To iPhone or not to iPhone

OK, I admit I can be cheap. I also like to see new products out for a few months (the longer the better for more complex hardware and software) before jumping on the bandwagon.

At $499 for the 4gb model and $599 for the 8gb model and a minimum $60 a month plan with ATT, ouch! - the typical Apple premium for cool products, but who can afford all that hipness, no matter how pretty and visually stimulating?

Here are links to a few reviews (the reviewers, who apparently don't have to pay for their phones, on balance really like the iPhone despite noted issues)...

CNET - Apple iPhone (4GB)

PCWORLD

• iPhone Review Roundtable
• 11 iPhone Gotchas
• iPhone Versus Your Phone: Tips to Avoid iPhone Envy

engadget - How does the iPhone stack up in total cost?

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