Q. I'm thinking about buying an iPhone clone, but 1st want to know what differences the iPhone and iPhone clone have!! Please Help! Need to know!
A. There are many difference and I grouped them into two, the cons and pros of the iPhone Clone, if you want to know about the iPhone you can visit the Apple's site.
Cons
1. An iPhone clone will NEVER have the official iPhone OS
2. It will not sync with iTunes, iCal or your Mac
3. It's not an official Apple product and will not work like one
4. It have no App Store
5. Quality is abysmal compare to the real thing
6. cannot use iPod/iPhone accessory with dock
7. they are heavier
Pros
1. some clones have built in TV tuner but its crappy
2. it is alot cheaper
3. some clones almost look like the real iPhone
4. some have DUAL sim
5. clones usually comes with a stylus
here's the best iPhone clone as of now
http://www.machoe.com/2502/the-cooli902-is-an-iphone-nokia-n900-hybrid.html
Cons
1. An iPhone clone will NEVER have the official iPhone OS
2. It will not sync with iTunes, iCal or your Mac
3. It's not an official Apple product and will not work like one
4. It have no App Store
5. Quality is abysmal compare to the real thing
6. cannot use iPod/iPhone accessory with dock
7. they are heavier
Pros
1. some clones have built in TV tuner but its crappy
2. it is alot cheaper
3. some clones almost look like the real iPhone
4. some have DUAL sim
5. clones usually comes with a stylus
here's the best iPhone clone as of now
http://www.machoe.com/2502/the-cooli902-is-an-iphone-nokia-n900-hybrid.html
What is the difference between the Verizon iPhone 4 and the AT&T iPhone 4?
Q. I know different networks. But why do some accessories say "For AT&T version only" or for Verizon only?
A. Two big differences most people care about:
- Verizon is on a CDMA network; AT&T is on a GSM network. This means that on a Verizon iPhone, you are unable to talk on the phone and use data (surf the Internet) at the same time
- AT&T's iPhone has 3 break points in the antenna; Verizon's iPhone has 4. This new design means the buttons have shifted to make room for the new break point, which is why AT&T iPhone cases don't fit Verizon iPhones
- Verizon is on a CDMA network; AT&T is on a GSM network. This means that on a Verizon iPhone, you are unable to talk on the phone and use data (surf the Internet) at the same time
- AT&T's iPhone has 3 break points in the antenna; Verizon's iPhone has 4. This new design means the buttons have shifted to make room for the new break point, which is why AT&T iPhone cases don't fit Verizon iPhones
What are the different iPhone plans, What's included, and How much do they cost?
Q. I'm considering getting an iphone soon since there is going to be a $200 price drop down to $199. AT&T's website didn't have it listed so iI'm wonderng if someone knew.
A. Old iPhone: $399 (for 8GB of storage), plus $60 per month for 450 voice minutes and unlimited data. Two-year total (since you'll be signing a two-year deal for either handset): $1,839.
New iPhone: $199 (for 8GB of storage), plus $70 per month for a basic voice plan (presumably the same 450 minutes) and unlimited data. Two-year total: $1,879.
That's $40 more over the course of your contract, which is really not that bad in the grand scheme of things. Had AT&T and Apple raised monthly fees just another $5 per month, the total cost of service would have hit almost $2,000 over two years (not including taxes and fees).
"Business users" get the shaft, big-time, with a minimum of $85 a month for service. That's $15 a month extra just so you can get email via Exchange. Boo. Other annoyances: iPhone 3G will have to be activated in stores instead of at home, like before, and the phone won't be available to purchase online at launch.
Still, like I say, this isn't too bad. Putting aside the business user issue, $40 extra over two years doesn't sound like much, considering all the extra features and services the new iPhone packs in.
In fact, on paper the iPhone 3G has addressed almost all of my complaints regarding the original model from a year ago. But then again, don't forget those accessories (a charging base, for example, is no longer included).
UPDATE: For those who've written regarding the time value of money, I did the math based on the present value of the iPhone to Apple at a 3% annual interest rate. The numbers: Original iPhone nets Apple/AT&T (and costs you) $1,795; new iPhone gets them $1,828. So the new phone still costs you $33 in the end if you invest that $200 you would have otherwise spent on the hardware.
UPDATE 2: Several readers write to mention that text messages are no longer included in the iPhone package, so add another $5 a month for 200 SMS messages. Upgrade to the 16GB iPhone and you're hitting $2,100!
New iPhone: $199 (for 8GB of storage), plus $70 per month for a basic voice plan (presumably the same 450 minutes) and unlimited data. Two-year total: $1,879.
That's $40 more over the course of your contract, which is really not that bad in the grand scheme of things. Had AT&T and Apple raised monthly fees just another $5 per month, the total cost of service would have hit almost $2,000 over two years (not including taxes and fees).
"Business users" get the shaft, big-time, with a minimum of $85 a month for service. That's $15 a month extra just so you can get email via Exchange. Boo. Other annoyances: iPhone 3G will have to be activated in stores instead of at home, like before, and the phone won't be available to purchase online at launch.
Still, like I say, this isn't too bad. Putting aside the business user issue, $40 extra over two years doesn't sound like much, considering all the extra features and services the new iPhone packs in.
In fact, on paper the iPhone 3G has addressed almost all of my complaints regarding the original model from a year ago. But then again, don't forget those accessories (a charging base, for example, is no longer included).
UPDATE: For those who've written regarding the time value of money, I did the math based on the present value of the iPhone to Apple at a 3% annual interest rate. The numbers: Original iPhone nets Apple/AT&T (and costs you) $1,795; new iPhone gets them $1,828. So the new phone still costs you $33 in the end if you invest that $200 you would have otherwise spent on the hardware.
UPDATE 2: Several readers write to mention that text messages are no longer included in the iPhone package, so add another $5 a month for 200 SMS messages. Upgrade to the 16GB iPhone and you're hitting $2,100!
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