I wrote an entry in my old weblog about this topic. I still stand by much of what I said, and don't feel that the Apple iPhone in its current iteration is the best option available for a communication device. However, that's not to say that the Apple iPhone is a decent time wasting device.
My old entry discussed what I called The American Model of Shopping which is embodied by large super stores, and which market convenience above quality attracting consumers who are too lazy or indifferent to look for alternatives.