My thoughts on…the iPhone
The Razr has become dull. The Chocolate has melted. The Helio is now just a phone. The Blackberry has been squashed, and the Blackjack has nothing up its sleeve. What could do this, you may ask? If you really have to ask, then you probably don’t know about the latest and greatest superphone to hit shelves. Behold! The iPhone! I’ve been hearing rumors about a combination iPod and phone for years. In fact, one of my friends told me that his aunt owned one. He was obviously mistaken. I saw it yesterday over at the Apple website, and it was so breathtakingly beautiful that it caused me to stare at the screen for at least 15 seconds. Why? It’s ok. Only a techie would understand my reaction. As I beheld the spectacle, my eyes got watery. It was either because of the sheer beauty of it, or the knowledge that I wouldn’t be able to buy one.
Unlike your ditsy girlfriend, the iPhone is more than just a pretty face. It has so many features that if I were to go in depth, I’d have to devote an entire post to it. But here are the more striking features. Obviously it’s got an iPod built in, but now it’s in widescreen. The screen is touch-sensitive (and hopefully smudge-resistant). The phone is operated using the touchscreen and operates just like a normal phone. Nothing revolutionary here, except for being able to import contacts from your computer or the Net. Web surfing is done via Safari (what else) and it’s got WiFi capability. It also features Apple’s signature polished minimalist look.
It was unveiled on Tuesday at MacWorld. It is being heralded as “the end of the cell phone” by some, and Steve Jobs called it a “magical” device that would “change the world.” I think Apple is up to something. I think they are trying to use the success of the iPod to finally throw a brick through Windows’ dominance. The phone will feature OSX and Safari, and if people get used to these programs, then maybe they won’t be so reluctant to switch to Macs. After all this chit chat, you probably want one right? Well you’ll have to fork out $500 big ones to get your hands on the 4Gig version, which isn’t even the high end one. That honour belongs to the 8Gig version will sell for $600. Both will require a 2-year contract with Cingular. Yes, this is the “discounted” price. So until it’s released in June, you’d better cut back on partying, shopping and eating.
Every techie I know is talking about this ‘phone’. I will admit I like BUT I think I will wait for the 2nd generation phone. AFTER it works out all the little quirks that it may/will have.
My experience with using a Qtek 9100 touch screen to make phone are not happy ones. You just WISH you had a phonepad. So I think that is one thing Apple will look into again. Another thing though is
using WiFi on ur phone with no qwerty ?? THAT is going to be difficult and cumbersome with a on-screen keyboard.
That is my 2cents still. It looks kewl and everything but just a regular ipod with some added features.
i’m one of em techies that are going crazy over this phone. the iphone does cost a lot but when you think about the features you must see that it is quite a bargin
I like the technology but am not a fan of the square basic shape. I appreciate the devices for what they can do but styling is a big part of my decision. Strangely enough I’m not a Razr fan but I now have one (all be it by default lol). I guess we just have to each decide what we are willing to tolerate.
500 is a slot a doe to spend on something that small, really, I was shocked.
My god it is just a fancy phone, it will not make everyone drop their phones to buy one of these high priced toys just because it has Apple’s name on it. Once the lawsuit is settled and Apple loses millions it will just disappear.
boooooo.. on the iphone.. its neat. pretty and what not. but its not a smart phone and for 600 it should be.. thats my take on it.. i’ld like to extend my phones capability a bit if i fork out 600 for it. no iphone for this guy. apple can put that one back on the shelf.
Me nuh rate it, and I don’t think it looks that hot either.
Doesn’t do anything for me but than am not a techie:) I just find it’s too many things at once
Phones getting to fancy for me these days. As long as it can call, text , play a few songs, take a few pics, mi kriss. Those phones are for people who live on the road and never have a chance to sit at a computer, send an email browse the net etc.