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That's my analysis of the iPhone situation.

A dramatic price drop for what is admittedly the coolest gadget out there is a significant breakthrough.

But paying AT&T $60 per month or more, even with the promise of unlimited 3G Web access, is just too much — for the likes of me, anyway.

For those willing to pony up the $720/year (plus whatever fees and taxes can be sneaked in), 3G represents a significant performance boost for iPhone users.

And it's still the coolest device out there.

Drop the monthly fee to $30, and I'll be a whole lot more interested.

Lower the price of the iPod Touch (like an iPhone without the phone) to $199, or even better, $99, and me and my money will soon be parted.

My predictions:

• The iPhone 3G will kill off what little is left of the Palm platform, and every other handset maker is going to be in a whole new world of hurt.


• Expect cell carriers that are not AT&T to be clamoring for the opportunity to offer the iPhone. Hopefully a price war of sorts will ensue.


• Look for Google to either put a full-court press on its Android platform or begin offering a Google-branded handset.