The iPhone is not simply a regular cell phone that you have used in the past. The iPhone has multiple devices combined into one device. You can not only makes calls but you can watch movies, you can go online, and you can listen to music.

With all of these elements combined into one, the iPhone is not only technologically advanced but it's also a handy way to carry all of your favorite multi media devices with you at the same time. Not only do you get the convenience of having to carry just one device, but because of this combination, you also get the cost savings as well.

The fact that the iPhone has all of these features is one thing, but that's not whole picture. Along with all these incredible features, and how convenient it is, using an iPhone is like no other device. Here's what sets the iPhone apart:

1. When you think of a typical cell phone you imagine it to have press-able buttons which allow you to dial your call. Not the iPhone. It has no buttons. It's just has a smooth, black top surface. So how do you dial in numbers? Well, as you touch the screen, the iPhone awakens. On its screen appears big, colorful graphical buttons representing the keypad. Because the buttons are so big, it makes dialing a call a breeze.

2. Now after you've made few calls, you'll probably want to go onto the internet. Other phones have this ability as well but instead of bringing up mobile pages that some websites have created to accommodate cellular devices, the iPhone actually allows you to see the real internet exactly as you would see it on your home computer. This makes viewing websites truly incredible and convenient.

3. The iPhone also displays widescreen movies. After you load some hit movies from the iTunes store on your iPhone, you simply click on the movie you want to watch and it starts to play. Because the unit is a rectangular shape and the whole screen is the viewing area, the movie plays in a fulls screen view.

4. The last feature of the iPhone is its capability of storing and playing your favorite music. Because it has an 8 gigabyte hard drive built in, it can hold thousands of songs. This gives it the functionality of Apple's famous iPod. To access your songs, you simply navigate to the the artist, then the album and you are ready to listen. It's that simple.

So what are these goodies and conveniences going to cost you? Well, when the iPhone was first released, it was priced at $500-$600. After understanding the market, Apple quickly dropped the price on its 8 gigabyte version to a mere $399, making it more affordable to the masses. If this is a little much for your wallet, you can get a little better deal on a used iPhone but don't think your going to steal it. iPhones are so hot right now that even a used one is going to cost you over $300.

After you receive your shiny new toy, you'll also need a monthly plan with a cellular phone company. Right now, the iPhone has an exclusive with AT&T with plans starting at $59.99 per month. Finally, if you have a few extra dollars, you may want to get a few iphone extras and accessories. Cases, headsets, adapter cables and docking stations are popular add ons.

Now that you know a little more about the iPhone, go check one out to see for yourself how amazing it is. Although it will set you back a little money, don't forget you are really getting multiple devices in one.