[real-eyes] Re: advice re: purchasing IPhone 4S
- From: Suzanne Carleton <secarleton269@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: real-eyes@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Sun, 11 Dec 2011 09:13:24 -0800
i dont hear screen curtain, but its not set to that, and i never
answer a call with speaker phone so i wouldnt know that didnt work
just glad its not every single call..
On 12/10/11, Reginald George <adapt@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> The 4S is a little faster than the 4. When my 4 comes back after exactly 10
> seconds it says screen curtain on and the speaker phone won't work, the call
> is just on the ear piece. By the next call everything is fine.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Suzanne Carleton
> Sent: Saturday, December 10, 2011 9:40 AM
> To: real-eyes@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [real-eyes] Re: advice re: purchasing IPhone 4S
>
> it happens within the first couple seconds. you say hello, the other
> person gets in hi, its so and so, then it happens. I hear VO say the
> persons name, or number if not in contacts, then says 0 2 with i think
> a double tap sound , then silence for a few more seconds, then the
> person is back. i would say its more like five or six seconds. never
> bothered to actually count. btw, i've only had it happen on an
> incoming call.
>
> On 12/8/11, Kimberly A. Morrow, PhD <morrowka@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>> So how does that work when you're on a call? yOu hear the other caller and
>> you start talking and. . . You don't hear anything or what?
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: real-eyes-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> [mailto:real-eyes-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]
>> On Behalf Of Fettgather, Jim
>> Sent: Thursday, December 08, 2011 2:54 PM
>> To: real-eyes@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> Subject: [real-eyes] Re: advice re: purchasing IPhone 4S
>>
>> It is most definitely a problem, I have had this happen on about one out
>> of
>> twenty calls.
>> Others' mileage may vary.
>> It's serious, no doubt about it.
>> I am hopeful and confident that this will be addressed soon via a software
>> update.
>>
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Kimberly A. Morrow, PhD [mailto:morrowka@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]
>> Sent: Thursday, December 08, 2011 2:48 PM
>> To: 'real-eyes@xxxxxxxxxxxxx'
>> Subject: [real-eyes] Re: advice re: purchasing IPhone 4S
>>
>> Doesn't that totally disrupt the way you're able to conduct your business
>> if
>> you miss 10 entire seconds of a call? The problem must not be as severe as
>> it sounds, or no one would tolerate it. I just can't imagine missing out
>> on
>> 10 seconds of a call and the caller on the other end of the line staying
>> on
>> the line with you. Ten seconds of silence, and I'd be tempted to hang up.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Kimberly A. Morrow, PhD
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>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: real-eyes-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> [mailto:real-eyes-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]
>> On Behalf Of Reginald George
>> Sent: Thursday, December 08, 2011 9:49 AM
>> To: real-eyes@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> Subject: [real-eyes] Re: advice re: purchasing IPhone 4S
>>
>> I do no people having problems with the IPhone 4 and 4S switching off
>> after
>> answering a call, then coming back about 10 seconds later. I spoke to
>> Kevin
>> Chow, a beta tester about this, and it appears to be a known issue that's
>> been reported for many people running the current operating system, and
>> not
>> limited to one phone or the other. "They will probably fix it in an
>> update.
>> It seems to happen randomly. I leave my IPhone on all the time, but it's
>> pretty easy to reboot the phone or power it down when necessary. There
>> are
>> really not many differences between the 4 and the 4S as far as
>> functionality. I've worked with several friends with the 4S and most are
>> very happy. If you really are concerned about no buttons then get a
>> Bluetooth keyboard, but I've been rolling without one for over a year now,
>> answering E-mails and texts. It's a little slow, but it's possible, and
>> you
>> can dictate searches, texts, and E-mails with Serie if you want.
>>
>> You can add contacts to the favorites list easily, or do the double tap
>> and
>> hold thing on the table index on the right side to move directly to the
>> letter of the alphabet that a specific contact is listed under if you have
>> several hundred in the phone. I did purchase a battery case called a
>> Power
>> Skin for some extra battery life so I could get 2 days out of the phone
>> before recharging.
>>
>> Lastly, the Apple store is always the best place to buy an IPhone. That's
>> for sure. They can turn on Voiceover for you, walk you through the set
>> up,
>> and get you started. Most ATT stores don't even have them in stock, and
>> wouldn't know Voiceover if it bit them on the butt. You can call
>> 1800myapple for support questions during the first 3 months, then purchase
>> the Apple Care for $69 for 2 years of support and replacement if there are
>> problems. Don't forget applevis.com for recommendations for accessible
>> apps, guides, and tutorials.
>>
>> Since I've been drinking the Apple cool aide now for a year thanks to
>> Andrea
>> and Jim I may not be the most objective person. But I just spent 2 days
>> with my friend Kevin and his 4 S looking for cool apps and getting phone
>> envy, so all I can say to you is go for it. Take the plunge.
>>
>> Reg
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Kimberly Morrow, PhD.
>> Sent: Thursday, December 08, 2011 9:23 AM
>> To: real-eyes@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> Subject: [real-eyes] advice re: purchasing IPhone 4S
>>
>> I'm getting an IPhone 4S for Christmas--and I'm getting the phone
>> tomorrow--a bit early. Here's what I need to know from the list:
>>
>> 1. Have any of you been unhappy with your IPhone 4S. If so, why?
>>
>> 2. Do any of you have regrets about switching to IPhone 4S from a standard
>> cell phone with buttons?
>>
>> 3. If you're an IPhone 4S power user, do you keep your IPhone on most of
>> the
>> time (my cell phone is hardly ever powered off).
>>
>> 5. Which is best--purchasing the IPhone 4S from Apple and having Apple
>> connect you up through AT&T or purchasing the phone from the AT&T store?
>>
>> 7. Have any of you had problems with Voice Over not working correctly or
>> shutting off unexpectedly with IPhone 4S?
>>
>> Any and all answers to these questions very much appreciated. I'm sure
>> every
>> one of us can relate to the phone switching jitters and that feeling of "I
>> hope I'm doing the right thing!"
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Kim Morrow
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