Apple - iPhone (8 GB) Cell Phone Reviews

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4.23 of 5 (by 229 users)

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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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Favorable Review

This will change everything.

JUN

2007

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… read full review »

mac user, early adopter

Kyle
Chicago, IL

Most Helpful
Critical Review

Do Not Drop

DEC

2007

Let me start off by saying that I love my iphone, but I don't think my iphone was ment to go through the hardship of it day to day uses with all of the features that it supports. I take care of my iphone with great care which is why it is so dissapointing when it broke. After about 2 months or so… read full review »

technology lover, willing to pay more for quality

donniemsu
East Lansing, MI

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I've finally caught up!

Mac user, tech savvy, not a gadget geek

JUL

2007

Well, I did it. I bought an iPhone. I ditched my boring Motorola c290 flip phone (read review here). I went from featureless and plain to bleeding edge and beautiful. — — iPhone highlights —… read full review »

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kevin
Chicago, IL

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It might actually be worth the price.

tech geek, early adopter, Mac user

JUL

2007

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… read full review »

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leon
Glen Ellyn, IL

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Why I switched from the Motorola Q to the Apple iPhone

early adopter, reliant on my phone, depending on calendar and contact list, e-mail addict

OCT

2007

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 —… read full review »

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Matt
Chicago, IL

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Love your Mac, need cellphone? Can't be happier than this

gadget geek, early adopter, reliant on my phone, technology lover, tech savvy

JUL

2007

Where do I start? Well, I'd like to address the most obvious crowd. If you already own and love your Mac (redundant?) and you tend to prefer smartphones like the Treo or some Windows Mobile-based device, then there is simply no better option out there for you. — — 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… read full review »

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StevenRJones
River Forest, IL

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Everything You Want & Need At Your Fingertips!

Every day computer user, cell phone user, loving this product, practical, into trying new things, willing to pay for quality

MAR

2008

My husband had been nagging me for months to go buy a new cell phone. Mine worked just fine although the battery was starting to need charging every 3 days but I knew this and expected it. I finally gave in and went to the store to listen to all the hype from a salesman. After hearing of the new data plans and rates being over $100 a month for cell phone charges and the data plan, I calmly stated that I'd rather have a new iphone. The salesman nodded and said that would do everything I needed and only $20 a month tor text messages/data. Basically, you are paying… read full review »

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BayouBengal
Greenwell Springs, LA

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What was I waiting for? This thing is candy!

starting my budget tomorrow, a Mac addict, technically savvy, early adopter, simple is good, creative, willing to learn

AUG

2007

Here was my thought process: I don't need such an expensive gadget. I already have a phone, a camera, an iPod and a laptop. But, I have a birthday this month, and so, a convenient excuse for buying the Apple iPhone. — — 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,… read full review »

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NancyShrew
Chicago, IL

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It's about more than just bells n whistles; I'm more efficient.

doing careful research, txtng dly, appreciative of good service, willing to pay for quality, Every day computer user, depending on calendar and contact list

AUG

2007

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. —… read full review »

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Rion
Chicago, IL

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Worth the wait? You Betcha!

daily computer user, an Apple user since 1989, a Cingular customer, in a 4 iPod family

JUL

2007

Intro — 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… read full review »

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LauraBelle
South Elgin, IL

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A review for existing smartphone users

early adopter, tech savvy, technology lover

AUG

2007

I've used smartphones for years so I'm looking at the iPhone as it compares with other smartphone alternatives on the market: Treo, Blackberry, Sidekick, Motorola Q, etc. — — 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… read full review »

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krschacht
Chicago, IL

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amazing technology easy to use despite minor flaws

technically challenged, technology lover

JUL

2007

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… read full review »

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denbo8
Chicago, IL

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From frustrating to addictive

reliant on my phone, a travel junkie

AUG

2007

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,… read full review »

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LibbyMcMillan
Sanibel, FL

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An Amazing Piece of Technology, however, some limitations.

a fan of clever plots, avid reader, appreciative of good service, reliant on my phone, a bath and body products lover, impressed with this product, nature lover, willing to pay for quality

NOV

2007

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. … read full review »

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rockfund
Redondo Beach, CA

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Loving my new iPhone.

a mobile phone user, thirtysomething, an internet junkie, not tech-savvy, not rich

DEC

2007

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… read full review »

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njchicaa
Beachwood, NJ

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Key Features	Design Mobile Network Type GSM 850 • GSM 900 • GSM 1800 • GSM 1900 Type PDA / Cell Phone Operating System Mac OS X Installed Memory 8 GB Form Factor Smartphone
Memory	Installed Memory 8 GB
Technical Features	Digital Camera Resolution 2 Megapixels Connectivity Bluetooth • USB • WiFi 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 • Bluetooth Wireless Technology • Wi-Fi Operating System Mac OS X
Other Features	Messaging Formats SMS Phone Features Vibrating Alert • Sound Notification • Speakerphone • Hands Free Options Other Features Vertical and Horizontal Display Multimedia Features MPEG4 video playback
Dimensions	Height 11.5 cm Depth 1.17 cm Weight 2.16 kg Width 6.1 cm
Miscellaneous	Product ID 45016720 Included Accessories Headset Release Date June, 2007 Cradle type USB Cradle
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 • 3.5 mm Stereo jack 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 • WLAN 802.11a • WLAN 802.11g • Bluetooth
Battery	Battery Type Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery Standby Time 250 Hours Battery Life 16 Hours
Product MPN	MPN MA712LL/A

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