The News about M8

iPhone 3G are starting to develop cracks. Non-removable battery, AT&T's ridiculous prices. Sorry, but I don't think that the M8's list would be even with the iPhone's.

Originally Posted by Traps

Yeah, the jailbroken iPhone is pretty neat.. but that doesn't change the fact that by default it is a closed device, from a company whose attitude has always been that of a control freak. That alone is a reason for me not to give them my money.

I guess I'm the kind of person who doesn't care as long as it's hackable. I understand and respect your devotion to the greater picture though.

Originally Posted by SteveMB93

iPhone 3G are starting to develop cracks. Non-removable battery, AT&T's ridiculous prices. Sorry, but I don't think that the M8's list would be even with the iPhone's.

Crack cases <-> Unknown hardware/software quality m8
Non-removable battery <-> No 3G/GPS
AT&T prices <-> Unavailable for any price anywhere, no release date

I'm on par at the moment :D
Of course it's more easy to point out flaws on a finished product than on something unreleased, so I already know I won't be able to keep this list even very long.

Originally Posted by DusL

2.1 beta versions are already spreading around the net, i'm waiting for it for my iTouch.

Rofl I got magic fingers - 2.0.1 just got released like 30 min ago. Lol a version between the spreading betas? Bug fixes and copy-paste feature :D

Originally Posted by thestrangestick

It's quite sad the levels that those that do not own an iPhone or iTouch sink to in order to convince themselves they are not missing out. Normally I would dignify your babble with an elegant response but today I shall say merely:
Who are you f****** kidding? Who is ever going to get laughed at for having an iPhone? What drugs were you under when you wrote that? Even SteveMB would not say that he would be embarassed to own an iPhone. As an iPhone owner who visits this thread to keep up to date on that wonderful company, Meizu, which gave me my beloved M6, it is distressing/amusing to read all this iPhone bashing. Apple have always led the way in terms of style and fluidity within their products - the first iPod was wondered at for the clever way it arranged tracks by artist etc, and I don't think any phone will look as good as work as fluidly as the iPhone's GUI. Except for the M8 maybe, but that;'s udnerstandable as it is a top quality iClone, and Meizu are very good at making good interfaces.

"I agree that no one will ever be laughed at for owning an iPhone. In fact it's actually the opposite, since it's such a fashion accessory."

Who knows? People have been laughed at for fashion accessories before. Like... I dunno...... leg warmers? xD! No one can tell the future, but if the iPhone does ever become a notorious phone for whatever reason in the future, it might happen.

yes, stop double posting...

Originally Posted by POKEMONKING23

didi they remove the 0.3 mp camera in the front?

Search the forums next time, or don't double post.

The iPhone's GPS has to be connected to the internet. Is that even real GPS? 3G doesn't make sense to a lot of the US, as there is spotty coverage and the prices are rather high. Probably a different story in Europe, but the US is their main market. The 3G iPhone battery is very poor, although with some skills you could upgrade the battery (same with M8, but easier as it is logically removable).

keep us updated

Originally Posted by SteveMB93

The iPhone's GPS has to be connected to the internet. Is that even real GPS?

In my understanding it has aGPS, which is ordinary GPS+the ability to determine the position by comparing signals from known WLAN hotspots. By the help of the WLAN hotspots you can find your position faster and you can find it without the need to have access to the clear sky (in buildings i.e.). But you don't need those WLAN signals! You can still determine your position by satellites.

Yea but I'm pretty sure that you need Wi-Fi or 3G, or some sort of internet connection. That's what I thought when I was playing around with one.

No, you don't need an internetconnection to use an A-GPS. Usually GPSses with A-GPS sucks and it take very long time to get fix (signal). I don't know how it is with the iPhone 3G.

You can use a bluetooth-GPS with M8, and what I know the bluetooth is locked and unhacked atm on the iPhone 3G, so you can't use a bt-GPS.

Originally Posted by thestrangestick

It's quite sad the levels that those that do not own an iPhone or iTouch sink to in order to convince themselves they are not missing out...

It isn't sad to have an opinion based upon fact...not self-delusion.
For the record, my brother ordered the new iPhone and regrets ever buying it and, yes, he feels embarrassed to own it and he kicks himself to know how much he paid for it. So, yeah, he laughs at himself and I share his humour.

I gave my honest opinion based on facts and now that I've seen the iPhone's shortcomings "first-hand", I am definitely glad I didn't buy it too. Don't get me wrong, its a beautiful phone to look at and very responsive to use... BUT... that's it. Nothing more, nothing less. For what apps I would want on a phone (even some basics!) the iPhone is totally inadequate. My brother absolutely agrees with me.
So, yeah, nothing to do with bashing the iPhone or trying to convince myself its crap because I don't own one. I DON'T WANT TO OWN ONE, lol.

Get'em MezmerizingMeizu.

Anytime... always ready to fight my corner.

No, seriously. I'm not being rude or anything just as honest as I can be.
It is inevitable that the iPhone will be surpassed before Christmas 2008 simply because of its own technical limitations. It isn't up to me or anyone else to explain this to people... I guess they will find out eventually. But sadly, like my brother, realisation will come too late.

Originally Posted by MezmerizingMeizu

Anytime... always ready to fight my corner.

No, seriously. I'm not being rude or anything just as honest as I can be.
It is inevitable that the iPhone will be surpassed before Christmas 2008 simply because of its own technical limitations. It isn't up to me or anyone else to explain this to people... I guess they will find out eventually. But sadly, like my brother, realisation will come too late.

Well... that applies to every technical thing! but about dec. 2008 has the Iphone 6 months glory.. .
But how about the M8? I am afraid that we have to wait one year more... So, when it is at least releasd... are the spes surpassed! I wish not... because I am not any way resolved to purchase the Iphone.

Isn't the N95 still better?

Originally Posted by Hendrik

By the help of the WLAN hotspots you can find your position faster and you can find it without the need to have access to the clear sky (in buildings i.e.). But you don't need those WLAN signals! You can still determine your position by satellites.

Hotspots to find your location? Very usefull on the highway!!!

i am eager to see how responsive the m8 touch screen will be.

Originally Posted by ILLEGALWARRIOR

and you people complain about me spamming?

Someone please ban this clown ...


Starts feeling like I have seen every possible debate about the M8 by now.

I really hope we get some real news with some substance soon ...

hehe, life is though with out toys
I guess that illegalwarrior is thinking to built m8 by his self cause he can´t take any more :-)

Originally Posted by ILLEGALWARRIOR

tell me about it man i heard about the fone in july n it feels like i have been waiting for an eternity. i wonder how people who heard of it on day 1 r doing

I'm good, how about you?