iPhone Will Disappoint Some

1. Steve Jobs claiming that the iPhone is at least 5 years ahead of anything available today. This sets the expectations high -- maybe too high.
2. The Macworld keynote presentation was almost too perfect. Those in attendance were surprised by the iPhone announcement and were mesmerized by the new device that Steve was waiving around in front of their faces. Every public display of the iPhone since the keynote has paled in comparison.
3. No flash player included in the full desktop class Safari browser? To some this invalidates claims that the phone presents the real Internet, not a watered Down, mobile version, kinda sorta looks like the Internet, Internet.
4. Developers in town for WWDC felt insulted that Apple even propose web development using AJAX as a solution for creating applications for the iPhone. We still strongly believe that Apple needs to release a full API for the iPhone. Also, many have stated that they would have preferred Apple say something like "We don't have the perfect solution worked out for you yet, but here is something you can utilize in the interim". It is our thought that Apple has, or is working on an API for release at a latter time -- if not for the public at least for select reputable development companies.
5. Why hasn't AT&T released plan pricing for the iPhone? How long does it take to figure this stuff out? We aren't business types here at AppleHound, but it is our belief that before they even signed on with Apple, AT&T would have sat down to figure out how much money they stood to make on the device and plans. Several credible sources have been quoted recently as saying that AT&T has not figured out what they are going to charge yet. They are running a huge business -- money is all they think about! Also, we were under the impression that AT&T, the largest provider of cellular service in the United States would be somewhat familiar with creating cell plans. What variables could they possibly need to account for that they haven't faced in their past experience?
6. No removable battery. The consumer cannot replace the battery when more power is needed or in the case of failure.
7. Unknown true battery life.
8. No SD memory slot.
9. No support for 3G network.
10. No iChat application included.
11. Touch screen keyboard may be harder to use as it does not provide the same feel/feedback as plastic keyboards.
12. The cost $499/$599 appears to be too much for some potential customers.
13. No GPS in the first release.
14. No Voice dialing.
15. The use of AT&T over other carriers. Though if they would have gone with or been accepted by Verizon the AT&T people would have had a similar complaint.
16. How many devices are going to be available day one? Should we plan to stand in line, or are there enough to go around?
17. Steve announced at WWDC that the phone was going to go on sale at 6PM. That seems like an odd time. Why not make things interesting and open some stores at 12 AM?
18. The release date. This was probably by design -- to keep people wondering and more importantly talking about the iPhone.
19. Can the camera be used to create videos?
20. No talk about downloading music/video to the phone without iTunes.
21. Will the iPhone ship with its own game(s), or be able to play those designed for the iPod?

We all want a great phone/iPod/Internet communicator and Apple and AT&T want to sell as many phones and contracts as possible -- correct? In order for everyone to get what they want the consumer needs a solid product/service, to be informed, and to feel happy with their purchase.