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Microsoft-Watch's Take on the iPhone

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eWeek Microsoft-Watch blogger relates his two week experience with the iPhone.

Before reading any further, Microsofties and their partners should take out paper and a pen. Apple has done so much right with the iPhonebased on my experience, anyway that they should take notes.

Joe Wilcox replaced his Nokia N95 with the iPhone in a last minute decision which he doesn't regret. He breaks down what he sees the major benefit of the iPhone: Synchronization, Mobile Web, Mobile E-Mail, Battery Life, and that it's simply a joy to use.

Wilcox writes "I never really liked my cell phone before now. But I lovemy iPhone. It's a real joy to use; using the features makes me laugh. All technology products should be this useful and fun."

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