Apple iPhone 4S (16GB - white, AT&T)

Pros: This phone is efficient, durable, and affordable for the right individual

Cons: The iPhone isn't invincible and is a big investment

Summary: Leigh Grimes
Mrs. Mary Keck
English 201.013
2/10/2012
There is an "i" in Phone

Smart phones; you can't live with them, and you can't live without them. This device has been around for only a short period of time, but it has advanced to astounding levels. They have easily cultivated an entire generation. The iPhone 4S is a smart phone that takes the smart phone experience to the next level. Everywhere you look there is an iPhone 4S being used to enjoy music, surf the web, play around with innovated applications, and much more. The iPhone 4S is an efficient, durable, affordable, and wise choice for consumers who know what they need.
The iPhone 4S is one of the most efficient phones on the market right now. There are countless tools and applications integrated into this particular phone that blow the competition out of the water. This smart phone has a state-of-the-art tool called "Siri". It gives people the ability to ask questions verbally and have the iPhone respond back in the same fashion. It can give you directions, set an alarm, and provide information about stores. I like to think of Siri as a pocket-sized concierge; available for one's everyday needs. Along with Siri there are millions of apps that can be downloaded onto this phone. They range from finding restaurants near you to getting the stock market's stats for the day. Another application is FaceTime, which allows users to stay in touch with people by allowing them to actually see who they are talking to. FaceTime is a more powerful version of Skype without all the glitches. The downside to this tool is that it can only be used with other iPhone 4S's or iPad 2's. The iPhone 4S is quick at sending text messages, even while using Wifi. It has space for many songs for every music lover. This phone is on top of its game.
Sometimes the iPhone 4S gets a bad rap for being vulnerable to the dangers of everyday life. This is very true. Without a good case to protect your iPhone, it won't remain in good condition for long. For example, if dropped, the phone's screen will mostly likely shatter. In this case, the entire phone is ruined, due to the fact that the screen is the one link to everything on the phone. A million and one things can go wrong with this smart phone when it is dropped. However, there is hope. When purchasing the iPhone 4S, there is also an insurance plan available for the phone. Insurance is something to consider if you have a tendency to drop your phone. The battery life on the iPhone 4S is on the fence in my opinion. The phone needs to be charged either every day or every other day, depending on use. Because of this, keeping your charger nearby is a must for this phone.
You have learned that the iPhone 4S is efficient and durable, but now you'll find out the cost. This phone can range in cost. In my experience, the phone itself cost $213.56. That seems like a lot of money, however, as far as smart phones go this isn't as overpriced as people may think. The cost of accessories varies. The cases, like the Otter box, are some of the more expensive accessories. If you're a customer who is smart and thrifty, then you can find accessories online that are at cheaper prices. This is just like clothing stores in the clearance section, you just have to dig. This phone isn't for a consumer who doesn't have the resources for the up keep. It is unfair that the phone itself isn't particularly costly, but the accessories are. This phone isn't for everybody so make sure it fits into the appropriate price range for you.
The iPhone 4S is something to think about if you're looking for a new smart phone. This phone is in many ways efficient, durable, and affordable...for the right customer. The iPhone 4S is ahead of its time and has the applications to stand behind it. This product isn't for every consumer, however. For the customer with music, a need for efficiency, and some money to spend, the iPhone is perfect.