Photo--- (AP) Steve Jobs shows off the iPhone.Tech-geeks the world over have been celebrating the news about the latest greatest offering from the geniuses at Apple. The newsroom was buzzing over this much needed upgrade, how can you go wrong with a really cool device that combines a phone, an iPod, a Mac like interface and free, push technology e-mail.
I was already budgeting for the new phone, the unlimited Internet package, and planning for a serious bump in the money I already spend on iTunes.com.
But then I heard the catch, and what a huge deal-breaking catch it is. I can’t use the greatest piece of techno-gadgetry.
Why? Because the phone is only going to be released to customers of Cingular Wireless. I have to wonder how many people are going to pull the plug on their existing service to go with the new phone. Would you?
Since we’re talking about Apple and the iPod, there was an Internet-fueled story that said the iPod is poised to take a fall as the premier portable music player -- being replaced by things such as the Zune. However, as many people who tried to download music the day after Christmas knows, the fall isn't coming anytime soon. There were so many users that they were unable to pull down music because the servers were overloaded. Are the iPod junkies still out there? Is it an overrated toy?
Let me know.
3 comments:
I think the AppleTV that is coming out is the most impressive thing. Basically it will work like an IPOD, it syncs with your computer automatically. It will wirelessly sync with your iTunes library and load any movies, music, or pictures into a box that you can watch on your TV. I believe this will replace DVD's. This was released on the same day as the new iPhone. Watch out DVD makers! This invention will push me to jump on the Apple bandwagon. Check it out at http://www.apple.com/appletv/
I hadn't heard "the catch." Bummer. I was wanting an iPhone, but I don't know if I'd want one badly enough to switch phone service. It would be one less thing to carry with me when I run, though.
APPLE TV. Now that sounds cool. What a great little gadget!
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