No Flash Love for the iPhone

**JasonKey** · 06-12-2007, 09:44 PM

Coming out of WWDC are reports that Apple has officially admitted that the Apple iPhone will not support Adobe's Flash plug-in in Safari.

I am officially bummed ..

http://www.macrumors.com/2007/06/12/...on-the-iphone/

mmeegghhaann · 06-12-2007, 09:46 PM

Does this mean no FFR on the iPhone?

**JasonKey** · 06-12-2007, 09:47 PM

Not initially it seems, though that article did mention that Jobs at one point did say Flash ...

**Synthlight** · 06-12-2007, 09:50 PM

He said it right before he opened his trenchcoat.

Cheers,

Synthlight

**FishFishRevolution** · 06-12-2007, 09:58 PM

Yeah I was never holding my breath about the iPhone being more than a horrible attempt to further market the ipod to all those trendy phonesters. It's not going to be innovative or handy, it won't be business practical and it's $500 with a plan. People complained about a $600 super computer, what will they say about a $500 phone that doesn't do anything more than normal phones do?

fataldisaster · 06-13-2007, 12:28 AM

I agree with Fish. Apple has been trying to up the hype on the iPods because sales have dropped. Since the release of Creative Labs' Stone, Neeon, and V/V+, the spotlight has been diverted, causing iPod to lose popularity. That and the release of several articles explaining the major faults in iPods.

According to several articles I have read, after about the first year, iPod batteries start diminishing, and it becomes hard for them to hold a charge. To replace the battery costs more than to buy a new iPod, and it becomes a hassle. Also, they are easily cracked, and of course, cannot be repaired, only replaced.

Now, the Creative Labs products can have the battery replaced, [on most], and have a much harder shell, making them hard to crack. Also, you get more space for what you pay. I myself have a Zen Micro. It's 5G and cost 150 USD. I've had it for almost two years, and I can go about 3 days without charging it before it needs it. While it's heavier and thicker than the iPod, it handles almost all types of music files, and has a built in FM radio/radio recorder, mic and organizer, as well as a flash drive.

Personally, I think iPods are greatly overrated now, and that it's time for someone else to step up. Or a few someone elses. The new Zune is pretty cool, and there are a few others on the market that are good competition as well.

Anyways, about the iPhone again. 500 dollars for a phone is a bit much. No matter what it does. I think that the price will come down over time once Apple sees how bad it does. It's nothing more than a trend. It will fade as quickly as it came. I am sort of biased, though, I've used Apple for a good portion of my school career, and I don't like they way they are set up.

jewpinthethird · 06-13-2007, 02:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fataldisaster

According to several articles I have read, after about the first year, iPod batteries start diminishing, and it becomes hard for them to hold a charge. To replace the battery costs more than to buy a new iPod, and it becomes a hassle. Also, they are easily cracked, and of course, cannot be repaired, only replaced.

Nonsense. It costs twenty-five bucks to order a new battery online. They also sell the rubber tool you can use to pry open your iPod, but I did it with a screwdriver. Pop it open, swap the batteries. Tada.

Also, if you are smart about it, they can be replaced, just purchase a Best Buy warranty.

Maid · 06-13-2007, 02:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jewpinthethird

Nonsense. It costs twenty-five bucks to order a new battery online. They also sell the rubber tool you can use to pry open your iPod, but I did it with a screwdriver. Pop it open, swap the batteries. Tada.

Also, if you are smart about it, they can be replaced, just purchase a Best Buy warranty.

Plus the (some)battery has more capacity than original ipod battery.

chunky_cheese · 06-13-2007, 02:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jewpinthethird

Nonsense. It costs twenty-five bucks to order a new battery online. They also sell the rubber tool you can use to pry open your iPod, but I did it with a screwdriver. Pop it open, swap the batteries. Tada.

Also, if you are smart about it, they can be replaced, just purchase a Best Buy warranty.

When I purchased my "Ipod Video 30 Gigabyte" last summer, I was offered a warranty that would cover battery replacement for 3 years, as said above, the battery begins to diminish after 1 year of use. Ifixit.com has every part you can imagine for an Ipod, including opening kits and guides. I saw a study done on an Ipod nano aswell, it was run over with a car, and dropped out of it, even abused, but when it was thrown 30 feet in the air (Maybe a jerk steals it and plays catch and drops it by accident?) It broke.
The iphone... I don't see why people need all those features in a phone, I have my eyes set on a very heavy, very large 80's Retro Phone, though it has modern technology and LCD screen and all of that jazz. Just need to find one to buy! (Their all sold out for obvious reasons)

Anyones, back on subject, who would ruin a $500 phone playing laggy FFR on it? And who would want to do so on such a small screen with such small buttons? Even if this isn't entirely about FFR, Flash isn't exactly necessary right out of the box you know.

-Chunky_cheese

LLaMaSaUceYup · 06-13-2007, 02:29 AM

Yeah, Apple products of today, are really overrated.

They overprice all of there items.

The Phone does look awesome, but it's never what it seems.

chunky_cheese · 06-13-2007, 02:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LLaMaSaUceYup

Yeah, Apple products of today, are really overrated.

They overprice all of there items.

The Phone does look awesome, but it's never what it seems.

My Ipod's battery is coming close to it's expiry date, I should sell it and buy a new computer tower now. *Insert other devious plots here*

LLaMaSaUceYup · 06-13-2007, 02:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chunky_cheese

My Ipod's battery is coming close to it's expiry date, I should sell it and buy a new computer tower now. *Insert other devious plots here*

You actually should sell it.

I sold mine :]
Ipod Nano Pink,
sold it for 200$ ;]

Shashmakito · 06-13-2007, 02:42 AM

I sold my black nano for free cause my friend lost it at his friends...

Grandiagod · 06-13-2007, 03:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shashmakito

I sold my black nano for free

That's not called selling.

flashman41 · 06-13-2007, 06:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grandiagod

That's not called selling.

It's called being retarded.

**FishFishRevolution** · 06-13-2007, 09:40 AM

The iPhone is just so gimmiky, it's hard to take it seriously.

"GUYS OMG GUYS DID YOU SEE THAT"

"What? What! What happened, Jerry? What's wrong?"

"Okay, okay, okay, okay, okay, so I was just sitting here with my iPhone®™©2007 Apple and I decided to watch a movie on it, so I turned it sideways AND THE DISPLAY ADJUSTED TO MY THOUGHTS. IT READ MY F*CKIN' MIND!!!!!"

"Jerry, that kind of technology has been around for almost a decade."

"NO IT HASN'T APPLE IS RE-DEFINING THE WAY WE TALK ON THE PHONE GET OVER IT CHARLES"

No one's really impressed.

Tps222 · 06-13-2007, 10:35 AM

Too expensive.

06-12-2007, 09:46 PM	#2
mmeegghhaann FFR Player Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 239	Re: No Flash Love for the iPhone Does this mean no FFR on the iPhone? __________________ A burrito is just a sleeping bag for ground beef.

06-12-2007, 09:50 PM	#4
Synthlight Administrator Founder, System Administrator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: United States of America Age: 50 Posts: 3,052	Re: No Flash Love for the iPhone He said it right before he opened his trenchcoat. Cheers, Synthlight

06-12-2007, 09:58 PM	#5
FishFishRevolution GotR Creator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Vi sitter här i venten Current Band: The National Age: 36 Posts: 7,251	Re: No Flash Love for the iPhone Yeah I was never holding my breath about the iPhone being more than a horrible attempt to further market the ipod to all those trendy phonesters. It's not going to be innovative or handy, it won't be business practical and it's $500 with a plan. People complained about a $600 super computer, what will they say about a $500 phone that doesn't do anything more than normal phones do? __________________

06-13-2007, 12:28 AM	#6
fataldisaster FFR Player Join Date: Jun 2007 Age: 33 Posts: 6	Re: No Flash Love for the iPhone I agree with Fish. Apple has been trying to up the hype on the iPods because sales have dropped. Since the release of Creative Labs' Stone, Neeon, and V/V+, the spotlight has been diverted, causing iPod to lose popularity. That and the release of several articles explaining the major faults in iPods. According to several articles I have read, after about the first year, iPod batteries start diminishing, and it becomes hard for them to hold a charge. To replace the battery costs more than to buy a new iPod, and it becomes a hassle. Also, they are easily cracked, and of course, cannot be repaired, only replaced. Now, the Creative Labs products can have the battery replaced, [on most], and have a much harder shell, making them hard to crack. Also, you get more space for what you pay. I myself have a Zen Micro. It's 5G and cost 150 USD. I've had it for almost two years, and I can go about 3 days without charging it before it needs it. While it's heavier and thicker than the iPod, it handles almost all types of music files, and has a built in FM radio/radio recorder, mic and organizer, as well as a flash drive. Personally, I think iPods are greatly overrated now, and that it's time for someone else to step up. Or a few someone elses. The new Zune is pretty cool, and there are a few others on the market that are good competition as well. Anyways, about the iPhone again. 500 dollars for a phone is a bit much. No matter what it does. I think that the price will come down over time once Apple sees how bad it does. It's nothing more than a trend. It will fade as quickly as it came. I am sort of biased, though, I've used Apple for a good portion of my school career, and I don't like they way they are set up. Last edited by fataldisaster; 06-13-2007 at 12:43 AM.. Reason: 'Cause I need to learn to proofread

06-13-2007, 02:29 AM	#10
LLaMaSaUceYup FFR Player Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Phoenix, Arizona. Age: 31 Posts: 3,759	Re: No Flash Love for the iPhone Yeah, Apple products of today, are really overrated. They overprice all of there items. The Phone does look awesome, but it's never what it seems.

06-13-2007, 09:40 AM	#16
FishFishRevolution GotR Creator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Vi sitter här i venten Current Band: The National Age: 36 Posts: 7,251	Re: No Flash Love for the iPhone The iPhone is just so gimmiky, it's hard to take it seriously. "GUYS OMG GUYS DID YOU SEE THAT" "What? What! What happened, Jerry? What's wrong?" "Okay, okay, okay, okay, okay, so I was just sitting here with my iPhone®™©2007 Apple and I decided to watch a movie on it, so I turned it sideways AND THE DISPLAY ADJUSTED TO MY THOUGHTS. IT READ MY F*CKIN' MIND!!!!!" "Jerry, that kind of technology has been around for almost a decade." "NO IT HASN'T APPLE IS RE-DEFINING THE WAY WE TALK ON THE PHONE GET OVER IT CHARLES" No one's really impressed. __________________

06-13-2007, 10:35 AM	#17
Tps222 FFR Player Join Date: Nov 2004 Age: 33 Posts: 6,167	Re: No Flash Love for the iPhone Too expensive.

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