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Apple iPhone 3G - user opinions and reviews

Apple iPhone 3G
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  • Released 2008, July
    133g, 12.3mm thickness
    iOS, up to iOS 4.2.1
    8GB/16GB storage, no card slot
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  • 3.5"
    320x480 pixels
  • 2MP
    No video recorder
  • 128MB RAM
  • 1220mAh
    Li-Ion
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  • samuel pearl
  • vwa
  • 30 Aug 2008

Please note the following before buying:

1> Only 2 mp camera
2> No Autofocus and No Flash
3> No Bluetooth file transfer to other bluetooth devices
4> No support for Stereo bluetooth headset (A2DP is not supported)
5> No support for 3rd party applications
6> No Flash or Java supported by the browser
7> Internet 8GB/16GB HDD cannot be used as a HDD to store personal data
8> Song/Videos can be transferred to the phone only using iTunes and cannot be transferred back.
9> No Support for MMS
10> Does not support Instant messaging clients like yahoo messenger/ Google Talk!
11> Unable to Forward SMS
12> No Copy/Paste feature
13> No option of transferring contacts list from Phone to SimCard
14> Batteries are not user replaceable
15> No Video Recording
16> Very difficult to type SMS fast with the TouchScreen keypad
17> 3G Not in India at least till Oct-2009
18> No support for Memory Cards/External Storage
19> You are stuck with the Service Provider as the phone is locked for ever to the service provider from whom you buy.
20> A class action lawsuit already in USA for poor reception and connectivity where 3G already exists. By the time u get to try 3G in India, ur phone will already be out-of-warranty
21> Needs Activation thru iTunes everytime Sim Card is changed (of-course same service provider)
22> No memos
23> No Voice Dialing
24> No Video Output to TV (iPod has this feature)
25> Screen catches lot of fingerprint - Needs wiping before u watch a movie
16> GPS Maps will only show ur location and will not provide you turn by turn navgation to an area.

I have a 6000 rupees Nokia which can do all of this. Do u still want iPhone?

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  • nikita
  • uBW
  • 30 Aug 2008

r, 29 Aug 2008both n95 classic and n95 8 gig have exactly similar batteries. So the battery life depends on ... morehey frnds.. shud i buy dis phn... i liked its luks alt

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  • Anonymous
  • wYE
  • 30 Aug 2008

It's a great phone if your uses are limited to basic calling and Ipod features.

It's inadequate if you need repeat itineraries, like inspections, meetings, hearings, etc. that need to be posted on the fly since it doesn't have copy/paste functions. Nor is it good if you need to forward quick mms pics for site evaluations (emailing attachments is really a suck if you have to do that regularly).

So it is useful depending on your needs. At the moment, it doesn't meet my needs since IT IS NOT A BUSINESS PHONE. Nokia and Samsung are far better business phones right now.

Cheers!

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  • Anonymous
  • utx
  • 30 Aug 2008

no video recording !!!

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  • mustafa
  • U27
  • 30 Aug 2008

the battery power is low for this use

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  • brynn
  • nGi
  • 30 Aug 2008

They have banned the 3g i-phone advert in uk because its internet experiance is not true because it des not support all features for a true web browsing ie flsh,,jave

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  • bipin
  • 0cG
  • 30 Aug 2008

i am using i phone this phone is nightmarrrrrrrrrrrrrre if you think iphone is best in a market i did't think so its a hell if you have apps in your phone lot of times it don't work once it hang then ipod don't work way to fix you have to restore iphone and it take forever think about it before you buy exept this lot of another problem ........................................................................................think .................about















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  • REDEYE
  • nCb
  • 30 Aug 2008

dont u guys know???
nokia is gone a build a gr8 touchphone and it is sure that it will be much better than iphone 3g and it will be the best.
iam waiting for it.

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  • Victor
  • PGN
  • 30 Aug 2008

Hullo,

I am looking to buy phone but have some question. Does phone have good camera to take photo? And flash for night time? Does have blueteeth? Can I send my wife file with this blueteeth? Also GPS so I know where to pick up my wife from? Phone look nice but need these feature to help me thank you ok.

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  • Pepsi
  • v0g
  • 30 Aug 2008

apple hater, 30 Aug 2008I work for Telstra in Aus this is a poor effort from Apple. I have seen 3 iphones out of 10 I ... moreThey freeze if you don't install the recent updates, for someone who works for Telstra you should know that

Guess the smarter people work for Vodafone =)

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  • kay
  • 02g
  • 30 Aug 2008

r, 29 Aug 2008Are you blind? Are you jokin that nokia doesn't surpass the iphone? nokia n-series and e-serie... moreMy E65 had an incredibly slow processor

and my E51 is frickin COVERD with dust under the screen from just putting it like on the desk and in the pocket. Don't believe me? ill email u a video on me attempting to clean it just to show u how much dirt gets under its crap display.

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  • apple hater
  • yVg
  • 30 Aug 2008

I work for Telstra in Aus this is a poor effort from Apple. I have seen 3 iphones out of 10 I have sold come back faulty/frozen and had to be replaced. After hands on experience I wouldnt touch this phone. For and Apple this really has pathetic storage space and the lack of 3G video calling sucks. Myself am looking forward to the X1 with superior resolution and push e-mail. Avoid the iphone if you dont want a headache.

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  • Pepsi
  • v0g
  • 30 Aug 2008

Vicky, 29 Aug 2008Friends i eagerly want to buy the iphone 3g but i m confused by the following negaive points i... moreThese questions have been asked and answered on every single page. READ before YOU POST!!!

All of the answers to those questions are on the specifications page! DUH

These are quite possibly the most annoying questions anyone can ask on this forum

!DOG GNIKCUF YM HO

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  • Anonymous
  • 0RZ
  • 30 Aug 2008

Vicky, 29 Aug 2008Friends i eagerly want to buy the iphone 3g but i m confused by the following negaive points i... moreHi in reply to your questions. Iphone 3g can send sms and you can connect to a bluetooth headset. It can't send mms or take video's though. It could of done with a better camera(only 2mp) and there is no flash. But i am not atleast bit put off by this, no phone is perfect! This is in my opinion the best phone by far! Nothing evens comes close to be honest. No other touch screen phone works as perfect as the iphone 3g. The internet browser is first class! GPS is also a nice feature. As well as being the best mp3 player with the ipod function another great thing is the App store. This is were you can download thousands and thousands of free applications such as games etc. Don't listen to all the negative comments coming from people who don't even have the phone!

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  • n5f
  • 29 Aug 2008

Tis betta than a Tocco, but not as good a Samsung i900

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  • j9@
  • 29 Aug 2008

Vicky, 29 Aug 2008Friends i eagerly want to buy the iphone 3g but i m confused by the following negaive points i... moreThe answer to your question is buy a cell phone that is suitable for YOUR needs.

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  • j9@
  • 29 Aug 2008

Anonymous, 29 Aug 2008Both iPhone 1G and 3G have wonderful displays. With superb automatic brightness control and th... moreAre you blind? Are you jokin that nokia doesn't surpass the iphone? nokia n-series and e-series have wonderful displays also. The screens are also bright (same as iphone)even though they are smaller than the iphone. Some of the smartphones or pocket pc's I own are n93i, n95 classic, an IPHONE. The n93i (it looks like a cam corder)(have you seen one yet?) takes pictures and records video dvd like quality...same with the n95. With that said, the only way the iphone will surpass the nokia n-series and also samsung phones is upgrading the camera and adding a powerful led flash or a xenon flash and also adding the missing features that were mentioned already. So, if you do the math for the iphone.... missing features + an upgrade camera with a powerful flash + a large touchscreen = one powerhouse device.

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  • Vicky
  • uBZ
  • 29 Aug 2008

Friends i eagerly want to buy the iphone 3g but i m confused by the following negaive points i've heard abt it :

1) It cannot forward SMS'es

2) It cannot connect to a bluetooth headset

3) It cannot send MMS'es

4) No video recording

Can any iphone 3g user please clarify the above points...it'll help me to decide whether i should buy an iphone or not...

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  • j9@
  • 29 Aug 2008

Singapore, 29 Aug 2008I bought the N95 - that phone was horrible, it kept rebooting during calls, battery life was v... moreboth n95 classic and n95 8 gig have exactly similar batteries. So the battery life depends on the usage of the phone.

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  • mVran
  • 39n
  • 29 Aug 2008

I am Reading All of Your posts and am wondering...
I own a nokia N95 and a iPhone. The devices are great, each one for itself. Both have ups and down. But i cant tell you which of them is better or which is worse. You have to figure it out for your own. It is so simple, if you dont like it dont buy it, but dont try to make me think its a bad product cos you think it is. I used the nokia phones for a while now, most of the smart phones with symbian on them. Why? Cos you can do what ever you want with it if you know how. Why Im now using an iphone, because the Os(operating system) is great. With some internet skill (google it for havens sake) and some free time you can do almost anything with an iphone as well. And i mean AnyThing, same Like the simbian os. The iPhone is a great peace of tech for ME and i like it, YOU dont have to LIKE IT, But please dont Mud it too Much If YOu dont own one...

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