To be honest, I've never seen an iPhone and I've only talked to three people that have seen other people with iPhones. But the people that I have seen with an iPhone went up a minimum of 10 cool points in my book. I think I would pass out if I saw an actual iPhone. Personally, I'm waiting until the 2nd generation model is released. Early rumors indicate standard packaging will include one supermodel girlfriend (or boyfriend). At least that's what some guy in my apartment complex says, and he predicted the touch screen keyboard over two years ago.

Tech blogger Rob Rankin is also passing on the first gen iPhone (I think its mostly because the girlfriend rumor) and he has a review here. Did you know the iPhone can't take video? My phone can't either, but come on, we're talking about iPhone. He also points out a number of other issues such as poor call quality and lack of PC compatibility. If you are interested in buying an iPhone, or if you are like me, and want to feel better about not having one, check out his column.

This one is just for those of you who are serious about an iPhone...Teletruth.com has an excellent evaluation of the iPhone /AT&T contract. Not only does the iPhone contract lock you in at maximum, or near maximum rates, but there are a number of limitations (or,gotchas) not included in other plans.