You can use Skype on a lot of other phones and - if I recall correctly - you can only make a Skype call on an iPhone if you're connected to Wi-Fi - so it's no good if you're out and about.
You could get a netbook and use that for Skype....
It's the same for most smartphone users on all platforms - myself included - but that's not going to help Piers who wants to make Skype calls on 3G. The iPhone doesn't allow that, as Skype calls are restricted to wi-fi only.The iPhone has meant I use my laptop a lot less. It's great!
That's just one thing he was talking about though, there's plenty of other ways it helps. Also, I rarely have problems finding a wifi hotspot and with free access to over 5000 of them I reckon it's not that big a deal.
I'd say that's quite likely unless the Pre sells for a lot cheaper than the iPhone.
I wouldn't hold my breath on that one arriving in October, although I've been banging on for ages that Apple are missing out by not having a netbook-style device.
That's just one thing he was talking about though, there's plenty of other ways it helps. Also, I rarely have problems finding a wifi hotspot and with free access to over 5000 of them I reckon it's not that big a deal.
Sadly, all ghastly places to be around though.
I can't say I'd want to hang around outside a McDonalds with an expensive phone in my hand, given the choice.
As an aside, when I had my Centro I used to glance enviously at people with wi-fi connected phones, but since getting my G1 phone, I've barely used wi-fi (even when it's available) because it's less hassle - and almost as fast - to stick with 3G.
