I thought other modern phones could do that stuff. I mean, I hear about them playing music, taking photos and stuff.My understanding (someone more knowledgable, please correct me if I'm wrong), is that it covers a lot more bases than a standard cell phone. Yes, it's a phone, camera, etc., but it's also an MP3 player, fully functional PDA, has file and photo storage, full streaming 'net access, interacts more smoothly with a PC through Apple's software, and can probably be programmed to start your car remotely.
Speaking as someone who uses a phone to place a fucking call, I don't get it either.