Well, I went out and got myself an iPhone. After using it for a couple of weeks I have a couple of observations.
The first is that the phone hardware seems well-built and sturdy. The software is simply the best interface that I’ve ever used on a mobile device. Apple has gotten the software exactly right. It is amazing, especially if you need to synch your desktop emails, etc with the phone.
The 3G service from AT&T just isn’t that great. The speed, when you have a good signal, isn’t bad but this is exactly the problem: the service oscillates between full strength and no service when the phone hasn’t been moved. It reminds me of cell service back in the day. On the plus side, when I switch it back to “normal” service, the signal is very steady. I suppose that if you go closer to DC it probably gets better.
Overall, I’m glad I got it and I think it will only get better if AT&T continues to build their network….
October 7, 2008 at 9:40 am