An iPhone is Like Having ___ in Your Pocket*
After a protracted internal debate, which I managed to externalize to almost everyone I know, I recently chose a BlackBerry over an iPhone.
[cue hateful comments]
The response from my friends was impressive both for its volume and its venom. I was amazed; I'm aware that nobody does passive-aggressive spite like Democrats and Mac users (I know because I dabble in both) but this time I was floored. "It's not too late," implores one friend. "Dead letter," declares another. "You WHAT?!?" demands a third.
But it is too late. I've already developed quite a fondness for the little fella', and the truth is I'm probably not trendy enough for an iPhone anyway. Yes, I said it.
And I can live without having ____ in my pocket, thank you.
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*Fill in the blank as you see fit.
[cue hateful comments]
The response from my friends was impressive both for its volume and its venom. I was amazed; I'm aware that nobody does passive-aggressive spite like Democrats and Mac users (I know because I dabble in both) but this time I was floored. "It's not too late," implores one friend. "Dead letter," declares another. "You WHAT?!?" demands a third.
But it is too late. I've already developed quite a fondness for the little fella', and the truth is I'm probably not trendy enough for an iPhone anyway. Yes, I said it.
And I can live without having ____ in my pocket, thank you.
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*Fill in the blank as you see fit.
Labels: Technology Rants
posted by Patrick Bageant at 11:25 PM
10 Comments:
You WHAT? It's not too late.
My booing was in jest. To each their own, I say.
You made the right choice. I have an iPhone. I miss real buttons. Typing on the thing is murder.
Depends on which Blackberry.
The Bold is probably one of the best phones ever made - hands down one of the best with a physical keyboard (though possibly about to be bested by the new Palm Pre when it comes out).
The Storm gets points for being unique, but it's buggy as hell.
Any other Blackberry at this point is money down the drain - they cost just as much as an iPhone but the internet / UI experience pales in comparison.
I give you three days until you toss yourself off a cliff in angst.
Toney, I thought cultish behavior was for the Apple nuts.
"Don't drink the bubble tea."
Apple nuts and emo kids. I'm not sure that Patrick qualifies as either, though he does rock a sweet 24" apple display, when technologically superior options are cheaper.
In any event, until BlackBerry's get an application store, and I can download my virtual beer application, I must stick with my iphone.
iPhone is like having a TOOL in your pocket. How's that?
(Caveat: I really want an iPhone.)
Dan, I think that's enough speculation about the contents of Patrick's pockets, thank you very much.
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