Were I in the market for a communications device -- a device I could be cough fairly certain was compatible with iSync, I think I'd wait a month or three.
<strong>Were I in the market for a communications device -- a device I could be cough fairly certain was compatible with iSync, I think I'd wait a month or three.</strong><hr></blockquote>
I guess one issue is whether you want a "communications device" or a smaller mobile phone. Even though I am amazed by the capabilities of phones like the P800 and Palm-based phones, I keep wanting something smaller, like the <a href="http://forums.appleinsider.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=8&t=000614"; target="_blank">Sony Ericsson Z1010</a>.
We currently don't have any mobile phones in our household, but want to buy some. At this point I think I'll get a V60 or similar flip-phone for my wife (and share it) and wait to see how Sony Ericsson's and Apple's products evolve in the next 6 months.
Not much really... It is supposed to be the successor of the t68i. The screen will be radically improved. thousands of colors and a higher resolution. Built in camera (like harald said) and a slot for a memory stick (like the p800).
The official release is slated for the 4th of march.
I guess the form-factor will be much like the t600, (which looks really cool).
Even though not mentioned, Bluetooth is a given. So is iSync compatibility.
<strong>Even though not mentioned, Bluetooth is a given. So is iSync compatibility.</strong><hr></blockquote>
Ah, now I'm interested! The longer I think about getting a new phone, the more I realize that Bluetooth (along with iSync compatibility) is a must for me. Good synchronization is essential if I want to replace my Palm with a mobile phone.
Ah, now I'm interested! The longer I think about getting a new phone, the more I realize that Bluetooth (along with iSync compatibility) is a must for me. Good synchronization is essential if I want to replace my Palm with a mobile phone.
Escher</strong><hr></blockquote>
Me too. I'd love for my next phone to be something like the Nokia 7250 (designwise) with Bluetooth.
I still don't dig the S-E interface, and the ID of this new phone is... well... pants.
My guess is that this phone will look verry attractive for us mac-heads indeed. I also hear there will be three more announcements on tuesday as well.
As always, (and right now especially), you just might want to hold out for a couple of months after the release of these phones before you jump on the bandwagon.
Say until mid-summer/ early fall.
By then, all the technical issues with the new models will be sorted out. (There are always technical issues with the first releases). And you'll make sure nothing else comes along to blow this thing away, (hypothetically).
<strong>I'm just noooot suuuure about this bar-of-soap direction they're taking over there ...</strong><hr></blockquote>
the retro-walkman / game&watch style has potetial. Just look at the t600. the t300 isn't quite there I admitt, but the kids still love it. Lets wait for the real pictures. I think it has potential.
Now how would Ives and his team design a phone? That's what I want to know!
the new 3G clamshell-phone also looks quite nice, btw...
Hello to the members and listeners of the board. It is my first post here but may be interesting
The T610 works via Bluetooth exactly the way the t68i does. I tested all sync features for Addressbook and iCal, the Bluetooth features of the Adressbook and the GPRS Modem. Pure Bluetooth fun. But still my most wanted feature was to have entries for addresses and birthdays in the phone ... unfortunatly still only phone numbers, email addresses and company name.
So the advantages in relation to the t68i are build in camera, better display and design. The only disadvantage with the current softwareversion is: it is slow in reaction to the user interaction. Hopefully this will evolve with a next release.
Finaly the t610 and the Z1010 will be the perfect mobile companions for the Mac. Which one to prefer depends technicaly from the available network coverage in the personal environment. And if money or time counts I would choose the T68i. For the time being there is no better phone regarding Mac connectivity available.
<strong>The only disadvantage with the current softwareversion is: it is slow in reaction to the user interaction. Hopefully this will evolve with a next release.</strong><hr></blockquote>
Argh, i thought they had learned! I'm not buying another slow-ass phone!
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<strong>guess this is the first picture.
any hypothetical thoughts?</strong><hr></blockquote>
yer assuming we kow what this supposed to be..
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yer assuming we kow what this supped to be..
Definately non-hypothetical first impression:
Eeeeeew.
I'm just noooot suuuure about this bar-of-soap direction they're taking over there ...
I'd save my money for... something, you know, hypothetical, were I in the market for a new communications device.
Which I'm not quite yet.
Were I in the market for a communications device -- a device I could be cough fairly certain was compatible with iSync, I think I'd wait a month or three.
Rather then buy that.
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<strong>Harald, the Moki of Digital Hub
Nah. I'm always saying too much. Moki never does that.
<strong>Were I in the market for a communications device -- a device I could be cough fairly certain was compatible with iSync, I think I'd wait a month or three.</strong><hr></blockquote>
I guess one issue is whether you want a "communications device" or a smaller mobile phone. Even though I am amazed by the capabilities of phones like the P800 and Palm-based phones, I keep wanting something smaller, like the <a href="http://forums.appleinsider.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=8&t=000614"; target="_blank">Sony Ericsson Z1010</a>.
We currently don't have any mobile phones in our household, but want to buy some. At this point I think I'll get a V60 or similar flip-phone for my wife (and share it) and wait to see how Sony Ericsson's and Apple's products evolve in the next 6 months.
Escher
<strong>guess this is the first picture.
any hypothetical thoughts?</strong><hr></blockquote>
My thoughts: The shape is odd. It better have Bluetooth.
So, New, what does the <a href="http://www.mobil.se/nyheter/visa.asp?id=6348&sid=1"; target="_blank">Mobil.se article</a> reveal?
Escher
The official release is slated for the 4th of march.
I guess the form-factor will be much like the t600, (which looks really cool).
Even though not mentioned, Bluetooth is a given. So is iSync compatibility.
[ 02-28-2003: Message edited by: New ]</p>
<strong>Even though not mentioned, Bluetooth is a given. So is iSync compatibility.</strong><hr></blockquote>
Ah, now I'm interested! The longer I think about getting a new phone, the more I realize that Bluetooth (along with iSync compatibility) is a must for me. Good synchronization is essential if I want to replace my Palm with a mobile phone.
Escher
<strong>
Ah, now I'm interested! The longer I think about getting a new phone, the more I realize that Bluetooth (along with iSync compatibility) is a must for me. Good synchronization is essential if I want to replace my Palm with a mobile phone.
Escher</strong><hr></blockquote>
Me too. I'd love for my next phone to be something like the Nokia 7250 (designwise) with Bluetooth.
I still don't dig the S-E interface, and the ID of this new phone is... well... pants.
iPhone, save us now!
As always, (and right now especially), you just might want to hold out for a couple of months after the release of these phones before you jump on the bandwagon.
Say until mid-summer/ early fall.
By then, all the technical issues with the new models will be sorted out. (There are always technical issues with the first releases). And you'll make sure nothing else comes along to blow this thing away, (hypothetically).
[ 02-28-2003: Message edited by: New ]</p>
<strong>I'm just noooot suuuure about this bar-of-soap direction they're taking over there ...</strong><hr></blockquote>
the retro-walkman / game&watch style has potetial. Just look at the t600. the t300 isn't quite there I admitt, but the kids still love it. Lets wait for the real pictures. I think it has potential.
Now how would Ives and his team design a phone? That's what I want to know!
the new 3G clamshell-phone also looks quite nice, btw...
The T610 works via Bluetooth exactly the way the t68i does. I tested all sync features for Addressbook and iCal, the Bluetooth features of the Adressbook and the GPRS Modem. Pure Bluetooth fun. But still my most wanted feature was to have entries for addresses and birthdays in the phone ... unfortunatly still only phone numbers, email addresses and company name.
So the advantages in relation to the t68i are build in camera, better display and design. The only disadvantage with the current softwareversion is: it is slow in reaction to the user interaction. Hopefully this will evolve with a next release.
Finaly the t610 and the Z1010 will be the perfect mobile companions for the Mac. Which one to prefer depends technicaly from the available network coverage in the personal environment. And if money or time counts I would choose the T68i. For the time being there is no better phone regarding Mac connectivity available.
<strong>The only disadvantage with the current softwareversion is: it is slow in reaction to the user interaction. Hopefully this will evolve with a next release.</strong><hr></blockquote>