iPhone Thread

[Soultrader]

Never seemed to like the IPOD as much but recently purchased an iPhone. It is hands down the best cellphone out on the market.

Are there any other iPhone users here on TL? I have a second version 3G iPhone... curious to know how I can jailbreak it to read offline pdf files stored on my iPhone.

Also, just a thought but couldn't skype build a gadget for users to call through skype in the iPhone? Obviously the service providers would be pissed off but it would be interesting to see this happen.

Any other recommended gadgets? Thanks.

[jonbig04]

Bought the first iphone the day it came out. Couldnt live without it.

[Eiger]

I love the iphone, too. Like you, have the 2nd edition 3G. I traded in a BlackBerry Curve for it. It's the best phone I've ever owned. Simply love it.

If you figure out how to Skype off it, let me know. That would be quite cool. I'd owe you a beer or two, or three

Eiger

[MCM]

What is your feelings towards your reception? Live in an area where I barely pick up a signal...my HTC Tilt does a decent job - but its a brick. Have been wanting to get the new I-phone - but friends with the 1st version cant get bars while at my house...so have refrained from getting the phone.

[Eiger]

I think it depends on the carrier. I had Sprint, which was fine in NYC, but I couldn't make a call from my home when I moved to Connecticut. I have no worries with the iphone, which is AT&T. I've never dropped a call in the 3 months I've had it, and I've used it thus far in CT, Dallas, NYC, New Hampshire, Boston, NJ, and San Francisco.

Eiger

[Soultrader]

Originally Posted by Eiger I love the iphone, too. Like you, have the 2nd edition 3G. I traded in a BlackBerry Curve for it. It's the best phone I've ever owned. Simply love it. If you figure out how to Skype off it, let me know. That would be quite cool. I'd owe you a beer or two, or three Eiger

I have figured out a way to skype off it and my service provider is going to kick my ass.

The app is around $30 and provided by Shape Services. The catch is this:

"When you make a call both the contact person and you will get the call. This is because when you use IM+ for Skype you are actually making two calls: one - to Skype contact on PC and another - to your callback number. As you receive an incoming call to your callback phone you will be charged for it. The call is possible due to Skype credit on your SkypeOut account."

The key is to input a landline as the callback number. Get an unlimited calls to landline subscription via skype for $12.95 a month. Make sure to get the full internet package of your phone provider and then dial away.

I personally use skpe on the iphone to dial overseas only. Skype to skype will cost you money on the iphone.

Reading PDF's

I also figured out how to do this with ease. There is an app on iTunes called "Folders" for around $2. This app allows you to download pdf files via the web or direct from your pc. Then itll allow you to open ebooks offline, stored directly on your iphone.

[Eiger]

Good stuff, James - Thanks. I use Skype a lot to call overseas and am on my way to China tomorrow, so this will be a big plus

Eiger

[Soultrader]

Originally Posted by Eiger Good stuff, James - Thanks. I use Skype a lot to call overseas and am on my way to China tomorrow, so this will be a big plus Eiger

Hi Eiger,

Not sure what your service package is like, but in Japan firms charge by the amount of data received. I am under an all you can use package but if I travel overseas and access the net via iPhone the prices are insane. So make sure to check.... because I could never use my iPhone when traveling elsewhere. I use it only in Japan and skype to call overseas from Japan only.

[Eiger]

Thanks for the heads up. I'm not surprized that the rate are outragous. We are going to try to get a sim card for the iPhone when we are there. I am hoping we can get an inexpensive one for the few weeks we are traveling through China and Hong Kong.

Eiger

[jamieja83]

Does anyone know if it possible to get the iPhone unlocked?