iPhone after using it now for over a month

I still love it!!!!

For those of you who don't have one, it really is a wonderful piece of technology. And, the Edge network actually works faster for me than my Treo did on Alltel. And best of all, it does not do a self-reset, does not lock up and actually works all the time. Unlike the Treo. And I took very good care of my Treo using all the recommended utility programs to make sure it runs. But in the end, the Treo is too much like a windoze box. Why use technology if you have to use programs to keep them running right. Why not use technology that you can use right out of the box and not have to add anything to do make them “just work.”

And, IMHO the iPhone is just as good for a business person or professional as the Treo and from what I can tell from other crackberry users, the Blackberry too. I can do everything and actually more on my iPhone than I could on my Treo. And yes, perhaps I can't edit a word document on my iPhone without adding a third party program, but that is why I have my MacBook with me 24/7. And, you can't edit a word document on the Treo without a third party either.

The built in Safari browser is really very good. And a lot of sites are now using the iPhone plug-in to make their sites even better on the iPhone. How many are doing that for the Blackberry or Treo? None that I can find.

And, as to the price change Jobs did. So what!!!! I got a credit from AT&T for $200.00 and even if I didn’t, I knew as most did that Jobs would do just as he did. The iPhone is going to do just what we all thought it would . It will change the way people look at cell phones and PDA’s. Once again, Apple is going to change the way people look at technology and the others will be let trying to play catch up. After all, look at all the iPhone want-to-be’s now that are coming out. It is laughable.

There are those who say, what if Apple comes out with a next generation iPhone. I hope they do. And the best thing about the iPhone, I can update its firmware by just plugging it into my MacBook and letting iTunes do an update. Updating and improving existing iPhones will be as easy as sending out a “windows” update. But, unlike a windows update, the update for the iPhone will actually work. Each time the firmware has been updated on the iPhone now, ,there have been little improvements. And there will be more to come when our new operating system comes out in October. I look for there to be some changes for the iPhone too.

So, for those who don't have an iPhone, take a hard look at one. It really is a great tool. And please, please don't cut it down unless you actually spend some time actually using one. You owe yourself that much.

Comments

[Greg]

Interesting discussion about your iPhone. Mine locks up all the time, only downloads email content about half the time. After reading your blog, I'm wondering if something is wrong with it. My sense is that if it worked as it should, it would be better than ice cream-- it just doesn't. I've been hopeful for the future, but maybe it's just mine.
Greg

[Grant D. Griffiths]

I will do a post. But I thought I would respond briefly to you on your question.

I too have a laptop. A MacBook what is wonderful. I carry it with me ALMOST everywhere I go. Almost is the key. I also use a PDA, previously a Treo and now the iPhone. So no matter where I am or what I have with me, I have my entire office in my pocket or my MacBook. I can also access my office server with my iPhone via a webbased application. That way if a client needs a document I don't have with me, I can send it to them. I can do the same thing with my MacBook, but, again, there are times i don't have it with me.

I don't like paper calendars. I do however, back up my computer based/PDA calendar in many forms. Paper being one of them. I have been a PDA user for sometime and just can't imagine not having one. Sync’ing is a breeze now too. Most of them will sync seamlessly to your computer either by Bluetooth or USB cable. It really depends on what computer system you use.

For me the biggest reason for the PDA is it is simple. I always have it with me. And the iPhone is nothing like I have ever used before.

If you have specific questions, please drop me an email. I am always available to answer questions from my readers. BTW, thank you so much for reading the Home Office Lawyer. I will be posting a new post today discussing a new project I am working on for the Home Office Warrior.

[Pam Parker]

Would you mind taking a step back and responding (or doing a post) on the question: what is the benefit of any PDA at all?
I admit, I'm way behind. I own a cell phone and laptop, although my laptop does have a wireless card so I can use it almost anywhere (one of the advantages of living in Austin, Texas, where even the Dairy Queen has a hotspot). But I have never used a PDA, and am not sure what benefit I would get from it.

Thanks, as always, for sharing your experiences.