iQueue begins?
As with anything new and trendy in Singapore, one must be prepared to queue. 
Singtel will be launching the long-awaited iPhone in Singapore starting tomorrow! Yes, the iPhone has finally arrived at the Little Red Dot while other choice countries (*ahem* Hong Kong *ahem*) have already seen, touched and *gasp* used the finger-happy communication device.
(Photo thanks to Jakrapong)
Many folks in the office have been asking around wondering if it’s really worth parting with a huge sum of money per month to Singtel just to have the opportunity to own THE 3G iphone that seems to be taking the world by the storm. A colleague of mine is already using the older version of the iPhone and even though I must admit the photo-taking function on her phone is much better than mine, I still don’t see what the fuss is? Call me old fashion, but I prefer my phone to be simple – easy to send sms, can personalise my ringtone, can take simple photos – ok!
I feel that a mobile phone should never try to be more than just a phone. If I want a portable music device, I’d rather buy a professional portable music device. If I want a camera, I may as well buy one with 8+ mega pixels and a great optical zoom. If I really want to surf the net, I’d even rather get one of those mini laptops than increase my eyesight by squinting into the tiny screens. Think of it this way, we can definitely do all that on a mobile phone this day and time, but would you rather carry a slim and light phone or one that’s starting to look like a flat piece of ciabatta bread? I’d rather stick to my slim phone, thank you very much. What about you? Will you be there at Singtel’s shop bright and early tomorrow morning?
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Personally, I’m a fan of Mac.
If they sell iCar, I’ll buy it.
If they sell iHeadphone, I’ll buy it.
If they sell iFan, I’ll buy it.
If they sell iClock, I’ll buy it too.
If they sell iNike, I’ll buy it,
If they sell iBaby Stroller, I’ll buy it.
Thing is, Jobs sells regular stuffs and dress them up with “sexy”
That’s the fuss.
I remember a few years back when there’s a full page article on Straits Times’ Life, about Creative vs Apple iPod. S$30 to get your satisfaction of music on the go (I used Walkman, still remember those), vs getting S$100 over for iPod that does the same stuff.
Well the article tip the balance towards creative. But see who’s selling them more, and you see many people having iPod than Creative’s product.
Principle of business, create something the current consumer wants and more. Create something that makes them feel good.
Almost bought them from HK or Mustafa Center early this year, cracked of course. And certainly would not queue for one of those. Cos I’ve already set to buy them but not as phone, something to have and to hold, to keep my phones, a electronic PA, and of course to impress others.
And I will still use a Nokia to call, and receive phones, sms, alarm clock and birthday reminder of loved ones and taking snapshots.
A pocket size Canon digital camera, daily usage.
A full size camera for hard core usage.
An iPod to replace my CDs in the car.
A mini laptop for traveling, a Desktop for regular work.
I still think, do one thing do it well.
A fan shouldn’t have radio function.
A flat screen plasma shouldn’t be use as a coffee table.
The car seat shouldn’t have Osim massage chair design onto it.
The Fax machine shouldn’t be having more than 2 function, or it would jeopardize your working rhythm.
The higher the expectation, the harder you hurt when it fails.
Printer, fax, scan, sorting, enlargement all-in-one, big no no K.I.S.S.
Conclusion – iPhone would be part of our life and would be remembered. Just like people who owned VW Beatles in the 60s&70s, Walkman in the 80s, the motorola “Big Brother Big” mobile phone, motorola pager, baggy pants in the 80s, a classic Levi’s 501 jeans, Transformer, MASK, Centurion toys.
Yo Richard, good one
maybe next time can buy iToys for your child.. hehe.. But seriously, yes, can’t deny that Apple’s iProducts are very successful, it’ll always be remembered even by people like me who uses Creative mp3 products 