The release of the Apple iPhone has been met with a lot of enthusiasm, but while a lot of people have charged right in to get their iPhones, there are plenty of folks who have been holding back until they get the real story on this nifty new gadget. Well here's what you've been waiting for - a list of the pros and cons of the iPhone, so that you can make up your mind on your own without paying heed to the hype out there.

So here's a semicomprehensive list of all the things that are right about it, and the few things that could be done better. In no way do I guarantee that this is a complete list, it's just a good selection of "goods" and "bads" that'll give you an idea of what you'd be getting into by getting an iPhone.

The Good -


The iPhone comes in two models: a version with 6GB of storage capacity and one with 8GB. This is good or bad depending on how you look at it. 6-8GB is by no means a small amount of storage space, but I can see how users of an 80GB iPod can look down their noses at a "measly" 8GB. I'm still gonna chalk this up as a "pro."The overall design is sleek and beautiful as it is innovative. Almost the entire unit is a large touch-screen, very complex and very sensitive. The tactile sensors across the surface of the screen respond to your touch to push buttons, move sliders, scroll through windows, and do any number of other actions. Since the entire interface is digital, new software updates could make just about anything possible for the iPhone.The camera function for the iPhone is just amazing. It shames other cameraphones, and rivals even some of the digital camera units out there. Picture quality is pristine in good lighting conditions, and doesn't even suffer much when the light dims. Gets a little fuzzier, but it's still remarkable.The iPhone possesses a fully-functional connection to the Internet via either the EDGE service or any WiFi connection. This isn't a "watered-down" Web either, you can access almost anything. There are even sites being built exclusively for iPhone that you can't view on your computer.The interface, touched on before, has been designed for utmost ease and flow...animations are smooth and interesting, and everything is easily accessible.

The Bad -


Considering how brand-new the iPhone is, there are still a lot of bugs and software errors to be worked out. There have been complaints about portions of the screen simply ceasing to function, as well as simple system crashes when running too many complex features.Probably the biggest problem is the price. The unit itself costing either $500 or $600 depending on the model, the iPhone isn't friendly on your wallet.The phone service is done exclusively through AT&T, who isn't exactly cheap. I haven't used them myself, so I don't know how reliable their service is, but it's pretty common knowledge that leaving some money in your pocket is NOT their biggest priority.iTunes is another of the big moneydrainers...with audio downloads costing almost a dollar per song, the folks at Apple are happily rolling in your money.Aside from the above, the main limits are that you can only use the phone service in the US (so far it's the only place the iPhone has been released), and that the battery isn't customer-replaceable; you have to send it in to be replaced when it goes dead, and I believe it costs $80 or somewhere around there.

So there's a basic idea of the iPhone's pros and cons. Now you should have the basic info you need to make your choice as to whether or not you want to buy one for yourself.

If you'd like some more information, you can head on over to http://hubpages.com/hub/iPhone_Free_Downloads They've got some more info about the iPhone, as well as some tips for reducing the costs of your iPhone so that it can be a bit more affordable.


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Have you just bought a new iPhone and are having a hard time getting the voice mail set up? You may have spent hours on the phone with customer service and gotten nowhere. Here, you will find the help you need to get your voice mail set up easily.

The first thing is not to put the SIM card from your old phone into your iPhone. Everything else will work but you voice mail and visual mail will likely not work. If you go to an AT&T store, you can get a new SIM put in your phone and help with getting everything from your old SIM card transferred to it.

Now you are ready for the next step. Call customer service at AT&T (the exclusive iPhone service provider in the US) and tell the representative that you need to setup voice mail. Be sure to tell him or her to check to make sure the forwarding feature to forward calls to your voice mail is turned on. This is something that is often overlooked by customer service representatives. Once this is done, you are ready to actually setup voice mail.

Before you begin, it is a good idea to know what password you want to use. Might write down what you want to record as your outgoing message, too. Doing this will save time and make the process to setup voice mail go smoother.

Your password should be between 6 and 15 characters. Make sure it is something you can remember but others will find impossible to guess. Now you tap the voice mail icon on your iPhone. You will be asked to create a password at this point. Enter the password you have created and then you will be asked to record a greeting. You will have the option of using a default iPhone voice mail greeting that will include your phone number or you can record your own. You can change your greeting at any time by tapping voice mail, greeting, custom and then record. Do not forget to save your greeting once you are satisfied with it.

Students at Penn state who subscribe to Penn iPhone can log in to My iPhone and setup voice mail for their iPhones. PennKey authentication will be required. Once on the home page, look for Features and Voice Mail and go to that page. Here, you will put in the password you have created. You can change this password at any time by logging in on My iPhone or through the voice mail icon on your phone. After you have entered your password, re-enter it is the field, Confirm Password. After up press the submit button, your account will be updated to include it.

To record your greeting, press the 'messages' button, it will be to the right of the keypad. Press '0' to bring up the mailbox options. From there, you will be prompted to choose the type of greeting you want, such as busy, unavailable and name. Then you will get a prompt from the system to record your greeting. When you are finished, choose accept, listen and, if you desire, re-record. When you are satisfied with your greeting, press * or # to go back to the menu or exit.

Apple Computers (Now Apple Inc.) has recovered from years of corporate doldrums through the introduction of an innovative line of computers but more importantly, through the phenomenal success of the iPod. Apple more or less created the market for personal digital MP3 players and has sold millions of units, along with millions of songs through their online music store.

Now the video world is coming into the handheld market - virtually every cell phone has a screen of some sort and the recent iPods have video screens as well. Apple's most recent product introduction is the much-hyped iPhone, which combines the functions of a cell phone, a "wide screen" iPod with touch controls, and an Internet communications device.

Apple has chosen to make an exclusive deal with Cingular, the AT&T cell phone network. Your only source for an iPhone will be through Cingular, along with a Cingular cellular service contract. They plan to make the product available in June. Back in the digital dark ages, Apple made the choice to keep their computer operating system in house, while Microsoft moved beyond IBM and licensed to any computer manufacturer who wanted it. It was the most important misstep that Apple has ever made, and is the reason that they will probably never extend beyond ten to twelve percent of the computer market. It will be interesting to see what happens when iPhone clones begin to appear in Verizon and other cell operator outlets.

The 4GB iPhone model will cost $499 with a two-year contract and $599 for the 8GB version (also with a two-year contract). Those are expensive phones, but Apple is in a unique position in that it has a dedicated core of iPod fans that may become Cingular converts. The iPhone's design is cutting edge: it has done away with keypads and with the exception of a "home" button the controls are operated on a 3.5 inch square touch screen.

According to early reviews the videos and photos look great. One giant touch screen controls the phone, the picture component and the videos - no stylus needed. For text messaging, there will be an onscreen keyboard - again controlled by touch.

Apple's iTunes store has gone into the video business, most recently negotiating a distribution contract with Paramount. Videos are downloaded onto the iPhone the same way that music is: through a wired connection to your computer. Apple's decision to push the viability of the iPhone as a video viewing device raises a couple of questions. The first is how satisfactory watching a movie on a three and a half inch screen will be, and the second is whether or not 8GB is enough to manage a library of music and video content. The current largest video iPod model has 60GB of space, in comparison.

For Internet and video functionality, the iPhone runs on the most recent Mac operating system. It has a 2 megapixel camera and promises support for Google maps, conference calling, and text and multimedia messaging. In short, all the features are included that young people use their phones for today, along with increasing numbers of traveling execs. The iPhone has Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity and includes both email software and a browser.

If you judge by the hype, Apple is betting big on the iPhone. It's worth noting, however, that Steve Jobs is pretty good at hyping every new Apple product. But the integration of telecommunications, video, and full blown Internet interconnectivity into the revered iPod is a major step - and the cell service completes an impressive multimedia package. It should be interesting.

It doesn't matter what kind or type of cell phone you have, there are always some things you wish it had. Without a doubt the top complaint about cell phones is the fact they sometimes don't have enough signal strength.

When you're traveling with your iPhone, you certainly want to enjoy all of the available services that the iPhone offers, without the worry of losing your signal. There's nothing more upsetting than checking email or surfing the Internet on your iPhone and suddenly losing service.

Most folks think there is nothing they can do except wish for additional cell repeater towers to be installed in the area. However, one can do several things to boost their cell signal. The best and most recommended way to increase your cell signal is to purchase a cell signal booster. The boosters are amazing small chips that are placed on the back of your iPhone. They are capable of boosting cell phone signals to limits previously unthought of.

One of the signal boosters for cell phones with the best reputation is the Wilson Cellular Amplifier. Adding this cell phone signal booster will keep signal optimal at all times.

One great feature about this cell booster is that you can use your cell phone even when you're a good distance from any cell phone tower. You should have full coverage up to fifty miles away, making it a rare occasion to run out of cell service. You are supposed to have twice the amount of cell service compared to not having the signal booster.

A further feature of this cell booster is it enables your battery to last longer. The amount of power that your cell phone transmits is directly proportional to it's proximity to a cell signal site. Because your iPhone will "think" that it's much closer to the cell signal site than it really is, you'll get longer battery life.

The most frequent instances of dropped cell service is when traveling in a car. However, with the Cellular Amplifier by Wilson for your iPhone, that will be rare because the signal to your cell will be amplified by an antenna mounted on the exterior of the car. Since the antenna is so powerful, you could have a car full of people using cell phones and they would all benefit from increased cell service.

This signal amplifier is really excellent for the iPhone because it works with EDGE and GSM technologies. So eliminate the worry about signal power for your iPhone by attaching this device to your iPhone.

Chuck Sacco, CEO and co-founder of PhindMe.net commented that G1 was a major step towards offering full Web access to highly mobile people. He feels that G1 will be one step further than the BlackBerry and iPhone which itself sparked the shift from cell phones to smartphones.

The number of people with smartphones is going to increase as the Google Android technology will be available to other cell phone manufacturers desirous of developing smartphones. People originally accessing info from their home or office computer will expect to browse for info from their handhelds.

M:Metrics' survey points out that 85 percent of iPhone users access the Web for information and are 10 times more likely to search the mobile Web than cell phone users. The public release of Google's Android by HTC with T-Mobile increased this trend.

Web sites are developed with all its intricacies by companies. However these may not be suitable for the small screen. If companies are not ready with streamlined versions for the smartphones then they will loose a big chunk of the consumer market pie.

It is highly imperative that companies create Web versions that are accessible to the handheld phones catering to the immediate needs of people on the go. Timely info is a necessity now regarding say about the whereabouts of a restaurant. In such cases the user is not bothered about the company profile or history.

All he wants is simple information on the menu and offers available. Added details on how to reach the location is all that a mobile user will need. Making available information on the mobile Web is sure to increase positive marketing opportunities.

Phindme.net will be ready with Everywhereigo online brand as the G1 hits the market in October. The suite of tools available to businesses will help them make mobile friendly Web pages which are compatible with all cell phones and smartphones. Businesses can keep a tab on customers and members wherever they go by means of group SMS, text messaging and mobile tags.

Businesses can move several steps forward from traditional advertising and will be able to achieve immediate connections to customers equipped with internet-ready cell phones, BlackBerries and iPhones.

With Apple's major success with their iPod, the most popular form of MP3 player, they were sure to expand and come out with their own version of a cell phone. Apple has dominated the industry of MP3 players and has managed to sell millions of iPods all over the world, along with millions of songs through their own online music store.

The cell phone industry has evolved and so has the technology. Nearly every single cell phone comes equipped with a screen that plays video, and a camera. Apple's newer versions of the iPod have screen that have the ability to play videos. Now Apple has taken their popular and advanced technologies to the next level with the iPhone, combining the functions of a cell phone, Internet communication device, as well as a "wide screen" iPod with easy to use touch controls.

Apple made their iPhone exclusive to AT&T and Cingular, which means these phone companies are the only two who can offer you service for your iPhone. The Apple iPhone is supposed to be released sometime in June. It will be interesting to see the other companies and manufacturers scramble to make their own version of the iPhone.

The Apple iPhone will run on the most recent MAC operating system for its Internet and video functions. It also comes equipped with a 2 megapixel camera and has the ability to run Google maps, conference calling, text, and multimedia messaging. These are all must have functions for anyone on the go these days, especially the younger generation. The iPhone will also have Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity, as well as Email software and a browser.

The new iPhone will have a combination of the latest, most popular technologies. In fact it doesn't have a keypad at all, except for a "home" button. The controls are operated on a 3.5 inch square touch screen. Many pre-release reviews of the iPhone are positive and say that the photo and video quality is amazing. There is basically one giant touch screen that you use to control the phone, the picture component, and the videos. You will never have to use a stylus again! When you want to send a text message to someone you can use the onscreen keyboard which is also controlled by touch.

Apple will be offering a 4GB version of the iPhone for the price of $499 with a two year contract. If you want to double your space then you can go with the 8GB version of the iPhone for the low price of $599, only $100 more than the 4GB. To some these may seem like expensive phones, but when you really think about it iPod's run you about $300. Then you add on the costs of a cell phone. Apple can charge this because there are going to be many dedicated Apple fans that will have no problem spending that much money on an Apple iPhone.