iPhone RF and Audio Quality?

[viewfly]

Does anyone have iPhone RF and audio quality opinions? How does it compare to other brands in non city locations?

[Mobile Mike]

Originally Posted by viewfly

Does anyone have iPhone RF and audio quality opinions? How does it compare to other brands in non city locations?

I can't tell you about rural coverage, but as far as RF quality, it does quite well. One thing I have to mention is that I use the phone on T-Mobile, which isn't the best in my area. Nonetheless, I have yet to have a dropped call while using the iPhone.

Audio quality is better than I expected. I don't hear the same GSM hiss I hear on other phones, but I can't say the phone's audio is the best I've experienced, though it's not bad at all.

Overall it's a pretty decent phone. The UI is phenomenal. It is missing some things, but the 3G version addresses some of the shortcomings.

I'm happy with it, but it is not the greatest phone I've ever owned. Don't believe all the hype.

[Eric47]

the regular iphone is not good in low signal areas. alot of breaking up and noise.

IMO the new 3G motorolas are good and Samsungs. att 3G devices seem to have much better RF particularly at low signal ranges. i would expect the 3G iphone to be the same.

[Charlyee]

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viewfly, Couple of my friends have the iPhone, I find the voice quality on both the Treo & the 6131 clearer & more crisp. Signal strength is hard to judge since I am in a very strong at&t area.

Ofcourse I maybe a tad bit biased

I look forward to your take on it.

[viewfly]

Thanks everyone.

I decided today. Come July 11th, I will be picking up the iPhone!

[bobolito]

Originally Posted by viewfly

Thanks everyone.

I decided today. Come July 11th, I will be picking up the iPhone!

We'll be on the same boat, but I will wait a bit longer than that.

Although I was deceived by the audio quality transmitted by the iPhone. Picks up a lot of background noise and distorts/garbles too much.

[Eric47]

Originally Posted by bobolito

We'll be on the same boat, but I will wait a bit longer than that.

Although I was deceived by the audio quality transmitted by the iPhone. Picks up a lot of background noise and distorts/garbles too much.

i agree, but believe the 3G one should remedy these things.

Blackberrys also pick up a huge amount of background noise generally also, i use to think it was just a flaw of bar phones. but since i went back to my 8525 ive noticed that 3G helps block out alot of that background junk you here, and you get a better sound.

HTC needs to work on their speaker phone though, its terrible in SQ compared to most phones.

[Charlyee]

Originally Posted by bobolito

We'll be on the same boat, but I will wait a bit longer than that.

Although I was deceived by the audio quality transmitted by the iPhone. Picks up a lot of background noise and distorts/garbles too much.

I guess I will be missing this boat for now.

Originally Posted by Eric47

i agree, but believe the 3G one should remedy these things.

Blackberrys also pick up a huge amount of background noise generally also, i use to think it was just a flaw of bar phones. but since i went back to my 8525 ive noticed that 3G helps block out alot of that background junk you here, and you get a better sound.

HTC needs to work on their speaker phone though, its terrible in SQ compared to most phones.

I hope the 3G one is better. Although the voice quality on my 6131 is much better than that of the iPhone, as is the the voice quality on the BB Curve. So I am not necessarily convinced that with no other changes, going 3G will be the cure for the poor voice quality on the IPhone.

I guess we will know from our very own viewfly pretty soon.

[viewfly]

no,No,NO...

I 'm putting my fingers in my ears, I don't want to hear negatives now that I made my mind up!

It took me too long to decide on a new phone. You guys are bursting my bubble

JK. My significant daughter (SD) tells me that her friends sound fine. But she has a BB.

When you guys say audio quality, of course you mean the way the iphone sounds to you on whatever phone you have?

Probably because the iphone user is doing that crazy ipod dance while talking. too much movement.

Bobolito, glad to have a tech companion going on my boat. We can get Charlyee to paddle with her Treo.

All seriousness aside, it is a fun phone with lots of features. There always is that return policy, so I will try it out. Plus I have 30 days to cool my heals until the 11th, or 12th, or 13th whenever I my turn in line will come up.

But I'm lucky, since it is suppose to be a present, my SD will be holding the place in line while I get a beer at the mall.

Plus I have 30 days to come up with a new avatar

[RJB]

Originally Posted by bobolito

We'll be on the same boat, but I will wait a bit longer than that.

Although I was deceived by the audio quality transmitted by the iPhone. Picks up a lot of background noise and distorts/garbles too much.

This is why I wish they would put the mic pointed toward the face and not to the ground.

[Mobile Mike]

I don't know what you guys are talking about regarding iPhone call quality. I've actually noticed an improvement in sound quality on the iPhone versus other phones I've used with T-Mobile. Maybe the issue is with AT&T.

I have passable signal levels with T-Mobile in my area and call quality still sounds fine. I haven't had a dropped call on the phone yet.

Viewfly, get the phone as you've planned. I believe you will enjoy it. Plus you will be getting a newer and improved version than the one I have, of which I'm happy with.

I've had the iPhone for over a month now and I am not enamored with it. I like the phone a lot, but I didn't get it with expectations that it would be the greatest phone I'd ever purchased. I goes quite nicely with the LG Voyager, though...

What I can say is the UI is second to none. It is nothing short of phenomenal.

[Charlyee]

viewfly, I hope it is all you want and more. I am looking forward to your review, it sure looks like you will be the first one on the board with a 3G IPhone. My answers are embedded within your post below

Originally Posted by viewfly

It took me too long to decide on a new phone. You guys are bursting my bubble - Sorry that wasn't my intention

When you guys say audio quality, of course you mean the way the iphone sounds to you on whatever phone you have? - Yes, I was

Probably because the iphone user is doing that crazy ipod dance while talking. too much movement. - That would be my guess also, and would you please post a picture of you doing so. .

We can get Charlyee to paddle with her Treo. - Sorry I will be in a different boat.

All seriousness aside, it is a fun phone with lots of features. There always is that return policy, so I will try it out. Plus I have 30 days to cool my heals until the 11th, or 12th, or 13th whenever I my turn in line will come up. - Yes it is a fun phone and I do hope you get it. It is just not my kind of phone since it lacks a few of the key features that are important me

Originally Posted by Mobile Mike

I don't know what you guys are talking about regarding iPhone call quality. I've actually noticed an improvement in sound quality on the iPhone versus other phones I've used with T-Mobile. Maybe the issue is with AT&T. - Sorry, if it was a provider issue it would affect all my phones. You must be comparing the quality with all your Samsung Phones.

I've had the iPhone for over a month now and I am not enamored with it. I like the phone a lot, but I didn't get it with expectations that it would be the greatest phone I'd ever purchased. I goes quite nicely with the LG Voyager, though... - Umm so the claim to fame for the IPhone is it goes quite nicely with a Verizon LG?

[Eric47]

Originally Posted by Mobile Mike

I don't know what you guys are talking about regarding iPhone call quality. I've actually noticed an improvement in sound quality on the iPhone versus other phones I've used with T-Mobile. Maybe the issue is with AT&T.

I have passable signal levels with T-Mobile in my area and call quality still sounds fine. I haven't had a dropped call on the phone yet.

Viewfly, get the phone as you've planned. I believe you will enjoy it. Plus you will be getting a newer and improved version than the one I have, of which I'm happy with.

I've had the iPhone for over a month now and I am not enamored with it. I like the phone a lot, but I didn't get it with expectations that it would be the greatest phone I'd ever purchased. I goes quite nicely with the LG Voyager, though...

What I can say is the UI is second to none. It is nothing short of phenomenal.

the 2G iphone on the receivers end will sound very noisy. it just is not a crisp sound. i dont see it as a carrier issue as i have many phones on att and they almost all sound better on the receiving end then iphones usually do. 3G cures alot of the junk in a call from my experience with it.

[Mobile Mike]

Originally Posted by Charlyee

Oh, if only I could blame it on Samsung (of which only the Blackjack I like, BTW ).

Charlyee, I though you knew the Voyager and iPhone are cousins?

Seriously though, I really haven't experienced the audio quality issues with the iPhone. My calls on the phone don't sound any worse than the different Nokia's I've used with T-Mobile. If anything I have the same issues with signal quality as I've had with other phones on T-Mo. I put the blame on T-Mobile's passable, but marginal, signal for that.

If there is an audio quality issue, I guess it hasn't been bad enough to make a noticeable difference to me. All I can say is that I like the iPhone.

[Charlyee]

Originally Posted by Mobile Mike

Oh, if only I could blame it on Samsung (of which only the Blackjack I like, BTW ).

Yes, the Blackjack is very nice, too bad it didn't have a full function PDA. My A670 (CDMA) was also very good btw.

Originally Posted by MobileMike

Charlyee, I though you knew the Voyager and iPhone are cousins?

No comment!

Originally Posted by MobilrMike

Seriously though, I really haven't experienced the audio quality issues with the iPhone. My calls on the phone don't sound any worse than the different Nokia's I've used with T-Mobile. If anything I have the same issues with signal quality as I've had with other phones on T-Mo. I put the blame on T-Mobile's passable, but marginal, signal for that.

If there is an audio quality issue, I guess it hasn't been bad enough to make a noticeable difference to me. All I can say is that I like the iPhone.

Well first of well I meant the the voice quality on the receiving end. I have never called out on an iPhone so I don't know how that is. Secondly, I have very sensitive ears, I can tell whether a friend of mine is on his 6126, V3xx, or the SLM and for the record, he sounds the best on his "Crappy Samy"

[josephd]

Originally Posted by Charlyee

Yes, the Blackjack is very nice, too bad it didn't have a full function PDA. My A670 (CDMA) was also very good btw. No comment! Well first of well I meant the the voice quality on the receiving end. I have never called out on an iPhone so I don't know how that is. Secondly, I have very sensitive ears, I can tell whether a friend of mine is on his 6126, V3xx, or the SLM and for the record, he sounds the best on his "Crappy Samy"

Hmmmm, whom might that be Charlyee?And for the record the SLM's bulid quality is not better than the 6126. Where the SLM feels a little cheap in my hand, the paint peeling all over the place on the 6126 is unacceptable for a Nokia.But getting back to voice quality, I never noticed the difference between the two phones and others have said I was crystal clear on my 6126.

[viewfly]

Thanks WA members for all the feedback.

I'm still getting the phone as of today. I just wish they would give long term subscribers some break from standing in line on July 11th.

I might have to make use of that hidden iphone (and ipod ) feature. Take the two earbuds, rub them against each other in a circular motion, separate them, say, 'CLEAR' in a loud voice and apply to your chest. The battery has enough charge for one heart restart.

I might pass out in the heat, standing in line at the mall.

In the meantime, I'm looking what kind of case to get for it. Any suggestions?