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5.4 out of 10

Apple iPhone 3G

 

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Best Price: £320.00

  • User Score (4233)
    8.1 8.1 from 4233 reviewers
  • Expert Score (82)
    8.2 8.2 from 82 reviewers
  • Design (464)
    6.1 6.1 from 464 reviewers
  • Value for money (338)
    5.2 5.2 from 338 reviewers
  • Features (479)
    5.8 5.8 from 479 reviewers
  • Ease of use (526)
    6.0 6.0 from 526 reviewers
  • Performance (9)
    5.0 5.0 from 9 reviewers
  • Sound quality (36)
    6.1 6.1 from 36 reviewers
  • Picture quality (5)
    3.5 3.5 from 5 reviewers
  • Sound (11)
    5.8 5.8 from 11 reviewers
  • Durability (30)
    5.3 5.3 from 30 reviewers
  • Reliability (20)
    5.4 5.4 from 20 reviewers
  • Overall quality (101)
    5.8 5.8 from 101 reviewers
  • Looks (31)
    6.1 6.1 from 31 reviewers
  • Battery performance (367)
    4.5 4.5 from 367 reviewers
  • Display (139)
    6.2 6.2 from 139 reviewers
  • Weight (10)
    4.9 4.9 from 10 reviewers
  • Reception (199)
    5.7 5.7 from 199 reviewers
  • Functionality (3)
    5.3 5.3 from 3 reviewers
  • Ergonomics (21)
    6.1 6.1 from 21 reviewers
  • Portability (5)
    4.2 4.2 from 5 reviewers
  • Connectivity (5)
    5.9 5.9 from 5 reviewers
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  • Score Distribution

Experts:
9-10
(32)
7-8
(41)
5-6
(8)
3-4
(1)
1-2
(0)
Users:
9-10
(1714)
7-8
(885)
5-6
(303)
3-4
(174)
1-2
(247)

  • Expert Reviews

  1. What Hi-Fi?

    What Hi-Fi?
    10/10
    3 November 2008

    No company's products generate more fuss and lust from otherwise mild-mannered consumers than Apple's, and none of its babies have created as much Read more

    • Does everything the brilliant and revolutionary original iPhone did; adds more features; an even more impressive sonic performance, and has a small...
    • Still limited to O2; some will be disappointed that the camera hasn't been improved; will undoubtedly lose some chic-appeal as it becomes inevitabl...

  2. Macworld UK

    Macworld UK
    8.0/10
    21 January 2009

    When the original iPhone arrived in November 2007, it was preceded by massive hype. But a lot of people in the UK who were interested held back. Read more

    • Bright, high-resolution screen, fast cellular network, built-in GPS, iPhone 2.0 software includes Exchange support and third-party apps, good audio...
    • Low-quality camera, no video-recording support, no built-in voice dialing, limited Bluetooth functionality, no support for text selection, cut, cop...

  3. Register Hardware

    Register Hardware
    8.0/10
    13 December 2008

    The iPhone is still a lovely object, and the latest incarnation with 3G, AGPS and push email at least brings the spec up to offer a decent comparison Read more

  4. ZDNet

    ZDNet
    8.9/10
    11 July 2008

    Apple has taken the iPhone to the next level and added some excellent features, including 3G/HSDPA, GPS and support for Microsoft Exchange email. Read more

    • Responsive screen, 3G/HSDPA, GPS, Flush headphone jack, Audio quality during calls
    • 2-megapixel camera, Lack of flash, Inability to edit Microsoft Office documents, No MMS

  5. PriceMinister

    PriceMinister
    16 November 2011

    Introducing the iPhone you've been waiting for. The new 3G boasts wireless technology, GPS, support for Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync, and the new App... Read more

  • User Reviews

  1. It's become an indispensable part of my life.

    9.2/10
    Reviewer: Pixies2001, Ciao
    19 November 2011

    In my opinion I found the Iphone 3G to have everything I wanted in a phone. The range of features are excellent as with any Apple product, but that's... Read more

    • Easy and quick to use, intuitive, durable and strong on calls and messaging .
    • The price could put some people off .

  2. Used iPhone

    Bestbuy
    2.0/10
    Reviewer: chucktheD, Bestbuy
    28 September 2011

    I thought I was getting a brand new iPhone 3GS as no one in the store ever told me that it was used or refurbished. Read more

    • It's an iphone
    • I was mislead

  3. CNET

    CNET
    Reviewer: Haidar Hashmi, CNET
    14 July 2011

    Its is an amaizing phone got it of ebay for £70 and it was worth every penny, it has an amaizing feel to it it it the start to the iphone Read more

    • Desighn,apps,battery life,feel,touch screen,speed
    • not as good as i phone 4, but what can you do about it

  4. not happy

    Amazon
    2.0/10
    Reviewer: cyndi43, Amazon
    2 days ago

    I didnt recieve the first phone he sent, and he sent another one out. It finally got here 2 days before Christmas, and then NOT EVEN a month after I... Read more

  5. Your Mobilephone Review

    Your Mobilephone Review
    0.5/10
    Reviewer: Chris - Cardiff, UK, Your Mobilephone Review
    25 October 2008

    This is a terrible phone. I can't believe everyone is gossiping about how brilliant this is, but on my opinion, it's TRASH! Read more

  • WikiFreak Description

Apple iPhone 3G

At 4.5 x 2.4 x 0.48 inches and weighing at 4.7 ounces, the Apple iPhone 3G is Quadband and operates on GSM/GPRS/EDGE GSM: 850/900/1800/1900 frequencies with 3G broadband data speeds (UMTS/HSDPA: UMTS 850/1900/2100). It utilizes the iPhone Operating System and runs on a Samsung S5L8900 processor (412 MHz ARM 1176, PowerVR MBX 3D graphics co-processor). It is supported by Wi-Fi (802.11b/g) and Bluetooth 2.0 with EDR. Screen size is 3.5 in at 480 x 320 pixels with 3:2 aspect ratio at 1…

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Apple iPhone 3G

At 4.5 x 2.4 x 0.48 inches and weighing at 4.7 ounces, the Apple iPhone 3G is Quadband and operates on GSM/GPRS/EDGE GSM: 850/900/1800/1900 frequencies with 3G broadband data speeds (UMTS/HSDPA: UMTS 850/1900/2100). It utilizes the iPhone Operating System and runs on a Samsung S5L8900 processor (412 MHz ARM 1176, PowerVR MBX 3D graphics co-processor). It is supported by Wi-Fi (802.11b/g) and Bluetooth 2.0 with EDR. Screen size is 3.5 in at 480 x 320 pixels with 3:2 aspect ratio at 163 ppi. It has a multi-touch screen interface with a ‘home’ button. Running on 128 MB DRAM, it has a storage capacity of 8 GB or 16 GB.

Features

The Apple iPhone 3G has a built-in rechargeable, non-removable lithium-ion battery which charges via USB to computer system or power adapter. Talk time is up to 5 hours on 3G, 10 hours on 2G with stand-by time of up to 300 hours. Internet usage time is up to 5 hours on 3G and up to 6 hours on Wi-Fi. It has assisted GPS. Video playback is up to 7 hours and audio playback is up to 24 hours. The iPhone features a 2.0 megapixels camera with photo tagging third-party application integration. Video formats supported are H.264 video, up to 1.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second. Computer system requirements compatible with the iPhone are Mac OS X v10.4.10 or later or Window Vista/XP Home/Professional with service pack 2 or later, and iTunes 7.7 or later for both operating systems. Connectivity is via USB 2.0 port. The iPhone 3G comes with a stereo headset with microphone, a dock connector to USB Cable, a USB Power Adapter, a cleaning/polishing cloth and a SIM eject tool.

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