All very logical responses. The obvious is size, I guess in my situation I may not need one right now. I have the MBP, and a BA windows gaming machine. Maybe I should just sell the MBP and pick up an iPad...
I hate new technology because I always get caught in the hype and it's impossible to resist.
Agreed. Don't go by what you need, go by what you want. Eventually you will get it anyway. If you're excited to buy it, buy it.
Chances are, not too many items come around that you feel you really want. So when one does come around, go ahead and get it.
Before the 4S came out, I had already gone over the idea that I don't need a smartphone, I'm fine with my Samsung flip phone, and checking emails/internet on the go (for me) would be overkill.
Even though I had this viewpoint, I was still "eyeing" the iPhone 4 as something I would get if money was no object. Then, when the 4S came out, I was very excited about it, but was still trying to justify that my Samsung flip phone was enough for me, and it wasn't worth the cost per month.
Finally, I went for the 4S for these reasons:
1.) It's an all-in-one device. It gives me all my portable needs including a phone.
2.) It looks nice. It's very solid, and is a pleasure to hold and use.
3.) Access to internet anytime, anywhere. Even though I previously stated that I didn't need this and that it was "overkill", I still think any way you slice it, it's great to be connected everywhere.
4.) Siri, the better camera, A5, etc. I know the iPad has the A5, but the iPhone always seems to have the highest-end hardware as far as iOS devices go. I've always wanted the superior iPhone hardware, and have finally indulged myself to it.
5.) If I'm going to have a phone, why not have the best? I don't have too many devices, so for the ones I do have, why not max it out? This makes the iPhone worth it, because it's the best phone mixed with the best of everything (iPod, camera, emails, Safari, etc.)
6.) Finally, the Apple experience. The only reason I have a smartphone now is because I'm into Apple stuff.
Sorry, I had to get that off my chest. I had told my sister a few weeks prior to getting the iPhone that my Samsung flip phone was great for me, and that I thought emails and internet on the go was overkill. Then she saw me come home with an iPhone, and pointed out my contradiction/inconsistency. So basically, this sums it up.
actually it's also my portfolio (Fashion Photographer)
