In the words of Public Enemy - "Don't Believe The Hype".

So what have Apple done. Taken old mobile comms technology (EDGE) and added an applications processor ($10) and put a closed OS system on it.

Wrapped it in a shiny shell to sell for very large margins to the sheep that buy into their marketing messages.

I'll wait until there is some hands on use. Mobile is all about instant access and usablility. If it is even slightly more hassle to type a number on the screen than a normal keypad it will have a big impact on uptake.

I'm not against it I just think everyone should hold until they can try one. Maybe it will be brilliant but I'm not goign to be drawn in by a few pictures and some web hype.

I've palyed with enough prototype mobiles to know that small things make a huge difference in this business.