Apple iPhone 4 GB (AT&T)

My experience with Apple in the last year has been absolutely perfect. I have purchased several iPods, a desktop computer, a laptop, and now the iPhone. The quality of all these devices is great, with many features intelligently designed into each product.

The iPhone continues to impress me each day. First of all, let me preface by saying this is only my second cell phone, the first being a Motorola flip back in the day. Second, I must also preface by saying I HATE cell phones (until now.)

I basically needed a phone in case of emergency. I had read poor reviews on iPhone volume, clarity of calls and lack of 3G access. As of this writing I have found no fault in the volume of the phone. As for call quality, people I talk to say they are unable to distinguish that my calls are not from a land line. I think people forget that cell phone quality is based on location from cell towers and it isn't fair to knock the iPhone based on ones poor location.

As far as lack of 3G? Well, it doesn't bother me because I don't and have never intended for my phone to be a laptop, thats what I have a laptop for. I WILL say, however, that the internet experience blows away ANY other cell phone out there using a mobile Windows device (and Yes, I am a windows guy, too.)

The ease of use of this thing is amazing! I put it to the "wife" test (not gadget inclined) and she was able to perform nearly every function I quizzed her on. Her only handicap being her long fingernails, which the touch screen does not recognize.. You need to use the end of your finger.

I was also impressed with battery life. I have been tinkering with this thing for hours after work and am able to surf the web via wi-fi or edge for hours without needing to charge. I disregard other reviews criticizing the iphone battery life compared to other phones because the only true comparison would be against the next wave of iPhones. Quite simply there isn't another phone out there that compares.

The only things I hope to have on future iPhones are 1)More than 8GB/Expansion slot for SD or Micro SD cards, 2)user replaceable battery.