By Joseph Hanlon, on 14 July 2008 12:56 PM
Tags: iphone, apple, 3g, 16gb, touchscreen, steve jobs, safari, itunes
Manufacturer: Apple
Why is expandable memory such an issue? I don't know of any phones that offer 8GB of inbuilt memory. My Sony Ericsson smart phone has a memory slot but I've only found cards offering up to 4GB....who needs more than 16GB anyway? If you're trying to use it as a dedicated video player or computer you should be buying a dedicated video player or computer which most people would have anyway.....
The good: Easy to use. I have an Apple computer and an iPod already. Inbuilt Sat Nav.
The bad: No MMS. May not allow 3rd party sat nav software like TomTom.
As far as the keyboard goes I am pretty sure it flips to landscape mode if you flip the phone sideways. It's all software after all. That was standard on the iPhone 1.0.
The good: User interface. You have to actually use an iPhone to appreciate it. Then go and use another smartphone and you'll understand why design matters. Same with visual voicemail. Seeing your messages listed at a glance is great rather than having to go through "Next Message... Next Message..." in voice prompts for regular voicemail.
The bad: Screen on the 1.0 version has proven to crack badly if dropped on concrete (like out a car door when you're getting in/out of the seat) or another hard surface. I've abused tons of regular phones from Siemens, Nokia or Motorola and none of them self-destruct the screen like the iPhone does if you hit it wrong. Get a skin or a good case for it.
5 things I don't like about the iphone - how much user feedback do they need to get it right ...?
the Nokia E51 seems a much better package but still doesn't have 900 MHz 3G - I won't be buying either with the fully functional cash in my back pocket ....
Critical issue for 3G low band - for the 2% of users on the 98% of the Australian Landmass, plus visitors there - only implements Telstra's 850 MHz, whereas the rest of the world, inc Vodafone and Optus are busy rolling out 3G on the GSM 900 MHz band
The good: GPS, WLAN
The bad: 1. Built in non-user removable battery - users to be held hostage to Apple again - Nokia E51 has this 2. No VOIP on Wireless LAN - Nokia E51 has this 3. No FM Radio - Nokia E51 has this 4. Bluetooth A2DP for streaming of Stereo Audio - Nokia E51 has this 5. Low band 3G only on 850 MHz - just available for Telstra Subscribers - same problem with Nokia E51 - What about Optus and Vodafone users unable to access their soon to be deployed 900 MHz 3G ?
i tested out the 3g my self at the apple store in comparison to my speed. i found out it wasn't a huge difference. like 2 seconds apart. infact some websites loded faster on the old iphone. but dont get me wrong the new one is amazing. but really no new features except gps. what the new iphone got the old one got in 2.0. and the screen in 3g is half a centemeter smaller on each side. bottom line if u have a iphone its not worth it. but if you don't have one go ahead and buy it.
Sorry, did I miss something? Am I supposed to use the iPhone solely with headphones when making/receiving calls? I have the volume turned up to max for the earpiece and can't hear the caller UNLESS I turn the speaker on (so that everyone can hear) or plug in some headphones.
The good: Looks, style. Ease of use. Available FREE apps.
The bad: Sound level.
Just gets better! The nav system works really well, you need a 12 year old to figure out what it can do though and it is brilliant! Earplugs wont stay in my middle aged ears,
The good: Easy to learn - just needs some lateral thinking or a games savvy son! App Store is a - mazing!
The bad: lack of instructions, bluetooth wont work, crashes regularly (best solution - go to settings - general - aircraft and cycle aircraft mode for 10 seconds - disables and renables 3G and wifi just like a on/off switch reboot without having to reenter the sim unlock code.
why did the article say this?
"but this will only occur when someone other than Apple dedicates the time to developing these applications."
Is there evidence for that? Maybe Apple are introducing new capabilities as fast as they can get the code written...
The good: It is all about the user interface
The bad: I can't get my hands on one!
Unbelievable that such a hyped phone made the 2nd Overall position in your ratings!! Someone received a freebie iPhone I suspect... With such glaring ommisions in connectivity features and the pathetic camera, how can your justify some of your star ratings compared to the other phones listed?
The good: - Looks great - Hype
The bad: - sub-standard Bluetooth, Connectivity listed as 4 stars though - wow ZDNet!! - Camera - Flash, Focus, Grain - Welded-in battery, send-back to Apple for fix - No MMS, combined with bad Bluetooth - Crappy headphones
I now understand why apple cannot get past 6% of the market worldwide, design is great but software always lets them down, this time even the design is not that great... but I was sucked in and got one!
The good: big screen, snappy looks, makes my sony look fantastic
The bad: no mms, lousy camera, cannot forward texts or contacts, no file system, browser limited capability, no copy and paste, crippled bluetooth
The primary reason that there is no available option to sync Windows Live Mail with the iPhone has to do more with Microsoft's closed mail service rather than with Apple's inability to add it to the phone. As far as I'm aware, WLM does not have any external mail app support (POP/IMAP/Mail Forwarding).
The good: - Designed by Apple - Flawless user interface - Great display - Easy-to-use e-mail & internet
The bad: - Speaker volume (my car has an engine, which therefore precludes my ability to hear the speaker-phone) - No visual voicemail in Australia
Buying one this week, despite the overall negative reviews. Most of the negativity seems to be with minor things like mms and the camera.
I want a new ipod, and i want a new phone.
This is the perfect solution.
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As far as the keyboard goes I am pretty sure it flips to landscape mode if you flip the phone sideways. It's all software after all. That was standard on the iPhone 1.0.
The bad: No memory card slot 2mp Camera no flash
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Parts of the iPhone 3G are superb -- Web browsing, email, App Store, GPS -- but these are met in equal measure by elements which are either absent or mediocre. When we use the iPhone 3G, we can't ignore the vast divide between what the iPhone is and what the iPhone really should be, and when we're being asked to pay a premium for this phone it seems unfair for Apple to not include important smartphone functionality.
RRP: AU$849.00
iphone, apple, 3g, 16GB, touchscreen, steve jobs, safari, itunes
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Doesn't rock my world like the Touch Pro or Xperia X1 but for a circa $300 price tag on contract with voda or optus I think this might be a go
The good: 3G finally Windows Exchange compatible
The bad: No memory card slot 2mp Camera no flash