

First off i dont know what "shldr2thewheel" is talking about the 15" macbook pro has both onboard and dedicated video, aka Radeon 6750m which is 1 gig gddr5 .... it runs wow on full settings at 60fps-120fps.... also starcraft 2 on ultra!!! that guy has no clue or isnt a gamer, plus you can bootcamp windows for windows based titles such as skyrim and it looks beautifull. imo go for a mac

Can i buy one keynote for 2 different Macbooks ?? or i should buy it twice ??

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Should You Buy An iPhone Now, Or Wait For The Next One?

Great article by HuffPost Tech.
The most common thing I get asked whenever I tell anyone I'm a tech writer is some version of the question: "Should I get a new iPhone now, or should I wait until the next one comes out?" It is as though my business card should read not "Technology Writer," and instead "iPhone Psychic"
Not that I am not happy to prognosticate! And in that spirit, here's a look at the questions on everyone's mind: Should I buy an iPhone now? And if not now, when?
First, let me say that I am fascinated by the peculiar kind of panic that I encounter in people I meet who are deciding on a purchase date for their next Apple phone. I call it the iSenberg Uncertainty Principle: Potential iPhone buyers exist in a constant state of anxiety, perpetually worrying that purchasing an iPhone on any given day will mean that they will miss out on the inevitably cooler version with the mind-blowing new features soon down the road. The Cupertino Sword of Damocles constantly dangles over their heads, threatening to pierce them with unhipness and iShame.
Here is one solid piece of advice I can offer to help you avoid the Sword: Do not buy any new iPhone until September. Apple has an annual media conference each September, and every blog with the word 'Mac' in the title is reporting that Steve Jobs is going to do his black turtleneck thing and introduce some kind of new iPhone there. The September Media conference is generally used to present the new iPods, but as All Things Digital reports, Apple plans to "commandeer" the conference for its official iPhone announcement.
Apple is long overdue to release its new iPhone anyway, if history is any indication. Look at this handy little timeline:
June 2007: original iPhone released
June 2008: iPhone 3G released
June 2009: iPhone 3Gs released
June 2010: iPhone 4 released
June 2011: Nothing!
In other words, the 5th generation iPhone is already a month late, so it makes sense that the rumors are swirling. Apple's tardiness can be explained by the fact they've actually already released two iPhones in 2011 -- the Verizon iPhone in February and the unlocked iPhone 4 in June. Their schedule is all screwy, like a traveler trying to get over jet lag. But all signs point to them getting right with a September Apple iPhone release.
So what jaw-dropping new feature will this iPhone boast? We're hearing that the "iPhone 4S," as it is rumored to be called, won't be the dramatic re-imagining that many of us have come to expect with each new iPhone release. Tech blogThis Is My Next thinks that it will be thinner and lighter, and that it will run on a new chip; the New York Times thinks that it will be the same dimensions as the iPhone 4 but that it will be cheaper. Bloomberg agrees with This Is My Next on the chip and adds that the rear-facing camera will upgrade to 8 megapixels from 5 megapixels.
Now, even if you're just a normal, non-geek iPhone user, who doesn't care if the rear-facing camera doubles its megapixel count, or if Apple has changed the manufacturer of its data processors, or whatever, you still need to at least wait for the alleged iPhone announcement, and here's why: if history is any indicator, the introduction of a newer iPhone model is accompanied by a drop in price of older iPhone models. When the iPhone 3GS was announced, the price of the iPhone 3G dropped by $100; when the iPhone 4 was announced, the price of an iPhone 3GS also dropped by $100. Even if you know that you're not going to drop $400 on whatever iPhone Apple begins peddling in September, there is no sense in paying more money for an iPhone 4 or 3Gs now when the base price of both seem like locks to drop in two months.
But before we start fantasizing, how can we be so certain that Jobs is even going to announce an iPhone in September if Apple hasn't so much as indicated such a thing? How do we know that all of these rumors weren't just started by lonely nerds like me and my co-workers emailing each other from our mother's basements, inciting iPhone rumors all on our own?
Well, first of all, I don't live with my mother; and second of all, the new iPhone rumors have sprung forth from two reliable sources held in high journalistic regard.
The first is esteemed, award-winning tech journalist John Paczkowski of All Things Digital, who blazed iPhone prognostication trails by predicting back in April that an updated iPhone 4 would be unveiled at the September Apple music Conference and has steadfastly maintained the claim is true through June and into July. In fact, he confirmed as recently as July 5 that a shiny new iPhone looked to be in the early stages of supply chain production, and that people close to the company still believe that the new iPhone would be ready for the Jobs treatment in September.
So there is Reliable Source One.
Reliable Source Number Two is the Wall Street Journal, not exactly a one-laptop operation. The paper gives "the end of September" as a target launch date, which squares up with both Paczkowski's prediction of a September announcement and release. This doesn't even mention This Is My Next's separate prediction of a September release, nor 9to5Mac reporting that there are going to be two new iPhones in September, one low-end and high-end. But now we're falling down the rabbit hole and into the basement again, so let's focus:
There is likely to be a new iPhone in September. It will likely affect the price of all the other iPhones. The iPhones available now -- the iPhone 4 and the iPhone 3Gs -- will probably be cheaper in two months. Unless you drop your current iPhone in a pool, a bathtub or a volcano, do not buy an iPhone until Steve Jobs opens his beautiful brilliant mouth at the Apple conference in early September. When the post-turtleneckian dust settles, we'll have a clearer picture of whether or not this rumored new iPhone is worth the money. And then we can talk about--well, whether or not you should buy an iPhone now, or wait until the next one comes out.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/07/12/iphone-release-5-september_n_896345.html

Apple has two prototypes out testing now. One is a thinner totally redesigned case. The problem with it is that Foxconn can't seem to build it. Hence the delay. The other prototype uses the existing case, but with updated (read dual core) internals. If they can get production up by September the first phone will be released and will be the iPhone 5. If they cannot, then the second prototype will be released as the iPhone 4GS.

Should I wait to buy an iPhone or buy one now?

First off, I know for a fact that I am going to get an iPhone, but I just can't decide if I want to buy one now or wait for iPhone 2.0. The main reason for my hesitancy is the lack of 3G. All of iPhone's other missing features don't really concern me because they can be fixed through software updates. If Apple is going to release a 3G iPhone within the next 6 months or so then I might want to wait, but if it's going to be a year or more, then I'll probably just buy one now and suck it up with EDGE. Does anyone have any thoughts or ideas to when Apple might be planning to release a 3G iPhone? Any ideas that would help me make this decision would be greatly appreciated. Thanks a lot.

Maybe you should get yer wife a V2 and keep the V1.
Are you saying he should get a new wife just to upgrade his iPhone? Or get a new wife for his existing wife? Depending on how much he likes his current wife, it may be simpler (and cheaper, frankly), simply to upgrade the phone and not the wife.
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I have a macbook 2006 its hard drive was not working anymore so i install a new 500GB hard drive but now i just need the software. Which one should i buy?

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You can buy Snow Leopard at:
Snow Leopard disc source - http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC573Z/A/mac-os-x-106-snow-leopard
You could contact Apple Support and see if they have the original discs for that machine but it would be 10.4.11 and there's no reason not to go to at least Snow Leopard, especially since the 10.6 discs would probably cost the same as a replacement set of 10.4.11

I want to buy a mac and i am confused between macbook air 13 inch and i mac. which one should i buy

actually i am new to mac so i am confused between macbook air 13 inch and i mac. which one should i buy? i will be installing windows 2 on it..

An MBA is a portable while an iMac is a desktop and is not portable. You could install Windows on either provided each had sufficient memory installed and a large enough hard drive. The iMac is better equipped for this from the outset, but the MBA can be adequately configured if you are willing to spend the money to do so.

I am a photographer looking to purchase a new iMac. Which one should I buy and what should I include in the package?, I am a photographer looking to purchase a new iMac. Which one should I buy and what should I include in the package?

I am a photographer looking to purchase a new iMac. Which one should I buy and what should I include in the package?, I am a photographer looking to purchase a new iMac. Which one should I buy and what should I include in the package?

In general most macs you buy are the same. If you will be doing quite a lot of editing of photos and videos, then the big things to look for are:
Processor - 2.8ish GHz Intel i7 4-core - is about the best I have head of thus far.
RAM - fairly easy to upgrade yourself, but 16GB is typically more than you will need for the next 5 years at least.
iLife is reasonably good software for editing media, but as a photographer, you may have your own prefered software
The good thing about Apple is that they don't sell ****** computers in general. They offer little in the way of customization of hardware which is both their strength and weakness.

I'm about to install my new Lion upgrade and I do not have imovie. which one should I buy?

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If you don't have the Apple ID and password, how did you get Mountain Liomn in the first place? Without the Apple ID and password, you'll need to buy it to download it.
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What is the difference between iPad 3 and iPad 4? Which one should I buy?

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Which External Hard Drive Should I buy?

What brand of external hard drives for the macbook do you guys recommend? Where should I buy it from?
I will be using it to boot from, so I want something fast. As for size, 250+ GB is plenty. I am more interested in how fast I can run OS X on it.
Thanks,
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Depending on what interface you want, you have a variety of choices from Other World Computing. I bought one of the basic OWC Neptune FW400 drives mainly for backup, but it is also bootable on my older machine. The newer Intel machines can boot via USB 2, so that might be a good faster option for your MacBook, but they have some OWC Mercury drives that offer multiple interface options, so you have the flexibility of FW400/800 USB2/1.
http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Other%20World%20Computing/MEU7500G16/
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Get two of them, so you can make a regularly scheduled backup, using DejaVu, Retrospect, or CarbonCopyCloner, etc...

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