[ILUG-Cochin.org] The 5 real reasons to avoid iPhone 3G

[Jain Johny]

ya... I forgot... :-)

On Mon, Jul 14, 2008 at 10:13 AM, <deepu.damodaran at wipro.com> wrote:

>  More..
>
> 8) NO FMMMMMMMMMMMMMmmmmmmm
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> *From:* mailinglist-bounces at ilug-cochin.org [mailto:
> mailinglist-bounces at ilug-cochin.org] *On Behalf Of *Jain Johny
> *Sent:* Sunday, July 13, 2008 1:04 AM
> *To:* This List discusses GNU/Linux & GNU,GPL Software
> *Subject:* Re: [ILUG-Cochin.org] The 5 real reasons to avoid iPhone 3G
>
> reasons to avoid iPhone (heard in news. Not sure if they are correct.).
>
> 1) Costly (20K). No value for money.
> 2) Just 2MP camera. No front camera. Even N73(11-12k) has 3.2 MP cam and a
> front vga cam.
> 3) No video recording.
> 4) Bluetooth transfer only to the "i" devices from apple. Like, I have to
> buy an MacBook if I need to transfer data.
> 5) Due to reason 4, 16GB memory is useless.
> 6) Internal battery. I have to contact directly to apple to repair in any
> case.
> 7) Cant copy text from received emails.
>
> Don't remember if there is anything more.
>
> Does these reasons seem better for a common man? :-)
>
>
> On Sat, Jul 12, 2008 at 10:07 PM, Raj <rajuramdas at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>>
>>
>> 1. iPhone completely blocks free software. Developers must    pay a tax
>> to  Apple, who becomes the sole authority over what can and can't be on
>> everyone's phones.
>>
>> 2.  iPhone endorses and supports Digital Restrictions    Management (DRM)
>> technology.
>>
>> 3.  iPhone exposes your whereabouts and provides ways for   others to
>> track you without your knowledge.
>>
>> 4.  iPhone won't play patent- and DRM-free formats like Ogg Vorbis and
>> Theora.
>>
>>  5. iPhone is not the only option. There are better alternatives on the
>> horizon that respect your freedom, don't spy on you, play free media
>> formats, and let you use free software -- like the
>>  FreeRunner (http://www.openmoko.com).
>>
>>
>>
>>  * Read the full story
>>   http://www.fsf.org/blogs/community/5-reasons-to-avoid-iphone-3g
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> Regards,
>> Raj
>> Registered GNU/Linux user #469530
>>
>>
>>
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> Jain M Johny
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Jain M Johny
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