Wirelessly Sync iPhone - Here's How

You guys don't know your stuff. Microsoft will never out due Apple. They only thing Microsoft has ever done is copy Apple. Like your hallowed Vista…looks like a Microsoft-ized version of Mac OS X. And your viruses…good luck with those. I don't even have virus protection on my Mac. Have fun with your slow computers waiting for Apple to create something Microsoft can copy so you can enjoy it. My advice…switch.

Agreed with above statement, well put jb.

True, Apple knows how to make great products. But Apple also knows how to screw themselves and their customers with their arrogant business decisions for the wonderful products they've released. Like the $600 iphone price gauging of the most loyal apple early adaptors, locking users to ATT, bricking unlocked iphones, etc.

Amazing thing is, apple fan boys don't seem to mind having steve jobs shoving anything up into their behinds. In fact, they seem to quite enjoy such royal screwing and would passionately defend Steve for it.

I have no problem with ppl loving apple products, b/c most of apple goodies are quite good. But why defend the company when they clearly choose their own business interest over their customers?

In order to create a great product like the iPhone, you have to have great companies to support it (Examples: Google, AT&T…). Apple did go to Verizon first in the early stages of the iPhone and offered them the 5 year exclusive contract, but they were stupid and turned down Apple. So Apple went to AT&T. Apple isn't the ONLY company who has ever selected one carrier to market a phone.

If you want to talk about the price, you're not paying $600 for a phone. The iPhone is not just a freakin phone. Its a pocket computer that makes calls and has internet capabilities practically anywhere it has service. You can't buy any combination of equivalent products that do what it does for any cheaper…not for the size. And if you want to carry around 3 separate devices that weigh you down then be my guest. But the price was fair in my opinion, if you value the product and what it can do for you.

Steve Jobs is not at fault for any such "royal screwing". Apple has never royally screwed anyone without making up for it. Sure, the iPhone went down in price by $200 about 2 months after its release. But that is just economics–supply and demand. And yes, people got mad. But soon after, Apple came out with the $100 rebate program for early iPhone adopters. Apple takes care of its customers. If you can say otherwise, then obviously you've never dealt with them.

If you have something against AT&T, then wait 5 years and you can have your iPhone with another carrier. If you want something to complain about, complain about how Microsoft is making people pay to "test" the "beta" version of the so-called "final release" of Vista.

Get a Mac…

Get off the crack pipe guys!! This whole 'Apple are the love of my life' view of the world is really boring and predictable.

Here's a novel idea - instead of acting like all the other moronic, white, middle class teenage children, try having an original thought for once instead of following the pack.

Im sick of apple fan boys saying that Microsoft copied Mac OSX, has anyone this is technology were talking talking about? When the first color screen mobile phone came out, how long did it take the other retailers to produce a similar product? Was that copying, if so how come there is no one whining about that?

I not saying that W

Zune what??? buy an ipod touch and learn. If you feel screwed for having an ipod… just try to sell it on ebay before you can't.

"Here's a novel idea - instead of acting like all the other moronic, white, middle class teenage children, try having an original thought for once instead of following the pack." @ Johnny on April 6 2008.

I can't begin to convey how amusing I find that comment… especially since I'm going to go out on a limb here and assume that you're a Windows user! Could you be any more hypocritical… talk about following the pack. Why do you use Windows? Oh… because almost everyone else uses Windows… they all do, so it *must* be the best… so I'm going to use it too. Give me a break pal… I can't even imagine how you could've possibly even written those words without your soul imploding inside you. Hypocrite… an absolute hypocrite.

Anyway… as far as this "article" goes - it's about as useless as this site is in general. How can you possibly even think of comparing the iPhone and a Zune… two totally different devices for completely different purposes. It's like comparing Apples to dead elephants.

Remind me again how many Zunes have been sold?

Right….

Here's a friendly reminder… there's only one reason and one reason alone that one would buy a Zune and that's because the buyer holds a complete and irrational hatred towards Apple. Only the most obstinate, fan-boy Microtards who use and defend M$ because they actually think Windows is a wholly superior product would do so. Despite the fact that they are in the vast minority seeing as how the majority of Windows users use such due to three reasons:

A:) They don't know any better, nor do they really care to.

B.) It's what they use at work. Or,

C.) That was the only thing they could buy for $300 at Best Buy.

Get over yourselves… I don't blame you for wanting to somehow cash in on someone else's work… but I'd suggest trying to do so with something that actually has an enormous popular following.

Well AMG,

Guess what - considering all the dropped calls and issues with the new iPhone 3G, it is nothing more than a very high priced music player! So the comparison with Zune is pretty apt!!

And, there's more - the phone is so unstable that 3rd party apps can freeze it repeatedly. Apple really doesnt have much of a clue on how to build a decent OS - the first time they let 3rd party apps in, and down goes the whole phone.

On the subject of iPhones and Zunes, I have had both. I have had 2 iPhones and neither of them had service that was worth the price of the plans. Like VS said, you really have a nice over priced music player. Granted, some people swear by their iPhones, I just did not have any luck with service on them. I am an Appalachian Wireless customer and their service is superior compared to AT & T. Now Im not dogging the iPhone, I REALLY like it! But I did have problems with it crashing too.

Now for the Zune. I have a Zune 30 and a 30 gig iPod, I like both. But anymore I lean more to the Zune for my portable music because Im starting to like the interface better. The Zune desktop software is another story though, it is horrible, iTunes has it beat hands down.

Now on Macs and PCs. I am and avid Windows user, and no its not because what AMG said about it being the only thing I could buy for 300 at Best Buy. Windows applications are more readily available then Mac software, and generally less expensive. I rarely ever have any problems with my computer. I'm not saying I hate Macs, if anything, I would actually love to have one! My wife is a teacher and they have Macs in their rooms. I played on her Mac for an hour and loved it. Yes it was different but I liked it, but I still like Windows.

This whole PC vs. Mac, iPhone / iPod vs Zune garbage is just that, garbage. Why bash someone for their choice of hardware. All of them have their good and bad sides and which ever one you choose, you will have to deal with it. People need to grow up and not argue over things so minuscule. If these are the biggest problems that you have to worry about, obviously your not adults.

@VS on August 21, 2008

"Apple really doesnt have much of a clue on how to build a decent OS - the first time they let 3rd party apps in, and down goes the whole phone."

Well VS,

I've been a Microsoft user for 20+ years now and I find it ridiculous that anyone would say such a thing. You're either horribly deluded or you've got some big ones. Although one thing I am fairly certain of is that you must be a relatively young man - cockiness and unwarranted zeal are surefire giveaways. AMG is just your typical AA (Apple Ass) and there's no point in arguing with that type, especially when you're on the wrong side of the argument.

Apple doesn't have a clue how to build a decent OS? And what, Microsoft does? Even if your opinion remotely shared any semblance with reality, then what does that say about a company who copies company who "can't build a decent OS [sic]?" Forget third-party apps - Microsoft can't even install one of their own programs without the better than likely chance of bringing down their OS!

Microsoft has basically had me locked in for the past two decades, partly out of necessity and partly out of a simple reluctance to change. However, these days, that necessity is no longer there and frankly, I'm sick and tired of Microsoft and I welcome the possibility of change. I'm too old to have to battle with my computer anymore. It should just do what I tell it to do whenever I tell it to do it - I shouldn't have hog up my system resources by constantly scanning and disinfecting my computer - I shouldn't have to partake in the annual or even biannual ritual of backing up and reinstalling the OS. It's just not worth it anymore and the simple fact is that only a company such as Apple, love them or hate them, can provide a solid solution for what I need.

I don't agree with everything AMG said, but I am in agreement with one thing he said - there really is one big reason why people would buy a Zune over an iPod and that's because they would harbor said "irrational hatred" towards Apple. If you'd like to look for an example, by your own comments you seem to fit the bill yourself.

Extremely ironic statement you make, considering that OSX is based off of Unix, while Microsoft is its own product. Also, Microsoft has 90% of the market share. You know why? Cuz its better. Apple computers are for those idiots who don't know how to use computers. You want to know everything about your computer and control exactly what is going on, Linux is the way to go, followed by a highly configured and customized Windows. Sure it may take some time to customize Windows and get rid of all the Windows bloatware, but the final product and its compatibility and ability to run virtually any program out there in the world with ease, slaughters Mac OSX. I am not saying that I don't like Apple. Their design is excellent. Plus, I have 2 Nanos and a Touch. I'm just saying that all this dispute between OS's is highly idiotic. There is no question about it. OSX may specialize in multimedia, but you can just as easily get those programs for Linux and Windows. There is nothing that sets OSX apart from the other operating systems.