Have any UK beoworlders purchased an iphone?

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I am weakening...!!

My B&O Icons:

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Go on Peter! Buy one!

To be honest, it is the controlling iTunes that is attractive as much as anything. If I get one, can I use it to control my link rooms somehow with the ability to browse through the iTunes library. An idiot's guide to how this might work would be useful - aim it low!! 😂

My B&O Icons:

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Beoremote-Beo4.png Beoremote-Beo4.png
Beovox.png Beovox.png
Beovision-11.png Beovision-11.png
Beotime.png Beotime.png
Beosound-Stage.png Beosound-Stage.png
Beosound-Moment.png Beosound-Moment.png
Beosound-5.png Beosound-5.png
Beosound-2.png Beosound-2.png
Beoremote-One.png Beoremote-One.png
Beoplay-Portal.png Beoplay-Portal.png
Beoplay-Earset.png Beoplay-Earset.png
Beomaster.png Beomaster.png
Beolit.png Beolit.png
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Not seen one in the flesh, yet. Although it is the same problem as the Serene and Serenata for me. There is just no point in me having an expensive phone. As it spends most of the time in my pocket next to loose change, keys and whatever tools and parts I have  at the time for work. My phone is around 18 Months old, and lok at the condition of it.

My Phone

May I just point out I do not treat my B&O like this. If I did I would expect to be dragged from my house and shot.

 

Craig🙂

 

Yes, got one. It is very impressive despite the lack of 3G. Especially recommended if you have EyeTV.

stax 

 

 

My Phone

May I just point out I do not treat my B&O like this. If I did I would expect to be dragged from my house and shot.

 

Craig🙂

 

Ouch! In all fairness though, every Nokia I and my family have owned have ended up in a similar condition (although not quite as extreme). My Samsung on the other hand is incredibly durable and I've heard the same about the iPhone, surprisingly durable and scratch-proof.

It is certainly a nice "must have" type of phone, however for me without 3G it is not a phone I will purchase, price aside...

Location: Hampshire, England

I have got one as well. I has been really impressed, it is a fantastic phone. Really smart and easy to use.

I thought lack of 3G would be a problem. but web pages and emails load ok on edge.

I was on O2 before and I was happy with them, so I did not need to unlock the phone.

Highly recommended,

 p. 

As always, in these circumstances, any discussion is pretty much academic! Most blokes are gadget freaks (a much larger than normal percentage here on Beoworld!) and spouting trivia such as facts/costs etc isn't going to deter anyone from getting whatever has plucked at their heartstrings most recently (be it iPhone, iTouch, Serenata, Serene, Beo5).

It can be amusing to hear how far some of the justifications/legitimisations for getting (whatever it is) can go. (see most Serene posts😕)

If you feel that you life is somewhat missing since it's arrival then get one - if you haven't yet licked the windows of an O2 or Carphonewarehouse store then you can probably live a full and satisfying life without one😁

Craig:

My Phone

May I just point out I do not treat my B&O like this. If I did I would expect to be dragged from my house and shot.

 

 

So what if you do?  It's your stuff and it should be used and abused.  I know a guy who buys cars that he never drives.  He just leaves them in his garage to look at until he sells it for the next car.  Obviously, this is also his prerogative but it's sort of silly to buy stuff that you're afraid to touch and use.  

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