Iphone and the 370

chrisw169 · 05-03-2009, 03:51 PM

on the 3.0, if you already have an iphone do you just download the updates?

Diversion · 05-03-2009, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by chrisw169

on the 3.0, if you already have an iphone do you just download the updates?

Yes, if you're an iPhone owner, all updates are free. Only people with iPod Touch's have to pay a small fee to upgrade to new firmware.

Jay

k.alexander · 05-12-2009, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by takimbe

I have a base, so I had to buy an aftermarket HU to get the feature, BUT i have tried it in my friend's Z, which is a fully loaded touring, and the iphone syncs up with the Z just fine. the only gripe is that like everyone above has said, there is no way to get the address book on the screen of the HU.

and yes, battery life does suck with the iphone. with 3G and BT enabled, i can literally see the battery bar drain to nothingness right before my eyes.

As for the battery life. If you simply reduce screen brightness from default 50% to closer to 25-30% (you won't see a difference, unless you're holding two phones next to each other), your bat life will increase dramatically.

I am a very heavy iphone user. Everything, 3G, Wifi, BT, is always on. Email is checking every 15min. I use it as a phone, and as an iPod in my car and pretty much everywhere else. I sit online on it, pretty much every free moment of my life.

i know.

By the end of the day, my battery is usually only 25% depleted, at worse it's in the 40-50% range. I do not have a car charger, and I only charge at night, every night.

spearfish25 · 05-03-2009, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Diversion

iPhone works beautifully with my Z.. it connects everytime I start up immediately and people say I sound fine (well they say it sounds like they are on speakerphone, but that's a given) and I hear them just fine.. no crackling/interferences/etc.

HOWEVER.. the bad news.. iPhone doesn't support Contacts transfer (you should already know this, iPhone contact transfer is a no-go for any bluetooth device with the iphone). On the other hand, you can spend some time hand typing in all your contacts into your Navi unit atleast and when that person calls, it will show their name so in the end, you're not missing out on any functionality except for the easy import feature.

I hope that when 3.0 iPhone software comes out they will support contact transfer since they are finally implementing A2DP stereo BT.

Jay

Actually, the iPhone WILL transfer contacts depending on the car's system. On my 2007 Audi A4, my entire contacts phonebook was downloaded to the car and I could scroll through them using the car's controls and the car's display. Unfortunately, this doesn't work on the Nissan system (370Z or my wife's Altima with nav).

Diversion · 05-03-2009, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by spearfish25

Actually, the iPhone WILL transfer contacts depending on the car's system. On my 2007 Audi A4, my entire contacts phonebook was downloaded to the car and I could scroll through them using the car's controls and the car's display. Unfortunately, this doesn't work on the Nissan system (370Z or my wife's Altima with nav).

Wow really.. good to know - sad that it doesn't work for us Nissan people. =(

cwj370 · 05-03-2009, 06:20 PM

Love my 370, love my iphone!! They work beautifully together!!

Educ8r · 05-04-2009, 04:55 PM

I love the iPhone, it works well with my 370! Just FYI a new iPhone will be released this summer as well as 3.0 firmware with a ton of new features! I would wait until June to purchase!

Um yeah...I love Apple products!

chrisw169 · 05-04-2009, 05:04 PM

I went to the cingular store today to get more info about the iphone and updates and what not, anyways they told me that they were not aware of a new iphone coming out anytime soon. They did say that they are coming out with the new software but that will just be a download and that they are not aware of the phone itself changing... Did they just not know what they are talking about or is there really a new phone coming out as well?

Educ8r · 05-05-2009, 07:56 AM

Yeah just disregard what I said about a "new" iPhone. To all who are interested in buying an iPhone buy one NOW! By all means don't wait.

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Originally Posted by chrisw169

I went to the cingular store today to get more info about the iphone and updates and what not, anyways they told me that they were not aware of a new iphone coming out anytime soon. They did say that they are coming out with the new software but that will just be a download and that they are not aware of the phone itself changing... Did they just not know what they are talking about or is there really a new phone coming out as well?

k.alexander · 05-12-2009, 02:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Diversion

HOWEVER.. the bad news.. iPhone doesn't support Contacts transfer (you should already know this, iPhone contact transfer is a no-go for any bluetooth device with the iphone). On the other hand, you can spend some time hand typing in all your contacts into your Navi unit atleast and when that person calls, it will show their name so in the end, you're not missing out on any functionality except for the easy import feature.

I hope that when 3.0 iPhone software comes out they will support contact transfer since they are finally implementing A2DP stereo BT.

Jay

Dont know what you guys are talking about. But my buddy just leased an ML Benz, and his 3G iPhone phonebook transferred just fine to the car's navi.

Anatoray · 05-03-2009, 07:31 PM

I didn't support iPods until that were windows compatible, and cannot speak of how they work with Apples, but my iPod shuffle and iPod video both allowed me to simply copy and paste music into them using the windows explorer.

dp11 · 05-03-2009, 07:55 PM

Just want to tag along with the other comments. Iphone works fine with my Z, just wish I could transfer my contacts.

Bobba Booey · 05-03-2009, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by chrisw169

For everyone that has an iphone, do you use the bluetooth on the 370 w/ it? How would you rate it and how clear are you when using it? I am about to buy a new phone and I am contemplating on the iphone. What are your thoughts on the phone itself? Would you recommend it and what are the cons of it? Thanks for your input

I would recommend waiting for the new iPhone, just like you did on the Z. You could have gotten the 08 for a big discount just like getting the iPhone 3G at a discount. You waited for the new the Z so wait a couple of months for the new iPhone.

Anatoray · 05-04-2009, 05:23 PM

AT&T and Apple Stores a like are not allowed to talk about any new products that may or may not exist until they are officially announced by Apple. The 3.0 software was announced something like a month ago, and a new iPhone has been alluded to by way of patents, rumors, and a statement detailing Apple product time frames that mentioned iPhone's in June.

From that statement, past trends, and other evidence, many have theorized that a new, or several new iPhones will be announced in mid June. These range from basic hardware updates, iPhone minis, to a Verizon iPhone like device.

Jungle Prop · 05-04-2009, 09:04 PM

My experience has been the opposite. I think the iphone is an amazing device and has the most easy to use interface out there. My biggest complaint is the battery life, which is horrible. After reading some articles online I have found these helpful tips. Turn off Location Services if you don't need it all the time. Dim the screen down signifigantly. If you don't need 3G all day, turn it off. Leave Bluetooth off in the car if you can't leave it plugged in. I have done these things in different combinations and the battery life has been MUCH better. I know it sucks but you don't have to do them all. The screen and 3G are biggest battery eaters. That being said this device is second to none in my opinion. The 3.0 update will finally give us Cut and Paste and MMS. The camera does suck however. As a frequent flier this device is a life saver when on the road or airplane. Itunes is somewhat of a pain in the @ss. By the way, the Bluetooth works fine in my car although call quality is not the best. There is no new iphone coming anytime soon to ATT, initial discussoins have been made with Verizon, but Apple is locked into ATT until 2011.

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Educ8r Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 397 Drives: a car Rep Power: 18	I love the iPhone, it works well with my 370! Just FYI a new iPhone will be released this summer as well as 3.0 firmware with a ton of new features! I would wait until June to purchase! Um yeah...I love Apple products! __________________ imagination + creativity = endless possibilities

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Jungle Prop Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 22 Drives: 09 6MT NAV TOUR Rep Power: 18	My experience has been the opposite. I think the iphone is an amazing device and has the most easy to use interface out there. My biggest complaint is the battery life, which is horrible. After reading some articles online I have found these helpful tips. Turn off Location Services if you don't need it all the time. Dim the screen down signifigantly. If you don't need 3G all day, turn it off. Leave Bluetooth off in the car if you can't leave it plugged in. I have done these things in different combinations and the battery life has been MUCH better. I know it sucks but you don't have to do them all. The screen and 3G are biggest battery eaters. That being said this device is second to none in my opinion. The 3.0 update will finally give us Cut and Paste and MMS. The camera does suck however. As a frequent flier this device is a life saver when on the road or airplane. Itunes is somewhat of a pain in the @ss. By the way, the Bluetooth works fine in my car although call quality is not the best. There is no new iphone coming anytime soon to ATT, initial discussoins have been made with Verizon, but Apple is locked into ATT until 2011. Last edited by Jungle Prop; 05-04-2009 at 09:06 PM.

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05-03-2009, 03:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
chrisw169 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Lewisville, TX Posts: 42 Drives: 93 Honda Del Sol Rep Power: 18	on the 3.0, if you already have an iphone do you just download the updates?

05-03-2009, 06:20 PM	#6 (permalink)
cwj370 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Tennessee Posts: 121 Drives: 09 370z Bl Tour Auto Rep Power: 18	Love my 370, love my iphone!! They work beautifully together!!

05-04-2009, 05:04 PM	#8 (permalink)
chrisw169 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Lewisville, TX Posts: 42 Drives: 93 Honda Del Sol Rep Power: 18	I went to the cingular store today to get more info about the iphone and updates and what not, anyways they told me that they were not aware of a new iphone coming out anytime soon. They did say that they are coming out with the new software but that will just be a download and that they are not aware of the phone itself changing... Did they just not know what they are talking about or is there really a new phone coming out as well?

05-03-2009, 07:31 PM	#11 (permalink)
Anatoray Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 794 Drives: 09 BLK 370Z Rep Power: 19	I didn't support iPods until that were windows compatible, and cannot speak of how they work with Apples, but my iPod shuffle and iPod video both allowed me to simply copy and paste music into them using the windows explorer.

05-03-2009, 07:55 PM	#12 (permalink)
dp11 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: cali Posts: 42 Drives: 2009-370z-White-Auto Rep Power: 18	Just want to tag along with the other comments. Iphone works fine with my Z, just wish I could transfer my contacts.

05-04-2009, 05:23 PM	#14 (permalink)
Anatoray Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 794 Drives: 09 BLK 370Z Rep Power: 19	AT&T and Apple Stores a like are not allowed to talk about any new products that may or may not exist until they are officially announced by Apple. The 3.0 software was announced something like a month ago, and a new iPhone has been alluded to by way of patents, rumors, and a statement detailing Apple product time frames that mentioned iPhone's in June. From that statement, past trends, and other evidence, many have theorized that a new, or several new iPhones will be announced in mid June. These range from basic hardware updates, iPhone minis, to a Verizon iPhone like device.