Many techie people have iPhone (Time Magazine’s 2007 Invention of the Year) on the top of their Christmas wishlist. But I, as a part of the specified group, find them not as techie as a real geek.
Personally, I don’t have iPhone on my wishlist. It does not pass my standards of an ideal mobile phone. Here’s a roundup of reasons why:
- iPhones released in the market are theoretically locked to a certain array of mobile networks. Their list is quite limited so there’s a need to hack the phone if your provider is not listed. Now, for the real downside: iPhone firmware updates blocks these hacks so their is a need to hack it all over again. Real geeks are lazy, right?
- iPhone does not support 3G. A real ouch for mobile Internet users. The fastest capable technology in the iPhone is the EDGE technology, which is far too slow from the industry-standard 3G.
- iPhone users say that they frequently expriences lags. No first hand experience for this. The worst, some units even freeze so there’s a need to restart the phone. (It doesn’t have a Ctrl+Alt+Delete button). ;D
- iPhone is Apple’s first gadget in the field of mobile phones. They’re not that experienced in the field yet.
- iPhone’s platform is something new. To date, there are only a few developers developing iPhones applications (lesser selection of apps). Would you develop something great when it can only ran in one phone?
I believe my points are already sufficient. Now, I’ll ask you is iPhone on your list?
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My sister workd for Smart Communications here in Manila (she’s one of those training girls and she hosted last year’s Smart Christmas party). She said that the iPhone will be available from Plan 1200 and up. I guess what she meant was it will be free from Plan 1200 and up.
Aw, so Smart started giving out iPhones for their plan packages?
Goodluck to Smart. I’m on Globe
Nonetheless, iPhone will never be on my wishlist. I’d get a PSP or an iPod Video instead. Right now, the MacBook tops my wishlist.
Besides, I love my Sony Ericsson K800i, and I’m saving up on the K850i later next year.
i want iphone!
The iPhone is the only thing on my wishlist this chirstmas. Although I agree that it lacks functionality, I think the frills can pretty make up for it.
3G doesn’t really impress me. I’m more of a WiFi-person and the iPhone rocks in that area.
I so want the iPhone that I’m willing to trade my Dell Axim WiFi PocketPC (with 2GB SD + Windows Mobile 6) and Sony Ericsson W850i (with 1GB memory stick + tons of music, apps, and games) for it.
Anyone interested? ;o)
me too i dont need iphone and my reason is simple, i dont have money
i want TakeTv
It isn’t on my wishlist too. You have valid points to consider. I think I’ll be just happy with my nokia phone.
That is still ok, there’s still room for improvements and hope they can do that next year which I believe will be available for us.
The last time I was here, I couldn’t see this box. Glad it’s here and I can now greet you Merry Christmas!
I agree. But I still want to get one
But I don’t want to pay the price!
I don’t need an iPhone.
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I’m happy with my iPod and my Motorola phone.
The MacBook tops my techWishlist. I need one.
haha .. it’s not in my wish list as welll
.. my wish phone is sony ericsson w950i 
Consumer Electronics Exhibit opens this October
The biggest, most exciting interactive Consumer Electronics Show in the Philippines is set to open its doors on Oct. 24, Friday, at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City. The event, dubbed Consumer Electronics Live! (CEL) Manila 2008, will feature exhibitors showcasing the latest products and services in audio, video, digital imaging, computer products, home entertainment, home appliances, mobile and wireless electronics and automotive technology. The event aims to bring together all devices and gadgets that make life pleasurable.
Presented by T3, the country’s leading technology magazine, and in cooperation with Clear Men Formula 2.0, Consumer Electronics Live! is produced by Summit Live!, a new division of Summit Media Philippines.
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The Filipinos are known to be tech-savvy, wanting the latest, most advanced electronic items – from the newest mobile phones to the latest laptops. And with over 9,000 square meters of exhibit area, the market’s thirst for everything new and high–tech will definitely be satisfied. “With several exhibitors launching new products during the exhibit, it will be the perfect time to get that newest gadget for the holidays, “ Parco adds.
Major exhibitors expected to unveil new products and services are Apple/Senco, Canon, HP, LG Electronics, Nokia, Samsung and Sony. There will also be displays from Bose, Creative, Fuji Xerox, JBL, Myphone, Sennheiser and Western Digital.
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Great, great blog post. Do you think you could do reviews on iPod apps? I think it would be awesome