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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
lou anne @ Jun 27th 2007 10:44PM
ug!
what a shame.
the iphone is just too cool for a case... these cases are a nuisance!
so much for "revolutionary"... i don't want to be digging around, and opening up a case just to answer the phone.
i want SIMPLICITY.
should have made a slide jacket that slides up and flips back, and closes with a snap action.
i think i'll wait till the uphone comes out... thanks apple for a phenomenal design yet again, but no thanks for the need to add the protection!
Jon @ Jun 28th 2007 8:22AM
One minor nuisance isn't worth not getting in my opinion...buy yourself a blutooth if it's THAT difficult just to pull the phone out of a case...it really isn't that difficult. All you are being is lazy...
lou anne @ Jun 29th 2007 4:12PM
one minor nuisance? hahaha.... it's a $600 phone! it should be making the coffee in the morning, dude! where's your mind? er, maybe you're the first iphone camper... nice pic! NEXT...
justpicky02 @ Jun 29th 2007 9:08PM
I wouldn't want one if you given it to me , what a waste of money ...and not only that , you will spend over $2,000 for internet etccccc.
Just more shit you're to mess with ......What a waste ..........
Mike @ Jul 3rd 2007 5:57AM
iPhone is far from being called revolutionary; for one, it does not work from my home because of no AT and T signal; the speaker on the phone is mediocre and some phones reportedly have volume problems; casing is an important issue for me because it has no "handle"; this item is not like a tetanus shot; it is a first generation gadget like all the rest of Mr. Jobs' and i would shoot for the third generation if i am going to spend so much money; Frankly, the phone part of it is like a beautiful girl with very frequent headaches.
Ray @ Jul 5th 2007 8:07AM
lol $2,000 on internet?? check out the at&t website, even the plans starting at $60 have unlimited internet and email.
Ted S. @ Jul 12th 2007 3:51PM
I don't know why some people hate this phone so much. The iPhone has provided access to all functions, on and off line, whenever I have turned it on (by the way, it takes about one to two seconds to turn on and become fully operative - faster by far than anything else i've used). And just to clarify, the internet access is included for unlimited use as part of the
$ 50.00 a month fee, along with more talk time than any normal person would ever use. It's very fast in regards to the internet and phone services. My previous phone, the Motorola Razr, ran down on batteries very quickly with far less use, and it's internet connection (through AT&T) really stank. I have kept my iPhone turned on and working for a whole day so far, and the battery is still at 75%. People who think this phone is expensive and crummy simply haven't used one. It is an immensely better phone/device than anything I have used previously, and it's more fun to use than I had ever imagined. The iPod functions are killer as well. I have hundreds of tunes on mine (Uncompressed wav files) and they sound superb. I was not an Apple freak before, but the iPhone is quickly getting me there.
chip rohlke @ Jul 14th 2007 8:31PM
I love my iphone. I never had pony'd up for an ipod so I figure that was worth $350 of the $600 for the phone. Add to that it's 50 times better than the old Razr or new Razr 2 which was gonna be $300 or more & I thought it was pretty cool deal. Add to that unlimited data for $20 and voila I'm a happy camper.
I got the Belkin Acrylic case to mount the phone on a flat surface which works great without any restriction.
Get one...and buy the stock cause it's gonna rocket this year when the earnings on these things come out.
bloggerblog @ Jul 24th 2007 1:11PM
I bought cases from Griffin, Case Mate, and Belkin. By far the best one with the highest quality was from iQase.com
I got the iqase side with the screen protector film.
they have awesome stuff
bloggerblog @ Jul 24th 2007 1:25PM
The iPhone is awesome, obviously those who complain do not own one. I've used Treo, Samsung with Windows CE, Blackberry, and some others like the Razor. The iPhone is in a much higher category and beats'em all Hands-Down.
It is like a mini computer with desktop functionalities. You must own one to understand.
$500 is really not much compared to other sub $900 phones, that don't even come close to the iPhone in the first-place.
kudos to apple they've done it again.
Betty Norman @ Aug 8th 2007 10:26AM
I'm on the list for the new OtterBox iPhone case that's in production! Can't wait! Check it out here! So worth it!http://www.otterbox.com/products/ipod_cases/iphone_case/
jordan6905 @ Aug 16th 2007 6:10PM
all those people who say that its too much, its not that cool or revolutionary etc so on, stop being such haters cause it obviouly looks like you dont own one.
i love my iphone and in my opinion its the best phone out there!
Tom @ Sep 13th 2007 4:47PM
I am loving this one from SFbags.com: iPhone Smart Case
http://www.sfbags.com/products/iphonesmartcase/iphonesmartcase.htm
I'm thinking about getting their Travel case soon too:
http://www.sfbags.com/products/iphonetravelcase/iphonetravelcase.htm
Steve @ Sep 17th 2007 11:25AM
Thanks Joshua for your very useful list of iPhone cases I bought both the Belkin and Marware at the iPhoniacs Store
http://store.iphoniacs.com/content/accessories/4.htm
jax @ Sep 29th 2007 12:05AM
i just got the refurbished iphone about a wek ago and I was a hater butto tell the it's worth $600.
Person @ Sep 29th 2007 6:38PM
THE IPHONE ROCKSSS!!!!! luv it
Renegade @ Oct 10th 2007 2:04AM
What are you people talking about? If you already have At&t Service & you buy an iPhone, you only pay an additional $20 for Unlimited Internet/Email & you get 200 Text messages included! If you don't have At&t Service & you are a new At&t Customer that signs up for service & you buy an iPhone, you will only pay $59.99 for 450 Anytime min and you get unlimited Mobile to Mobile min to over 63 million At&t wireless Customers. You get Rollover minutes that you don't use with 5000 Nights/Weekend Min (9pm to 6am) & includes unlimited Internet/Email & you get 200 Text messages. Keep in mind the iPhone displays full internet pages and full html email. Before you get yourself and everyone else confused about the iPhone and the iPhone plans, you need to check with your local At&t Direct Dealer/Store for complete details before you speak!
james @ Nov 7th 2007 5:01AM
Yeah great cases, but you should buy a Vintage Case. This vintage case's leather is great and looks really wonderful. I bought one from Beyza Cases (www.beyzacases.com) and you should check it out.
Not only beyza cases of course .. you should check all the companies but i they are the first producer of this great leather.
Bella @ Nov 25th 2007 10:25PM
Im looking for a good case that is very protective id like a hard case that covers the whole phone...i have already broken one and im scared i might drop this one please if anyone has any sugestions it would be appreciated! Thanks soo much!
cellgroovy @ Jan 4th 2008 12:12AM
Well, pertaining to everyone's "rage" (or not) about the internet...It is possible to unlock the iphone so that when you do activate it...you're not paying for the internet plan by at&t if its not absolutely necessary. But if I did have the unlimited internet access, I'd find it to be of utmost convenience. But what do I know, I have T-Mobile. :]