Everyone seem's to have been getting a massive hard-on for the recently announced Apple iPhone 3G version.
Yes, it's less than a year since Apple first showered us with it's first iPhone (which cost £269 in the UK) and now we are told Version 2.0 is on the way, and is likely to be in stores very soon.
Every gadget-geek, techno-nerd and Apple corporate stooge will be clambering over their mother's to get one, I am sure.
With the time approaching when I will be eligible for an upgrade, I thought "Perhaps I will get an iPhone v2.0".
After all, I love my iPod (and I'm a recent convert to the iPod, after having an iRiver for several years).
But, despite all the video's showing me what the new iPhone can do, I am not convinced.
Sure it has some good features, but are they enough?
Take a look at what you can expect:
What’s new:
- 3G download speeds of up to 1.8 mbps – offers faster on-the-move web browsing and faster access to other data services such as email and map downloads.
- Integrated GPS – enhances the existing Google Maps function to pinpoint a user’s exact location on a map. Can also offer directions.
- iPhone 2.0 software – offers access to the new App Store, where users can buy a range of applications, from games through to educational, health & fitness and social networking programmes.
- New business features – including push email, remote calendar and contacts synchronisation.
- Flush headphone socket – which lets you use non-Apple headphones.
- New contact search function – making it easier to find contacts in your address book. Bulk texts and emails delete function.
- Support for more languages – including Chinese and Japanese.
It doesn’t have:
- Video.
- Cut and paste text between applications.
- A2DP Bluetooth.
- High-quality still photographs.
- Flash.
- Personalised ringtones.
- Picture (MMS) messaging.
- Voice recognition.
- Voice dialling.
- Expandable storage
It doesn't even have video.... lame!
I bought a Nokia 6234 in September 2006 which had video calling, and you're telling me that almost 2 years later Apple can't even get THAT right?
Sure, maybe video calling is still "too new" and Apple have decided to include features which are more commonly used. Like Bluetooth perhaps.
But wait - it doesn't have that!
Want a fancy ringtone for that special someone? Buy a Nokia, because Apple won't help you.
Feel like drunkenly sending naked pictures of yourself to your boss? Well, Apple spoils that party (whilst possibly saving your job, but still....)
Add in the fact it takes crap photo's during the day, and dark, crap photo's at night and not even the promise of a super helpful Google Maps function can save it.
Sorry Mr Jobs, you're going to have to wait a little longer to get your greasy hands on any more of my money.
(But feel free to send me a free one, you tight c*nt)