Why do you need it? Just because it's there? And Steve Jobs told you that you do?

re: Why do you need it? Just because it's there? And Steve Jobs told you that you do?

HeatherLeigh — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:43:57 GMT

Duncan - sounds like you are at peace with life....good for you!

re: Why do you need it? Just because it's there? And Steve Jobs told you that you do?

Duncan — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 18:48:28 GMT

Up until a couple of years ago I was still using a walkman and cassette tapes. Only 2 months ago did I replace my 5 year old flip phone that did nothing else except take a few calls. So now I have an iPod Shuffle (its all I need) and a newer phone with no apps.

I am however around people all the time who have their fancy phones and gadgets.. and almost daily I want to rip the phone out of someones hand whilst they are talking going through the checkout at the grocery.. or walking around with their blue-tooth thing set on talking into open space.

I think part of it is that some people like to feel important. How many do you see walking around with belts like police officers and gadgets hanging all over the place. Back in the early 90's, being given a pager and knowing 'they' could get in touch with you just bugged the crap of us. Now we advertise to one and all.. Here are 15 ways you can get in touch with me. One of them will always reach me.

I guess it is the same with people who have 400 friends on facebook (I have 24 btw and I could cut that down to 10 easy enough).

I am just different I guess. I prefer to walk along the quiet path and hear the sound of nature or good conversation with people who are next to me..

Roll on the day when all gadgets suddenly stop working :)

re: Why do you need it? Just because it's there? And Steve Jobs told you that you do?

belmontej — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 19:27:45 GMT

Excellent, well put! I now have new fuel for my debate with friends on why they don’t need every iFanatic product that comes on the market! :)

re: Why do you need it? Just because it's there? And Steve Jobs told you that you do?

HeatherLeigh — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 20:40:29 GMT

David Hayes - I'll have to look into what that is.

Scott Gentzen - all sounds reasonable to me. Really.

re: Why do you need it? Just because it's there? And Steve Jobs told you that you do?

Scott Gentzen — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 18:05:14 GMT

My first MP3 player was the Nomad II back in 99 or 2000 or something like that but I use an iTouch now and like it. No Apps and I don't buy from iTunes. If something better comes along, I have no problem switching.

I use an android phone because of the app lockin on the iPhone and because I won't go to AT&T. I don't have a reason to be available to all either and almost never use the phone part but I like to be able to reach out when the mood strikes.

I'm excited about the iPad in spite of what was shown in in the keynote because I saw what I've been looking for since the first TabledPCs came out. A light, medium sized true tablet form factor. I don't want a 4lb laptop with a touchscreen. I want something I can carry around everywhere and write on when I need to make a not of something. When someone makes a note taking app structured like OneNote for the iPad, I can finally get rid of all of my paper notebooks. That's worth the price of entry to me.

If there was something like that out there already on Windows, I'd be after it too....at least I wouldn't have to wait for someone to make a copy of OneNote for me.

re: Why do you need it? Just because it's there? And Steve Jobs told you that you do?

David Hayes — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 15:33:31 GMT

Nicely written post I agree completely! I'm looking for a tablet but the iPad isn't it. I'm still holding out for the "Courier" becoming a a reality, that looks amazing

re: Why do you need it? Just because it's there? And Steve Jobs told you that you do?

HeatherLeigh — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 07:50:00 GMT

Yogesh... :)

Phil - whatever. You are lucky I already like you. Because I'd totally call you on that fanboy thing (or at least that you spelled it "fanboi"). Jebus, Phil.

re: Why do you need it? Just because it's there? And Steve Jobs told you that you do?

Phil Weber — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 07:06:01 GMT

In defense of iPhone... ;-)

First of all, I am not an Apple fanboi. Prior to purchasing an iPhone last October, I had never owned an Apple product. Most of my music was in Windows Media format and I used a Windows Mobile phone.

But I grew tired of carrying two (or more) devices. I replaced my "dumb" phone with a WinMo device in the hope that it would replace my media player, but the screen was too small to comfortably watch video (at the gym, on airplanes, etc.) and it was super noisy when I used it to play music through my car stereo. So I was stuck with separate phone and media player.

The final straw was that I was paying $100/month for voice and data plans from AT&T. By switching to an iPhone, I save $30/month and eliminate a device. It has helped me to DE-clutter.

So there. ;-)

re: Why do you need it? Just because it's there? And Steve Jobs told you that you do?

Yogesh — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:11:02 GMT

You are absolutely correct. Exactly my words.

In my social circle, almost 90% of people I meet have iPhones and they owned iPods or iTouchs or whatever else Apple released in the last 10 years. When they spot me with a WinMo or cheap $50 cell phone they ask me why not get an iPhone. I promptly respond them that the Apple phone is meant for iDumb people. I don't need to get dumber than what I already am. They may feel a bit offended but they realise it is the truth. Mr. iJobs is making it a habit with his release of iPad. I much prefer the chinese clones which let me rip open the phone and do whatever I want with it rather than put my life in Apple's hands.