November 16th, 2006
I don't want an iPhone
Unless you've been living under a rock, you've probably been inundated with speculation and rumor about Apple's iPhone. Am I the only one that doesn't want one?
AppleInsider reports that Foxconn Electronics (a.k.a. Hon Hai Precision Industry Co Ltd.) has received an order from Apple for 12M iPhone handsets, that it will ship unlocked, equipped with a 2MP camera and even that iPhone could add 22% to Apple's earnings for 2007.
My problem is that I don't really want an iPod/phone hybrid - I'm more of a smartphone guy. Readers of this blog know that I'm a huge fan of the Treo (I live on the thing) and can't really see myself giving it up any time soon. The concept picture above (courtesy of iLounge.com) shows an iPhone as a smartphone, but that's a long shot. There's no prayer that Apple will release a smartphone right out of the blocks, besides Jobs hates PDAs, remember? iPhone is more likely to ship in a candy bar or slider form factor.
Granted, people that commute a lot via planes and trains may find an iPhone useful and students are certain to freak out over them, but for me it's not a great fit. Will I buy one? Probably, but not for use as my primary phone.
My question to you, fair reader, is "will you buy an iPhone?"
Use the survey before for simple yes, no, maybe answers. Elaborate on all your mobile phone wants, needs and baggage in the TalkBack below.
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Jason D. O'Grady is the editor of PowerPage.org, which has been publishing daily mobile technology news since December 1995. For disclosures on Jason's industry affiliations, click here or to view Jason's full profile click here.
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