Sunday, September 16, 2007

Reunited with iPhone


Yes, it is true that once again I have fallen for this thing in the
most tech addicted way I ever could. But what else can I say?

After owning the E90 for a few weeks I grew to love the functionality
that I could muster from it on a daily basis. Loaded with just about
everything a smartphone owner could dream of this communicator machine
is definitely a force to be reckoned with in the phone industry. As
much as I felt in my heart that the E90 would be the most permanent of
all the gadgets in my life, there was always something tempting and
alluring about the iPhone.

I would be lying if I said that I don't believe the iPhone is
definitely the wave of the smartphone future. This device continues to
impress me in the most amazing way as I now type on its multi-touch
screen with sufficient speed. Vivid resolution that puts even Nokias
to shame, breathtaking interface graphics and a well-built, compact
form factor places this machine in the highest regard. Sure, there are
some mobile features that I must sacrifice to be an iPhone owner, but
for the sake of unsurpassed ease-of-use and functionality it's very
much worth it.

To be honest I am back with the iPhone because of my need for
simplicity. I need to find some balance in my own finances and get
myself focused on that which is most important in my life goals. I do
believe that I have been spending too much time obsessing over tech
toys and not enough pursuing my dreams. So many months have been
wasted by irresponsible spending and wreckless tendencies, and I must
take this time out to put a stop to it. This problem of mine has been
so overwhelming to the point where I seriously lost track of my sense
of meaning. It was as if my purpose in life was to live and work for
smartphone technology instead of vice versa, so I then became a slave
to every new toy that would arrive on the market. While it is alright
to be amazed by all these new gadgets debuting to the public, I found
that I have been obsessed. This driving force is what I allowed to
feed my urge to have the latest and greatest in whatever I desired. As
a result I dug myself into a deep hole of materialism and still had
the audacity to wonder why I felt empty inside.

Any other smartphone still in my possession shall be given away to
good friends who will make the most use out of them, and I shall
continue on with what matters most according to my evolving destiny.
Day by day I would question why I did not have a clear vision of my
own aspirations or the movtivation to bring them to fruition. I can
now say that I know the answer, and I am taking this moment to act on
it.

3 comments:

Jocke said...

Jeeze.. I don't know what to say.
What makes you think that you won't return the iPhone yet again?
Don't get me wrong, I'm not judging, but it just seems like such a waste of money and time going back and forth between devices :)

Are you going to give your E90 away as well?
Personally, while I think it's mighty generous of you to give your old gadgets to friends, selling them should make more sense. That way you can finance future purchases, what ever they may be.

TRENT said...

Thanks for your comment Jocke, I really appreciate it.

I did sell my E90 to a good friend and I plan to do no more purchases unless I can afford them with cash from now on. I am in trouble with credit card debt and am getting a handle on it.

Leonardo said...

Hi there! I fully support your decision! By the way, what is the brand of cover you got for your iPhone ? Looks cool!