I'm poor. That is all... LOL, just kidding.
I had a comment on a previous blog post, linked to my Facebook account, about a friend wanting an iPhone. I mentioned basically that Apple makes stuff I want, but then makes me angry, alternating about every month.
This whole developer NDA thing is crazy. I read over at OS News: Apple Removes NDA on iPhone Software.
They simply don't want negative press to affect the iPhone. The NDA was supposed to do that, but it backfired, so they got rid of it. The core issue is still there, they can kill your app for whatever reason they want. They just didn't want developers to talk about it.
Now they think smoothing over the hurt feelings will make the issue go away, or at least keep people who were paying attention from abandoning the platform. The pressure didn't come from developers grumbling. Apple has already made it obvious that they only want developers if there's something in it for them, and not at all if there is a possibility that they might outdo Apple.
So, Apple is greedy and ATT is greedy (data rates are out of control -- too much money). I realize companies do stuff to make money, but golly... alternatives start looking really good when you're being punished by someone that wants your money.
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I don't know anyone personally with an iPhone, but I know a guy with an iTouch. Its definitely cool, but after a week or two, like just about anything, it loses its sparkle.
I'm very happy with my env2. Gotta love a full keyboard to type with. Plus, with a healthy text message plan, and in-network feature, its fun to connect to AIM, Yahoo! Messenger and update Twitter and Facebook all from your phone.
I couldn't be happier with a phone. And web access is way over-rated. I've seen it on several different friend's phones and it all sucks. Way too slow and you rarely get much that is readable on screen.
The only device that I have seen web pages render decently is on my DS Lite with the Opera Browser. But even then, you have major speed issues for even the simplest of sites.
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