<p>So I’ve been thinking of getting an IPhone for a while now, but as with everything else at this point I’m having to weigh its usefulness at home against its usefulness at the Academy. I know I’ve heard that people are allowed to and do have them, but is it really worth the extra expense considering what you have to spend on the data plan? With the early restrictions on media, I’m sure a lot of the usefulness at all wouldn’t come around for quite a while, but I’m in need of a new phone and plan anyway. To all those that have and use IPhones, is it worth the expense?</p>
<p>Once you’re a 4*, the “restrictions on media” aren’t going to stop you. I’m just being honest here…</p>
<p>my friend has one and loves it. personally, i don’t see the need since we have laptops, etc. i just want a phone that can call and text, so its not worht it to me.</p>
<p>bascially your upperclassmen will say “don’t use the iPhone to do things you’re not supposed to”, but as in most cases, it’s really up to you whether or not you hold yourself accountable.</p>
<p>I purchased an iPhone 3G last summer and absolutely love it. Sure, it’s a luxury but I don’t have a lot of other vices that cost a lot. Having everything in one device - work email and calendar, home email, itunes, ability to watch movies and TV shows - it’s an amazing device. And add on all the apps you can get from the App. Store and I don’t think there’s anything on the market like it (for the moment). I can’t speak to what you can and can’t do when you’re a Doolie but if you’re getting more than a basic cell phone the iPhone is the way to go. You might also want to consider the coverage that AT&T provides in your area to avoid an unpleasant surprise with spotty or no coverage.</p>
<p>Speaking as a preppie I can say they are VERY useful, but we don’t have the 4* restrictions either.</p>
<p>What I have found to be the most useful you can also find on other phones but is integrated nicely into the iphone. The notes, clock, external email, and weather prediction programs have proven especially useful. </p>
<p>Full internet access is nice, but as eagle said it weighs against what you would do with your laptop.</p>
<p>The map features aren’t really going to be that important to you since C. Springs really is pretty easy to navigate and without having a car you probably will figure out where most things are before it is important anyway.</p>
<p>Can you access a wi-fi network with your iPhone at USAFA? Is the non-wi-fi network 3G?</p>
<p>no wi-fi on your iphone here.</p>
<p>…which isn’t legal.</p>
<p>The non wifi network is usually 3G, it varies a little, depending on where you’re standing, and if you hold your mouth just right, lol. I’ve love mine, the google map thing comes in handy when you’re out on the weekends looking for stuff to do!</p>
<p>i just use my GPS when i go out. that works pretty well, even in TX at 5 am when it’s really really foggy and you have no idea where you are and you can’t read street names ;)</p>