Apple Anticipation Aftermath

It is one day after the introduction of the new iPhone 3G and I am somewhat left uninspired and equally unimpressed.  After so many months of speculation from numerous blog sites and newscasts I was for a moment kidding myself that the iPhone could really step up to the plate and REALLY take on the role of the most sought after gadget in my eyes. The usual routine of Steve Jobs waiting until the very last minute to introduce the latest and greatest of his tech toy arsenal had once again taken place and I was hypnotized as if I was a devout member of some Apple-fixated cult. In the midst of my work cubicle my concentration was focused entirely on the awaiting gospel of what the Grand Steve Jobs had to say this time around, and not one thing could break it. Hope had filled my heart from the deepest recesses of my soul  as I tolerated one SDK app announcement after another in high anticipation for the second coming of the Jesus phone, and I was certain that a miracle was in store for the masses. I had been previously jaded by Apple and its lackluster appeal in how it seemingly ripped off computer shoppers with overpriced models for the sake of artistic design, and this was fueled by my discovery of the ultimate value of the modern-day PC. The patience that I had exercised on that day in front of my dual-monitor IBM computer had paid off in a big way as Steve Jobs took to the stage in front of the big screen blessed with the grace of the Keynote application, I held my breath and waited for what was due to all of us Apple hopefuls. Steve spoke his piece and I was, for lack of a better word… unfulfilled.

 

After the many days of using my first iPhone I had to sit there and see yet ANOTHER incarnation of the same gadget except for the GPS, 3G and additional 2.0 software functionality. Honestly, the addition of 3G and GPS really is not all that exciting for me since EDGE is plenty fast for web browsing and the cell triangulation adequate for Google Maps positioning.  At this moment I have to be very honest and say that the second generation iPhone is not really all that advanced past the first generation model.  Quite frankly at the moment I heard the announcement for the second generation model I was happy to know that I still had my Nokia E90 to rely on for my everyday smartphone usage.  Another thing that surprised me in addition to the features for the new iPhone is the fact that the low starting cost of $200 is not really all that it’s cracked up to be.  With this new price point in mind it is not surprising to know that Apple is eventually going to make that money back with AT&T by increasing the cost of the data plans for every iPhone owner.  Now this is quite unfortunate for every iPhone owner out there already under contract with AT&T, because it seems as if they are being screwed over for the sake of money.  I understand wholeheartedly that every company has a right to make money, but at the same time it should not take advantage of its loyal customers.  People believe in the Apple brand name because they feel they’re getting high quality products for a premium price that they are willing to pay.  After so many years of user friendly interfaces in so many breathtaking mobile devices, one would expect for Apple not to seem so money hungry for the purpose of granting a wonderful customer experience.  But oh well, I guess if you have something that’s really great that everybody wants you’re going to do your best to take advantage of it for ultimate marketing and capitalization.  Kudos to Apple Incorporated for a job well done!

 

At this point I am happy to say that my Nokia E90 the smartphone has never looked better, and the second generation iPhone is nothing more than an overpriced sequel.  Good luck to everybody waiting in line on July 11 for this brand new tech toy when it comes out!

 

TRENT

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