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Reasons I don’t need an iPhone

2009 September 12
by bgerman

iPhone? Do I need one? Not yet. Here’s why:

(Not in order of any priority, except no 1)

1. $$$. I have a current Verizon contract, with (of course) no cancel option, just upgrade. I-phone will be $500 per yr more than my age 65+, $30 per yr contract w Verizon. (Plus $200 for phone, which will be OOD immediately) (That’s saved money I can now use for an exciting trip, maybe to TX!) ( and another trip next year, etc) (monthly costs eat at you inexorably)

1a. (Update 2012) I have a tablet (Blackberry Playbook) for email and browsing. Ultrabook soon.

2. My laptop works fine in WiFi cafes, gives me a reason to sit down and relax. Familiar interface. Readable screen. It fits in MC luggage. iPhone screen and keyboard is hard to deal with, takes up my time frustratingly. (Yes I know I’ll get better, but mostly, I’ll just get used to wasting time on it for worthless info)

3. I don’t use cell phone much anymore (notice I no longer have my cell no in email sig). Except traveling. People just have to wait to talk to me and I can decide whom to call back. I’m in control, not them.

4. I have several mp3 players, tiny size for gym. They work fine and I’d be embarrassed to take iPhone into 24hr. I’m there to exercise.
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5. Some people with iPhones seem more uppity (not you, of course). They are always checking phone as if more important than the person in front of them. (Even I have started raising my (empty) hand up and looking down at it to indicate that I’m bored with somebody!) It’s the start of a new sign language.

6. I have three GPS’s, two portables w mapping & routing capabilities and mountable on MC and in car. And H2O proof, shockproof, and even droppable on a hike. With topo for hiking. Indispensable, so iPhone would only be another gizmo to carry up the mountain. Why?

7. I have a superior camera, wide angle, with video capability. Hundreds of hi-res shots on one charge. Can’t compromise on photo quality unless stealth involved. (Just bought a helmet cam for MC and skiing video.)

8. I have to thank my tech savvy friend Eric for asking me why I refuse to buy the best. With the reasons above, I have now convinced myself it was just a whim, a fleeting desire created in my mind from seeing friends on the top of a mountain checking email, or getting a phone call. Losers.

9. Of course, don’t forget I’m getting old and cranky

10. After this analysis, I’m confident that I have all the tech tools I need, they’re just not always with me like an iPhone would be. So maybe I can make it another year or so without one!

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  1. Theron Thurman permalink
    December 7, 2009

    This is the worst excuse for a rationalization of all the productivity and connectedness that Steve Jobs and his knew liver can bring you that I have ever been so mad and upset about. Get up with one of these and get your life rockin, dude-bro!

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