Apple - iPhone (8 GB) Cell Phone Review Summary
The Apple iPhone is a hit with self-tagged Mac addicts and tech savvy consumers. They say the Apple iPhone is “candy” and they “couldn’t be happier”. Across the board, they generally think it is one of the best smartphones on the market with near seamless integration with the Mac. In a recent survey of our members, iPhone owners reported that they love the flexibility of the technology. They specifically like browsing online, sending and receiving email and listening to music. Follow this path for the full results of the iphone user survey. Learn all the iphone features that people love! If you aren’t ready to make the financial commitment or want to compare the IPhone to other cell phone reviews, you can do that here at Viewpoints.
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So I was one of those crazy people standing in line for hours just to buy a phone. I use the word "phone" lightly because the iPhone is so much more than just a phone. Seriously, it will change the way we use mobile devices to talk on the phone, send messages, check weather and stock, view web sites,...
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iPhone highlights
- Activation: I was a Sprint customer whereas iPhone is AT&T only, so I had to break contract. I was really pleased with how smooth this process was. All iPhone activations occur through iTunes software. I had a couple extra steps to fill out regarding my Sprint account info. Amazingly, my iPhone was fully activated and my number was ported within the time it took to transfer over 3Gigs of music!
- Usability: I wasn't sure...
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I'm torn on this one. I bought it, and 36 hours into it, I'm not sure its going to survive the 14 day return period. In some respects, its the best at its game. Its the first wide screen iPod, which makes a ton of sense for HD TV and movies. Its the first phone with a true browser. The details in the integration of the elements were obviously thought out very well. The Apple-designed widgets/applications are beautiful and well thought out as well. The phone's greatest feature may be that its the first cell phone I've used that doesn't feel like I'm trapped in a horrible Motorola or Symbian user...
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So I finally made the plunge! After several years of being a happy Verizon and Windows Smartphone (Motorola Q most recently) customer, I switched to the Apple iPhone. I used it for several days before I ported my number from Verizon to make sure there were no fatal flaws. Ultimately I decided that the iPhone's strengths outweighed its weaknesses .
Top 4 iPhone Weaknesses
- Contacts and Calendar do not synch "over the air" like they do with Active Sync on the Smartphone. If/when Apple and Microsoft get together to implement the "direct push" software for Exchange server that should enable...
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I have had several Palm-based and Windows smartphones over the years and none of them came close to extending my Mac experience to a handheld device. I also have many iPods, which are great of course but for a limited number of functions. It really wasn't until I began syncing the iPhone with my Mac Book Pro that I began to realize that... review »
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From the very first touch point with the product, I was impressed. It comes in a beautfiully designed little box. Ear buds, a cradle / dock, USB cable, AC power adaptor, and a little instruction booklet called "finger tips" are all tucked inside the box. I hooked up the dock, launched iTunes, and within 5 minutes, I had updated my Cingular / ATT cellular plan, and synched all my contacts,... review »
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The iPhone speaks for itself. Get one in your hands and have the owner run you threw just three features [of its more than 16.] This will let you see how well thought out the iPhone is and how harmonious it works with its user. The iPhone is intuitive and efficient. If you're an active business-person on the go, this is the phone.
ps: the attached photos are taken from my iPhone.
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I started hearing the rumors about the phone last year, once people began to see errant messages about "iPhone" on iTunes. Steve Jobs confirmed the rumors and gave us our first introduction of everything it could do early this fall. Since that moment, I have been watching the calendar and waiting. And waiting. And waiting. Once the big release date came out, I wasn't going to be one of those people in line. Then after I waited a few days, my husband talked me into waiting a month to be sure all the bugs were worked out. He said it was too bad I couldn't see one first to be sure I wanted to... review »
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If I had to summarize my review in one sentence: If you care about having music with you at all times, the iPhone is the way to go, but if you just want a PDA+Phone then there are better options out there.
First, I have to say, the iPhone is beautiful and it's a pleasure to use. It hooks you from the first second, the phone is so intuitive there is virtually no learning curve. It's amazing how well thought out it is. But if you... review »
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Unusual among early adopting gadget geeks, I am technically challenged. For example, I read the editing note beneath this box and I have no idea what Firefox or Camino are. Nevertheless, I purchased an 8GB iPhone on opening day, June 29, and now have a solid two weeks of daily experience. My initial impression was that it was a paradigm changing device. Nothing over the last two weeks has changed that impression. The touch screen is beautiful and works as advertised. It is simple to open the NY Times on line or use its Google Maps feature and zoom in or out by pinching in or out with your index...
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Day 1: Awesome
Days 2-4: FRUSTRATING
Yes, the iPhone has loads of cool functions which I played with right away: loading my photos which expand and contract with my fingers' touch, the clicking sound of the little wheel where I set up time reminders, itunes, weather. Lots of eye candy. It's fun, very fun. And wow, is it pretty.
Once I got down to serious business, however - how to make this phone work for me in my very busy, crazy life of telecommuting, deadlines, travel, constant calls and hourly research.....everything went south. AT&T pulled my data off my old...
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The Apple iPhone is a great piece of technology, however, has some limitations. This all-in-one unit is generally a joy to use daily. When there is no WiFi the edge connection is extremely slow and frustrating to use. AT&T has 3G Technology available and it just bewilders me that they did not use that technology with the new iPhone. I am surprised that the iPhone does not have a video camera nor a flash for the camera. The speaker (singular...just one) sounds poor when the volume is on the highest setting and having another one would have been much better. The touch screen is great...
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The Apple iPhone insanity didn't really reach me until I walked into an Apple store last August. I'm not an Apple person nor am I a technology or gadget geek, so I didn't really understand what all of the fuss was about... until I picked up the 8GB iPhone. Then I knew that I had to have one and it was just a matter of time.
Flash forward about 6 months and I am the proud owner of this device. The cost ($399) really was something that I had a difficult time with. The fact that service for it is AT&T exclusive was another hurdle since we still had at least a year on our T-Mobile contract. ...
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| Brand Name |
Apple |
| Product Name |
iPhone (8 GB) |
| Carrier |
AT&T Wireless None |
| Features |
Bluetooth Camera Cell Phone Battery MP3 Push to Talk Touch Screen Video |
| Network |
GPRS GSM |
| Key Features |
Design Mobile Network Type GSM 850 Type PDA / Cell Phone Operating System Mac OS X Installed Memory 8 GB Form Factor Smartphone, Touch Screen Style Smartphone, Touch Screen |
| Memory |
Installed Memory 8 GB |
| Technical Features |
Digital Camera Resolution 2 Megapixels Connectivity Bluetooth Talk Time 8 Hours Standby Time 250 Hours Input Method Touch Screen Interface Type USB 2.0 • Bluetooth Wireless Technology • Wi-Fi PDA Special Features Vibration Notification • Vertical And Horizontal Display • Sound Notification • MPEG-4 Video Player • Speakerphone Security Features Security Password PC Interface USB 2.0 Operating System Mac OS X |
| Other Features |
Messaging Formats SMS Phone Features Integrated speakerphone Other Features Vertical and Horizontal Display Multimedia Features MPEG4 video playback |
| Dimensions |
Height 4.53 in. Depth 0.46 in. Weight 4.76 oz. Width 2.4 in. Size and Weight Fully Loaded |
| Miscellaneous |
Product ID 45016720 Included Accessories Headset Release Date June, 2007 Cradle type USB Cradle Family Line Apple iPhone |
| Display |
Screen Resolution 480 x 320 Screen Size (Diagonal) 3.5 inch |
| Cell Phone |
Cell Phone Band GSM 850 • GSM 900 • GSM 1800 • GSM 1900 Cell Phone features SMS • Hands Free Options Talk Time 8 Hours |
| Multimedia |
Voice Recorder Without Voice Recorder Audio Output Built in Speaker Built-in Digital Camera Built-in Digital Camera Digital Camera Resolution 2 Megapixels Built-in Music Player MP3 Player |
| Communication |
Wireless Capabilities WLAN 802.11b |
| Battery |
Battery Type Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery Standby Time 250 Hours Battery Life 16 Hours |
| Product MPN |
MPN MA712LL/A |
