Break-Up Letter to my Motorola A630
by Rachel Hinman
We need to talk. I’m sure you’ve been sensing my interest in you has been waning these last three weeks. I could say those silly things that people say — like it’s me, not you, or I just need some time to figure things out. The thing is, I have met someone else. It’s the new iPhone.
I’ve been avoiding this conversation because — well, things are comfortable with you. I know how you work, I can rely on you… plus, we have history. Things were blissful between us once. I remember when you first came into my life two years ago, you actually changed the way I communicated with people. Your qwerty keyboard rocked my world and made it so easy to text friends. It was like a new world opened up to me. Your bluetooth functionality was pretty great, too. And you will always remain my very first camera phone.
But, there were problems, too — so you shouldn’t be entirely surprised. Your interface has never been terribly intuitive. And it feels like we have gone round and round about the internet access issue. You’ve known that was important to me and yet things never improved.
The truth is, I’ve been using this new iPhone on and off for the last three weeks. I know… I’m a two-timer. I’ve been carrying both of you around and this is just no way to live. It’s driving me crazy. While this iPhone has some quirks, it’s honestly a pretty great phone. It’s… well.. I hate to rub it in, but it’s really hot. So, after much thought, I’ve made my choice. It’s time to sever ties with you and TMobile and tell friends and colleagues my new number. This iPhone and I deserve an honest shot — and the only way we can figure out if we’re compatible is if I say goodbye to you.
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July 30th, 2007 at 8:05 pm
Ha!
I will start writing my letter for the Treo 750 (running Windows Mobile). Looked good on the surface but unreliable and no personality.
July 31st, 2007 at 7:22 am
It’s all about being hot at the end of the day, isn’t it? i just can’t believe this post is written by a woman. i thought guys were the shallow ones! lol!
July 31st, 2007 at 12:47 pm
Reminds me a similar note I wrote a couple years ago to my hairline.
August 6th, 2007 at 7:42 pm
Well, I quote a friend who once told me “Love is hard. But it shouldn’t be *this* hard.” Seriously, most phone mobile interfaces set such a low bar, who isn’t looking for a better option…One where your needs are actually met? (Or heaven forbid exceeded.) And if that comes in a package you find attractive, so much the better.
August 8th, 2007 at 10:14 am
Why is it that everybody is always looking to better deal each other. I feel so bad for your A630. And the iPhone? … that little slut.