Now that the embargo has been lifted on the iPhone, we’ll finally learn whether or not this ‘thing’ is worth all the hype. What will Mossberg, Pogue and the other privileged reviewers have to say about the most anticipated ‘gadget’ of all time? Here’s a roundup of what everyone has to say so far and it will be updated as more ‘hands-on’ reviews are posted on the Interwebs. If you’re anti-iPhone then check out The Futurist’s rants about why the iPhone will bomb, reeks of planned obsolescence and why it will change mobile devices.
The iPhone Matches Most of Its Hype [NY Times]
The iPhone is Breakthrough Handheld Computer [WSJ]
Apple’s iPhone isn’t perfect, but it’s worthy of the hype [USA Today]
At Last, the iPhone. [Newsweek]
UPDATE: Some videos after the jump.
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Mr. Pogue
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Mr. Mossberg
