In September 2007, I acquired the first generation iPhone from a former co-worker. After a month of ownership I was so moved by how this little device affected my life that I decided to write a three-part-series about my experience. At that time, my opinion was that the iPhone was an irreplaceable device. Fast forward almost a year and you'll find that I no longer own an iPhone.

Wait? Where Did Your iPhone Go?

Thanks to a wonderful site, Craigslist (More on them in a future article) I sold my iPhone to a nearby entrepreneur for $200. If I knew then what I know now, I should have demanded a much higher price tag. You see, because of my successful sale a co-worker promptly sold his for $325 and received offers tipping the scales at $400. I'm still befuddled by this, but I can't complain. I sold my iPhone for what I thought it was worth and it's new owner seems incredibly eager to play with his new gadget.

So Why Did You Sell It

I decided that the iPhone was too much for me. It provided too many distractions in my everyday life and am now happily using a more basic phone, the Nokia 6120. My iPhone was actually viewed with so much distain by loved ones that it became unaffectionately nicknamed Natasha - My Mistress.

I'm Not Buying That. What's The Real Reason?

If you actually believe that I would give up my iPhone for a lesser phone then you haven't been following this blog closely (the Natasha nickname is true, however). I'm a self-proclaimed techno-nut with an overflowing closet of technological goodies. I sold my first generation iPhone to make room for it's successor.

On July 11, 2008, Apple opened it's doors around the World (in 21 countries to be exact) to throngs of Apple FanBoys, all eager to get their hands on Apple's newest product: the iPhone 3G. Possessing neither the time nor desire to stand in these long lines, I have decided to try my luck as the week progresses. In the meantime, I really am using a Nokia 6120 to make phone calls, and am nowhere near as happy as I previously eluded.

How Has The Lack Of An iPhone Impacted Your Daily Life

I feel disconnected. I miss my marimba ringtone. I find myself stopping at ATMs just to get my touchscreen fix. I can't wait to return to my "normal" technology-filled lifestyle.

As an Internet Entrepreneur, I rely largely upon the Web to keep me plugged into the World around me, and am frequently "checking in" via my iPhone to see what's developing. The majority of my World news came from Social Media sites like Twitter and it's expansive community, but I am back to checking CNN, Engadget, Techmeme, and