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[app_engine]

does that mean iphone will not be compatible for mp3 format

iPhone can play mp3 (like iPod / iPad). One connects to the PC on USB to "sync" with iTunes and such stuff.

(I'm not very clear about this whole thingy - as all this playing around is done by my 17 yr old and I personally do not venture into such. Nerd's posts are authentic unlike my second hand ones)

[PARAMASHIVAN]

Ok thanks app annEh

[app_engine]

Another thing, the boys (my son / classmates) are mostly Apple fans and feverishly talk about how they did "jail-break" their iPhones / iPads etc.

Initally I was worried as to whether these are getting into some illegal stuff. Questioned them about it and apparently it could at the max jeopardize Apple's warranty agreement but not violating any state laws. ("jail-breaking" enables one to get apps on the Apple device cheaply or freely from anywhere, otherwise apps had to be bought at higher prices from Apple / its auth sources it seems)

I was relieved.

[Nerd]

Nerd

You mentioned iphones are only compatible with itunes, does that mean iphone will not be compatible for mp3 format

What I meant was you have to have the iTunes software installed to upload/download music, contacts, videos, pictures etc from/to the iPhone. Once you have that software (which is free of course) you can do the synch in windows/mac etc.

[PARAMASHIVAN]

Oh thanks Nerd

[sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar]

Nerd

You mentioned iphones are only compatible with itunes, does that mean iphone will not be compatible for mp3 format

What I meant was you have to have the iTunes software installed to upload/download music, contacts, videos, pictures etc from/to the iPhone. Once you have that software (which is free of course) you can do the synch in windows/mac etc.

though i have not used iphone i think the following is correct:-

if you buy an iPhone in US, there are high chances that you subscribe a 3G DataPlan which you can use to browse internet and check mails. So in the case of iPhone and iPad, once you connect to internet, you can download content directly from itunes to your device, without a PC. Whereas if you want to transfer your own photos videos or music, from PC, then itunes is the only way to put them to your iPhone

As 3G is available in India, as of now only BSNL, you can connect your iPhone to internet, in India too. By this year end, most of the other players too will offer 3G. Even otherwise, GPRS (somewhat faster nowadays) will work.

In US, the whole country has public-paid Wi-Fi Network(i think GPRS is out of date )Now, this is coming in India too, test drive starting in Bangalore this year

[rami]

www.zoho.com A good site with a free unlimited email storage with unlimited POP accounts combined with a host of other cloud based products..

[sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar]

ZOHO is kinda alternative for google office. quite popular among corporates, those on the move etc

[PARAMASHIVAN]

This touch screen mechanism on Apple iphones, is it good? I mean what if you get scratches on the screen? And does it come with a ‘pen’??

I personally find them annoying

[app_engine]

This touch screen mechanism on Apple iphones, is it good? I mean what if you get scratches on the screen? And does it come with a ‘pen’??

I personally find them annoying

No "pen" or sharp pressure for iPhone - actually, the touchscreen in phenomenal!

It won't function properly if you use your "nails" - I believe it works on thermal sensing and only "simple touch" will work

The only complaint I've ever heard about iPhones is the battery time - which is not an issue if one has a habit of plugging it to the power outlet each night.

Apple's touchscreen is "touch wood"