Once in a while

Thursday, July 05, 2007

Every now and then I will jump on the technology bandwagon and buy the first version of some new piece of hardware. The iPhone was one of those times. I was anticipating the release of this sweet device since I first watched the the keynote. Fortunately, I had plenty of time to contemplate purchasing the device or waiting for a later release.

I feel like I made an informed decision. By the time it was ready for purchase I already most of what it could and could not do. While I think $600 is way more than a phone should cost, I also think to stay on the leading edge and have the newest stuff you are going to pay a premium (that's my excuse).

Here is a list things that are good and bad about the phone. For any iPhone junkies about there, most of this will be old news. For the rest of you, you might learn something.

Pros:
- Visual voicemail (see a list of each voice mail and choose the one you want)
- Built in google maps with squench zoom features
- POP3 / IMAP mail client access
- Very intuitive contact management features.
- Full blown safari web browser
- Nice iPod interface

Cons:
- No GPS. This would be a great addition for the google maps.
- No external storage (mini SD, micro SD, CF, etc.)
- Edge only, no 3G network. When browsing the web or google maps you can see why higher speed would be nice.
- No SMS multicast. For the life of me I cannot figure out how to send a text message to more than one recipient.

The list of features above is not complete but points out items that I specifically like or dislike about the phone. I am still looking for a nice case for it. I am scared I am gonna drop it. I want a case that doesn't completely ruin the appeal of the streamlined look of the phone.

 

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