iPhone Japan

Thu 2008/06/05 11:25 JST
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SoftBank Announced Yesterday that they will be the carrier for the iPhone in Japan and that it will be released this year. I personally cant wait.
iPhone available in your region yet and do you care about it?

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  • FatBastard
    FatBastard in over his head (Registered on 2007/11/04)
    Dirty Gentleman
    http://cantstanzya.wordpress.com/

    Yeah, ever since they announce the 3G version I knew Japan would get it. I guess you will be a proud owner soon enough, Danny.

    They are finally bringing iPhone to Canada later this year. No idea about cost and plans yet, so I'll have to see if its worth it.

    Thu 2008/06/05 11:34:24 JST (ID #205116)
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  • BandAiD
    BandAiD in 米国 (Registered on 2008/01/08)
    C. Engineering Student
    http://otaku.baywords.com

    Released here. Care about it? Nope, even though I'm an owner of Apple products.

    Long as AT&T is the only carrier of it in the states, won't even take a second look at it.

    Thu 2008/06/05 11:34:32 JST (ID #205117)
    reply to BandAiD's comment
    • sharky
      sharky in NCF (Registered on 2007/09/13)
      Ha!

      Same here, cannot care about ATT here. But if they sell an official unlocked version, I'll go for it. Do not really want to have a hacked one today.

      Fri 2008/06/06 10:47:17 JST (ID #205932)
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  • Wynn
    Wynn in EVERYWHERE, Singapore (Registered on 2008/04/22)
    Myself-finder

    anyone know where can i get the picture?( the one on the phone on the picure of iPhone >-<)

    Thu 2008/06/05 11:35:16 JST (ID #205118)
    reply to Wynn's comment
  • tenrou
    tenrou in Honolulu, HI (Registered on 2008/04/16)
    流浪人

    Available, but don't care. I'll be leaving here for Japan in less than a year, anyway. I'll think about it, then.

    Thu 2008/06/05 11:36:05 JST (ID #205119)
    reply to tenrou's comment
  • SlickDog
    SlickDog in サンフランシスコ (Registered on 2007/11/23)
    Freelance Digital Production Artist
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/victor_lee/sets/

    Been waiting patiently for the official announcement of the 3G iPhone on June 9th (@ WWDC in San Francisco). Quite possibly the worst kept secret… EVER. Will definitely buy it.

    Thu 2008/06/05 11:39:25 JST (ID #205120)
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  • Benjamin Takeyo
    Benjamin Takeyo in Lieu de la batille decisive (Registered on 2007/12/04)
    ひきこもり/Hikikomori. Suits my current state more than a 大学生/University Student. ^^

    Saw my friend's hacked iphone back at uni (hacked since its actually not released yet in Malaysia).

    It's awesome, but I was told one annoying thing about it is that when you want to type txt/sms, the virtual qwerty keyboard is just too small to use with fingers.

    Thu 2008/06/05 11:49:47 JST (ID #205128)
    reply to Benjamin Takeyo's comment
  • GnuoyKun
    GnuoyKun in Santo Ângelo, RS, Brazil (Registered on 2008/05/12)
    Computer Science Student
    http://gnuoykun.bebo.com

    Its being released here too, but it's too expensive for a phone; I'd rather get an EEE PC or something along those lines ^^

    Thu 2008/06/05 11:52:09 JST (ID #205132)
    reply to GnuoyKun's comment
  • Henry
    Henry in /usr/bin/ (Registered on 2006/12/25)
    anime/cosplay events organizer
    http://www.cosplay.ph

    My local mobile phone service provider has also announced to exclusively distribute the iPhone here in our region. ^^

    Thu 2008/06/05 12:08:38 JST (ID #205138)
    reply to Henry's comment
    • GiafLop
      GiafLop in Philippines (Registered on 2007/11/25)
      Student
      http://kankeishorui.wordpress.com

      I've been waiting here for it tobe distributed. It very wise to buy one overseas than here.

      Thu 2008/06/05 14:52:56 JST (ID #205204)
      reply to GiafLop's comment
  • N0VA
    N0VA in Singapore (Registered on 2007/08/04)
    Software Engineer
    http://hanifnorman.wordpress.com/

    Yeah we got the same announcement from Singtel about a month ago...definitely getting one for myself...cant wait..0_0

    Thu 2008/06/05 12:13:19 JST (ID #205141)
    reply to N0VA's comment
  • GTR
    GTR in Minnesota, United States (Registered on 2008/02/29)

    Cousin has one. It looks cool I guess, O_o , and as expensive as a PS3...

    Thu 2008/06/05 12:13:58 JST (ID #205142)
    reply to GTR's comment
  • Evil King
    Evil King in Vlaardingen, the Netherlands, Earth (Registered on 2007/12/18)
    Student and full-time otaku

    I'd really like to have one, but I'm afraid I'm not on the move enough to make the purchase worhwile. Neat gadget though and would definetely put on a wallpaper like that.

    Thu 2008/06/05 12:15:55 JST (ID #205146)
    reply to Evil King's comment
  • Astrana
    Astrana in Calgary, Canada (Registered on 2007/08/15)
    Student

    Iphone is Coming to Canada soon, but the question is if the provider will have a nice data plan or not... my current contract ends next year, have a 16GB Ipod Touch right now, but might end up getting a Iphone when my contract ends

    Thu 2008/06/05 12:29:50 JST (ID #205155)
    reply to Astrana's comment
    • Saku
      Saku in Toronto (Registered on 2008/02/07)
      Wannabe Web Developer
      http://www.sakuafk.com

      That's the thing. I don't think Rogers can easily offer unlimited Data plan for the iPhone :(

      Thu 2008/06/05 19:36:35 JST (ID #205369)
      reply to Saku's comment
  • Rin
    Rin in Toronto (Registered on 2008/01/04)
    Student Otaku (ITM Student) and ACG NA Staff
    http://koiaichaku.com/

    I own one right now!!!
    It's real cool!!!
    It cost me $400 though...
    if you can afford it though...

    Thu 2008/06/05 12:57:19 JST (ID #205163)
    reply to Rin's comment
  • Sotb
    Sotb in Malaysia (Registered on 2007/08/22)
    Manufacturing
    http://sotbest.blogspot.com/

    nononononononono
    No and hell i want to have one but been waiting for ages to come here.......
    all we have here are some hacked version which sell with a sky high price.

    Thu 2008/06/05 12:59:21 JST (ID #205165)
    reply to Sotb's comment
  • Optic
    Optic in Sydney, Australia (Registered on 2008/05/18)
    Desktop Support in the Medical Field
    http://thedisjointedzone.com

    An iPhone? It's not out here yet but maybe, if my wallet permits.

    Thu 2008/06/05 13:30:48 JST (ID #205171)
    reply to Optic's comment
  • Meimi132
    Meimi132 in Stuck in the void between the net life and real life. (Registered on 2007/12/03)
    Student, Otaku, She-Geek(Sheek lol)
    http://meimi132.wordpress.com/

    We've already got it in the UK. I frankly couldn't care less. I've got an MP3 and am not worried about watching anime on the move, have a DS and books to keep me busy on car journeys.

    I need a PSP though... that would give me more options as it can play video too.

    Thu 2008/06/05 14:18:59 JST (ID #205189)
    reply to Meimi132's comment
  • Johno
    Johno in San Antonio, Texas (Registered on 2007/07/09)
    Student, Tech

    I've been wanting the iPhone since it came out. I DO in fact, have an iPod Touch. They're very impressive, well worth your money in my opinion.

    Thu 2008/06/05 14:29:21 JST (ID #205194)
    reply to Johno's comment
  • lennylein
    lennylein in China, Shanghai (Registered on 2007/05/26)
    AV Movie Critic :p
    http://chefkoch.shanghai-scout.com

    Bought the 16G model a while ago and jailbroke it as it's not officially available here. Took some time to get used to it, especially for writing text messages.

    However the e-mail client is nice and they throw in a free ipod touch. In addition I can now play "Five Dice" whereever I go :D

    Definitely recommended!

    Thu 2008/06/05 15:14:52 JST (ID #205214)
    reply to lennylein's comment
  • Xacur
    Xacur in Mérida, Yucatán, México (Registered on 2007/11/11)
    student
    http://technotaku.com/

    In Mexico will be available soon, sure it will be excessively expensive and not worth the money.
    Furthermore, no I don't really care.

    Thu 2008/06/05 16:52:23 JST (ID #205250)
    reply to Xacur's comment
  • Skye
    Skye in Washington D.C. (Registered on 2007/12/21)
    Student

    Since I am in the States, we were the first to get it here. Ever since I heard about it I started looking forward to it but waited three months to get get my hands on it. Why? Well, at first it was $600 for 8GB but when I got it in September it was $200 less. My Jedi senses were right. Good things come to does who wait. I guess this applies to you Danny.

    Thu 2008/06/05 17:32:11 JST (ID #205264)
    reply to Skye's comment
  • morimoli
    morimoli in J@__@n (Registered on 2008/05/15)
    Pokemon Trainer

    I'm stuck in a 2 yr contract that would cost about $200 bucks to get out of, so no iPhone for me yet...
    But I got the ipod touch when it first came out, it's practically the same...kind of ...... '~'

    Thu 2008/06/05 17:58:07 JST (ID #205274)
    reply to morimoli's comment
  • MARl0
    MARl0 in United States (Registered on 2007/11/16)
    Graphic Designer

    I bought my iPhone on the day it released. It's a seriously awesome phone. I actually find my self using it's other features even more then the phone part of it. It great always having access to the internet, and the ipod function is amazing.

    Thu 2008/06/05 18:53:09 JST (ID #205326)
    reply to MARl0's comment
  • Bcoy
    Bcoy in Philippines (Registered on 2008/05/21)
    Senior Software Engineer

    Some of you guys are really lucky! I wish I can have an iPhone.

    Thu 2008/06/05 19:26:06 JST (ID #205355)
    reply to Bcoy's comment
  • Saku
    Saku in Toronto (Registered on 2008/02/07)
    Wannabe Web Developer
    http://www.sakuafk.com

    Rogers is planning to release iPhone in canada but no news about the price or when it's going to be released though.

    I might get one since it's going to be the 3G version and sell my current one (hacked version).

    I was using 02 xda atom before so the change from 02 to iPhone is huge and I don't think I can go back to a different phone easily.

    Thu 2008/06/05 19:34:20 JST (ID #205367)
    reply to Saku's comment
  • Tami
    Tami in Germany - Düsseldorf (Registered on 2007/12/16)
    IT-Architect, SysAdmin, WebDesign and Coding, Virtualization (VMware + NetApp)
    http://www.milkdrop.de/

    Nope... i don't care about the iPhone at all.
    It is out in germany since a while already and had a big hype at the start but it did cool down fast.
    Personaly i have a iTouch 32GB, i listen to music a lot... so i would burn up the iPhone accu faster then anything else and then i get a call? Yuck!
    So i am happy i have the services seperated. Normal cellphone for calls, iTouch for entertainment.

    Thu 2008/06/05 19:40:13 JST (ID #205374)
    reply to Tami's comment
  • Mikuni
    Mikuni in Finland (Registered on 2008/05/15)
    Student

    Not released in Finland yet and havent gone with the trouble of buying one abroad, but sure will get as soon as its available in Finland just if I happen to have the extra money. And most likely I will, just gonna eat once a week to save money if I have to.

    Thu 2008/06/05 20:21:22 JST (ID #205404)
    reply to Mikuni's comment
  • BB
    BB in Northern NJ (Registered on 2008/01/24)

    I'm happy to hear Japan is finally getting the iPhone. I'm sure a lot of Japanese people would adopt it. I wonder if it'll be the new 3G version or if it'll be last year's.

    I personally am very interested in the iPhone, but I didn't pick it up yet as I knew the 2nd generation iPhone would probably be much better. I can't wait for next week to hear what Apple has upgraded in the iPhone ^_^

    Thu 2008/06/05 20:59:17 JST (ID #205421)
    reply to BB's comment
  • Kira
    Kira in USA Atlanta, Georgia (Registered on 2007/02/10)
    College Student

    Its about time japan got the iphone!!!! I had mine since last September I cant do with out this phone. Apple is always on top of things!!!

    Thu 2008/06/05 21:54:12 JST (ID #205451)
    reply to Kira's comment
  • Akiba-Kid
    Akiba-Kid in California, USA (Registered on 2008/01/17)
    Online Shop
    http://wildarms.egloos.com

    My friend has the iPhone so I get to mess around with it sometimes. It's pretty good for a phone and surfing the internet while you are outside but hard to use it as a MP3 player since the music will get interrupted by incoming calls time to time -_-

    Thu 2008/06/05 22:12:41 JST (ID #205464)
    reply to Akiba-Kid's comment
  • gurugurutrex
    gurugurutrex in Vancouver, B.C., Canada (Registered on 2007/11/07)
    オタク all day long
    http://www.nekomagic.com

    Yea, iPhone is available in my region recently but lots of ppl get it from US and crack it to use in Canada already.

    Thu 2008/06/05 22:25:45 JST (ID #205474)
    reply to gurugurutrex's comment
  • Key-Ta-Rho
    Key-Ta-Rho in Germany (Registered on 2008/03/26)
    University Student

    Available in Germany but way 2 expensive. At first you actually had to pay the full price for that bloody thing(!!400 Euros!!) and then you still had to pay 50 Euros/month for using it and for those 50 Euros you didn´t even have a complete phone flatrate. BTW: iPhone has no UMTS or MMS function, so do NOT want.

    Fri 2008/06/06 00:42:08 JST (ID #205551)
    reply to Key-Ta-Rho's comment
  • litokid
    litokid in Toronto, Canada (Registered on 2007/11/25)
    university film student | ecchikid | the Archivist
    http://www.vimeo.com/longhim

    As someone mentioned, Canada gets it later this year. I've seen a few people who just imported it, and it looks awesome - heck, since I'm working part-time right now I can even afford it. I've already decided to pass and just get a crappy phone when my plan expires though.

    It pains my inner techno-geek, but if I get a smart phone with good Internet connectivity I'm going to want to stay connected 24/7, and that's not very healthy. I sit in front of a laptop too long every day as is.

    Fri 2008/06/06 01:00:28 JST (ID #205559)
    reply to litokid's comment
  • skankywonders
    skankywonders in California (Registered on 2007/08/09)
    Student

    Well, get ready to empty your pockets Danny!

    Fri 2008/06/06 01:44:20 JST (ID #205581)
    reply to skankywonders's comment
  • XSportSeeker
    XSportSeeker in Brazil (Registered on 2007/08/22)
    Dropping computers, starting all over again at Journalism
    http://xspblog.com

    Will become available in Brazil later this year it seems.
    But I don't care about it, so no problemo.

    Fri 2008/06/06 02:44:45 JST (ID #205613)
    reply to XSportSeeker's comment
  • necrophadian
    necrophadian in a transitionary phase of existence (Registered on 2007/04/22)
    -1
    http://necrophadian.blogspot.com/

    dont have one and dont care. I'm not an early adopter(?) of Apple products even though its been a year since this came out. I waited till the 3rd gen of ipods, 2 years after ps2 and xbox launch and a year after the xbox360 launch.

    Fri 2008/06/06 02:47:39 JST (ID #205619)
    reply to necrophadian's comment
  • Gundam00
    Gundam00 in somewhere in space (Registered on 2008/04/26)
    MS pilot

    i dunno about you but he novelty of the iphone is diminishing imo...

    Fri 2008/06/06 04:07:23 JST (ID #205674)
    reply to Gundam00's comment
  • e-jump
    e-jump in Malaysia (Registered on 2007/12/22)
    Engineer by weekdays, Hikki by weekends
    http://ejump.wordpress.com/

    An iPhone = up to 10 decent figurines.
    Otaku monies might best be spent elsewhere :p

    Fri 2008/06/06 05:14:09 JST (ID #205705)
    reply to e-jump's comment
  • wormgear
    wormgear in Chicago (Registered on 2008/02/22)
    Software Quality Engineer
    http://brotherwormgear.blogspot.com/

    I really would like one, but yeah-- TOO expensive. Not really too interested in paying the monthly bill, either.

    What I really WOULD like to have is the new Sony Ericsson X1!

    Fri 2008/06/06 05:24:49 JST (ID #205709)
    reply to wormgear's comment
  • clyde
    clyde in houston, tx/baltimore, md (Registered on 2007/07/22)
    illustration student
    http://kylefewell.blogspot.com/

    i love my little iphone ... having safari is quite nice when your bored and not near a computer or anything.

    only problem i have sometimes is typing ... but its not that big of a deal.

    Fri 2008/06/06 05:54:33 JST (ID #205723)
    reply to clyde's comment
  • anonymouszro
    anonymouszro in a place beside a mouse (Registered on 2007/08/23)
    mouse clicker

    i might get it. i'll first check when it comes out here.

    Fri 2008/06/06 06:10:22 JST (ID #205736)
    reply to anonymouszro's comment
  • Mimi
    Mimi in MIT (Registered on 2008/03/11)
    Student
    http://web.mit.edu/anime/www/index.shtml

    I've had mine for a while now, and it's totally worth the money imo. Internet is actually pretty fast on it (at least for me and most others in my region) and i've used it countless times in school to solve derivatives, look up videos on youtube, watch anime, and provide evidence to win debate rounds! So thank you iPhone!

    Fri 2008/06/06 06:40:11 JST (ID #205760)
    reply to Mimi's comment
  • amasero
    amasero in USA, Maryland (Registered on 2008/05/13)
    anime junky :3
    http://www.youtube.com/ThisGuyJohn

    screw at&t, as soon as people hack the new 3g iphones for t-mobile sim cards to work on it i'm getting one.

    Fri 2008/06/06 07:30:51 JST (ID #205821)
    reply to amasero's comment
  • StuperRicco
    StuperRicco in Montreal, Canuck-ville (aka Canada) (Registered on 2008/07/01)
    buffer

    Nope, although they do have the iPhone in Canada and a bit pricey. I'm better off with my LG245 cel for calls. I'd love to get a iPod Touch though.

    Fri 2008/06/06 09:00:21 JST (ID #205883)
    reply to StuperRicco's comment
  • jrod
    jrod in Rockville (Registered on 2007/08/31)
    Genius
    http://simplenerd.com/

    Available? Of course.

    Care? Well, my paycheck has to come from somewhere, right?!

    Actually the iPhone is a wonderful mobile platform. It really has changed my whole look at mobile computing in general. Everything I used in the past (Palm, Windows CE, Blackberry, horrible WAP-based phones) was just so clunky and slow and a PITA. The iPhone changed all that.

    I was just without power and cable (phone, tv, net) for 1.5 days because of mother nature and her damned storms and, thanks to charging in my car, was still able to do all of my email and web-based things I needed (pay bills, etc, etc) with the phone.

    Fri 2008/06/06 11:34:20 JST (ID #205957)
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  • seraph4g
    seraph4g in Jakarta (Registered on 2007/12/21)

    I'll stick with my 4-year XDA Mini...

    Fri 2008/06/06 21:27:02 JST (ID #206248)
    reply to seraph4g's comment
  • Sauronu
    Sauronu in Bulgaria (Registered on 2007/01/15)
    Programmer
    http://www.otakulinks.com

    not released in bulgaria, but I hope soon some operator will sign a contract with apple. But I am excited about the 3g version :)

    Fri 2008/06/06 23:39:21 JST (ID #206315)
    reply to Sauronu's comment
  • Freya
    Freya in 東京都 (Registered on 2007/01/11)
    CG映像専門学生
    http://slyphnier.atelier-freya.net/

    11 july on sale schedule with the price around 20000~30000yen for the phone, should goes cheaper if you buy it with 1/2years contract

    speaking about iphone, indeed everyone want it
    its really amazing stuff... but if we compare it to current japan mobile on the market
    the spec somehow one or two step behind
    it isnt oneseg phone... only have 2mb pixel etc...
    anyhow i am planning to grab it and use it mainly for mp3 player rather than mobile phone lol(currently using docomo P905i which already nice enuf)
    why if u asked? becoz the price is lots cheaper than i buy ipod touch lolz

    Sun 2008/06/22 15:34:45 JST (ID #219375)
    reply to Freya's comment
  • Rotaru
    Rotaru in San Juan, Puerto Rico (Registered on 2008/08/25)
    Musician

    don't care much for cell phones... I'm old fashion.

    Sat 2008/09/06 04:27:42 JST (ID #292565)
    reply to Rotaru's comment
  • Francias
    Francias in Quebec, Canada (Registered on 2007/05/14)
    Front-end Web Developer
    http://wilusfira.blogspot.com

    This is the only cellphone I would love to have. Unfortunately, the data plan in Canada is way to costly :( .

    Sat 2009/03/28 11:22:43 JST (ID #539005)
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