One of the Reasons I Don't want an iPhone
Monday, January 15th, 2007 12:33 pmApple boss Steve Jobs proudly unveiled the new iPhone this week promising that the latest must-have gadget would see the beginning of a new era in robbery-with-violence. ... Possession of the much-hyped device means that there is almost nothing that a busy iPhone owner cannot do while on the move, apart from going outside.
Obviously, I've reduced my muggability by about 80% just by moving out of Lewisham. And probably another 10% by learning to drive, thus ensuring that I'll be moving too fast for all but the most determined (and athletic) mugger*. But having lost a mobile phone, an iPod, a minidisk player, a PDA and a radio to muggers, the idea of 'losing' them all in one package really doesn't appeal.
*Red lights still an Opportunity, of course: but I lock the doors when I'm driving.
Obviously, I've reduced my muggability by about 80% just by moving out of Lewisham. And probably another 10% by learning to drive, thus ensuring that I'll be moving too fast for all but the most determined (and athletic) mugger*. But having lost a mobile phone, an iPod, a minidisk player, a PDA and a radio to muggers, the idea of 'losing' them all in one package really doesn't appeal.
*Red lights still an Opportunity, of course: but I lock the doors when I'm driving.