Review: Apple iPhone leaves users wanting more - CNN.com.
Good review except for a few, pretty misleading errors:
- “the iPhone’s SIM card will not work in other AT&T phones” – no, owners can, in fact, use the iPhone’s SIM card in another AT&T or unlocked GSM phone.
- “you can use the calendar as an event reminder or a to-do list as well” – actually, the iPhone doesn’t have the ability to sync or display to-do lists.
- “AT&T’s EDGE network just doesn’t cut it for all other surfing” – a completely subjective statement. I would bet it does cut it for some people.
- “[the iPod app is] trapped within a device that will cost you more than $1,000 a year just to own.” – technically this is incorrect, as you can immediately cancel your AT&T account after activating the iPhone; it will still work as an iPod and internet device.
- “if you cancel your AT&T contract, the iPhone becomes a paperweight” – again incorrect. Canceling your AT&T contract does not render the iPhone inoperative.
They did get a lot right though, including this statement:
Even iTunes users who may already be jaded about using the Cover Flow mode on their personal computer will be surprised at how the experience is changed by using the iPhone’s intuitive touch screen.
I totally agree.