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Jul 11, 2008 3:32 PM

Original iPhones come back to life as iPod touches

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1. Jul 11, 2008 3:52 PM in response to: Macworld
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Hello,

If anyone would like to donate an original iPhone (or a 3G for that matter) to someone with brain injury who can use it to compensate for their deficits, I will make sure it gets to them. My webpage is www.BrainInjuryChaplain.com. If you are interested, please send me a private message or email me.

Blessings,
Patrick
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2. Jul 11, 2008 4:09 PM in response to: Macworld
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An original iPhone almost seems better to me than an iPod Touch (other than the recessed headphone jack). The iPod Touch doesn't have a speaker!
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3. Jul 11, 2008 4:13 PM in response to: Macworld
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iPod touches don't have cameras, either.
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4. Jul 11, 2008 4:17 PM in response to: Joe_Mac_User
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Thats a really good point. Also, a microphone. How can you use recording apps on a normal iPod Touch?
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5. Jul 11, 2008 4:27 PM in response to: Macworld
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Don't forget that a disabled iPhone can still be used as a regular phone while you're at a wifi hotspot, using VoIP software.

I plan to give away my old iPhone to a friend who cannot afford one for himself, though.
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6. Jul 11, 2008 4:37 PM in response to: Macworld
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I'll keep the original Iphone, I am very happy with it I have no problem connecting to the internet where ever I am and I don't have to pay AT&T an extra 15.00 a month for the same service.
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7. Jul 11, 2008 4:53 PM in response to: Macworld
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How would it be even the TINIEST bit legal for Apple to brick peoples iPhone Classic. There would be hell to pay once that came out. I'm surprised that you would expect any less than what actually happened.
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8. Jul 11, 2008 5:20 PM in response to: Macworld
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The iPhone isn't really "disabled" is it? If you put a sim card in it it's still a fully functional phone, right?
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9. Jul 11, 2008 6:38 PM in response to: Macworld
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I would say it's probably also a backup phone if your iPhone 3G goes in for service or runs out of juice, and it's an emergency phone. I believe it should still be able to call 911, even without a SIM card.
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10. Jul 12, 2008 6:04 AM in response to: Macworld
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So can I buy an iPhone from a friend and use it as a touch?
Would I have to erase all the data when I plug it in to my iTunes?
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11. Jul 13, 2008 9:32 AM in response to: Macworld
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Now for Apple to give the Touch the same features as the original iPhone, (mics, speakers, video...) and re-release it at a cheaper price... ;)
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12. Jul 16, 2008 2:23 PM in response to: Macworld
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I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but according 'geniuses' at two different apple stores, a de-activated iPhone1.0 can used as an ipod touch -only- until you re-sync itunes. After that, it's a brick.
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13. Jul 20, 2008 4:34 PM in response to: mikeliebhold
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mikeliebhold wrote:
I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but according 'geniuses' at two different apple stores, a de-activated iPhone1.0 can used as an ipod touch -only- until you re-sync itunes. After that, it's a brick.

This isn't correct. I'm using my original iPhone, synced with iTunes on two different Macs (so far), to test apps for reviews.

Dan Frakes | Senior Editor, Macworld
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14. Jul 20, 2008 4:48 PM in response to: Dan Frakes
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I've heard that it will act like a brick if you have a SIM card in it. If, like me, you got a new SIM, you may need to pull the old one to get the iPhone to work properly without cell service.
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