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Apple iPhone

July 3rd, 2007 by rdyson

Because I’m sure you’ve never heard of it. I got one, and it’s sweet. But it might not be for you, just yet. There are plenty of reviews, (including a fantastic in-depth review over at Ars Technica) so I’ll give you my pros and cons so far.Pros

  • The screen is fantastic
  • The interface is really something…the level of detail is there
  • Net access is very fast on wifi, not too bad on EDGE
  • Cover Flow in iPod mode is awesome
  • Video quality is excellent…I would consider watching a movie on a plane or on a road trip

Cons (who knows if some of these will be remedied with software updates in the future?)

  • sync via Bluetooth, only using included sync cable or other ipod cable
  • Can’t buy things on iTunes…have to buy using your comp then sync
  • 8 gb (or 4!) fills up quick…I had to be pretty selective about what I put on there in terms of music
  • Google Maps program doesn’t know where you are…no GPS built in
  • Have to buy $20 unlimited data plan…and stuck with evil AT&T (although i’ve been with them for 4 yrs with no issues…)
  • Doesn’t interface with computer much yet…with my old phone I had a program (BluePhone Elite) that displayed caller ID alerts on screen and allowed me to send and read text messages on screen

What do you think? Has anyone else been disturbed enough to buy a $600 phone?

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