Apple iPhone 3G 8GB - Expert Reviews

Review summary: Finally owning the iPhone 3G should feel like a breathtaking new lease on mobile life. It does, sort of: A pricey, anti-climactic lease.

Verdict: I'm trying to upgrade to iPhone OS 2.0. Apparently, so are thousands of others. After the upgrade "finished", my PC was unable to connect to Apple's iTunes store, which is where new and upgraded iPhones are verifed and activated or re-activated. The ...

Pros: Without exception, the best user interface of any phone. WiFi and zippy 3G network fetch websites faster than a Labrador on a sirloin. GPS with Google Maps integration beats many handheld navigators. Bright, beautiful, highly responsive touchscreen ...

Cons: Battery drains juice faster than a toddler in the desert. AT&T's 3G network riddled with more holes than Krispy Kreme. Want to cut and paste? Bust out the scissors and glue. Plastic back highly susceptible to nicks and scratches. Still no MMS. Did we ...

Verdict: The iPhone 3G is the second generation of Apple's iconic cellular phone. One year ago Apple stormed the wireless industry by introducing their touch screen based device, and just over a year later they have released an updated version that adds ...

Review summary: It's hard to think of any other device that's enjoyed the level of exposure and hype that Apple found in the launch of the first iPhone. Who could forget it? Everyone got to be a gadget nerd for a day; even those completely disinterested in ...

Review summary: The Apple iPhone 3G offers critical new features including support for high-speed 3G networks, third-party applications, and expanded e-mail. Its call quality is improved and it continues to deliver an excellent music and video experience

Verdict: The iPhone 3G delivers on its promises by adding critical features and sharper performance. The iTunes App Store is pretty amazing, and the 3G support is more than welcome. We still have a few gripes, but the iPhone 3G is a big improvement over the ...