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I give up on the iPhone fanboy thing

June 22, 2010 by wroolie 4 Comments

Two years ago, I bought the iPhone 3g.  It was awesome.  I missed the first rush to buy it, so had to wait for weeks until more were available. 

I liked most things about it.  I was annoyed that it didn’t sync very well with my Windows machine and it forced me to use iTunes, but it was so cool I overlooked all that.  Then it bugged me that I couldn’t tether the phone to laptop so I could surf the web using my 3g connection on the train (so I would have to take out a second contract with O2 for mobile broadband").  But I have to overlook that too.

Six months ago, I got a call from O2 saying my contract was up and asking if I wanted to upgrade.  I told them I wanted to wait for the iPhone 4.  So, as June 7 approached—I couldn’t wait for the iPhone 4 announcement to see what it would be like.  I registered my interest on the site.  The new phone would have a clearer display, video editing, a webcam!  Apple is touting as a game-changer.  The rush is on.  The pre-orders have already sold out. 

You know what?  I don’t want to be a part of this any more.  I don’t want to be someone who drools over the next Apple product.  These game-changer features are incremental improvements.  I never look at my current iPhone and say “Man, the resolution on this thing is awful!”  I never once thought—”If only I could edit video on this thing.” 

I don’t want to wait for new stock or stand in a queue.  I don’t want to pay through the nose for the privilege.  I don’t want to read any more news stories about new features.  I want to break free.

I got my new phone.  It’s an Android phone—the HTC Desire.  It does most everything I need it to do and it was much cheaper.  Highly recommend it.

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  1. Nuisance Factor says

    June 23, 2010 at 9:34 am

    You’re right, my 6310i is awesome!

    😉

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  2. Seshadri Dhanakoti says

    June 24, 2010 at 11:55 am

    I would suggest getting in touch with the doctor as soon as possible. Tissue damage and more seriously bone damage can cause internal injuries that may not be obvious at first. A doctor is best placed to advise on such issues.Regarding health, to err on the side of caution is something that will casually pay off:) My two pence.

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  3. Seshadri Dhanakoti says

    June 24, 2010 at 11:57 am

    Sorry…meant usually pay off….not casually (rolling eyes at Android spell checker and its zeal) in my previous post.

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  4. Seshadri Dhanakoti says

    June 24, 2010 at 11:58 am

    Hoping you are feeling better and sorry to hear about your toe.

    Reply

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