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Protect your iPhone from knocks and scrapes with the Case-mate Fuel Lite Case for iPhone 3G/3GS. Buy now.
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- Touchscreen with pinch and zoom functionality
- Fast access to the internet and email with 3G wireless connection
- Surf the web with Safari
- Google Maps
- Thousands of apps available for download via the App Store
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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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62 of 65 people found the following review helpful
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.
39 of 41 people found the following review helpful
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.
72 of 78 people found the following review helpful
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
Is this product worth the money?
I want to buy this I phone for my daughter but not sure if it is worth the money. My daughter can be clumsy at times and I want to know if it is durable or not! Read more
Published 15 days ago by Mrs. A. Aachoui
Ideal
The iPhone 3g is a brilliant phone for someone who likes to use their phone for everyday purposes, 8GB may not be a lot of memory for some people but if you are someone who don't... Read more
Published 28 days ago by ★ Chris ★
Apple iphone 3G Black 8GB
I received the item with a crack at the back. After 1 week of use it needed a new battery fitted. Working fine now.
Published 1 month ago by Nicoletta
awful
avoid this shop at all costs bought an iphone and paid alot of money for it only for it to break after 6 weeks i took it to a specialist and was told the phone had been stripped... Read more
Published 1 month ago by timmy
Iphone
The phone is great quality for the price. The only problem with it is there is no plug to charge the phone. I only received with the phone the usb wire and the earphones. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Laura
Best smart phone available.
I've owned a number of phones over the last few years. I've had a couple of Android phones and found them to be idea rich but execution poor. Read more
Published 2 months ago by david
broken when purchased
very bad apart from delivery time i recieved the phone which broke within the week after using it once or twice no drops or nocks and it broke with the camera never working very... Read more
Published 3 months ago by buyer
rubbish phone
Apple iphone 3G Black 8GBThis phone was bought through Amazon in the full knowledge of others purchasing repeatedly. Read more
Published 4 months ago by shocked
Superb
The phone is fully-functional albeit locked to orange & T-mobile and comes with all the essential accessories such as, charger, USB cable, headphones and everything for a mere... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Abdul
Wonderful
Having owned this phone for almost 4 months now I have no reservations recommending it to others.
It is the all round package. Read more
It is the all round package. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Courtney Mower
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