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[Msudionysus]

Originally Posted by bulldogg

Appears that holding down the Home key shuts it down. Thanks.

The button on the top will turn the screen off.

[bulldogg]

Originally Posted by Msudionysus

The button on the top will turn the screen off.

Yeah, that locks the screen. I use it all the time. The apps continue to run though.

[Spartys Rocket]

Little more of a specific question, but, I've been trying to get medical applications on the 3G (5 minute consult more specifically). I have bought the applications on the website, but when I try to upload them to the phone, I can't find the subscription/application. Anyone have this problem or have problems with 3rd party apps? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

On a side note for any medical people out there, epocrates on the 3G is incredible.

[PortlandSpartan]

Originally Posted by Sparty's Rocket

Little more of a specific question, but, I've been trying to get medical applications on the 3G (5 minute consult more specifically). I have bought the applications on the website, but when I try to upload them to the phone, I can't find the subscription/application. Anyone have this problem or have problems with 3rd party apps? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

On a side note for any medical people out there, epocrates on the 3G is incredible.

You bought it from the iTunes app store? If so, all you should have to do is sync your phone.

[PortlandSpartan]

Originally Posted by bulldogg

My Home button is driving me nuts. I might have to call tomorrow - maybe my device is defective. Seriously, I have to hit the button 6-7 times to get it to work.

What happened with this bulldogg?

[Spartys Rocket]

Originally Posted by PortlandSpartan

You bought it from the iTunes app store? If so, all you should have to do is sync your phone.

Did not buy it from the apps store. Went on to my home computer, bought it from the website and then it said I could access it from my iphone. When I went to the site on my phone, I couldn't find it.

[Jim in Atl]

Originally Posted by bulldogg

Agree and agree.

Boy, I don't see that happening. I hope so, but I don't see it happening.

Yeah, the Blackberry maps and GPS apps are much better. Rumors are that Telenav is making an iPhone version though.

The store is impressive for one app? I haven't downloaded that app yet ... so I guess I should there are hundreds of apps. Having to much fun to get the paid apps.

My summary: The interface is fun. Not sure that it is any more functional than the Blacbkerry interface, but it is pretty and definitely more fun.

I miss the following (or maybe just haven't figured out how to yet). Not in any particular order:

1. Edit a calendar entry (Help? This has got to be something that I just haven't figured out yet)
2. Mark a calendar entry as private
3. Search through emails by keyword
4. Battery life!
5. Blinking light indicator for new email
6. Options for ringtones (time of day/in or out of holster/etc.)
7. Syncing of Tasks and Notes

I'll keep it (at least until the Blackberry Thunder comes out). Again, I like it ... I just miss some functionality from my Blackberry.

[bulldogg]

Originally Posted by PortlandSpartan

What happened with this bulldogg?

You will a bit. So, I had my appt scheduled at the Apple store and the night before I had my iphone in my Blackberry case (because the iphone case sucked). It fit alright - I thought. Well, it fell out and hit the ground. You can hardly tell where it hit the ground.

Well, the home button started working. I was a little , but then - it is what I wanted. I went to the Apple store anyway and they "noted" that there was a problem and I would just come back if it acted up again.

So far so good though. It now works every time.

[PortlandSpartan]

Originally Posted by Sparty's Rocket

Did not buy it from the apps store. Went on to my home computer, bought it from the website and then it said I could access it from my iphone. When I went to the site on my phone, I couldn't find it.

If you bought outside the app store, then I would say its not an "application" in iPhone terms. Its probably a website you go to. Did they give you a URL to access?

[tuff bob]

Quake just came out on Cydia if you have your phone jailbroken

[Jim in Atl]

I can not display page 61 of 61 pages of posts. It's stuck on 60. Any suggestions?

[PRStoetzer]

Originally Posted by Jim in Atl

I can not display page 61 of 61 pages of posts. It's stuck on 60. Any suggestions?

Board flaw. Deleted posts still show up in the page count.

[Sir Denis Eton-Hogg]

Originally Posted by PortlandSpartan

Tethering possible on jailbroken phone - HowardForums: Your Mobile Phone Community & Resource - 3G Tethering is Up and Running !!!! (jailbreak required)

What are the speeds with the tethering Portland? The guy at the Novi Apple store looked at me like I was crazy when I had asked about this type of feature.

[PortlandSpartan]

Originally Posted by Sir Denis Eton-Hogg

What are the speeds with the tethering Portland? The guy at the Novi Apple store looked at me like I was crazy when I had asked about this type of feature.

Don't know. I haven't done it myself.

[Sir Denis Eton-Hogg]

Oh well. I am sure if I dig I will find some reports. Thanks.

[bulldogg]

So I attempt to use my phone this morning to schedule a meeting with a co-worker ... I didn't see how you can invite someone else to the meeting. I've just got to be missing this, right? Even Windows Mobile phones have this capability.

[PortlandSpartan]

Originally Posted by bulldogg

So I attempt to use my phone this morning to schedule a meeting with a co-worker ... I didn't see how you can invite someone else to the meeting. I've just got to be missing this, right? Even Windows Mobile phones have this capability.

Sounds like you are not missing it - Apple - Support - Discussions - iPhone 2.0 Exchange Calendar Missing ...

You could probably do it from your mail.whatever.com site. Crappy workaround, but it could get the job done in a pinch.

[bulldogg]

Originally Posted by PortlandSpartan

Sounds like you are not missing it - Apple - Support - Discussions - iPhone 2.0 Exchange Calendar Missing ...

You could probably do it from your mail.whatever.com site. Crappy workaround, but it could get the job done in a pinch.

Now that I'm getting past the point of enjoying the fun interface, I'm not pleased with the functionality of the phone.

For those that want a web browsing MP3 player with phone capabilities, it may be nice.

However, if you want a true email/calendaring device it falls somewhere between Windows Mobile and RAZRs. Not even in the same ball park as a BlackBerry.

[tuff bob]

Originally Posted by bulldogg

So I attempt to use my phone this morning to schedule a meeting with a co-worker ... I didn't see how you can invite someone else to the meeting. I've just got to be missing this, right? Even Windows Mobile phones have this capability.

Exchange Virus

[bulldogg]

Originally Posted by tuff bob

Exchange Virus

We've been over this before. Exchange is actually a very good email/calendaring application.

Your POP3/IMAP4 email is circa 1980's.

[BostonUSpartan]

Originally Posted by bulldogg

Now that I'm getting past the point of enjoying the fun interface, I'm not pleased with the functionality of the phone.

For those that want a web browsing MP3 player with phone capabilities, it may be nice.

However, if you want a true email/calendaring device it falls somewhere between Windows Mobile and RAZRs. Not even in the same ball park as a BlackBerry.

You sound like a massive douche. Why did you wait for hours on end to obtain this phone without doing your research?

[tuff bob]

Originally Posted by bulldogg

We've been over this before. Exchange is actually a very good email/calendaring application.

that's why it works so well with the iPhone

[bulldogg]

Originally Posted by tuff bob

that's why it works so well with the iPhone

Apple's problem. No question about it.

[bulldogg]

Originally Posted by BostonUSpartan

You sound like a massive douche. Why did you wait for hours on end to obtain this phone without doing your research?

1) I waited for hours on end?
2) I was instructed to evaluate the iPhone
3) Apple is targeting the phone to the business sector touting the Exchange integration. They have fallen short in many of their promises - so far. I have heard that future updates may add these necessary features that the business sector wants.
4) It is a nice phone - for some people. Just not for people that are more "hardcore" email/calendaring people in the business sector.
5) Massive douche? Who says that?

[tuff bob]

Originally Posted by bulldogg

Apple's problem. No question about it.

my "80's" email is working fine on my iPhone