You’ve heard the buzz about the new iPhones, but are they seriously worth the money and the hassle of waiting in line to get one? You bet!

One of the biggest reasons so many consumers are flocking to the iPhone as if it were the best thing since cell phone technology started is that we live in a society where we need to stay connected. Whether you just need to grab that e-mail from your boss or you need to be able to log in and see if that payment has come through to your account, being connected to the internet and the world around you is essential these days.

Lots of cell phone companies have tried to create “smart phones” that give us all of the technology that we need access to on a regular basis, but let’s face it: those phones just aren’t as smart as they say they are.

Take a glance at just a few of the problems smart phone users report:

? The incessant invasion of viruses and Trojan horses onto the phone itself.
? The incompatibility of running platforms which means difficulties with downloads.
? The keypad and navigation controls on many are simply difficult to use. Even with stylus-interface screens, the stylus is lost, difficult to use, or scratches the screen itself.

Simply put, most of the smart phones on the market today are awkward to use, full of bugs, and have unreliable connectivity or running systems.

This is where the real difference with the iPhone pops into play. The iPhone is the first device on the market to offer a full operating system on a cellular phone. That means that software updates are available on a regular basis (US users have already had two updates), and the quality will only improve from here.

By definition, the stability of Apple operating platforms has always been higher than that of any other operating platform on the planet, and the iPhone is little different. Apple keeps a tight rein on its software, and hackers just don’t bother with Apple. Instead of software crashes and bugs like you get with a typical smart phone, you’ll see only the skies of perfect functioning with your iPhone.

If you’re looking for a device that truly helps you stay connected in a world where connectivity means everything, don’t look past the iPhone. It’s certainly worth the wait in line and the price tag.