Yes, avoid iPhone. They are made by the iCrap company. So unless you (or your kid) wants to hold a turd in their hands, look elsewhere. Of course, if you want to be "stylish", then by all means keep holding that turd. Overpriced, overhyped garbage that locks you into their ecosystem. Bah, no thanks! Perfect example how clever marketing can make people buy anything.
I am right there with you Brian. No slot for expandable memory. Child labor. Nose in the air apple status.
Buuuttttt.... It's his 16th birthday, he is an awesome kid and a great human being, and it is what he wants.
Believe me, he and I talked about all these things. He is aware of how I feel and I'm sure when he matures more he will think more like you and I on the subject.
Kids...
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It's "Dr. _paralyzed_" actually. Not like with a PhD, but Doctor like in Dr. Pepper.