what they said....

Mom's iPhone is likely jail broken since this is Canuckistan where wireless is still mysterious and the jesusPhone isn't officially sold. Data plans are not practical for tethering unless you like spending thousands of dollars to check your email. WiFI->copper->internet == great value even here.

If I had that choice when I was 12 I would have gone with the N8 without much thought but my needs are different than a gamer.