I want an iPhone

[disneysteve]

I've been hesitant to buy the iPhone only because I hate the recurring charge for the data package.

This is what stopped me. I didn't want to be spending an extra $30/month for data unless I was sure I was going to make use of it and get my money's worth. If all you are going to do is check your facebook page or play Words with Friends, it probably isn't worth it. But once I realized how versatile it would be to have full internet access in my pocket 24/7, I soon came to the conclusion that the $30 would be money well spent and I haven't been sorry at all.

[elessar78]

My work computer is a Mac, my home computer is a mac, and we have two iPods. But I've been hesitant to buy the iPhone only because I hate the recurring charge for the data package. HATE. But I believe in the next day or two, my wife will get the iPhone.

Mainly because I will push her to do so. She is frugal and is looking at Droids right now but I just think that her not being tech saavy, the user-friendly nature of the iPhone is right up her alley.

[Eric80]

the retailser know they can sell the prices of the iPhone at this high price and get away with it because there is a high demand for it. people are buying them and there will be no difference next year when the next model comes out.

[disneysteve]

i personally think that apple products re grossly over priced and over rated.

I think that before buying one, sit down and make sure you want the gadget for the right reason, not because steve jobs has a helluva sales pitch or because everyone has them

I agree to an extent. Apple products do command a premium price but I think some of that premium is justified by making a superior product. Marketing and status definitely play a part, too.

I totally agree with doing your homework and making sure that you are buying the product for the right reason, no matter which product you are buying. I put off buying an iPhone for a couple of years until I did my homework and determined what apps were going to be useful and practical for me and make owning the phone worth it. Since buying it, I've discovered even more apps that further convinced me that I made the right decision. I thought the phone was cool the moment they introduced it but I didn't bite until I knew it was the right choice for me.

[kenyantykoon]

i personally think that apple products re grossly over priced and over rated. I mean there are other smartphones that do the same thing that the iphone does and at much cheaper price. That said i think the desire to buy apple products is because the marketing is very well done; you see them everywhere. I almost spent thousands of dollars on a 2010 macbook pro just because of the longer battery life. Later on, reading reviews, i realised that they were over stating the battery life and that there are other computers with much longer battery life. I think that before buying one, sit down and make sure you want the gadget for the right reason, not because steve jobs has a helluva sales pitch or because everyone has them

[Eric80]

It will be around 80 per month. I dont own any gadgets. I drive an old used car. I never had ipad, but I bought iphone 2G and still using it. Though, I dont get good reception at most of the places, I am not willing to get other phone. Also, I am eagerly waiting for iphone with Verizon and going to buy one as soon as it is available.

tbh Hector because you still have a 2g iPhone and and no other gadgets go splash out on a iPhone 4 if you can afford it. Life is bit cruddy at the moment so the little things will help
but still, only if you can afford it

[Hector]

It will be around 80 per month. I dont own any gadgets. I drive an old used car. I never had ipad, but I bought iphone 2G and still using it. Though, I dont get good reception at most of the places, I am not willing to get other phone. Also, I am eagerly waiting for iphone with Verizon and going to buy one as soon as it is available.

[Eric80]

iPhones are big sellers so the other brands then have to offer big deals to compete.
I always about the best phone and try get some sort of dealm it costs nothing to ask and could save money

[kristinerussell]

Post Paid

I think our nation should consider having pre paid accounts. One of the advantage is consumers have the power to budget their calls and bills.

[buzz]

These are things I use constantly on my iPod Touch. Some are limited by lack of G3 connectivity, but I may pick up a mifi gadget. Free wifi is usually not too hard to find if you know where to look. If I were to get a smartphone, I would probably get a Droid or a Nexus One.

Maps - Local map; directions; points of interest
- Knows your current location
Email - send/receive files, maps, photos, etc
- receives voicemail for my home phone, so I can check with iPod
Weather - handy for outdoor events; use browser for live Radar
Camera - always handy, no need for an extra gadget (not on iPod)
Stock Market - Major brokers usually have mobile apps/pages too
Calendar - Can program alerts; sync online with Google Calendar
iPod - Music (usually Chicago blues), Podcasts
Timer - I'm always surprised how often I use this
Calculator - always handy, no need for an extra gadget
Notes - Lists, info, etc

Recommended Apps
ToDo - Used with Calendar for Getting Things Done My life would crumble without this.
- sync online with Toodledo (Toodledo also has an iPhone app now, but I already had ToDo)
Grocery IQ - Excellent shopping list app

[elessar78]

I got an iPod touch off of craigslist and I'm pretty happy with it and it resurrected the ideas of getting an iPhone. When my phone plan was up, I tried all the Verizon touch screen phones and were disappointed. The interface was clunky. The touchscreen on the apples work much better.

The best part about it, is that I got a Sling Box and now I can watch my tv everywhere, well everywhere I can get a WiFi signal.

Rumor has it that the iPhone is not going to Verizon so it's still a moot point anyway.

[Thriftina]

Another thing, your iPhone (if you choose to get it) will get fingerprints allover the screen. It's just something I don't like getting on my iTouch. Thanks

There are protective covers for this.

[Thriftina]

After debating on ordering either the Iphone or Tmobile G-1 or Tmobile My touch, I decided on the G-1. I have been with T-mobile since their days as Powertel and they have provided me the utmost service. I currently have a unlimited talk plan special for their long time customers that's 49.99/month. With the G-1, I now have unlimited internet access and texting for an additional 34.99/month. The phone cost 149.00. I decided to get this because I do text a lot and the I-phone and MyTouch demo were a hassle touching the screen and trying to type 'i' and end up hitting another letter instead. You have to be very careful when typing with the touch screens. The G-1 provides me the keypad plus the option of touching the screen if need be.

[Peterz]

yeah, I want a new iPhone too, thank you for your advice

[disneysteve]

I have looked at the aps store, but I keep thinking--what is a cheap person like me looking at aps that cost .99 a piece!? Oh well, for now I am going to focus on the free ones.

I've been very proud of my daughter. With her iPod touch, she has gotten almost all free apps. There have only been a couple that she paid for. She discovered pretty quickly, that there are free versions of most everything that there are pay versions of and the pay versions aren't necessarily all that much better.

My advice is to wait. They've already released a less expensive iPhone and there's talk that it will be on Verizon next year when the exclusivity contract with ATT expires. Competition should bring prices down.

I'm sure the Apple products will always charge a premium - always have, always will. Of course I'd be happy with a $10 premium instead of a $30 premium.