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08-20-2009 , 11:50 AM

#1401

obsidian

Pooh-Bah

Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 5,957

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4 High

Why in the world is The TomTom app $99 when there are other GPS apps for under 10 bucks? What does it do that the others don't?

Also when the hell are they releasing the damn Car Setup. Hopefully you can buy it without the stupid App.

I think most other GPS apps are around $50-70. Still a huge premium for the TomTom app but I hear it's better too. Navigon is $70, Sygic $40-$80, iGO $80, and xRoad $40 per half of the US. Personally I'm going to wait for reviews.

I think the $10 ones are subscription based ($10/month usually).

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08-20-2009 , 11:57 AM

#1402

kingweed

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 46,766

As said i've got the UK version of the TT.

It works flawlessly but i've not fully tested it in places that i'm completely unknown to.
The roads are all up to date and does the same route as my TT one.

Very happy with it.

08-20-2009 , 12:34 PM

#1403

4 High

Searching For Jenna Fischer

Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 11,735

The only reason to get the Tom Tom GPS or any GPS app on the iPhone as opposed to just using the iPhone GPS app is for when you are in bad service areas correct?

08-20-2009 , 01:14 PM

#1404

obsidian

Pooh-Bah

Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 5,957

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4 High

The only reason to get the Tom Tom GPS or any GPS app on the iPhone as opposed to just using the iPhone GPS app is for when you are in bad service areas correct?

TomTom has turn by turn directions, voice, and will automatically correct your route if you leave the current one.

Although xGPS for jailbroken phones is decent enough at doing all that for free.

08-20-2009 , 01:31 PM

#1405

jws43yale

veteran

Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 3,193

Quote:

Originally Posted by kingweed

The security risk and lack of battery power as well makes it a given to me not to do it.

No real effect to battery except from additional usage. I wouldn't think it affects standby more than 5% and considering that my phone runs out because of usage not excess standby time, not an issue.

Security risk is meh. I waited until after 3.0 to jailbreak for similar reasons, but since doing so am loving it.

08-20-2009 , 01:46 PM

#1406

TheNoodleMan

Wet Noodle

Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 16,566

If there is a difference in battery due to jailbreaking its small enough that its completely unnoticeable. Maybe some exhaustive test can show that the battery drains slightly faster, but in real life usage it is a non issue.

08-20-2009 , 02:26 PM

#1407

kingweed

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 46,766

Voids your warranty as well. Just not for me for the sake of customized icons that looks smart for the first 10minutes.

08-20-2009 , 02:37 PM

#1408

ChrisCo

adept

Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 894

Quote:

Originally Posted by kingweed

Voids your warranty as well. Just not for me for the sake of customized icons that looks smart for the first 10minutes.

Your a noob, but its cool.

08-20-2009 , 02:44 PM

#1409

kingweed

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 46,766

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisCo

Your a noob, but its cool.

I jb my 2g when there wasn't an app store to get the games and other apps they had on it at the time. Now with the apple apps store it's far better and I don't need to use any of the jb apps.

08-20-2009 , 03:04 PM

#1410

Freakin

bacon wannabe

Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 17,152

Quote:

Originally Posted by kingweed

I jb my 2g when there wasn't an app store to get the games and other apps they had on it at the time. Now with the apple apps store it's far better and I don't need to use any of the jb apps.

The arguments against jailbreaking are pretty much completely non-issues. Jailbreaks are easier than ever (save first web-based jb) and if you find 2 things about jailbreaking which you like (non AT&T tether & sbsettings) then it's worth the trouble.

There are also apps that Apple won't release on app store (like Google Voice app, for example) that is freely available on cydia.

Oh, and it makes the bitches swoon.

08-20-2009 , 03:35 PM

#1411

maxtower

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 7,996

Here's three things you can do with a jailbroken phone that you can't do with a stock phone.

1. Backgrounder
2. wifi only apps over 3G
3. PDAnet - tethering

08-20-2009 , 03:39 PM

#1412

obsidian

Pooh-Bah

Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 5,957

Yea, tethering and xGPS are the 2 main reasons I JB my iphone. There's really no reason not to.

08-21-2009 , 12:45 AM

#1413

sylar

Ivan Drago's homeslice

Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 20,307

Quote:

Originally Posted by Freakin

what's the app called?

08-21-2009 , 12:29 PM

#1414

thac

Strummin' along

Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 46,650

Dunno if anyone has tried out UniWar yet.. looks decent. I downloaded it but haven't played it yet.

08-21-2009 , 12:36 PM

#1415

obsidian

Pooh-Bah

Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 5,957

Civilization revolution is a really good port now on iphone for $5. It's basically the full console game. Highly suggested for fans of the series.

08-21-2009 , 02:08 PM

#1416

atakdog

addicted

Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 50,136

OK, I give up, I'm going to jailbreak. But I have two questions that I know should be clear from what I've read here and elsewhere, but that continue to confuse me:

To jailbreak with redsn0w I gather I have to go back to OS 3.0. Doesn't that render the phone (3Gs) vulnerable to the SMS hack that was fixed in 3.0.1?
If OS 3.1 fixes the AT&T tethering hole, and I choose to install 3.1 and re-jailbreak, is there a jailbreak app that will (probably) still allow me to tether? And while we're at it, right after jailbreaking (with OS 3.0 or 3.0.1), will I still be able to tether without installing an app, or do I need to do something else?

Last edited by atakdog; 08-21-2009 at 02:21 PM.

08-21-2009 , 04:16 PM

#1417

tagtastic

veteran

Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 3,387

Quote:

Originally Posted by atakdog

OK, I give up, I'm going to jailbreak. But I have two questions that I know should be clear from what I've read here and elsewhere, but that continue to confuse me:

To jailbreak with redsn0w I gather I have to go back to OS 3.0. Doesn't that render the phone (3Gs) vulnerable to the SMS hack that was fixed in 3.0.1?
If OS 3.1 fixes the AT&T tethering hole, and I choose to install 3.1 and re-jailbreak, is there a jailbreak app that will (probably) still allow me to tether? And while we're at it, right after jailbreaking (with OS 3.0 or 3.0.1), will I still be able to tether without installing an app, or do I need to do something else?

1) You can jailbreak 3.0.1 - but not all jailbreaks will work. I believe only redsn0w 0.8 will work. Here's a guide:

http://www.iphone-hacks.com/2009/08/...-with-redsn0w/

and a video:

http://technorati.com/videos/youtube...%3DDQRaw3gmMO8

2) Most likely jailbreak tethering apps will still work in 3.1 - if they don't they will likely be updated to work with 3.1 shortly afterwards. And yes, you can still tether without an app under a jailbroken 3.0 or 3.0.1 if you can now.

08-21-2009 , 05:47 PM

#1418

Freakin

bacon wannabe

Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 17,152

Quote:

Originally Posted by sylar

what's the app called?

GV Mobile

I bought it in the app store for $3 before it was pulled (AT&T doesn't like google voice, apparently). After it got pulled from app store they put it up for free on Cydia

08-21-2009 , 05:50 PM

#1419

sylar

Ivan Drago's homeslice

Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 20,307

Quote:

Originally Posted by Freakin

GV Mobile

I bought it in the app store for $3 before it was pulled (AT&T doesn't like google voice, apparently). After it got pulled from app store they put it up for free on Cydia

ok, just got it, will report if anyone swoons.

08-21-2009 , 08:29 PM

#1420

magne87

enthusiast

Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 77

Quote:

Originally Posted by wetleg

I'm hoping that Madden for the iPhone will be released tomorrow.

Anyone bought and tried this so far? Is there any way I can get the game on my iphone? Its not included in the norwegian app store yet. Will I just ave to wait it out, and see if it will come?

08-22-2009 , 12:10 AM

#1421

dispatch87

banned

Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 858

Quote:

Originally Posted by magne87

Anyone bought and tried this so far? Is there any way I can get the game on my iphone? Its not included in the norwegian app store yet. Will I just ave to wait it out, and see if it will come?

try searching NFL 2010, i was looking for Madden but couldn't find it. 3.5* rating over 450 reviews. i think ill hold off till i hear reviews from these guys.

08-22-2009 , 12:19 AM

#1422

wetleg

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Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 7,672

Madden on the iPhone won't be out until next month. I'm not sure why there is a delay, but I'm really looking forward to it. I think it will be as good or better than the PSP version.

I've heard that the NFL 2010 game is crap. It looks good but I hear there are some major gameplay flaws.

08-22-2009 , 03:14 AM

#1423

dispatch87

banned

Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 858

Quote:

Originally Posted by wetleg

guess ill wait for Madden.

GTA fans i think we've finally got what we have been waiting for. Gangstars: West Coast Hustle. Ive played three missions so far and am pretty stoked on the game. After Car Jack Streets left me uninterested, this game came outta nowhere a few hours ago. Its going for $7 now but well worth it.

Maybe now RockStar will be forced to come out with something.

Last edited by dispatch87; 08-22-2009 at 03:21 AM.