The New iPhone 3G

Readers of this blog and friends have asked my thoughts about the new Apple iPhone 3G that was unveiled, as expected, by Steve Jobs last Monday. Well, I admit that I’ve been dragging my feet a little while I learn more about the new iPhone. Now, a few words:

1.  I believe David Pogue of the The New York Times when he said there will soon be three computing platforms - Mac OS X, iPhone and Windows.  Even my six month old iPhone is a brilliant concept and years ahead of any Blackberry or wireless device.  I think we have only scratched the surface of how powerful and influential the iPhone will become as a communications tool.

2.  Since I have an iPhone, I don’t feel an urge to get the 3G model because ATT is really the weak element in the equation — while ATT’s 3G will be faster than Edge, ATT has been slow in building its 3G network.  So, when 3G is not available, a new iPhone 3G will revert to the slowness (snore) of Edge.  ATT really needs to get its corporate act together and recognize the future of the iPhone.

3.  What I am most excited to see is the new iPhone software update that’s expected July 11.  I suspect it will put older iPhones on pretty much the same par as the new models.

4.  If you don’t have an iPhone, the new 3G model is half the price and twice as fast, according to Apple, so you have no excuse not to get one.  I recommend iPhone, without hesitation.

5.  My wife and I used to lug around Mac laptops while traveling on respective business trips.  Now, we just take along our iPhones.  While we still love our Mac laptops, the iPhone is a pretty effective replacement while on the road … and a heck of a lot lighter.

Any questions?  Please let me know.  Thanks.  By the way … I plan to write more as I learn and hear more about the iPhone 3G.