I’ve got a new ‘phone. There it is. The Nokia N95. Lovely, isn’t it? It does everything I need it to do, and more. I can do all the normal ‘phone type stuff, plus send and receive email (very handy for when I’m away from my desk) and even write on it via a bluetooth keyboard. I’m very happy. Except…

I’m an Apple fan. I use only Mac computers (I write on a Macbook and have a Mac Mini for day to day computing type stuff - and there’s an iMac on the way, too), plus, I never go anywhere without my video iPod. I love all things Apple, and realy wanted to get an iPhone. Only, they’re not very good. Yet.

I’m sure things will improve with time. Apple have opened the operating system up to third-party software developers (a big step), but I’m going to need more than that in order to continue on my road of loyalty. (If you’re not into gadgets, you might want to switch off now!)

Bluetooth. I’m going to need to connect a bluetooth headset for when I’m driving at the very least, and I wouldn’t mind using a portable bluetooth keyboard, either.

3G. The current standard for mobile ‘phone use, yet the iPhone is still on 2G due to battery life concerns. Doesn’t affect the Nokia I’m using guys…

Battery replacement. I don’t fancy sending the thing away to Apple to replace a faulty or dead battery. I want to buy a new one and switch it myself in a few seconds.

Memory expansion. It’s possible I won’t use all of the built-in 8gb or 16gb, but I’d like the option to use and switch memory cards, please.

Multimedia messaging. If I take a photo, I’d like to be able to send it to my friends’ ‘phones, and not all of them have the capacity to receive emailed images.

Provider. I prefer the ability to choose which mobile provider I go with, rather than be tied into just one company. Where’s the element of competition that will keep prices down and offers sharp?

So, as much as I feel like I’m being unfaithful, it’s the Nokia for me. For now.

Tommy

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