Apps and the Value of a Converged Device

While this post focuses on the iPhone, this is true of any smartphone with a vibrant app ecosystem.

23 devices my iPhone has replaced:

I started thinking about what a converged device the iPhone is and compiled this impressive list of devices I used to carry that are now replaced by my iPhone.  This is an unprecedented level of convergence if you ask me.  A quick informal tally shows that the iPhone is replacing $2700.00 dollars worth of equipment and several pounds worth of gear.

1. Blackberry
2. Phone
3. iPod
4. Nuvi GPS
5. Sirius portable player
6. RSA SecureID
7. eBay/PayPal SecureID
8. WiFI SIP phone
9. PSP
10. Nintendo DS
11. Digital camera
12. Flip Video Camera
13. >WiFi signal locator
14. Amazon Kindle
15. Police Scanner
16. Radio
17. Travel Alarm Clock
18. Portable TV
19. Portable Voice Recorder
20. Calculator
21. Compass
22. White noise machine
23. USB Key