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They haven't disclosed how many phones each store will get, a reason Dillow plans to start his iPhone mission at noon Thursday at a Colorado Springs AT&T store. People have already lined up at Apple stores in New York. "There's nothing worse than being 11th in line when they've got 10," Dillow said. By some accounts, the iPhone could be the greatest invention since sliced bread. "This is going to prove to be one of the biggest consumer electronics launches in history," said Kent Pribbernow, who runs an iPhone blog, TheiPhoneblog.com, that he says attracts 60,000 hits daily. Others aren't sold just yet. "I think the iPhone has a potential to be a fad," said Martin Cooper, the engineer credited with inventing the cell phone. Since lifting the curtain on the iPhone in January, Cupertino, Calif.-based Apple has fueled the craze by keeping the device under wraps. Stores aren't expected to receive the phones until Friday afternoon. The iPhone is billed as three gadgets in one -- a mobile phone, an iPod with a 3.5 inch screen and an Internet device with full Webbrowsing capabilities. It also has a 2 megapixel camera. With a twoyear service contract, it will cost $499 fora unit with 4 gigabytes of storage and $599 for 8 gigabytes. On Tuesday, Apple and AT&T announced that service plans will range from $59.99 to $99.99 a month. The phone will self-activate through iTunes, so consumers won't have to wait in stores to get the service launched. Some fans, like Indiana resident Pribbernow, say the software -- which will include a Mac operating system and the Safari web browser -- is what will differentiate the device from other smart phones. Others point to the touchscreen interface. Unlike other phones, the iPhone doesn't have a keypad. The iPhone's virtual keypad will use an innovative multitouch technology. Users can turn on the device or flip through music albums with the sweep of a finger. "I really see the iPhone as sort of blazing a trail with the interface," said Tom Thornton, a senior research scientist for market research firm Perceptive Sciences. Consumer electronics review site Engadget, however, reported that an "inside source" said the touchscreen was disappointing and that it is tough to text message with the virtual keyboard. As the launch approaches, critics are zeroing in on a number of other issues, from the price to Apple's exclusive arranuement with AT&T. "We're talking aboul a device of which there are arguably 2.5 billion in the world today. Almost all of them have been sold for the prices that are of the order of mavbe $150 or less." said Martin, who made the first wireless phone call in 1973. "So now we have a new device that's aimed at a relatively narrow segment of the public and it starts out selling for 600 bucks?" Apple I la's dealt with widespread complaints about iPod batteries getting drained. The company replaces those batteries for $59, plus $6.L)5 for shipping. Apple hasn't said how much it will charge to replace an iPhone battery. Another criticism is the decision to use AT&T's Edge network instead of the much faster 3G for Internet service. Edge offers datatransfer speeds of up to 135 kilohits pur second. The 3G network offers speeds ranging from 400 khps to 700 kbps. The phone, however, will have Wi-Fi capability, which allows users to connect to home networks and hot spots. Apple has said it expects to sell 10 million units by the end of 2008. James Eberhard. who founded Denver-based ringlone company 9 Squared, won't be among those rushing out to get one. 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