Apple iPhone 2G (1st Gen)

2060 reviews

Apr, 2024

Positive
usability (205)
design (77)
size (43)
screen (36)
performance (35)

Negative
battery (134)
camera (74)
sound (26)
reliability (17)
reception (11)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 2060 reviews of Apple iPhone 2G (1st Gen). The average rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. Comments about the portability and screen are on the whole positive. The size and design also get good reviews. Many are less positive about the connectivity and reliability, and opinions are divided on the performance.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the Apple iPhone 2G (1st Gen) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 86/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.com review summary for Apple iPhone 2G (1st Gen)

alaTest has collected and analyzed 50 user reviews of Apple iPhone 2G (1st Gen) from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the price.

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60% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by (engadget.com)

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The first solid info anyone heard about the iPhone was in December of 2004, when news started to trickle out that Apple had been working on a phone device with Motorola as its manufacturing partner. About ten months later, under the shadow of the ...

Jul, 2007

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Expert review by : Sascha Segan, Tim Gideon (pcmag.com)

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The most over-hyped product of the decade is a sublime media player and a flawed phone.

Fun new interface for navigating multimedia. Huge screen looks amazing. Terrific Web browser. Syncs well with PCs and Macs. YouTube function is great. Functions flow seamlessly into each other. Built-in speaker for voice calling and music.

Poor business e-mail and PIM connectivity. Bad audio quality on phone calls. Tons of "GSM buzz" on nearby speakers. Virtual keyboard hard to type on. No phone functionality with iPod speaker docks.

to be fair, the iphone internet experience is loads of fun. the january update let you put interactive "web apps" on your home screen, further improving the we experience. it's not quite "the internet in your pocket," however. it displays html pages...

Jan, 2008

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Expert review by : PC World Staff (pcworld.com)

Apple iPhone

Among those who queued up on June 29 to buy an iPhone were several of our editors; we have been putting it to the test ever since.

Innovative design Good mobile Web browser

Expensive No third-party non-Web apps (like Word)

So should you buy an iPhone? Sure, if you want to own a beautifully designed phone/Internet device/music player and are willing to put up with some occasionally exasperating problems. Everyone else, especially those who already rely on a PDA phone for...

Jul, 2007

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Expert review by : Kent German Donald Bell (cnet.com)

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Apple iPhone

The Apple iPhone has a stunning display, a sleek design, and an innovative multitouch user interface. Its Safari browser makes for a superb Web surfing experience, and it offers easy-to-use apps. As an iPod, it shines.

The Apple iPhone has variable call quality and lacks some basic features found in many cell phones, including stereo Bluetooth support and 3G compatibility. Integrated memory is stingy for an iPod, and you have to sync the iPhone to manage music content.

Despite some important missing features, a slow data network, and call quality that doesn't always deliver, the Apple iPhone sets a new benchmark for an integrated cell phone and MP3 player.

Jun, 2007

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Expert review by : Dylan Tweney (wired.com)

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You've got to hand it to Apple: Not only has the company orchestrated one of the most anticipated and overhyped product launches in gadget history,...

Elegant yet sturdy design. Innovative interface is not only functional, it’s a blast to use. More features than you know what to do with. Excellent calendar and contact management. Seamless integration with your computer. Full-fledged browser and email...

AT&T’s EDGE network is laughably slow. Limited music volume. Won’t work with standard headphones. Text-entry is slow compared with two-thumb QWERTY phones. Browser lacks Flash and Java support. Camera doesn’t work well in low light. Limited...

Jun, 2007

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Expert review by : J. Walker Clarke (audioholics.com)

Apple iPhone Review

If you are one of the legions of Apple-haters out there, stop reading now. This is my final warning, because the iPhone is a great product. Not perfect, but a great piece of gear that is nothing

Jul, 2007

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Expert review by : Roman Loyola (maximumpc.com)

Apple iPhone

Hey did you hear? Apple came out with a mobile phone. Of course you heard—the only way you could've avoided the iPhone hype machine was to move to Antarctica, shut yourself in an igloo, and avoid all contact with other humans. But in case you've just...

Great call quality; Visual Voicemail; gorgeous multitouch touchscreen; best iPod ever

No 3G; no Flash; no 3rd-party apps yet

The iPhone is far from the savior of mobile phones—third-party developers are restricted to simple AJAX web apps, firmware hacks are wiped out after each update, and the fixed battery has sparked litigation. But there’s also the innovative multitouch...

Nov, 2007

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Expert review by : PhoneArena Team (phonearena.com)

Apple iPhone Review

Launched in Friday, June 29th, the iPhone has been sold in more than 500 000 units, although its price-tag considered by many as Huge. The first phone of Apple is the best iPod and packs very innovative interface in slim design, but lacks some features...

Jun, 2007

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Expert review by : ZDNet (zdnet.com)

Apple iPhone

Despite some important missing features, a slow data network and call quality that doesn't always deliver, the Apple iPhone sets a new benchmark for an integrated mobile phone and MP3 player.

Stunning display, A sleek design, Innovative multitouch user interface, Superb Web surfing experience, Easy-to-use apps, Excellent music player

Variable call quality, Lacks some basic features including stereo Bluetooth and 3G, Integrated memory is stingy for an iPod, You have to sync the iPhone to manage music content

Jul, 2007

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Expert review by : Dennis Hissink (photokina-show.com)

Apple iPhone Review

The British company Continental Mobiles has been selling exclusive mobile phones and iPods online since September 2006. Gold versions of various mobile phone brands and models are being sold. In addition, Continental Mobiles offer various mobile phones...

Jul, 2008

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