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Deadbeat is kind of a harsh term... but the essence of the article is true. Here is a list of current options that people have if they want a prepaid iPhone. There aren't that many options-- basically you can hack it, move, or get somethign else.

But I think it's coming soon-- there are rumors of this already, and it just makes good business sense. Here's a list of reasons why it a prepaid iPhone makes sense for Apple and AT&T.

but like i wanna be able to txt my update thru my phone, and it change myspace too, is that possible? – Kinleigh, on August 23, 2008 08:46

yes there is DSL only option. Careful though, they won't want to give you the offered rebates b/c you don't have their landline.

Yes, I have a data-only Treo. The data plan costs a little more (like ~$5) than it would if I also had a voice plan on it (but it's still way cheaper than actually putting a voice plan on it).

I think there are also special plans available for deaf or hard of hearing users, but I don't have any experience with this.

Yes, data only is available on EDGE, GSM, and UMTS networks from AT&T Mobility in the form of Laptop connect PC cards.

Now let's just calm down everybody... Calm... calm... whew. – BigPixture, on August 07, 2008 22:08

Shawn: I stated I was asking the developer if he could implement the functionality that isn't there. You don't need to write a paragraph reinforcing what has been made clear. As well, ping.fm has been mentioned (in this thread and in other myspace twitter threads) many times and people say they just don't want to use it. – Thomas, on August 07, 2008 21:17

Thomas, twittersync only syncs one way (MySpace -> Twitter) not the other way around. What everyone is looking for is a way to update their MySpace status automatically with their latest Twitter status.

I've been using Ping.fm for this for a few weeks and it seems pretty stable. Had a few issues initially, but now it seems to be working fine. The only drawback is you have to update Ping.fm instead of Twitter for messages you want posted to your Myspace account AND Twitter. Still a better solution than twittersync. – Shawn, on August 07, 2008 20:09

I've contacted the developer to see if the ability to go twitter to myspace is possible. – Thomas, on August 07, 2008 19:34

I did try that, but it looks like it only sends updates FROM myspace TO twitter. I don't care to use myspace, and want Twitter to update myspace for me. – l0u13, on August 07, 2008 19:24

Uh, twittersync does this and has since April. There's several results on apps.myspace.com for twitter, did nobody look there?

I don't know what Nuri is talking about, Meetup.com provides private URL based iCal feeds that Google Calendar supports without having to exchange login data between the sites. – Thomas, on August 07, 2008 19:12

I too, would like twitter to keep my myspace status up-to-date. I never use myspace, but I keep a profile because I have friends on there who don't use facebook (or twitter).

That requires using a different site, which is not an ideal solution. Facebook has an app to pull your tweets in automatically; why can't Twitter do something similar for MySpace? (I don't have a MySpace, I'm just interested in this issue.) – Voyagerfan5761, on July 28, 2008 17:58

I shad this same question, signed up for Ping.fm and it is working well.

It's already extremely flawed, basic and simple to understand .

There, fixed that for you. You left out the most important part of the sentence :p

If you're a developer, the development software emulates an actual iPhone, eliminating the need for the actual hardware.

I am a developer. I have used the iphone emulator. Tell me, how do you test your code that takes advantage of multi-touch? Or how about leverages the GPS functionality? The answer, of course, is that you install the software on your iphone.

Also, if you're developing for an iPhone, you're most likely going to own one too.

And we all know how stable the iPhone is when running non-apple software. Rock solid. It doesn't crash every other day or drain the battery faster.
And of course, no development effort would have more than one developer. And they all would of course iPhones.
And no developer would ever want to make some money off of an iPhone while still choosing to have his crackberry.

You assume way too much. You know the old saying. I'm sure it gets you in to trouble in other places in life, also.

If you only want to use it for a short period of time. If that's the case, with most any phone, you're going to be S.O.L.

Except in the cases where, you know, you purchase a pre paid cell phone plan. AT&T calls it GoPhone.
Here's a list of some other prepaid plans: http://www.consumersearch.com/www/ele....
Prepaid phones are common.

I'll stop bugging you all with my common sense and let you get back to climbing slippery hills wearing slippery shoes! (Or whatever it is you do for fun).

Your common sense isn't bugging us... in fact, I haven't even seen any around. How can it bug us in absence? But don't scared off! I'd love to hear you come up with a rational argument about why having choice is bad. Granted, as you said above "I never said choice is a bad thing.", but what you *are* saying is that choice is a bad thing in this instance. I wholeheartedly disagree with the notion that choice is *ever* a bad thing. I am of sound mind, some skill, and severe opinion. I make my choices well and easily.

Oh good lord. Why do I return to this little room of nonsense?

Scott:
My analogy, though easy to twist and turn, most likely will never work in your brain, so I wont try to dumb it down any. It's already extremely basic and simple to understand.

-Thor
The more you speak, the more tangled your argument becomes.

If you're a developer, the development software emulates an actual iPhone, eliminating the need for the actual hardware. Also, if you're developing for an iPhone, you're most likely going to own one too.

And if you're leaving the country, the iPhone fits nicely in your pocket. Neither the Peace Corp or Marines have any anti-iPhone regulations. I do see what you're saying though. If you only want to use it for a short period of time. If that's the case, with most any phone, you're going to be S.O.L.

I'll stop bugging you all with my common sense and let you get back to climbing slippery hills wearing slippery shoes! (Or whatever it is you do for fun).

Better, is better. That's not my opinion, it's fact.

Once again, you assume a value judgment that is based upon maximizing dollar/minute ratio, as Thor mentioned above, that is not always the case.

They don't serve ramon noodles at a Steakhouse.

And I also don't sign a two year contract with a steakhouse. In fact, your analogy is an epic fail: The fact that there is no *best* food is a perfect match with what we are trying to explain. If I crave ramen, that steak isn't going to satisfy me.

Actually, I think it's the monopolies (and those that behave like them) that are going to have the hardest fall of all. But seriously, you haven't offered much of an argument for why it isn't rational for us to desire choices for our cell phone plan. I can give you several good arguments for why the choice is sensible. For instance, if I'm a developer and need a phone to test for a few months. Or perhaps I'm going to be leaving the country to join the Peace Corps or Marines in nine months but want to use the iPhone until then.

Perhaps calling other people idiots isn't such a smart policy.

Better, is better. That's not my opinion, it's fact. I never said choice is a bad thing. I'm just saying, if you qualify for the proper phone and data plan, why would you want the choice of an inferior plan?

They don't serve ramon noodles at a Steakhouse, but you're pissed out of your mind that it's not on the menu. Get out of the "me, me, me!, more, more, more!" attitude. I hope it's not too far of a fall for you when you come back down to earth.