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[smphbear]

Help me out while I search through this massive thread!

I'm thinking of getting an iphone after learning recently about an application for autistic communication called proloquo2go. It is quite expensive. Has anyone used this?

Any other applications for ages 2-6, any related to autism, sensory disorders? Are there apps for parents dealing with these topics? Thinking that an iphone in social situations may help keep my son entertained and focused (easier to take along than back packs full of flashcards and games).

Honestly, I don't know where to start. I've searched the iphone web site, little overwhelming. My phone right now is so basic. I don't even text!

I would second holding out for the new Iphone that should come out in June. Now that the leaked photos are confirmed, the next generation looks very good.

I am the tech director for a private school. I know that proloquo2go is used by school districts for students with autism. I was also told that some of the apps released by an autism society are free this month in honor of autism awareness month. We do not have any autistic students, so I didn't go looking. Hope this helps!

 

[GAN]

Was the person who told you all of that initially someone in the store or on the phone? I have occasionally encountered AT&T reps who try to stick you with an extra charge, I presume because they get a commission for it. I don't think that happens over the phone because I don't think those reps are commissioned for selling you features. They had my brother paying for an international calling plan for months and months after a trip until we caught it.

Initially, it was the rep in the store -I don't think he was trying to stick us, I think he was just not well-informed(he's been there for about a year or so). When we got home I decided to call and the woman I spoke to confirmed(but not beyond a doubt) that it could be added on monthly -but even so, she couldn't guarantee me that the charges in May would be covered even though I would pay for May. It's ridiculous that there is this much confusion. I had Sprint prior to AT&T, and Sprint was known for the worst service --pleeeease those surveys must have been taken by people who have either never experienced AT&T or ONLY have had AT&T and don't know better.

 

[mel746]

Initially, it was the rep in the store -I don't think he was trying to stick us, I think he was just not well-informed(he's been there for about a year or so). When we got home I decided to call and the woman I spoke to confirmed(but not beyond a doubt) that it could be added on monthly -but even so, she couldn't guarantee me that the charges in May would be covered even though I would pay for May. It's ridiculous that there is this much confusion. I had Sprint prior to AT&T, and Sprint was known for the worst service --pleeeease those surveys must have been taken by people who have either never experienced AT&T or ONLY have had AT&T and don't know better.

I used to have international calling bc I had an exchange student living with us. It was cheaper for me to add this feature and her use my cell phone to contact her family at home. I haven't had the data and phone to cover me while out of the country. It was on my monthly bill. The first bill I got after I added it I paid a prorated amount for the partial month when I added and the next month. I kept it for a few months after the student went home but we communicate more over the internet bc trying to catch each other with my differences is problematic. I did not have it for a year, I had it maybe 6-7 months. When I joined, it was month to month as with most extra services.

I wish you luck. We have had AT&T for awhile and their CSRs having always been helpful. I called and suspended service on my teenagers phone the other day bc she has to learn a phone is a privilege not a right and I don't supply phones to disrespectful children. They were very helpful and made sure I was aware I still would be paying for service which is fine but the data and phone portions of the phone are now rendered useless. It is amazing how pleasant my daughter has been the last few days. LOL

 

[cm387]

HELP!!!!! Hubbys phone has gone black. Tried hooking it up to iTunes but it doesn't even recognize the phone. Tried charging it (he says it's fully charged) and nothing. Any suggestions?? Anyone have anything similar happen?? TIA

 

[sarahsar]

HELP!!!!! Hubbys phone has gone black. Tried hooking it up to iTunes but it doesn't even recognize the phone. Tried charging it (he says it's fully charged) and nothing. Any suggestions?? Anyone have anything similar happen?? TIA

I would try a hard reboot of the phone - hold the home button and on/off switch until it completely powers off, then turn back on. If that doesn't work, I would call Apple/bring it in to be checked.

 

[jcb]

HELP!!!!! Hubbys phone has gone black. Tried hooking it up to iTunes but it doesn't even recognize the phone. Tried charging it (he says it's fully charged) and nothing. Any suggestions?? Anyone have anything similar happen?? TIA

I agree with Sarahsar. Also, when the phone batter is quite low, it takes several minutes of charging before iTunes will recognize it.

 

[heartsy77]

If I upgrade to the 3GS can you my dd use my old 3g (without att service obvioulsy) as an I pod touch?

 

[sarahsar]

If I upgrade to the 3GS can you my dd use my old 3g (without att service obvioulsy) as an I pod touch?

Yes.

 

[Willow1213]

If I upgrade to the 3GS can you my dd use my old 3g (without att service obvioulsy) as an I pod touch?

Yes, just do not place a sim card in it. Make sure the software is up to date before you do so, because it is a little tricky to update the software once it no longer has a sim card.

 

[luke]

If I upgrade to the 3GS can you my dd use my old 3g (without att service obvioulsy) as an I pod touch?

I'd personally hold fire til the next one is announced tho, and if you would still prefer a 3gs, then it will be cheaper too

 

[Willow1213]

We leave for Italy in 2-weeks. Just for convenience we added on the International Phone Plan($5.99/mo) -the only benefit is that we'll be charged .99/min vs 1.29/min. I expect that over the 2-weeks we are there we will make more than 20mins of calls, making it somewhat worthwhile. The kicker is that, in typical AT&T clear as mud fashion, the rep mentioned that we should keep the plan until we see the charges from the time we are there billed -but it could take 2-3 months to actually see them on the bill. This sounds absolutely ridiculous -does any one have any experience with this? The data plan was a whole other issue -the store rep said we need to lock in for 1-year!! After calling the 800 number, they say it is monthly(different tiers, but we were looking at the 50MB plan for $59.99), but we concerned about the whole billing issue. Basically, if the data usage gets billed(to AT&T) in June and we had the plan for May only -the plan we payed AT&T for wouldn't cover the usage, and that could add up to huge money.

This is partially true. You do need to leave the minutes plan ($5.99) on until you see that the charges were billed. For most people this is 1-2 cycles. Now, as far as the data is concerned, it is month to month. The rep must have been confused, since the old unlimited data plans were locked in for a year (this has since been discontinued). Feel free to ask any questions, I work for AT&T Mobility, and we get these kind of questions all the time.

 

[heartsy77]

I'd personally hold fire til the next one is announced tho, and if you would still prefer a 3gs, then it will be cheaper too

Yes I will wait! When is the new one coming out?

 

[denise]

waiting too

 

[scubamouse]

The search feature here is lousy and this thread is great but oh so long.

Is there a disneyworld app that everyone here loves? I saw a few but wanted to get the disboard seal of approval before downloading.

TIA!

 

[yitbos96bb]

The search feature here is lousy and this thread is great but oh so long.

Is there a disneyworld app that everyone here loves? I saw a few but wanted to get the disboard seal of approval before downloading.

TIA!

IMHO, No one has nailed it yet with a great all inclusive app.

I would recommend the following to use inclusively:

Mouse Memo - Planner to store all your confirmations numbers, reservations, etc.
WDW Pal - Discounts you qualify for
E-Ticket - Access to the DIS, Reviews of Rides, Hotels, Dining.
WDW Dining - Menus
WDWeather+ - Weather
Park Hours - Park Hours and Show TImes
Transportation Wizard - Transportation software - Handy for newbies who don't use the transportation that much.
One of the Map Apps - I use the UPoint ones.

Some of these offer redundant features... for example, Menus are available on E-ticket, but I personally hate the way you have to go through it to get to them. They aren't easily acessible like with WDW Dining.

I have a few more, just versions of the same info by different developers. These are my favorites.

 

[Cyrano]

The search feature here is lousy and this thread is great but oh so long.

Is there a disneyworld app that everyone here loves? I saw a few but wanted to get the disboard seal of approval before downloading.

TIA!

e-ticket gets my vote

 

[Manda]

Yes, just do not place a sim card in it. Make sure the software is up to date before you do so, because it is a little tricky to update the software once it no longer has a sim card.

We gave DS one of our old iPhones to use as an iPod touch of sorts... left the SIM in (it wasn't activated, of course, since we'd transferred that number to a new iPhone) and never had any problems updating, etc.

 

[Disneybridein2k3]

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[denise]

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I know you removed the post but I was able to use your code and order one. Mine cost $ 22.21 with tax and shipping. I had to pay tax because I am in the same state they are....

thanks for the code...

 

[Sphyrna]

Looks like another prototype has been misplaced. It looks a bit more refined than the last prototype.

I have to admit, I was looking at info on the Incredible and Evo 4G last night and I'm starting to wonder if I'll get the next iPhone. I'd have to do more research on them and go try them out.