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June 29, 2007

Introducing the iPhone

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Rivaling Paris Hilton for media attention these days is Apple's first smartphone, the iPhone, which debuts June 29th at 6 p.m., following months of hype. Described by The Wall Street Journal as "a beautiful and breakthrough handheld computer," the iPhone is really three devices in one: a cell phone; a widescreen, high-resolution iPod; and an internet communications device. Stylish and undeniably cool, the iPhone comes with a hefty pricetag: The 4GB model will cost $499 with a two-year contract, and the 8GB version will cost $599. Other considerations include the lack of a standard keyboard (in favor of an onscreen touchpad) and the fact that AT&T (formerly Cingular Wireless) is the one and only carrier for the iPhone.

If you're contemplating buying an iPhone, take a few minutes to see what some of the experts have to say:

Posted by JudyS at June 29, 2007 09:30 AM

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