I like the iPhone...
Many people don't even read the user's manual for the electronics they buy, they just want to open the box, charge it out and start playing with it. They don't care to read about every detail. Even if it hurts them in the end. (95% of electronics returned operate perfectly well, they are returned because people get frustrated with it.)
Apple products can be used by people who are not in with technology!
1. User Interface: Very well designed!
When you compare a Windows Mobile phone to the interface of the iPhone. Its clear which one is better. Many people just want something simple and easy to use. Apple provided the UI people wanted.
2. Less Devices: With GPS, this thing can combine many items:
It can:
(Be your phone)
(Be your PDA)
(Be your music player)
Be your GPS device for your car and on foot around NYC or Boston etc..
Add almost anything with applications...
2. Applications: iPhone 1.0 users who JAILBROKE the unit it got all the applications they wanted. (lots were created buy people or teams who knew how to code.
http://lifehacker.com/337863/how-to-install-third+party-apps-on-your-new-iphone-or-ipod-touch
http://lifehacker.com/339834/the-20-best-iphone-and-ipod-touch-applications
Now with the SDK release, official corporations with make some serious applications for this 3G iPhone. People will pay money for them, but thats the incentive for the corporations.
3. Price: As far as price goes, I heard ATT had to take quite a beating to offer the new phone for $199, no profits until 2010? Anyone want to google this and find out for us?
Apple is not going anywhere, as long as they keep up this advertising and keep patenting.