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Gartenberg

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iPhone Bottom Line | January 9, 2007 11:56 PM

People seem to be linking to this but missing the rest of what I wrote, so bottom line.

1. The iPhone is the most beautiful and functional phone I have ever seen. Apple totally overcame all my issues with music phones and there's an elegance that must be seen to be appreciated. First time I held it, I was speechless for more than a few seconds.

2. Apple unveiled what is probably the most hyped product... Well ever. And despite high expectations, they knocked the ball out of the park. In my opinion they exceeded the hype which was totally insane pretty high.

3. Yes, I think it's not perfect, but let's be clear, the innovation and design outweigh any issues by an order of magnitude, perhaps several. I look forward to leaving my carrier of more than a decade in June to pick one of these up.

Bottom Line. Home Run. Period.