I’ve had my iPhone for about a month - and YES I WILL be getting a $100 rebate, thank you very much. But in that short month I have come to the conclusion that the iPhone is very dangerous.

Background
I started looking at an iPhone when my Treo started acting weird. I LOVED my Treo. The Treo with Chatter Mail was SUCH a pleasure. I could easily manage 6 email accounts and instantly see which account had new mail. But - the temptation was just too much. I had seen the future - and it had me holding an iPhone.

Why the iPhone is Dangerous - Non-Tactile

DO NOT attempt to answer your iPhone while driving - YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED. The iPhone’s unlocking method just about REQUIRES you to look at the phone. The sleek slider that you must move from left to right is not forgiving, not tactile, and not easily done with one hand sans eyes. I have been all over the road simply because I can’t unlock the iPhone without looking at it. I’ve tried. I’ve almost gotten killed. Women run in horror clutching their small children.
Why the iPhone is Dangerous - Irresistible

I was in Subway, minding my own business, looking at email when two young kids came up to me and HAD to touch my iPhone. Now, I’m a friendly guy but when my personal space gets impinged, well I get a bit antsy. Now only that, but I shortly thereafter came down with a 24 hr stomach virus - I just KNOW it was from one of those snot-nosed kids. Look people - just step away from the future. The future is mine.
Why the iPhone Dangerous - Precious

As I said, I’m pretty friendly but damn people, it’s my iPhone! I don’t like the jokes about you “dropping” it while you are holding my precious my iPhone. I’ve got ulcers from fear of ME dropping it and now I got to worry about YOU dropping it? And WASH YOU HANDS before you touch her him it.

Why the iPhone is Dangerous - Hackable

Once you have an iPhone you want to immediately “make it your own”. That’s what I liked about the Treo - infinite additions and customizations. Now, with the introduction of Installer by Nullriver (updated DAILY - thanks guys). I have games utilities galore and my productivity has gone sideways. I am constantly looking for more and more hacks - like a crack addict looking for another crystal rock hoping to ease the craving.

Why the iPhone is Dangerous - Ubiquitous

I can use the iPhone everywhere. I initially thought that was a good thing. Now, as I write this from the John (American slang for Crapper), I begin to wonder. Hemorrhoids not withstanding, I believe that connected to the grid 24/7 may not be such a good thing.

Why the iPhone is Dangerous - The Cult

The entire time I am writing this, the song from Jesus Christ Superstar keeps running through my head. You know the one. The one with the refrain - “He is DANGEROUS…” I love like Steve Jobs and all. But I’ve been on the inside of a cult before and I’m starting to look for the door just about now. I mean promises, promises, promises. I know, Steve, you are DELIVERING on your promise of bringing me the future in a nice small hand-held device, but come ON. You and I BOTH know you can’t sustain this. When the wheels come off the bus, I want to already be OFF the bus - kapish?

Why the iPhone is Dangerous - The Reality

Knowing all the dangers of owning an iPhone hasn’t helped me one little bit. I do have the future in my hand and I like it there, and I am willing to live dangerously. It’s a small price to pay provided I don’t run anyone over while trying to unlock the future.