[Wondercow]

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And it doesnt handle streaming video or multimedia messaging.

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oh really? so when did youtube be considered nonstreaming video? the ipod can handle streaming video fine. it can also stream video from apple's movie trailer site.

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The iPods do not STREAM video or audio from the web. They can synch web video or audio that has been downloaded/transferred to iTunes, but not synch in real time.

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I think it's pretty obvious that the OP made a typo and actually meant iPhone - seeing as the article is about the iPhone, and the first quote above is from the article and talking about the iPhone.

[maint1]

THese phones aren't alternatives.
They are cheesy and cheap. One makes you download overpriced, tinny sounding music... and all are poorly designed.
Oh yeah, FM IS DEAD! Sure, I listen to it at work but that's because I have no choice in the car because I am not going to pay $12.95 for RADIO.
FM is a bland audio wasteland that plays the same 6 songs all. day. long.
You know what I mean, people! :-) When was the last time you heard ``Umbrella''? 6 seconds ago?
With my luck, the FM reception would be unlistenable in my area.
Truely, there is nothing like the iPhone. Sure, it's $500, but I paid $300 for my Moto V170 two years ago Just to have bluetooth. If I can spend that for bluetooth, a WIFI web-browsing, google-mapping, video-playing, easy-to-use phone for 200 more is a good deal.

[synsoniq]

Bought an iPhone. Kept it for 2 days. Returned it. Bought an HTC Mogul through Sprint's SERO program. Now I'm a very happy camper =)