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Apple iPhone 3G

First seen: 8 april 2008

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Great Deal: $99.00

  • User Score (2196)
    7.6 7.6 from 2196 reviewers
  • Expert Score (89)
    8.3 8.3 from 89 reviewers
  • Design (371)
    7.7 7.7 from 371 reviewers
  • Value for money (116)
    5.7 5.7 from 116 reviewers
  • Features (120)
    6.8 6.8 from 120 reviewers
  • Ease of use (223)
    7.2 7.2 from 223 reviewers
  • Performance (11)
    7.1 7.1 from 11 reviewers
  • Sound quality (227)
    7.4 7.4 from 227 reviewers
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Pros & Cons

  • the calculator is convenient, exchange email support, increased memory, great web browser, semi gps
  • phone crashes, external speaker, the reader is nice, 2mp camera, freezing os

Introducing iPhone 3G. With fast 3G wireless technology, GPS mapping, support for enterprise features like Microsoft Exchange, and the new App Store, iPhone 3G puts even more features at your fingertips. And like the original iPhone, it combines three products in one — a revolutionary phone, a widescreen iPod, and a breakthrough Internet device with rich HTML email and a desktop-class web browser. iPhone 3G. It redefines what a mobile phone can do — again.

Specifications

  • Price
    $99 2 8GB
  • Camera
    2 megapixels
  • New features 6
    Cut, Copy, and Paste MMS 4 Spotlight Search Landscape Keyboard Voice Memos Learn about the iPhone 3G features
  • Battery life 5
    Talk time: Up to 5 hours on 3G Up to 10 hours on 2G Standby time: Up to 300 hours Internet use: Up to 5 hours on 3G Up to 6 hours on Wi-Fi Audio playback: Up to 24 hours on audio Video playback: Up to 7 hours of video
  • What’s in the box
    iPhone 3G Stereo headset with mic USB power adapter Dock connector to USB cable Documentation SIM eject tool

Release Date

  • First seen
    8 April 2008

There is a newer version of this phone available, the Apple iPhone 3GS.

Definitely "The" most wanted device of this year, theres a lot to look forward to. The multi touch navigation is intuitive and makes the phone a great deal of fun.

The display is absolutely hypnotic with crystal clear resolution and good coloring.

The iPhone 3G does not have instant messaging or office apps, but what it does have it has the best of.

A great deal like the…

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There is a newer version of this phone available, the Apple iPhone 3GS.

Definitely "The" most wanted device of this year, theres a lot to look forward to. The multi touch navigation is intuitive and makes the phone a great deal of fun.

The display is absolutely hypnotic with crystal clear resolution and good coloring.

The iPhone 3G does not have instant messaging or office apps, but what it does have it has the best of.

A great deal like the first iphone, this one combines a mobile phone, with an Ipod, internet capabilities and adds in a few other functions, such as the 3G support (UMTS/HSDPA - 850, 1900, 2100 MHz) along with its GPS functions.

The iPhone 3G display has the same 3.5 inch display that you’re accustomed to, and offers you 320x480 resolution at 163 ppi, however it offers you a slightly higher quality, thicker case, which features one of either a black or awhite plastic back instead of the original aluminum that it sported.

Including either 8 GB or 16 GB of storage ( You can only buy the white model with 16 GB), it also offers support for Wi-Fi, for Bluetooth, and gives you 2.0 megapixel camera as well that supports what they term "geotagging".

In original reports, Apple states that the iPhone 3G will give you up to 24 hours of play time when in audio, 10 hours of talking time when using the 2G, 5 hours of talking time when using 3G and 6 uninterrupted hours of WiFi internet use.

The Same iPhone 3G will permit you to have about 7 hours of video playback or else close to 300 hours of standby time.

The iPhone 3G offers the same interface as its original model, multi touch, ambient lighting and proximity sensoring although the proximity sensors are now two in number as opposed to the original one.

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  1. iPhone 3G

    Reviewer: MobileTechReview.com
    30 July 2008
    Overall 9
    9.0
     

    It is indeed revolutionary, super-sexy and insanely easy to use. This is a phone you could give your multimedia-lovin' mum and she'd get the hang of everything quickly. And she'd appreciate the large icons too . Steve Jobs wasn't exaggerating when he said this was the best iPod Apple has ever made. The fantastic wide screen display, responsive and beautiful cover flow, good audio quality and support for every file that a regular iPod should make this the darling of iPod... Read more

  2. Apple iPhone 3G: fun but not flawless

    Reviewer: APC
    20 August 2008
    Overall 9
    9.0
    Performance 9
    9.0
     

    And then there's battery life. The main reason Apple held off on adding 3G to the original iPhone was battery concerns, yet the iPhone 3G is still lacking when it comes to run-time. For medium use, you can expect to charge it every day, versus every three days on the original iPhone. Worse, you can’t carry a spare as the battery isn’t user-replaceable. If longevity is more important to you than 3G and GPS, you’d be better off buying a first-gen iPhone through eBay... Read more

  3. Apple iPhone 3G

    Reviewer: Wired
    20 October 2008
    Overall 7
    7.0
     

    [Editor's note: We've spent an entire week testing every single nuance of the iPhone 3G and what follows is Wired 's official, pull-no-punches, boiled-down, just-the-facts review. If you're still hankering for a lengthier take on the phone, check out our in-depth first look, which we recorded right after getting the device.] There's much to love about Apple's new burner: GPS, 3G, Exchange support and an upgraded OS with hundreds of downloadable apps. Yet the camera still... Read more

  4. Apple iPhone 3G

    Reviewer: ComputerShopper
    16 July 2008
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    It still isn't perfect, but Apple has improved the iPhone 3G enough to make it a great choice for most users who need a cell phone that doubles as an excellent handheld computer. Read more

  5. iPhone 3G

    Reviewer: MacNN
    29 September 2009
    Overall 9
    9.0
     

    One small, but appreciated, change is the switch to metal for the ringer, volume, and sleep buttons. They don't change the functionality, but they both give off a greater impression of quality and feel better to the touch in most cases. Part II: iPhone 3G >> .. Read more

  1. Cool look starting to be dated though

    Reviewer: diubert, CNET
    23 May 2009
    Overall 7
    7.0
     

    Touch screen is superior but apps do not work smoothly & the battery life is worse than china brand phone... Seriously, no application control as it does not work smoothly (certain apps) Read more

  2. About IPhone 3G

    Reviewer: PriceGrabber
    29 September 2008
    Overall 10
    10
     

    Very good deal. I was looking for iphone which works with gsm format. i am actually from Kyrgyz Republic and it is really good phones, and media players, and internet access. finally i found it. great deal. thank you sellers. Read more

  3. "Sept 2009: AT&T 3G network spotty in Orange County, CA"

    Reviewer: CNET
    3 October 2009
    Overall 2
    2.0
     

    After 5 days of dropped calls, i made an appointment at the Fashion Island store to swap my brand new 3Gs iPhone for a 'working' iPhone. the store manager ran a diagnostic and was smiling when she reported, "your iPhone is working perfectly. you are not dropping any calls, our diagnostic would report them." i snickered before realizing she was serious. she added, "turn off the 3G network and it will work perfectly." (i could hear my grandmother whispering from heaven... Read more

  4. iPhone---My Phone

    Reviewer: Pranalivg, Mouthshut
    9 November 2009
    Overall 10
    10
    Design 10
    10
    Value for money 8
    8.0
    Ease of use 10
    10
     

    The first thing you’ll notice about iPhone 3GS is how quickly you can launch applications. Web pages render in a fraction... Read more

  5. Fantastic Phone

    Reviewer: Epinions
    28 August 2009
    Overall 10
    10
     

    The iPhone (3G, Black, 16GB), is a fantastic phone. It is very useful for everyone from teens to adults. It can help on every aspect of your life, and as Apple says "There is an app for everything". I would highly recommend this phone to people, but please understand monthly fees are high because this phone is a smartphone. Read more

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