11 iPhone Drawbacks

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From a slow data network to a sealed battery, here are some of the drawbacks to consider before you buy the season's hot phone.

Want an iPhone? Of course you do. It looks sexy, it's innovative, and--for a while at least--it'll be the ultimate status symbol. But in the fog of iPhone hype, it's easy to lose sight of the fact that the latest Apple sensation will still have its share of disadvantages. We don't have the king of gadgets in our mitts yet, but judging from the information that has already been released, clearly some folks could have problems with the iPhone. So before you dump your current cell phone, consider these issues:

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Michael the Great

Like I'd really listen to Microsoft's review of an Apple product.

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#1 - Fri Jun 29, 2007 11:18 PM EDT

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essistme

There's more than 2 dozen iPhone drawbacks. Most of them annoying and some pretty large. One or two may actually be dealbreakers for those considering abandoning their current smartphone / blackberry / blackjack / treo. . .

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#2 - Tue Jul 10, 2007 2:19 PM EDT

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