So it looks like Vodafone will be getting first bids on the iPhone here in Australia. With this announcement comes speculation as to why other carriers did not. Personally I think there are good reasons and at the end of the day, what does it matter? We all know how easy they are to unlock from a network (which is not illegal to do) and there is not much between mobile cap plans now anyway, for most carriers.

The main thing I have against the iPhone (and it’s a personal one) is that to manage play lists or switch between tunes (particularly while on the train to work) I would have to take the device out of my pocket, unlock it, scroll through the menu, make my selection, lock the device, put it back in my pocket and neatly put the cord back in my pocket after it (if not in jeans pocket). Right now with my trusty 3rd Gen 60Giga I can control it entirely while in my pocket and without taking it out. Easy! I don’t really need the phone capability as I am very happy with the recently acquired Nokia 6300.

Now don’t get me wrong, the iPhone is a sexy device! Last year I said I could not wait for it to arrive on our shores but some time has passed since then and I am now over the hype. I now also spend most of my time at a laptop wherever I go so I have developed a nice selection of online tools to manage my life with. Right now I don’t need another one.

Update:
But there’s more…

Update:
Vodafone and Optus now taking pre-registrations of interest.