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After snooping around online and reading about the iPhone's detractors and lovers, I have a few things I just have to say. Ignorance is really annoying.
First of all, cost and value are entirely subjective. If one cannot afford an iPhone and a service plan, or cannot justify the cost, don't buy one. Not buying an iPhone is a better alternative to whining about it. If, after making the purchase, you feel buyer's remorse, there is a 14-day period in which you can return the phone in its original packaging and everything that came with it.
First of all, let's do the math here. You are purchasing a phone capable of e-mail (though not the best), web surfing (EDGE or WiFi), and an 8GB iPod.
The average cost of a new smartphone WITH a two-year contract for AT&T is anywhere between $250-450 dollars. We'll take the conservative average there and say that a decent smart phone will be $300 plus tax. Add to that the cost of a new 8GB iPod from an Apple store and that's another $250 with tax. In the end, you've spent nearly $600 and you still have to carry around two devices.
Personally, I think the iPhone is cool even though I didn't get caught up in the hype. I think the touchscreen and resolution and capabilities are amazing. So far, I've read about "issues" about the touch screen. You can't really use it in freezing cold weather, rain, or if you have a bandage on your finger. First of all, I don't know of too many people who need to surf the net or make phone calls in the middle of a blizzard. Second, if there's a bandage on your finger you can't forget that you have nine other equally capable fingers for dialing. These EXCUSES are like saying you desperately want a Ferrari but it would be impractical because you live on top of a mountain accessible only by a dirt road. If you find that owning or using an iPhone is impractical, DON'T BUY ONE!!!
Another issue I've found is the whole internet/3G business that people are moaning about. Again, this is all entirely subjective. If you feel you can wait 6 months to a year and expect Apple to release a 3G model, then by all means -- wait. Don't poke fun at the people who bought one now because they wanted it. You're not any better than them because you're holding out for something "better" -- something entirely SUBJECTIVE and up to the individual. Just how much do you folks use the internet when you're out and about, anyway?
I suppose people love to complain. You don't like AT&T. You can't justify the cost. It isn't cool enough/revolutionary enough to spend hundreds of dollars on. It doesn't have 3G. A touch screen has its drawbacks. The email client sucks...
Well, here's an option that might come as a huge surprise to you all: You don't have to buy one! As with the car example, it's like saying you'd totally buy that sports car you're lusting after, but it doesn't have some capabilities you need/want and it has a lot of other stuff with it that is entirely impractical. Well, I think most of you have answered your own questions.
First of all, cost and value are entirely subjective. If one cannot afford an iPhone and a service plan, or cannot justify the cost, don't buy one. Not buying an iPhone is a better alternative to whining about it. If, after making the purchase, you feel buyer's remorse, there is a 14-day period in which you can return the phone in its original packaging and everything that came with it.
First of all, let's do the math here. You are purchasing a phone capable of e-mail (though not the best), web surfing (EDGE or WiFi), and an 8GB iPod.
The average cost of a new smartphone WITH a two-year contract for AT&T is anywhere between $250-450 dollars. We'll take the conservative average there and say that a decent smart phone will be $300 plus tax. Add to that the cost of a new 8GB iPod from an Apple store and that's another $250 with tax. In the end, you've spent nearly $600 and you still have to carry around two devices.
Personally, I think the iPhone is cool even though I didn't get caught up in the hype. I think the touchscreen and resolution and capabilities are amazing. So far, I've read about "issues" about the touch screen. You can't really use it in freezing cold weather, rain, or if you have a bandage on your finger. First of all, I don't know of too many people who need to surf the net or make phone calls in the middle of a blizzard. Second, if there's a bandage on your finger you can't forget that you have nine other equally capable fingers for dialing. These EXCUSES are like saying you desperately want a Ferrari but it would be impractical because you live on top of a mountain accessible only by a dirt road. If you find that owning or using an iPhone is impractical, DON'T BUY ONE!!!
Another issue I've found is the whole internet/3G business that people are moaning about. Again, this is all entirely subjective. If you feel you can wait 6 months to a year and expect Apple to release a 3G model, then by all means -- wait. Don't poke fun at the people who bought one now because they wanted it. You're not any better than them because you're holding out for something "better" -- something entirely SUBJECTIVE and up to the individual. Just how much do you folks use the internet when you're out and about, anyway?
I suppose people love to complain. You don't like AT&T. You can't justify the cost. It isn't cool enough/revolutionary enough to spend hundreds of dollars on. It doesn't have 3G. A touch screen has its drawbacks. The email client sucks...
Well, here's an option that might come as a huge surprise to you all: You don't have to buy one! As with the car example, it's like saying you'd totally buy that sports car you're lusting after, but it doesn't have some capabilities you need/want and it has a lot of other stuff with it that is entirely impractical. Well, I think most of you have answered your own questions.
