New York Times iPhone article: pros and cons

First, read about the health risks we incur as cell phone users...

Most of the people I talked to don't want an iPhone, well not for now at least. But The guy from the New York Times had one given to him for 2 weeks prior to release....

"Making a call", says NY Times reporter, Christopher Capozziello, "can take six steps: wake it, unlock it, go to Home screen, open Phone program, view speed-dial list, select name".

He points out that the Google Maps module lets you view street maps or aerial photos for an address, driving directions, too. Photos, movies and YouTube videos look spectacular on the bright 3.5-inch very-high-resolution screen, but the browser can’t handle Flash, which deprives you of millions of Web videos.

"Cultists are camping out in front of Apple Stores; bloggers call it the “Jesus phone.” All of this before a single consumer has even touched the thing" says the New York Times article about iPhone

"Some tech experts say the iPhone will be refined after Apple designers get feedback from the first wave of users. The hefty $500 price tag could also drop." says LESLIE CAULEY in USA TODAY

The two-megapixel camera takes good photos, but it can’t capture video.

"The bigger problem is the AT&T network. AT&T’s signal ranked last or second to last in 19 out of 20 major cities. My tests in five states bear this out. If Verizon’s slogan is, “Can you hear me now?” AT&T’s should be, “I’m losing you.” He's amusing this fellow....

You can already buy cheap extras at Ebay iPhone accessories....

Go to the Apple Store

Watch the rather tedious NY times video.

Paris Hilton in better shape despite powdered eggs

Paris's parents have visited her in jail, causing rumours of preferential treatment by breezing past queues of other inmates' relatives.
Mrs. Hilton said Paris felt cold in there and was having trouble sleeping but was getting her appetite back despite chunderous food and plastic cuttlery (and worries that people will mess with her chunderous food)

Statistically, she is getting a raw deal: if Paris does 23 days of her sentence, she will have served about the same amount of time as 4,000 inmates charged with assaults since 2002, as well as more than 1,800 charged with burglary, 2,600 charged with domestic violence and nearly 11,000 charged with drug violations.
The Lynwood Jail serves as LA County’s main Women’s Jail. Women arrested throughout Los Angeles County may be taken or transferred to the Lynwood Jail.

Important links:
What to pack for Jail
Paris in Wikipedia...
Prison Pen pals (how to get one)