2008 Woodie Awards
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Is Apple's new iPhone worth the cost and wait?
Issue date: 7/9/07 Section: Opinions
Travis Weldon
YES
The iPhone is the perfect solution for cramped pockets.
It is everything anyone could want in one small, portable device.
Imagine carrying your phone, iPod and laptop everywhere you go. It can get to be a little much to take with you to class. Not anymore. It is one easy-to-carry item.
The high-tech iPhone has a touch screen interface for everything. I had a cell phone a few years ago and I couldn't use the "seven" button.
Do you understand how hard it is to text message people without using the letters 'r' or 's,' not to mention the difficulties of calling people if I didn't have their number.
That isn't a problem anymore, because the virtual keypad comes up and you just touch the letter you want.
It is very convenient. It also can predict words you are typing to speed up the process.
Calling people is a breeze. You just touch the name in your phone book and touch the call button. The touch screen is easy to use.
The iPhone allows call waiting, caller ID, three-way calling and other things, just like a cell phone.
If you are listening to music when you get a call, the music fades out until you answer. When you complete your call, the music fades in where you left off.
The Internet is available in any Wi-Fi enabled area.
Wi-Fi has grown in popularity and will only get bigger.
It is only a matter of time before Wi-Fi is everywhere, and that means you can send your family and friends an e-mail anytime you want.
If you are like me, you are constantly telling your friends about funny Youtube videos.
With the iPhone, you now can show them right away and share a laugh with them. Not only that, but it has the ability to show TV shows and movies if you are on a boring car trip or a layover from spring break.
The phone has a camera with it that can connect to iPhoto. Not only that, but you can easily e-mail photos from your phone to your friend, and it is so easy to do.
YES
The iPhone is the perfect solution for cramped pockets.
It is everything anyone could want in one small, portable device.
Imagine carrying your phone, iPod and laptop everywhere you go. It can get to be a little much to take with you to class. Not anymore. It is one easy-to-carry item.
The high-tech iPhone has a touch screen interface for everything. I had a cell phone a few years ago and I couldn't use the "seven" button.
Do you understand how hard it is to text message people without using the letters 'r' or 's,' not to mention the difficulties of calling people if I didn't have their number.
That isn't a problem anymore, because the virtual keypad comes up and you just touch the letter you want.
It is very convenient. It also can predict words you are typing to speed up the process.
Calling people is a breeze. You just touch the name in your phone book and touch the call button. The touch screen is easy to use.
The iPhone allows call waiting, caller ID, three-way calling and other things, just like a cell phone.
If you are listening to music when you get a call, the music fades out until you answer. When you complete your call, the music fades in where you left off.
The Internet is available in any Wi-Fi enabled area.
Wi-Fi has grown in popularity and will only get bigger.
It is only a matter of time before Wi-Fi is everywhere, and that means you can send your family and friends an e-mail anytime you want.
If you are like me, you are constantly telling your friends about funny Youtube videos.
With the iPhone, you now can show them right away and share a laugh with them. Not only that, but it has the ability to show TV shows and movies if you are on a boring car trip or a layover from spring break.
The phone has a camera with it that can connect to iPhoto. Not only that, but you can easily e-mail photos from your phone to your friend, and it is so easy to do.