The question has been already been asked several times so I think it may be time to provide some answers.

Despite some day-one hiccups (Five hours in line outside the Apple store, Apple’s systems going down multiple times, not being able to activate in-store as planned, that kind of thing), YES, it was worth it.

Unfortunately, the in-store experience was slow and very un-Apple. Some guy named Chuck opened the box and was the first to handle my phone robbing me of this very important step in the Apple purchase process, thanks a lot AT&T. However, after this blip it got much better. I was impressed at how easily all of my old data ported over to the new device—once I got my own hands on the phone.

Like the original iPhone, the new one continues to be much more than a phone or a PDA. I’m sure I’m showing my true gadget-geekiness here, but I find that not only do I always have it with me, but I keep it "on" more than any other personal electronic device I’ve ever owned. For those of you who know my technology addiction, you know what a big deal that is.

And it’s not just for me--for mapping bike routes, getting directions to my son’s football camp, posting to tumblr or getting new music. Each time I'm in a client meeting, I dream up new uses and ideas for how we can improve life for consumers with a custom iPhone application. The opportunity that this device is providing will be looked backed on as significant as the development of the public internet.

I now dream in gesture-based controls, highly saturated icons with rounded corners and, yes, really slick maps with pins dropping into place indicating my favorite restaurants, shops and clubs.

I admit it, I’m in love. But I’ll end with a couple things still have on my wish list:
• Copy and paste
• Deleting multiple emails
• Video capture
• Freezing & misfires from all the new software
• Constant charging (more frequently than the original iPhone)

Overall these are all minor issues compared to what this device does so well—balancing/blending the virtual and physical worlds and at the same time improving both.

Tagged as: engaging, mobile, networked

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