Many reviewers have concluded that the iPhone is not a business tool, classifying it as nothing more than a fancy toy for people with deep pockets. Being an Apple consultant and an “iPod aficionado,” I decided to put these claims to the test.

Before getting my iPhone, I was using a Blackberry 8700. With a full keyboard, push e-mail, Web browser and computer sync, consumers can’t get much more in a business phone. The Blackberry is also more than two-and-a-half inches wide and eight tenths of an inch thick, and not easily slipped into a pocket.

After using the iPhone for a week as my business and personal phone, I was satisfied with how well it functions. However, I have found a few limitations that might prevent the iPhone from being suitable for everyone.

After waiting in line for four hours and dropping $600, I became one of the estimated 500,000 people to get an iPhone on launch day. The iPhone went on sale at 6 p.m., and I was home by 6:30.

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