The iPhone is almost here, the iPhone is almost here! I realize that we, as an industry, desperately need these events now that the launch of a new version of Windows no longer causes people to camp out overnight at Fry’s and Playstation extravaganzas leave unsold consoles on store shelves, but crikey this iPhone tug-o-hype is becoming pure madness.
I’ve vacilated between wanting one no matter what the cost and deciding that even if it were everything the fanboys and girls hope for, well I could still live without it.
The optimist in me hopes that this device is a smashing success because of the focus it will put on mobile apps and the competition will force other handset manufacturers to step up their respective games, plus Apple’s unique ability to make carriers dance will be fun to watch. However, there’s also this little voice in me that says that mobile phone can’t possibly be as good as so many people believe it will be.
I’m holding off for now, but who knows how I’ll feel later in the week.Â
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