Manage updates with the Download AppApple iPhone 3G - 8GB, black (AT&T)
Manufacturer: Apple Part number: CNETiPhone3G8GBBlack
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- Bottom Line:
- The iPhone 3G delivers on its promises by adding critical features and sharper call quality. The iTunes App Store is pretty amazing, and the 3G support is more than welcome. Critical features still are missing, and the battery depletes quickly under heavy use, but the iPhone 3G is a big improvement over the original model.
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CNET editors' review
Apple iPhone 3G - 8GB, black (AT&T) price range: $400.00
- Reviewed by: Kent German and Donald Bell
- Reviewed on: 07/11/2008
- Released on: 07/11/2008
The good: 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.
The bad: The iPhone 3G continues to lack some basic features that are available on even the simplest cell phone. Battery life was uneven, and the 3G connection tended to be shaky. Also, the e-mail syncing is not without its faults.
The bottom line: The iPhone 3G delivers on its promises by adding critical features and sharper call quality. The iTunes App Store is pretty amazing, and the 3G support is more than welcome. Critical features still are missing, and the battery depletes quickly under heavy use, but the iPhone 3G is a big improvement over the original model.
User reviews
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Weak Reception equals bad phone
by conleyt on June 15, 2008
Pros: 3G and other features in that mix are good.
Cons: Poor multimedia support what are they thinking.
Summary: Apple and AT&T would do well to remember it is a phone first. I live in rural New England and the poor reception of the current model has ...
Summary: Apple and AT&T would do well to remember it is a phone first. I live in rural New England and the poor reception of the current model has me looking for a new carrier. I like the iPhone because of its' features but the large number of dropped calls and spotty reception has me frustrated and looking for another phone and carrier. Why couldn't they add multimedia send and receive pictures? That stupid link to viewmypictures does not work most of the time, so it is a waste. I won't get into my issues with itunes. My contract is up soon, if the new iPhone is not a grand slam it will be hello Verizon for me.
0 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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apple's second epic FAIL
by akiraazn15 on June 10, 2008
Pros: addition of 3g and inegrated gps
Cons: still no MMS, video recording, copy and or paste functionality,
Summary: i'm sure all the hipsters who think apple is the above-all, end-all solution to everyone's electronic needs will be besides themselves... however, to those who actually use the ...
Summary: i'm sure all the hipsters who think apple is the above-all, end-all solution to everyone's electronic needs will be besides themselves... however, to those who actually use the features on their phones, this one is terribly lacking. we also have yet to see how seamless the integration of the 3gPhone's push services will be.
i've been using a GSM version of the HTC Touch since it was first released in europe and i'm very content w/ it. With apple's new addition, i'm reassured that my next phone will either be the touch pro or diamond (depending on availability in USA... damn you 850mmhz!)0 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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it's like carrying a piece of glass in your pocket....
by puyallupac8 on August 10, 2010
Pros: - Design... i think that's about it
Cons: - Glass (breaks)
- Battery (it dies when you use an app for 3 hrs)
- Battery still dies EVEN when you are charging
- SLOW!!!
- CRASHES ALOT!!!Summary: I think I've spent more than $500 after I bought this phone
The power button broke so I had to get another one for $200
Glass broke..home button ...Summary: I think I've spent more than $500 after I bought this phone
The power button broke so I had to get another one for $200
Glass broke..home button broke.. LCD broke0 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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in a world where 90 percent cant afford, costly gadgets are snobbed.
by kitmarlow on June 15, 2008
Pros: hidden expenses in a contract drives consumers away.
Cons: low costs are a blessing but not this kind.
Summary: In the philippines where majority are poor and cannot afford luxury items they tend to prefer clones that are well executed, in this case by the chinese producers. So Apple ...
Summary: In the philippines where majority are poor and cannot afford luxury items they tend to prefer clones that are well executed, in this case by the chinese producers. So Apple iphones will surely gather dust. people here are accustomed to low cost texting, videoing loved ones to send to another family member abroad, and wants their young school children to have educational aids thats affordable and a hundred dollar iphone clone is their best alternative, believe me!
0 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Apple
- Part number: CNETiPhone3G8GBBlack
- Description: Cut, copy, and paste with a tap. Send text, photos, locations, and more. Search across your iPhone. Phone, iPod, and Internet device in one, iPhone 3G offers desktop-class email, an amazing maps application, and Safari - mobile web browser. With fast 3G wireless technology, GPS mapping, support for enterprise features like Microsoft Exchange, and the App Store, iPhone 3G puts even more features at your fingertips. And like the original iPhone, it combines three products in one - a revolutionary phone, a widescreen iPod, and a breakthrough Internet device with rich HTML email and a desktop-class web browser. iPhone 3G. It redefines what a mobile phone can do - again. Find your location, get directions, and see traffic - all from your phone. Maps on iPhone 3G combines GPS, Wi-Fi, and cell tower location technology with the Multi-Touch interface to create the best mobile map application ever. Get directions to wherever from wherever. View a list of turn-by-turn directions or follow a highlighted map route and track your progress with live GPS tracking. Just like Google Maps on your computer, Maps on iPhone lets you switch between views of Google Map data, satellite images, and a hybrid of both. Multi-Touch makes the difference. Tap to Zoom, pan, and change your view on the move. Maps on iPhone shows you live traffic information, indicating traffic speed along your route in easy-to-read green, red, and yellow highlights.
General
- Packaged Quantity 1
- Product Type Smartphone
- Form Factor Touch
- Integrated Components GPS receiver,
Digital camera,
Digital player - Antenna Internal
- Width 2.4 in
- Depth 0.5 in
- Height 4.6 in
- Weight 4.7 oz
- Body Color White
Cellular
- Technology WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
- Band WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM 850/900/1800/1900
- Mobile Broadband Generation 3G
- Service Provider AT&T
- Operating System OS X
- Input Device(s) Touch sensitive screen (multi-touch)
Messaging & Internet
- Cellular Messaging Services SMS
- Supported Email Protocols POP3,
IMAP4 - Messaging & Data Features Microsoft Excel support,
PDF support,
Microsoft Word support Communications
- Data Transmission HSDPA,
GPRS,
EDGE - Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g,
Bluetooth 2.0 EDR - Communication Features Internet browser,
Mobile Email client Phone Features
- Phone Functions Call timer,
Conference call,
Speakerphone - Polyphonic Ringer Yes
Organizer
- Personal Information Management Calculator
Media Player
- Supported Digital Audio Standards MP3,
AIFF,
Apple Lossless,
AAC,
WAV
Memory
- Bult-in Memory 8 GB
- User Memory 8 GB
Digital Camera
- Sensor Resolution 2 megapixels
Navigation System
- GPS Navigation A-GPS receiver
Display
- Type LCD display - Color
- Technology TFT
- Diagonal Size 3.5 in
- Display Resolution 320 x 480 pixels
- Display Illumination Color White
Connections
- Connector Type Headset jack - Mini-phone 3.5 mm
Battery
- Technology Lithium ion
- Run Time Details Talk - up to 600 min
Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories Power adapter , Hands-free headset,
Power adapter,
USB cable,
Cleaning cloth - Also Included 8 GB
Product series
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Apple iPhone 3G - 16GB, black (AT&T)
Manufacturer: Apple
Specs: AT&T,
WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM,
Up to 300 min,
With digital camera / digital player,
4.7 oz,
2 megapixels,
3.5 in -
Apple iPhone 3G - 8GB, black (AT&T)
Manufacturer: Apple
Specs: AT&T,
WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM,
Up to 300 min,
With digital camera / digital player,
4.7 oz,
2 megapixels,
3.5 in -
Apple iPhone 3G - 8GB, black (AT&T, 0S 3.0)
Manufacturer: Apple
Specs: AT&T,
WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM,
Up to 720 min,
With digital camera / digital player,
4.7 oz,
2 megapixels,
3.5 in
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