Comments on: Trippin' With My iPhone - Wait-a-Thon http://www.imore.com/2008/03/19/trippin-with-my-iphone-wait-a-thon/ More of everything iPhone and iPad Fri, 25 May 2012 12:53:28 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Jenna @ Salt Lake City 4G Wireless http://www.imore.com/2008/03/19/trippin-with-my-iphone-wait-a-thon/comment-page-1/#comment-335294 Jenna @ Salt Lake City 4G Wireless Sun, 16 Jan 2011 04:27:09 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/2008/03/19/trippin-with-my-iphone-wait-a-thon/#comment-335294 <p>Hello there, just doing some browsing for my Salt Lake City 4g website. Amazing the amount of information on the web. Wasn't exactly what I was looking for, but interesting page. Take care.</p> Hello there, just doing some browsing for my Salt Lake City 4g website. Amazing the amount of information on the web. Wasn't exactly what I was looking for, but interesting page. Take care.

]]> By: Bob Conti http://www.imore.com/2008/03/19/trippin-with-my-iphone-wait-a-thon/comment-page-1/#comment-18514 Bob Conti Sun, 26 Oct 2008 20:54:34 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/2008/03/19/trippin-with-my-iphone-wait-a-thon/#comment-18514 <p>Just back from Argentina. Used my iPhone.. turned off "roaming" and "3G" until I made a call. I still wound up with a $300+ phone bill in addition to my regular phone charges for the month. The mistake I made? Make sure after your call that you hang up .. double check. For some reason the call hangs on.. make sure you disconnect. My phone stayed on even after I hit "end call".. My charges went accordingly. AT&T scam or ? Whatever, it did cost me even after all the precautions so beware.</p> Just back from Argentina. Used my iPhone.. turned off "roaming" and "3G" until I made a call. I still wound up with a $300+ phone bill in addition to my regular phone charges for the month. The mistake I made? Make sure after your call that you hang up .. double check. For some reason the call hangs on.. make sure you disconnect. My phone stayed on even after I hit "end call".. My charges went accordingly. AT&T scam or ? Whatever, it did cost me even after all the precautions so beware.

]]> By: Bob Conti http://www.imore.com/2008/03/19/trippin-with-my-iphone-wait-a-thon/comment-page-1/#comment-16413 Bob Conti Thu, 02 Oct 2008 01:39:21 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/2008/03/19/trippin-with-my-iphone-wait-a-thon/#comment-16413 <p>What are the "hidden costs" as in "roaming" charges for countries like Argentina, and Singapore? Are there any tips that anyone can offer on how not to wind up with a ridiculous phone bill. Turning off internet or automatic roaming.. any tips appreciated!</p> <p>Thanks</p> What are the "hidden costs" as in "roaming" charges for countries like Argentina, and Singapore? Are there any tips that anyone can offer on how not to wind up with a ridiculous phone bill. Turning off internet or automatic roaming.. any tips appreciated!

Thanks

]]> By: topolina http://www.imore.com/2008/03/19/trippin-with-my-iphone-wait-a-thon/comment-page-1/#comment-5835 topolina Sun, 23 Mar 2008 21:15:58 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/2008/03/19/trippin-with-my-iphone-wait-a-thon/#comment-5835 <p>Thanks Antelope! Sorry I missed your second post... not enough sleep... :)</p> Thanks Antelope! Sorry I missed your second post... not enough sleep... :)

]]> By: Justia http://www.imore.com/2008/03/19/trippin-with-my-iphone-wait-a-thon/comment-page-1/#comment-5834 Justia Fri, 21 Mar 2008 14:02:38 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/2008/03/19/trippin-with-my-iphone-wait-a-thon/#comment-5834 <p>I just gave my iPhone to my wife; I may take it back when the apps are released!</p> I just gave my iPhone to my wife; I may take it back when the apps are released!

]]> By: AnteL0pe http://www.imore.com/2008/03/19/trippin-with-my-iphone-wait-a-thon/comment-page-1/#comment-5833 AnteL0pe Fri, 21 Mar 2008 08:54:41 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/2008/03/19/trippin-with-my-iphone-wait-a-thon/#comment-5833 <table width=100% bgcolor=lightgray><tr><td bgcolor=white>Is the Wait-a-Thon a mixed metaphor competition now? :)</td></tr></table> <p>Sure! Maybe we can all get an extra entry for the every metaphor you can string together in a single sentence :P</p> Is the Wait-a-Thon a mixed metaphor competition now? :)

Sure! Maybe we can all get an extra entry for the every metaphor you can string together in a single sentence :P

]]> By: AnteL0pe http://www.imore.com/2008/03/19/trippin-with-my-iphone-wait-a-thon/comment-page-1/#comment-5832 AnteL0pe Fri, 21 Mar 2008 08:53:07 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/2008/03/19/trippin-with-my-iphone-wait-a-thon/#comment-5832 <p><strong>topolina</strong>, I reposted the link a few posts above yours.</p> topolina, I reposted the link a few posts above yours.

]]> By: yerxa http://www.imore.com/2008/03/19/trippin-with-my-iphone-wait-a-thon/comment-page-1/#comment-5831 yerxa Fri, 21 Mar 2008 06:26:57 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/2008/03/19/trippin-with-my-iphone-wait-a-thon/#comment-5831 <p>This is one of those cases where I wish I had an iPhone. I don't even have an MP3 play at the moment, and it makes the morning commute seem like a trip around the world.</p> This is one of those cases where I wish I had an iPhone. I don't even have an MP3 play at the moment, and it makes the morning commute seem like a trip around the world.

]]> By: topolina http://www.imore.com/2008/03/19/trippin-with-my-iphone-wait-a-thon/comment-page-1/#comment-5830 topolina Thu, 20 Mar 2008 19:01:33 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/2008/03/19/trippin-with-my-iphone-wait-a-thon/#comment-5830 <p>I was wondering what neat "little gadget" Antelope was referring to... (the link just brought this page up again!) I have an iTouch which is nice for long flights, but the battery doesn't last too long!</p> <p>I have kind of a random question for those of you with iPhones- has anyone used their iPhone at high altitudes? I saw on Apple's website that its maximum operating altitude is 10,000 feet (3000 meters). We were thinking of getting one for a big hike we're planning that would take us to high altitudes, and was wondering if anyone had any problems with it. </p> <p>Thanks :)</p> I was wondering what neat "little gadget" Antelope was referring to... (the link just brought this page up again!) I have an iTouch which is nice for long flights, but the battery doesn't last too long!

I have kind of a random question for those of you with iPhones- has anyone used their iPhone at high altitudes? I saw on Apple's website that its maximum operating altitude is 10,000 feet (3000 meters). We were thinking of getting one for a big hike we're planning that would take us to high altitudes, and was wondering if anyone had any problems with it.

Thanks :)

]]> By: tschertz01 http://www.imore.com/2008/03/19/trippin-with-my-iphone-wait-a-thon/comment-page-1/#comment-5829 tschertz01 Thu, 20 Mar 2008 15:57:41 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/2008/03/19/trippin-with-my-iphone-wait-a-thon/#comment-5829 <p>My iPhone is an indispensable tool while traveling. I've never before been able to use one device for so many task before. My pockets have become much lighter because of it.</p> My iPhone is an indispensable tool while traveling. I've never before been able to use one device for so many task before. My pockets have become much lighter because of it.

]]> By: marcol http://www.imore.com/2008/03/19/trippin-with-my-iphone-wait-a-thon/comment-page-1/#comment-5828 marcol Thu, 20 Mar 2008 11:03:41 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/2008/03/19/trippin-with-my-iphone-wait-a-thon/#comment-5828 <table width=100% bgcolor=lightgray><tr><td bgcolor=white>... a well thought out plan of keeping their cats in the bag until they're fully baked ...</td></tr></table> <p>Is the Wait-a-Thon a mixed metaphor competition now? :)</p> ... a well thought out plan of keeping their cats in the bag until they're fully baked ...

Is the Wait-a-Thon a mixed metaphor competition now? :)

]]> By: blackmoose http://www.imore.com/2008/03/19/trippin-with-my-iphone-wait-a-thon/comment-page-1/#comment-5827 blackmoose Thu, 20 Mar 2008 10:55:48 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/2008/03/19/trippin-with-my-iphone-wait-a-thon/#comment-5827 <p>The iPhone is the perfect travel tool, I agree. Having the ability to check-in at will as well as change seats. Won't be long before the iPhone will be your boarding pass. By the way, I got a coupon for a Barnes and Noble book discount, I forgot to print it up and the clerk accepted the coupon from the phone. Yesssss!</p> The iPhone is the perfect travel tool, I agree. Having the ability to check-in at will as well as change seats. Won't be long before the iPhone will be your boarding pass. By the way, I got a coupon for a Barnes and Noble book discount, I forgot to print it up and the clerk accepted the coupon from the phone. Yesssss!

]]> By: Bri Guy http://www.imore.com/2008/03/19/trippin-with-my-iphone-wait-a-thon/comment-page-1/#comment-5826 Bri Guy Thu, 20 Mar 2008 09:22:23 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/2008/03/19/trippin-with-my-iphone-wait-a-thon/#comment-5826 <p>Oh, you just had to bring up cats. I'm a dog-man with two cats in the house. Ugh. One of them has taken to projectile vomiting 3 days straight. I think he's got everything worked out now (literally and metaphorically).</p> <p>I haven't noticed too much in the way of bugs with my iPhone, but if it starts projectile vomiting, I'll let you know.</p> Oh, you just had to bring up cats. I'm a dog-man with two cats in the house. Ugh. One of them has taken to projectile vomiting 3 days straight. I think he's got everything worked out now (literally and metaphorically).

I haven't noticed too much in the way of bugs with my iPhone, but if it starts projectile vomiting, I'll let you know.

]]> By: AnteL0pe http://www.imore.com/2008/03/19/trippin-with-my-iphone-wait-a-thon/comment-page-1/#comment-5825 AnteL0pe Thu, 20 Mar 2008 09:18:23 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/2008/03/19/trippin-with-my-iphone-wait-a-thon/#comment-5825 <table width=100% bgcolor=lightgray><tr><td bgcolor=white>The link for the little gadget you used isn't working, but from the sound of it, it must have fit the bill!</td></tr></table> <p>Odd, the link works from the forums, but not from the front page.</p> <p><a href="http://www.inflightpower.com/products.asp" target="_blank">http://www.inflightpower.com/products.asp</a></p> <table width=100% bgcolor=lightgray><tr><td bgcolor=white>I'm not yet sure if the I-phone is for me. I am a bit concerned that they keep moving forward so fast that these features may have too many bugs in them.</td></tr></table> <p>Huh? What new features have been buggy? The speed of OS updates for the iPhone has been fantastic IMHO. It's been far better than either WinMo or Palm OS, both of which are horrible at releasing OS updates. It is also very telling as to how Apple thinks about updates for this device. Putting out smaller more frequent updates smacks of a well thought out plan of keeping their cats in the bag until they're fully baked and constantly giving the users something new.</p> <p>PS I don't condone baking cats PPS Except those mean ones or the ones that just hide under a bed all the time. Those cats suck.</p> The link for the little gadget you used isn't working, but from the sound of it, it must have fit the bill!

Odd, the link works from the forums, but not from the front page.

http://www.inflightpower.com/products.asp

I'm not yet sure if the I-phone is for me. I am a bit concerned that they keep moving forward so fast that these features may have too many bugs in them.

Huh? What new features have been buggy? The speed of OS updates for the iPhone has been fantastic IMHO. It's been far better than either WinMo or Palm OS, both of which are horrible at releasing OS updates. It is also very telling as to how Apple thinks about updates for this device. Putting out smaller more frequent updates smacks of a well thought out plan of keeping their cats in the bag until they're fully baked and constantly giving the users something new.

PS I don't condone baking cats PPS Except those mean ones or the ones that just hide under a bed all the time. Those cats suck.

]]> By: chobbs1 http://www.imore.com/2008/03/19/trippin-with-my-iphone-wait-a-thon/comment-page-1/#comment-5824 chobbs1 Thu, 20 Mar 2008 07:17:47 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/2008/03/19/trippin-with-my-iphone-wait-a-thon/#comment-5824 <p>love taking my phone everywhere! Hate the wired headset. Wish I could hear music etc... Through my Bluetooth headset.</p> love taking my phone everywhere! Hate the wired headset. Wish I could hear music etc... Through my Bluetooth headset.

]]> By: labgpr http://www.imore.com/2008/03/19/trippin-with-my-iphone-wait-a-thon/comment-page-1/#comment-5823 labgpr Thu, 20 Mar 2008 01:31:14 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/2008/03/19/trippin-with-my-iphone-wait-a-thon/#comment-5823 <p>Back in October I had a series of interview in different states, must of them were overnight stays and I decided not to carry my laptop and use the iPhone. It really fit the bill, I saved on GPS on the car rentals thanks to Google maps, keep up with email, and surf the web while listening to my music. And that was before movie rentals. Now if my trip is for a few days I don't carry my laptop. The main reason I carry my laptop is to download the pics from my camera and my sick attachment to the laptop.</p> Back in October I had a series of interview in different states, must of them were overnight stays and I decided not to carry my laptop and use the iPhone. It really fit the bill, I saved on GPS on the car rentals thanks to Google maps, keep up with email, and surf the web while listening to my music. And that was before movie rentals. Now if my trip is for a few days I don't carry my laptop. The main reason I carry my laptop is to download the pics from my camera and my sick attachment to the laptop.

]]> By: burnsaa http://www.imore.com/2008/03/19/trippin-with-my-iphone-wait-a-thon/comment-page-1/#comment-5822 burnsaa Wed, 19 Mar 2008 23:54:39 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/2008/03/19/trippin-with-my-iphone-wait-a-thon/#comment-5822 <p>The iPhone came in way handy for my trip to palm springs last month. Not only did I use the video for the plane trip to catch up on some episodes of Burn notice but I also was able to use it while on the elliptical trainer in the gym I got to use everyday time sure does fly by when you get to watch your favorite TV shows. But I was a little disappointed to not be able to play any games while on the plane.</p> The iPhone came in way handy for my trip to palm springs last month. Not only did I use the video for the plane trip to catch up on some episodes of Burn notice but I also was able to use it while on the elliptical trainer in the gym I got to use everyday time sure does fly by when you get to watch your favorite TV shows. But I was a little disappointed to not be able to play any games while on the plane.

]]> By: Dyvim http://www.imore.com/2008/03/19/trippin-with-my-iphone-wait-a-thon/comment-page-1/#comment-5821 Dyvim Wed, 19 Mar 2008 22:26:39 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/2008/03/19/trippin-with-my-iphone-wait-a-thon/#comment-5821 <p>I love traveling with my iPhone. I've taken it to Europe, to South America, from coast-to-coast in the U.S. Now that iTunes has movie rentals it's even better: I can put a couple rental movies on the phone and watch those during the flights. I'm careful to top up the charge using whatever electrical outlet I can find in the terminal when changing flights, but honestly it's better than I thought. While in airplane mode there's no GSM, WiFi, or BT to burn through your battery so that helps compensate for the video use. Also love reading books using Readdle's offline feature (save as bookmarks).</p> I love traveling with my iPhone. I've taken it to Europe, to South America, from coast-to-coast in the U.S. Now that iTunes has movie rentals it's even better: I can put a couple rental movies on the phone and watch those during the flights. I'm careful to top up the charge using whatever electrical outlet I can find in the terminal when changing flights, but honestly it's better than I thought. While in airplane mode there's no GSM, WiFi, or BT to burn through your battery so that helps compensate for the video use. Also love reading books using Readdle's offline feature (save as bookmarks).

]]> By: Nickbw http://www.imore.com/2008/03/19/trippin-with-my-iphone-wait-a-thon/comment-page-1/#comment-5820 Nickbw Wed, 19 Mar 2008 20:20:23 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/2008/03/19/trippin-with-my-iphone-wait-a-thon/#comment-5820 <p>And only if it truly had "the much-anticipated 3rd party apps, true GPS, 3G and multimedia messaging"</p> <p>LA is a "stellar" city.</p> And only if it truly had "the much-anticipated 3rd party apps, true GPS, 3G and multimedia messaging"

LA is a "stellar" city.

]]> By: NPR_aficionado http://www.imore.com/2008/03/19/trippin-with-my-iphone-wait-a-thon/comment-page-1/#comment-5819 NPR_aficionado Wed, 19 Mar 2008 19:32:06 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/2008/03/19/trippin-with-my-iphone-wait-a-thon/#comment-5819 <p>If only I could get a phone that makes half my flights run 15 minutes early, and the other half on time!</p> If only I could get a phone that makes half my flights run 15 minutes early, and the other half on time!

]]> By: kipjen@comcast.net http://www.imore.com/2008/03/19/trippin-with-my-iphone-wait-a-thon/comment-page-1/#comment-5818 kipjen@comcast.net Wed, 19 Mar 2008 18:39:35 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/2008/03/19/trippin-with-my-iphone-wait-a-thon/#comment-5818 <p>I'm not yet sure if the I-phone is for me. I am a bit concerned that they keep moving forward so fast that these features may have too many bugs in them.</p> <p>Traveling with an I-Phone would be convenient though. It seems like these days I have to carry too many separate techno-gadgets. The I-Phone could help in that department.</p> I'm not yet sure if the I-phone is for me. I am a bit concerned that they keep moving forward so fast that these features may have too many bugs in them.

Traveling with an I-Phone would be convenient though. It seems like these days I have to carry too many separate techno-gadgets. The I-Phone could help in that department.

]]> By: Rene Ritchie http://www.imore.com/2008/03/19/trippin-with-my-iphone-wait-a-thon/comment-page-1/#comment-5817 Rene Ritchie Wed, 19 Mar 2008 18:21:12 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/2008/03/19/trippin-with-my-iphone-wait-a-thon/#comment-5817 <p>And again I hate on the greedy, short-sighted b@stards who run the telcos in Canada and charge so much for data, I don't dare ever use my revolutionary internet device off Wi-Fi...</p> <p>D'aarrrgghhhhhhh!</p> And again I hate on the greedy, short-sighted b@stards who run the telcos in Canada and charge so much for data, I don't dare ever use my revolutionary internet device off Wi-Fi...

D'aarrrgghhhhhhh!

]]> By: chadman http://www.imore.com/2008/03/19/trippin-with-my-iphone-wait-a-thon/comment-page-1/#comment-5816 chadman Wed, 19 Mar 2008 16:40:48 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/2008/03/19/trippin-with-my-iphone-wait-a-thon/#comment-5816 <p>Now if only I could record video... great for impromptu moments.</p> Now if only I could record video... great for impromptu moments.

]]> By: Bad Ash http://www.imore.com/2008/03/19/trippin-with-my-iphone-wait-a-thon/comment-page-1/#comment-5815 Bad Ash Wed, 19 Mar 2008 14:35:43 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/2008/03/19/trippin-with-my-iphone-wait-a-thon/#comment-5815 <p>I was always a WM guy and and never even dreamed of getting a iPhone until 2 months ago. I can honestly say I never enjoyed using any WM device half as much as I do using my iPhone. It's got me thinking about picking up a Mac to go along with my PC... something I also said I would never do.</p> I was always a WM guy and and never even dreamed of getting a iPhone until 2 months ago. I can honestly say I never enjoyed using any WM device half as much as I do using my iPhone. It's got me thinking about picking up a Mac to go along with my PC... something I also said I would never do.

]]> By: Bri Guy http://www.imore.com/2008/03/19/trippin-with-my-iphone-wait-a-thon/comment-page-1/#comment-5814 Bri Guy Wed, 19 Mar 2008 14:19:42 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/2008/03/19/trippin-with-my-iphone-wait-a-thon/#comment-5814 <p>Great comment, AnteL0pe. I guess it depends on the length of your flight, but I found that my shorter flight meant little impact on my iPhone battery and I made it through more than half of my movie before I was forced to shut down. :) The link for the little gadget you used isn't working, but from the sound of it, it must have fit the bill!</p> Great comment, AnteL0pe. I guess it depends on the length of your flight, but I found that my shorter flight meant little impact on my iPhone battery and I made it through more than half of my movie before I was forced to shut down. :) The link for the little gadget you used isn't working, but from the sound of it, it must have fit the bill!

]]> By: AnteL0pe http://www.imore.com/2008/03/19/trippin-with-my-iphone-wait-a-thon/comment-page-1/#comment-5813 AnteL0pe Wed, 19 Mar 2008 14:08:15 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/2008/03/19/trippin-with-my-iphone-wait-a-thon/#comment-5813 <p>Traveling with my iPhone has been fantastic, so good in fact that I no longer feel the need to have a laptop with me every time i step onto an airplane. Over xmas and new years the wife and I traveled to the UAE and Paris. I called up ATT before the trip to make sure we both still had international service and I set up with them so that I would have data while we were in Paris. We used the phones to call friends at home a few times and we used google maps a lot in Paris. All in all the bill was only about $40 more than usual and we got a ton of use out of them from a communications standpoint. Of course the biggest benefit was having entertainment for our flights. Now, I knew battery life would be an issue seeing as how we were flying cattle class and wouldn't have in-seat power so I invested in <a href=""http://www.inflightpower.com/products.asp"" target="_blank">this little gadget</a> and was able to keep both of our iPhones in operation and only using 4 AA batteries.</p> Traveling with my iPhone has been fantastic, so good in fact that I no longer feel the need to have a laptop with me every time i step onto an airplane. Over xmas and new years the wife and I traveled to the UAE and Paris. I called up ATT before the trip to make sure we both still had international service and I set up with them so that I would have data while we were in Paris. We used the phones to call friends at home a few times and we used google maps a lot in Paris. All in all the bill was only about $40 more than usual and we got a ton of use out of them from a communications standpoint. Of course the biggest benefit was having entertainment for our flights. Now, I knew battery life would be an issue seeing as how we were flying cattle class and wouldn't have in-seat power so I invested in this little gadget and was able to keep both of our iPhones in operation and only using 4 AA batteries.

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