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sicilianocalvo

iPhone Shortcomings: 9 Reasons Not to Buy

Dec 12, 2007 07:17

No GPS Telenav -- this prevents the "Turn-by-Turn" directions and live tracking available with the Verizon network and GPS Navigation devices
No Native OS File Structure -- this prevents downloading files via the Web
AT&T EDGE Network is Slow -- this data network is inferior to T-Mobile, Verizon, and Sprint
Non-3G Data Connectivity -- this would ( Read more... )

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siemova December 12 2007, 15:03:14 UTC

*nod* They've done a masterful job for first-timers, but there are definitely some shortcomings. Fortunately, I've read that some of them will be addressed in the not-too-distant future, namely Native OS File Structure (January) and 3G (by summer). I'd imagine the 3G version will also improve the camera and storage situations. Perhaps true GPS will be included as well. And while they're at it, maybe better call clarity-I've heard it's only average. We can hope. :)

In the meantime, my Nokia N75 will suffice.

Oh, btw, I'd bet they don't allow wireless syncing because of the potential data corruption. What happens if it's interrupted? Maybe a fix for that would be inherent in a more robust file system. Guess we'll see.

sicilianocalvo December 12 2007, 20:04:34 UTC

Interesting thought about data corruption as related to wireless synchronization. I guess we'll see indeed.

How do you like your N75? (And do you have a data plan?)

siemova December 13 2007, 00:08:29 UTC

Oh, I like it fairly well. I don't have or need a data plan, so half of its features are useless for me, but the other half were enough to make me choose it. It's rugged but not ugly; I like the button size (big enough for my fingers); plenty of customization possible, thanks to Symbian; some nice themes available; good call quality and decent battery life… Overall, I don't have any significant complaints, except possibly the fact that it seems remarkably prone to switching into Music Player mode in my pocket.

violetvale December 12 2007, 16:23:44 UTC

I have a feeling that this entry was written in an attempt to convince yourself that you shouldn't buy one yet. heh heh

sicilianocalvo December 12 2007, 20:07:37 UTC

I have clarity for the better part of most days, but I got tired of my "walking out of the Apple Store" wonderings as to why the heck I was leaving empty-handed.

The two other big motives were (1) a cry out for change and (2) to do my part to make sure my friends have the info they need to make informed choices.