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Originally Posted by Cop Magnet
Not having an analog keyboard is NOT like not having cupholders, my friend. It's like not having a windshield. When you have to double-check everything you type, and go back and correct every message, it sucks after a while.
And the predictive text blows. Every error goes into the dictionary, so now everytime I type the word "for" I get "Gor" as the default. Also, why can't it be a little more "intelligent"? If you could be typing "I'd" vs. "if" or "is" (frequently confused words), why can't the phone decide based on context? Can't be that hard.
Getting the magnifier icon up to correct these errors is a pain in the ass also. Especially on the edge of the screen. Here's where a plain old fashioned "back" button would be great.
When you enter a calendar item, why do you have to go to separate screens to enter the name, date, time, etc? I think I'd rather type in the time freehand than use that stupid scrolling clock thing, too.
Sure, you can always find a way to send a picture to someone, but why all the extra effort? My kids $29 phone can send an SMS text with photo's. Why can't my very expensive iPhone do that simple function?
It seems like Apple is showing off how "cool" things look half the time, at the overall expense of practicality and efficiency. It's fun, especially the iPod, but it's no businessman's tool. People said it flat out just before the phone came out, but I fell for the hype.
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Yawn... so don't get one or sell yours. It's hilarious this little industry that have popped up with the sole purpose of informing everyone how horrible the iphone is. It's like they all take it personally that Apple didn't customize a phone JUST how they want it. All a company can do is sell their vision. If you don't agree, go elsewhere. Only a an idiot tries to be all things to all people. This reminds me how when Apple decided to not include floppy disks anymore... the same people who are complaining now, back then, ran to the streets and looked to join a lynch mob that never happened... and look where we're at now. No floppies ANYWHERE. It's harder to lead than to follow. You'll rub some people the wrong way, and you'll make some mistakes, but in the long run....if you succeed... your leadership will pay off. Millions of people have no problems with the iPhone... just like many buy Vipers even though there are "glaring" features missing. I mean... Dodge must have try to show off how cool they are not to include traction control and cupholders at the expense of practicality and efficiency. No windshields? Try no windows on gen1.
Did Dodge come around and added windows later? Yes. Does that make the Gen1 any less of an awesome car, or the buyers of gen1's stupid? No.
It's far from perfect but much closer than any other phone. God bless America for giving us choices!
