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Old Jul 10, 2008 | 05:20 PM
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Just to help set expectations.... Oooof.

There are approximately 552 applications that made the iPhone App Store launch. There are seven tip calculators, three flashlight applications, nine Bible-related entries, two Zen garden applications, five blackjack games, and almost 10 percent of the entries are ebooks. There is an application to simulate the playing of a tiny violin to console your friends, a Light Saber emulator, an application that gives you a cartoon eye, and two applications that simulate the look of a beer mug. We have surely come into a new age of computing.
http://arstechnica.com/journals/appl...-but-why-these
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Old Jul 10, 2008 | 06:03 PM
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but there are some REALLY cool apps...look up Shazam...that one is sweet.
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Old Jul 10, 2008 | 06:11 PM
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Live blog of the good and bad apps

http://gizmodo.com/5023924/iphone-ap...athon-liveblog
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Old Jul 10, 2008 | 06:41 PM
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The internet Radio Apps and the things to do maps are probably the best so far.
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Old Jul 10, 2008 | 09:52 PM
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Retarded salesman. I was out on the street where the AT&T store is and saw one I guess taking a break. I just asked him what time they were opening tomorrow and he was very hesitant. Then he told me that they really couldn't give out too much information. Maybe the guy was playing too much Metal Gear Solid 4. I reiterated by asking if they are opening at 9 tomorrow or will they open early. He then said around 8.

Funny thing was that earlier today on the door of the store they had a sign that said they were open tomorrow 9-6 while their normal hours are 9-8 on Friday. Then they took it off. Does this store not want business?
Damn, he must not make much money with that kind of attitude... Have to be at work at 7 for the launch... ugh.
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Old Jul 10, 2008 | 09:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Doctorsound
Damn, he must not make much money with that kind of attitude... Have to be at work at 7 for the launch... ugh.
oh no...at work at 7...THE HORROR!!!!
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Old Jul 11, 2008 | 07:22 AM
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I got to work at 7:30 and can see the AT&T store next to my building. That thing had a nice sized line. Probably about 50. They were interviewing the people in front. Some cute chicks actually. The staff was already there but I didn't see customers inside. Methinks they opened at 8 although not advertised as it was classified info.
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Old Jul 11, 2008 | 07:57 AM
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i want it!
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Old Jul 11, 2008 | 08:10 AM
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I got mine
No job ftl but ftw
Then I find out since the app store announcement 1st gen Iphones are going for $400 could have gotten more for my old one.
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Old Jul 11, 2008 | 10:11 AM
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I played with it briefly at the store. At first glance other than size it's pretty much the same as the 1st gen. The internet was pretty quick but I'm not sure what network I was on.
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Old Jul 11, 2008 | 10:38 AM
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I'm going to wait for the 32gb version...hopefully 1st gens still command a premium
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Old Jul 11, 2008 | 10:44 AM
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i've been debating whether or not to join the iphone crowd. my contract with sprint ended in may.

but i think i'm just going to wait it out for now...
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Old Jul 11, 2008 | 10:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Sarlacc
I'm going to wait for the 32gb version...hopefully 1st gens still command a premium
Why don't you get a Tilt now and throw in a 16GB card? Then later in the year or next year when they get cheaper buy a 32GB card?
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Old Jul 11, 2008 | 10:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Doom878
Why don't you get a Tilt now and throw in a 16GB card? Then later in the year or next year when they get cheaper buy a 32GB card?
because I love the iphone, and Ill stick with my 1st gen until the 32 comes out.
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Old Jul 11, 2008 | 11:34 AM
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Apple servers are just fucked right now.

mobile me is SLOW....updating my iphone isnt really happening, which is leaving me without a phone for the moment...everyone and their mother is trying to get online.
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Old Jul 11, 2008 | 01:18 PM
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....arent they having world wide server problems right now with the update for the 1st gen and the initial activation of the new ones?

On the yahoo main page there is an article:

http://tech.yahoo.com/news/ap/200807...e/apple_iphone

I just read part of it, but it looks like someone goofed this launch up big time... IMVHO...
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Old Jul 11, 2008 | 01:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Sarlacc
because I love the iphone, and Ill stick with my 1st gen until the 32 comes out.
people don't realize how versatile this phone is. No one is developing apps at this rate for any other phone. Yeah I am a cultist and what?!
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Old Jul 11, 2008 | 01:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Sarlacc
Apple servers are just fucked right now.

mobile me is SLOW....updating my iphone isnt really happening, which is leaving me without a phone for the moment...everyone and their mother is trying to get online.
I have been trying to update my 1st Gen since this morning, and after successfully downloading the new software, I have been unable to activate it. My iPhone is currently useless. Least I get to see how to spell "slide for emergency" in 50 different languages....

Needless to say I am not happy... :silvermad :angryfire
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Old Jul 11, 2008 | 01:44 PM
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I got mine this am and thankfully it only took me 30 min to activate when I got home! I love it...I'm so glad I decided to upgrade!

My only regret is I didn't get the amount I hear people are selling their 1st gen iPhones for.
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Old Jul 11, 2008 | 02:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Sarlacc
but there are some REALLY cool apps...look up Shazam...that one is sweet.
thanks...Shazam is awesome!

Check out the Pandora app...it is the fucking shit!
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Old Jul 11, 2008 | 02:17 PM
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Should I not update my jailbroken Touch?
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Old Jul 11, 2008 | 02:22 PM
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http://gizmodo.com/5024372/apple-can...ases-ibrick-3g
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Old Jul 11, 2008 | 02:45 PM
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Originally Posted by JJ4Short
people don't realize how versatile this phone is. No one is developing apps at this rate for any other phone. Yeah I am a cultist and what?!
True but what stops me is being able to upgrade the memory to 32GB. Will that ever be possible using firmware?
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