iPhone leads list of TIME's Top 10 Gadgets
updated 10:10 am EST, Wed December 12, 2007
iPhone #1 on TIME Top 10
The iPhone has been chosen as TIME Magazine's number one gadget of 2007. According to the prominent American publication, the iPhone has "changed the way we think about how mobile media devices should look, feel and perform." It has an attractive body made out of glass and steel, the magazine says, and the touchscreen interface is "loaded with eye candy." TIME is especially appreciative of how it combines features like a two-megapixel camera with iPod functionality, and how it lets users quickly tap into local Wi-Fi networks.
The only major complaint about the device is its ties to AT&T's cellular service, whose EDGE data network is described as "painfully slow." This should be resolved next year, when 3G iPhones will be able to tap into AT&T's HSPA network. Other gadgets in TIME's Top 10 list include the Nikon Coolpix S51c, the Palm Centro, and Iomega's eGo portable hard drive.
And I'll consider it..
12/12, 11:00am reply
... when they update it to shoot video. 640x480x30fps please!
OtisWild
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re: otiswild
12/12, 11:31am reply
Are there any cell phones that shoots videos at that frame rate (without limiting to 15 seconds), at the price of iPhone? NOPE, NONE, NADA...
dliup
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re: dliup
12/12, 11:49am reply
That means he doesn't really intend to buy one ever. Hence to unrealistic expectation that would only put buying one into CONSIDERATION--they key word--once it's met. Just another "I would if..."
koolkid1976
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I'll consider one
12/12, 11:56am reply
When it does the laundry, cleans the apartment, takes out the trash, and acts as a wingman when I got to the pub. Well, maybe it already does that last one.
gudin
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3G
12/12, 12:01pm reply
a 3G iPhone may be out next year, but unless you live in a major metro, you won't see any benefits for awhile longer. 3G simply isn't available in too many areas at this point.
eddd
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I'd buy one tomorrow if..
12/12, 12:03pm reply
...it had 16GB of flash and the Google Maps app supported a Bluetooth GPS receiver. Then I could truly replace my PDA and my iPod.
TheBum
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actually
12/12, 12:14pm reply
Well the iPhone can act as a wingman, and if you work it right, it will result in a girlfriend who will sometimes do some of the things you mentioned and perhaps a bit more... =p
Google is coming with a service where it triangulates your position using cell towers.
dliup
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RE: actually
12/12, 12:44pm reply
"Google is coming with a service where it triangulates your position using cell towers."
Actually the iPhone has such an application and it works great; however, you can only install it by first jailbreaking your iPhone, which sucks!!
There are so many cool apps for the iPhone, but they all require jailbreaking. We wouldn't see any "legal" iPhone apps till AFTER February.
Thanx Apple!
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