Those new phones are just way too expensive... I would "step through the door" if I could afford it. Also, if I were to get one on a plan I suppose I would be paying a fair bit for it a month. Money stops me at the moment unfortunately...

I had tried almost all the new phones that came out (ex: I Phone, Blackberry Curve, Samsung Glyde, LG Versa) and in my experience not worth it!! They are all over priced and as soon as you get that new phone something better and grander comes out. I do agree with the ease and connivance of having all the wonders at your fingertips, but living in a major city on public transit you get those nosy people who look over you shoulder and read what you are. Something I really loathe. So even though the connivance is there I would stick with a simple phone for a simple person.

Running my own business means I need to be contactable at all times. Having an iPhone allows me to check, compose and forward emails on the go. This means I don't have to sit in the office all day, or get worried when I'm away from my laptop and internet access. As a business tool it is an essential item to have, therefore the cost is basically a moot point.

Sure it's great to be able to Facebook wherever you are, check your Dreamteam stats, play with the Apps you've legally downloaded if that's what you're into, but for me it comes down to being accessible at all times.

Apart from the "wank" factor fo having an iPhone, i think think it's an invaluable piece of gear.

Great question Mark, such an inspiration you are.
I would like to believe it is not important as it is one more burden to your life, however i reckon if i had an iphone, i will fall under the same trap as everyone including you unfortunately. Tied down by technology. You will never have a private life, work will always attached to you and gone are the days that you can use "i dont have email access" when you are on holidays.
I still think you are great and truly a precious gem despite everything. Keep up the good work

Hey Mark, Mobile access is critical and we cannot carry a big box (laptop) with us everywhere. With phones lilke iPhone you are in touch with everything...

Also with the increase in the number of apps for iPhone we can really find it very handy and have exponential functionalitly to your phone.

Love iPhone...

6 months ago, ask any of my friends if they were interested and they would have said no. Now it's hard to find someone I know WITHOUT a smartphone. It's amazing how fast mainstream adoption of this technology kicked in. I couldnt live without my iPhone now!