Finally I managed to get my hands on an iPhone. Before anyone get all excited, no it’s not mine. And since it’s not an authorised handset, I shan’t reveal the source. 
The first thing that hit me was how incredibly slim the iPhone is. Anorexic even. It feels very solid and not at all plasticky like how I’d imagine it to be. It just makes you wanna caress it, damnit.
The SMS function is simpler and easier than I thought. Even though the keyboard looked rather small, I managed to punch the correct keys most of the time. Maybe it’s because I have slim figure fingers. Still, I much prefer a tactile feedback especially since I SMS alot. The keyboard and spelling dictionary (not T9) takes some getting use to though.
The pinching actions when viewing photos or surfing the web is quite a novelty, IMO. Most of the other functions are a breeze and most users shouldn’t have a problem.
Having touched one, it just makes you wanna go out and buy one immediately. Should I get the iPod Touch as originally intended or just hold out for the iPhone’s Asia release? Decisions, decisions!
Updated 1 Nov 07:
P/S On hindsight, it will be better to wait. The second generation iPhone to be released in Asia will probably be 3G-enabled (and will hopefully contain none of the alleged hazardous chemicals).
3 responses so far ↓
Connie Bensen // 5 November, 2007 at 3:01 am |
Hi Stanley,
Supposedly I won an iPhone. I’ll find out more on Tues.
But where I live in Minnesota doesn’t provide service. So I’m not sure if I can activate. That’s worse than not having them at all! I’ll keep you posted on my blog.
Connie
http://www.conniebensen.com
Stanley // 5 November, 2007 at 4:27 am |
Connie, yes you’re right… it’s one thing having an iPhone but quite another if you’re unable to activate it. What a real bummer. I hope you’ll win one anyway. Good luck!
Kul // 5 November, 2007 at 11:06 pm |
hey stanley, thanks for stopping by. yep, pan-asian and yes, loved singapore. def one of the highlights for me this year.
take care and all the best,
richie