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Story: Apple iPhone: a first look

Posted by: David Long (Wednesday 10 January 2007, 11:56 AM)

iPhone not for me

I like when multiple gadgets can be combined into one but this ipod phone merger just doesn't cut it for me.

The biggest let down is the lack of 3G support.

No doubt Apple fans and iPod sheep will grab this phone in droves and then buy again when a 3G model comes out 12months later.

I have to say I'd rather have Desktop App features combined with my phone than audio/video.

Even after 2.5years the XDA exec still is the top phone and will remain so until the new edition comes out later this year. With 4GB memory cards available for it you can watch video and listen to audio (in more formats than the iPhone). You can browse the web at 3G speeds, VPN the office or home, Video call, Download emails and open attachements whether they be video, photo, excel, word, power point or PDF. You can also get games but I usually leave that to my PSP.

Basically if I'm looking to upgrade the iPhone offers me nothing extra at a much higher price.

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