Monday, 3 December 2007

Why I will not buy an iPhone

I have seen some discussions on the web why one should not buy an iPhone. These are a few of the arguments:
  • No browser downloads.
  • No possibility to add attachments to mails.
  • Limited bluetooth: no file transfer.
  • No usb mass storage support.
  • No filesystem access.
  • No flash or java in safari.
  • You can't use the phone as a modem.
  • No copy and paste.
  • No landscape mode outside safari.
  • No junk mail filter.
  • No Instant messaging.
  • No GPS.
  • No wireless contact sharing.
  • No 3G.
  • No voice dialling.
  • No wireless sync.
  • No stereo headset bluetooth support.
  • No customizable MP3 ring tones.
  • No voice memos.
  • No LDAP client access.
  • No games.
  • No MMS.
  • No lyrics in iTunes.
  • Locked to certain markets.
I'm note even sure all of them are true, but I know that I do not care about any of them. Some of those functions, I might have used if they had been available, but none is a killer.

My only reason for not buying an iPhone is that it is too heavy. I want something small to fit in my pocket - preferably my breast pocket like the iPod nano. There will probably be new and lighter versions of the iPhone. Then I'll take out the wallet.

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