The iPhone. The name that absolutely changed the way cell phones have been used and abused since the first iPhone made its debut back in June of 2007. I remember being on Sprint and dying to have an iPhone. Here it is only 3 years later and a move to West Virginia later, I am now on AT&T and am a happy owner and user of an iPhone 3GS. I have gone through some of the best phones available over the past couple of years and with the 3GS I couldn't be happier. On a side note I am a huge fan of Android technology and with the switch to AT&T there was really no quality Android phones available at the time. My wife gave the Sidekick a try and this phone was a huge piece of trash. The rumor is that the Nexus One may start being sold at AT&T instead of only at Google. I would probably give that phone a shot as it is considered one of the best Android phones available. Now on to the topic at hand...I do love my 3GS and I was so tempted to jump on board with the iPhone 4. So far I am extremely happy that I didn't. Apple truly did not think this phone out. Yes it has a beautiful display, yes it has a front facing camera and yes it has reception issues. As if being on AT&T is not enough, the geniuses at Apple decided to put the antenna on the side of the phone in the exact place most people would hold it while making a call. Do a quick search on youtube and you will see what I mean.
I hate to say it but somebody fell asleep while testing this thing. I upgraded my 3GS to iOS4 and it really has made my 3GS complete. No issues with reception (I do realize how hard that is to believe) and fortunately iOS 4 is running without any issues. As a "techie" I follow and listen to people such as Leo Laporte and Kevin Rose and just about anyone at TWIT.tv. Believe me when Leo Laporte says a device has flaws, the device has flaws. I really believe that Apple will probably see the error of their ways and find a solution, it may be too little too late. Android has only been gaining momentum for the fast 18 months and gaining ground. As I said before, I love technology and with good competition, great products are developed. Will the iPhone 3GS be my last iPhone? Maybe, but I love it for what it is. As the times change, I'll wait to see what happens next year in June when iPhone 5 makes it announcement. For now, the 3GS is doing the trick for me.
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