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Apple iPhone 3G Reviews Analysis

Smartphone with digital camera / digital player / GPS receiver - AT&T - WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM - black - refurbished More product details

Apple iPhone 3G
alaSCORE 93

3012 reviews

November, 2009

83 / 100

319 Experts

Product Age

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73 / 100

2693 Users

What people think about the Apple iPhone 3G: (BETA!)

We compute this summary by analyzing 3012 reviews from across the web.

price

1

  • Pricey data plans and two-year contracts
  • Less customizable than other smartphones in terms of look and feel of UI
  • expensive
  • expensive , little value
  • i strongly belive Apple products are not for everyone they are really over priced here in Aus its like a german car simple
  • and has a smaller price-tag
  • an even more impressive sonic performance, and has a smaller price-tag
  • It sounds cheap
  • Reasonably priced
  • does everything a computer does and is 1/2 the price (and portable
  • i strongly belive Apple products are not for everyone they are really over priced here in Aus its like a german car simple,for white collars,and full of S
  • Apple let the Australian telcos set the price and plans
  • pricey in comparison to other countries
  • Price
  • Price, but again you can decide if you have the dough to throw away
  • functions do not justify the price......unless the back of the phone made out of something of more valuable quality
  • Need more money to fix the cons...caused by the manufacturer
  • ABSOLUTELY NOT WORTH THE MONEY BUY SOMETHING ELSE INSTEAD
  • the price is a bit high
  • the price is a bit high, but will drop soon
  • Money money and more money to use
  • LACK OF BLOODY FEATURES AND PRICE
  • i highly doubt I would have found one this cheap
  • If i had gone for another phone outright, i highly doubt I would have found one this cheap
  • Crap price
  • Crap price, low key feature set
  • poor value for money
  • The price is off putting to some
  • The price is off putting to some, however Optus' plans which include considerable data (it isnt meant to be your primary internet, after all
  • People Winging about the features it doesn't need and the price
  • The PRICE
  • escpecially the PRICE
  • big price tag and phone plans
  • value - compare it to some phones at the same price
  • Cost and hence, value - compare it to some phones at the same price
  • price misunderstanding
  • price not being disclosed
  • but it is a willing sacrifice given the form and price
  • The price of this gadget is what seems to be getting everyone
  • Very Expensive plans and the price is unreasonable
  • Very,Very Expensive plans and the price is unreasonable
  • price could be cheaper
  • If you have too much money to waste sure go ahead
  • NEGLIGABLE FUNCTIONAL VALUE given PRICE and COMPETITORS SUPERIOR PRODUCTS
  • very expensive
  • read the terms
  • half the price' - the contract is for the data plan ($30 just for data
  • WORST of the WORST battery life with 3G on, the MISLEADING ADs that say 'twice the speed, half the price' - the contract is for the data plan ($30 just for data, $5 for 200 sms, etc etc
  • more expensive in the longrun
  • Price of data plans for at&t, lack of MMS, video recording, copy-paste, stereo bluetooth, flash, or removable battery, battery life (depends on what you use it for), expensive (although lower starting price than original iPhone)
  • App store, No multimedia messaging, Plans got more expensive, No special redesign for OS
  • No MM but I new this before my purchase
  • ATT price plan
  • MobileMe has an outrageous price
  • The accessories were too expensive.(5
  • Price, closed development
  • purchase process
  • AT&T, purchase process
  • cheap pseudo-high-quality materials
  • cheap pseudo-high-quality materials, freezing OS
  • Not happy with the price lower deal
  • Total price is more than you think
  • battery life is so-so, lacks basic features of a standard cell phone, deosn't support OPP or OBEX, Total price is more than you think, Everything is done through itunes
  • Expensive contracts with AT&T
  • No mms although i knew this before purchase and wasn't put off
  • the iPhone is not cheap to make
  • Plastic cover, and no docking charger - Apple are aiming to lower the cost of the iPhone so people are more likely to buy it, the iPhone is not cheap to make, so there will be some sacrifices
  • Expensive, perhaps not too robust, only available on O2, some bewildering limitations
  • Expensive WAP if you dont have a wifi connection
  • Price might be slightly higher for students
  • still quite expensive
  • Expensive and Apple are alwyas bringing new versions out
  • High price
  • At and T can be expensive service
  • Problem solved with purchase of a car charger
  • price tag and tons of glitches
  • 3g signal str., Price
  • high price and not for business world
  • Too dog gone expensive
  • has the same limitation and deficit that any other cheap phone but a lot more expensive
  • As a phone, has the same limitation and deficit that any other cheap phone but a lot more expensive, Not a real world phone, like a blakberry or treo, lack of important aplication, definetly not for business
  • It's a bit pricey for the device...but compare the price of an iPhone to the price of an iPod and you will be surprised about what you can get with your money
  • too expensive anyway
  • Subject to the high "buy in" price of a more costly phone & plan
  • Too many flaws worth the money
  • Low quality-HIgh Price- Get a blac berry- I am
  • PRICE - High
  • Size, price, monthly plan
  • Its price
  • expensive for poor people
  • t worth the price
  • really cheap
  • really cheap,full of features
  • Dirt Cheap
  • well...the price drop if optus wasnt going to charge us out the ear for it anyway
  • 3G/GPS upgrade and reduced price
  • Price, Display
  • Price and new features
  • Price, Good features
  • Price, some good features
  • Price, 3G, Design
  • Better priced and 3G
  • Better priced and 3G, if retail at S$400 w/o contract in Singapore
  • price, looks
  • CHILDS TOY of DAYLIGHT ROBBERY PRICE
  • the price & price plan
  • great value
  • Lower price
  • Lower price, new features
  • Low price
  • Good Price
  • cheap
  • Quality, performance, price
  • price point
  • Ease of use, price, features
  • in your phone my 16gig iphone only cost me 490 new customer price
  • Top product for the price
  • $199 upgrade price for 8gb
  • MobileMe is very convenient but over PRICED
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LCD

5

  • Screen is a little less responsive than 2G version
  • Needs 3rd party protective covers for screen and case
  • all you see is the that icon filled screen
  • No documents, no files, all you see is the that icon filled screen
  • The casing leaves finger prints on and the screen as well
  • Responsive screen
  • Responsive screen 3G/HSDPA
  • big screen
  • ipod, big screen
  • Top notch Screen quality >
  • The casing leaves finger prints on and the screen as well, so you end up cleaning it all the time
  • Screen maintains touchscreen hand oil
  • Smudge magnet screen- however a great cleaning cloth is included
  • does not boast a large screen
  • and screen stopped working second time
  • Screen has a yellow tint
  • screen locks up when email is synching
  • no today screen
  • I am scared to death that I am going to crack the screen
  • The screen virtually occupies all of the front face and for me its brillant - this is what the maximum utilisation of a space is
  • Photos and movies certainly look excellent on this screen size
  • The letters on the screen could be a fraction bigger to make it easier to type
  • you have to protect the screen at all times
  • unless screen is properly protected easily scratched
  • Easly gets dirty, needs cleaning every day, unless screen is properly protected easily scratched
  • The screen will not respond to fingernails
  • The screen will not respond to fingernails, stylus' or other precision objects
  • The screen cracks for no reason
  • Screen rotation delay
  • Voicemail doesn't come through always- screen freezes
  • Great screen
  • High quality large LCD screen
  • large screen
  • screen ipod browser
  • Screen
  • Screen,ipod,browser,,
  • Ipod, screen, browser
  • Surf and email when I want to on a screen I can read
  • big wide screen
  • good screen size
  • large 3.5 inch screen
  • biggest screen
  • Beautiful Screen
  • screen real estate
  • high res LCD screen
  • Safari,Map,Speed,YouTube,AppStore,high res LCD screen
  • Nice screen for viewing while outside under sunlight
  • great screen & inteface
  • sharp screen
  • Wide Screen
  • Nokia Maps 3.0, Wide Screen
  • 2.4" screen
  • 2.4" QVGA LCD
  • the useful icons and its distribution on the screen
  • The touch screen, the useful icons and its distribution on the screen
  • Great screen, email, iTunes, iPod
  • Gorgeous screen
  • Gorgeous screen, tremendous possibilities, lots of functions
  • It has an awesome screen and a zippy web browser when you can get a reliable 3g connection
  • the screen
  • the screen, texting, internet, ipod is all amazing
  • Awesome screen
  • 3G speed, beautiful screen, GPS, modern wireless connection protocols
  • UI, screen, app store, makes you look cool
  • screen, browser
  • The screen is big and easy to type
  • Beautiful screen, quick internet access
  • best screen of any smartphone
  • Fantastic screen
  • Huge Screen
  • Huge Screen, iPod built in, 3rd party apps, 3g, screen based keyboard is great
  • Screen, speed
  • 3.5" screen
  • Design, 3.5" screen, os x, safari, ipod
  • big and very good screen
  • screen,speed,app store, everything realy
  • Lots of Wow factor and the screen is crisp and clear
  • Touch screen is great, beautiful screen for watching movies, is fast when you have 3g really going
  • glass screen
  • smooth operating system, great screen
  • good looking screen
  • big screen, 3G, nice UI
  • The only thing I really liked about the Iphone was it had a big screen and its touch screen
  • (screen turns if you turn the screen
  • Accelerometer, (screen turns if you turn the screen
  • big clear screen
  • Good Size Screen
  • Screen Quality
  • Future proof, Large screen, Great for music, Fast 3G internet
  • Big Screen
  • big screen,
  • crystal clear calls
  • Outstanding screen quality
  • Microsoft Exchange,Big screen
  • screen size
  • The screen is just amazing
  • screen, easy email facility i pod etc
  • It has big screen
  • the speaker quality is crystal clear
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interface

5

  • SMS interface
  • I am a frequent user of
  • Its still a great big $^#@ in the A$$......What a gimmick....Standing in line, releasing 1/2 as many as you need.....they arent diamonds, which are just as worthless
  • Slow interface
  • Poor phone quality, Slow interface, Clunky calendar, Small virtual keyboard, Poor battery life
  • interface
  • 3G, GPS inclusion, App Store, interface
  • Faster data speeds and A-GPS add to an already fabulous user experience
  • Silky smooth user interface with multi-touch user support
  • the best user interface of any phone
  • If you are not already an iTunes user I could see how it would be a nuisance for you
  • I could imagine with the iPhone's quick processor and excellent graphical interface a video function would make it a must for everyone
  • iphone's 2MP is not at all bad quality and would definitely fulfil all the requirements a user has
  • Battery Life: One really can't expect much from a little piece of charge container to support a million applications for ever - although apparent disadvantage but how cool the charger is - a USB interface enables to charge either from a wall outlet or Laptop very conviniently
  • still possible to lock user out in "brick" mode
  • Without exception, the best user interface of any phone
  • Good screen and user interface
  • Brilliant multi-touch user interface
  • 3.5-inch Color TFT Screen (480 x 320 pixels), Brilliant multi-touch user interface, GPS, WiFi, 3G, 8/16 GB Internal memory, Push e-mail Microsoft Exchange, Officially In India
  • Great design / Market-leading interface / Superb browsing
  • With its innovate tap-swipe-pinch-and-stretch interface and crisp 3.5-inch touchscreen
  • it's always been the best phone for user-friendliness
  • With its innovate tap-swipe-pinch-and-stretch interface and crisp 3.5-inch touchscreen, it's always been the best phone for user-friendliness
  • Multi-Touch User Interface
  • FANTASTIC looks and user interface
  • FANTASTIC looks and user interface, camera takes great quality pics, battery life lasts ages for me, sound quality is awesome, each software update fixes bugs and adds nice touches :)
  • Beautiful interface
  • Beautiful interface, functionality, browsing, developing capabilites beyond comprehension
  • Great interface
  • Generally user friendly
  • User friendly buttons and interface
  • user interface
  • best touch interface
  • biggest screen, best touch interface
  • Interface and pretty much everything
  • Design, Interface and pretty much everything
  • User Interface, ipod, web browser
  • Intuitive interface
  • Awesome interface
  • Awesome interface, Beautiful Screen, Dirt Cheap, Fast Data, great email, etc
  • MP3 Player & TouchScreen Interface ...the list goes on
  • large sreen , interface
  • Nice Interface
  • Nice Interface, nice update
  • Trailer-blazing interface
  • Trailer-blazing interface, native multi-language support, screen real estate
  • snazzy interface
  • snazzy interface, period
  • Great interface, fantastic selection of apps (paid and free alike)
  • Out of the world User Interface
  • love the interface and apps store
  • Multi-touch Interface
  • Nice interface and cool
  • pretty good user features and simplicity
  • User friendly interface
  • User friendly interface, lots of games
  • and gui is really appreciating
  • GUI is excellent
  • user friendly
  • nice interface, ipod on e go, multi touch, wifi & more
  • Elegant user interface
  • Elegant user interface, amazing design, great app store
  • Love the interface and Pizzazz
  • BEST smartphone user interface
  • BEST smartphone user interface, FUN to use, App Store
  • Slick design and user interface
  • GUI
  • bright clear and simple interface
  • itunes store, full browser access, email functionality, bright clear and simple interface
  • Very user-friendly processes
  • Cool gadget, slick interface, good sound
  • Great user interface
  • Great user interface, when it works
  • User interface, call quality, app store, gps,
  • User interface, IPOD, very good phone sound quality, GPS, Web browser, tons of user apps, some really bad and some really good
  • Slick user interface
  • 1.easy user interface
  • Coolness factor, interface, syncs well with my mac, the apps on the app store, listing sms messages as chat, image presentation
  • interface, browsing, yahoo mail, app store, ipod,
  • iPod features and slick user interface
  • Beautiful Design, 3G, Optional Applications, GPS, Good Price, Decent Battery Life, Beautiful Interface
  • Very user friendly and uber cool
  • interface (and maybe expanding apps)
  • Interface, interface, interface (and maybe expanding apps)
  • the best interface
  • Elegant design, superior web browser (no one even comes close in this regard), the best interface, great music player, seamless operation with emails (including Outlook now
  • Cool looking user interface, easy to use
  • Incredible interface
  • Love the interface and the smooth transitions
  • very user friendly
  • The iPhone Interface
  • Extremely User-Friendly
  • touch screen, user interface, ease of use, price point
  • Best User Interface
  • good user Expirence
  • Best User Interface, good user Expirence, and all the stuff that everyone now clones
  • Fantastic interface
  • Fantastic interface, great browser and email, good SMS and good call quality
  • Interface, iPod, synching capabilities, Browser
  • Nice GUI Interface
  • Nice GUI Interface, Fast internet access, Great support on ITunes
  • Ease of use, features, speed, voice quality, interface
  • Beautiful user face
  • The Iphone has plenty of user friendly features
  • interface, ipod with a phone (two birds one stone), app store
  • Revolutionary interface and beautiful to behold
  • Wonderful interface
  • Interface Rocks
  • Nice interface that others are emulating
  • real good interface and looks
  • Amazing interface
  • Amazing interface, tons of apps, fun
  • Slick user interface & phone design
  • The Interface
  • Intuitive interface, desirability
  • Great new design, $199 upgrade price for 8gb, amazing interface
  • touch interface
  • Ipod, 3G, touch interface, app store
  • Slick interface
  • Interface, Innovation, Apple support feature growth, quality, app store,
  • Fantastic phone - user interface is excellent
  • Fantastic phone - user interface is excellent, application-installation good, styling
  • Touch screen, Interface, Style
  • Very good user interface
  • Touch screen interface
  • Wonderful user interface
  • Wonderful user interface, class-leading internet features, huge range of applications, fun to play with
  • Looks, interface, quality, fun
  • internet interface is superb
  • Ease of use, many applications, internet interface is superb
  • good interface
  • Remarkable multi-touch interface
  • Outstanding display and user interface
  • you don't need to reed the user guide to use it
  • Screen resolution, user interface, design, sound quality
  • Design and interface
  • App store (limitless possibilities), simple customizable interface, and the best internet browser and music player available on a cell phone
  • excellent internet interface
  • Beautiful screen and intuitive user interface make this a joy
  • The interface, applications, overall utility
  • Apple have done what no one else can: they have built a brilliant user interface - its beautiful to look at and easy to use
  • User interface is unmatched
  • User interface is unmatched, features, features, features, it always works
  • The best user interface
  • Beautiful and smooth interface, excellent storage capasity, phone and ipod in one, sexy, superior apps, endless possibilities, the phone of the future
  • great user interface, app store, much-improved speaker, 3g hsdpa, gps, flush headphones jack, good keyboard(after a while of practising), safari web browser, etc etc
  • Perfect User interface, friendly, excellent device and menu design, faster and superior than Windows Mobile phones, iPod is the best audio&video player, iTunes and App Store are great
  • The GUI is still very intutive
  • The GUI is still very intutive, very fluid
  • good user interface
  • good user interface, mouse gestures
  • User interface is pretty sweet
  • excellent Gui
  • very colorful and simple GUI
  • apple user interface
  • Design, multi-touch functionality,apple user interface, availability of apps(free and paid
  • the user interface and the seemless integration with your desktop
  • nice multi touch interface
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appearance

5

  • look at cnet overall review
  • When you get past the gloss its like an old BRICK phone with Glass front
  • adjusting to the phone touching face while listening
  • keen internet surfers would look for additional space
  • All in all a very sexy look
  • look and feel
  • over-all look and feel
  • Sleek & Shiny
  • and great to look at
  • sleek
  • I wouldn't have been able to get mine if it wasn't for (copy and paste into browser to have a look
  • Look at the many
  • Look at the many, many complaints online of others with the same problem
  • Just have a look at this
  • Cool look
  • Cool look, Ipod
  • look
  • appearance
  • makes you look cool
  • Great look and intuitive UI
  • Just don't look to the core
  • sleek and sexy
  • sleek and sexy, finally some improvements to bring it on par with phone technology from 2 years ago
  • sleek look
  • comfortable shape
  • apple look
  • Great form factor
  • great style and form
  • form and style
  • very sleek
  • It's sleek and sexy and so friggin seamless
  • messages appear as a chat and many many more
  • text format
  • Smart, sleek and has a lot to offer
  • New Look
  • Sleek, chic, and responsive
  • Great sound, sleek look
  • look and fell is better
  • constant updates, very sleek
  • Great craftsmanship and form factor
  • and cool appearance
  • Hey have a look on this app you will enjoy this app
  • small and sleek
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sound

3

  • ring tones could definitely be better
  • No MP3 ring tonnes you have to buy them
  • Ring Tones etc etc
  • Ipod sound stopped first time
  • Ipod sound stopped first time, and screen stopped working second time
  • sound quality is awesome
  • great sound
  • good sound quality
  • Amazing sound quality
  • Sound is better than 1st Generation
  • sound quality is very low
  • Quiet ring-tones, email notifications, only one exchange account
  • Could be a bit louder for noisy enviroments
  • blue tooth to another phone adding ring tones where hard to do
  • I could not send or recieve photos, do videos, blue tooth to another phone adding ring tones where hard to do
  • bad sound quality for iPod
  • Battery life, no vidoe recorder, no MMS, bad sound quality for iPod
  • not so good sound without the earphones
  • Unique ring tones per contact
  • Less Sound pitch
  • clear sound communications
  • iPod sound quality and music browsing functionality
  • Sound quality is great
  • great sound quality
  • sound
  • sound quality
  • musical sound is fine for my rather uncheap audio taste
  • Very good sound quality
  • Great screen quality and sound
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battery

0.5

  • Disappointing battery life
  • No removable battery
  • Battery life typically smartphone-poorGPS functionality not quite there yetTexting still needs workCamera remains poor
  • poor battery life
  • Mediocre battery life
  • Surprisingly good battery life
  • battery life lasts ages for me
  • BP-4L 1500mAh battery
  • improved battery life
  • 3G, improved battery life
  • shorter battery life
  • Battery drains juice faster than a toddler in the desert
  • Did we mention the battery stinks
  • non-removable battery
  • Battery life was uneven
  • Battery life was uneven, and the 3G connection tended to be shaky
  • lousy battery life
  • Unreliable in terms of running out of battery, not something for people who use their phones quite often and does not supplement for having a seperate MP3 and Phone
  • the battery life could be a little better but it's not terrible
  • Battery life is poor
  • Battery life is poor, lasts about a day with all the fruit turned on
  • Battery life could be a bit longer
  • short battery life
  • Battery Life
  • Battery #Addictive
  • battery life (!)
  • no proper battery replacement
  • battery life, no stylus, no proper battery replacement, easily breakable, no true gps software and i could go on
  • battery sucks
  • Battery life not great (but ooohhh is it worth it
  • The battery is absolutely deplorable
  • No replaceable battery
  • Very poor battery life
  • battery replacement
  • ringtones (how do I use a song as a ringtone??), bluetooth file transfer, full functioning GPS, battery replacement
  • Battery is extremely terrible
  • Battery run flat in a jiffy
  • BATTERY LIFE SUX
  • internal battery
  • 1-2 day battery life
  • No changeable Battery
  • Pathetic Battery life (worst phone
  • even worse than the N95 re battery
  • even worse than the N95 re battery, Call clarity not as good as other phones
  • Can't change battery yoursef
  • Missing, MMS, Bluethooth data transfers, AD2P, removable battery and scratch magnet backing
  • No user replacable battery
  • questionable battery life and no replacable battery
  • The internal Battery
  • Still lack user replaceble battery
  • non removable battery
  • No external expansion, non removable battery, poor text entry
  • Constant crashes and freezes with 2.1 version and poor battery life with non-replaceable battery
  • Not a full-fledged cell phone yet, short battery life
  • Lousiest battery ever so that you can't really use any of the features
  • though i wished the battery type used is higher than 1000mAh capacity
  • I do not know yet, though i wished the battery type used is higher than 1000mAh capacity
  • Poor battery life, bad app sync
  • Battery life is horrible
  • Battery life not consistent/Document management
  • No Copy & Paste - Plus Battery System needs a change
  • short battery life, speakerphone is quiet
  • The battery hasn't got a long life
  • BATTERY
  • BATTERY, BATTERY, BATTERY
  • OK battery life
  • battery life, phone call quality, at&t claims more bars in more places
  • So-so battery life
  • very short battery life (with built-in battery no less
  • The worst features are its very, very short battery life (with built-in battery no less
  • Battery life could be longer
  • Battery dies after 2 to 3 hours of use even if you turn off 3G
  • POOR battery life, reception
  • Battery life, very expensive
  • Battery life is unacceptable, no argument here
  • The battery life is terrible
  • poor battery
  • poor battery, NO INSURANCE
  • the battery life is pretty much it
  • Battery life, backward comparability with older iPod chargers,
  • WORST of the WORST battery life with 3G on
  • 3G battery consumption
  • monthly cost, missing basic features, battery life
  • battery life is ridiculously short
  • Horrendous real world battery life
  • Innability to change battery
  • Poor Battery life ,typing can be a pain although it is doeable
  • No Removable Battery
  • no multimedia texting, battery life
  • Bad reception, dropped calls, not noticeably faster than other phones, no MMS, limited bluetooth, limited compatibility with other devices, battery life, proprietary!, cost is merely passed on to the monthly statement
  • I can't get media text messaging and the battery life is horrible
  • Then began 4 plus hours of worthless tech support from uppity Apple reps and endless dropped calls and server timed out for browser even though phone showed me to be on 3g Network
  • battery life poor
  • It would be great if Apple was able to produce an iphone without as much microwave energy emitted from its internal antennae
  • Battery life (or lack of it)
  • Battery life (again), lack of reliable cell phone service, dropped calls, mysterious voicemails with full-bars
  • not a very good battery
  • battery life- not such a factor now since 2.1 release
  • Battery can drain quickly
  • battery is a little weak
  • Not the best battery life
  • One battery for three devices
  • battery life could be better
  • short battery
  • Battery life a drain with 3G turned on
  • Cost, reception, battery life, bluetooth, phone functions, itunes, etc
  • Battery will always be a con for now until we include micro solar cells
  • Battery life, messaging, 3G
  • battery life, inconsistent 3G Reception, lack of copy/paste
  • volume, battery life, functionality
  • Conacts management sub-par, no tethering, cannot beam contacts using BT, battery life with push mail on does not last very long
  • The battery life is poor, they won't let you buy insurance on the phone and it has glitches
  • lack of replaceable battery
  • Limited GPS capability, lack of replaceable battery, no 32gb
  • Typing is slow going, Lacks cut and paste feature, Battery life suffers with everything turned on
  • Too many things easily drain the battery
  • Poor Battery and inconsistent 3g reception
  • Battery Life not GREAT
  • No MMS, Battery Life not GREAT
  • battery could last longer
  • Battery life, speech dialing
  • unremovable battery
  • Battery life, unremovable battery, vibrations are easy to miss
  • silence switch, battery life
  • battery life on 3G
  • MMS, no hotmail support, battery life on 3G
  • battery power
  • battery power, no video conferencing, no flash
  • Battery Life is poor with BT and 3G on
  • Short battery life, incompatible with most iPod/iPhone vehicle accessories
  • Battery life and unable to send pictures in text messaging
  • outside of not being able to swap in a fresh battery
  • There really are no cons, outside of not being able to swap in a fresh battery
  • Not happy about the battery
  • Battery is gets drained very fast
  • Battery life a little weak but not too restricting actually, unless you are one of those people who spend 14 hours per day in heavy use and away from charger like NYC commuters
  • Battery life leaves much to be desired
  • Battery Life is not what was said
  • Battery Life is not what was said, even for straight MP3 Listening
  • Battery life nearly renders the device useless
  • Battery life is short
  • I'm on it all the time so my battery needs to be charged but lets face it...this is the equivalent of a tiny laptop
  • phone battery can be better but phones with many functions usually don't have too good of a battery life anyway
  • it takes a while to get used to the keyboard, phone battery can be better but phones with many functions usually don't have too good of a battery life anyway
  • It had terrible battery life, the 3G was shaky, and it lacks some basic features
  • Battery Life Stinks
  • bad battery life :(
  • Must keep charging battery
  • Battery life could be improved
  • I am a heavy user and have to charge it every ten hours
  • Lousy battery life, Apple is too slow and too strict on app store submissions
  • battery life is not practical for business
  • Battery life could be better, but the update helped
  • Still lacking multimedia messaging, shorter battery life, still lacking landscape keyboarding outside of internet browsing
  • Battery Life(Though it is better then most 3G phones)
  • well I have to say the battery life is not as good
  • well I have to say the battery life is not as good, I found out that the GPS and some apps will drain your battery quickly and it does but really I don't care it still is the best phone ever
  • Can't Edit E-Mail Attachments & Low Battery Life
  • battery life horrible
  • Reliability, activesync is unreliable, battery life horrible
  • Battery Time
  • battery could be better
  • wish battery lasted longer
  • Battery drain is disconcerting
  • Battery drain is disconcerting, especially when using wifi
  • Battery seems to die fast
  • Battery Life Sucks
  • still no copy and paste, no turn by turn navi and most importantly, very poor battery life
  • Non user replaceable battery
  • Some games crash and I have to say the battery life is poor but I have been using it a couple of hours per day
  • battery life is so-so
  • definitely battery
  • Battery life, I need to charge it daily
  • Better battery life and some functions like cut and paste would be nice
  • The battery does NOT last very long which is something critical to people in the business world
  • I don't know why a few people are complaining the battery cover could not be removed easily
  • Do they keep an extra battery with them
  • the battery life isn't great
  • the battery life isn't great, but this is outweighed by the ability of the phone
  • The battery life is very short
  • Battery life (needs charging most night
  • Battery life (needs charging most night, probably due to my over use)
  • Battery life - ok if you only talk and text but video and GPS soon eat up up power
  • heat sensative, battery life
  • Short Battery Life, Freezes, Drops Calls
  • Battery Life Can Be Poor
  • Battery Life Can Be Poor, No Cut and Paste and no MMS
  • limited battery life
  • battery life is not as good as it could be
  • Battery Power goes down very quickly
  • Battery Power goes down very quickly, especially if you play on apps and listen to music
  • Battery needs to be regularly charged
  • Low battery usage
  • and Short Battery Life
  • Limited to only O2 Customers, and Short Battery Life
  • Battery life can be poor and signal is bad in Valley areas
  • Poor battery life, appears fragile
  • battery life when used is not very long
  • Battery life is disappointing when using 3G
  • battery life is subpar
  • Low battery life
  • Battery drains quickly under email/web/text usage
  • (To prolong battery use
  • Battery life is too short
  • battery life is terrible
  • GPS & other 3G web services eat up the battery fairly fast
  • battery life highly varied and short for medium use
  • Hard to type, not as great as a Blackberry for email / calendar functions, battery life highly varied and short for medium use
  • the battery barely makes it through a whole day under heavy use
  • Only one thing, the battery barely makes it through a whole day under heavy use, but what phone doesn't
  • no mms bad battery life gps can be bad
  • battery not able to change
  • battery, itunes , ringtones , text sounds etc
  • limited battery life without the option to switch out batteries
  • new battery must be installed by Apple
  • limited battery life without the option to switch out batteries, new battery must be installed by Apple
  • Battery depletes quickly under heavy use
  • Battery life is awefull
  • extremely short battery life
  • No insurance option on phone, no copy and paste, extremely short battery life, and inability for Apple to transfer my data
  • Battery life very poor
  • as per heading title plus battery still a HUGE problem..it's rubbish
  • battery refuses to charge anymore
  • Have had the phone since October, battery refuses to charge anymore
  • Battery, .at least 3 times a day I have to fully charge the phone
  • Battery life could be better, AT&T iphone plans are over priced, no warranty offered by AT&T outside of manufacturer warranty for one year
  • embedded battery
  • No MMS, not easy and direct file transfer, poor battery life, not as professional as a Blackberry
  • Slow, bad- call quality, bad battery life, sometime intuitive functions
  • limited battery and storage
  • The battery drains more quickly than I am used to
  • The battery drains more quickly than I am used to, but my other phones were pretty basic
  • Service isn't Verizon, Battery life, Lacks MMS, Copy and Paste (I guess)
  • Call quality sucks, battery sucks, no removable battery and SD storage suck
  • no removable battery?
  • battery is pathetic
  • slow, battery is pathetic, no choices for music playback
  • Battery issues, slow takes a while to load, NO removable storage or battery
  • battery indicator
  • Battery Life, has been petulant at times, battery indicator
  • Battery life is low under heavy use
  • too many, Slow, battery life
  • Non removable storage and battery
  • Must have improvements on Battery life
  • be warned for a lengthy process awaits you before you can get music onto your phone (my time was about 4 hours
  • If you have been using Windows Media Player and WMA for your music files, be warned for a lengthy process awaits you before you can get music onto your phone (my time was about 4 hours
  • Also needs a replacable battery
  • bad battery
  • 3G drains battery fast
  • Battery life for some - unless you compare it with other 3G phones
  • decent battery life for 3g pda
  • Awesome touchscreen, useability in mind, decent battery life for 3g pda
  • Better battery life
  • Better battery life, 3G and built in GPS
  • everything but battery life and email syncing
  • Decent Battery Life
  • I have had several PDA/Smartphone's and I understand the battery issue
  • and it would be nice if Apple allowed you to change the battery yourself
  • Sure, it would be nice to have copy/paste, and it would be nice if Apple allowed you to change the battery yourself, but, other than that, I have no complaints
  • quick recharge on the battery
  • Large screen, 3g coverage and battery life seem to have gotten better
  • App Store, 2G Reception, Battery Life
  • extended battery life
  • Great battery life
  • it would have shocking effects on the battery life so they left 3G out of it
  • and yet again it would have dramatic effect's to the battery life
  • long battery life
  • good battery life
  • Battery Life (if you know that you only charge your phone after it fully dies)
  • Battery not a problem now since 2.1 updates
  • In most cases less than 4 hours
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keyboard

0.5

  • No keyboard
  • no physical keyboard
  • Poor GPS implementation, no physical keyboard, poor battery life
  • No landscape typing for sms and email (although will probably be corrected in update
  • keyboard size adjustment
  • the iPhone's fantastic SMS keypad has made me an SMS freak
  • As a "mature" person who has always hated stuffing around with SMS, the iPhone's fantastic SMS keypad has made me an SMS freak
  • best mobile phone keyboard
  • no f-ing tiny keyboard
  • Gps, touch screen that is a pleasure to use, best mobile phone keyboard, Best web browsing on a phone, great build quality, no f-ing tiny keyboard
  • A lot of missing features - MMS, full bluetooth, keyboard size adjustment
  • Typing Lag
  • low key feature set
  • no landscape keyboard
  • no landscape keyboard for fat fingers
  • Old design suitable for girl only, no keyboard
  • Keypad is too small to key even with slim fingers.No MMS
  • Keypad is too small to key even with slim fingers.No MMS, no BT transfer, no video take, No multitasking
  • small keyboard
  • difficult to use virtual keyboard
  • no qwerty keyboard
  • Not sure abt the 'Compact qwerty keyboard with predictive text recognition
  • I only worry about the keyboard some
  • Typing on the keyboard in portrait is horrid
  • Keyboard for Typing is Pitiful
  • No Mulit Media Messaging, Keyboard for Typing is Pitiful
  • no tactile keyboard
  • Small virtual keyboard
  • Keyboard makes it very unproductive
  • no LANDSCAPE mode keyboard for email
  • no copy-paste, no MMS, no LANDSCAPE mode keyboard for email
  • keyboard still not user friendly
  • typing can be a pain although it is doeable
  • keyboard doesn't flip to landscape mode when texting
  • horrible if any keyboard
  • typing is still a struggle
  • No Sliding Keyboard
  • No Sliding Keyboard, AT&T Monopoly, No stylus
  • Short battery life, no copy/paste and keyboard without landscape feature is a drag
  • On-screen keyboard and poor battery life
  • no text messaging sideways keyboard
  • no MMS, no stereo bluetooth, no text messaging sideways keyboard,
  • no ladscape keyboard
  • Not cut and paste, no ladscape keyboard
  • 50% error ratio with thumb typing
  • 50% error ratio with thumb typing, AT&T's 3G isn't that reliable
  • No keyboard, not meant for business, poor 3g
  • it takes a while to get used to the keyboard
  • Battery life, keyboard, phone, email navigation
  • keyboard is terrible
  • GPS doesn't have turn by turn, keyboard is terrible, battery life, no 3G signal, doesn't feel sturdy in hands at all), finally...the monthly bill is very, very expensive
  • Keypad sucks
  • Virtual keyboard is tough to get used to when writing large emails
  • Keyboard is not real and well its not for everyone
  • Keyboard can be tricky but you just have to get used to it
  • on-screen key board: its just a matter of time to get used to it infact I find myself typing quicker than any other phone
  • Keypad - does take getting used to - if they could make this available in landscape for text and email (as they do for web
  • Keyboard can be 'dodgy' at times
  • keyboard on text is a bit small
  • no support for external keyboard
  • no cut and paste, no support for external keyboard
  • Keypad won't work because typos are excessive to the point that it is useless
  • AT&T Only, Wobbly, NO COPY/CUT & PASTE, NO LANDSCAPE KEYBOARD, 3G sucks battery life
  • missing some key features
  • Lousy phone, missing some key features
  • cramped keyboard(fast but ultimately uncomfortable)
  • Lacks MMS(no picture messages), cramped keyboard(fast but ultimately uncomfortable), it's a fingerprint magnet, and rare reception issues
  • Bad keyboard
  • Virtual keyboard requires patience to use but gets better with time
  • Typing takes adjusting to
  • QWERTY keyboard
  • QWERTY keyboard, HSDPA, 3.5MP Cam, Wifi, just like nokia communicator
  • 2 type of keyboard built-in
  • keyboard
  • screen based keyboard is great
  • full qwerty keyboard
  • virtual keyboard
  • Let's see, an app store that no phone can match, virtual keyboard, internet, IPOD and PHONE in one
  • Texting is made easy with an actual keyboard
  • A lot of key good features have already been discussed by many others but there are also more than a few minor features that make you say "Oh what a GEM!"
  • Really Easy To Text With The Keyboard On Screen
  • Why not add on a slide out keyboard so that it can function?
  • The QWERTY keyboard is good
  • good keyboard(after a while of practising)
  • The iPhone has the one key distinction that no other can claim -- the "App Store" concept that will only continue to make the product better and better
  • No stupid sliding keyboard
  • No stupid sliding keyboard, those are flimsy flimsy flimsy
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portability

4.5

  • Heavy and large
  • wallet in his pocket..pants would fall off....at least 5mp Apple
  • No one wants to carry a Chunky camera in one pocket and a Cell phone, car keys, wallet in his pocket..pants would fall off....at least 5mp Apple
  • most iphones have light leakage
  • I needed a heavy-duty workhouse that can sync a large Exchange contacts/email/calendar file
  • when in your pocket you don't even know it's there
  • Size, when in your pocket you don't even know it's there
  • like changing to landscape mode and not changing back or opening up the slider in your pocket leading to unwanted calls to your ex-lovers
  • no more fumbling in your pocket to turn it off when you need to pause the iPod
  • Sleek and light
  • I needed a heavy-duty workhouse that can sync a large Exchange contacts/email/calendar file, which my iPhone cannot do
  • unusable at night/low-light
  • If you are used to keeping your phone in pocket, expect to adapt a new habbit
  • Bad the browser crashes on heavy sites
  • and look how slim the phone is hence minimixing overall volume
  • little weight
  • 9.9 mm thin
  • Does what I need besides heavy corporate work
  • Does what I need besides heavy corporate work, dont like it, SELL IT FOR 1000 BUCKS
  • some light browsing and gaming - but then again
  • Great tool also to integrate media with your calls, some light browsing and gaming - but then again, first generation iPhone also did pretty much the same thing
  • It really is the internet in your pocket
  • Slim for a smartphone
  • GPS in your pocket
  • Almost Like A Pc In Your Pocket
  • Fantastic Internet, Almost Like A Pc In Your Pocket
  • Design and weight - v light given how much is in there
  • small and light
  • small and light, offering solutions to many different problems
  • very fluffy interface and light and portable
  • App store is amazing, very fluffy interface and light and portable
  • internet in pocket
  • internet in pocket, ipod feature, gaming device
  • thin and light
  • easy to use, 3g, thin and light
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size

1.5

  • little value
  • big deal
  • Big and hard to hold
  • It can be a little expensive but hey
  • Overrated and too mainstream - remember the days when Apple used to be the little guy that no one supported
  • Size of the Tocco
  • Great font size...this is a real area where this phone rocks
  • Size
  • Looks gorgeous, large internal memory, iPod integrated, Safari web browser, large 3.5 inch screen, normal headphone jack, fantastic build quality
  • large sreen
  • ringer a little soft
  • Difficulty using is one has large fingers
  • apple fanboys may get a little offended
  • very big and a little on the heavy side
  • bad bluetooth, very big and a little on the heavy side
  • 2.0 frezzes a little
  • No copy/paste is not a big deal
  • AT&T's 3g should face a class action lawsuit for misrepresenting the size of their network
  • Too bulky and big
  • No copy and paste feature (not a big problem, though)
  • Big size: What good a small screen is if you can't even properly see the contents on a website
  • but its a big phone
  • Not full-size GPS
  • The call volume could still be a little bit louder
  • large touchscreen
  • 3G is a big improvement
  • 3G is a big improvement, so is real GPS
  • Has big visuals
  • I've been using this little sexy gem for a while but I find another amazing feature every other day
  • And the size is wonderful
  • great little GPS
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connectivity

4

  • stereo Bluetooth support
  • O2's 3G coverage not great
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  • Wi-Fi and GPS
  • 3G, Wi-Fi and GPS, Outstanding Safari browser and email, iPod app is great, App Store is best of its kind
  • 3G, Wi-Fi and GPS, Outstanding Safari browser and email, iPod app is great, App Store is best of its kind, No navigation software, Dismal camera app, Disappointing battery life, Counter-intuitive menus and settings
  • Flush headphone jack
  • Audio quality during calls
  • AT&T's 3G network riddled with more holes than Krispy Kreme
  • limited Bluetooth functionality
  • and the 3G connection tended to be shaky
  • or stereo Bluetooth
  • sans 3G support and enhanced GPS
  • Most of the new features, sans 3G support and enhanced GPS, are available for 1st Gen iPhone
  • Apple may have rectified the recessing 3.5mm headphone socket with a standard jack
  • Apple may have rectified the recessing 3.5mm headphone socket with a standard jack, so you can plug in some decent cans, but they ignored our pleas for a better camera
  • No Bluetooth for devices
  • No Bluetooth for devices, stereo speakers and file transfer (Only Headset
  • Slow wi-fi
  • No BlueTooth File Transfer
  • 3G Battery life (although better than most other phones for 3G
  • Awful 3G speeds - only works well when connected to WiFi
  • full bluetooth
  • Everything read the overall section of the review of iphone 3G by cnet sums up everything
  • bluetooth file transfer
  • no bluetooth file transfer (app available
  • Some PC synching doesnt work
  • cant send with bluetooth
  • no phone to phone bluetooth transfer
  • no A2DP bluetooth
  • Bluetooth needed to be fixed
  • lack of bluetooth headset capabilities
  • no stereo bluetooth
  • bluetooth
  • it is bluetooth that should be
  • obviously, it is bluetooth that should be
  • i wished the bluetooth capabilities were more
  • Wifi was not include in this model, if wifi is include in this model, it will be perfect
  • except NO WIFI
  • Underutilised bluetooth function
  • No 3G iTunes support
  • when I was with AT&T dropped calls and lilttle time with 3G
  • Poor 3G reception (for the moment), questionable Exchange implementation, no stereo bluetooth
  • I really have no complaints on or about the new Iphone 3G
  • I find 3G "spotty" even in the greater DC area
  • THE wole phone is a con, no bluetooth and
  • poor bluetooth
  • bad 3g reception, screen locks up when email is synching, no 'go back' functionality, poor battery life,
  • complications with 3g
  • Terrible 3G coverage
  • Terrible 3G coverage, Sync problems
  • bluetooth crippled
  • Still can't read old sim cards, bluetooth crippled
  • headphone jack
  • no bluetooth headphones
  • crippled bluetooth
  • Worst 3G reception I have ever seen, crippled bluetooth, severely lacking core phone functions
  • The 3g chip has issues
  • The 3g chip has issues, if you dont turn off the 3g signal you will drop calls constantly
  • I wish apple actually had tested the phone and worked out the 3g issues before releasing this phone
  • Bluetooth Stereo
  • some issues with 3g
  • My wife has the same issue with her 3g Treo
  • No Bluetooth connectivity
  • no printing or passing data like contact info via Bluetooth
  • No Bluetooth connectivity, it has some but is quite limited, no printing or passing data like contact info via Bluetooth
  • limited bluetooth
  • Its the same with 3G who uses GPS on there phone
  • Spotty web connectivity
  • 3g has to be turned OFF all the time
  • 3g has to be turned OFF all the time, otherwise every call falls after a few seconds
  • AT&T spotty 3G
  • The iphone 3g SAR is on the very high side which gives me serious headaches
  • The 3g gives me serious dizziness and tinnitis
  • The iphone 3g SAR is on the very high side which gives me serious headaches, The 3g gives me serious dizziness and tinnitis
  • bad bluetooth
  • As for the phone...Wifi not working
  • No 3g service where I live
  • No 3g service where I live, and i'm happy if I get one bar b/c most of the time, my phone says NO SERVICE
  • 3g is a JOKE
  • No Bluetooth
  • 3G service falls out from time to time even in an area that is supposed to be fully covered
  • limited options for connectivity
  • Not happy about the fact that older chargers that worked with all other ipods and the old iphone no longer work with the 3G iphone
  • Some limits to 3G network
  • 3 g connectivity is poor and unconsistent waiting for update
  • 3G in Los Angeles not as good as I expected
  • Switching from 3G to Edge not seamless
  • Too many things easily drain the battery, 3G in Los Angeles not as good as I expected, Switching from 3G to Edge not seamless, no ability to create profiles for setting changes, no picture messaging
  • I'm less than 1 mile from your wireless national headquarters and only 1-0 bars on 3G???
  • AT&T...come on guys, I'm less than 1 mile from your wireless national headquarters and only 1-0 bars on 3G???
  • lack of 3G coverage (but not the phones fault)
  • lack of 3G coverage (but not the phones fault), Firmware 2.0 has a couple bug but will be addressed by Apple in the near future for sure
  • Missing Bluetooth Stereo & Multimedia Messaging
  • 3g, safari, gps
  • AT&T's 3G isn't that reliable
  • No Real BlueTooth
  • No Real BlueTooth, Limited Media Support, No p2p phone transfer, no IM client, bugged and unstable release firmware
  • AT&T has INSANELY Spotty coverage and the 3g is inaccurate
  • Turning bluetooth on/off is inconvenient for a phone
  • poor 3g
  • 3G is still not without its problems
  • 3g network is a joke
  • Would love a stereo bluetooth
  • iPhone 3G has locked up/ frozen on me four times in the past two months ive had it
  • 3G Service Not til 2009 in my area
  • wi-fi issues
  • AT&T service, interference issues, wi-fi issues
  • No Bluetooth 2ADP Support - No Copy/Paste
  • No advanced Bluetooth Stack
  • stereo bluetooth headset
  • 3g service
  • network, 3g service, app crashes, 2.0 disaster
  • 3G coverage not available everywhere and 3G drops to EDGE at times
  • even when you are in 3G coverage area
  • 3G coverage not available everywhere and 3G drops to EDGE at times, even when you are in 3G coverage area
  • especially when using wifi
  • Connections in areas that dont offer 3G are ery sluggish
  • Missing features like bluetooth transfer and contact clasification
  • Got mine before 3G was added
  • Shaky 3G connection at times
  • Dont bluetooth to any other makes of phone
  • Dont bluetooth to any other makes of phone, doesnt have picture message(mms
  • No video camera, only recently added cut/paste, can't save particular files to internal memory (music files, videos, MS Word docs etc...), only recently added tethering (for 15 extra per month if you're with O2, and that only includes 3GB of data!), often locks up and doesn't open so you can make a call (too bad if it was an emergency and you needed to call the police), no reliable Bluetooth implementation (can't be discovered, doesn't discover anything other than Bluetooth headsets)
  • Not good 3G coverage
  • Bluetooth only works with Bluetooth headset
  • and bluetooth compatibility to send pictures
  • can't surf & talk without WIFI source
  • Can freeze occasionally, can't surf & talk without WIFI source, only on 02(possibly changing)
  • Must be on wifi to download music from iTunes
  • not all bluetooth headsets are compatible
  • bluetooth almost unusable
  • Limited functionality- no mms, bluetooth almost unusable, no copy and p...,
  • 3G network is great for internet
  • (I keep 3G off unless needed
  • turn off 3G
  • and wi-fi {unless they're needed
  • (To prolong battery use, turn off 3G, Location Services, and wi-fi {unless they're needed
  • terrible 3g
  • terrible 3g, battery life, mediocre reception, crappy camera, no video capture, crippled bluetooth, price tag and tons of glitches
  • and then refused to update it with the 3G iPhone
  • No Bluetooth Transfer Data
  • Simply love my iPhone 3g
  • unreliable at&t connectivity
  • choppy, unreliable at&t connectivity
  • limited Bluetooth capability
  • "CRAPPY...AND AWFULLY SPOTTY WI-FI SERVICE OUT THERE MAKES THIS PHONE TOTALLY DISAPPOINTING IF YOUR DEPENDING ON FINDING A GOOD WI-FI SPOTS OUT THERE
  • No audio via bluetooth for music and podcasts
  • Bluetooth and GPS improvements needed...soon to come
  • takes forever to download and get the wi-fi going
  • Slow, takes forever to download and get the wi-fi going,
  • no data-transfer bluetooth
  • but can be avoided by turning brightness down and turning off 3G and wifi when not in use
  • Maybe a feature to turn 3g on/off when needed
  • No File Xfer w/ Bluetooth
  • Responsive screen, 3G/HSDPA, GPS, Flush headphone jack, Audio quality during calls
  • Awesome functionality for first-timersAll-round improvement on iPhone 2G3G data is speedyGPS facility very welcomeGood data and Wi-Fi contracts
  • No more recessed headphone jack
  • The Apple iPhone 3G offers critical new features including support for high-speed 3G networks
  • The Apple iPhone 3G offers critical new features including support for high-speed 3G networks, third-party applications, and expanded e-mail
  • 3G, Wi-Fi and GPS
  • Wi-Fi
  • GPS Flush headphone jack Audio quality during calls
  • Responsive screen 3G/HSDPA, GPS Flush headphone jack Audio quality during calls
  • 3G speeds
  • WiFi and zippy 3G network fetch websites faster than a Labrador on a sirloin
  • WiFi
  • good audio quality
  • no recessed headphone jack
  • 3G, GPS, headphone socket, improved contacts
  • Wi-fi and zippy 3G network fetch websites faster than a Labrador after a sirloin
  • Fast 3G connectivity
  • flush 3.5mm headphone jack
  • normal headphone jack
  • 3G (850mhz
  • 3G (850mhz,210mhz
  • 3g network
  • apple, 3G, GPS
  • 16gb 3g
  • wi fi
  • 3G Technology
  • this iPhone 3G completely excedes all the of the previous features of the original with more than you could ever think of ...and it's all on a mobile phone
  • 3G and it's an official release in Asia with warranty
  • 3G, Friendly UI
  • great design, responsive touch screen, wi-fi
  • 3G, Touch Screen, Great Browser, WiFi
  • 3.5 mm audio connector
  • wifi & more
  • 3G support
  • Loaded with New Features & 3G Service Rules
  • 3g finally
  • 3g finally, slightly open SDK, thinner
  • 3G data
  • improved headphone jack
  • 3G data, GPS, improved headphone jack
  • 3G network, GPS, App Store, all pros of original iPhone
  • The best features of the iPhone 3G are the iTunes
  • The best features of the iPhone 3G are the iTunes, Safari browser, Mail, and Photo
  • 3G data network compatable
  • 3G!!!, gps, 16gb
  • 3G is good if you are where it is
  • Great picture, app store, 3G, svelte
  • Great looks, 3G speed when available, Wi-Fi, Effective Touch Screen, Sound is better than 1st Generation
  • The Iphone 3G is great for listening to wired music (not Bluetooth), watching a film, playing games, keeping notes and so forth
  • 3G data network
  • BEAUTIFUL touch screen, GPS, App Store, itunes, wifi, 3G data network
  • 3G and built in GPS
  • GPS and 3G
  • Made the headphone jack flush
  • 3G great addition to a great phone
  • built-in wifi
  • flush headset jack
  • 3G, built-in wifi, semi-GPS, awesome iPod, best mobile web browser, incredibly easy to use, good customization options, beautiful and responsive touch screen, iTunes and app stores, flush headset jack, and more
  • GPS, 3G, Games, & just a whole lot of awesomeness
  • 3G, Slimmer, A lot cheaper
  • 3G, and the new pricing
  • 3G, Non M$ operating system
  • It has a great screen, best video and audio quality, 3G, GPS, flush headphone jack, app store etc
  • itunes music and movie rentals wi fi connectivity
  • appstore, itunes music and movie rentals wi fi connectivity
  • WiFi capable
  • 3G, flash storage, WiFi capable, touch screen, full qwerty keyboard, can use Itunes for media managment, App Store, Push Email, flush 3.5mm Headphone jack, decent camera
  • 3G is yet to test effectively
  • GPS, App Store, 3G
  • 3g safari gps
  • 3g is superfast
  • synching capabilities
  • iPhone 3G is a bust
  • 3G funcationality addition is what needed most and they have added it
  • Flush headphone jack, 3G, close to 16GB
  • Wifi rocks
  • Now att gives iphone owners unlimited free wifi access at ATT hotspots
  • 3g is awesome (check your coverage)
  • 3g speeds to rival Wi-Fi
  • 3G Speeds (depending on your area)
  • 3g, upadated, etc
  • Wifi, 3g, gps, new apps, call quality
  • 3G network, GPS, App Store, all original iPhone pros
  • App Store, Wonderful interface, Wifi, Bluetooth, 3G, super swank, glass screen
  • Wi-Fi+3G
  • GPS, Wi-Fi+3G, games, still the best net browsing
  • Push email and synchronization with exchange is seamless
  • 3G and GPS
  • non restrictive headphone jack
  • 3G speeds are admirable
  • 3G speeds are admirable, (when available
  • 3G is amazing
  • 3G is amazing, phone is amazing
  • 3g thast all i wanted
  • full multimedia access and platform acces, Wifi, and Ipod
  • GPS, HTML Internet, Wi-Fi, Apps, Ipod
  • addition of 3g and inegrated gps
  • 3G and other features in that mix are good
  • and connectivity (mobile phone
  • and connectivity (mobile phone, mail and web access
  • free 3g perfect for on the move
  • The new Apple 3G iPhone has some great new features
  • but could have used 3G
  • but Apple claims that if they had built 3G into the older iPhone
  • Take the older model for example, revolutionary Internet Browsing Device, but could have used 3G, but Apple claims that if they had built 3G into the older iPhone, it would have shocking effects on the battery life so they left 3G out of it
  • as well as the 3G that people were questioning
  • Apple have also created a flush headphone jack
  • Automatic wi fi detection
  • GPS, 3G, New Look, App Store, Better App integration
  • Looks, Wifi, 3G, Screen Quality
  • wireless connectivity
  • Push email, iPod function, app store, wireless connectivity, free on O2 contract
  • Skyhook's proprietary WiFi - based location system
  • Skyhook's proprietary WiFi - based location system, giving it a total of three ways to help find whe
  • with WIFI
  • Waited for the 3G and it was worth it
  • 3G is very fast for internet browsing (Wi-Fi when available
  • New iphone 3G A+ 16GB mobile phone JAVA
  • New iphone 3G A+ 16GB mobile phone JAVA,FM
  • 2G internal memory.Best 3G cell phone .3G Ciphone very popular
  • 3G (in town)
  • 3G (in town), WiFi, iPod Player, Operating System, App Store, Email, Web Browser (best of any smartphone, great camera, sleek and nice design, tons of storage space
  • iPhone 3G
  • iPhone 3G, what else?
  • very good 3G service so far
  • I have no problems with the 3G Network
  • great WiFi accessibility
  • 3G network,
  • Ease of use, 3G, Wifi, Accelerometer, excellent apple support, PUSH, APPS STORE
  • Wi-fi, 3g, excellent internet interface, great little GPS
  • Great for audio
  • Full internet access via 3G or WIFI
  • 3g hsdpa
  • flush headphones jack
  • 3G Internet
  • Reception, 3G Internet, Apps, GPS, WiFi, touch screen movements
  • app store, Itunes, wi-fi, good reception, touch screen
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reception

0.5

  • Poor 3G reception (for the moment)
  • Some quality issues - 3G reception
  • inconsistant call quality/reception
  • inconsistant call quality/reception, MMS
  • Horrible 3G reception
  • New design provides better reception
  • Call quality and reception is the best I've used
  • Great signal range
  • Clear phone calls and reception
  • Signal clarity almost always 100% in metro areas and nearly 90% even in rural
  • No signal
  • No signal, poor bluetooth
  • bad 3g reception
  • Mediocre reception
  • poor reception
  • spotty signal reception
  • AT&T (nuff said), too many features missing, spotty signal reception
  • The 3G is useless if you want any reception
  • Worst 3G reception I have ever seen
  • 3G reception is poor
  • 3G reception is poor, phone is glitchy
  • reception
  • if you dont turn off the 3g signal you will drop calls constantly
  • Drops calls all the time and the signal strength seems weaker than a typical phone
  • Reception is auful
  • Bad reception
  • It has terrible reception
  • Factory Defects, Poor warranty support, Poor reception
  • inconsistent 3G Reception
  • Poor reception like someone said I don't have service in my house and there is a tower 1 mile away
  • Poor reception like someone said I don't have service in my house and there is a tower 1 mile away, makes not sense to me
  • Some 3G signal loss in a few outlying areas
  • My Samsung En-V had 10 times reception and functionality
  • Way to many screen issues reception issues and OS issues
  • 3G reception could be better
  • 3G Reception worse than any phone out there
  • no 3G signal
  • Unacceptable reception, drop calls were we never dropped calls before, unstable Bluetooth connection, e-mail locks up, too many screens to negative to make a phone call while driving
  • more 3g reception areas would be nice
  • and no better reception than any other phone
  • as yet, expensive, and no better reception than any other phone
  • 3g sucks ***** because it kills ur call reception
  • Scratches easy, battery life is a full day after having it for six months, no insurance on it (stupid AT&T), reception is crappy in Los Angeles for some reason (don't live there, so I deal with it), wifi switching when signal is bad is annoying
  • 1.Bad 3G reception
  • and rare reception issues
  • 3g signal str
  • poor 3g reception in rural areas
  • no cut and paste, no Multimedia text messaging, poor 3g reception in rural areas,
  • I am constantly missing calls due to more reception
  • I get crystal clear 3G reception everywhere I go
  • Great 3G signal where I both live and work
  • 2G Reception
  • Speed, Reception, Features
  • better reception
  • Reception is great
  • auto wifi/3G detection
  • and amazing download speeds when you have decent 3G reception
  • excellent 3G reception (fast!)
  • 3G is great if you live in areas with good AT&T reception
  • Better cell reception than Treo 650
  • I live in Toronto and the reception is perfect
  • I live in Toronto and the reception is perfect, I have no problems with the 3G Network
  • very good 3G reception
  • good reception
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focus

0.5

  • Camera has no auto focus
  • Camera has no auto focus, nor video recording… nor any settings at all
  • No Auto focus for camera
  • Not focus on phone function + camera
  • Not focus on phone function + camera, Expensive
  • basic camera 2.0 mp and no auto-focus
  • just so many, where do I start....no MMS, no data-transfer bluetooth, can't forward SMS, can't mark a contact to a group, no copy and paste, basic camera 2.0 mp and no auto-focus, no flash,
 
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build quality

3.5

  • easily breakable
  • Not as durable
  • Not very durable overall
  • Not very durable overall, AT&T has INSANELY Spotty coverage and the 3g is inaccurate, even with the 2.11 update
  • doesn't feel sturdy in hands at all)
  • great build quality
  • fantastic build quality
  • A build quality which surpasses that of any other mobile device
  • Very solid build quality
  • Very solid build quality, elegant design, wonderful web-integration
  • strengh/durability
  • Plastic backing looks elagant and is suprisingly durable
  • Looks, performance, durability
  • Build in Ipod
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color

5

  • for white collars
  • however Optus' plans which include considerable data (it isnt meant to be your primary internet
  • however white makes them un-noticable
  • Pretty white backplate scratches
  • and is also available in white
  • Bright, beautiful, highly responsive touchscreen with easy-on-the-eyes color temperature
  • 3.5-inch Color TFT Screen (480 x 320 pixels)
  • highly responsive touchscreen with easy-on-the-eyes colour temperature
  • Bright, beautiful, highly responsive touchscreen with easy-on-the-eyes colour temperature
  • Colour >
  • The iPhone is a hair thicker than the older model, and is also available in white, Eww
  • on the skin
  • I have the 16 g iphone white and it is amazing
  • Color change
  • Pretty white backplate
  • apple product sexy two colors white and balck
  • The white backing is great
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voice guidance

0.5

  • voice dialing
  • no built-in voice dialing
  • No turn by Turn voice navigation
  • No Voice Dialing
  • No Voice Command
  • Voice quality is much improved from the original iPhone
  • visual voice-mail is VERY cool
  • Throw in the actual voice plan and it costs $100 a month
  • Visual voice mail means I can ignore the ones from my ex
  • It is not voice guided
  • no voice dial (app available
  • The battery of course sucks, no voice guided GPS, and no voice recongition calling
  • Voice dial and an easier way to search contacts
  • Lack of built in voice dial/command
  • Voice Recognition
  • Missing basic stuff: MMS, Voice Recognition, Cut & Paste, Bluetooth Stereo
  • No voice dial, so useless in the car
  • NO VOICE COMMANDS
  • NO VOICE COMMANDS, CONSTANTLY FREEZING
  • lack voice activated and speed dialing
  • Innability to change battery, lack voice activated and speed dialing
  • MMS, Voice dialing,SMS forwarding
  • I'd like to see Voice Dialing and MMS
  • NO VOICE DIAL
  • no voice repsonse dialing
  • this is a lousy phone - no speed dialing, no voice repsonse dialing
  • No hands-free voice dialing
  • no voice activated dialing?
  • HORRIBLE reception, can't text pictures, can't use for work email due to security, the glass broke and Apple won't fix it unless I pay $200, battery was good, now it is not, can only hear voice mail on speaker
  • No voice Activation
  • voice dial
  • It looks, but doesn't feel like the original Iphone...still no mms, stereo bluetooth, voice dialing, copy and paste
  • voice dialing, digital image stabilization
  • voice command
  • No ability to place voice generated calls
  • No hands-free voice activation
  • No voice dialing or picture messaging
  • no real GPS with voice navigation
  • No voice dialling
  • No integrated voice dial
 
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design

5

  • we prefer the original iPhone's design
  • also, we prefer the original iPhone's design
  • Service plan is more expensive
  • Higher data plan rates
  • Looks the same as the old iPhone 3G
  • stylish
  • The design remains iconic
  • The design remains iconic, It--'s UI still sets the mobile standard, The multimedia capabilities can--'t be beat
  • Design-wise
  • Design-wise, only the metal casing round the back has gone, making way for a plastic cover
  • (Make sure your on a good data plan
  • Great looking phone but lack substance other than that of the form factor
  • i got it on the $19 cap plan with Optus and over 24 months i end up paying $626 for the phone
  • Design is outdated
  • Design is outdated, took too long to get here
  • and as of yet the lack of announcement of a decent data plan
  • The only company in this country that offers a decent mobile internet plan is 3 with $15 for 1 GB personally i wouldnt mind paying 50 -70 dollars for UNLIMITED
  • Looks like its going to be locked on either Optus or Vodafone
  • Old design suitable for girl only
  • old looks
  • old looks, still lack normal phone features and definitely outdated tech
  • looks cheap compared to 1st gen iPhone
  • very very average phone, looks cheap compared to 1st gen iPhone
  • Service providers need to reduce cost of data plan
  • BEST DESIGN PHONE
  • Expensive plan
  • Expensive plan, and some STANDARD features missing
  • Cheaper Plastic Design
  • The elegant design has compromised the functionality of the design, no voice dialing and the user non-changeable battery
  • marketing of pricing plan designed to rip off
  • The monthly plan was a bit high.(3
  • marketing plan optimized to rip off
  • The pricing plan
  • Looking forward to more features in next hardware revisions
  • starting plan prices are a bit high
  • starting plan prices are a bit high, but its the iPhone after all :p , not all bluetooth headsets are compatible, slow internet speeds at times
  • monthly plan
  • NOT WORTH THE MONEY..THINK TWICE BEFORE U BUY.IF U WANT TO BUY TO PRETTY MUCH BUYING THE LOOKS NOT THE FEATURES AS THE FEATURES ARE USELESS FOR COMMONERS.....OR JUST PURELY HAVE LOW SPECIFICATION
  • but looks the canine's cojones
  • It sounds cheap, but looks the canine's cojones
  • Nice Glossy back design
  • its just a pretty looking phone
  • Stylish Design
  • Stylish Design, Sleek & Shiny
  • Design
  • Design, 3G, Safari Web Browser, iPod intergration
  • Nice looking unit
  • great design (feels great in your hand
  • great design (feels great in your hand, and great to look at
  • looks great
  • Good looking
  • Looks and feels cool
  • looks
  • Internet, App store, ipod, usability, looks
  • Sweet looking
  • A slick
  • A slick, well-designed device which might not do everything but at least what it does it does well
  • sleek design
  • I would like to have one, sleek, stylish
  • looks pretty
  • design is sexy
  • Looks gorgeous
  • It looks pretty
  • innovative design
  • looks amazing
  • innovative design, looks amazing, takes simplicity to a whole new level
  • Truly sexy design
  • Great design
  • Great design, size
  • stylish status symbol
  • stylish status symbol, Apple quality, Ipod and phone together means sell your old Ipod
  • Looks cool
  • Looks cool, touch screen, stylish, future of phones
  • by quality and design
  • Apple, by quality and design
  • Looks, GPS, WiFi
  • good looking phone
  • great design- slim
  • design, design, design
  • Nice design
  • good looks
  • Design is pretty
  • nice design..everything okay except
  • cool design...good dynamic slosh glazed look
  • amazing design
  • GPS, Wifi, nice design
  • elegant design
  • sexy design
  • sexy design, loads of features, no limit for potential
  • sleeker design
  • Has what is expected from smartphone + more+looks cool
  • sleek sexy design
  • Looks nice
  • Design, Interactivity, and Navigation are Top Notch
  • Looks good
  • Looks good, does what it does well
  • excellent looks
  • It looks way cool
  • Great looks
  • Looks
  • Very slick
  • It looks cool
  • Sleek design, crisp UI
  • Sleek Design
  • looks nice I guess
  • and stylish
  • Good Pictures, and stylish
  • Super Slick Design
  • intuitive design
  • Beautiful Design
  • Internet and GPS in one slick device
  • Nice sleek design
  • looks very nice
  • Cool looking
  • Cool looking, some decent features
  • Apple Design
  • looks & feels slick 3
  • Slick and popular
  • graphical design
  • device design
  • Ease of use, graphical design, device design
  • and sexy design
  • More elegant design
  • The 3g support is what i was looking forward the most
  • Slick, as usual
  • It has a nice design and amazin' functions
  • Looks cool, easy scroll through numbers
  • Stylish, 16GB, cheaper than previous model, lots of cool features - love the GPS
  • Super sexy design
  • Super sexy design, visual voicemail, app store, GPS, intuitive, web browsing, seamless syncing with my Mac
  • Great design,Compatible with outlook
  • really nice design
  • Design in Looks and Simplicity of Use
  • All In One, Multiple Apps, Design in Looks and Simplicity of Use
  • Slim and sexy design
  • Great new design
  • Nice design and texture
  • Its looks
  • andgreat design
  • ya i know it looks gorgeous and it an iphone
  • ya i know it looks gorgeous and it an iphone, a gps navigator thingy and personal organizer all in one bla bla
  • cute and looks professional
  • very sleek, cute and looks professional
  • Slick/simple hardware & software design
  • styling
  • Stylish, Technology
  • Nice and stylish
  • The iphone is a good looking phone
  • slick
  • modern design
  • Many features, modern design
  • 3G, Great design, App Store, Reliable
  • Great looking
  • + thin and smooth design
  • Looks the business
  • and looks great
  • feels great in the hand, call quality is clear, and looks great
  • Slick UI
  • sleek and nice design
  • the sleek design
  • I liked the touchscreen feature which is really sensitive, the sleek design, surfing internet on it, WiFi, it has also the got iPOD in it so music lovers, go for it
  • you find the iPhone 3G to be very nice looking
  • At first glance, you find the iPhone 3G to be very nice looking, very sleek, and very sexy
  • very pretty and stylish
  • Unbelievable excellent Internet access, very good 3G service so far, very pretty and stylish, truly can do many things that i normally like to take my laptops on trips for
  • aesthetically appealing
  • They give you a plan that includes unlimited data
  • they REQUIRE you to buy a plan with unlimited data for 2 years
  • Correction, they REQUIRE you to buy a plan with unlimited data for 2 years
  • stylish look
  • sleek apple design
  • 3G, GPS chip, sleek apple design, multitouch, Microsoft Exchange Support, supports all headphones
  • Sleek, elegant design
  • Love the design and cool factor
  • Data plan is cheaper than other alternatives such as Blackberry
  • slick design
  • slick design, very good email features, big screen
  • NICE SLICK PACKAGING
  • Good hardware and design
  • stylish slick
  • Very nice looking (white
  • Good looking....looks like ipod touch
  • cool design
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energy efficiency

0.5

  • POWER hungry
  • I feel like I'm walking around with an electric razor
  • Awful Power Profile
  • No Cut & Paste, Quirky Calendering, Spotty E-mail Push, Awful Power Profile
 

flash

0.5

  • Lack of flash
  • Can't render Flash content
  • Safari browser doesn't support Flash and Java
  • Safari browser doesn't support Flash and Java, doesn't have a download manager
  • no flash
  • 3.2 mp cam wif flash
  • 9.9 mm thin, 2.4" QVGA LCD,BP-4L 1500mAh battery,3.5 mm audio connector,3.2 mp cam wif flash, Standby time 504hr-744hr
  • flash storage
  • Browser (except no Flash)
  • and doesn't have a flash
  • No Macromedia Flash for Safari
  • Lock to a network, No Macromedia Flash for Safari, No flash on a camera, Plastic Cover at the back case (they should put a stainless steel or scratch proof like the old iphone)
  • flash
  • No flash support
  • no support for flash & java
  • No cut&paste, tied to contract, no memory chip, no removable battery, no MMS, no stereo bluetooth, no tactile keyboard, no radio, no recording of sound ability, no flash
  • Still no multimedia texting or adobe flash for Safari
  • Only sync with 1 computer, no task list, no today screen, no MMS, limited bluetooth, no flash support, battery life, no data tethering
  • The lack of flash, and tethering would be cool
  • No, m.media messaging,voicedial,Flash support,video record,Call quality still subpar
  • flash video compatibility
  • no flash/java support
  • No copy & paste, no flash, unremovable battery
  • No Adobe Flash
  • Stuck With AT&T, No Adobe Flash, Technical Problems with MobileMe
  • No flash support (yet
  • no flash or imbedded support
  • video, no flash or imbedded support
  • No flash support for web browsing
  • No turn by turn GPS Directions, have to follow a blue dot, No flash support for web browsing, No MMS on the phone,
  • battery could be better, more 3g reception areas would be nice, no flash support, speakers could have better quailty
  • No flash animation
  • Lack of flash support
  • no flash player
  • definitely battery, no flash player, mms(not really an issue due to email), camcorder, no flash or zoom for camera,some apps freeze, but can be fixed with updates
  • NO flash!?
  • everyone would definitely prefer a special digicam with zenon flash and all the dedicated features
  • No Flash player, Price, Emotional attachment
  • Not the best batter life ever, No flash player
  • Low battery usage, no video, no flash
  • No abobe flash player and copy/paste
  • The Big One: Doesn't support Flash
  • Flash Player
  • adobe flash
  • Internet definitely would be better with flash
  • No support for flash
  • No Video, No flash, No user replaceable battery so you could carry an extra
  • Video and a flash player would be nice
 
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glare

5

  • Does everything the brilliant and revolutionary original iPhone did
  • Brilliant Screen
  • Brilliant Screen, In every aspect- Touch sensitivity, size, quality and strength
  • the brilliant display
  • App store, Safari browser, iPod functionality, the brilliant display
 
  • brilliant glass display
  • 3G speeds, Safari's mobile browsing, excellent touchscreen interactions, brilliant glass display, new software and app store
  • Brilliant large touch screen
  • Brilliant large touch screen, app store, nearly endless capabilities
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lens

5

  • unfortunately unable to forward texts or send to more than one contact
  • can't mark a contact to a group
  • Great operating system
  • The best operating system by far then on any other phone
  • Non M$ operating system
  • Well crafted text messaging system
  • smooth operating system
 
  • Best mobile Operating system (what the phone runs
  • Best mobile Operating system (what the phone runs, EA Blackberry OS, or Windows Mobile
  • Operating System
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screen

5

  • Not a Windows Mobile device
  • lacks many common features of an handheld device
  • display size is best soud quality is very good
  • Everything about the device
  • totally unacceptable as a business device
  • All in one hand held device
  • Opens up a whole new set of possabilities for a handheld device
  • Unbelievably crisp display
  • well-designed device which might not do everything but at least what it does it does well
  • Display
  • Unreliable, totally unacceptable as a business device
  • Apple support now telling me to go to an Apple store to replace the unit
  • https://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dc7m8zt9_21sxk7fm47&hl=en_GB
  • Doesn't hold up well when psycho girlfriend throws from a moving car window
  • safari browser cannot display media embedded website e.g
  • limited Bluetooth capability, earphones supplied are crap, no copy and paste, no message forwarding, safari browser cannot display media embedded website e.g
  • Like Apple's previous business model: When you buy one device it comes with EVERYTHI
  • Screen processing with video-processing
  • Screen processing with video-processing, mp3
  • Best mobile Internet device
  • perfect graphic & display
  • user friendly, fast respone, large screen, perfect graphic & display
  • Visual Voicemail
  • Visual Voicemail, Realistic Web Pages, iPod Function
  • Insanely great UI, Location services, SDK, desktop integration, ipod, web browsing, email, display, touch screen, available apps (will only get better), and overall data experience
  • beautiful device with many thoughtfully designed features
  • all those features on one device
  • The device is spectacular
  • calendar and internet on one device
  • It is great to have phone, email, music, address book, calendar and internet on one device
  • I like the touch screen and the visual stuff
  • Nice entertainment device
  • beautiful display
  • wonderful display
  • app launcher game device with the most intuitive touchscreen still to date
  • all in one phone, web browser, app launcher game device with the most intuitive touchscreen still to date
  • OS, display, App Store, features
  • gorgeous screen display
  • nice app store, gorgeous screen display, handy gps
  • Great mobile media device
  • Great device
  • display is beautiful
  • App store turns the iphone into 1001 devices plus entertainement of games, and while picture taking is average, display is beautiful
  • display :)
  • great screen display
  • great screen display, nice app
  • It has the best touch screen on a phone, has clear video, it is one of the sexiest phones ever created, and has great e-mail
  • So many tasks you can take care of in just one handheld device
  • And with the new app store it just simply makes iPhone a more powerful device
  • All in one device
  • browser, email ui, visual voicemail, overall ui
  • Incredible multimedia device
  • Awsome Screen Display
  • This will be such a great device
  • great gaming device
  • revolutionary Internet Browsing Device
  • Overall its a good all round multimedia device
  • excellent display
  • gaming device
  • Plenty of great apps, easy to use touch screen interface, email, internet, cool-factor, WiFi, excellent display
  • a gaming device
  • It is an amazing device that is simply a generation or two ahead of anything else on the market
  • iPod / phone in one device
  • Nice BIG display
  • Also replaced all my other mp3 players - all in one device great
  • visually sharp display
  • Ease of use, responsiveness, a huge assortment of affordable programs, superior email access and readability, a great gaming machine, visually sharp display, fantastic internet exp and other attributes make this the best cell phone I have ever owned
  • Display is really nice
  • best touch screen interface i've ever used on any device
  • A well designed and the most innovative evolution of a mobile device
  • The Display/colors (really popped out at you
  • Unprecedented screen display and interface for a mobile phone
  • A visual masterpiece
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zoom

4.5

  • no zoom
  • There should be a zoom features etc
  • The phone has some great features like the Safari web brower, zoom in with your fingers on pics and web sites, and the IPod music
  • attachment viewing/ ability to zoom in on docs
  • 3g network, attachment viewing/ ability to zoom in on docs, extended battery life
  • internet features are good(zoom in/out feature)
  • Good style,big clear screen, internet features are good(zoom in/out feature)
 

viewfinder

4.5

  • sending an email doesnt support landscape view
  • Excellent web browsing experience with easy to view and navigate safari browser
  • great photos to view on the screen
  • and Google Maps (as well as Street View
 

remote control

3

  • No Quality Control
  • you can't switch to apps while the phone is ringing (I'd use Remote to pause my Apple TV
  • For instance, you can't switch to apps while the phone is ringing (I'd use Remote to pause my Apple TV
  • limited volume control
  • No voice dialling, limited volume control, too addictive
  • especially the Remote app
  • Really love the App Store, especially the Remote app
  • the "remote" on the headphones has been a great addition
  • Mostly though, the "remote" on the headphones has been a great addition
  • I got GPS, I have my songs, I got games, I got remote access to my computers, the potential to grow is near endless
 
  • Remote Control
  • The iPhone Interface, The Apps, Exchange, 3G, GPS, iPod, Videos, Development Program, Remote Control, it goes on and on
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product quality

5

  • best finish of any phone
  • best finish of any phone, rock solid, most upgradeable phone ever
  • Great Style/Finish
 

resolution

4.5

  • I admit the camera resolution is poor when compared to other phones but I guess they have to have something else to include in the 4G version
  • Still low resolution display
  • The camera is only 2 Megapixels resolution
  • Camera Resolution is low
  • Low resolution camera only 2 mp
  • 3.5" 16M-color TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 320 pixels
  • high-resolution screen
  • Big screen, but low resolution
  • excellent color and resolution
  • Hi-Resolution touch screen
  • You Tube video resolution is very bad
  • Hi-Resolution touch screen, good memory, 3G fast
  • camera seems to have a better resolution
  • Much faster than the old version, gps almost like normal, app store is amazing, camera seems to have a better resolution, better reception, really nice design, non restrictive headphone jack
  • Super Sharp resolution
  • Brilliant Screen, Super Sharp resolution
  • Screen resolution
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sensor

1.5

  • Continues to lack some basic features that are available on even the simplest cell phone
  • The iPhone 3G continues to lack some basic features that are available on even the simplest cell phone
  • Not a full-fledged cell phone yet
  • still missing basic cell functions
  • No 3G iTunes support, still missing basic cell functions, plastic back
  • proximity sensor and ambient light sensor
  • Accelerometer, proximity sensor and ambient light sensor
  • only the metal casing round the back has gone
  • sensitive motion sensing
  • Gives you a sense of exclusivity but that will not last long
  • Terrible cell service
  • GPS needs cell towers to work
  • I liked the metal back on the iPhone 1
  • makes not sense to me
  • I live in a 3G area and almost every buildng a brick holding cell
  • It's gotta be the worst cell phone i have ever had
  • cannot send ring tunes through bluetooth cell to cell
  • lacks basic features of a standard cell phone
  • The new metal buttons
  • The new metal buttons, if all, are a tad bit harder to push
  • but bad for cell service
  • 3G network is great for internet, but bad for cell service
  • Now you will see this ciphone 3G iphone shape china cell phone
  • Worst cell phone I have ever used
  • I have resorted to carrying a Nokia cell phone in addition to my iPhone
  • No doubt the device is 'cool' and the UI 'refreshing' for a cell phone use
  • i linked the look of the cell phone
  • with cell service
  • Still has the best web browser on a cell phone
  • Lots of eye candy
  • Web Browsing is the best of any cell phone I have tried
  • This thing makes cell phones fun again
  • Yet to see a comparable web surfing experience on a cell phone
  • fantastic internet exp and other attributes make this the best cell phone I have ever owned
  • The internet function is excellent for a cell phone
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black level

1.5

  • The black model may attract scratches
  • The black model may attract scratches, however white makes them un-noticable
  • mine has dead megapixels or dust or whatever the little black dot is under my screen
  • most iphones have light leakage, However, mine has dead megapixels or dust or whatever the little black dot is under my screen
  • glossy black shows fingerprints
  • Pixel Dot Pitch >
  • I purchased two phones one black and one white and the black one shows all the fingerprints
  • sketchy batt life, no voice dialing, glossy black shows fingerprints
  • Occasional black screens
 
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performance

5

  • Slow internet
  • Slow web browser even when it is connected to a 36mb/s wifi
  • fails to perform as a business communications tool
  • buggy, fails to perform as a business communications tool
  • Slow backups
  • Offers critical new features including support for high-speed 3G networks
  • Faster networking
  • Faster browsing
  • an even more impressive sonic performance
  • Has a 3G radio for faster wireless data
  • Slow backups, some issues with 3g, but I had the exact same issue at my house with my Blackjack
  • the MISLEADING ADs that say 'twice the speed
  • Too slow
  • not noticeably faster than other phones
  • Phone operates in slow motion (type a character
  • Phone operates in slow motion (type a character, wait 3 seconds for it to show up onscreen
  • need very fast i-net connection
  • expanding fast though
  • Hangs/Lag
  • Hangs/Lag, Dropped Calls, Weird Bugs, AT&T Sucks
  • It gets hung up and has a lag in texting
  • this is a lousy phone - no speed dialing
  • Browser runs slow even in Wifi
  • sub-standard performance -- who designs a phone with the phone part missing
  • 1 Horrible phone performance
  • Goes through power fast
  • Apple is too slow and too strict on app store submissions
  • 3G is too slow in Ft Lauderdale to be worth using
  • Over-anticipated and a bit slow
  • slow internet speeds at times
  • Slow
  • 3G speed mediocre
  • 3G speed not that impressive
  • it can sometimes be slow on searches
  • A little slow to launch programs and re-act
  • It can be slow sometimes
  • Too much lackluster performance
  • Needs faster email checking
  • lack of performance
  • myriad of problems, lack of performance
  • no built in speed dial
  • It isn't as fast as bberry in
  • fast cellular network
  • Faster 3G network
  • High-speed 3G-network compatibility
  • High-speed 3G-network compatibility, cutting downloading time by minutes to seconds
  • faster
  • Much quicker
  • thanks to the better-late-than-never HSDPA for fast 3G action
  • Now it's the best for web browsing and downloading too, thanks to the better-late-than-never HSDPA for fast 3G action
  • It's very fast
  • Faster than almost any other phone
  • nice and fast as well as accurate
  • fast and simply stunning
  • Well thought out, intuitive, fun, fast and simply stunning
  • fast everything
  • Fast
  • there is little lag at all
  • Fast, there is little lag at all
  • Excellent data performance
  • Fast Data
  • Speed
  • fast 3G
  • fast respone
  • The Good: Faster download speeds
  • internet speed
  • Faster Safari speed
  • Faster Safari speed, Better service, sleeker design
  • speed from 3G
  • 3G speed
  • Intuitive touchscreen, 3G speed, great browsing experience, all those features on one device, GPS, App store
  • Super Fast 3G Internet
  • fast GPS location
  • Super Fast 3G Internet, fast GPS location, Amazing sound quality, Awesome App Store
  • 3G speed when available
  • slim and fast
  • quick internet access
  • Fast internet browsing on Rogers 3G network
  • also has great speed
  • going to be fast internet
  • fast internet (65% of time)
  • much faster WiFi
  • Faster downloads
  • App store, Faster downloads, comfortable shape
  • Fast, Great Internet, App Store is the top feature
  • Faster wireless
  • Faster wireless, app store, Exchange email support, GPS
  • Faster speed and excellent screen
  • 3G, GPS, Speed
  • performance
  • Fast Internet
  • high speed web access
  • 1)3G is so much faster than EDGE
  • 3G is lightning fast
  • Fast internet access
  • 3G fast
  • fast internet, clear call quality, great coverage, and sexy design
  • Faster network (3G)
  • Faster data speed
  • Faster data speed, More elegant design, more functional applications, and all the existing features we've come to love
  • Outstanding performance
  • The 3g service is fast I tested the speed at 401kbps on inetworktest.com
  • Fast internet, good call quality, good clarity
  • Fast online servin'..The GPS was amazin'
  • I love the 3g speed and the APP store
  • 3g speed is great
  • Faster speed
  • Faster speed, GPS, lots of apps
  • Internet is fast and furious
  • better speed
  • 3g , better speed, now coming out ofter sdk will allow much more freedom and fun
  • Much faster than the old version
  • slick fast OS
  • 3G Speed and Amazing call quality
  • Ease of use, slick fast OS, 3G Speed and Amazing call quality
  • lightning quick internet
  • fast gps
  • lightning quick internet, fast gps, app store is awesome
  • It's also Super fast
  • internet super fast
  • sat nav is amazing, internet super fast, loudspeaker great
  • Quick internet
  • Quick internet, sleek design, massive range of add - ons, available for free on contract with O2
  • quick
  • Fast 3G internet
  • fast and well thought of in concept and design
  • FAST Email access
  • Fast 3G, Great interface, clear calls, FAST Email access
  • Great cpu performance
  • Very fast
  • Fast 3g network
  • Speed & AT&T Coverage (was not true at release)
  • The phone is Good, a little slow to respond
  • faster web browsing
  • cost,performance
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maps

5

  • Poor GPS implementation
  • No GPS navigation
  • no built in gps
  • full functioning GPS
  • No real GPS
  • GPS
  • GPS for location-based services
  • True GPS
  • GPS inclusion
  • built-in GPS
  • no GPS
  • No much improvement 2G set, no GPS
  • The GPS locator is not really a true GPS and is not accurate
  • Turn-by-turn directions via Google Map lacks voice directions
  • crippled GPS
  • GPS while functional does not provide turn by turn verbal directions
  • GPS can be improved
  • Traffic info limited to interstate highways
  • Limited GPS capability
  • Would like to have speech recognition for GPS and yellow pages
  • built in maps marketed as gps is misleading
  • it's good gps
  • scratches to easy, fragile, built in maps marketed as gps is misleading, it's good gps, but not if your the one driving :)
  • GPS in impotent
  • No turn by turn GPS Directions
  • GPS doesn't have turn by turn
  • No full GPS navigation system
  • GPS lacking
  • No Copy/Paste, GPS lacking
  • NO TURN BY TURN GPS
  • GPS with google map is a big plus
  • GPS with google map is a big plus, but not yet perfect (will works for most people if not too picky)
  • Maps (GPS
  • No Turn for Turn GPS
  • GPS is cool to have but it doesnt have turn-by-turn directions and sometimes the GPS chooses not to work
  • when typing an address in the map application
  • when typing an address in the map application, the software is trying to load the address book which causes sluggishness
  • I would perhaps miss a moile holder in my car while travelling using GPS - not aware if anything available to hold it for me during a drive
  • The bad thing about the phone is that it doesn't have a voice navigation on the Map application
  • no dashboard screen for summary of info (weather
  • no copy/paste, no dashboard screen for summary of info (weather, appointments, calendar events, to do
  • NO Driving GPS Yet
  • yet editing is useful while on the road without desktop/laptop access
  • Still misses the mark on being a total business phone with its lack of ability to manipulate MS Office programslike Powerpoint and Excel, the reader is nice, yet editing is useful while on the road without desktop/laptop access
  • Built-in GPS receiver
  • Integrates assisted GPS
  • GPS with Google Maps integration beats many handheld navigators
  • Enhanced GPS Locator
  • It's also got GPS and is now a top games machine too
  • It's also got GPS and is now a top games machine too, thanks to titles such as Super Monkey Ball, which you can download from the impressive iTunes App store
  • A-GPS
  • GPS - smart map features (ie bookmarking)
  • Intuitive, integrated with iPod, free cool apps, SDK, awesome internet and email capabilities (syncs to outlook, apple mail, gmail, yahoo, etc), WiFi, GPS - smart map features (ie bookmarking), movie player, look and feel, SMS "chat-like" layout, touch-screen, over-all look and feel, no need for the annoying stylus
  • Location aware services (GPS Google maps
  • does all the jobs of a gps
  • does all the jobs of a gps, phone, ipod, internet, etc
  • Phone+iPod+GPS+web+email
  • Excellent GPS functionality
  • GPS etc
  • includes GPS
  • Map
  • Nokia Maps 3.0
  • Google Maps
  • Safari, iPod, Google Maps
  • GPS & Maps
  • Interface, Storage space, Microsoft Exchange support, GPS & Maps, App Store, Ipod, screen, photos
  • Web, HTML email, GPS
  • Awesome features: Map
  • Awesome features: Map, internet, email, etc
  • GPS potential to be exploited
  • Says it has GPS
  • excellent and a lot of fun for surfing the net, GPS, and other cool features
  • Outstanding GPS to the point no delays
  • semi-GPS
  • so is real GPS
  • handy gps
  • Email, GPS, phone, ipod, stocks, texting - great combo
  • and the GPS is right on
  • The gps with maps is a neat feature and the AP store is pretty cool
  • Best music player of any phone, Best web experience very similar to surfing on a computer, Exchange Support is great as well, GPS makes it possible to skip a seperate GPS, Apps keep things different and allow tons of functionality
  • lots of cool features - love the GPS
  • GPS map is slick
  • Adding GPS & Outlook support
  • Amazing call quality, youtube, gps, ipod
  • gps almost like normal
  • love the gps
  • I love the iphone, love the gps
  • a gps navigator thingy and personal organizer all in one bla bla
  • on the fly maps
  • GPS, on the fly maps, temp, real time access to email
  • the sensors GPS
  • Another new feature they have built it uses google maps
  • Another new feature they have built it uses google maps, yes
  • it's GPS
  • they also asked Apple about GPS
  • it's GPS, as well as the 3G that people were questioning, they also asked Apple about GPS, and yet again it would have dramatic effect's to the battery life
  • GPS and maps
  • GPS is great
  • a GPS system
  • The GPS is awesome and accurate
  • GPS chip
  • Maps with GEO Location outstanding
  • facebook app, GPS, ocarina
  • GPS is fantastic
  • Checking your email-google maps are great when you don't have the GPS- the calculator is convenient
  • weather
  • Checking stocks, weather, e-mail, intenet, and Google Maps (as well as Street View
  • google maps/gps
  • What I need is easy access to email, the internet, google maps/gps, and, of course, a phone
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menu

2

  • Unable to drag and drop MP3's
  • but will drop soon
  • i drop calls every 5 minutes
  • calls drop even after the latest update 2.02
  • Calls drop 50% of the time
  • Phone call clarity and no drop outs
  • easy to get to apps (with all phones you have to go from menu to menu to menu to open something as easy as a calculator
  • web browser beats any other phone on the market hands down
  • great for holding down papers on a windy day
  • great for holding down papers on a windy day, small crisp clear apple mirror on the back to check for lettuce between your teeth after lunch
  • I have had the occasional drop call but very few
  • I have NEVER had a phone drop more calls
  • I have NEVER had a phone drop more calls, AT&T's 3g should face a class action lawsuit for misrepresenting the size of their network
  • How about having a wreck while trying to look down and push a few buttons to get someone on the phone
  • Some apps reset frequently (to main menu
  • Poor 3G coverage and call drop rate
  • beautiful menu system and icons
  • GPS, large touch screen, beautiful menu system and icons, the useful apps that are sold on itunes, fast internet (65% of time), good audio quality
  • The menu is Apple all the way
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video

0.5

  • like video recording
  • Lacks some functions that even basic multimedia phones provide, like video recording
  • Still missing video recording
  • Still missing video recording, voice dialing, stereo Bluetooth support, picture messaging, and document editing
  • Watch the iPhone 3G Video Review
  • continues to deliver an excellent music and video experience
  • Its call quality is improved and it continues to deliver an excellent music and video experience
  • Stellar music and video player
  • Double the data speeds of iPhone, Excellent Apps Store integration, Vastly improved call quality, Microsoft Exchange support, Stellar music and video player
  • Great video
  • no video recording or MMS
  • No video calls over the 3G network
  • nor video recording… nor any settings at all
  • No Video calling, No Maps, Poor camera, no video recording, no memory card slot, Very Expensive, No MMS, No SMS forwarding
  • no video-recording support
  • Low-quality camera, no video-recording support, no built-in voice dialing, limited Bluetooth functionality, no support for text selection, cut, copy and paste
  • and video recording could all be better
  • Camera, texting, and video recording could all be better
  • video recorder
  • Still no MMS support, video recorder, or stereo Bluetooth
  • Some basic functions missing like video capturing
  • Poor camera / No video recording or MMS
  • NO VIDEO RECORDING
  • no video
  • Video is missing
  • Video is missing, big deal, all phone camera video is junk
  • No Video Call capability
  • unable to record video
  • Can't video record
  • no video caoture ability
  • No replaceable battery, no mms, no TV, no video recording, no zoom, no flash, poor syncing, poor battery life, no navigation
  • no video capture (app available
  • Crap Camera, No zoom, No FLash, No Video Recording, No changeable Battery, Pathetic Battery life (worst phone
  • Video recording and no dock supplied
  • Price, Video recording and no dock supplied
  • no voice recording
  • Poor camera and app, no MMS, no video recording, questionable battery life and no replacable battery, lack of installed GPS software, no phone to phone bluetooth transfer, no A2DP bluetooth, no voice recording, no FM radio
  • no mms, 2mp camera with no FLASH, no video recording, no cut and paste
  • No video recording, no MMS
  • no video recording for youtubers
  • Camera: No Flash, No video Recording, crappy mega pixels
  • video recording
  • price misunderstanding, no mms, video recording, or radio
  • no video, no MMS or fm radio
  • Cannot do video recording and even 2.0 camera...even don't have FM Radio
  • dont have MMS, Cannot do video recording and even 2.0 camera...even don't have FM Radio
  • A video record facility would be good
  • no video take
  • No mms, nor sms forwarding, no video recording, 2mp camera, no flash, no external memory
  • no mms, no video
  • poor camera,inadequate memory,expensive,no stereo bluetooth,difficult to use virtual keyboard,no video recording,no support for flash & java,no custom ringtones
  • no video, battery life, AT&T Wireless service
  • NO VIDEO RECORDER
  • no recording of sound ability
  • Battery life very poor, NO MMS, no video
  • So-so battery life, no MMS, no video recording
  • No video recording, no camera zoom, some apps unstable, AT&T's ridiculous plans
  • no video record and much more
  • no bluetooth headphones, no mms, no video record and much more
  • The highlight of cell phones is pictures and video
  • You can't record video on the new phone, nor can you send or receive picture messages, without having to go to another web site which is always having problems
  • no video capture
  • no video-capture
  • Plastic, no video-capture, no MMS, crippled GPS, more expensive in the longrun
  • Lousy ear phone, speaker and very low volume, misleading pricing on data plan, difficult to hear, no video recording
  • No video taking
  • if you do send music/video
  • if you do send music/video, they don't go into the iPod section, they stay in Air Sharing
  • no video (although this isn't a biggie for me)
  • no vedio recording
  • No photo texting, video recording, flash video compatibility, no 32 GB
  • could use video app
  • could use video app, as well word/excel type apps
  • no video, no tactile feedback, no self picture
  • Video capture and many others
  • no mms, no video recording
  • no video conferencing
  • battery, no flash for camera, no video recording
  • No video recording, no multimedia text messaging
  • can only use proprietary video format
  • Spotty 3G Signal, No Video Recording, No MMS, No A2DP Bluetooth, no Native Yahoo IM(yet)
  • no video capture capability
  • no mms messaging, no video capture capability
  • No video recording capabilities
  • Could add video capture
  • Could add video capture, but this can be added with a software update
  • i'll pay more for it), no video, no landscape in email
  • No camerea (Video)
  • No cut in paste, no video messaging blah blah blah
  • I would also like to video record
  • Still no MMS Messaging or Video Recording
  • Still no MMS Messaging or Video Recording, No Solid Sync Options
  • Battery Life(Though it is better then most 3G phones), No Copy & Past, No A2DP, 2MP camera, No video recording, No advanced Bluetooth Stack, No full GPS navigation system, No voice Activation
  • Lacking video record
  • Lacking video record, voice dial, and other basic features
  • not video recording or multi-media messaging
  • on the AT&T network, not video recording or multi-media messaging, camera could be better
  • No video recorder, no MMS, the AIM app crashes every once in a while, the phone will freeze up
  • mms, video, voice command
  • No Video Recording, No Flash
  • still no MMS, video recording, copy and or paste functionality,
  • Lacks video recording
  • Lacks video recording, No MMS, No Flash on camera
  • No video, MMS, or file storage
  • No video function
  • Low resolution camera only 2 mp, no video recording, no FM radio, no MMS, monopoly to one carrier (you need to unlock it if to use with other operators)
  • No video recording,more vulnerable to a fall
  • no video recording, no flash, touch screen - specially for when you text
  • hast got video recording
  • hast got video recording, MMS
  • ATT and 3G service, horrible battery life, non-user replaceable battery, no voice dialing, poor camera/picture quality, no video recording, no MMS, no Adobe Flash, not really suitable for business applications, no copy/paste, no expanded memory card
  • you can't text photo nor can you do video and it's very expensive for something that is so unreliable.I I have to charge it at least 2 times a day
  • no pic or video messages
  • AT&T network,itunes can be a PITA sometimes, no voice dialing,no pic or video messages,battery life is terrible,email sync sucks
  • No video chat
  • No picture or video messaging
  • or video recording
  • Appel should admit to install the MMS, or video recording, that the machine is able to do
  • You know them: copy and paste, video, MMS
  • Doesn't support normal video files
  • Everything is plagues by lag, no options, no video processing, video resolution is poor
  • No video recording or native MMS
  • No (FM,MMS,Video Recording,Battery Replacement,Less Sound pitch,Ringtone volume very low)
  • It is an excellent music and video player
  • great video quality
  • video clarity
  • Apps, touchscreen, GPS, speed from 3G, video clarity
  • Integration of the phone and the music/video player
  • Video
  • Internet, Phone, iPod, Email, App Store, GPS, Video, SMS...need I say more?
  • top notch video quality
  • Awesome web-browsing, Ipod to go, top notch video quality, GPS
  • Video iPod
  • Awesome Browser, Video iPod, Zippy 3D Graphics, Apple Design
  • Beautiful image and video quality wtih plenty of apps, video and music for fun - excellent build quality
  • Video playback is awesome
  • Call Quality improved, mobility, design, music, video, can write own programs
  • Video ipod and phone in one
  • Video ipod and phone in one, surf the net, get email, watch films
  • and video quality are all fantastic.I have a hard time putting this thing down
  • The call,music,and video quality are all fantastic.I have a hard time putting this thing down
  • excellent video and graphics
  • Great for surfing the web or watching YouTube video's
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tuner

0.5

  • no FM tuner
  • I liked the metal back on the iPhone 1, no FM tuner
 

shutter

0.5

  • Mine constantly shut off
  • will shut up
  • I wish Apple would add it, so all of those who constantly swear they will take their lives if Apple doesn't include it, will shut up
  • Applications sometime shut off on their own (very frustrating)
  • It will sometimes shut down by itself
  • occasionally apps shut down and take you to the home screen (which is pretty annoying
 
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memory

3

  • No memory card slot (but knowing Apple there will never be one
  • How would you fill 16GB of memory
  • How would you fill 16GB of memory, if you cannot put your documents in it, I can't understand
  • Still lack mircoSD support means all data has to reside in the internal storage
  • no external memory
  • 8 to 16GB of onboard storage
  • 8/16 GB Internal memory
  • Unparalleled ease of syncing with a mac computer (just plug it in and the device does the rest
  • Large 16G of storage
  • easy to sync with a computer (unlike all the previous phones i have used
  • inadequate memory
  • no memory chip
  • no external memory card slot
  • Only sync with 1 computer
  • expandable memory
  • Battery, expandable memory, No video taking, bad bluetooth, horrible if any keyboard, oh I could just go on, and on
  • no expandable memory
  • no expandable memory, no stereo bluetooth, a bit bulky
  • No Expandable Memory, No Bluetooth, Cheaper Plastic Design, No Multimedia Messaging, No Video Capture, Misses Many Commonly Used Japanese Applications
  • can't use as file storage
  • Batt life sucks (but i charge it on my computer to keep it full)
  • GPS in impotent, Batt life sucks (but i charge it on my computer to keep it full), no insurance (come on
  • The only way to address this issue is to connect it to your computer via itunes
  • Would have liked even more memory
  • No cut & paste, lack of Bluetooth profiles, memory expansion
  • not as much memory as I would like
  • and the not enough memory are risks I'm not willing to take
  • or file storage
  • I can't help but try to compare the iphone to a computer
  • When I think of cons, I can't help but try to compare the iphone to a computer
  • can't extend the memory
  • can't extend the memory, texting can be a pain, too huge
  • memory cannot be expanded
  • memory cannot be expanded, battery drained by apps, touch keypad can be tricky
  • so no computer
  • No memory card slot
  • can get a little slow at times could use a bit more ram and needs better construction to make it less prone to screen breaking
  • too much fun, so many customizations i cant make up my mind, can get a little slow at times could use a bit more ram and needs better construction to make it less prone to screen breaking
  • Phone constantly stopped working and said it needed to be synched to computer
  • 000 contacts without ever having to be physically connected to my computer
  • Because my phone synchronizes over 6,000 contacts without ever having to be physically connected to my computer, it can sometimes be slow on searches
  • No tactile response and I wish I had more storage
  • sucks as a pocket computer
  • no copy/paste/ no tasks/ no file storage/ bluetooth without blutooth functionality
  • sucks as a pocket computer, no copy/paste/ no tasks/ no file storage/ bluetooth without blutooth functionality
  • When will Apple finally make a device with expandable memory
  • built in storage (8 - 16Gb
  • large internal memory
  • 3G with GPS and 8GB memory
  • memory
  • Everything really, design, memory
  • If the original iPhone was not a major breakthrough in the advancement of Human Computer Interaction
  • If the original iPhone was not a major breakthrough in the advancement of Human Computer Interaction, this iPhone 3G completely excedes all the of the previous features of the original with more than you could ever think of ...and it's all on a mobile phone
  • huge storage
  • sleek design, huge storage, its apple
  • It's a computer
  • It's a computer, not a phone
  • The external memory is another good thing as it can put up to 8gb microSD card
  • App Store, Large Storage, GPS, 3G, the list goes on
  • Storage space
  • awesome integration with mac computer
  • increased memory
  • 3G, keyboard, increased memory, and more
  • A lot of storage
  • high memory
  • Looks like major improvement on an already great phone/PDA/handheld computer
  • good memory
  • will hardly ever lose information as it is backed up all the time when plugged into an authorised computer
  • The operating system is more computer than phone
  • big memory
  • good game play, long battery life, big memory, touch screen
  • A great computer in a small package
  • fine battery and memory
  • beautiful, slick interface, great at everything it does, great apps, fine battery and memory
  • alot of memory
  • alot of memory, stylish, very usefull
  • I never thought I would be able to carry my personal computer around with me on a daily basis
  • I never thought I would be able to carry my personal computer around with me on a daily basis, but that is exactly what my iPhone allows me to do
  • tons of storage space
  • This has an enormous amount of memory
  • This has an enormous amount of memory, it takes great pictures and has great applications I can use in my personal and professional life
  • super large memory
  • 16 GB, super large memory, and cool appearance
  • I have only maxed out my memory 1 time and that was due to itunes loading 3 full length movies, podcasts etc at one time
  • With the Iphone 3G I have my computer in my pocket
  • Be proper for us used the computer in the hands grasp
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image quality

4

  • picture messaging
  • NO picture messaging
  • MMS - although i never used it on my old phone and i can always email the picture so doesnt really matter
  • speaker quality in not great (pretty disappointing because one of the main purposes is music
  • Call quality is no that great and the signal quality is not up to scratch
  • improved call quality is improved
  • Vastly improved call quality
  • quality product
  • Great quality MP3 machine
  • quality and strength
  • The speaker is soft and bad quality
  • phone call quality
  • Poor quality
  • Poor phone quality
  • and email is nowhere near Blackberry quality
  • No Picture Mail
  • No photo texting
  • no self picture
  • No Picture Messaging, no cut & paste
  • Combine this with terrible AT&T service and you are left with a product that is not up to the quality of Apple
  • poor quality can u say rip off
  • no full charge batter icon
  • digital image stabilization
  • can't picture message
  • No Picture messaging, but you can e-mail them
  • doesnt have picture message(mms
  • attach more then one picture to an email
  • sen a text to multiple recipients, attach more then one picture to an email
  • Can't send photo messages and have to pay for extra ringtones
  • No picture messaging until the 3
  • I cant give a perfect 5 because i cant send a picture text
  • Lets all be honest, I cant give a perfect 5 because i cant send a picture text
  • Lacks MMS(no picture messages)
  • call quality was iffy
  • How can you not be able to send a picture message
  • Call quality sucks
  • Good call quality
  • Excellent music quality
  • Apple quality
  • Good Picture Viewer
  • Internet Browsing, Good Picture Viewer
  • much better music quality and call quality
  • great photo quality
  • great photo quality, great video quality, can talk on phone using earphones
  • great clear call quality
  • Quality of materials
  • and Photo
  • Great picture
  • Very cool picture taking
  • image presentation
  • call quality
  • Edge Call Quality better on this phone versus original iPhone
  • Quality
  • calling quality is clear
  • great call quality
  • good SMS and good call quality
  • and while picture taking is average
  • clear call quality
  • improved call quality
  • Lot of quality-forward thinking
  • Amazing call quality
  • Call Quality improved
  • fantastic picture zooming (infact zooming everything else as well)
  • resizing picture while fitting to a contact
  • A few examples would include but not limited to calculator becomes scientific in landscape mode, various clock settings, fantastic picture zooming (infact zooming everything else as well), resizing picture while fitting to a contact, hearing voicemail whatever you like rather than listening to all, auto wifi/3G detection, e-mail on a click, moving contacts (other objects as well
  • Cool high quality internet browsing
  • call quality is clear
  • Outstanding screen quality, excellent selection of applications, good call quality
  • good quality as a foto archive
  • Very good call quality
  • It's Sounds Quality
  • All the featuring iphone is Quality
  • quality and convenience
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usability

5

  • GPS fiddly to use
  • Bluetooth support limited to headset use only (no A2DP or file transfers
  • No easy way to transfer notes
  • itune is a must use
  • Unconfortable to use
  • usability
  • AppStore access for direct application download and installation
  • easy search and downloads
  • App Store for 3rd party softwares, easy search and downloads
  • Easy to sync from PC to iPhone
  • very simple phone
  • cant get hotmail unless you use izymail which is a pain in the
  • Not that easy to use the keyboard
  • Too precious to use it comfortably (you may become paranoid to not to get it scratched or not to drop it
  • ringtones (how do I use a song as a ringtone??)
  • Need more money to run application
  • Cumbersome to use
  • but people use cameras these days don't they
  • People leaving pathetic reviews of a product they dont have nor use
  • No multi-tasking for 3rd party application
  • No iPod playback controls on case
  • Not as business friendly as Windows Mobile or Symbian
  • texting is not easy
  • texting is not easy, not avaiable factory unlocked from day 1
  • You can only use music as a ringtone if you buy it from Apple
  • phone hard to use
  • Dont want AGPS as that is expensive to use
  • tetx message use is a joke
  • not good for business use
  • missing important features, not good for business use
  • ones that you really don't need or use
  • Lacks common but not so useful features, ones that you really don't need or use
  • easy to scuff
  • vibrations are easy to miss
  • can't use as file storage, can only use proprietary video format, no live tv
  • Big fingers will use the back space a lot
  • scratches to easy
  • No dock, MMS, saving attachments, cut and paste, easy smudges
  • Too many pages to click through for simple tasks
  • Inability to easily Unlock to use with International Carriers
  • closed development
  • Still can't write your own documents and can't use it as a scanner -- Japan is still beating us =(
  • Still can't write your own documents and can't use it as a scanner -- Japan is still beating us =(, AT&T iphone plans require some serious dough
  • Its really annoying you can't use a local sim in any other country
  • Need to use iTunes to sync it
  • probably due to my over use)
  • monopoly to one carrier (you need to unlock it if to use with other operators)
  • it would enable two thumb use on bigger keys
  • it would enable two thumb use on bigger keys, but it's not that bad once you get used to it
  • battery needs advancement to last longer with application use
  • Short charger, battery needs advancement to last longer with application use, Can be problems with
  • need wifi to use internet
  • To learn how to use the finer functions, it takes some intuition and quite a bit trial and error
  • Not able to use downloaded music as ringtones with out downloading a crack code
  • No MMS..Have too Send Pics Via E-mail, Which isnt TOO bad since u have Photobuck too upload too., but still if no e-mail addy is present you can't use #
  • Only thing I miss really is stereo bluetooth because I could really use it, but I fixed that with an adapter so no worries
  • This feature prohibits iPhone for any serious businss use
  • Easy to accidently dial or send txt w/out wanting to
  • But that is easy to manage by assigning east contact to a specific group
  • Can't use phone with gloves on
  • it's an apple product which means your required to use iTunes to manage it
  • can't use onboard music for ringtones
  • Battery life is low under heavy use, but can be avoided by turning brightness down and turning off 3G and wifi when not in use
  • must be jailbroken or paid additional money for to get full use
  • Come with no nice features, must be jailbroken or paid additional money for to get full use
  • Easy to use
  • Beautiful easy to use interface
  • Easy to use menu's
  • also i use to carry a ipod and a phone
  • Easy to navigate
  • Simple to use
  • Has everything I use daily
  • Internet use is great
  • Internet use is great, iPod is great, all round great phone
  • ease of use
  • Easy and great to navigate
  • Looks good, easy to use, touch screen, aps
  • Friendly and seemless use
  • Fun, Friendly and seemless use
  • External volume controls for iPod and phone calls
  • ease of use (seriously
  • Style, Apple quality, ease of use (seriously, like everything apple it's just pick up and go), app store
  • smart easy to use apps
  • includes GPS, 3g network, multiple SMS sender, great design- slim, sleek, capacity, battery life, smart easy to use apps, touch screen
  • Friendly UI
  • ui,multitouch,marketing,ease of use
  • Very easy to use
  • Great Craftmanship, very easy to use, great built in applications
  • Excellent input method and ease of use as a whole
  • fun to use
  • easy to use, fast, great video, great sound, fun to use
  • full functionality, easy to use
  • Fun & easy to use if you're awesome at using gadgets
  • Ease of use, appearance, features
  • QUIT SIMPLE
  • Ease of use and setup
  • application store
  • It's fun to use
  • Easy Internet Browsing, Ipod, Email, Internet-Chat-like texting, Good call quality, Wide range of apps, easy rearranging of icons, 3g data perfomance is good, and visual voicemail
  • Finally getting a GPS and the Application Store seems cool
  • Can use as a limited iPod
  • 3G, GPS, Call clarity, ease of use, infinite additions from the app store
  • very easy to use and extremely capable
  • Great operating system, very easy to use and extremely capable
  • damn easy to use
  • Very slick, innovative, gorgeous, damn easy to use, so many extra apps
  • Great usability, Great graphics and features
  • incredibly easy to use
  • easy phone dialing
  • Text Messages Made Simple
  • Calls Are Clear, Text Messages Made Simple
  • Amazing design that is easy to use
  • Intuitive use
  • iTunes integration, Fantastic screen, Intuitive use,
  • Easy to use, delivers what is advertised, great value
  • Ease of use, fun factor, intuitive design
  • Easy to use and set up
  • Easy to use and set up, no dropped calls clear phone
  • easy to reach volume controll
  • Easy to use, best phone I've ever owned
  • Amazing ease of use
  • Amazing ease of use, fun to use, great features, apps are great, speed, wifi, best ipod
  • can use Itunes for media managment
  • Stylish design, easy to use, good call quality, easy-to-add applications
  • Development Program
  • Ease of use, Fast Internet, Email easily accessible, best multimedia phone I've seen
  • high speed web access, big and very good screen, easy to use, innovative
  • you can use any headset
  • Great Interface, Keyboard is easy to use, Fast 3G Support, GPS, Great iPod, Voice Quality Much Improved, NON-RECESSED HEADPHONE JACK THANK GOD
  • Super GUI and easy to use
  • Simple easy to use
  • Simple easy to use, works with my corporate email, iPod function is phenomenal
  • Interface, apple look, fun, simple to use
  • easy to navigate the OS
  • easy functionals
  • very easy to learn to use things that are on the phone
  • Has big visuals, easy functionals,conveneicent to carry, clear sound communications, very easy to learn to use things that are on the phone, quick recharge on the battery,
  • Makes my business and personal life much more entertaining and easy
  • consumer orientated product & fun to use
  • Great device, easy to use, sleek, and fun
  • and contacts management is simple and robust
  • Phone is very capable, and contacts management is simple and robust
  • Easy Setup
  • Great Style/Finish, Easy Setup, Fun to Use
  • seamless capabilty of internet/phone use
  • GPS in your pocket, seamless capabilty of internet/phone use
  • Easy syncing contacts
  • Easy syncing contacts, e-mails, bookmarks etc
  • Fantastic Interface that is very easy to use
  • Interface, OS, Design, Apps store!!!!, easy to use
  • Easy to use, lots of software available
  • easy scroll through numbers
  • Very Easy to Use for Non-Techies
  • Application are great
  • Application are great, good looking screen
  • Easy to use, true full HTML Internet, good call quilty, app store "probally the best part", basically just a great phone all around
  • the 3rd party application is what makes this device stands out amount all smart phones
  • Fast easy use
  • 3g networking made internet easier to use than the 2g
  • It has a fun and easy-to-use interface
  • It has a fun and easy-to-use interface, more affordable, andgreat design
  • easy-to-use (intuitive
  • Excellent, easy-to-use (intuitive
  • Crisp GUI, simple to use, multimedia is vibrant and lively, 3G does have great speed increases, apple quality and reliability
  • Easy to read text etc
  • easy to use and plenty of built in memory
  • Great feature set, easy to use and plenty of built in memory
  • Easy to use in conjunction with iTunes
  • Elegance, beautiful, easy to use
  • on just a simple flick
  • on just a simple flick, messages appear as a chat and many many more
  • Sleek, easy to use, graphics are out of this world
  • application-installation good
  • so that people can use other headphones other than the original Apple headphones
  • Apple have also created a flush headphone jack, so that people can use other headphones other than the original Apple headphones
  • Loads of application via App Store
  • Touch screen, Ipod integration, Easy to use, Loads of application via App Store
  • simple and intuitive much like ipods
  • Ease of use, simple and intuitive much like ipods
  • The good thing about the phone is that anyone can use it no matter what their age
  • It is a really easy phone to use and will have everything you expect to have in a phone and more
  • Touch Screen, Easy To Use, Great Features
  • easy to use, long battery life, looks good, great text layout
  • easy use
  • Look, easy use
  • Easy to use, great apps, good interface, cool features
  • sleek, slick, quick, easy to use, the best version so far
  • simple
  • cool, practis, simple
  • Sleek, great sound quality, easy to use, pretty limitless expandability through Apps
  • Easy to use, apps available for almost anything
  • defeats purpose of 3g but you can use everything else
  • maps is extremley easy to use and very useful
  • The web browser is incredible, maps is extremley easy to use and very useful
  • Sleek design, easy of use, app store
  • simple and excellent pnone
  • This phone is truly incredible to use and to keep me connected
  • App Store is wickedely easy to use (and addicting)
  • Easy to use, unbelievably handy when your not familiar with the area, musical sound is fine for my rather uncheap audio taste
  • Everyone that touches it enjoys it's use
  • So fast and easy to use on the go.2
  • easy to use ipod gps safari
  • Easy of use
  • Battery Life (if you know that you only charge your phone after it fully dies), Easy of use, screen size, capabilities, stylish look, PRICE
  • application store - get whatever you want
  • ipod features, application store - get whatever you want, visual voicemail, call quality, ease of use, fun and wow factor
  • User friendly, ease of use
  • easy-to-use operating system backs up a computer phone with thousands of applications
  • Powerful, easy-to-use operating system backs up a computer phone with thousands of applications
  • easy email facility i pod etc
  • Very fast easy to use
  • Easy to use, very good 3G reception, fun, works like an iPod
  • Easy to use, versatile
  • It's beautiful and easy to use
  • Easy to type on, great having my music with me
  • Good third party application support
  • Touchscreen, 3G, WIFI, The best and most apps in the world, Easy to use, and web browser simply outperforms any other phone
  • super cool and good to use
  • Very easy to use and set up
  • ease of use and small learning curve (very intuitive intferface
  • Mine lasts at least 2 days without heavy use or 1 FULL day with heavy use
  • snap to set-up and easy to learn its navigation
  • A visual masterpiece, snap to set-up and easy to learn its navigation
  • Very fast, easy to use, nice available features
  • easy to use and understand "swiping" menu interface
  • Wonderful, easy to use and understand "swiping" menu interface
  • is super easy
  • Screen size, browsing, functionality, ease of use, feel, network
  • What I need is easy access to email
  • Technology, ease of use, iTunes, catalogs, GPS, etc etc
  • easy to use with the ouch screen
  • good interface, cool design, easy to use with the ouch screen
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