I’m not going to try and put down the Android platform, since I haven’t played with it, and, at least on paper, it actually looks like quite a compelling software platform.
The first iPhone hardware was widely and rightly criticized for it’s recessed headphone jack
I get that there’s no desktop sync, it’s all linked to your google account and all happens in that ill-defined “cloud.” I’m not sold, but I get it.
As for the hardware… only 1GB of memory, but upgradeable with an SD card slot, so whatever – I’m not going to argue.
However…
All I want to ask about the new G1 Phone is: How do you make an all-in-one communication/media device that doesn’t have a 3.5mm headphone jack? Why the need to purchase an extra adapter for what’s supposed to be an all-in-one device?
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When the iPhone was first announced, I thought to myself “neat.” then went on with my life. I had an iPod. I had a cell phone. Life was good.
However, a couple of months ago my contract with my wireless provider expired, and a few weeks before that, my iPod was pick-pocketed.
Now, my phone still works fine, but I’m considering upgrading to a smartphone. I would also like a new iPod. Suddenly, the iPhone becomes an intriguing option, and the flashy, yet useful (in that “why-hasn’t-anyone-else-done-this-yet?” kind of way), visual voicemail doesn’t hurt.
But, as we’ve all heard by now, Apple is preventing anyone from offering an incentive by dropping the price of the iPhone with a new contract. So, cost is definitely a consideration.
Let’s look at that cost and compare, shall we? Read More »