Did Apple not register iPhone? If they didn't, it would be significant evidence against a postulated Apple branded cell phone. If they did, you know that Apple legal is gonna' be all over this.

Apple filed for a trademark for 'iPhone" and have run into problems. It was not granted the registration. A Canadian company already owns it. Which doesn't explain how Linksys can use it, Hmmm,

It was originally granted to some internet appliance company which later got bought out, blah blah blah.

Now, you can call me old fashioned

["You're old fashioned!"]

Okay, but do you know what I want most in a cell phone? Not having the call drop because their network was designed, apparently, by the same people who brought us student government and network television. You know, I'd like the phone to be able to make, take, and hold onto a call.

The "Fabled iPhone by Apple".

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tbone1 wrote:
Okay, but do you know what I want most in a cell phone? Not having the call drop because their network was designed, apparently, by the same people who brought us student government and network television. You know, I'd like the phone to be able to make, take, and hold onto a call.

And nothing else.
[oft repeated rant]
I just want a D**n phone. No camera, no web, no e-mail. I have things that do those already. I just want a phone that works and that doesn't cost and arm and a leg for service.
[/oft repeated rant]

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geoduck wrote:

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tbone1 wrote:
Okay, but do you know what I want most in a cell phone? Not having the call drop because their network was designed, apparently, by the same people who brought us student government and network television. You know, I'd like the phone to be able to make, take, and hold onto a call.

And nothing else.
[oft repeated rant]
I just want a D**n phone. No camera, no web, no e-mail. I have things that do those already. I just want a phone that works and that doesn't cost and arm and a leg for service.
[/oft repeated rant]

While I agree that a cell phone must first and foremost be a great phone, if I can get a decent digital camera in it, why not? It means I always have a camera with me. No, it won't take the place of my dedicated cameras, but I've got nothing against convergence so long as the primary function (making and taking phone calls) works well. See this thread for more thoughts:

http://www.macobserver.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=49083

I'm with geoduck.....
"I just want a D**n phone. No camera, no web, no e-mail. I have things that do those already. I just want a phone that works and that doesn't cost and arm and a leg for service."
I also do not have time to figure out how all this bloody stuff works and then try to remember it 2 months later.
Cheers: Bob

I just saw the keynote and they did release the iPhone - from APPLE! It's sleek, beautiful and in keeping with Apple design is perfect, well almost perfect. I didn't see a slot for SD cards. Is this an oversite or plans for iPhone2?