Would the iPhone be a good gift for a 16 year old?

Question

I know it has all those business features, but would a teen be able to have fun with it?

I was thinking of getting one, but I don't want to get it and be bored with it. Do any other teens here have one? =)

Also it doesn't play the games from iTunes, which kind of sucks because I've bought 6 games from there for my iPod (not including the 4 that came with it). Oh well.

Thanks for answering! =)

Answer 1

my 16 year old daughter has and loves it !!! she can listen to her music (itunes) it has the web ...which she uses alot with her home work and now that shes driving if she gets lost she can find /get directions .... to the guy who says that kids are spoiled ..for the record my daughter has a job and saved her money and payed for her iphone and also pays the monthly bill on it ....

Answer 2

I had a cell phone when I was 14, so sure why not, I'm not a parent, but I think it's a good idea to get a teen one, because that way you can keep track of where they are, if they need a ride, etc. The iPhone would be good for a teen because then you wouldn't have to spend the money on an mp3 player, cell phone and computer, she'd be able to have it all in her pocket. Very convenient. I would nonchalantly ask her what she thinks of the iPhone, and if she seems to really be into then go from there.
I personally would love one, and I'm 20... they're pretty awesome. Sorry I can't help more, good luck though!!

Answer 3

I personally don't think a 16 year old needs a cell phone. I know countless kids at my highschool who have them and use them once a day to call mommy or call friends for pointless reasons. Spoiling? I think the iPod touch is amazing and would love to have one, but for cheaper you can go with an iPod classic with 80-160 GB of room. But I don't know your circumstances or anything, its up to you. My opinion (Im 16) the youth of today are spoiled as hell, and are all unrespective little brats, myself included.

I tip my hat to her then, glad to know I'm not the only one who works my *** off for my possesions.