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Some waiting on iPhone improvements before buying
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Using the "I'm waiting for an update" argument, in consumer
electronics, means that you'll wait forever, 'cos there will always
be updates.
It's just like buying a computer.
Pick something that meets your needs, and looks like it'll meet
them long enough for you to be comfortable with your purchase,
or don't buy one at all.
You'll be sitting on the fence for a very, very long time if you're
thinking Intel or AMD doesn't have an update in 180 days (or
less!).
Get rid of AT&T (or at least the exlcusivity deal)!
Most other phones don't cost $600 with a 2-year contract. Considering the cost and hype of this phone, using the "other phones don't do it" argument is a little ludicrous. I would imagine if you are dropping $500-600 on a phone, you would be willing to spend a little extra each month for a faster data network.
I would have been totally sold on the iPhone if it would be available on Sprint or even Verizon, both considerably faster and more reliable networks in my area.
As for the "always waiting for updates" argument posted above, what people are waiting on are the first batch of updates. What people are most concerned about are updates to fix any kinks, bugs and nuisances prevalent in the first iPhone release. They're talking about supposed "fixes" more so than "upgrades".
that the keyboard is unfriendly, that it's too expensive and that
the network is too slow. Stop already! You haven't even been
given one to actually use before reviewing it. Or is that the
problem? You weren't invited to the big kids' dinner table. So
you sit at the other table looking at what the big kids get to eat.
What ever will happen once the phone actually comes out? Then
what will we have left to talk about? I imagine empty pages of
blogs, sites un updated for lack of anything worth writing about
and dead airtime on television. All because of a little iPhone!
1.) No support for Blackberry / Exchange Activesync or even syncing with Outlook
2.) no 3G (UMTS or HSDPA)
Price really isn't a factor for me if the device works and works good. I am willing to pay a premium for a device that merges all the functions together like the iPhone does, but even more importantly that it does it well. Apple is essentially cutting out business users without at the bare minimum Blackberry or Exchange support. I still think the iPhone will be a success, just not as successful as it could be with a few added features.
It does make you wonder why when Apple offered the iPHONE to VERIZON & SPRINT why they politely declined??? Chances are as rumors say is that people requiring service will not be able to bring their units to AT&T/CINGULAR directly but have to mail them to APPLE.
- Apple blew it
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by biceps20
June 28, 2007 7:25 PM PDT
- Why would you marry what is arguably the world's most advanced
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See all 36 Comments >>phone to a network that cannot do justice to its capability? Steve
Jobs: Location, location, location. You wouldn't build an
architectural dream house right under the final approach to a busy
airport runway right? Why put this phone on AT&T? Ugggh. My
Treo 755 is ringing. Gotta go bro.