Apple iPhone 2G - Expert Reviews

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Review summary: - After a 6 month wait, the iPhone has finally launched in the US but has it been worth the wait? Pocket-lint went State side to try it out.

Pros: Large crisp bright touchscreen, the touch sensitive controls including zooming into pictures with just two fingers, the 4GB or 8GB hard drive for your MP3 tracks and movies, Coverflow application, the inclusion of a digital camera, the ability to ...

Cons: No 3G connectivity, no video mode for the digital camera, no zoom for the digital camera, no flash for the digital camera, Bluetooth only works with headsets rather than allowing file transfer, there is no removable memory, the headphone jack has been ...

Verdict: Good, but not without its limitations

Review summary: Phone Scoop takes an in-depth look at Apple's iPhone. Is it the Swiss Army knife of cell phones that Steve Jobs promised? (with video tour)

Review summary: Despite some important missing features, a slow data network and call quality that doesn't always deliver, the Apple iPhone sets a new benchmark for an integrated mobile phone and MP3 player.

Pros: Stunning display, Sleek design, Innovative multitouch user interface, Safari browser makes for a superb Web surfing experience, Offers easy-to-use applications, As an iPod, it shines

Cons: Variable call quality, Lacks stereo Bluetooth support and 3G connectivity, Integrated memory is stingy for an iPod, IPhone must be synchronised to manage music content

Verdict: Despite some important missing features, a slow data network and call quality that doesn't always deliver, the Apple iPhone sets a new benchmark for an integrated mobile phone and MP3 player...

Review summary: While the iPhone is primarily marketed as a mobile phone, it's also the latest generation of iPod, a handheld computer with a web browser, an organizer, a note taker and a camera. Are all of its features worth its $500-600 price, particularly in view ...

Pros: Outstanding web browser and iPod features ; Impressively engineered hardware ; Excellent overall integration ; Easy to set up, sync and use ; Standard iPod dock connector

Cons: Requires a two year contract for mobile service ; Limited to AT&T and its EDGE mobile data service ; No audio or video recording features ; Limited Bluetooth features. return to previous page

Verdict: The iPhone is an extremely well designed and executed product that pushes the envelope in handheld devices. It's an excellent phone, an exceptional new version of the iPod, and a brilliant web browser, plus a good mobile email machine and general ...

Review summary: Stunning display Sleek design Innovative multitouch user interface Safari browser makes for a superb Web surfing experience Offers easy-to-use applications As an iPod, it shines

Pros: Stunning display Sleek design Innovative multitouch user interface Safari browser makes for a superb Web surfing experience Offers easy-to-use applications As an iPod, it shines

Cons: Variable call quality Lacks stereo Bluetooth support and 3G connectivity Integrated memory is stingy for an iPod iPhone must be synchronised to manage music content

Verdict: Despite some important missing features, a slow data network and call quality that doesn't always deliver, the Apple iPhone sets a new benchmark for an integrated mobile phone and MP3 player.