I want an iPhone!

Since the iPhone was released (the first one), I've been ignoring it. Yes, it's beautiful. Yes, it's awesome. "Blah, blah" was my reaction.

I guess I finally drank the iKool-Aid, because I HAVE GOT TO HAVE ONE. It happened all of a sudden, just like a switch was turned on, or maybe someone wiped the windshield clear so I could see. I need it.

I've been Googling and staring at eBay for days. I don't trust the hackers on eBay promising me that the iPhones they have for $700+ are unlocked and ready for any GSM carrier. (Why do they have a no-return policy then? What if you can't find good service?!) Congress is trying to work something out, or they were trying before the economy popped.

http://news.cnet.com/8301-10784_3-9879554-7.html

Can't we all just shut up and sell SIM cards, which will either be tied to contracts or a pay-as-you-go service, and then have universally compatible handsets for sale separately? Then, I could walk myself to the mall next door, march straight into the Apple store and skip out with an iPhone for mois. Is that so difficult? Who would deny me such cell phone happiness? What have I ever done to the world?

Make it happen, people!

Somebody better make it happen soon, because my frustration over being in cell phone contract jail until February 16, 2010 is going to give me gray hairs.