iPhone Gets Final Look from CrackBerry.com Kevin
The last iPhone review is up from Kevin of CrackBerry.com. It’s a well-written review of the iPhone and he sides with me against Dieter that the iPhone is a smartphone, big ups there. It has some catching up to do, to be sure, but that’s to be expected for a device that hasn’t even been out 6 months yet. It sounds to me like he’s been thinking about purchasing one. Kevin names the iPhone the champ of entertainment, and wonders why they didn’t call it the iGadget — the phone is treated as just another application of the phone. It’s an interesting point, one I’ll be addressing later with my triumphant “return to the iPhone” article.
December 6th, 2007 at 11:35 am
I believe the fallacy in play here would be “straw man.” :p
December 6th, 2007 at 11:56 am
do you think the iPhone is a smartphone: yes or no, no qualifications. :rolleyes:
December 6th, 2007 at 2:44 pm
Define smartphone without quibbles or qualifications so I can. :rolleyes: back atcha!
December 8th, 2007 at 1:44 pm
huh, we’re having a meta-argument about whether the iPhone is a smartphone or not. I think that, in itself, proves my freakin point.
:cheers:
December 8th, 2007 at 5:28 pm
Is the iPhone a smartphone? Absolutely. It’s just a different take on a smartphone. In some ways–OSX roots, interface, syncing, web browsing–it is far smarter than the other devices in this comparison.
From Wikipedia: “A smartphone is a mobile phone offering advanced capabilities beyond a typical mobile phone, often with personal computer like functionality. There is no industry standard definition of a smartphone. For some, a smartphone is a phone which runs complete operating system software providing a standardized interface and platform for application developers. For others, a smartphone is simply a phone with advanced features.”
Kevin’s comments that the iPhone is a slow communications device are interesting. I personally find the speed factor in rapid-fire text messages and emails to be counterproductive–they just fool people into thinking they are working. I much prefer quality over quantity and find constant interruptions to be annoying. I approve of a device that is better at listening and reading as opposed to talking and responding.
I just wish the iPhone had a replaceable battery and GPS receiver and was offered on other phone carriers. AT&T doesn’t even cover my area.