BLUE !DEAS

I wasn’t considering getting an iPhone since last Thursday. Since i’m not really into iPods, i kept ignoring the iPhone besides i still have my SE W850i Walkman Phone. Then i saw this video showing off how the iPhone works… i fell inlove with the gadget at that very moment, became so interested i thought of getting one before the year ends, consider it as a Christmas gift to myself. haha!

This phone must be the greatest invention ever created thanks to Apple and Motorola. And that means.. i need to have one for self gratification.. harhar. Anyway… because i really wanted to get an iPhone.. i started researching the features of this revolutionary phone, aside from its sleek design, the overall look will definitely attract consumers because of its minimalism, the absence of a keypad on its exterior really caught my attention.

Of course the gadget has a 2 megapixel camera (w960i has 3.2MP) . Screen display is almost photorealistic, its 3.5 inch screen (w960i has 2.6) is impressive enough to stimulate my visual cravings. This gadget is one cool item because of its IPOD inclusion (w960i has its Walkman feature). And yeah, don’t forget its touch screen capability, the multi-touch function of the iPhone has broken the barriers between the now and the future. Though there are certain malfunctions and erratic behavior of this new technology, some users will eventually get used to it. Just enjoy the tap, flick, pinch and swipe over the screen and you’re close to getting the mobile of the new century, nah!!!! NOT QUITE!

As beautiful as it may seem… this new gadget is not even close to being the mobile everybody wants. I guess we can’t have them all… here are some points why I shouldn’t buy this gadget:

• No customizable themes, haha… i sometimes want to change the look of my theme… and this is a big deal
• No customizable message alert tone, now where will my “Excuse me sir, you have a tut-tut!” tone go?
• No bluetooth option to share files to other phones, its bluetooth hardware appears to be exclusive for bluetooth headsets only
• No option to forward sms messages. Apple must be kidding me. Fuck!
• Can’t send business cards. What the hell are they thinking?
• Poor battery life, and you can’t replace it. Sad Sad sad!
• No MMS service. Shocked and disappointed!
• Issues on detecting properly entered phone numbers..
• You can’t use your Mp3s as ringtones, you are therefore required to use predefined tones from the mobile. Goodbye Papaya Ringtone. haha!
• Multi-touch feature not consistent at all.

So much for the hype. iPhone is not ready to compete, it’s a waste of money. I’m still buying Sony Ericsson W960i because of its beauty and technology. Believe me, don’t buy this phone! It’s just design and touch screen, nothing more.