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Re: Iphone? Should I?
The only thing a 3G-equipped iPhone will provide over the current incarnation is faster internet connectivity ... when you can't connect via Wi-Fi. If you're going to be around a lot of Wi-Fi hotspots, then 3G connectivity is irrelevant. The current iPhone uses AT&T's EDGE network to get to the internet when the phone is not connected via Wi-Fi. EDGE can be frustratingly slow at times ... and surprisingly competent at others. But it's definitely not a "deal stopper".
IMO, Since you've never owned a cell phone, I think you'll be "blown away" by the iPhone.
Remember, you'll be getting all of the following (and more) in one handy device:
* 2 Megapixel Camera (which I'm using a lot more than I thought I would.)
* Video iPod - With a very nice integrated Widescreen display. The iPod functionality alone on this device is *spectacular*. You can store hundreds of songs, and there are free podcasts available on almost any imaginable topic. Add in the ability to view rented movies at any time anywhere and it's almost mind-boggling. And all of this functionality is an easy sync away via the iTunes software on your computer.
* PDA - Store hundreds of contact numbers, email, and street addresses; keep up with your schedule; maintain notes and "tickler" reminders.
* Email - Send and receive office email, Gmail, Yahoo mail and more.
* Google MAPS - Access the popular Google MAPS right on your phone via a customized-for-the-iPhone interface. The recent 1.1.3 software update even adds a "You are here" button which works via cell phone triangulation.
* Internet Browsing via Safari which comes close to providing a "desktop internet experience".
* Hundreds of Web Apps customized for the iPhone interface. And native application support will be officially coming next month.
* A Phone - Which you can use almost anywhere! (And it integrates nicely with most of the other applications.)
* An innovative Touch Screen Interface so you can easily "tap in" to all of the included inherent power of the phone.
There's really no need to wait!!
Joseph
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