AN UPDATE ON MY iPHONE BATTLE BETWEEN YES OR NO
Yesterday, my hubby told me to call a couple gadget stores including the Apple Store in Lynnwood, WA to get some information about the release of the iPHONE here in the United States. Information like what time are they going to release it and as to how many units are they willing to sell. I got a little more excited thinking that my hubby is as eager as me about the iPHONE.
A couple hours after, he called me from his office saying that he got this email from his brother, Don Joe with stuff about the iPHONE. The email said that the only network that has been tied up with iPHONE is AT&T. I am with T-Mobile and I don’t think I like the idea of switching because I have been with T-Mob ever since I came here in the US some two and a half years ago. I must also say that I like my monthly plan with T-Mob. You know, my monthly bill is a-ok already plus I have enough free air time and text messages and all the works.
Likewise, a colleague of mine from work said that I should wait for a couple more months before I buy one. And who knows if by then, the units will be less expensive and it could probably be tied up with my network provider then.
Lastly, a close friend of mine from the Philippines who worked and lived in Japanfor about five years posted an article in Friendster bulletin about the cons of the features of iPHONES written by a Japanese. And after reading that, it gave me second thoughts about getting an iPHONE immediately.
It won’t probably hurt if I wait. Maybe after the release, I could get some info from the people who have bought it through the news or via the Net. Reminding me of this time again, when my hubby bought his Xbox360 on its first release. After three weeks, his Xbox360 crashed due to overheating. He sent it over to the service area and they sent him back in return a new unit maybe because the one my hubby had could not be repaired anymore. That is the problem with gadgets bought on its first release. The manufacturers might have rushed a little sacrificing the quality just to meet the deadline or the date they promised they will sell it to the public, not seeing the possible concerns that will come up when consumers have bought their products already.
Well, I am just glad for people who have responded to my question before I decide to purchase an iPHONE. It is a good idea that I have asked their opinions first. After all, it will cost me an arm and leg if I buy an iPHONE on its first release when in fact, maybe I could get a better deal if I wait a little longer.
