[vicsireland] Re: New phone
- From: Dónal Fitzpatrick <dfitzpat@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: vicsireland@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Wed, 9 Jun 2010 19:52:39 +0100
Hi Joan ann,
I've been using an iPhone now for several months and wouldn't swap it.
However, there are a few things that are significantly different. I'll
summarise here, but if you need more info feel free to contact me off-list.
1. text-messages.
This is probably the most significant difference between the iPhone and
"traditional" phones such as the Nokia n-series. In essence there are two
things:
a) they are organised into conversations. This took me some time to get used
to.
B) due to the nature of the device text input is different. However if you
are used to the iTouch, and have, for example browsed the web, you'll have no
difficulty.
2. making calls.
Again this is significantly different owing to the nature of the device. What
is different is that the iPhone is not just a phone, but is a PDA. So there is
actually an application that you go into to make the calls. Navigating around
this takes a bit of getting used to, but again as you are familiar with the
touch you shouldn't have a problem.
Oddly enough, the thing that gave me most trouble wasn't actually making the
calls, but dealing with those automated phone systems. Because you're device
is based on a capacitive touchscreen, you have to hold the phone away from you
(just as though you were texting) in order to "press one to go on hold, press 2
to go insane waiting" etc. The reason for this is that the touch capability is
disabled when the phone is held against the ear and at an angle which suggests
that you are having a conversation. Otherwise, contact with the ear might
trigger some of the buttons such as mute, call-hold etc.
Apart from this, there are no major difficulties in my opinion. Apologies for
the length of the mail, as I said if you need more info please feel free to pop
me off a mail. Alternatively, I'l be at the event on Saturday so you can take
a proper look at the iPhone if you wish.
Cheers,
Dónal
On 9 Jun 2010, at 17:01, Joan Ann Brosnan wrote:
> Hello
> I am looking for some feedback as I need to buy a new phone.
>
> I was using the n86 which is a nice phone. I've only had it about 3 months.
> I was having problems with the charger socket of the phone and so I sent it
> away but, I've been told that it can't be fixed and is not covered by a
> warranty.
>
> Does anyone know, What phones are currently available that work with talks?
>
> For those of you using the IPhone, would you recommend it as a phone and, do
> you find it easy to navigate with regard to making and receiving calls and
> sending text messages.
>
> I have an ITouch so, I'm familiar with the concept of touch screens and have
> no problem navigating it so, that won't be a problem.
>
> Thanks for any info
> Joan Ann.
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