Video: A musical tribute to the iPhone — from the New York Times
posted at 8:28 am on July 6, 2007 by Allahpundit
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It’s been many years since a song captured my own emotions so completely. At the line “But god, this thing is sweet,” a lone tear rolled down the big A’s cheek.
I’m not sure why they went to the trouble of producing it, but it ought to be good for some faux outrage on our side about journalistic objectivity and commercial sponsorship. It’s a goof. Lighten up.
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What’s an iphone and why does a shopping bag sell for $305 on ebay?
I’m in the wrong line of work.
locomotivebreath1901 on July 6, 2007 at 8:35 AM
iDorks.
James on July 6, 2007 at 8:42 AM
Saw this earlier this morning…knew you’d pick it up!
I see the big thing now is all these hackers trying to get the iPhone to work with carriers other than AT&T…why, I don’t know…If you want service, you still have to pay for it.
JetBoy on July 6, 2007 at 8:45 AM
Yeah, too bad AT&T can’t get its act together. I had told you that I purchased an iPhone on Tuesday, right Allah? Well, I purchased Priority Freight along with it. I was told by the in-store salespeople it would be 2-3 days max, most likely having it by Friday/Saturday.
AT&T has a forum up just for the direct fulfillment. No one can seem to get an answer from a Rep, they get the run-around, some have had their cards charged twice by AT&T, and now more than one rep said they won’t even get another shipment in until Monday. That means my Friday/Monday arrival will be a Wednesday/Thursday of the next week arrival.
amerpundit on July 6, 2007 at 8:51 AM
I’ve heard more complaints about AT&T from those who ordered/bought their iPhone from them, instead of Apple. I can imagine Jobs isn’t too happy about this…nothing like having your “new big thing” troubled by the carrier you teamed with.
JetBoy on July 6, 2007 at 8:58 AM
What makes it worse, is that I’m a Legacy AT&T Member. I’ve been a member since cell phones resembled bricks. They made me update my plan, get all new phones, and stand there for hours, before I could add the iPhone to my family plan. So, as of now, I’m out of a phone, because my SIM’s in the new phone, which isn’t here.
I’ve been hearing that Apple.com orders are coming after AT&T, but apparently still earlier than people were told by Apple.
amerpundit on July 6, 2007 at 9:03 AM
I hope that tear was for the realization of who your fellow travellers are now, AP. Maybe your new comrades at the Times will give you a complimentary iPhone for you to “keep an open mind” about them in your future coverage. Retail value - Forty Pieces of Silver!!!
Dudley Smith on July 6, 2007 at 9:13 AM
Well, at least when the newspaper goes Tango Uniform they can make money producing amusing videos.
flipflop on July 6, 2007 at 9:19 AM
Apple just released the details about its battery replacement program. $79 for the battery, $6.95 for shipping, and 3 days away from you.
amerpundit on July 6, 2007 at 9:19 AM
Plus, your iPhone’s harddrive wiped clean, so they say to back it up to your computer.
amerpundit on July 6, 2007 at 9:20 AM
Okay, I have a rather basic question. If you go to an Apple store itself and purchase the iPhone there, will they let you get the AT&T plane right in the store itself? I’m asking because my Mom wants the 8 GB one coming out in November.
mram on July 6, 2007 at 9:20 AM
Are you in the US? The 8GB is out already; that’s the one I ordered.
amerpundit on July 6, 2007 at 9:33 AM
Yeah, let’s hear ‘em sing “I want an IPhone!” after they hear that there is a problem with the unit’s battery wearing out too quickly. Even better, the battery is soldiered into the phone itself, so if you want it replaced, you have to send it to Apple, who, to the additional tune of $80, shipping and handling NOT included, will cheerfully replace the battery for you. This ON TOP OF the $500-$600 price tag, not to mention the $1500 you have to shell out for the two-year contract.
OK, ALL TOGETHER NOW!
“I WANT AN IPHONE!”
NOT!
pilamaye on July 6, 2007 at 9:51 AM
I’ve been an Apple fan since I wrote my thesis on a Mac 512K back in the 80’s. But…
Good Lord, people, get a grip!
It’s a gadget, nothing more! It means you don’t have to waste space in your briefcase by toting an Ipod and a cellphone. But you still pay far too much for the priviledge.
Apple always takes the first-adopters for a ride. Wait for IPhone 2.0 before you get one. Trust me on this.
Anton on July 6, 2007 at 9:51 AM
AP,
Maybe you can convince MM that the IPhone’s X-Ray feature is necessary for you to screen terrorists.
Or p’raps you could put up a tip jar…
zb42 on July 6, 2007 at 9:59 AM
iPhone activation cracked
The infamous DVD Jon claims to have found a way to activate an iPhone without committing to an AT&T wireless plan.
TheBigOldDog on July 6, 2007 at 10:29 AM
Watching this video made me feel better about myself.
Nonfactor on July 6, 2007 at 12:34 PM
That was a good video but, man that guy is such an “edwards”
see A.C. for definition.
TheSitRep on July 6, 2007 at 12:52 PM
Forget the iPhone!
You can’t even add software to it! (ghetto!)
It would be better to save up for an OQO (video) and team it up with GrandCentral (for visual voicemail) and going with a carrier that actually acknowledges that you are human (Verizon and Sprint) than selling your soul to AT&T (who doesn’t treat you very well) via an iPhone.
How do you like those apples? (pun not intended)
Darnell Clayton on July 6, 2007 at 1:04 PM
This guy David Pogue is funny, check out his other iPhone video
Baphomet on July 6, 2007 at 2:06 PM
Now I am officially impressed:
How Tough Is the iPhone?
TheBigOldDog on July 6, 2007 at 2:30 PM
Man are my instincts honed. I’m glad I hated this thing long before it ever came out, and feel justified after seeing that the Times loves it. While others may have the iPhone, it’s just the latest “I’m a hip and edgy liberal, look at me!” device. It’s the same as all those douches he want to preach the glory of Macs at any opportunity. Or wear hemp. Or bash Walmart. Or drive their Volvo. I’m sorry to those that like this thing, but it’s just the latest elitist/college liberal “must have”, and that was obvious from the get go. The NY Times love for it only confirms that for me.
RightWinged on July 6, 2007 at 3:06 PM
“I too will join the cult” hehe
- The Cat
P.S. Why do this? They’re riding the iPhone + YouTube waves. Freeadvertisinghitslinksmania!!
MirCat on July 6, 2007 at 3:20 PM
P.P.S Shouldn’t all this nerditechi research/manpower be better spent on working on fembots?
MirCat on July 6, 2007 at 3:21 PM
Wrong song. Look.
Stephen M on July 6, 2007 at 5:33 PM
That’s awesome. I wonder how many people in that line they had to ask, before they found five that knew the tune to My Way?
Tanya on July 7, 2007 at 8:29 AM