[martin]

I'm pretty underwhelmed by that argument, given that my iPhone 3G on AT&T's network in NYC can barely do voice OR data, let alone both at the same time.

[lotusleaf1987]

I do it all the time actually. For example, someone will be calling me telling me something/someone I need to follow up with. I can start immediately emailing the person and at least get started, if not finish the task. Different strokes for different folks.

Edit: I also use Google Maps while talking, or check for movie times while someone is on the phone.

[brk]

So then on Verizon you could do everything but hit 'Send' on the email.

I too don't put much value on the simultaneous voice/data feature, but then again I have 2 phones, so I usually multitask by using two devices. Even without that though, I've never really felt a huge demand for the voice+data thing.

[liamk]

It's extremely useful when tethered. I find that I tether for hours at a time and I'm happy to be able to make/receive phone calls.

[ra88it]

You could even hit 'Send'. The email would go out automatically at the next opportunity.

[martin]

I'm not saying that simultaneous voice/data isn't useful. I'm saying that decent network coverage is more useful.

[kostar]

This particular use case doesn't require simultaneous voice/data. You're just drafting an email.