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Apple posts iPhone activation video
We know what you're thinking, "This isn't 'The Unofficial iPhone Weblog,' man! Enough already!" If it's any consolation, you'll only have to deal with our iPhone fascination for a few more days. After that....well, after that it will be a full-blow obsession. We can't help it.Apple has released an iPhone setup and activation video that guides new users through the process of setting up their iPhones. The whole process is handled by iTunes, of course. In fact, you can activate your phone from home, and not while standing in the crowded and noisy mall. Very nice.
The video also explains how to sync your data via iTunes (it works just like an iPod, of course) and features the same well groomed, well lit and hypnotic man - dressed just like Steve, mind you - from the previous video.
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Fraser Drew said 9:56AM on 6-26-2007
http://fraserdrew.co.uk/~fraserdr/filechute/iPhone.png
It also shows an 80GB iPhone
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Harrison said 10:00AM on 6-26-2007
http://acupo.com/?p=17
80 gig iphone in the sync video.
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Kevin E. McKenna said 10:03AM on 6-26-2007
I just watched the newly posted Activation video for iPhone on Apple.com. Did anyone else notice that in the sequence showing sync your data ( addresses, music, etc) the capacity size is the same as a 80 gig iPod... am I seeing things????
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Modano said 10:05AM on 6-26-2007
FWIW I love the iPhone coverage. This is The Unofficial APPLE Weblog and this is a huge Apple release! Keep up the great work! Of course, I won't be able to read TUAW after Thursday afternoon, since I will be sitting on the sidewalk on 5th Ave waiting to buy an iPhone...
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Jonathan said 10:08AM on 6-26-2007
Man, that actually looks pretty complicated, over here in Belgium, you just move SIM cards from one cellphone to another
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John Kirk said 9:31PM on 6-26-2007
I'm sure you are getting a lot of grief from the vocal minority who are bored with iPhone coverage. But like the earlier commentator, I encourage you to keep it coming. It's by far the most relevant Apple news story.
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David Scott said 2:10PM on 6-26-2007
Jonathan,
You move SIM cards to change phones (if they're not locked), but to change your number to a new carrier is a real pain, certainly here in the UK.
David
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Hans Taktmann said 10:24AM on 6-26-2007
Man, this 80Gb-thingie is embarrassing, since the stakes are _that_ high ... someone will get "steve'd", for sure.
The guy, though, is cool. The way he says, "Thank you".
Will he star in "Die Hard 5.0"?!
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Andrew Stone said 10:27AM on 6-26-2007
Well we all know now what an iPhone account will cost. Unlimited web and data and 200 text messages per month thrown in. The base account with 450 minutes a month is $59.95.
Not too shabby.
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nycvillage said 10:48AM on 6-26-2007
so once I have the iPhone, I guess I can't swap out the sims card to another phone? that sucks
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Chris Freitag said 11:00AM on 6-26-2007
I guess my fears were for not.
http://www.tuaw.com/2007/06/22/will-you-be-able-to-unbox-your-own-iphone/
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rleyton said 11:02AM on 6-26-2007
Hypno-man strikes me as a kind of cross between Rob Lowe and George Takei (Star Trek's Mr Sulu). With a dash of Steve Jobs, naturally.
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Eric said 12:31PM on 6-26-2007
Hi Jonathan-
I completely agree - Europe has it made with unlocked GSM.
However, compared to the activations in the U.S., this iTunes activation is unbelievably easy. You normally have to sit around for an hour or two while your phone is "activated" by a store rep. And that's with GSM!
Many of our phones are TDMA/CDMA and have no SIM card - they actually get tied to your account and your name. The only way to switch is to call the carrier. At least with US GSM (T-Mo/AT&T) you can swap out your current SIM card into a new phone if you lose your current phone / want to upgrade. That's progress for us :)
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mathematix said 11:11AM on 6-26-2007
I think Hypno-man is entirely digital, just look at the eyes. This is what has kept most of Pixar busy for the last year, probably.
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Gman said 3:42PM on 6-27-2007
Does anyone else notice that this guy has a hidden slur when he talks?
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AT said 7:49PM on 6-26-2007
Did they update the video? I only saw 7.24GB or whatever it was. Not 70 anymore.
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bigjeff said 4:59PM on 6-26-2007
what about ringtones...how can you have an ipod phone and not be able to download any ringtones? doesnt make sense and seems like a huge oversight. anyone agree?
it doesnt even have to be via itunes, but what about direct to phone downloads like you can do with any other cingular/att device?
just seems odd to me...unless they just arent telling us yet...
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Infi said 5:39AM on 6-27-2007
I'm somewhat dissapointed that it syncs bookmarks with Safari and IE, but not Firefox. Makes Mozilla COO John Lilly's concerns sound a little more valid.
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