iPhone… the next iPod?
Critics so far have been relatively harsh on the iPhone. There are a myriad of reasons given why the iPhone is set up to fail (limited battery life, storage capacity and price are usually at the top of the list). So why would anyone stand behind this latest offering by Steve Jobs and Apple?
What made the iPod so successful? The concept. Simple yet stylish. Ease of use. The driving forces behind Apple’s brand. It was more expensive than any of its competitors, yet people were willing to pay extra for these reasons.
The iPhone is no different. In fact, it’s better. Not only is it stylish, it couldn’t be any easier to operate. It has the ability to run the Mac OS, which is a huge plus. Although the world is dominated by Windows users, learning how easy the Mac OS is might actually turn the tides. Being able to sync all your email and calendars with the iPhone makes it a must have for any Mac user looking for a mobile solution. Up until now, it has been impossible.
The techologies built into the iPhone are revolutionary. It will set the bar for every other cell phone company. Once it hits the market, there will be no looking back. One year from now, people will be wondering how they ever got along without the functionalities that were introduced by the iPhone. They might not show up exactly the same in other cell companies’ offerings, but the basic concepts will be there.
If this is only the first, what will it look like 3 years from now? Like the iPod, this is a simple, stylish, easy to use device that will only get better. Will it be as successful? Definitely.
April 30th, 2007 at 3:02 pm
I wholeheartedly agree with Seth Godin. AT LEAST 2 million iPhones will fly off the shelves the first year. But I have one major complaint with Apple. If they want to get a big piece of the market share, why limit yourselves to one provider? If teaming up with Cingular gets them 5% of the market, then what could working with all major carriers get them?
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June 13th, 2007 at 3:26 am
I agree Chuck… Cingular or AT&T hasn’t won me over either (see this post.
July 6th, 2007 at 6:28 am
Apple tries to make a phone out of iPod but fails badly.
Just thinking if the battery issue with the iPhone be its archilles heel.
I mean among other things, you wont want to mail your iPhone to Apple to have a new battery together with all your friends phone numbers, your movies your private photos etc. Let alone the added strain on the postal system.
No doubt soldering in a battery would simplify manufacturing and lower productions costs. But at the expense of user friendliness ( sort of very unlike Apple ? ) Also the iPhone is certainly not a budget phone either.
July 6th, 2007 at 12:20 pm
I think that’s the first “fails badly” comment I’ve seen yet, especially if you’ve had a chance to actually check the phone out.
As far as the battery life is concerned, Apple has made strides after their initial problems and from my own experience it lasts much longer than my previous phone (Samsung A900). No complaints here!
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