In the year of 2007, Apple’s IPhone became a new sensation or the hottest “fad”. The IPhone does not have many particular clear advantages from other cellphones, and actually may be even lacking compared to several other obscure smartphones. And yet, any place one goes, one will be sure to see at least one person flaunting his/ her IPhone.
Clearly there are the adamant fans of the convenient device that make this product so captivating. “In my opinion IPhone’s have far more advantages that outweigh their disadvantages. Such conveniences that make the IPhone so intriguing are: internet access, clear camera, games, music, and everything in one handy device. On the contrary, one minute drawback is the exaggerated depende
ncy that people tend to have with their IPhones,” said Lauren Kim, a junior at Beckman High School. Kim expressed her attachment to her IPhone, as the handy tool that keeps all of her important reminders and notes that guide her through her day.
Not only is the conveniency appealing, but the mass accessories that come with the IPhone make this merchandise alluring. “It is true that there are several other smartphones that have the same abilities or even exceed the abilities of the IPhone, but none have as many accessories. Anywhere I go, I can find variations of cases and decorations designated for IPhones,” said Jeehyun Kim, a junior at Beckman High School. In order to make the IPhone more intriguing, cell phone cases designated for this phone are innumerable and creatively crafted. Whereas other smart phones have one phone case with different color variations, IPhones have unique decorative cases that fall in the category of “clothing one’s phone”.
However, when investigating peoples appeals on IPhones, one makes a clear distinction about her opinion on the matter. “Honestly, I think people tend to purchase IPhone’s due to their popularity and of course that also has to do with the fact that they are from the elite Apple Company. There are so many other smart phones out there, but people buy IPhones simply because everyone else has one,” said Karin Lee, a junior at Beckman High School. Lee adds that phones like the Blackberry or Android are just as useful; however, the majority of people do not have these phones. And the interactive games that IPhone obtainers have, further enhance the “popularity” of this smartphone.
Although opposing views on IPhones remain, one thing is certain: the twenty first century is currently dominated by IPhones. No matter how upgraded other smartphones become, the omnipotent IPhone remains as king. And its breakthrough with the IPhone 4 Siri, with the motto “The most amazing IPhone yet”, further enhanced its attractiveness. One message is clearly sent: the IPhone has become the bare necessity on the “must buy” list, simply because it’s an IPhone.
