Sumeet Singh

Into the third week of using iPhone, I can justify carrying $400 toy strapped around my belt. Believe me, the phone lives upto every iota of hype it created before the launch. Be it user interface, glass screen compared to glossy plastic, integration with google apps or just the looks - each component makes it a proud member of my apple gadget army.

After 4 ipods, an ibook, host of accessories and dominating my rss reader list, a product from Apple can barely keep itself off my desk. And when it’s a super hyped phone, it stands no chance but to submit to my fingers. I got my iPhone 1.1.2 OTB up and running on Airtel network just over two weeks ago. So it was obvious for me to write a rant justifying the last minute Christmas gift to myself. This is why it makes sense to buy iPhone in India and use it before it is officially launched.

1. Great Phone with Great Looks: One of the nicest looking gadgets around. If you care about classy, yet very usable stuff iPhone is for you. It sure will turn most heads if you plan to flaunt it.
2. Workable Camera: If you happen to click photographs on the go for your moblog or just to keep your flickr stream running, this phone can help you survive. The 2 MP camera isn’t the best option when you compare to the 5 MP in Nokia N95, but 3.5 inch glossy screen makes clicking pictures a pleasure!
3. Music on the go: For people who actually travel a lot using public transport or otherwise, iPhone is a perfect example of a convergent device - a basic phone + best portable mp3 player + great web browsing machine.
4. Time - “Gadget of the Year” : How many times you get a chance to play around a proudly own a gadget rated so highly by Time Magazine?

So the next few posts will evolve as I explore this new gadget. In the meantime, run and grab one for yourself too!