i have the n81 8gb and really like it, the symbian os is wicked, loads of apps out there for it. Even got tomtom running on it.
I would never say i hate apple, but i do think the iphone was rushed out lacking a fair few features. Suppose they had to release whilst the hype was ripe! as thats what most apple sales go on.
Well could always download a half decent one like opera I spose? I have that on my normal N95.. Don't use it though.. Just use the normal one and yeah its far from perfect.
I gave Jim my P1i when I got my iPhone and I've never looked back. I guess it comes down to what you use the device for. For me, it's phone calls, txting, internet browsing, watching movies and listening to music. I don't use any of the other features....well maybe the weather widget sometimes.
It could be a better device for sure, but I doubt I'd use any additional features to be fair. I can probably count on my hand the amount of times I've used a camera in a phone lol. The only thing I wish it did have was MMS capabilities, but I can live without it.
I've read so many threads on a variety of sites with people getting really angry with the iPhone. But its like anything, if you really hate a product so much, why bother with it? There are other options available to consumers
Jim, apart from the web browsing, I would have thought the P1i would suit your needs better cos it can be hacked about and customised more easily.
Mind you, I wouldn't mind seeing you try your hand a customising an iPhone lol. I'm thinking some phase change unit along with a custom paint job...oh and maybe some funky lighting