Since most of us here live in Canada, we don't really get that much iPhone hype. But seeing a commerical on TV the other day, the iPhone releases tomorrow! And unfortunately, it will be a lot longer before it reaches Canada. But for those of us that need it, the iPhone, as Stephen Colbert said is a "God machine." Not only can you use it as a phone/camera, you can also use the internet, check your e-mail, listen to music/videos, and do a hell of a lot more. It's great that the most used devices have all been combined into one, and this will be the next best thing after the iPod. Speaking of which, it just makes me wonder what they will come up with for the next iPod. But...can't wait for the iPhone to come to Canada. Hell, I may just buy one off of eBay to be prepared...lol.

i want 1

Would an ebay one work up here? I heard it worked off a network that was not yet available up here...

3000 for a phone.....

Not me.

I'd rather buy a phone with mp3 capabilities for $150 and not mortgage my house.

it's amazing how even the mac "un-enthusiasts" gets suck into 'Apple' products with all the iPhones and iPods...
Jobs....truly amazing man.....

The iPhone is $3000 ????????????????????????????????????????????????????

lmao you can probably manage to get an iMac and a macbook AND a cellphone at that price!!

I doubt it would work up here, but I'm sure the music/video, Wi-Fi internet capabilities still would. But, until they can get the proper networking for the actual phone to work in Canada, no it wouldn't work as a cell phone. This is the reason behind the long wait for Canada. Because, I believe the iPhone is made to run in a CDMA network (US), whereas in Canada...we don't use the same network.

What do we have here?
I know of 1X, and EV, are there more ?

it will be up there

Sweet.
merciful.
crap.

As for the prices, of course they will be up there right now. People have been waiting in lines at the Apple Store in the US for almost a week now to get their hands on this. And the ones that are going to get one, will most likely do the smart thing and sell it on eBay. Because I believe the retail is $499 for 4GB, and $699 for 8GB. I think. So sell it on eBay, where a businessman will pay 3000-5000 for this phone, and it will definitely make up for the lost time a person spent standing that long in line.

its gonna be 500-600$

Agreed

You think Bil Gates will buy one ?

im actually gonna start a new thread of why not to get an iphone
good article

I hope Apple releases a game console now.

The iPhone is indeed getting a lot of hype in America but the sad thing is that it's still a generation behind the phones in Japan.

crazier things have happened
like the owner of Ford drives a Lexus

But Toyota and Ford arent as competitve as microsoft/apple, or ford/chevy for that matter.

Wait. People are gonna pay $500 US for a phone with 4GB capabilities while they could just buy a phone and an iPod nano (or similar non Apple device if they like quality of brand name) for the same price (or less)?

Go go consumerism.

I agree. But I wouldn't even by an iPod, my free phone (with plan) and $30 MP3 player have always been just fine, and I don't see why they won't always be. Same goes for my N64!

And here I thought getting the same thing but in a smaller and more convinient package was a good thing, and for relatively the same price. BTW iPod Nano doesn't play video, and has a smaller screen, which the iPhone can do (iThink).

I'd get one, but I have an iPod and I like my free phones.

Wrong. The iPhone is a Quad-Band GSM Phone that, if unlocked, will work with Rogers or Fido (or any GSM carrier for that matter).

However Nokia n95 > iPhone, imho.

Smaller and more convenient?

Kind of like your penis?


All joking aside, if you're willing to pay hundreds of dollars for the "convenience" of not having a phone and an iPod in your pockets, you really should look at how tight your pants are because you may be a homosexual or a woman.

In which case, you should buy this phone because it would go well with the other irrational things you people do.

Anyhow...whatever it may be...it's not expected in Canada until late 2007-early 2008. So there's plenty of time for the word to get around and prices should drop in that time. For the ordinary person, you really don't need this phone...unless you want to show it off. The reason to get one though is...ok now I don't have to carry my cell/iPod and laptop with me everywhere I go. To some places, just taking the iPhone will be enough and that is convenient. Sure it is pricy, but whatever, quality isn't free.

It is not a need it is a want, a need is something you cannot live without.

I need the iPhone. It contains all of the essential nutrients of a balanced breakfast. It is my escape from the world. It is my, my.... my precious.

I hope no one intends to buy the iPhone for use on the Rogers network until it's released here.

Apparently the iPhone will be locked on the AT&T network and will not work if the original SIM card is removed. According to some reports, the SIM card may not even be removable.

well the thing is, most people like me and yourself already has a cellphone AND/OR a MP3 Player. It makes no sense to pay $500US that simply have both function

uhhh microsoft and apple are huge competitors.

cool.. i got a n95 already but planning to get a iphone too... hopefully can find someone to unlock it..

i don't...features aren't quite up to scratch yet.
maybe i'll get one when they make the 2nd or 3rd gen.
but for now i'll stick with my 8850..

iProducts are overrated.

I would buy one of these things if they didn't cost so much damn money.

is it $3000 for the phone? here in canada?
i thought in the us it was going for $600 bucks and the currency rate is not that much nowadays???????
really $3000
if thats true i will wait a year then i will buy it, but it would be pretty freaking sweet if i got one right away!

seconded.

No it won't cost $3000 in Canada.

And I agree with someone saying you don't need this. You want this but you don't really need this.

well im pretty happy with my current phone
just hype right?.....
forget about it...or whatever the saying is...?

all hype for the crazy americans...?
to buy buy buy what is new and current?......
whatever guys
im over the "new" phone

**** i dont even have an i pod or mac cause i hate that company, dont know why i hyped myself over this silly phone

not a mac person here
so i was hyped up by the media but no freaking way i would pay money for the iphone
dammit the media hyped me up about this "amazing" iphone
but meh>**** off apple

throw my apple in the ditch.....assholes

Apple products have been the leading way for today's MP3 players. Look at how many companies have copied Apple's ideas from the first-generation iPod. I've never had a problem with Apple's iPods, the software is very user-friendly, compared to other products. Apple computers suck...but the iPod is the best music player. Period.

What'd you buy after? Pear products?