And the iPhone even includes the option to have the user become overly protective of his purchasing decision despite the numerous lacking features of the iPhone.
Comeon buddy. It is a very shiny, pretty phone. But it ain't perfect. And it certainly isn't the phone to end all phones. If Apple is willing to incorporate the things that others are doing right (TMobile Hotspot at home, dual cameras for photo snapping and video conference, etc.) then they have the potential to make a much better product.