I've debated whether or not to enter this contest for a little while now and in spite of my low post count, I've decided to write you guys and let you know how much it would mean to me if I were selected to win an iPhone.
I've been a reader of The iPhone Blog for quite some time, I became a daily reader of the blog during the Smart Phone Round Robin in 2008 despite being a Blackberry User. Since the launch of the iPhone 3G, I've been obsessively checking the blog for any signs of a Verizon iPhone. I love that you guys consistently post fair, informative blogs. You guys seem to post with the intent of supplying information rather than just posting rumors to generate attention for your blog. Also, I love Rene and Georgia's videos, its nice to see the two of you sit down and discuss your perspectives on different topics - more of those videos please!
I've been on Verizon Wireless since I was fourteen years old. I'm now 21 and in my final semester at college. I've attempted to leave Verizon twice so that I could use an iPhone on AT&T's network but unfortunately, AT&T's service is horrible in my area and reception was a huge issue for me. Both times I lasted a couple weeks before I reluctantly returned my iPhone's back to the store and resumed my service with Verizon Wireless.
Each year I've been choosing to upgrade my phone after Apple's iPhone announcement at WWDC. I've signed one year contracts, choosing to purchase Blackberry Smartphones (do you feel my pain?) with the hopes that I would be able to upgrade the following year when Steve would hopefully announce the Verizon iPhone at WWDC.
Now that the Verizon iPhone has been announced in January, I am left without an upgrade in spite of my cautious planning. Furthermore, being in college, the $600+ fee for an iPhone without a contract is impossible for me to afford. Winning this contest would make 3+ years of waiting totally worth it for me. I really cannot live with my Blackberry any longer. Please help this poor college student, it's either I purchase an iPhone or continue to feed myself...I think I may be able to go without the food for a little while
Seriously though guys, anything you can do would be awesome! Please consider me when selecting the winner.
- A dedicated reader