iPhone 3G review: Twice the hype, half the novelty
It's finally here - the iPhone 3G. No, we mean that literally. It's finally at our office and boy, are we excited! GPS, HSDPA purring under the new iPhone hood with a hefty number of software enhancements. But all them software goodies...
- iceman
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to all the iPhone users......i have been thinking about getting a new phone and i was thinking about iPhone 3GS.....my question is.....can i drag and drop files from my pc to the phone in any ways.....that is will my pc detect the phone as a flash drive.......i need to know cause i need to see my ms office files on the go and i need to load them on the phone from my pc......is it really possible......thanks in advance.
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- 2009-10-08 13:09
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- Anonymous
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> In reply to Anonymous @ 2008-11-21 13:24 from vM6aMore memory? ANY phone today has more memory than the biggest Iphone, because of 32 GB microSD-support. PHAIL
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- 2009-05-24 23:15
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> In reply to death 2 apple @ 2008-10-24 12:26 from mCSYI dont like the iphone either, but I would not rather eat my fist.
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- 2009-05-04 05:20
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- Phone Lover
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Hey guys,
I have had my iPhone 3G for nearly a year now and can safely say its a truly unique phone. I love all phones, I think Samsung and Nokia make excellent phones, but I have to say the way the iPhone completes task is just fantastic... it looks classy and everything it does is without lag and always entertaining. If you want a purely business smartphone, this probably isnt the right choice for you.
If you want an allround, enjoyable smartphone then this is the phone for you. Now with 3.0 coming out, practically all the minor issues are fixed and before we know it the next generation iPhone will be out for sale with its better camera (reportedly) and style.
So before you knock the iPhone, give it a try. Im not a fanboy (I respect all phones of all brands) but this is one phone that I'll always love. I never thought I'd say it, but I would not consider upgrading this phone to anything BUT an Apple (alteast until the competition come up with a phone with a user interface to match)!
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- 2009-04-19 09:23
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- Dan
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I kind of agree with one of the more recent comments that people are critisising the iphone without owning or even have used one. I have owned a number of mobile phones throughout the past few years and can honestly say that the iphone absolutely slaughters them all in terms of both technology and ease of use. Many of the features missing from the original iphone firmware that are mentioned in these comments have now been addressed. The iphone now features MMS, push email, superior bluetooth (OS 3.0), multiple apps and much more. It really is embarrasing for all other cellphone manafacturers such as Sony Ericsson, Nokia, Samsung and LG that they haven't come up with anything to compete with the iphone in two years. Come June/July 2009 Apple will have released the iPhone 3G's successor and considering they already have the best cellphone/smartphone available on the market today it seems they can only go from strength to strength.
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- 2009-04-16 08:39
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- Qasim
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Only buy it if you want to show off.
Yes, the screen is gorgeous, it has decent memory, it looks good (but not as good as the original iPhone) and it is reasonably easy to use.
I loved the iPhone 1. But this new one, its too expensive and doesn't really improve on the features offered by the old one.
I'll take an Omnia or Omnia HD any day thank you very much.
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- 2009-04-10 12:38
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- olivera
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i just got a iphone 3G on optus contract and i had great surprise the phone look nice and it easy to use but there is many problems that i cant resolve i was surprise that you cant use bluetooth to transfer files, also no mms ringtones you have to buy from i tunes with credit card i dont have one no video recording, ringtones are minimal a lot of other staff now im a bit dissapointed in iphone i like the interfrance of phone but missing a lot important staff regards oli
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- 2009-04-04 16:37
- vuK5
- ERIK
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i have my iphone 3g 2.2.1 for a seven days,its a great multimedia device but it is not a phone..It lacks a lot of ,,phone features,,it has very bad messages inbox, no mms, no bluetooth for sending files???? no mass storage??? and at last very high radiation level SAR 1.40...woow the people from apple should realy make a new model much better than this if they want to beat NOKIA wich is much friendly to the customers... i hope that the new 3.0 firmware will make some diference to the iphone otherwise i will sell it and buy NOKIA....
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- 2009-03-15 20:00
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- Bsanders
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What about bluetooth file transfer and MMS would be great, even though i don't use those things alot on any phone, it would be nice just to have it there. Phone that are a hell of alot cheaper that can still do those functions.
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- 2009-03-14 03:10
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- serdmlen
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actually iphone is like my mini mac.. but it has lots of disadvantanges such as - cant delete several msgs, poor camera resolution, no call forwarding... because of these im getting my N85 on friday... il probly use my iphone for internet access...
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- 2009-03-09 17:05
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- Anonymous
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many people hate iphone because they can't afford it.they are just being bitter to someone who has iphone because they are jealous.and those who have it but still hates their iphone, i think you should just love it because you are lucky because you have one.not like me who don't have one and i want one but i can't afford it.
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- 2009-03-01 03:25
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- Understanding my IPh
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> In reply to iphone001 @ 2008-10-14 07:20 from vu08I have been reading about "jailbreak" the iphone.. Someone please explain to me how that is done???
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- 2009-01-19 08:55
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- Abilash
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See this Iphone is good to fellow who is limited to his knowledge, where he or she don't need to edit or customise his or her Iphone.
But the basic features to an ordinary person is done well, such as web surfing, music videos, & basic call features.
But for a user who knows and wants customisaton or techno, then this phones is crap.
After a month or so, you will see and realise the iphone's
disadvantage. Interface is more user friendly but it is due to that modifications are not possible.
To all Iphone users, can you tell me how to transfer files to a non iphone. please
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- 2008-12-30 09:47
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- xman
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> In reply to Rick @ 2008-11-10 02:19 from xf5cin reply to
"iPhone 3G - best phone I've ever used.
terrific useability
fantastic set of apps available
makes using data and mobile web a real option rather than a novelty.
ground breaking phone AND web device"
iPHONE is the worst phone I've ever owned. it fails the compulsory exercises.
1) voice volume so low phone is non-functional in social enviroments. it doesn't work in a train, bus, car, nightclub, ... as a PHONE.
2) Lack of one handed operability. touch screen interface requires one hand to hold phone and other hand to push buttons. If one hand is occupied, the only function available answering incoming calls. one handed reading and sending text messages, receiving and making phone calls is REQUIRED in a mobile phone.
3) Lack of customization : no ability to create shortcuts to the things I want to do the most with my phone. no ability to change font-sizes to per my personal tastes. decent shortcuts would sove the one handed issues listed in 2)
4) text messaging works poorly : thread layout is highly limmiting : I have an option to turn this off on most devices : why is it shoved down my throat with the iPHONE. keyboard has too small of buttons, font-sizes can not be adjusted.
5) doesn't support international travel as it is locked. I own two SIM cards and like phones that allow SIM card transfer. I have two phones; one primary, one backup, & transfer SIM cards between the two in airports.
the iPHONE is a a very good personal entertainment device. it has a browser that makes the best of a 3.5 inch screen ( my PC's 20 inch screen is WAY better).
I sold my iPHONE after suffering with it for 3 months... replacement arrived this christmas, first smasung for me. It does much better on the categories shown above.
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- 2008-12-29 20:18
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- Anonymous
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Just as u jailbreaking, you can also mod moto phones. though i dont have $$$ for an iphone but cheap moto phones suffice :D
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- 2008-12-18 20:17
- ii7n
- ricky putingtae
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i was wondrin, could the iphone3g play VGA (640x480) with 100+mb size with no delays in sound??
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- 2008-11-25 08:13
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- Deepz
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For all those peoples who are bragging here about their SE and samsung phones or some other touch phones.
Why all those phones didn't come before iPhone?
You know There is a good name given to such companies = COPYCATS.
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- 2008-11-24 13:23
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- Anonymous
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to: death to apple, u goth! stop trying to be so different, theres a reason the phone is so popular, and that reason is...better screen then almost all phones out, better sound, more memory, and better browsing, the only thing it lacks is a 8 megapixel camera like the sony erricson which doesnt even have a good enough screen to view your professional pictures on.
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- 2008-11-21 13:24
- vM6a
- Rick
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iPhone 3G - best phone I've ever used.
terrific useability
fantastic set of apps available
makes using data and mobile web a real option rather than a novelty.
ground breaking phone AND web device.
no copy paste, minor annoyance.
mo MMS, use email
my biggest gripe, the hardware switch for silent mode, why?
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- 2008-11-10 02:19
- xf5c
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