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4 Reasons Why the iPhone 4 Isn't For You
Its sleek design and video chat option may lure you in -- but there are some shortcomings you should know about.
Posted 6/ 24 10 at 11:35 AM | Business Trends, Technology, Advertising & Marketing, Business Travel, Consumer Products & Services, Retail, Telecommunications, Inventions & Innovations
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If you are one of the 600,000 people who already pre-ordered the iPhone 4, then this article isn't for you. Move along. Nothing to see here.Are we alone now? OK, let's talk. Today is the day Apple's iPhone 4 hits the street. It is causing scenes on par with the infamous Cabbage Patch Kid doll holiday shortage of 1983. There will be much wailing and gnashing of teeth. But you might choose to avoid all that fuss. When your incredulous colleagues look at you and ask, "Well, why didn't you buy an iPhone 4?" -- you will have these four reasons to share:
1. iOS 4 Upgrades. Along with the iPhone 4 comes iOS 4, the newest version of the iPhone operating system. You may be craving the multitasking, changeable wallpaper, folders for organization, improved Mail application and ability to create custom playlists. But you don't have to buy an iPhone 4 to get it. iPhone 3GS, iPhone 3G and second and third generation iPod Touch owners can go ahead and upgrade to iOS 4. Multitasking only works with the 4 and 3GS, but you will get all the other goodies without shelling out cash for a new phone.
2. AT&T. It had to be said. Not everyone is a big fan of AT&T and its sometimes-iffy 3G network. Happy Verizon Wireless users have been hanging onto their contracts, resisting the temptation to jump ship. Do you really want to give up your vast coverage network and possibly pay an early termination penalty to get an iPhone 4 on opening day? That question might be entirely moot once you get your paws on the Droid X, a compelling new entry in the Android phone world due to ship on July 15.
3. Cost. Small-business budgets are tight. Do you need a new iPhone or do you need to replace that laser printer that is on its last legs? AT&T users eligible for an upgrade will shell out $200 for the 16 GB version or $300 for the 32 GB. This comes along with a new two-year contract. You don't even want to know how much it costs without the upgrade pricing. Don't forget the ongoing costs, thanks to AT&T's new tiered data plans -- 200 MB runs $15, 2 GB costs $25 and tethering costs extra. If you thought talk time overages are bad, wait until you accidentally top your 200 MB and start racking up $15 for each additional 200 MB per month.
If you're clinging to a really old iPhone, like a first or second generation one, now is the time to get a killer deal on a 3G or 3GS. All those third-generation owners are dumping their phones onto the market to make way for the iPhone 4. Do some savvy shopping and you'll get yourself a iPhone with iOS 4 without the extra outlay for the latest and greatest. Or just keep your regular phone on your favorite carrier and add an iPod Touch to your arsenal instead.
4. The Grab Bag. This is the place to discuss all the little reasons why an iPhone 4 may not be your ideal business companion. Apple steadfastly refuses to support Adobe's Flash. There are ways to work around this to a large degree, but if your most-used favorite website is done in Flash, you'll want a phone that supports it.
The new iPhone 4 design looks slick and sleek, but some are questioning the durability of the construction. The only way to know for sure is to wait around awhile to see how the devices hold up.
The video calling is cool, but it's not sci-fi stuff yet. Dubbed FaceTime, you'll still only be able to get actual face time when you're using a Wi-Fi connection and talking to someone else with the FaceTime app installed on another iPhone 4. That's more than a little on the limiting side.
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Am I missing something with all of these comments about Verizon sponsorship? Verizon is not mentioned at all on the masthead I see. Did you guys take that part out?
I've had AT & T for several years and even back when it was cingular before that. I have never had any problems with droppped calls or cell tower coverage. I also have an IPhone and love it and the applications that are available. A lot of them are or free. The only problem is that my wife complains I spend too much time with the IPhone and ask me if their was an Iphone anonymous I could join.
Sounds like somebody has Iphone envy. Its ok to admit you wish you had one, your among friends brother. HATE THE CARRIER NOT THE PHONE!
I will NEVER switch to AT&T....never! It's amazing to me that Apple would have an exclusive contract to sell their phones with one carrier....and especially AT&T. AT&T is only alive because of the iPhone and they have taken advantage of every customer that has the iPhone. "If" I did get an iPhone I would use T-Mobile and not AT&T.
just remember Verizon sleeps with uncle sam.don't put it past US to mess with the att network which already is substandard.to get new converts.and convince iphone users to jump ship.Besides the droid x is a better phone.Only Verizon has enough money and resources to build the best phone and network..time will tell..lol..whoever has the most cell sites is the winner
i dont liek #2 cause anyone who has an iphone shoould have theres hacked... i have 1... and i use verizon! every1 who uses at&t is dumb they suck! i rather have sprint than verizon but i dnt want to pay my own billl so i just stay with verizon andd my hacked iphone4!!!!! :) thanks for listening! :)
omg that was so funny....yea..how u pretended to be posting a comment about cable and the costs. Yea, and how it's too much and lots of people complaining about it, and maybe some ways to save money....oh yea lol. and then u punked everybody by saying u get ur cable for free!!!...but it's on a article for the iphone!!!!!!! omg, i'm laughing so hard....wow!!!! that was f'in funny!!!! that was hilarious, you are so funny, wow u should do stand up....omg do you have an agent.....you can only inherit wit and humor like that.....it's a gift man....use it...yea .......ur a funny dude....LMFAO!!!!
what the hell are you talking about i never sad anythign about a caable!
I'm getting free cable from my neighbor....OH..wrong blog..sorry
iphone like owning a bmw with a fiat motor att network sucks,but you will find out when your dropped calls goes to 1 of 3 thats the average. verizon has and will always have the best network because they sleep with with uncle sam.I love The World Cup,No one can hate on soccer!My boyfriend thinks the same with me! He is 10 years older than me,lol. i met him via ~agelessmingle.CoooM month ago ,a wonderful place for younger women and older men, or older women and younger men, to interact with each other. Maybe you wanna check out or tell your friends...
It's the intelligence and grammar that draw me to these comments.... ignorance must really be a wonderful thing ;p
Huh?? didn't realize the Droid X is even available yet. How is it a better phone? Guess u have an iPhone now huh? I mean the Droid has done so well against the iPhone since it's been out huh? LOL
Reading this article was the biggest waste of time for me today. I wanna meet anybody who read this and said, "omg this was so helpful in making a decision on what phone i should buy." Does anybody really not see who is writing this and why it's written???? Seriously, just email me and i'll explain it to you very.....ve.r..y........sl.o..w.ly...........
Verizon has the most cell sites because they are on gov land and most of these iphone buyers don't know that,but they will find out later.Uncle sam sleeps with ma bell.another reason to provide the best service.Att trying to expand their cell locations but Verizon has already nailed them with longterm renewable leases.
Your points are pointless.
I had Verizon once. Where I live they barely covered me. I'd have to stand in a new spot each time I wanted to call someone. With AT&T I get great coverage and its never failed. But its all personal preference though.
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Appleheads will buy this phone even though it has drawbacks since they think it will make them hip ... truth is Apple is worse than the IBM they replaced by making their products work well only with other Apple products .. want a portable hard drive .. buy one from APPLE at twice the price or hope to get a program that sometimes translates .. want Flash .. no get slower Quicktime and you must buy upgrades to get any good features ... everything is twice the price but spending too much they think makes you hip?? The new DroidX with WIFI is going to blow Apple out of the phone market!
10 Reasons this ARTICLE SUCKS AND YOU SHOULD DISREGARD IT IS.....AMANDA KOOSER AKA THE BIG KOOZ! You win hands down all 10 reasons for your lack of technology education to even speak on the topic. Did you just rewrite a cooperate memo from Verizon marketing headquarters or what? To all the Iphone haters pick up some extra shifts at the burger hole and save up to get one.
All I've got to say about Verizon coverage is, I travel all over and have a "Free Verizon" phone that my employeer provides. I shell out of pocket for an iPhone and AT&T, because I get better coverage and the internet access speed isn't even close. I think they need to use a finer red crayon next time they color their map, because I'm in Los Angeles and don't get near the "3G" coverage their "map" says I should...