Is getting an iPhone Confusing?

I'm thinking about saving up to buy an iPhone, and I was wondering is it really confusing to get an iPhone? I have never had a phone so I'm confused. Some other questions I need to ask:

1. Where can I find a sort of cheap one?
2. Do you think I'll be able to save up?
3. Should I just settle for an iPod instead?

1.secondhands?
2.depends on how much you're making.
3. What kind of phone do you currently have. And what kind of phone are you searching for?

This is a pretty loaded question but let me try to answer it.

1) A sort of cheap one can be found at Wal-Mart, Target, Best Buy, or online (through Amazon or Wirefly). Note that all iPhones are going to be around $150-200 before taxes for the small storage ones. After taxes you are looking to about $200 to $250. If you really want a cheap one, wait until the iPhone 5 premieres, and the iPhone 4 and 4S will be cheaper.

Note: The problem with saving for an iPhone is not the price of the iPhone but the price of the monthly plan.
If you want a cheap iPhone plan go with Sprint because i believe it is only $70 per month for Unlimited Talk, Text and Web on an iPhone before taxes (taxes= 21-23%).

2) I'm sure if you are dedicated enough you can save up.

3) In my opinion do not get an iPod or and iPhone. Get an Android device. These can play music and has as many apps as the Apple App Store. Also, only 23% of the iPhone and iPod apps are free, 85% of the apps in the Android Market are free. Android phones also range from dirt cheap (free) to more expensive than an iPhone (Samsung Galaxy SIII or the Note). Go with a slightly older Android, preferably Samsung if you want something easy and cheaper (I suggest the Samsung Galaxy SII).

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The iPhone is the simplest smart phone to purchase so if you end up getting one, you will learn it quickly. Android is a close second in terms of easiness.