Storing excel, word and pdf files on iphone. - Page 2

Judex · 01-14-2009, 02:41 PM

Always wonderful to see People who want to help. Thank you very much.

Yes Microsoft Windows and Apple Mac OS are different. I agree. Since most People use Excel, Word, and Adobe pdf files, Apple should have given the facility Drag and Drop of those files to IPhone. This should not be difficult, and should have been an inherent facility of the IPhone.

Though I am ready to buy third Party Applications, I still have a problem ! Mauritius Telecom / ORANGE introduced the Iphone to Mauritius, but did not make sure to have Mauritius listed in the list of Countries at the Apple Store. So, in any way, I cannot create an account at the Apple Store, and I am stuck !!!!

The third Party Applications always drive me to the Apple Store. They do not sell the Applications by themselves. As I cannot create an account at Apple Store, I am stuck.

If Somebody knows of a site where I can buy the third party applications direct, please let me know.

Well, Guys, thank you very much for trying to help me. I wish I could offer all of you a beer party.

Thank you.
Judex.

Judex · 01-14-2009, 02:46 PM

Does it allow you to edit your Excel files on IPhone ? If not, you will still need to carry your laptop around in case you need edit your files.

In another post, I also explain that I cannot create an account at Apple Store because Mauritius is not yet listed in the Countries list.

Thank you, Mate.
Judex.

Judex · 01-15-2009, 02:32 PM

Further to my cry for help, today I discussed with the responsible Persons at the Mauritius Telecom /ORANGE.

They introduced the IPhone to Mauritius and probably sold many, but Mauritius Telecom/ORANGE has not yet finalized agreements between themselves and the Apple Store !!!!!! So, the Buyers of the IPhones cannot buy nothing from Apple Store. Worst of all, the Buyers of the IPhone have to pay a monthly charge of over Rs. 1,250.00 and keep waiting !

I have no possibility to contact the Apple Store to complain. Can somebody send my complaint to Apple Store, please.

I have the feeling that I made a very bad investment in buying an IPhone. My previous Imate JAMA was much better as I could Drag and Drop my Excel, Word, pdf files easily. I did not have to buy Applications to get this Drag and Drop facility !

Can Apple Store add Mauritius in their List of Countries and accept my payments by Credit Card ? This should be easy !

Thank you.

Kind regards,
Judex.
judexy22@hotmail.com

Ainkor · 01-16-2009, 08:25 PM

Originally Posted by Judex

Further to my cry for help, today I discussed with the responsible Persons at the Mauritius Telecom /ORANGE.

They introduced the IPhone to Mauritius and probably sold many, but Mauritius Telecom/ORANGE has not yet finalized agreements between themselves and the Apple Store !!!!!! So, the Buyers of the IPhones cannot buy nothing from Apple Store. Worst of all, the Buyers of the IPhone have to pay a monthly charge of over Rs. 1,250.00 and keep waiting !

I have no possibility to contact the Apple Store to complain. Can somebody send my complaint to Apple Store, please.

I have the feeling that I made a very bad investment in buying an IPhone. My previous Imate JAMA was much better as I could Drag and Drop my Excel, Word, pdf files easily. I did not have to buy Applications to get this Drag and Drop facility !

Can Apple Store add Mauritius in their List of Countries and accept my payments by Credit Card ? This should be easy !

Having been a long time windows mobile phone user, I feel your pain about some of the functionality of the iPhone.

Doesn't mean its a bad phone, just different. There are some programs out there that allow some BASIC spreadsheet editing and some BASIC file storage capabilities but the reality is that the iPhone is not nearly as Microsoft friendly as windows mobile.

Some work around: (I know you don't have access to the App store, but still listing them)

Storing Files on your iPhone from inside windows:

http://i-funbox.com/

I certainly will not vouch for this program, but it does allow even a non jailbroken iPhone to have files put on it. I have only tested it out and my anti-virus does not freak out on it but who knows.

Excel viewing:

Discover (Free ad supported, off the app store)

MobileFiles free

Both of these apps allow you to transfer files via wifi to the iphone and then you can view them on the phone.

Excel editing

MobileFiles Pro - Paid app from the app store. Unfortunately it does a pretty crummy job of editing but you can edit them.

Word Editing:

None that I have seen.

Word Viewing:

Both of the above files alow for that.

PDF Viewing

Same.

The fact of the matter is that no matter what, you will not get anywhere close to the ability to edit excel files on the iPhone as on a microsoft device. Even when other newer programs come out they will be much different than the dsktop computer system paradym that Windows Mobile has.

As far as the app store, I would suggest saying you are from a different place if you really want access. Most likely you arent going to get busted and besides, the Apple Police wont come after you anyways.

WPeterson · 01-16-2009, 09:55 PM

one thing called "memory stick" can help ya perfectly.
but one problem, iphone can't read your excel, word or pdf files....
so i just recomm Google Docs and acrobat.com to make use of online strage with 3g network, i guess...

Judex · 01-16-2009, 10:17 PM

Thank you my friend.

Eventually, I will buy another mobile with the Microsoft facilities.

Cheers,
Judex.

Judex · 01-16-2009, 10:22 PM

Thank you very much my friend.

Cheers,
Judex

TarekElsakka · 01-17-2009, 03:22 AM

Keep in mind that every possible good feature will probably be in the iPhone but you'd have to download a 3rd party application for it. The stock iPhone sucks

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Bosco115 · 01-17-2009, 12:19 PM

Maybe you should have looked at the feature set of the iPhone and what was available before you bought it with the sole purpose of editing MS Office documents. Don't you think this was quite a shortcoming on your part?

Do your research before you buy. Sheesh.

Judex · 01-17-2009, 02:33 PM

Hi Bosco115,

Thanks for your post.

Before I bought the IPhone on the Day of presentation in Mauritius, 19-12-2008, I asked one of the Guys. He confirmed that I could store my Excel files etc. on the IPhone. This means he was not aware and just said yes !!!!! Stupid !

Next week, I shall have appointment with a high Official of the Mauritius Telecom/ORANGE to sort this "Misrepresentation" by one of their Guys.

Cheers !
Judex