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Apple iPhone 3G

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  • User Score (1469)
    8.0 8.0 from 1469 reviewers
  • Expert Score (95)
    8.4 8.4 from 95 reviewers
  • Design (116)
    8.7 8.7 from 116 reviewers
  • Value for money (101)
    8.9 8.9 from 101 reviewers
  • Features (96)
    8.0 8.0 from 96 reviewers
  • Ease of use (113)
    8.6 8.6 from 113 reviewers
  • Performance (9)
    8.6 8.6 from 9 reviewers
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Phone, iPod, and Internet in one fast 3G device. Introducing iPhone 3G. With fast 3G wireless technology, GPS, support for Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync, and the new App Store, iPhone 3G puts even more amazing features in your hands. And just like the original iPhone, it combines three products in one — a revolutionary phone, a widescreen iPod, and a breakthrough Internet device.

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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 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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Pros & Cons

  • easy to use, touch screen, app store, ease of use, third party applications
  • battery life, no mms, poor camera, no video, poor battery life
  1. Reviewer: What Hi-Fi?
    1 weeks ago
    Overall 10
    10
     

    The new iPhone improves on its near-perfect predecessor, and at this price, Apple is on its way to taking over the world of mobile phones in the same way it did MP3 players Read more

  2. Apple iPhone 3G

    30 April 2009
    Overall 10
    10
    Features 10
    10
    Ease of use 10
    10
    Performance 10
    10
     

    Apple are back again, with the much improved, or is it, Apple iPhone 3G. This is a love or hate it device with users on both sides of the fence split on how good or bad the device really is. So what is it that Apple have added apart from the obvious 3G and black back cover. Read more

  3. Apple iPhone 3G

    Reviewer: Computer Buyer
    01 April 2009
    Overall 10
    10
    Features 10
    10
    Performance 8
    8.0
     

    Don't fight it, you know you want one. Almost as good as Apple thinks it is. Read more

  4. 18 March 2009

    The second generation iPhone includes 3G technology for faster web browsing, and sports a thinner chassis and new plastic back panel (black on the 8GB version, black or white on the 16GB). And the recessed headphone jack has gone, so you can use your own ’phones. Somewhat disappointingly for a phone of this stature, you get only a 2MP camera (some of the other phones boast 5MP). Also, Apple hasn’t seen fit to include an MMS messaging function. The 3.5in screen is a... Read more

  5. Reviewer: Zath
    30 November 2008

    The iPhone 3G has now gone on sale on Pay As You Go (PAYG) in the UK on the O2 network, this is great news for those people who don’t like being tied to a long contract (18 months in the case of the iPhone 3G) and also for people like me who already have a contract, it opens up the market for more potential customers for the iPhone 3G and O2. When the original iPhone was released last year, I have to admit that I wasn’t overly impressed by it due to some of its... Read more

  1. Great if you've got the cash!

    Reviewer: Ciao
    2 days ago
    Overall 9
    9.0
     

    I've had the iphone for a whole year now and I can easily say that it is one of the most useful peaces of technology I have ever invested in. Pros: Appearance: The iPhone, as with all other products from Apple just looolks good. The simple design with an awesome touchscreen absolutely changed everything in the smartphone industry. Today, it has almost become: "If you own an iphone, you're awesome" - or more or less. Internet: You absolutely need internet if you're... Read more

  2. Apple iPhone 3G 16 GB: Iphone 3g available on o2 Pay&go or contract

    Reviewer: Dooyoo
    7 days ago
    Overall 10
    10
     

    Iphone 3g available on contract or pay as you go only from o2., in sizes ranging from 8gb to 32gb., the iphone is a all in one mobile device offering internet, email, ipod, games & of course phone, text, mms.., the small yet stylish design makes it perfect for most pockets & supplied with headphones that include a built in microphone for handsfree calling are great for when you're listening to your favorite tunes or talking to your friends., loads of free... Read more

  3. Reviewer: brian from uk, Recommended Buys UK
    18 May 2009
    Overall 2
    2.0
     

    the phone is a as much use as a guitar with no strings i bought one on the 21.04.09 not a easy phone to use in fact i wish i had never seen it its coused me so much trouble take my advice its a no.no NO NO MINE HAS BEEN SHUT AWAY IN MY DROW NEVER TO SEE DAYLIGHT AGAIN Read more

  4. Reviewer: herbsman, AfterDawn.com
    13 April 2009
    Overall 8
    8.0
    Value for money 8
    8.0
     

    I was tentative about this phone at first because of it's shortcomings (ie; no MMS, only a 2MP camera etc) but I decided on this instead of Blackberry HD Touch and so far I'm not regretting choosing the iPhone. I seriously love the apps feature, the games keep the kids quiet on boring journeys. One thing I still don't like is the damn crappy headphones that come with this phone or the iPod Touch which I also have, I've since bought a mic headphone switcher and some Sony... Read more

  5. Apple iPhone 3G review

    Reviewer: Mark, Tracy and Matt's Blog
    15 January 2009

    In summary – I love this, like I loved the original. I’m a sucker for design, but I need usability as well – which is why (and I can hear the abuse already) – I don’t like mac’s. However the iPhone has both in buckets, and when my contract expires in a few months time I have a tricky decision – iPhone 3G or HD Touch. Read more

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