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No iPhone For 64-Bit Windows

Posted by kdawson on from the very-fine-print dept.

Mizled writes "After buying a new iPhone yesterday and bringing it home to sync and activate it, I found out that Windows 64-bit is not supported. Neither XP 64-bit nor Vista 64-bit works with the iPhone. I called the Apple support line and the rep said I needed to downgrade my computer from a 64-bit operating system. I also posted about my concerns on the Apple iPhone discussion forums, but my post was quickly removed."

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  1. Look on the bright side... by niceone · · Score: 5, Funny

    the rep said I needed to downgrade my computer

    Look on the bright side, he could have told you needed to upgrade to OSX.

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    1. Re:Look on the bright side... by speaker+of+the+truth · · Score: 5, Funny

      I thought by downgrade he did mean switch to OSX.

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  2. Some or the other by CSHARP123 · · Score: 4, Funny

    People are waiting in line to buy our product and you are complaining about not working in 64 bit OS. Man, this was not released to people like you. The buyers we thought would shell out this kind of money to buy our product will only be running 32 bit OS. You sir, should get a life. Thanks Apple Customer support.

  3. Re:Locking down by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    wow - I've never actually seen someone use "through" for "threw." I've seen the opposite - but you've correctly spelled the longer, incorrect, homophone. Congratulations sir.

  4. Re:The Zune doesn't work on 64 bit windows, either by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    You BOUGHT a Zune! Bwa ha ha ha

  5. Re:virtualize man! by Hal_Porter · · Score: 5, Funny

    Or buy a phone that doesn't make you jump through hoops to use it? I can't believe you're actually saying people should use kludges just to use a phone. Amazing.

    It's not just a phone, it's the iPhone. Apple fans queued overnight to get one. Some dude sold his corneas on eBay just to get the $500. He can't see for shit anymore unless he holds it a few inches from his face, but he's got his iPhone and he growls at people like a dog when they try to take it away.

    You've got to be more careful. Apple fans monitor these forums. What you posted may get you bitten by some blind fanatic.

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