Have you seen the new apple iPad mini?

@iwrite (5034)
Singapore
August 5, 2010 12:34am CST
Apple just launch the new iPad mini, ops I mean the iPhone 4 which in many terms not really a smart phone, because it needs to perform as a phone before it can be labeled a phone, surely apple would have known that. So please do get the phone to be able to used for a call and not half a call. I guess I am waiting to be target for apple supporters but surely they cannot deny that a smart phone is no good if you cannot use to make a call.
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@ElicBxn (63252)
• United States
5 Aug 10
you can use it to call - and now they are offering "bumpers" so the antenna isn't interfered with by the hand holding the phone
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@ElicBxn (63252)
• United States
6 Aug 10
yeah, the design wasn't well thought through and then denying it for any time rather than just offering a free case wasn't the best judgment call either - Jobs doesn't always make the right choices...
@iwrite (5034)
• Singapore
6 Aug 10
ElicBxn I guess they have not thought through the design and it is just not a good phone, PDA yes but as a phone I think it has it issues. I guess you can call it a PDA with calling functions.
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@ybong007 (6643)
• Philippines
5 Aug 10
Iphone but can't make phone calls?
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@iwrite (5034)
• Singapore
5 Aug 10
it can but it cannot retain very well, if you have good reception, you better stand at that position. or you would experience drop calls.
@ybong007 (6643)
• Philippines
6 Aug 10
so much for the hype it is getting then. I'm sure there'll be an iphone 5 just around the corner. I think it's just another brilliant strategy of apple, they came up with upgraded features of the same product that are wanting and then release a new one a few months after. We really can't deny that apple has a huge fan base and these people will patronize whatever new apple products are coming out in the market. I too would like to have an iphone but it's just too expensive for me. My nokia e series has been with me for 2 years and it hasn't failed me yet.
• United States
5 Aug 10
I have seen the iPad, and the iPad mini, but I am not too impressed with either one. There are still kinks and flaws that Mr. Steve Jobs needs to work out. In fact, he should have had the majority of the kinks and flaws worked out before he released his products.
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@iwrite (5034)
• Singapore
6 Aug 10
Honestly rogue13xmen13, I think it is far too hyped up. I think it has become more of a fashion accessory rather than a phone, people still rush out to buy knowing all the issues. I think steve job was force to introduce new phones because android phones are flooding the market and in no time they would not able to retain the market share.
@paula27661 (15811)
• Australia
5 Aug 10
Okaaay…I’m lost here…Why is the iPhone 4 not good to make calls? Are there problems with it? I don’t have any Apple products and I’m quite happy with my Nokia but I do want to know what these iPhones have to offer in case I get lucky enough to be able to afford one!
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@iwrite (5034)
• Singapore
5 Aug 10
paula27661 There is reception issue, it reminds on of zone phone, where you have to stay in an area to have good reception, once you move out of the area. I think you better wait for the upgraded version.
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• Romania
5 Aug 10
No, i dont see him!
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@iwrite (5034)
• Singapore
5 Aug 10
Of course you have not seen, it I am just mocking at the new iPhone 4. which is not much of a phone.
• United States
5 Aug 10
Okay lets get this situation straight once and for all. Of course this iphone makes calls. That is it's primary function hence it wouldn't be an IPHONE. I think what he means was the antenae in the outer rim of the device if you held it with your left hand would block the signal so you couldn't make calls with the device. It could be fixed by getting a case for it that APPLE is providing FREE of charge or a little piece of duct tape. Next if you are planing of getting the newer phone, APPLE will ALWAYS have a new phone each and every year. AT&T even told me that. If you are interested in the video chat, which lets face it is the main reason everyone wants the phone. you can only chat with other AT&T providers. SO if you got a buddy that has the Sprint EVo, which too is capable of video chat, because it is on a different network, you're out of luck. I hope this helps clearify some things. Happy Mylotting!!
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@iwrite (5034)
• Singapore
6 Aug 10
seeking1new Well I very know the situation, I am sorry if you are upset, however a simple using of word would get more respond from the people as technically I am not lying, they are having issue with making phone calls.
@drannhh (15219)
• United States
6 Aug 10
Yeah, some of these smart phone manufacturers keep saying "don't call it a phone" well, too bad, that is what it is.
@kun2349 (23381)
• Singapore
6 Aug 10
Though i do have an iphone too, but i'm definitely not going for the iphone 4 for sure!! haha =D It has got so much problems with it, and it's not worth the money.. hehe PLus, i think those problems are created on purpose, due to the leak way back before it's launched.. haha =D With so much hype about this iphone 4, and american's pride of not wanting to fall behind japan in terms of technology, thus apple is rushing out this new version which does not work at all.. haha =D Thus this iphone4, is a stupidphone, rather than a smartphone.. lol =D
@zralte (4178)
• India
5 Aug 10
What do you mean? Call me ignorant....but do you mean to say that the iPhone4 cannot be used to make calls??? I was planning on getting the iPhone4. I wanted to buy iPhone for a while now, but I waited to get the 4. I mean...why get the 2 or 3 when there will be a new version out in a few months.....and now you are telling me tghe iPhone4 does not make calls??? You've gotta be kidding me!!!! I've never been an Apple fan, and well, if I buy the iphone, that will be my first Apple product....and from the sound of this....may be I'm not cut out to be an Apple owner.....
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@iwrite (5034)
• Singapore
5 Aug 10
well the iPhone 4 have some reception issues where it cannot hold a call very well. First they claim it was some casing issues, then they claim is some sofeware issues now they come up with this http://personalmoneystore.com/moneyblog/2010/06/25/iphone-4g-problems-apple-reception/ enjoy reading before you get your iPhone 4