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It's Amazing How Much Time You Can Spend on Nothing!

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This is one of those Seinfeldian posts(ie it's about nothing) so if you're busy, just scroll down for my FYI word of caution if you're waiting to have your iPhone delivered to your home.

Well today I finally got an iPhone.  I got the iPad this summer and have smartphonehad the Droid X.  Let me say this.. I love Google!!  Not just because I want Google juice (hear me Google!).  

However one of the reasons I wanted to try the iPhone was because I heard you could actually make comments on ActiveRain with it.


That said I was this  close to getting the Samsung GalaxyS3.  I know a lot of former iPhone users who love this phone.   


I always have mixed emotions about getting a new phone... it’s fun to try out the new whistles and bells and yet it’s always a bit of a pain getting everything set up the way you want it.   

I have already downloaded Camera+(thank you Toni Weidman).


And if you have any favorite apps you’d like to share for this new iPhone user, please feel free! And if anyone out there is using the Samsung GalaxyS3, I would like to know if you can comment on AR with it.

 

iphone5And on a more interesting FYI note for those who might be waiting for their iPhone to arrive at home........

My great Fed Ex carrier told me today that he has heard of some people following the Fed Ex trucks.  They park down the street and if the carrier delivers an iPhone-sized package to a house, they will wait until he leaves then drive up and grab the box.  


If you’re thinking of leaving a note on the door allowing Fed Ex to leave your new toy... well... it’s up to you.





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Comments (28)

Bobbie Smith
Stroudsburg, PA
570-242-1891

Kathy, Guess it is not surprising but how sad is that.  You have to have one so badly that you follow the fed ex truck wherever it goes.  Next they'll be "knocking off" fed ex trucks like they do banks.  Oh wait a minute. They are already doing that.  Unfortunate.  Good luck with your new phone.

Sep 25, 2012 10:27 PM
Liz and Bill Spear
Transaction Alliance 513.520.5305 www.LizTour.com - Mason, OH
Transaction Alliance Cincinnati & Dayton suburbs

Kathy, Haven't converted to newer phones yet, still running Blackberry Storm IIs.  Not the greatest for surfing the Net, so haven't really tried commenting with them.  Just a matter of time until we convert to something newer like an iPhone.

Sep 25, 2012 10:49 PM
Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

Kathy...I just got an Ipad so I know exactly what you are talking about here. I love your post...lol

Sep 25, 2012 11:22 PM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Kathy, getting new equipment is fun, as long as you have time to PLAY and get used to functionality!     I just purchased an Asus tablet and downloaded all my necessary apps --- including Out of Milk for my grocery list!   Have fun with your new phone.

Sep 25, 2012 11:45 PM
Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®
RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI
Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

Funny, I finally just switched from my faithful blackberrys to a Samsung, and so far so good

Sep 25, 2012 11:53 PM
Karen Fiddler, Broker/Owner
Karen Parsons-Fiddler, Broker 949-510-2395 - Mission Viejo, CA
Orange County & Lake Arrowhead, CA (949)510-2395

My one frustration with my Galaxy Tab is that the AR code does not allow me to make comments. Drives me nuts, but it's an AR issue, not Samsung and I'm just not on the high priority list. :(

Sep 26, 2012 03:42 AM
Peggy Hughes/pha logistix, inc.
pha logistix inc - San Francisco, CA
SF NYC LA

Good luck with your new phone, Kathy.  While I'm sometimes tempted to switch over to Apple products, I think I'll stick with my HTC Evo (which I'm told is just as good as an Iphone 5s) until I somehow get convinced that Apple is a better product.

Sep 26, 2012 03:53 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

BARFF- a whole lot of You-know-what!

Frank- I told my good friend's daughter about it.  She expects it sometime this week, I think.  Thanks about LinkedIn.. I forgot all about it!

Amada- thanks for the input.   I actually tried making some comments yesterday and it worked, although, you're right..it's ok for a comment or two but I'd rather use the iPad or laptop. BARFF- stands for Best ActiveRain Friend Forever. 

Dianne- oh boy.. now I have lots to do!!!  I've only had the Droid so everything was geared to Google(which I love).  Glad you mentioned the QR Reader because I need to add that and USA Today, my list is getting long. I haven't tried the new maps under the IOS6 system yet but I heard there's been some problems. 

Fred- I met a young lady at the beach this past weekend who actually went to the Verizon store and paid $900 for a new iPhone.  Can you believe it!

Jared- you are like Larry and me.  He's actually very technical and can take apart and put together any computer, he's just not into the "gadget" part of it.  He just now got a smartphone. (Happy Birthday)

John(QMan)- oh dear... I'm so sorry for you.  Maybe Debbie will put your number in her "favorites" section!

Bobbie- Isn't that something!  My driver said that he pulls away from a house and is so busy he doesn't really pay any attention to any car that might pull up after him.

BLiz- from what I've seen and heard from Realtors the smartphones are making their lives so much easier.  It's just a matter of time before you're an Apple follower!

Jeffrey- Have you learned everything about the iPad yet?  I'm so busy it's hard to find the time to just sit and play with it. 

Joan- oh so glad you mentioned that one.. I forgot my grocery list!

Kristin- which Samsung did you get?  I'm trying to talk Larry into getting the Samsung Galaxy so I can play with it too. 

Richard- I know.. as soon as you buy something you're already behind.  I bought a refurbished iPad2 from Apple for that reason.  I may find a text or photo for you!

Karen- I know what you mean.  I tried to write a comment with my Droid and never could and you're right, it is not a function of the phone.  I don't know what phone you have but I had the DroidX.  I really didn't have a problem with the apps but it was hard making a phone call.

Peggy- I think if you look, for every Apple lover, you'll find a Droid follower!

 

 

Sep 26, 2012 04:26 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Kathy,

Ron will be getting a new one later next month when his contract is up for renewal.  Interesting story about people following the Fed EX, it just goes to show what buzz the Apple folks generate.  A

Sep 26, 2012 05:21 AM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

I'm with Peggy...Love my HTC Evo....EXCEPT for the AR comment thing.  Frustrating!  

Sep 26, 2012 06:31 AM
Conrad Allen
Re/Max Professional Associates - Webster, MA
Webster, Ma, Realtor

Hi Kathy.  I bought the IPhone last January.  I just went back to my Incredible 2.  I was average 7-8 dropped calls a day.  None with Droid and both with Verizon.

Sep 26, 2012 06:45 AM
Melissa Marro
Keller Williams First Coast Realty - The Marro Team - Orange Park, FL
Jacksonville Real Estate and Home Staging

I'm still waiting for mine to be delivered despite the fact that I ordered mine the day they became available online with Verizon. Everyday I hope to come home to my assistant and find out that it has arrived... to no avail. 

I'll check out camera plus... and thankfully since I have an iphone4, hopefully there won't be much of a learning curve - though I'm really looking forward to siri. 

Sep 26, 2012 07:38 AM
Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES
Tropic Shores Realty - Ich spreche Deutsch! - Spring Hill, FL
Florida Waterfront and Country Club Living
Kathy, sounds like you will be having fun with your new toy for a while. I'm using the Motorola Razr Droid and will have to wait a while to get the IPhone, I'm guessing by then, version 6 will be out! :-)
Sep 26, 2012 10:26 AM
Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor®
Lewisburg, WV
Lewisburg WV, the go to agent for all real estate
Kathy, I haven't decided about the iPhone...I checked it out at Verizon...when I do get the iPhone, my husband will get my Droid.
Sep 26, 2012 10:47 AM
Brenda Mullen
RE/MAX Associates - San Antonio, TX
Your San Antonio TX Real Estate Agent!!

Wow...thanks for the warning, although my hubby already got is iPhone5...guess he loves it.  My daughter has the Samsung GalaxyS3 and loves that too and I still have the iPhone 4S...I think I want to go with the Galaxy next though...although I do like the iPhone.  Enjoy yours!

Sep 26, 2012 11:42 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Alexandra- I bet there are a lot of people who will have their package left at the door and what a shame.  

Sharon- the main reason I switched to the iPhone was because of that capability.  

Conrad- I love Verizon.  I really didn't have a problem with dropped calls with my Droid.  There were times when I would try to call someone but call wouldn't go through until about 2 minutes later.

Melissa- I ordered mine on the first day they were taking orders and got mine yesterday, but I've heard there are some that will have to wait a few more weeks. I got the camera+ and I like the way it works. 

Silvia- I could have upgraded last year when the 4S came out but decided to wait for the 5. 

Rebecca- take a look at the Samsung Galaxy S3.. it looks good...bigger than the iPhone but really slim.  

Brenda-can you make a comment on AR using the Galaxy?  I'd be curious.

Sep 26, 2012 12:05 PM
Sheila Newton Team Anderson & Greenville SC
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices - C. Dan Joyner - Anderson, SC
Selling the Upstate since 1989

well, so dish... how do you like the iphone vs the droid? I have the Droid Razr and chose it because of the google platform..  I also looked at the Galaxy and Iphone first but decided to go with Droid...I would love your opinion on your decision after using the iphone for a little while. 

Sep 26, 2012 01:42 PM
Wayne Johnson
Coldwell Banker D'Ann Harper REALTORS® - San Antonio, TX
San Antonio REALTOR, San Antonio Homes For Sale

Kathy-One of the great things about technology is, it'll usually get even better. Imagine what the iPhone 6 will be able to do in a couple of years.

Sep 26, 2012 01:51 PM
Florida Tolbert Team Keller Williams Advantage
Keller Williams Advantage III Realty in Lake Nona - Orlando, FL
Keller Williams Land Luxury Division Specialist

Yeah anything for a buck.  These went for over $1200 on ebay during the last release. 

Sep 26, 2012 02:03 PM
Joy Daniels
Joy Daniels Real Estate Group, Ltd. - Harrisburg, PA

I love my DRIOD Galaxy III - I have not converted to the iphone, but there are many in my office that are true iphone lovers!

Sep 27, 2012 04:17 AM