<p>Being in the Technology Age , cell phones are quickly becoming obsolete and being replaced with Iphones. The capability of Iphones is enormous. Nothing less than a mini computer coupled with internet access which includes now free TV (Hulu.com). Since cell phones are already allowed at most BS, how are the administrations dealing with Iphones which are also the students ipod and cell? Most schools do not allow TV sets in the rooms or computer access after hours. At some BS the internet access is only available in the common rooms. With an Iphone one can be almost anywhere you get a cell signal. This is not meant to be a question debating cell phones or TV sets on campus or cost, really just dealing with Iphones and the capabilities they represent which I believe are extending beyond the boundaries of the norm. Or, is this just old and I’m just waking up?</p>
<p>during my son’s overnight revisit, while he tagged alongside his guide, attending all sorts of campus events and extracurriculars, his roommate preferred to stay bed watching TV, I mean phone.</p>
<p>You will never see an I-phone or cell phone outside of a dorm at SPS. Kids just don’t use them.</p>
<p>I have an iphone, I’m a future prep at exeter. I don’t really see it as an issue or a big deal. Not like it’s a threat to the administration, just a useful contraption =D</p>
<p>I have an iPhone…I wouldn’t say it’s THAT much better than every other phone that there needs to be some ban on it.</p>
<p>A lot of kids at Groton have either an Iphone or a Blackberry. They are allowed to carry them around ONLY AFTER SCHOOL, and the kids respect the rule very well imo. You are advised to go somewhere discreet in case you really need to make an emergency call.</p>
<p>iPhones are pretty much treated the same as normal phones and normal iPods are - you can have and use them outside of class, but certainly not during class or study hours. As for computer and TV access after hours, kids using smaller technology as replacements is certainly nothing new. Remember, iPods have been around since 2001 and have had video capabilities since 2004.</p>
<p>most of the “smart phones” along the lines of the newer nokias have more advanced technology than Iphones(video chatting for one) and they are treated as regular phones in the schools. The new Kindles allow for web browsing, etc and contain textbooks. Technology is eons in front of school administration. The kids with tech addiction will loose out to those doing hw.</p>
<p>(this applies only to lawrenceville-my school)
iphones and blackberries are pretty popular but I wouldn’t say that anyone is obsessed with their phone…</p>
<p>I have a g1 and as long as I have service I know I’ll be on facebook mobile wayy past internet shutoff. 
I also have microsoft word on my phone so If needed I can do my homework too!</p>