https://pjmedia.com/rogerlsimon/2009/06/30/loyal-servant-of-lord-steve-reports-on-his-new-iphone/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 09:28:19 -0400<![CDATA[Yes, loyal servant of Lord Steve (now thankfully back in his post as CEO) that I am, I ordered the new iPhone 3G S in advance and got mine on the appointed day and, unlike others apparently, was able to activate in minutes. Verdict: Best. Toy. Ever&#8230; or almost ever for this aging boy. It&#8217;s also a dangerous toy with many gee-gaws to attract and distract while driving. And that&#8217;s indeed a problem, as anyone who has lived in or visted SoCal can attest, because no one drives much over ten mph on our roads or freeways anymore.  Too crowded.  They&#8217;re more like conveyor belts. We move along like stop and go snails, the stopping parts being the majority.  So an iPhone beside you is indeed a useful but  dangerous distraction.  You can read Instapundit, the dreaded NYT, and on and on.  Even the new compass is an amusing plaything.  (What direction am I going?  Oh, that&#8217;s northwest.  All these years I thought it was northeast, etc.)]]>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 19:50:14 -0400<![CDATA[Roger L. Simon]]>https://pjmedia.com/roger-l-simon/2009/06/30/loyal-servant-of-lord-steve-reports-on-his-new-iphone-n217243