Since I have consumer-itis, I am as susceptible to the iPhone hype as anyone else. Since I love my iPod (well, perhaps “love” is too strong a word but you know what I mean), the idea of a phone that combines the functionality of the 8 gig nano strikes me as a good idea. And what I’ve read about text input on the virtual keyboard tells me it would work quite well for my tired old eyes. The crappy camera and lack of HSPDA seem like the major drawbacks.

With the release in the US yesterday, rumors are swirling about international release. It has been said that Vodaphone will have an exclusive in Europe and that they will release an updated 3G version, no date announced. An Asian release is supposedly six months away.

The current US model requires activation either at the place of purchase or online via iTunes. Since I have a credit card with a US billing address, I have an account on the iTunes store. The product manual states that the SIM card is removable.

So I’m wondering if anyone has actually tried removing the SIM card and putting in a different, non-AT&T card.

Since the Apple US online store says a 2-4 week wait for shipping, I could conceivably have my mother go to an AT&T shop, buy one for me and FedEx it to me. Okay, she’s 86 years old. But the way I see it, she doesn’t have all that much to do and if there is a line, people would be kind to a little old lady and let her jump the line.

That seems reasonable, doesn’t it?

Hongkie Town
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