Apple iPhone 3G 8GB - Expert Reviews

Review summary: It's finally here, the first phone to beat the iPhone. Or is it? The iPhone 3G is out, with high-speed data and GPS and Exchange support and a whole slew of new features. It's been ......

Pros: The design remains iconic, It--'s UI still sets the mobile standard, The multimedia capabilities can--'t be beat

Cons: The new software can be buggy, and lacks the normal Apple refinement, There is a lack of wow this time around, Apple simply brought the features up to par with other offerings rather than giving the customer something completely new

Verdict: The iPhone 3G is a multimedia powerhouse, with a gorgeous design and an interface that remains the standard. If you don't already own one, the iPhone 3G is well worth the $200-300 it will set you back, but what about if you do already have one? ...

Review summary: Everyone knew that it was going to be a resounding success, but now that the numbers are starting to come in, it's starting to sound even more impressive...

Verdict: Even though the servers seem to be down and the launch event wasn't nearly as seamless as they had hoped, Steve Jobs and the rest of the Cupertino crew still emerged with a remarkably successful weekend. Everyone knew that it was going to be a ...

Pros: Multi-touch navigation, HSDPA bandwidth, Exchange and MobileMe support

Cons: Poor GPS implementation, no physical keyboard, poor battery life

Verdict: The iPhone 3G improves on its predecessor, refining its strengths and eliminating some of its flaws. On the way, however, it picked up a few more flaws. Exchange and MobileMe support are appealing, but poor battery life and substandard GPS ...

Review summary: Existing iPhone owners will probably find more excitement in the 2.0 software update than in this latest model. But those who were cautious and waited before buying the original iPhone have seen their patience rewarded by the features introduced in ...

Pros: Bright, high-resolution screen ; fast cellular network ; built-in GPS ; iPhone 2.0 software includes Exchange support and third-party apps ; good audio quality ; no recessed headphone jack

Cons: Low-quality camera ; no video-recording support ; no built-in voice dialing ; limited Bluetooth functionality ; no support for text selection, cut, copy and paste

Verdict: At the top, the most obvious change is the replacement of original iPhone's recessed headphone jack—which required the use of an adapter in order to attach most non-Apple headphones—with one that lies flat. That recessed jack was one of the most ...

Review summary: Phone Scoop takes a look at the new 3G iPhone from Apple. See what sets it apart from the original ... and what doesn't.