Before you rush out and buy an iPhone tomorrow, think about the MacBookPro launch. Bad screens, fans, batteries and don’t forget the problems with the motherboard. Owning version 1.0 of any electronic product is a dicey proposition.
Apple just increased the battery life and went from a plastic to a glass screen. Think about that.
If you already own a Treo, the jump to a $600 phone may not seem so bad. For many, it’s a huge jump from the free Razr to half a month’s rent.
People argue it’s a phone and an M3 player. Try going jogging with the iPhone. Not to be a naysayer, I’m sure the user interface and navigation will be intuitive and brilliant, as most Apple products are.
Speaking of getting something right, have you heard about the activation process?
Apple also said today that iPhone buyers will be able to activate the device using its popular iTunes program on either Macs or Windows PCs, a move that should cut down on the time people spend in stores this weekend. “Users will be able to activate their new iPhone in the comfort and privacy of their own home or office, without having to wait in a store,” said Steve Jobs.
I’m excited to see the iPhone, and I’m looking forward to owning the next version.