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The iPhone 3G adds new features to the popular iPhone. Cut, copy and paste with a tap. Send text, photos, locations, and more. Search across your iPhone. A Phone, iPod, and Internet device in one, iPhone 3G offers desktop-class email, an amazing maps application, and mobile web browser, Safari.
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89 of 93 people found the following review helpful
By A. Ashmore
having owned an iPhone 3g 8GB for 6 months, I can honestly say that in terms of usability, I dont think anything can beat it. From what I have used personally.
The major problem with this handset is that that battery just isnt up to scratch. This caused me to sell the handset and move onto something else.
I found consistently that taking it off charge at 8am on a morning, the phone was at 20% by about half 4. I couldnt get away with the fact I had to take my charger to work with me.
So apple, I might come back to the iPhone in a few years when you have solved the problem.
four stars as I couldnt fault it apart form the battery.
The major problem with this handset is that that battery just isnt up to scratch. This caused me to sell the handset and move onto something else.
I found consistently that taking it off charge at 8am on a morning, the phone was at 20% by about half 4. I couldnt get away with the fact I had to take my charger to work with me.
So apple, I might come back to the iPhone in a few years when you have solved the problem.
four stars as I couldnt fault it apart form the battery.
61 of 66 people found the following review helpful
By Jakub Lichwa
I will start with positive aspects of the phone:
- I think the camera offers very good quality pictures compared to others phones
- dimensions and the general look of the phone is quite attracitve too
- very intuitive and easy to operate
There are few major cons however, due to which I would be unable to recommend this phone:
- I have to reset it every other day as the phone starts working extremely slowly even when typing a message - go to Youtube and type "iPhone freezing" or "slow iPhone" and you will see what I am talking about. This is not only a problem with my single phone, but rather a major issue with others too. I believe iPhone 3GS has already faster OS so the problem is supposedly solved, but I am not 100% so I cannot really comment on that (+ I don't like the fact that I would have to pay a premium to Apple for 3GS, because they fixed something that should be working in the first place).
- the battery life is unacceptable. The phone in medium use will barely last 24 hours - and I don't even play music on it! Sure, someone can say that I can charge the battery when I get back home in the evening, but sometimes people are out for 2 or 3 days and they don't want to bother taking the charger. If you watch Youtube, use apps (especially games, the phone will not last longer than 3 hours at most). Major issue for me.
At the end just a final warning. When you are buying iPhone do not expect that the 200+ GBP for the phone will be the end of your spending. This is just the beginning. All the decent applications cost money. Personally, I got over the "cool" status of Apple and I am going buying a different smartphone.
- I think the camera offers very good quality pictures compared to others phones
- dimensions and the general look of the phone is quite attracitve too
- very intuitive and easy to operate
There are few major cons however, due to which I would be unable to recommend this phone:
- I have to reset it every other day as the phone starts working extremely slowly even when typing a message - go to Youtube and type "iPhone freezing" or "slow iPhone" and you will see what I am talking about. This is not only a problem with my single phone, but rather a major issue with others too. I believe iPhone 3GS has already faster OS so the problem is supposedly solved, but I am not 100% so I cannot really comment on that (+ I don't like the fact that I would have to pay a premium to Apple for 3GS, because they fixed something that should be working in the first place).
- the battery life is unacceptable. The phone in medium use will barely last 24 hours - and I don't even play music on it! Sure, someone can say that I can charge the battery when I get back home in the evening, but sometimes people are out for 2 or 3 days and they don't want to bother taking the charger. If you watch Youtube, use apps (especially games, the phone will not last longer than 3 hours at most). Major issue for me.
At the end just a final warning. When you are buying iPhone do not expect that the 200+ GBP for the phone will be the end of your spending. This is just the beginning. All the decent applications cost money. Personally, I got over the "cool" status of Apple and I am going buying a different smartphone.
78 of 85 people found the following review helpful
By Josh Wright
I have had by iPhone for a while now and still love the feel of it. The plastic replacement for the previously metal back for the phone is much nicer to touch and fits nicely into the hand.
The camera, although specification-wise is not as good as the camera on some other phones it is still brilliant.
The battery power is surprisingly good compared to the amount of energy running all these tasks must take up.
Literally thousands of applications download; some more useful than others. Your iPhone becomes worth the rather expensive original cost you paid for it.
The internet is quicker to open up and load a page than if you had to use a computer and is ideal for simpler tasks.
Also the inbuilt music player which is basically an iPod touch makes playing music amazingly simple.
Typing using the "QWERTY" touch keyboard is a lot easier than it may initially appear. Although one suggestion I would have is the possibility of having an additional stylus allowing hand-writing recognition is you so desired.
An excellent buy and the money will be well worth it.
The camera, although specification-wise is not as good as the camera on some other phones it is still brilliant.
The battery power is surprisingly good compared to the amount of energy running all these tasks must take up.
Literally thousands of applications download; some more useful than others. Your iPhone becomes worth the rather expensive original cost you paid for it.
The internet is quicker to open up and load a page than if you had to use a computer and is ideal for simpler tasks.
Also the inbuilt music player which is basically an iPod touch makes playing music amazingly simple.
Typing using the "QWERTY" touch keyboard is a lot easier than it may initially appear. Although one suggestion I would have is the possibility of having an additional stylus allowing hand-writing recognition is you so desired.
An excellent buy and the money will be well worth it.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Such good condition
Considering this is a second hand phone, it's in such good condition. The phone arrived switched on so the battery life appears to be quite good. Barely any scratches. Read more
Published 3 days ago by Penny Swann
5.0 out of 5 stars
good
This is a decent phone, and i'd recommend anyone to buy it. I got everything i expected it from and it does the job i want it to do. So buy it if you're interested in it.
Published 5 days ago by Mo abdi
1.0 out of 5 stars
Waste
Touchscreen wasn't working, phone unable to unlock, phone locked to sim, speaker not working so unable to make or receive calls. The software is old so cant download some apps. Read more
Published 18 days ago by Urenna
1.0 out of 5 stars
Iphone
The iPhone I ordered hardly does anything it should do. Can't seem to put new apps on it and go on the Internet without a wireless connection
Published 1 month ago by Milly
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good phone
I loved it I now one a iPhone 4 on contract that's how much I love the apples phones such good fun
Published 2 months ago by bethan jones
4.0 out of 5 stars
good for trying out i phones
First time i had tried the i phone myself and i liked it onlyfault i found was that it needed charging every other day
Published 2 months ago by Jacqueline
2.0 out of 5 stars
US phone which won't run certain UK apps
Phone arrived quickly and in good condition. However it now appears its a US phone and so it won't allow you to download certain apps, eg BBC iplayer, which is really annoying. Read more
Published 2 months ago by C. S. Pett
1.0 out of 5 stars
Did not get it
I had to cancel the order as I was waiting for a month and did not get it, didnt think i had to wait that much
Published 2 months ago by ANA
5.0 out of 5 stars
iphone 3g
a really nice phone and is in a good condition plus the phone being cim free was a added bounes thankyou
Published 2 months ago by janet Donkin
3.0 out of 5 stars
iphone 3g
i purchased this iphone off your company and i didnt specify that it needed upgrading to the ios 5 before i can put any apps on it -thankyou
Published 2 months ago by sharleen cunningham
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