> "The typical iPhone user is going to be so enamored of his or her phone, he'll insist on showing..."

In my experience, that is not remotely typical. I've yet to encounter a single person like that.

That said, I have met people who get that worked up about: DeWalt Tools, John Deere tractors, Home Brewing, BMW cars and Harley Davidson motorcycles.

But I never had cause to assume those people were typical representations of a fanbase.

First off, I'm an Android fan and don't own an iPhone.

But most of my co-workers do. When the new ones come out, yes, I have to hear about the new features, most of which are already on my phone or other smart phones.

But other than those 2 weeks every year, I generally don't hear about the phones at all.

On the other hand, I hear a lot more people expounding the virtues of their Android phones. Especially on the web. I love my phone, but I don't feel the need to tell everyone about it. (Except when I first buy it... Just like all other toys.)

Haha, I feel that guy, I'd pay extra couple hundred bucks too, just to be away from apple fan boys.