I greet the iphone just like i did the ipod - ho-humm... anyone with me?

[DaviDC.]

I was completely underwhelmed. It'll be nice when some of those cool features trickle down to a device I actually have a use for.

[hal]

very true papercup - I never would have thought of that...

the thing WILL work with Outlook. Mac professionals that have to use outlook might be creaming right now.

Seems to fit a long held apple pattern. v1 is monsterously expensive, but some will pay any price - why not offer EXTREME high price to start. Later, more flexable service will be offered, price reduced and sales will really begin to kick in.

[(vikm)]

The new iPhone aside, I'm curious why anyone has a standard land line these days. Been without for a couple of years now and it not only made financial sense but the convenience of just having a cell phone is great as well. Whether you're away on business or not at home if someone needs to contact you in an emergency. Want to order a pizza while out and about so you don't have to stand around for 20 minutes doing nothing while they make it. One of the things I firmly believe is that time is something you will never get back, so anything that allows you to make better use of it is always good. The convenience of a cell phone is one of those things (at least for me).

I welcome the iPhone... just want a better price.

[Seacrest]

People seem to forget that the moto RAZR was intro'd at the exact same price -- subsidized -- with a montrously crappy UI, and still sold like crzy.

[GeneL]

Landline is necessary when, like moi, you don't have a signal at home.

Actually with one price all inclusive dialing areas so cheap nowadays, it makes sense to me to use landline at home.

I do use call forwarding to cell when away, but service is so spotty that I often don't get my calls. (see my other topic) http://forums.macresource.com/read/1/228189

[(vikm)]

GeneL, Ok, I do actually understand that ;-)

[Numo]

I'm curious - if you added up the cost of an equivelant (sp?) iPod, an advanced-featured cell phone, and a 2-year mobile contract, what would you have to pay?

I think the conveinence of purchasing all of these things at once may appeal to a lot of people too. Of course, this assumes that everything works as advertised.

[d0e]

my biggest problem is getting in bed with cingular again for two years. that being said if it works really well i'm in.

[Zoidberg]

Regarding Cingular service, the target market is going to be in major metro areas with good to great coverage.

[GeneL]

[quote Zoidberg]Regarding Cingular service, the target market is going to be in major metro areas with good to great coverage.
LA and OC, major metro areas, but spotty service.