Iphone 3Gs

greentea - Yes, a lot of people "jailbreak" factory unlocked (or even locked to carriers) iphones to install apps from Cydia. Just be cautious about what you install from Cydia though. Some themes and other stuff available on Cydia have caused stability issues. In general, there is nothing wrong with Cydia and most of the apps available on it.

And you can get rid of it any time by doing a full restore.

iPhone is by far mankind best invention

is it safe to install cydia in a factory unlocked iphone?

there are so many iPhone 3Gs sellors on the classifieds, some are priced at QR 1500!!!

are these real or scams? anyone bought from them?

Most of these have overseas phone numbers, suspicious..

i wrote to some of them, and they confirm that its the genuine article.

at ajinpt:

haha i feel like laughing at u mate, you don't even about camera megapixels, did u think that megapixels are some sort of rating as to how good a camera is.

heck i have chinese camera's boasting about 15 megapixels in their phone.

megapixels is the number of pixels in the pic.

Just having more pixels doesn't mean that the pixels will have the same color and shading.

Dude do u know that even in the latest iphone file sharing is not enabled, only pairing with blutooth accessories is allowed.

i agree it might be a dealbreaker for some.

Nokia is good in its own league that is value for money and it blows iphone out of that segment, but when it comes to high end sets nokia sucks in its market penetration.

now don't let me get started on nokia's ugly features and its so called flagship N97

Qatman - Of course not all phones are affected, that would lead to a fairly quick recall by Apple. There was some talk about a batch of bad batteries as the probable cause, combined with certain usage patterns.

Nice detailed review of the 3GS on Anandtech here : http://www.anandtech.com/gadgets/showdoc.aspx?i=3595

I and a friend of mine got it thru ebay. The iPhone delivered was sealed in the original box and was factory unlocked. PM if you need details about the seller.

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Well it seems the heating issue was not an issue after all. I now have a 3GS (factory unlocked.) been using it more than an hour without it being hot.

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.qatman hello there...

.may i ask, where did you get you unit from?

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fashion is not about utility..

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So, I'm currently sat in the Airport lounge, listening to MP3s on my Nokia N86 - WOW! What a phenomenal sound ... it's even drowning out the two screaming brats at the next table :o)

I'll try and send you their picture from my 8mp camera ;o)

I'm happy with my Nokia N97

Apple has its own share of issues, like

http://mantia.me/blog/macbook-pro-thousands-of-colors/

Like you said, it could go either way. Ultimately, it might be a small minority who may get affected. And one concern is that we live in close to 50degrees celcius place (for couple of months a year, thankfully).

I just upgraded my 2g iphone with the latest 3.0 OS. wow, what a difference. who needs a 3Gs, just upgrade the OS of the old 2g, u'l only lose the 3g connectivity. without video calls it is anyway useless.

my 2g can record video's as well, there is an app for that called iphonevideo recorder. (www.iphone-recorder.com)

iPhone is the best. no matter what nokia comes up with, it will never beat the quality of the iphone audio.

anwarpp, well in that case all we can do is wait n watch. I would never trust the reviews of PC world, especially when it concerns Apple. The Advisory issued by Apple is the operating temperatures under which iPhone must be used. This is seen as Apple acknowledging the heat problem by some reporters. A week from now, we should know for sure if this is a serious issue which I very much doubt.

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Kinda hard to believe that completely.

1) We never heard about this issue with the 3G. If it was, it was at a much smaller scale.

2) Apple took the trouble of inserting a heat warning page, which is a clear indication they knew about this for the 3GS.

3) This is reported as personal experience by reporters of major tech publishers (not just some blogger somewhere). For example : http://www.pcworld.com/article/167495/apple_iphone_3gs_overheating_reports.html

iPhone heat issue much ado about nothing.

http://tr.im/qSUW

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.rebel:

.its okay, A.C.U. are available everywhere, lol(j/k:)

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mall rat you forgot to specify one thing....thousands of complaints are coming for Iphone 3Gs for getting over heated

Wow...just about how many useful apps can you use on your Nokia? And if you plan on buying an application, how much would it cost you?

It's not that Nokia is too techie...but it's very basic and common. Imagine Macintosh and Windows. Very few knew about Macintosh because of it's price, but once you get your hands on a Mac, there really is no turning back. I'm a Tech Junkie eversince, but i was never impressed with Nokia. It's like Windows XP and Vista Upgrade...'you would just say...wow...an upgrade. that's just about it.

It's not because things are difficult that we don't dare, it's because we don't dare that makes things difficult!

Since the Overheating issue came to light..it totally discouraged me from getting one. I was about to purchase one this weekend when I found out about the overheating.....I will wait till Apple sort out this problem before purchasing one.

Guys, I dont say I phone sucks, but its not worth , wen u compare it with Nokia N97. I guess N97 is too techie for u to compare wth an iphone, U cud try that with n95 or n96 even. Its some micros faster in app. launching and dazz the only thing u can boast about. Do u really think its'3 MP cam is better than a 5 MP, Then they cud've called it a5 Mp instead. Tell me abt its bluetooth file sharing idea, which they thought practical only a few months ago.:-) and I rem my 6600 even, in those days had that bluetooth working perfect. Yeh I'm a Nokia Fan boy, jzz coz its a practical and useful and a value for money device. I suggest I pone if u want to spend an extra money for ur I pod or Video POD or wtever..Now I'm jzz waiting to put ma hands on the technology n97..;-)

---If you can't CONVINCE them, CONFUSE them!!!

Not meant to be total discouragement, but just something to be cautious about. The summer temperatures in Arizona is comparable to the GCC, and may shed enough data points to see how bad the issue is.

It is sure that Apple knows about the problem, that is why they decided to add the temperature warning screen.

i just told my friend about this link since he was planning to buy an iphone 3gs and he swore that he wont buy an iphone

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http://www.telegraph.co.uk/scienceandtechnology/technology/apple/5730555/Overheating-iPhone-3GS-Apple-blames-the-weather.html

check this link for more info on iphone 3Gs

http://tech.yahoo.com/blogs/patterson/53718;_ylt=Ak_L5FJQ1MFcdcLdS187EvcFLZA5

there is a news that there will be an upgrade later this year malley

the ericsson is as good as the iphone but with a WAY better camera

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My 5D goes everywhere with me, but if I'm out on the beer I want something that will take reasonable snaps and fit in my pocket so I don't end up leaving it behind!

.gun, no worries, u r excused.

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.re iphone 3Gs,

when you get one from Venus, id be green with envy...

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its my 1st time to response here in the main forum...lol...

mall, kinda little busy at my work...lol...

well, i'll still update you regarding on 3gs if already available or not yet available in manila...

I agree with your point.. on the Nokia that u have.. Its by far the best phone.. Its serves all the purpose.. from Office Appliactions to Personal stuffs like Music, Games, Movies etc.. Not to mention.. Bluetooth Car dock. Nokia has so many Apps that developers are fed up creating Apps Apps & Only Apps... cause Nokia is the dominant in the Mobile sector and every one wants to be a part of Nokia. But then Again.. As a tech lover.. Id the I Phone is very userfriendly and the functionality is by far the best every created.. in the Industry.. iMagine.. Nokia making touch phones.. something that they slacked right from the beginning.. Besides..Apple is giving every on a run for their berries and every possible phone maker begins or ends with a Touch screen.. unbelivabe... but take my word.. iphone can stun you..

imagine if a product like iphone runs on windows.. ud have no problem at all.. Id guess.. waiting to get my hands on an Iphone..

Baldrick...do you want to use a phone to take pictures when you're out of town, or you would intentionally bring your 5D to capture those moments?

It's not because things are difficult that we don't dare, it's because we don't dare that makes things difficult!

I still like my 95

gundamken english only on the main forum

I refuse to jump on the bandwagon! At least till all this jailbreaking, hacking, cracking crap is sorted.

I too have a Canon 5D mark II, but it's a bit difficult to put in your trouser pocket when out on the town ;o)

.hi gun...how have you been? No tagalog in main forum pls.

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.by the way, Iphone3Gs is not yet available in Venus (Philippines), lol..

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common just try one iphone and you will find all you want

GPS Cam Radio podcast games and thousand alot :D

iphone 3gs??? hmmmmm, im planning 2 trade my O2 to 3gs

sa greenhills...inform n lng kta kung hw much stin.

GB!

Darude has a Canon 5D Mark II, why would he care about the camera on the iphone?

I love NFS...

It's not because things are difficult that we don't dare, it's because we don't dare that makes things difficult!

you better go find that watch in-built cell phone THEN NO CALCULATOR :P

My Nokia makes phone calls :o)

Isn't that the MAIN reason for buying a cell PHONE!

For me, I wanted a phone, with a good backup camera, MP3 player and GPS so I only need to take one device with me on holidays instead of 4. The N86 fullfilled those requirements.

I have headache with all these new technology, I just use my phone for call or sometimes calculator :]

iphone users dont give a damn about the cam in it.

they know 35000 applications are much more fun than a single 2mp cam.

DaRuDe, pls tell me when you get one.

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iphone is not about camera.

Who needs an iphone if youve got a canon EOS rebel xsi?

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there are thousand other application better then camera. DO YOU HAVE THAT ON OTHER CELL PHONES???

Wow...but is the camera the deciding feature here? What else can you do with your ericsson? Does it have some apps that you can use that is comparable with iphone apps?

It's not because things are difficult that we don't dare, it's because we don't dare that makes things difficult!

and by the way 3 megapixel now is nothing

sony ericsson released a phone with a 12.1 megapixel camera

http://www.sonyericsson.com/cws/products/mobilephones/specifications/satio?lc=en&cc=ae

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Just wait a little more...all the applications installed in 3GS (Video Camera, et al) can be used on a regular 2G/3G device. It's on the works now. iphone 2G/3G users can now use the Video feature of the camera, but still not recording though, but getting there. iphone 2G still the best...metallic backplate helps as a heatsink for the phone. there have been cases of iphone 3gs overheating...white backplate turned into purple...seems like the casing can't cope up with the speed, eh? apple is working on the next update (3.1) to fix this.

It's not because things are difficult that we don't dare, it's because we don't dare that makes things difficult!

i still have my 2G and 3G and soon will get 3GS a collection of Iphones :D

Baldrick your Nokia doesnt have what Iphone has. Fun entertainment everything just a click away. ever checked Itunes and the Application on it and besides that Cydia.

You nokia doesnt play live movies connected wifi Iphone does :D

no matter how much technology it will be extremely fragile. and a fragile phone is not a practical one.

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.im waiting for DaRuDe's comment:)

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.baldrick, photos taken from Iphone are as nice as an 8 megapixel:)

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3-megapixel autofocus camera? That sucks! My Nokia has 8 :p

I just got a brand new Iphone 3G. Huh. I should have waited.

Improved performance

3-megapixel autofocus camera

Video recording

Voice Control

Digital compass

Cut, Copy & Paste

MMS3

Spotlight Search

Landscape keyboard

Voice Memos

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.uhhh, i need to get one....

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