College Techy Stuff

iPhone will definitely be good. Dont get a netbook, but a Macbook Air, it'll make you feel more important.

any smartphone will do, just try to create the time to get used to the myriad of functions. Most of the stuff and files I need in daily life can be read and edited by phone, or if nessecary via a netbook but even with the larger pdf files i never felt the need for anything more for the quick read , for now my e71 nokia has delivered more then needed..

I guess what im trying to say is that a smartphone would be an interesting investment, especially since you (from what ive read), have a more practical view on everyday appliances..

What exactly do you need them for? If you already have a laptop or desktops at all your "locations" (job, home, toilet, etc.) then an iPhone can fill the netbook slot for you. Having all three is a bit redundant. The Macbook Air is silly, I really doubt it would serve you better than a MBP.

NETBOObK FTW

do you understand the difference between 3G and WiFi? That's a big first step. Also, with the iPhone, or any other smart phone, your cell phone bill will likely shoot up $20 - $30 per month.

I love my iPhone.

I went in to get the Air eventually, however, the new MBP 15" aren't much larger or heavier than the Air, so I went with the MBP. If you go with the iPhone, I'd go all Mac. Some of the apps are cool, but nothing can take the place of carrying around a graphing calculator.

Get an iPhone. I pulled trigger today and will be picking it up tomorrow. The maps are pretty awesome. I freaked when i saw that it had public transportation routes and schedules on it. The browser is also pretty good. I was playing with my friend's phone and typing isn't that bad on it. I still prefer a real keyboard but landscape in combination with good auto-correct functionality makes it pretty easy to type relatively quickly. There are some pretty cool and useful apps for it too. I signed-up for a site called myplate.com to track my meals and water consumption. They also have an iphone app. I can check calories and stuff with the phone when I'm at restaurants if I get off my plan for whatever reason. If i cheat it's just a few buttons to modify what I actually ate. I'll probably also program my calendar to remind me to drink water every hour. I always forget when I'm deep in concentration. With the diet i'm going on i'm gonna need to stay hydrated to minimize the risk of kidney stones. I don't know how you study but i've taken to mind mapping and there are apps for that on the phone as well, although they might be of less use if you are driving, but for me they will be a great way to make use of the time that i'm on public transpo. I bet you could get a copy of Black's Law Dictionary for it too. Ok I just googled it and boom, they have an iphone app: http://www.blackslawdictionary.com/

Analysts say Apple will release one, maybe two tablet devices some time this fall and that the next imac and laptops will have a couple new "killer" features.
You can record audio and video on the iphone too. Iphones will just get better and better.

A Rolex to keep track of time without reaching for your phone.

I concur. And it establishes your baller status.

Ok. 3G is the cellular wireless. To access you need to have service with the individual provider that has it running in that area. I.e. if you have At&t you can't pick up on Verizon's cellular wireless service. Also, you only have access to that wireless internet while you have a cellular signal. If your carrier gets no signal in one of your classrooms you aren't going to be able to access the wireless internet either. If you have a Netbook, you won't be able to access the 3G network WiFi is internet you'll be able to pick up on with any device that has a wireless adapter i.e. either a Netbook or an iPhone. Starbucks, Barnes and noble, Panera, McDonalds, all these places offer free WiFi now (B&N only offers it to At&t customers). Basically, if your device can pick up a signal, and it's not password protected, you can get on the internet. Your school will most likely have some sort of wifi. If you are thinking about an iPhone I really recommend heading down to an Apple or AT&T corporate store to try it out first. It really does have a learning curve and takes some getting used to. Typing on it is a bitch for some people and easy as cake for others. There have been conflicting reports as to whether or not it will be released later this year or in 2010. I'm betting it will be more of a portable media device like the iPod Touch and not what Hunts is quite after Have you seen pictures of his bar?