I know that I’m completely wasting my energy on this subject, and massive companies like AT&T are more like robots instead of people (even if they read this they’re more concerned about a profit rather than having a happy customer base), but I’m extremely disappointed in Apple’s choices with AT&T and their policies.

I myself went over to the “dark side” and got a Mac a few years ago after they switched to Intel. I freaking love my Mac. I’d buy another one without hesitation. Why? IT WORKS. Programs RARELY crash, the hardware is solid, etc. I’ve never had a computer with so few problems since I started becoming a computer nerd back in ’96 or so. I’ll probably upgrade once I’m rolling in some more dough and I just want a new one. And who’s their competition? VISTA. HAR HAR. Apple is on the rise and raising the bar on OS stability. C’mon Microsoft, you better get your shit together soon or you will lose your grip on the market.

Anyway.

Once Apple released the iPhone 3G S, they rolled a VERY old and annoying moneymaking scheme that all cell phone manufactures create. “The phones are $199 and $299 IF you are approved for a 2 year contract!” Why can’t I just UPGRADE my phone? I’m prepaying for my minutes and I don’t want a stupid contract! If I want to just buy the phone I have to shell over another $200 bucks! That’s REALLY lame. Plus I didn’t want AT&T from the get-go, and here I am… with that stupid AT&T company because I just want to be able to do nerdy stuff while on the road.

I dunno. I know that Macs aren’t cheap (even though their prices have been dropping lately – ooh!), but I do believe you get what you pay for. The iPhone is awesome and all, but c’mon guys, your loyal customers need you to throw ‘em a bone. Apple, extend your carrier reach once your stupid contract is up with AT&T. You know that LG and Samsung reaches beyond one carrier, WHY CAN’T YOU?

Ok rant over.