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Apple iPhone 8GB Cell Phone
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Product Description
The iPhone brings together several features of the iPod, digital camera, smartphones and even portable computing to one device, with a widescreen display and an innovative input method.
Featuring a new input technology called "Multi-Touch" the iPhone features only a single "home" button, and is controlled by sliding a finger across its touch-sensitive 3.5-inch, 160 pixel-per-inch display.
The iPhone, which runs Mac OS X, has full iTunes integration and can also seamlessly sync data with a desktop, including music and videos from iTunes, contacts, calendars, photos, notes, bookmarks and email accounts. The 11.6-millimeter thick device also sports a 2-megapixel camera, headset jack, 3.5-millimeter audio jack, SIM tray, a "sleep-wake" switch, speaker, microphone input and an iPod dock connector. The quad-band GSM + EDGE phone also has Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 2.0 capabilities. Jobs noted 3G capabilities will come in the future. Three smart sensors also help control the iPhone's behavior. A proximity sensor shuts down the display and touchscreen when the phone is held to the ear. An ambient light sensor automatically adjusts screen brightness to save power. Meanwhile, an accelerometer lets the phone know whether to display in portrait or landscape mode. In the box-
- iPhone
- Stereo Headset
- Dock
- Dock Connector to USB Cable
- USB Power Adapter
- Documentation
- Cleaning/polishing cloth
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Average User Rating:
4.5
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5
Number of Ratings:
7475
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User Reviews for
Apple iPhone 8GB Cell Phone
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Like a Supercomputer on Dial-Up
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Reviewed
July 2 2007 3:19:28 PM
1212
out of
1587
users found this recommendation helpful.
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Ratings:
2
out of 5
Pros:
Styling, touch interface |
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Cons:
No memory card slot, no replaceable battery, no wireless downloads, EDGE network, Price, Monthly Service plan too expensive, no voice recognition, no Enterprise E-mail, No spreadsheet, word processing, No applications can be added, 8GB only, keyboard quirky, No intfrared port, No instant messaging, no GPS, no streaming video, no video capture, should I continue? Die hard Apple junkies will hate me I am sure, but if you want a true review of the facts, read on:
I think the general public has gone crazy over this phone. I think mass-hysteria or the mass-marketing must be driving the frenzy for such an expensive under-equipped device. People seem to be paying a small fortune who are either techo-unsaavy, or light internet users or are blinding buying this phone based on the hype and the -keeping up with the Jones- mentality. I conceed that the device is sharp, cool, and flashy and has the potential to be a great device, but in its current iteration is fails miserably. The main area of weakness is the AT&T Edge network is horrible. I understand that Apple wanted to reach the broadest market possible at launch and since the EDGE network, but since the phone could have been manufactured quite simply to access BOTH their EDGE and their faster speed networks and just stepped down to EDGE when not in range I find the decision to limit the phone to EDGE a complete miss by Apple. The best analogy I can offer is using the iPhone on EDGE is like having a Way-Cool, supercharged computer but using Dial-up to access the Internet. I have literally had to wait for the iPhone to paint website screens, which is like watching a fax come in. It is unacceptable for a $600 device. On top of which the service plans START at $60 per month and can climb to $220 per month! Fot TWO YEARS! You could spend almost $6,000 for this thing in two years! You could get a full blown Mac laptop computer with Voice over IP and an Aircard running on Sprints EVDO network which is 5X faster than AT&T! Plus in August they (Sprint) is launching their EVDO Revision A network to DOUBLE that speed! That is 10X faster than AT&T. Network aside, I would expect that for $600 I would get at least as many functions as I currently get on my phone, GPS, video, unlimited storage via memory cards, wirless downloads, voice activated dialing, IM, Word, Powerpoint, Excel, access to my Corporate E-mail and a swappable battery, but amazingly I get NONE of those things!
I purchsed the new PPC-6800 from Sprint that came out last week. I does virtually everything the iPhone does (yes it changes to landscape mode automatically when you open the slider keyboard, it has a touchscreen, 2 mega pixel camera (with video), 4GB SD card, full Mp3 and video player, wirless downloads, streaming movies, E-mail from upto 10 different accounts (including my coprorate account), IR port, WiFi, Bluetooth, stereo headset, Outlook, Powerpoint, Excel and thousands upon thousands of applications and games readily available on the fastest network available. No antennae, and as slim as the iPhone. Oh well no iTunes (which you can not even use wirelessly with the iPhone!) and no multi-touch (I will survive) but 1/2 the price and more feature rich. I did add a laser keyboard (wirelessly projects a keyboad on any surface) which is a great wow factor and WAY easier to use than iPhones quirkly touch screen keyboard.
I am sure Apple with have COUNTLESS iterations of the iPhone (remember there are 6 generations of the iPod, not counting the Nano, Shuffle, and Mini - they like to revamp everything every 6-8 months and make you pay again and again)Bottom line: Wait for iPhone Generation 2 or 3 or better yet wait for a CDMA version that can run on a decent network!
I sold my iPhone yesterday to some dreamy-eyed kid who could barely stop drooling over it and made a handsome profit! Thanks Apple! I suspect he, as most everyone else, did no real research on the phone before deciding they could not live without one! Poor slob.
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MAJOR FLAWS
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Reviewed
July 2 2007 2:28:45 PM
227
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317
users found this recommendation helpful.
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Ratings:
3
out of 5
Pros:
Versatility |
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Ringtones, Bluetooth, Headphones You already know the great things about the phone. Here's what is awful. You CANNOT set any mp3's as Ringtones. If this is possible, i have yet to figure out how to do it. Secondly, only the Apple headphones that came with the phone fit into the headphone jack. You cannot put any other type of headphone into the jack unless it is as small as the Apple version. For this reason, you cannot plug in other headphones, audio lines or output the sound elsewhere unless you use the docking station. Finally, the Bluetooth does not support file transfer. Therefore, you cannot send files to and from the phone via Bluetooth. You cannot share with other Bluetooth users or accept items onto the phone. These are 3 major flaws that you will not find in other audio devices or mobile phones.
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Apple I-Phone
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Reviewed
January 23 2007 10:21:18 PM
161
out of
238
users found this recommendation helpful.
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Ratings:
3
out of 5
Pros:
2 mega pixel cam, no buttons, visual voicemail |
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Cons:
Cingular's network, No document, spreadsheet, or powerpoint processor Overall the phone is sa-weet! Better camera than most phones, advanced picture viewing technology, visual voicemail, etc. I could go on for hours...however, the phone doesnt really meet the needs of business people.
Currently I have Sprint's PPC-6700. It has Word, Excel, and Powerpoint. These applications are extremely useful in a business setting or even a school setting everyday. I don't know how i'd be able to live without them. The I-phone costs the same but doesn't do near as much as the PPC-6700 does.
I think Apple should've researched what people wanted and needed on their phones before they put out the reviews. It's basically just a phone for entertainment. All in all, it stil sa-weet!
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Nothing will come close to it in the next 4 years
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Reviewed
January 12 2007 11:46:49 PM
438
out of
800
users found this recommendation helpful.
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Ratings:
5
out of 5
Pros:
Everything I ever needed in a phone/PDA |
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Cons:
Nothing compared to what is ou there now... It is really sad how some users will always attack a revolutionary product just because it is mde by apple when the real reason is that they attack it because they are too drugged on Microsoft products and the new Windows Mobile system....
I work at an IT company and we have all types of clients and associates technical and non-technical who use T-Mobile Dash, all the types of Blackberries and almost anything you can think of that's out there on the market right now....
if you really watched the demonstration Steve jobs gave on the iphone, and if you really would just rate this product from a neutral point of view you would really conclude that:
YES, I finally don't have to struggle with typing on these microscopic keyboards( I personally have skinny boney figures...and I suffer...I cannot imagine people with big fingures)
YES, I can scroll through voice mail and choose which ever one i need to listen to instead of spending 10 minutes going through all the rest and wasting minutes!!!!!
YES, I finally have a camera quality in a phone that is 2 Mega Pixels and i don't really have to pretend to be using my phone to take photos and hide my actual 6 Mega Pixel in the drawer.
YES, I finally have in GIG's of memory!!!...I can store all the information wether it be photos music, videos ORRRR important documents and presentations.
YES, I do not have to pres MENU then locate the tiny ASTERIX button to unlock my phone
YES, if someone emails me a phone number I can just tap on it and save it!
YES, I can finally conduct conference calls much easier with this product. I don't need to read a full blown manual on how to operate it.
YES! I can use this product on BOTH MAC & PC and I DO HAVE BOTH AND I DO APPRECIATE BOTH!!!! I can sync all my contacts and emails and files from either!
It is time that we recognize things for the hard work that people put into it and stop refusing it just because it is made b apple...this is crazy...I hope you've found this very useful!
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Great, but a few disadvantages
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Reviewed
March 22 2007 5:11:08 PM
92
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116
users found this recommendation helpful.
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Ratings:
4
out of 5
Pros:
VERY SLIM, big and colorful screen, cool effects in virtually everything you press. Smudges basically disappear immediately |
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The camera refresh rate isn't working yet, neither is the calendar. No word proccessing or 3G. Very slow internet (without Wi-fi), and scratches easily. A week with this phone was pretty kool, but there are some major disadvantages. The advantages is that it looks really kool, and the screen is like... The first time you saw a psp screen. Didn't it look big and beautiful? Yeah. Everything you press has those twists and turns and kool visual effects that is addictive. The sensor takes a split second to switch to landscape, and if you do it fast and back, it won't move at all. The speakers are better than i thought. Think between PSP and iHome. If you put it up real loud though, it will crackle a bit. Smudges disappear a second after they appear, like magic. The call quality is great, but if you're not using wi-fi, surfing the net is virtually impossible. It isn't as simple as it looks, and if you want to do one simple thing, like record a video in black and white, or change the backlight settings, or find out some details about a certain song (like the composer or something) might take a while of fishing around until you get used to it. In the end, it was pretty good. IT didn't replace my actual fone cauz I had my number on my fone, and I couldn't take it outside. You'll like it. GET A CASE WHEN YOU BUY IT, don't w8 until it gets really scratched up, TRUST ME
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Know What You Want.... (Its *NOT* A PDA)
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Reviewed
July 15 2007 10:00:52 PM
74
out of
87
users found this recommendation helpful.
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Ratings:
5
out of 5
Pros:
killer Interface, Google Maps, Safari Browser |
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Cons:
Edge Nework....... Power when Wi-fi and Bluetooth On It's not WHAT it does, dummy.... it's HOW it does it. The best Cellphone I've ever owned! First the cons: I found that the initial battery life wasn't as good as I had hoped (still long though), but I realized that I had wifi and bluetooth on. I Turned off wi-fi when I'm not needing it and it lasts a lot longer (regardless, still longer than my old cellphone) .
The EDGE network is an obvious flaw, but I guess they did this because HSDPA uses too much power. I have EVDO with Verizon too, and that is a lot faster... but can't compare the battery usege because the EVDO is on my laptop. Lastly, If you're a buisness guy and want a PDA to edit Word docs.... um.... go get a Treo or whatever. It is not a PDA for businessmen -- but as advertised, it meets *my* (non-MS Office) needs -- and it does -- very well.
Now the Pros: The interface is killer and intitive. Even the keyboard is intuitive. A real surprise: I type a lot of emails in SPANISH, which it wasn't ment to "anticipate" but it has actually "learned" some Spanish words when I type them!!!! It is by far the smartest phone I've ever used! I need to write more emails in English to "train" it in more.... it is AMAZING how it guesses when I type in English. The web browser is the best mobile browser I've ever seen, and even does multiple pages and shifts them into landscape. I was looking for a place to get a money order the other day.... needed it quick because the DMV wouldn't take credit cards. Instead of calling directory, I used the Google map feature, got the map of where they were AND the phone number to call them and make sure that they were open! You gotta see it to really get it. The camera is better than any cell cam I've ever used, and I got some excellent pics the other day at the aquarium when I forgot my 4MP camera. I emailed them to a friend, on the spot VERY easily! Just a few clicks, type (part of the address -- it guessed who I wanted to email) and send.... not a bunch of stupid user-un-friendly menus to navigate. They way it stores and SHOWS my photos is absolutely killer! The text (SMS) looks very cool, but I haven't used it too much yet. It needs to interface (be ported over) with Jabber or Ichat or Yahoo chat. The Widgets like Stocks and Weather are very handy, as is the Calculator and world clock. The U-tube widget is great when I'm waiting in line somewhere or trying to just pass a few minuets. The iPod is excellent, and though it's only 8GB of space for an iPod, it is a solid state hard drive. The video..... Incredible..... I've got 4 MP4 full lenght movies on mine, plus a few TV shows. The Zune's got a bigger screen than the iPod..... not anymore..... but then this isn't only an iPod, so that may be unfair to say (for now). The way the callendars, pics and songs sync is seamless and very handy for me. Again, I'm not trying to run a Fortune 500 company from my handheld. For me, it keeps me organized and does what *I* need it to do, AND DOES IT BETTER THAN ANY CELLPHONE I'VE EVER HAD. That's all. Ultimately, you've got to try one for yourself and see if you like it or not. Be your own judge. See if the hassle-free interface is good enough for you, or if you can't live without editing Excel spreadsheets on your handheld. For me, the former it the case, for others, maybe not. Maybe they'll upgrade the apps and the network, but for now, it is NOT a PDA. Basically, I surmise that it has become popular because it does what plenty of non-business types need, and does it very very well. It is the FIRST cellphone (including expensive ones I've had) that (despite being reasonably tech-savvy) I did not want to throw at the wall in frustration. On the contrary.... it is actually FUN to use!
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Very nice but
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Reviewed
March 8 2007 2:28:55 AM
43
out of
56
users found this recommendation helpful.
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Ratings:
4
out of 5
Pros:
looks, UI, internet capabilities |
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not 3G enabled, price Apple is able to get another great product to the market. However, being in Asia where 3G and HSDPA (3.5G) are getting more popular, the iPhone seems to be lagging behind other competitors in this feature which provides fast internet access as speed up to 3.6MPS
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better phones were already out in asia 4 years ago
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Reviewed
June 26 2007 10:27:51 AM
77
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131
users found this recommendation helpful.
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Ratings:
3
out of 5
Pros:
looks sleek, its a good idea but technology outdates it |
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Cons:
its really nothing more than we already have except for the perception of the graphics and the company its made by. For years we have already been watching tv, listening to music, taking pictures, viewing documents on phones, even playing psp on them so this is definitely nothing new...just fairly new for the US, but lets face it-Korea is way ahead on this sort of technology and its already been out for years here.
Definitely over-rated
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It won't last...
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Reviewed
June 28 2007 2:17:40 PM
32
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46
users found this recommendation helpful.
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Ratings:
3
out of 5
Pros:
features |
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price, storage It is great if you just look at the features. But it will not store as much as the 8GB would lead you to belive. Also the price is not that great knowing a newer faster version of the iPhone will be released in the next few months...
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looks incredible, but way overpriced and overhyped
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Reviewed
July 2 2007 3:15:02 PM
36
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56
users found this recommendation helpful.
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Ratings:
3
out of 5
Pros:
multi-touch, looks |
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ease of use, feels fragile, expensive service I got this phone on friday and so far I'm not too impressed with this phone. At first all the the features were cools to play with but lost their novelty very quickly. Multi touch is cool, but the keyboard is a pain to use. Using this as a phone is not as great as it feels like you're holding a brick to your head, and lets not talk about smudges on the screen from face oils. Over all it just feels fragile in your hands and without the ability to insure this you better not drop this thing... it most likely will not recover. Overall this phone is just ok, more hype than what its worth.
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