i think it's more newsworthy because apple's denying there is even an issue when there clearly is. as for the case requirement, if it is required for normal function, apple should have included one. telling us to get a case or "hold differently" just to get the phone's basic function, making calls, to work is just insulting. apple, usually the masters of PR like no other company, seem to have expertly botched this one up from a PR standpoint. and hey, when you're on top, there is no where to go but down.
i have to agree with your buying advice. if i had to get something today it would be an ipad with 3g and a dumb phone, or a wifi ipad with an evo acting as a mifi (and a few spare batteries).
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