Tom,
I assume by "bit the dust" you mean you threw it on the ground and
stomped on it until you could justify an iPhone.
I also assume you meant to say you "don't" want to pay...
Anyway, I don't have an iPhone but do have the iPod Touch and can use
it for Internet use (mail, view Internet sites, etc.) anywhere I can
Internet access via Wi-Fi. I believe with the iPhone you can get
Internet access through the cell phone or via Wi-Fi Access. With the
iPhone I believe you pay extra for cell phone access to the Internet
(data minutes) but not for Wi-Fi connection. I believe they have a
plan with unlimited voice and data plan and are maybe going to have
reduced rates for reduced data minutes. I would think that unless you
plan on really, really using a lot of data time away from Wi-Fi areas
you should get along fine with whatever they come up with for their
cheapest plan.
Also you would be able to use any iPhone apps that do not require
Internet access anywhere after you download the app. Some of the apps
that require Internet connection are Wikipanion which gives you quick
easy access to Wikipedia (for which you must have Internet
connection). I use it and similar programs at home with my Wi-Fi
network.
The compass app for the new iPhone 3gs really works like a compass via
your cell phone connection (GPS). The compass app for my Touch works
more like a sundial. The Touch has no idea where I am or which
direction I am moving; but then of course, I frequently don't either.
Most of the apps available work just fine with either an iPhone or an
iPod Touch. The iPhone has ,duh, phone capability, a microphone, GPS,
and a camera none of which the iPod Touch has.
Have fun with your new toy.
Anne
P. S. There is a model railroad speedometer app you might want to try.
RailSpeed only $0.99.
On Jun 22, 2009, at 8:03 PM, Tom Guenthner wrote:
My cell phone bit the dust this week. So I'm thinking about getting a
iPhone. I want to pay any more subscription cost that I am now. So I
guess
the big question is "With the iPhone can one access the internet
from a
Airport or other wireless access point?" Do you need internet access
to take
advantage of all the apps that are available?
Tom
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