Apple iPhone
* display: 3.5-inch 480 x 320 touchscreen
* 2 megapixel camera
* 4GB or 8 GB memory
* Bluetooth 2.0 with EDR and A2DP
* WiFi
* quad-band GSM radio with EDGE
* OS X
* push IMAP email
* 5 hours battery life for talk or video, 16 hours for music mode
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Apple iPhone 3G - 8GB - Black (AT&T) Smartphone
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Apple iPhone 4S (Latest Model) - 16GB - Black (AT&T) Smartphone
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Apple iPhone 3GS - 16GB - Black (AT&T) Smartphone
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Apple iPhone 3GS - 8GB - Black (AT&T) Smartphone
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Apple iPhone 3GS - 32GB - Black (Unlocked) Smartphone
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Apple iPhone 3GS - 16GB - Black (Unlocked) Smartphone| GBP 130.05 (22 Bids) End Date: Wednesday Feb-08-2012 8:49:10 PST Bid now | Add to watch list |
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Apple iPhone 3GS - 16GB - Black (Unlocked) Smartphone
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Apple iPhone 3GS - 32GB - Black (Unlocked) Smartphone
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Apple iPhone 3G - 8GB - Black (Unlocked) Smartphone
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Apple iPhone Reviews
Newsweek has a review of the Apple iPhone and writes, “In a sense, the iPhone has already made its mark. Even those who never buy one will benefit from its advances, as competitors have already taken Apple’s achievements as a wake-up call to improve their own products. … Certainly all those people lining up to buy iPhones will find their investment worthwhile, if only for the delight they get from dazzling their friends. They will surely appreciate the iPhone’s features and the way they are intertwined to present a unified experience. But in the future—when the iPhone has more applications and offers more performance, with a lower price—buyers will find even more value. So smart consumers may well wait for that day.” Link.
The NYTimes has a review of the Apple iPhone and concludes, “both the iPhone and its network will improve. Apple points out that unlike other cellphones, this one can and will be enhanced with free software updates. That’s good, because I encountered a couple of tiny bugs and one freeze. (There’s also a tantalizing empty space for a row of new icons on the Home screen.) … But even in version 1.0, the iPhone is still the most sophisticated, outlook-changing piece of electronics to come along in years. It does so many things so well, and so pleasurably, that you tend to forgive its foibles. In other words, maybe all the iPhone hype isn’t hype at all. As the ball player Dizzy Dean once said, “It ain’t bragging if you done it.”” Link.
The Mossberg Solution from the Wall Street Journal has a review of the Apple iPhone and concludes, “The iPhone’s most controversial feature, the omission of a physical keyboard in favor of a virtual keyboard on the screen, turned out in our tests to be a nonissue, despite our deep initial skepticism. After five days of use, Walt — who did most of the testing for this review — was able to type on it as quickly and accurately as he could on the Palm Treo he has used for years. … Expectations for the iPhone have been so high that it can’t possibly meet them all. It isn’t for the average person who just wants a cheap, small phone for calling and texting. But, despite its network limitations, the iPhone is a whole new experience and a pleasure to use.” Link.
USA Today has a review of the Apple iPhone and writes, “I expected to miss the tactile feel that a physical keyboard provides. I didn’t. Making calls was surprisingly simple. You can flick through your list of contacts or favorites (iPhone’s equivalent to speed dialing) and then tap on a name to make a call or send a text message. The keys of the virtual keypad are large enough so that dialing a number manually — or punching in a code to access voice mail remotely — is easy. I rarely made a mistake. … I’d love iPhone to deliver my company mail, tap into a faster data network and provide expandable memory, instant messaging and GPS. The price could be lower, too. My wish list aside, iPhone’s splash of a debut is worthy of the attention it is receiving.” Link.
The Seattle Times has a review of the Apple iPhone and writes, “If you’re an iPod user who has spent years enjoying the device and thinking how cool it would be if Apple could put a phone and a Web browser inside, your day has come. You can experience the rest of the world through the little screen and white earbuds. If you’re just looking for a phone that can play music, consider the iPhone, but there are cheaper phones with comparable song capacities that work as well or better as phones. Call quality was fine, but no better than on my cheap T-Mobile Samsung or Nextel BlackBerry.” Link.
GadgetLab has a review of the Apple iPhone and writes, “The iPhone is a lifestyle phone, not a business phone. Its onscreen keyboard is surprisingly workable, but still can’t hold a candle to a true QWERTY (even a small one) if you have lots of words to hash out. You can view, but not edit Office documents. And while additional applications are available to extend the iPhone’s capabilities, developers can’t directly access the underlying operating system, which means the full range of potential is still subject to Apple’s omnipresent control. In other words, it’s far more open and customizable than the typical phone, but far less so than the typical computer.” Link.
Christopher Null the Working Guy has a review of the Apple iPhone at Yahoo Tech and writes, “The iPhone is a beautiful and impressive piece of art. It’s miles ahead of so-called iPhone killers like the Samsung UpStage and the LG Chocolate, but it’s still not fully baked. Five years from now we’ll probably all be toting an iPhone-like device with us everywhere we go. It might even look a lot like the original iPhone, but it’ll do a whole lot more and do it much better, too. The telco world’s about to enter a huge era of upheaval and change—almost certainly for the better. But if you buy an iPhone now, in 12 to 18 months, the stripped-down capabilities of iPhone 1.0 are going to look extremely quaint… and you’ll still have another year on your contract! Now that’s really gonna hurt. Bottom line on iPhone: Nice little gadget, but I’ll wait for the next version.” Link.
Apple Insider has a review of the Apple iPhone and writes, “The iPhone is an extremely well designed and executed product that pushes the envelope in handheld devices. It’s an excellent phone, an exceptional new version of the iPod, and a brilliant web browser, plus a good mobile email machine and general organizer. The iPhone’s unique approach to software shoots high above the usability of the software in competing smartphones. While the iPhone has room for improvement, it is a very impressive achievement and simply embarrasses the industrial design, software, and sync features of other mobiles. Expect the value of the iPhone to continue to increase as Apple delivers software updates as promised in its April financials conference call.” Link.
The Gothamist has a review of the Apple iPhone and writes, “for the iPhone’s $599, you’re getting quite a value. The 8GB of solid state storage (the iPod currently can get up to 80gb storage at a cheaper price, but it is just a hard drive and is more susceptible to damage and failure). It has a fully functional web browser, the best iPod ever designed, a 2 megapixel digital camera, and a phone. Given everything included, it really does feel like a good investment. I’ve never experienced a phone OS that has been so zippy. Try in vain with your Blackberry Pearl and touch the screen to move a map or a website around.” Link.
CNET has a review of the Apple iPhone and writes, “the interface and keyboard have a long way to go to achieve greatness. For starters, when typing an e-mail or text message the keyboard is displayed only when you hold the iPhone vertically. As a result, we could only type comfortably with one finger, which cut down on our typing speed. Using two hands is possible, but we found it pretty crowded to type with both thumbs while holding the iPhone at the same time. What’s more, basic punctuation such as periods or commas lives in a secondary keyboard–annoying. If you’re a frequent texter or an e-mail maven, we suggest a test-drive first. … Despite some important missing features, a slow data network, and call quality that doesn’t always deliver, the Apple iPhone sets a new benchmark for an integrated cell phone and MP3 player.” Link.
RegHardware has a review of the Apple iPhone and writes, “Call quality is nothing special. Calls sound like, well, cell phone calls. But the speaker phone - easily accessed, like everything else - works unusually well. Music playback is brilliant – whether you’re listening through headphones or in the open air. And you can’t argue with the look of photos and videos - as long as they’re of decent quality to begin with. … The flipside is that I still haven’t gotten through an entire YouTube video without it stalling on me. … Loading standard web pages wasn’t a problem with Wi-Fi, but it certainly was with Edge. I’ve used my iPhone for half an evening, and already, I wish it had faster wireless access. I’m also wishing it had a better camera. … These complaints aren’t going away, and as I continue to use this thing, I’m sure that others will crop up.” Link.
Digital Trends has a review of the Apple iPhone and writes, “Many of iPhone’s compromises, such as using EDGE instead of HSDPA and no stereo Bluetooth, are an effort to lengthen battery life. iPhone’s battery supplies 8 hours of talk time, nearly twice as much as any other cell phone available, 250 hours standby, 6 hours of Web use, 7 hours of video — enough for two full-length films — and 24 hours of music listening. Your usage is likely to be a combination of all these functions. You’ll likely need a recharge every two days or so. … Apple’s iPhone is a huge leap forward in mobile gadgetry. Unlike other smartphones, iPhone is not only highly functional but addictively fun to use and far greater than the sum of the previously described parts.” Link.
MobileTechReview has a review of the Apple iPhone and writes, “Steve Jobs wasn’t exaggerating when he said this was the best iPod Apple has ever made. The fantastic wide screen display, responsive and beautiful cover flow, good audio quality and support for every file that a regular iPod should make this the darling of iPod fans. The phone works well in terms of volume, voice quality and reception. It’s powerful enough to compete with smartphones but the lack of a physical keyboard and 3rd party applications (including an Office suite) mean it falls short for those with serious business needs. If you simply need excellent email, a superb web browser, RSS and attachment viewing, then it will suffice. This phone does so much so well (my word, the commercials weren’t an exaggeration) and in such new and ingenious ways that it is hard to compare it to any other phone on the market. … The iPhone isn’t perfect, but it’s the most impressive first version of a new kind of device that we’ve seen so far. It’s practical, it’s really fun, it looks great and it’s easy to use. No it won’t replace the corporate BlackBerry, but then again, that’s not the market Apple is targeting.” Link.
MobileBurn has a review of the Apple iPhone and writes, “Considering this is very much a version 1.0 product, Apple is to be applauded for the overall stability of the device and the amazing performance of its user interface. … It might only be an average phone, and it lacks the support for real 3rd party applications a smartphone would have, but it is nonetheless an outstanding device - for the right person. It isn’t going to replace your BlackBerry, and its UI will stifle advanced users, but there is no device on the market today that is even close to being as much fun to use as the iPhone. It is the most entertaining feature phone on the market. I give it a “Recommended” rating. If you are a heavy web and iPod user, though, the iPhone could be your dream come true.” Link.
PCMag has a review of the Apple iPhone and writes, “But the iPhone isn’t called the iPod With Phone. It’s the iPhone and, put simply, it isn’t a very good phone. Call quality was the worst we’ve heard on a high-end device in years. We’re not going to put that on AT&T, either: our Blackberry Curve made much clearer calls at the same time, in the same place. Reception leaves something to be desired. It’s complicated to dial, difficult to send text messages on, and missing all sorts of features that are basically assumed to be in most high-end multimedia phones nowadays.” Link.
Pocket-lint has a review of the Apple iPhone and writes, “So would we sign up for a 2-year contact? It’s a tough one. The iPhone is still a great handset, however, it’s also a handset that comes with multiple downsides; as we’ve listed above. We are going to give it top marks, however before you sign up yourself, you must make sure you are aware of its many limitations.” Link.
Gizmodo has a review of the Apple iPhone and writes, “The real elephant in the room is the fact that I just spent $600 on my friggin’ iPhone and it can’t do some crucial functions that even $50 handsets can. I’m talking about MMS. Video recording. Custom ringtones. Mass storage. Fully functioning Bluetooth with stereo audio streaming. Voice dialing when you’re using a car kit. Sending contact info to other people. Instant friggin’ messenging. Sending an SMS to more than one recipient at a time. … I know these minor things don’t sound like much to bitch over, but the negative sum of these granular functions really bites into my satisfaction; I’ve come to miss the little things as I live with this superphone and realize its staggering shortcomings in the practicality department. And while writers are covering these facts in a glancing manner, alongside the quirky QWERTY, lack of 3G, and weak email support, I feel like they are under emphasizing the flaws in light of the shock and awe of the phone’s Wonders.” Link.
LaptopMag has a review of the Apple iPhone and writes, “Of course, no smart phone is perfect, but the iPhone does a lot of things better than the competition, especially multimedia and Web browsing (at least over Wi-Fi). In general, the iPhone’s interface is what makes it unique, much like the Click Wheel that sets iPods apart. Well, the interface and iTunes integration, which has advanced to the point where it handles everything including AT&T activation. As to whether this device is worth $600 ($500 for the 4GB model)? Let’s put it this way: It’s the best portable multimedia player we’ve ever used. Safari is awesome. YouTube lovers will be in heaven. And you’ll certainly look cool carrying it. If responding to e-mail and fielding calls is your number-one priority, with music and entertainment second, you’d be better off with a device like the BlackBerry Curve. But if your priorities are reversed, you’ll be more than happy with the iPhone.” Link.
PDAStreet has a review of the Apple iPhone and writes, “YouTube uses a special browser for the iPhone, organizing videos into Favorites, Most Viewed and so forth. It works fairly well, though the loading times are long -the chugging EDGE network is probably to blame. … Criticisms aside, there is no other phone integrating all these various needs into the number one music player. The next generation of iPhones should be smokin’, but for a first effort, the current models are worth the time and, perhaps, the money. Visit an Apple or AT&T store to try before you buy.” Link.
MacWorld has a review of the Apple iPhone and writes, “the iPhone’s positives vastly outweigh its negatives. It’s a beautiful piece of hardware with a gorgeous high-resolution screen and a carefully designed, beautiful interface inside. The iPhone’s touchscreen keyboard will end up pleasing all but the most resistant Blackberry thumb-typers, making it an excellent device for e-mail. Its Safari browser cleverly condenses full-blown Web pages into a format that’s readable on a small screen. Its iPod features make it a versatile audio player and a drop-dead gorgeous video player. And, yes, it does pretty well at making phone calls, too. To put it more simply: The iPhone is the real deal. It’s a product that has already changed the way people look at the devices they carry in their pockets and purses. After only a few days with mine, the prospect of carrying a cellphone with me wherever I go no longer fills me with begrudging acceptance, but actual excitement.” Link.
GearLive has a review of the Apple iPhone and gives it an 8 out of 10: “We bought the iPhone with reservations - particularly about the EDGE data, yet everything else about the iPhone makes us feel so warm and gooey inside that we’re keeping the iPhone for sure. The iPhone will revolutionize the mobile industry, and for once, I’m pretty damn proud to be an early adopter and on the bleeding edge of tomorrow. … The iPhone is the first phone we’ve ever used that works as advertised, offers a great mobile web browsing experience, great battery life, and is fun to use. We give it a solid 8 out of 10, and would have given it a perfect score if it included a true SDK along with high speed data out of the box.” Link.
Infosync reviews the Apple iPhone and concludes, “In judging the iPhone, the question we needed to answer was whether Apple has indeed made a great phone. Well, they have changed the user experience, and what we expect from an interface. But have they made a great phone? They’ve made the best convergence device, combining the best iPod video with a great Web browser and a full-fledged phone. But is it great? No, not yet, but it will be. The iPhone sets the bar for multimedia phones to come, but it comes up short in many respects, mostly calling and messaging. Had Apple sold the iPhone as a portable media player, it would have been a resounding success, but in many ways its phone capabilities don’t live up to the standard set by the rest of the device. Apple is not a company to sit on its laurels and leave a product to stagnate, so we’re curious about what the future holds for the iPhone line. In the meantime, though, we think that Apple enthusiasts and people who seem predisposed to love the iPhone will not be disappointed. If you’re looking to replace a smartphone, or if you’re wary of being ensnared in an unreasonable contract agreement, you might want to wait or look for alternatives. However, if you understand its flaws and aren’t bothered by them, you will be delighted by the things it simply does right.” Link.
Variety reviews the Apple iPhone and they say, “Apple didn’t invent the idea of a cool phone, as anyone who’s ever owned a Blackberry, Treo or first-generation MotoRAZR can attest. But Steve Jobs’ iPhone goes far beyond cool, so easily combining phone/email/web surfing/media player capabilities that it comes very close to being an essential accessory . Sure, the pre-launch hype was ridiculous, but two months later and despite a couple of annoying version 1.0 flaws the iPhone reveals itself to be nearly worthy of all the praise that’s been showered upon it. No wonder Apple is now rolling out a new iPod Touch with a design nearly identical to that of the iPhone.” Link.
The Bitbag reviews the Apple iPhone and writes, “All in all, as stated, it’s a great device with great potential, but unfairly limited at the moment. Even in its current state, the iPhone is an extremely useful tool, but there are other phones that can do most, if not all, of the things iPhone can do, but very few do all of them better. But in the end, it’s still functional, flashy, and the new hip thing. Is it really for you? In my most honest opinion is to wait it out if you can. Apple’s trend is to release hardware, develop a better piece of that hardware and release it not to long after. Expect to see greater capacity iPhones very soon (the 4 GB has already been discontinued!) with possibly even more functions (better network card!). Unless you’ll die tomorrow without iPhone, it won’t hurt to wait for a superior model.” Link.
Sky News reviews the Apple iPhone and writes, “The overall verdict? It looks fantastic, and operates brilliantly…It’s solid and substantial without being big and clumsy. It’s so easy to use…By coincidence my office issued me with a new Blackberry the day before I got my iPhone. The Blackberry feels like a Ford and the iPhone like a Ferrari - but you won’t need a second mortgage to afford one…The iPhone costs £269, and the monthly tariffs range from £35 to £55 depending on phone usage.” Link.
Telegraph reviews the Apple iPhone and writes, “This isn’t the first such product on the market - BlackBerry and Nokia already allow their customers to access the internet from their phones - but this is arguably the first to be truly user-friendly, with a colourful, easy-to-read screen and a web surfing experience as good as that on any computer.” Link.
BBC News reviews the Apple iPhone and writes, “The iPhone isn’t for everyone - it is not a true Smartphone device, the storage capacity is fixed and limiting for people with large music collections, the camera is low quality, it lacks true internet communication capabilities and the 2G handset is slow for data connections over the cell network.” Link.
The Times Online reviews the Apple iPhone and writes, “Many have said the iPhone’s £269 price tag does not matter and that Apple fanatics and the style-conscious will buy it regardless. They’re probably right. But for O2 customers tired of carting round a phone and a music player - and remember that an ‘iPod Classic’ costs £159 – it’s certainly worth considering…In short: exceptional, expensive, slow at times but a heck of a lot more useful than a regular ‘status symbol’.” Link.
Vnunet reviews the Apple iPhone and writes, “The iPhone probably is the world-changing device that people have been talking about - if only in that other manufacturers will have to run fast to catch up with its usability - but its main drawback is that it’s extremely expensive relative to the phones that most of us already have.” Link.
Trusted Reviews has a review of the Apple iPhone and writes, “The iPhone is one of the most beautifully designed technology products I have ever used. Not only does it look great, but the usability puts even its good looks in the shade. The fact that you need no stylus to use the iPhone, speaks volumes about its user interface. As a music player it excels, as a mobile Internet device it excels, but as a phone it’s strangely disappointing. And when it comes to features, the T-Mobile Vario III is still a far more powerful mobile device than the iPhone…But even with its faults, I love the iPhone - I still find myself using the iPhone, despite having many options at my disposal. It’s just so different to anything else out there and is truly a joy to use. If Apple’s first attempt at a smartphone is this good, I can’t wait to see the second generation product - 3G, GPS and proper Bluetooth please Apple.” Link.
MetroPost reviews the Apple iPhone and writes, “I wasn’t one of those people that waited in line for the iPhone. I let that crowd do their thing and hung back. But once the excitement peaked and you could actually walk into an Apple Store and cop one, I made my move. I bought the third party casing, the thin plastic to cover the delicate screen and proceeded to hack away until my T-mobile service worked just fine with it. Its been about 3 months. What do I think now?..Its still an exceptional product, the concept is brilliant - very “Minority Report”, but there are big features missing, and they’re more glaring than ever. Before you complain that I’m not getting the full iPhone experience because I’m on T-Mobile, I’ll let you know that I don’t plan on ripping into any deficiencies that are related to my choice to stick with T-Mob.” Link.
MacWorld reviews the Apple iPhone and writes,”To put it more simply: The iPhone is the real deal. It’s a product that has already changed the way people look at the devices they carry in their pockets and purses. After only a few days with mine, the prospect of carrying a cellphone with me wherever I go no longer fills me with begrudging acceptance, but actual excitement.” Link.
PC Pro reviews the Apple iPhone and writes, “for all its flaws and there are several this is nonetheless a huge step. Apple has proved that a touchscreen-only device is possible, despite Microsoft’s apparent attempts to demonstrate the opposite. Each time you pull it out of your pocket, the hairs on the back of your neck raise slightly: it’s a joy to use and simple tasks such as checking a text message or firing off a two-line email are still satisfying after weeks of use. Even if you swear you’re not going to buy one, giving the iPhone a quick whirl in a shop might be the last thing you and your credit card do together for some time.” Link.
Camera Core reviews the Apple iPhone and writes, “All in all, the iPhone, for me, is definitely NOT the best phone ever. It does provide innovative tecnology that you can go wow over. But I will definitely stick to what other people are saying - that some functions that are really important should be there. I’m not surprised by this however, Apple is notorious for innovations and trying to do something new, trying to deviate from the norm, which to me is pretty cool. But these left-out functions are inexcusable. I will stick to what I mentioned earlier, the iPhone is an eyecandy to the general mobile phone public. But not to worry, I’m sure the initial public response has reached the higher-ups, so let’s prepare ourselves for a newer version that could possibly support what the public has been clamoring for.” Link.
InfoSync reviews the Apple iPhone 1.1.4 and writes, “In our original review, we complained about a few surprising omissions from the iPhone, and many of these are still absent. MMS messaging is no where to be found, and neither is any Instant Messenger support, though AOL representatives did show a brief demo of an AIM client at the Apple SDK press conference. Voice dialing is also a no-show, and the iPhone has proven itself to be one of the most difficult phones on the market to use while driving, though, of course, driving and phoning should be avoided, anyway. The camera on the iPhone still lacks any adjustable options, and it is impossible to record video on the device…We’re also still not in love with the keyboard. Though we mostly abandoned our Palm Treo 755p for e-mail checking, and completely abandoned it for Web browsing, when we need to send anything longer than a brief SMS, we break out the Palm device. Apple’s software does a fine job of guessing at our intended word, but it isn’t perfect, and tapping the touch screen is not as quick or satisfying as using a dedicated QWERTY.” Link.
Stuff reviews the Apple iPhone and writes, “So does the iPhone meet the hype? This really is the million dollar question, and for me this is a no. Currently the iPhone knocks out the competition in many aspects, but is still someway short of meeting the hype of the “Jesus phone”. Small flaws stop a really good product being a great product!..If you are a techno-freak, and like to use the latest gadgets then you will totally love this phone. If you are a regular mobile user then you should keep using your existing handset, at least until an official version of the iPhone is released for Telecom or Vodafone. And if you’re not into any of the iPhone’s whiz-bang extras (like the superb web surfing) then, frankly, this isn’t the phone for you.” Link.







