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Review summary: Like many others waiting in line around the country, we finally laid hands on our iPhone. As we work on the review we'd like to provide you with some shots of the unboxing process, as well as some initial feedback on use with other SIM cards.

Verdict: The back of the box indicates its contents, as well as the activation policy. Note the important part: "minimum new two-year wireless service plan with AT&T required to activate all iPhone features, including iPod features." You don't have to activate ...

Review summary: Apple's hugely-hyped iPhone officially goes on sale today at 6PM EST. The iPhone has been talked about all over the media and in the blogosphere and with that talk comes both criticism and praise. Apple has said that it is industry-changing and will ...

Pros: The Apple iPhone has a stunning display, a sleek design, and an innovative multitouch user interface. Its Safari browser makes for a superb Web surfing experience, and it offers easy-to-use apps. As an iPod, it shines.

Cons: The Apple iPhone has variable call quality and lacks some basic features found in many cell phones, including stereo Bluetooth support and 3G compatibility. Integrated memory is stingy for an iPod, and you have to sync the iPhone to manage music ...

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 cell phone and MP3 player.

Review summary: Welcome to our comparative review of the Apple iPhone; a feature-by-feature matchup against the LG Prada, Treo 750, Blackberry 8800, Helio Ocean, and Nokia N95. To say the iPhone comes with high expectations is like saying the ocean is a little bit ...

Verdict: So is the iPhone a revolutionary device? In some ways, yes. But in others, it's just evolutionary

Review summary: You've got to hand it to Apple: Not only has the company orchestrated one of the most anticipated and overhyped product launches in gadget history, it has also delivered an instrument that, for the most part, lives up to its inflated expectations. The ...

Pros: Elegant yet sturdy design. Innovative interface is not only functional, it's a blast to use. More features than you know what to do with. Excellent calendar and contact management. Seamless integration with your computer. Full-fledged browser and ...

Cons: AT&T's EDGE network is laughably slow. Limited music volume. Won't work with standard headphones. Text-entry is slow compared with two-thumb QWERTY phones. Browser lacks Flash and Java support. Camera doesn't work well in low light. Limited ...