Can the latest must-have gadget be less than the perfect machine it's purported to be? The iPhone is on top of many people's most wanted list but is it worth all that money and hype? It's a machine with a lot of muscle but even the top contender for our hearts and wallets has its limits. Here are some of the iPhone's limitations in case you're seriously thinking of buying:
The Service Provider
AT&T has an exclusive rights on the iPhone so it means switching to Cingular. If you are currently have an agreement with your current provider, you could be charged for giving up without waiting for your lock-in period to expire.
One service provider will also limit the use of your iPhone while traveling. For now, the iPhone is only operational in the US. You'll need a new sim card if you'll be traveling to Europe or Asia and you'll just have to swallow the big roaming charges it will cost you.
Another iPhone limitation is the network coverage. If AT&T's service in your area isn't that good, you could have some difficulty downloading and watching movies on your iPhone. There's a built-in Wi-Fi you can use, though.
Speaking of the internet, you're also only allowed 10MB for viewing a webpage. You can also only run JavaScript for about 5 seconds.
Taking Photos
The iPhone is also a camera phone but it can only handle a measly 2 mega pixels, versus other cell phones and smart phones that boast 3 to 4 mega pixels.
Just 2G
Apple sacrificed having 2G instead of 3G so it can offer the widest possible coverage. That is, until after 3G becomes more widely available. If you want 3G, you'll have to wait for the next iPhone version.
Storage
Storage on the iPhone is also limited. If you're the type of user who likes to store videos and songs, it probably won't be long until you fill your iPhone memory to capacity.
It's A Closed Platform
If you're a download-happy phone user, the iPhone will put a damper on your spirits. It works on a closed platform so no downloading of games, RSS readers, browsers from third parties or other applications.
The Price
It's a status symbol now and not the kind of phone you can give away as a gift or ask for on your birthday unless you've got lots of money. If you want to go for the lower-priced model at $500, you won't get the extra 4GB of memory like the $600 model.
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