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  Tom F

  2 years ago

  iThink that it's quite nice, but living without a good number of buttons may frustrate me - I know that from using a PDA, lacking 3G is a bit behind the times (although the wireless may make up for this depending on whether apple include a VOIP application at some point), and of course you can't write or install any new software for it which could be a big limiting factor in enjoyment. Maybe some people will find a way to install a different OS on it like Windows?! hehehehehe i'm so funny.
  
  The other thing is do I want my headphones plugged into a device that is constantly emitting microwave radiation (GSM and WIFI)? That's why I've got a separate phone and MP3 player.
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  David

  2 years ago

  Personally iLike the idea of having no buttons - it makes sense when you think about rich applications which will all need different interfaces. Also having more buttons usually means less screen space - here you get the best of both worlds in a beautiful package!
  
  I agree on the VOIP point and the limitations apple may impose - that's a great shame but I'm pretty sure they'll have some neat upgrades/add-ons in the pipeline on that front.
  
  No comment about Windows running on it...
  
  I wouldn't worry about the radiation; people have had mobiles long enough that you would imagine we'd see some sort of problems by now if there were any!
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  Tom F

  2 years ago

  Re: no buttons - it makes the phone completely inaccessible for partially sighted people, means you actually have to look at it to use it as opposed to more intuitive methods such as pressing a deliberately thumb-recognisable answer button for instance, jog dials and joysticks. Also the argument for screen space is a little weak as the extra screen space you get is absorbed my on-screen buttons :). At the least they should have stuck with the iPod touch sensitive dial.
  
  Re: VOIP, best get one of the nice new Sony Ericcsons on Three flat rate broadband if you're in the UK. Only about £30 a month, free handset, and free international Skype phonecalls! They even throw in some free buttons with the handset!
  
  Re: radiation, I'm sure they said that about smoking a while ago. If something is emitting the same radiation as a microwave oven - albeit at a lower power (but still enough to warm your ear) then surely plugging a headphone set (read antenna) straight into your earlobes from said device is nothing if not foolhardy. Microwaves must vibrate the water molecules in your brain and heat them up like they do with your instant noodles. Also with a phone under normal use it is kept away from your head most of the time, not plugged in for hours of listening. Lastly - remember! Dogs die in hot microwaves.
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  David

  2 years ago

  Fair points but it still beats anything else currently available and only time will tell what the general consensus is! You know where my money is ;)
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  Tom F

  2 years ago

  Yes i have no doubt where the followers of fashion will put there money :)
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  Ushi

  2 years ago

  Bah humbug. I refuse to spend a fortune on a phone. Even if it is a snazzy...gorgoeus...sexy....wonderful..*drools* er..
  
  yes. What was I saying?
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  David

  2 years ago

  It's not a phone, it's a work of art!!
  
  P.s. Tom - the link section of the comments form is for your blog, not your bit-on-the-side business! I'll let it go this once but never again (unless a free holiday is forthcoming) ;)
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  Tom F

  2 years ago

  Ah well weblog is on its way.
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