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Burninator · 07-19-2010, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Ethaniel

I certainly hope you are right Kermitology.

Is there any power at Rogers/Fido/Telus to hold back the launch for their own purposes?
Also any inkling on what the service rate packages etc might entail? Also any ideas on their pricing?

There would be no good reason they all wouldn't have it available on that day. Bell will also have it. Of course actually getting an iPhone right away will be another story. But I would assume you could buy it and just wait for it to be shipped to you.

No one has released pricing, but I would guess $200 for the 16GB and $300 for the 32GB all with a 3 year contract. I think for the last 2 iPhone releases Rogers has offered a 6GB per month data plan for $30. I doubt that will happen this go around though.

When I talk to Rogers about it I am going to want a discount in my voice package otherwise I am walking to another carrier.

Ethaniel · 07-19-2010, 01:02 PM

Speaking of plans...

Does anyone use an iphone for work currently?

I am trying to figure out what a good plan would be for me. I will be working 24/7 on call with the phone and doing a tonne of Long distance in Canada and the USA. I will also be a pretty heavy Data user. From what i can see at Fido and Rogers they do not offer any long distance plans on the iphone?

Anyone have recommendations for me?

Russic · 07-19-2010, 02:44 PM

Should be interesting to see how the antenna problem plays out in Canada. AT&T is such a rough provider (it seems) compared to anything we have up here, and it seems that in the states anybody with strong AT&T service doesn't notice the problem nearly as much as those in weaker zones.

Yeah_Baby · 07-19-2010, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Russic

Should be interesting to see how the antenna problem plays out in Canada. AT&T is such a rough provider (it seems) compared to anything we have up here, and it seems that in the states anybody with strong AT&T service doesn't notice the problem nearly as much as those in weaker zones.

Won't our problem be solved by free bumpers?

Phaneuf3 · 07-19-2010, 07:40 PM

Since the confessions thread in off topic no longer exists, I guess I'll post it here.

I just ordered an iPhone. I feel dirty.

algernon · 07-19-2010, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Lithium

The bell website confirms july 30th, they will all have it online once the pricing/upgrade plans are announced

I received this email earlier today from a guy at Rogers Redboard. I guess it's some kind of Rogers official blog.

Quote:

Hi Algernon,

Thanks for your email and feedback.

Apple has announced that iPhone 4 is coming to Canada on July 30. And
while we haven't announced pricing details yet, check out
www.rogers.com/iphone where you can sign up for email updates from us as
information on the new iPhone 4 becomes available. And, stay tuned for
news on iPhone 4 on RedBoard soon...

Cheers,
Richard Bloom.

Interesting that he doesn't mention Rogers...

EDIT <from the link>

Quote:

Rogers is thrilled to launch the new iPhone on Canada's reliable network. Rogers was the first carrier to bring the iPhone revolution to Canada and is excited to add the new iPhone 4 to an industry-leading lineup of devices.

Register your information today to receive email updates from Rogers as information on the new iPhone 4 becomes available.

WHY DON'T THEY JUST ANNOUNCE IT???

algernon · 07-19-2010, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by photon

http://gizmodo.com/5590782/zaggs-iph...-antenna-issue

Thanks. I was thinking this would work, and am glad to hear they'll be selling side strips. My invisisheild has protected my 2nd iphone's screen for over a year now.
Too bad it couldn't protect my home button...now I have to use a work around:

->lock button, ->unlock screen,->emergency call ->back button ->unlock code.
APITA, but better than shutting on/off to get back to the home screen.
AARGH, I need a new phone.

Jbo · 07-19-2010, 08:43 PM

Can't wait to get my hands on this phone!

Russic · 07-20-2010, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by algernon

Thanks. I was thinking this would work, and am glad to hear they'll be selling side strips. My invisisheild has protected my 2nd iphone's screen for over a year now.
Too bad it couldn't protect my home button...now I have to use a work around:

->lock button, ->unlock screen,->emergency call ->back button ->unlock code.
APITA, but better than shutting on/off to get back to the home screen.
AARGH, I need a new phone.

If you're in calgary you can contact http://iphix.ca/ ... they repair stuff like that for cheap.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yeah_Baby

Won't our problem be solved by free bumpers?

Technically yes. I can't imagine not having my phone in a case, especially once with glass on the back. I love the style of the phones and wish I could go sans case, but I'm too paranoid.

algernon · 07-20-2010, 01:32 PM

So, $69 to fix the home button on the 3G. Not bad.

If there are too many delays on the 4, I might get sick of the hoops I'm jumping through to open the thing up. I've read if you jailbreak there's an app to change the home button to a swipe at the top of the screen, as well.

Khel · 07-20-2010, 03:33 PM

So I've got a question for current iphone users:

I typically use my Blackberry for email, google talk, and surfing sites like Calgarypuck. I seem to use my BB for more surfing than anything else.

No idea how much data I use in doing this, but I'd considering the iPhone4 as I like the bigger screen.

I'm currently a Bell customer, and just wondering how much data to get? 1GB, 2GB? How much do you current iPhone users typically use in a month?

kermitology · 07-20-2010, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Khel

So I've got a question for current iphone users:

I typically use my Blackberry for email, google talk, and surfing sites like Calgarypuck. I seem to use my BB for more surfing than anything else.

No idea how much data I use in doing this, but I'd considering the iPhone4 as I like the bigger screen.

I'm currently a Bell customer, and just wondering how much data to get? 1GB, 2GB? How much do you current iPhone users typically use in a month?

I don't think I ever come close to 1GB.

Mccree · 07-20-2010, 04:33 PM

Quick question for all the iphone users.

Currently my wife and I use Blackberries but we need new phones. As it stands now we use the BB calander to make sure our schedules are in sync. With two kids and my wife working shift work it is important that each of use knows what each others schedule is.

When I make a doctors appointment etc.. I set it up in my BB and I "invite" her Once she accepts it automatically goes into her Calendar without any further input.

Can this be done on the iphone without having to pay for a mobile me type service? We pay enough for phone service and do not really want to pay more.

kermitology · 07-20-2010, 04:50 PM

I think you could use gmail for that.

HotHotHeat · 07-20-2010, 04:50 PM

I average 3-4 gigs a month on my plan. Thank god for 6 gigs. I'm holding onto that forever.

kermitology · 07-20-2010, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by HotHotHeat

I average 3-4 gigs a month on my plan. Thank god for 6 gigs. I'm holding onto that forever.

If you're on Rogers it does expire. Mine is up sometime in 2011.

Cheerio · 07-20-2010, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by HotHotHeat

I average 3-4 gigs a month on my plan. Thank god for 6 gigs. I'm holding onto that forever.

How?!?!?
I've only broken 100mb once!

FanIn80 · 07-20-2010, 05:04 PM

July 2011 for me. I might phone and argue that, though. I had to sign a new 3 year contract last year when I got the 3GS... which means my current plan should have been extended by 1 year.

...or at least that's what I will argue with them.

grambo · 07-20-2010, 05:38 PM

This has probably been discussed but I can't find it, any 3G users have a horrible experience with iOS 4? It's been well documented around the web, 10+ second freezes when typing text/email, random pauses when web pages are loading (20 seconds sometimes for me), crashes etc. Only having one tab in Safari seems to help a bit, but I cannot believe Apple included the 3G with iOS4 when it is this bad. I would revert to prior but I'm not sure I have a backup, will have to check. If Apple doesn't fix this I will be reluctant to buy another iPhone next year when my contract is up.

Thanks

kermitology · 07-20-2010, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grambo

This has probably been discussed but I can't find it, any 3G users have a horrible experience with iOS 4? It's been well documented around the web, 10+ second freezes when typing text/email, random pauses when web pages are loading (20 seconds sometimes for me), crashes etc. Only having one tab in Safari seems to help a bit, but I cannot believe Apple included the 3G with iOS4 when it is this bad. I would revert to prior but I'm not sure I have a backup, will have to check. If Apple doesn't fix this I will be reluctant to buy another iPhone next year when my contract is up.

Thanks

It's pretty much ancient technology at this point. There's nothing coming to fix performance on the 3G. It's pretty much the first gen iPhone but with a 3G radio, A-GPS and a worse battery.