iPhone Usage in Japan
In a meeting at Ebisu earlier on this week - everybody has an iPhone ^^;
And a closer look at that meeting. Good Smile? Floor Plans? Hmmmm.
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hmm iPhones and Mac users. Does GSC use windows too ??
Video Game Developer
http://radiantdreamer.wordpress.com
doesn't appear like they use windows from the pic above. :P
Graphic Designer
I love the iPhone. Had one since launch day two years ago. And now I've upgraded to a 3GS. :3
IT manager
Have you noticed the severe heat problems reported recently? I have heard that the 3GS gets too hot for people to hold. Sounds like one of those exploding battery nightmares waiting to happen. (I recall one story of a Li-ion battery in another type of of phone exploded and caused severe injury to the person's leg as it was in his pocket at the time.)
IPhones are cool devices, but with Apple, there are too many things Apple restricts you from doing for whatever reasons and only recently has copy and paste been included as a feature. (You still cannot save attachments from email yet right?) But with other phones, these sorts of functions are present in the first release and many can even see flash web applets and the like as well doing more things than IPhone is allowed to do.
IPhones are cool, but in terms of function and capability, there are many other handsets that can do more. So when comparing something from Apple that does less than something from a less popular brand and Apple still wins? It is easy to assume it is the Apple brand that is winning people over and not the phone itself.
Personally, as a geek, I do not buy my stuff for reasons like brand name. I buy for functionality and flexibility. I would never buy an iPhone for lots of reasons, not the least of which is the inability to remove the battery and the unreasonable restriction on apps.
thousand master II, Internet Learner, Auto didacta
http://pipopaz.wordpress.com/
I also heard about the heat problems though the first case was someone leaving the iphone between lots of bed sheets so that could explain.
One man company, visual UI / icon designer.
http://blog.cocoia.com
erroneus: try using an iPhone to learn that it's not the brand, but the user interface that sells people on the iPhone. I had a Nokia N-series that did a lot more than my iPhone, but it's almost impossible to use. iPhone is a complete package that even my mom can use.
Troubleshooter, Universal Exports
http://funkyblueame.tumblr.com/
Glad to hear someone else pointing this out. I have an older HTC and find it difficult to use. Now that I have an iPod Touch I find myself spending several minutes readjusting when I need to use my HTC.
broadcasting slave
True that. What Apple sells is not features, but the whole package as an experience. Sure others sell gadgets with more features, yet only Apple manage to combine them all without requiring the user to be a total geek to comprehend how it works.
No hard feelings to geeks.
Marketer, Advertising Specialist
http://www.myspace.com/edgar_salas
Glad somebody pointed that out. That's why I'm a BlackBerry user! ^_^
Student
There might be a reason behind the limitation, so that for the next release they have something to give out, it might be a business tactic u know?
i'm a ipod Touch user, i feel that apple has made a good job, with the interface, it looks more animated and it has the processing power to produce it.not like Nokia's OS it makes u feel like ure using windows classic.
There is other device which are quite nice, like HTC and sony ericsson newest model quite nice, but those are 'mobile phones'. Palm-pre, iphones considered as 'platform phones' ( got it from a web )
Interaction design, Iphone game/app designer
User experiene is the true form of design. Just look at Apple and tell me it is not.
It is cool to bash Apple when it is due but Iphone is a brilliant device and I say for your own sake get rid of those typical IT nerdy ideals.
student
http://sikibuton.blogspot.com/
I want iPhone.
but developer is not correspond windows...
JR. College Student
http://npc.talkingincircles.net/
haha nice PNP transistor avatar.
Games addicted
http://addictedtoludus.com/
Mmmmm i'll fell like a fish out water... i got a I900 Omnia but is a kick ass phone too ^^
Student
http://twitter.com/minimumspecs
The I900 is awesome. I had been used one for a while with SPB Mobile Shell installed. Great features!!
Games addicted
http://addictedtoludus.com/
Yea i tried it too. Winmobile can offer almost anything you want in term of mod your phone. The only problem is that is microsoft and the stability of the device is compromised at after you start messing around with too much software...
Feelance Design
http://bryoz.co.uk
Floor plans?
Do I smell a Goodsmile store in the pipeline?
"jack of all trades" (master of none)
http://japanweloveyou.blogspot.com
Leaving tomorrow for Japan!!! WOOO HOOO!!!!
Mad scientist
http://yazor-san.daportfolio.com/
Lucky you! I wanna go too... -_-'
Time Traveller/High School Student
http://thetsundere.wordpress.com/
So. Jealous. Of. You.
^-^
Graphic Designer
ohhh so happy for you . . . so sad for us who are not going
take many pictures!!! post tons of stuff!!!
university film student | ecchikid | the Archivist
http://www.vimeo.com/longhim
That'd...kind of extremely off-topic. ^^; I understand your excitement - congrats, by the way, and have fun! - but this kind of message should be left to the puchi blurbs.
Lol the only item that grabs my attention is Zetsubou-sensei.
http://www.nanyate.biz
I was tempted to get me an iPhone a while back, but since I already have an ipodtouch, HTC Diamond and a Palm Treo pro from work I don't want to own another 'gadget'.
sure enough the iphone is a great machine, but I can't part with my stylus/keyboard. surfing the net is so much more convenient than touchscreen IMO.
University Student/Anime Society President
http://www.imagesofeden.co.uk
I never understood all of these iPhone/iPod Touch cases that cover the back of the device but not the screen - the bit that actually matters! I'm sure it helps absorb drops & knocks, but the screen is the most delicate & most important feature of the device, so these cases just seem a bit pointless to me (my iPod Touch case is one that encompasses the entire thing).
Nekophilia
TFS?
Yeah, whats TFS? xD A guick google search says Team Foundation Server. I'm guessing this is the right one~ It is the only result that relates to a web developer. ^^;
Tokyo Figure Show?
Nekophilia
AH - didn't think of that! Silly me xD
Student
http://igeo.deviantart.com/
I love the random Haruhi standing over there with her red long sleeve 8D
student
http://shinyui.wordpress.com/
I don't think its just the i phone .... i think everyone is a mac os user too ( took in consideration that Danny brought his dell mini 9 ^^)
part-time professional part-timer
I think it's because Apple has yet to develop a netbook
Troubleshooter, Universal Exports
http://funkyblueame.tumblr.com/
Don't forget the Dell Mini 9 is running OSX Leopard. It also came with his Wi-Fi subscription as well. No offense, but anyone interested in computer and has to keep up with work would have been a fool to pass that up.
studying comp studies, planning to look for part time job
http://bruneian-otaku.blogspot.com
iphone~~~ ^^;
Service desk support
http://lookingglass.kokidokom.net
and I was under the impression that the iPhone wasn't that popular in japan, being not as "feature rich" as other phones.
Nerdy nerd
http://rayearthblue.wordpress.com/
kinda off topic, but i love the nendo Itoshiki-sensei and nendo space captain Haruhi.
...student
iphones suck! pre ftw!
Otaku Graphic Designer
http://neoprolacus.spaces.live.com
Zetsubou Nendo!?
Student
http://lordofgundams.blogspot.com/
A iPhone 3G owner here, I have noticed loads of iPhones and iPod Touches in the US.
Student
Wow, iPhone is really popular. Personally, I don't like touchscreen phones since that have no keypad buttons >:
Self employed
More details on the TFS soon? So that those who are ovrs and might be interested can perhaps make arrangements?
Otari Vader, Sith Lord for Hire, will fillet Makoto Itou for free
http://coffeebugg.blogspot.com/
could it be that you're moving to a new office?
http://tenori-taiga.blogspot.com/
Does AT$T have their own network or a friend in Japan?
I have the new iphone and their service has been great; not sure what everyone is complaining about other than a slightly higher price.
Troubleshooter, Universal Exports
http://funkyblueame.tumblr.com/
Apple is partnered with Softbank in Japan. AT&T customers usually default to Softbank when in Japan for some reason.
Otaku / Student in Networking
http://hayasaki-kun.blogspot.com/
I wonder if my Ipod Touch can join them XD
Full-time geek/Part-time student/Part-time musician
http://randomgeekness.livejournal.com/
if this country was more secure and i had the money i'd buy one, but still i'm happy with my Sony Ericsson W350 and my IPod nano 16GB ^^ XD
No more NEET, enineering student now...g
http://saiseki.blogsome.com/
Don't tell me you're making a whole new building to host TFS?
Student
http://anime.tedfox.com/
arghh i need an iphone right now!
Student
http://twitter.com/minimumspecs
The iPhone is very cool. I used an unlocked original one for a year or so. It's especially great if you are a Mac user. Recently though, I took the plunge and got a Blackberry 8900. Wow. While it certainly doesn't consume media as well as the iPhone, it is way better in doing everything else (for me at least). So now I take an iPod Touch, the BB, and my MacBook Pro with me. What an awesome combo. Any other DCers actually switched away from the iPhone rather than to?
Network Infrastructure Architect/Programmer
http://www.flickr.com/photos/allimpulse/
If only Goodsmile did its own shipping direct. In my local Hobby shops we are behind two months on releases. International Online store + store front in Tokyo would be awesome.
Student
http://cream77.deviantart.com/
Id get an iPhone except At&t isnt very good.I'll stick with my verizion ENV 2
I.T. Student
http://twitter.com/imaginarywall
I broke my iPhone~ I need to get a new one! But I'll wait till they figure out the 3GS overheating issues first~!
三年せいとオタク
Wish I had an Iphone but I'm just stuck with an Itouch and a cellphone if only I could somehow combine them.
Custom Arcadestick builder
http://twitter.com/dryrice
Union Jack in the background. COME ON BRITS! :D
trainee at German Telekom
http://grew.themania.org/
Mac geeks =D
Anyway, I have one too.
apprentice otaku, collector of figures, sometimes sysadmin ^_^
http://www.giusepped.com
But in a cool environment so I see them well all iphone users.
e... also my usual envy. ^_^
Pseudo-Graphic Designer, 触手 wrangler, H-Man
http://lightningsabre.blogspot.com/
Hmm surprisingly a lot of iPhones there even though there are supposedly much better phones over there by other companies, eh?
Web developer
Apple fan and his friends all have iPhones, Photos at 11.
Computer science student
Aaaannnddd I still don't get it. It's not the best of the best and there are alternatives... . It's either a cult or peer pressure!!
For 8 weeks im a NEET
TFS could be a clue for the next giveaway.
Dirty Gentleman
http://cantstanzya.wordpress.com/
Eh? the Tokyo Figure show seems to be coming along. Floor layout, booth babe pics...
Computer Engineering Student
http://www.killer-tofu.com
Some phones may have more features, but none come close to the polish and speed of the iPhone. More companies are starting to realize this I think with the launch of phones like the Palm Pre and the Nokia N97.
Software Developer
Can you blame them for all having one? It really is that good.
It's the device I have always wanted really.
Graphic & Web designer, Illustrator.
http://www.deshok.com
Im going to get an IPhone later this month (July) Its basically going to be my office, while out of the office now, as I am at clients helping out a lot these days.
Music student and History student
http://sopadequarks.blogspot.com
oh, how many iphones. i think i'm the only that haven't got an iphone yet. Cutes :)
Photographer
http://darrenwashere.com
are 4.5 pages of apps too much? lol.
Retail/Video Games
http://10tokyo.wordpress.com/
i was about to say yes but then i realised i have 3 pages myself
Troubleshooter, Universal Exports
http://funkyblueame.tumblr.com/
What if the Good Smile floor plans are related to a figure show??? Hmmmmmmmmm...
Business Analyst
No one here talks about Android? Google put on a really nice platform that can really challenge the iPhone OS and it's an open format too!
Danny, we will never see conversion of you appz on Android too somewhere in the future?
Student
http://shockerz.wordpress.com/
I'm seeing iPhome every nowadays making ,e wanna own one but the biggest problem of all is money. I'm limited on budget since I'm a student.
When will the figure show be?
Student
Japan, where everybody has an iPhone.
NEET part-time - Technical Support Officer - Network security engineer
http://burugureibi.blogspot.com/
the only thing that still irks me (and most others) is the non-removeable battery
Student
http://www.belleonanime.com
It feels like everyone has an iPhone but me.
Engineer
I will buy iPhone 3GS soon.
But I will use another japanese phone mainly.
It is easy for me to still use hardware 10-key for writing e-mail.
still working with my unfinished blog
http://moemoekyun.wordpress.com/
iphone do want !!
Ninja / Engineer / Sensei / 魔法少女 (What!?! I can't be, I'm a guy...)
We'll see. Was thinking of getting one and bringing it to Japan. I'll have to look into some stuff first though.
Student
http://mattmac.vox.com/
Only thing keeping me from buying an iPhone is the plan expenses. I guess it's worth though, but I would like to see if the prices for the plans might come down. Probably just wishful thinking ^^.
Ciao!!
Student
All iPhone users should give HTC a go. Especially touch pro 2 or diamond 2.
Dance Trooper: DCX-001 O.D.E. (Order of the Dancing Empire)
http://dannychoo.com.my
So Tokyo Figure Show is about to be finalize soon, can't wait to know the details~~~~
I would love to own an iPhone, the only thing that avoid me of getting it was because it doesn't have a keypad, not really friendly for heavy business user in my humble opinion.
Dental Technician, i make teeth!
http://antsizedman.blogspot.com/
Tried to get one but everywhere i visited was sold out.
anime + games collector
i said before and i'l say it again, i have no interest in either the old or new iphones.
Close-protection officer/Martial artist
My phone is over 5 years old... ;__;
hw sw engineer
http://darkfader.blogspot.com/
For anyone that still needs a reason to get an iPhone: http://tinyurl.com/kpfwp9
I'll get mine in two days ^_^
One man company, visual UI / icon designer.
http://blog.cocoia.com
Dutch, just like me, and an iPhone user, and giving me tips to moe-ify my iPhone? Thank you DarkFader! (of: Bedankt! :)))
security/3d graphic artist
http://www.kennethleishman.com/
its the user interface, and the number of apps in its store (over 30,000) that makes it the most usefull. untill someone comes out with a better interface, or whole new generation of phone like the iphone did... then the iphone will rule.. yes it has its problems.. buy everything does.... :)
Student
http://www.lesterho.com
Love my new Iphone 3GS. Just too lovely to own one of these stuff. ^^;;
Lazy Gamer at home
http://www.espadakiller.wordpress.com
Would want a Iphone 3G S! But it's kinda expensive in Singapore and the price plans suck =/
College Freshmen
My first thought on what TFS meant was touch floor screens. LOL.
Student
http://ivan05.deviantart.com/
I dont think Im going to have an iPhone in near future, but it looks like everyones is going to have one soon. iPhone is having a battle with BlackBerry...
Student
I cant say that i am a super fan of the iphone cuz of the other phones which are out there but i can say that MAC OS X rocks! Have recently just bought the MacBook Pro 13 and is happy with its performace =) Would love it if there is some kinda guide that danny could maybe come up with or maybe just start a new series, thread or something regarding tips and tricks and what not.
Gainfully unemployed
http://www.loneleeplanet.com/
Loving the iPhone 3GS. I wonder how the popularity of the iPhone in Japan is coming along since it's launch last year.
Marketer, Advertising Specialist
http://www.myspace.com/edgar_salas
BlackBerrys RULE!!! ^_^. iPhones are for High School kids.
Interaction design, Iphone game/app designer
Horses rock!!! Cars are for Primary students.
Student
http://nintendopapercraft.com
Never like Apple or their products. I can't stand the whole Mp4 fiasco to prevent you from using music on other devices. Should be illegal here in the U.S., due to our music ownership/usage laws.
All the students at my school have them and they play with them all the time(Get a life will you?). I do like the Miku applet that has the 3-D hachun Miku Dancing to Leek spin. Course, I play with my figures when they're playing with they're gadgets. I'm on the other end of the spectrum.
.NET/Web Developer
http://scrumptious.animeblogger.net
I'd buy an iphone if and only if it came with a qwerty keyboard or a keypad like those on the nokia phone :D That's basically the only thing stopping me from getting one. And I would like to get one. Its either the Pre or the iphone w/ a keyboard for me. whichever comes first to my region ^^
demon hunter
http://www.j-fan.com
can't connect to windows application?
Normal, many gaijin in japan use Iphone....its in english and they can understand how to use it :D
Illustrator/japanese language student
http://animesoussu.blogspot.com/
Zetsubou sensei! I really only want an iphone for the apps so I can't justify the purchase right now (maybe when my phone meets it's doom?)
Project Manager
Still contemplating on whether to get iPhone 3GS @this weekend launch? not sure if i will be able to be convinced to cross over as i so use to WinMo devices.....can anyone tell top 10 uses of iPhone that i cannot get using a WinMo device like HTC Touch Diamond 2?
Professional Photographer, Post-Graduate College Student
http://www.kinume.com
For anyone that owns an iPhone 3GS, when you e-mail video, does it compress it into .flv or .mp4?
Art Student/Freelancer
http://jenarwen.deviant.art.com
I would love to get an i Phone here. But 3 year contract and will Rogers? No, thanks