I admit I'm impressed by the direction Apple is taking with the iPhone and the mobile (internet) industry overall. One million units sold in the first three days of the July 11 launch also proves that hype works. For you aspiring iPhoners and smartphone enthusiasts (myself included), just make sure you know what you're getting - or not! - when the iPhone 3G comes your way. There's no question it looks and feels great, appeals to the "style conscious" among us, and wisely incorporates some earlier feedback with the 3G, AppStore, ActiveSync and MobileMe functions. However, here's what I feel is missing vs my "ideal wish list":
1. No (real) keyboard - touch or no touch, there's no tactile feeling and no horizontal (widescreen) view. Also, "touch" typing is not as easy as it looks!
2. Still the same old 2 megapixel, no flash camera, no autofocus - don't be fooled by the large (and non-VGA) screen!
3. No video calling or vidconferencing
4. No voice or video recognition and recording
5. No MMS and no SMS forwarding
6. No text editing between emails, messages, notes, websites, etc.
7. No removable battery (though you can replace with a fee)
8. Limited bluetooth - only works for calls via an Apple headset. No file transfers with other devices or stereo headsets possible
9. No instant messaging or chat via a built-in VoIP client
10. No Java or Flash support when browsing
So caveat emptor! Besides, you could always get a Nokia instead. ;)
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