Should I buy an iPhone?

[Rostum]

So I've had this crappy phone for around 3-4 years, and it's starting to die on me. I figured that I'd sign up to a new plan, but I'm not sure what phone I should go with.

I really liked the new Samsung Omnia, but then I started looking at the iPhone, which is on the same plan but the upfront cost is a little more (around $100 I think).

I think it's a case of if I want Mac's propietry operating system, or the latest Windows Mobile operating system. They both look nice, and I am hinting towards the Omnia considering I can run DivX and that I'm not a fan of iTunes (yes I use it for my sister's iPod, and I hate using it).

Does anyone know the pros and cons for these phones? Or perhaps know of other models that are similar? The Blackberry Storm looks very nice, but I haven't read anything about it yet.

Note: In the past, I've only ever seen a phone for what it is: to call and text people. But lately I have been wanting more of a media and communications center in my pocket, considering they are a lot cheaper now.

[Quindiana Jones]

I hate all things "i", so I'd go with the Samsung out of pure discrimination.

[rubah]

I don't have a smart phone, but I will say that touchscreens are pretty badass.

[Rostum]

Well the thing that I really love about the iPhone is that the touchscreen is just so much more fluid than the Omnia. However, the Storm looks a lot more smarter, imo. Still not sure... Maybe I should just go with basic phone for a few more years...

[I Don't Need A Name]

i have to say, despite what everyone complains about the iPhone, i think theyre pretty nifty.
2 of my mates have them and they seem really good

[Araciel]

I tend to not want cellphones because they have too many features I wouldn't use... My current phone has way too much stuff I don't use but it was free. I wouldn't get an iPhone for a plethora of reasons, but if you like the way it looks and what it can do, and don't see those features on other phones, go for it! It's been out for a while now and they keep releasing newer ones though..

[Shorty]

I'm a text nazi, and I don't think an iPhone would suit my needs. But its a very nice-looking phone. Movies look awesome and it holds a lot of music, but I prefer Blackberries.

[Balzac]

The Samsung Soul pisses all over the iPhone.

[Rostum]

The Samsung Soul pisses all over the iPhone.

To be honest from reviews I've seen on YouTube, I am not a fan of the design or interface. However the camera features look very nice, but I have an actual camera for that stuff.

The more I see the Omnia, the more the Windows Mobile comes across as clunky and messy looking... I just don't know. :p

[Comet]

One word - Sony Ericsson Xperia X1

[Deborah]

I have an iPhone and I like it. I passed out in my car when driving once (I got to the side of the road and stopped before I went fully under) Once I woke up I was able to find where I was on my map and call my parents to pick me up. I love the applications though, especially there are so many that are free and fun! :D

[Miriel]

Almost everyone I know who has an iphone really really likes it.

I tested it out at the Apple store, but I really didn't like using the touch screen for texting. But apparently you get used to using it efficiently. Have you thought about the new blackberry? People are calling it the iphone killer.

[black orb]

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[Rostum]

Have you thought about the new blackberry? People are calling it the iphone killer.

Is that the Storm? It looks very nice, but I saw some reviews where they said the touch screen just can not compete with the iPhone. So I don't know. As long as I can use GPS, music, videos, phone, internet/msn then I am fairly happy I guess!


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Tempting...

[Quindiana Jones]

But where are the wires!?

[Momiji]

I've heard some disparaging things about the Blackberry Storm. You may want to read some reviews before buying it, if that is what you decide.

As for me, I have a laptop. I don't need a phone with that many extra bells and whistles. :p

[Rye]

If you want the media, get iPhone.
If you want good texting, get the enV2. xD

[XxSephirothxX]

There's also the G1 to consider.

I've heard the Storm's touchscreen isn't up to snuff, as well, and read bad things about Windows mobile in general. The 2nd gen iPhone is probably as good as you're going to get with a smart phone right now, but there's likely going to be something you're not too fond of with any phone you pick.

If you go review huntin' and see which phone best caters to the things you care about most, hopefully you can find something satisfying.

[Momiji]

I have an LG Chocolate and it serves me well. It's my phone, my camera, my calculator, and my calendar. It has more features than I'll ever use. I never really caught on to the whole 'handheld-media/networking' thing. If I wanted to get on the internet, I'd much rather use a computer. Those tiny keyboards look pretty cumbersome. But that's just me. :D

[Montoya]

I have a Blackberry Storm and it's pretty cool. The current OS does lag a bit since it barely came out though, I don't know how much patience you're willing to up. The iPhone is pretty cool, however I didn't want to go to ATT because the coverage in my area is horrible. I've had Verizon and I've never had any dropped calls. Go with the iPhone if the coverage is good in your area since it's already in it's second generation and you won't find that much problems.

[Rostum]

Hmm yeah. I think while the idea of a mobile Windows is pretty cool, from what I saw at the store today I didn't really like the look of it or feel of the touch screen on the Omnia. I didn't get to see an iPhone because I hate shopping centres so wanted to get out of there as fast as I could, but at the moment it's on top of my list.

Either that or I go with a cheap plan and get a very basic Nokia phone. But I'd love having a multimedia/communications centre in my pocket.

I can get an iPhone on Vodafone, which is excellent coverage around Australia.

[Butz]

Yes.

I have an iPhone and I love it!

The iPhone is totally worth it. The phone itself is really good, but then there is the apps, the games, the media player, the browser, etc...

The virtual keyboard on the iPhone is really good. Responsive and has auto correction and auto completion (both can be turned off) that is accurate and learns, so it improves with time.

I've recently got FF I and FF II ($9 each). Lots of fun playing them.

[Pheesh]

I have an iPhone and I'm really happy with it. I don't have a problem with the touch-screen keyboard, and I slipped into using it right away. I love the auto correct features aswell, it's so handy to not have to go trolling through the grammar menus just so you can put an apostrophe in "what's".

Vodaphone have great plans as far as price goes, my uncle is with them and he likes it. I went with telstra just for the coverage, but by the looks of it vodaphone has some really nice cap deals.

[Rye]

Please don't revive threads old threads; this one is two years old! Thanks. :)