Living in the techno-lust capital of the world makes it hard to ignore apples new gadget porn. Everyones eyes are dilated over this thing, and it is a beautiful. I think this thing is going to be a huge success. Apple philosophy is that everyone wants a phone lets just make the absolute uncompromising best. Let me run through some of the draw backs, it will only take a second. 1.) holy cow, $599 is really expensive when you have to sign a 2 year contract with someone who isn't your carrier. The majority of people who want one of these phones won't have the carrier that apple supports. This phone will retail for almost 800 dollars. 2.) It looks quite delicate. Could you really put this thing in your pocket with out stressing about it? Touch screens are notoriously more delicate then regular protected lcds. 3.) Face grease Sure the full screen is pretty, but its going to be a magnet for face grease. Yet, the sum of these draw backs for the user will end up being a benefit for Apple. In June when Apple releases this thing hordes of those with the most face grease will plunk down and commit to two years of constant buffing and babying of their iphone, which is a great way to get some serious visibility. I wonder why they don't put the face contact side of phones on the oppostie