Apple iPhone 3G S Reviews
The latest incarnation of the popular touchscreen smartphone, the iPhone 3GS adds some significant improvements over the previous handsets. The iPhone 3GS now includes high speed data access, with HSDPA mobile broadband speeds now available, alongside WiFi, and with Bluetooth connectivity too. The iPhone 3GS can record video at up to 30 fps, and now has a 3.2 megapixel camera. These additions have not impacted the usability of the device in any way; the iPhone still remains one of the most pleasurable phones to use, with multi touch input for ease of use. The iPhone 3GS also comes with a music player, FM radio with RDS, USB, QWERTY keyboard and built-in compass. Available in black or white, there are two memory size options to choose from, with either 16GB or 32GB available.
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Design Features Usabilitylack of battery life is shocking!!
Overall the iphone 3g s is a pretty good utility to have - although as a phone it does have its limitations. Its hard to text on which is one of the basic requirements for a phone - plus the signal does tend to go alot and the lack of battery life is shocking!!
The camera itself is pretty poor and having to download extras such as video camcorder should come as standard. The other issue with it is the serious lack of bluetooth - impossible to go handsfree!!!!
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Design Features UsabilityThis phone is great. When it works!!
This phone is great. When it works!! I upgraded 2 weeks ago and have had nothing but problems. The first handset I had was faulty - it could unlock but then became unresponsive. Apple have a set contract with network providers to deal with all such issues directly, so I had to attend an appointment at an Apple store. They replaced the handset and the new one was fine.
The phone works, but all sounds has stopped. No ringtones, no alarms, no music. Totally dead, bar a fuzzy noise.
I'm still waiting for an Apple store appointment to get this fixed.
Overall Design Features UsabilityThe functions are very easy to use
I bought my iPhone about 3 months ago. I only wish I'd bought one sooner. I'm very impressed with the phone, it looks and feels awsome.
The functions are very easy to use, and the touch screen technology is way more refined and comfortable to use than every other touch screen phone I've ever used before.
Texting it easy and quick, you can turn the phone sideways and it has a qwerty key board. The unique thing about it is that when you use the key board it is really easy to type as fast as you like. Even if you just mash the keys and push the wrong ones the phone will auto correct the word you were trying to type.
Fantastic phone, I would recommend it to anyone.
Overall Design Features Usabilityit's very easy and simple to use compared with other phones
This is a great phone that has everything a person may need on daily basis. They have lots of applications at the application store, there is always at least one application that you'll find useful every time you visit the application store.
This phone can be used by anyone, it's very easy and simple to use compared with other phones.
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Overall Design Features Usabilityvery responsive large touch screen
This is a stunning looking, easy to use phone... that will soon become your best friend.
Beautiful sleek casing with the iconic Apple logo in the reverse of the phone.
The ease of downloading the app's is amazing, you can replace/delete/add app's simply, of which there are thousands.
The very responsive large touch screen is easy to navigate and organise. You will spend hours just doing this.
The ipod section of the phone works just like your normal ipod, holds hundreds of tunes and runs through itunes. The built in speaker is more than adequate for listening to music.
My only problem with the phone is that you can not run multiple apps, which I am sure will be something that will be worked on by Apple.
This is more than a phone, its your social life, your music, your calender/diary/to-do lists, your photo's, your sat nav and so much more all wrapped up in a super cool case.
Overall Design Features Usabilityeasiest and most user friendly phone on the market
One of the most fantastic phones I have had the pleasure to use. Without a doubt the easiest and most user friendly phone on the market, very much a pick up and use phone, no need for lengthy manuals with this one.
The camera however isn't up to the standard of some phones on the market, it does make up for this with beautiful colours but it does need a lot of work and a hopefully improvement to the new iPhone 4.
Overall Design Features UsabilityThe pictures are grainy.
As a proud owner of the iPhone 3GS, overall it is excellent however there are a few pointers I want to make you aware of before purchasing the iPhone 3GS:
Unlike almost all smart phones nowadays which have a camera flash, the iPhone 3GS does NOT!
When taking pictures under ordinary home lighting conditions, the iPhone under performs BIG time! The pictures are grainy.
On the other hand when taking pictures outdoors (weather permitting) I am really impressed with the image quality and the colours.
It is incredibly easy to use incase anyone reading are technophobes.
Upgraded to IOS 4, and the iPhone all of a sudden has new capabilities:
Multi-tasking, BT Keyboard connectivity and ability to create folders for app grouping.
- thus I declare it a Good smartphone overall failing due to its lacking of a camera flash!
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Overall Design Features Usabilityintuitive touch screen technology.
After only a week I couldn't live without my iPhone! I've never been a fan of touch screen, however after a friend showed me theirs I was surprised by how easily I was able to use its intuitive touch screen technology.
The apps are fantastic - we've downloaded mainly free ones which offer a vast choice in reference, gaming and utilities and my whole life is now in one small phone.
The only downsides so far are that the battery life is poor - I have to charge mine daily although I do use it alot, and the camera isn't great - its clear but very low res so not suitable for prints but these are minor and can't recommend this phone enough!
Overall Design Features UsabilityThe rotating screen is great
Unlike other touch screen phones the iPhone is exceptionally easy to use. With its heat sensitive screen there's no accidentally hitting other buttons while your phones in your pocket.
The rotating screen is great which ever way you tilt the phone, the screen moves around with you. Texting is great as the phone keeps your whole conversation for a month so you don't have to keep checking back to see what the previous texts said.
The only down side to the phone is that you cannot zoom in when taking a picture although Apps available to purchase from the app store claim to be able to do this.
Overall this is the best phone Ive had I'm forever playing around with it and discovering new things.
Overall Design Features UsabilityThe only drawback is the signal strength
Right out of the box this phone has the sleak design that will appeal to the modern and techie people of today.
Once I had waited for a couple of hours for the battery to charge so I could turn the phone on and get my grubby mits on it I wasn't disappointed. The inclusion of the numerous apps available to download makes it possible for each user to make the phone their own. To top this the majority of the apps I personally use are free to download.
The wi-fi connection finishes this phone off, its like my right arm has been chopped off if I don't have it with me. The only drawback is the signal strength is not as good as my previous phones.
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Overall Design Features Usabilitymore apps then you could ever wish for
As a mobile fanatic I have had my fair share of mobiles and for me the iPhone 3gs is by far the best on the market. Its easy to use with more apps then you could ever wish for, I like the fact that the memory is very large compared to most phones on the market, 10 out of 10 all the way for me!
Overall Design Features UsabilityNo issues at all with the touch screen
Hands down, the best phone I've ever used. Ease of use is second to none, it looks great and I'm yet to search for an app that doesn't exist.
No issues at all with the touch screen which I've had problems with before on other phone's (Blackberry Storm).
If you're looking for a phone that's reliable and stylish at the same time then it can't be beaten at the moment - until iPhone 4 arrives!
Overall Design Features Usabilityyou can do anything on it
I love this phone, you can do anything on it. Find a restaurant, play games, edit pictures, the options are endless. Although it took me a while to learn how to use it, the same as any new phone. Texting took me a while to get used to, if you spell a word wrong it will correct it and say the right word, genius!
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Overall Design Features UsabilityLove the look of the graphics and the overall aesthetics
The iPhone is the best phone ive ever used. Easy to use interface and the features are fantastic. Love the look of the graphics and the overall aesthetics. Enjoy the apps and being able to access the internet at almost any time. Took a while to get used to the texting but love it now. Battery life could do with being extended. Overall though very pleased.
Overall Design Features Usabilitythis phone is a brilliant piece of technology
The iPhone 3GS is an amazing phone, it has many features that are great. You can also add applications to suit your needs, there are apps such as facebook, yell.com and also weather apps. You can also put apps on for the kids to enjoy, and if you get lost you can add a satnav to ur iPhone, this phone is a brilliant piece of technology.
Overall Design Features Usabilitythis phone has everything you need
There are plenty of copycat touchscreen phones appearing on the market right now but the iPhone is the original and still the best. It's also obvious from the way other touchscreen phones have started displaying their apps that iPhone was a game-changer.
Basically, this phone has everything you need and - if it doesn't - you can be pretty sure an app will be released for it tomorrow. Apps I'd recommend are the free ones to do your banking, find a train, navigate you round the London Underground or Berlin U-bahn, and the simple puzzle games to make the commute go a bit quicker. Most of the time you won't need the games as you can just surf the web or check Facebook - the unlimited data plan makes sure you get value for money.
Basically, it's awesome. You can guarantee continued support too because Apple aren't about to go out of business. And it's GPS-enabled!
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Overall Design Features UsabilityTotally customisable
Awesome!! Totally customisable (except ringtones which you have to be a bit more creative with!)
Facebook, Amazon, Ebay... whatever takes your fancy. I was worried that apps would cost a fortune but so many are free/ £0.25 it's not really a problem.
The camera holds it's own against many other phones but it would be great to see it improved on future versions.
Love it!
Overall Design Features Usabilityreally easy to use once you get the hang of it
This is probably one of the best phones I have ever owned. Infact its more than a phone its email, internet all in one. This phone is perfect, you can get apps for pretty much eveything and is really easy to use once you get the hang of it. Perfect for those on the go
Overall Design Features UsabilityThe design is excellent and user-friendly
The Apple iPhone has just about everything you could want from a smartphone (with a couple of exceptions) plus has the advantage of all the thousands of apps which turn it into something else entirely. The design is excellent and user-friendly, but takes a bit of getting used to if you previously had a Blackberry.
The only minor gripes (so far) that I've discovered are the lack of a radio, which is standard on most phones and the absence of a 'push' facility for email. I think you can purchase an app that deals with the latter point though.
Definitely worth purchasing.
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Overall Design Features Usabilitya "must have" gadget
The iPhone 3GS is one of the most popular phone's around; mainly due to its unique features such as a magnetic compass and super fast processor.
The super fast processor makes browsing the web, opening apps, scrolling and zooming very fast and with almost no lag. Other features include voice activation and MMS.
However many phones created before the iPhone also had MMS capability as well as voice activation and for the price it is currently selling at, the only main differences that the iPhone has are the super fast processor, intelligent accelerometer, multi application use, and a digital compass.
The iPhone is definitely a "must have" gadget, however some of its features are also available on other cheaper handsets and you may wish to evaluate why you are buying an iPhone instead of the cheaper alternatives.
Overall Design Features Usabilitythis is a walking PC
This is quite simply one of the best inventions I have ever seen. Forget it being a phone, this is a walking PC. Watch TV, sky sports, find any info at the touch of a button. A lot more apps can be downloaded at the touch of the screen. Get one now and like me you won't ever get another phone.
Overall Design Features UsabilityBrilliant to run a business on the move
Surprisingly durable design, excellent evergrowing features in terms of applications. Brilliant to run a business on the move, is a lot more than just a mobile phone. Arguably the most advanced mobile phone ive owned, and is now becoming more competitive. Camera is open to improvements, no flash which restricts where images can be taken, overall very impressive bit of kit!
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Overall Design Features UsabilityInternet use is very good
This is a great phone. Easy to use, love all the available apps. Internet use is very good but it does use alot of battery overall. It is a very entertaining phone and when I do find myself bored I get the phone out and play what ever I can find. A great phone and I would recommend it to anyone!!
Overall Design Features Usabilityit's the best phone I have ever had and I would recommend it to anyone
The iPhone 3GS is amazing, it's the best phone I have ever had and I would recommend it to anyone. Even people who are not fans of modern technology will find it easy to use. It feels lovely to hold, looks incredibly stylish and you will be the envy of all your friends by having one.
Overall Design Features Usabilitymusic player is as good as any iPod!
The best phone on the Market. Outstanding, looks good and works well. The apps for the iPhone are brilliant and the list keeps getting bigger. I can watch a film on this phone easy, sat nav is good and music player is as good as any iPod! Would only use this phone as can't imagine any other manufacturer coming up with a phone to out do the iPhone.
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Overall Design Features UsabilityThe applications are great fun and extremely useful
Having used many other phones on the market I have found that the iPhone has the most to offer as a phone. Its so simple to use its un-true even my 2 year old daughter can use it.
The applications are great fun and extremely useful, its true there really is an app for everything.
The iPhone has saved me so much time and money with work as I can receive emails on the move, check and find materials and stock on the move with its quick and easy browser
This is the phone to have!
Overall Design Features UsabilityA fabulous piece of modern design
A fabulous piece of modern design, combined with enough features to keep even the most hardcore gadget addict entertained. Excellent reception quality, great camera and plenty of storage for all your music. Added to this is the almost endless supply of applications to keep you amused forever!
Overall Design Features Usabilitythis phone could not have been easier to get to grips with
I received this phone for Christmas after having my old Samsung for over 3 years. I had been determined I didn't need a new phone and so when I received it I was a bit reluctant to use the new technology. However, this phone could not have been easier to get to grips with. I didn't even need any instructions or any help from Google!
The fact it doesn't have a keypad is brilliant, as the keypad that comes up on the screen adapts to the situation (eg, putting the @ and .com keys in when you're on the internet, but not writing a text message). If you move the phone so the screen is horizontal as opposed to vertical, the screen moves too - which makes texting much easier, and internet websites much easier to read. Because of the large screen, it is even possible to watch videos clearly.
I find it really easy to type on the pad - it is not overly sensitive, and you can move the screen up and down using your finger. Again, you get used to this very quickly. Any applications downloaded are also controlled by your fingers, or by shaking the phone. This is actually fantastic, and I have had no problems with any of the games.
The apps I have got include several games, and a newspaper. I zoom in on the paper "double-pressing" with my finger which works very well.
I have not used the camera on my phone much but I have taken a few photos which are of good quality and the camera, like everything else on the iPhone, is very easy to use.
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Overall Design Features Usabilityextremely easy to operate
Overall an excellent mobile, extremely easy to operate. Having a phone with you where you can download hundreds of applications for any purpose and a large storage capacity you never get bored. The internet function is very handy, its just how its displayed on a household computer and is very helpful on the move. However the battery life is very poor only lasting for around 24 hours and the camera quality is not very good and lacks a zoom fuction.
Overall Design Features UsabilityThis phone is pure genius
This phone is pure genius. It's easy to use. It has a sleak design. The apps you can download onto it are never ending. The only down side with this phone is the battery life, but this is to be expected from this phone. Can't wait for the next iPhone.
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Design Features Usabilityfantastic camera and all my mates wanted to play with it all the time
I upgraded to the iPhone about a week ago. So easy to use, great for texting, fantastic camera and all my mates wanted to play with it all the time. But the battery is not very good. This isn't much of a mobile when it could do with a permanent power supply. My network provider talked me into a replacement handset which is the same. Come on Apple, if you can make such a great phone, why cant you put a decent battery in it?
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Overall Design Features UsabilityThe applications are easy to download and install from the AppStore
I've had this phone now for six months and absolutely love it! I had problems at first with the touch keyboard not turning but that was user error rather than a problem with the phone.
The applications are easy to download and install from the AppStore and it is really simple to transfer data from the phone to the pc and vice versa via iTunes.
The iPod on this phone is great, has a decent volume level too and obviously holds so many tracks. The only thing I haven't really got to grips with is setting a song as a ringtone. Unlike normal phones you cannot just go into the song options and select "use as ringtone" you have to take various other steps.
I'd highly recommend this phone to anyone!
Overall Design Features Usabilityfast connection to internet and just generally great!
I love my iphone! It's easy to use (especially if an Ipod touch has been used before), fast connection to internet and just generally great! The battery life isn't fantastic but lasts me a full day so I just recharge at night. I was worried about damaging the phone so I use a protective case with it.
Overall Design Features UsabilityI love apple products and the iphone doesn't let me down
This phone is a must have, I love apple products and the iphone doesn't let me down. The app store is an added bonus and although the amazing apps are to be paid for, you can get some pretty good ones for free! And sometimes the apps that are expensive go on sale! Fast Internet too!
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Overall Design Features UsabilityThe apps are very good and overall a good phone.
Bluetooth could be better, like being able to send pics and
being able to have proper ringtones downloaded. The apps are very good and overall a good phone. The battery life could
last a bit longer but I guess that is due to how much you use the phone. I am really glad they brought the iPhone out on
more networks as lots more people get to have the same fun I'm having with this phone.
Overall Design Features UsabilityAll in all this is the best phone I have ever owned
After months of trawling the internet on finding a smartphone that fits in with what I want from it. I floated between the iphone and the HTC Hero. Both had what I wanted from function, I didn't need a fully featured camera, but liked a decent MP3 player.
The iPhone camera doesn't have a flash I know, but it takes great pictures of the kids when needed, usually at short notice mid action. I have found the lack of flash no problem as there seems to be a little light enhancement when I have used the camera indoors. Obviously it has an ipod built in, it is very easy to synch with my mac and itunes and the sound is incredible.
Making calls and texts is also very easy and the ease of the on screen keyboard is refreshing when you have been used to an numeric keyboard. The sound of the voice calls is very clear and I have had no issues with dropped calls. The apps store is something else, despite the cost of some apps, there are plenty of free ones available and you can probably get an app to suit.
All in all this is the best phone I have ever owned and would not hesitate to recommend to another. When it is time to upgrade in 15 months, I may even keep the handset instead of upgrading. I wish Apple would allow the price to drop a little.
Overall Design Features UsabilityIt's the easiest phone I've ever used
This is a great phone when you get some apps on it, without them it's pointless paying lots of cash for. It's the easiest phone I've ever used and is fast when moving from various functions.
The annoying things are: 1 charge of the battery doesn't last long, the camera is poor, you cant change your sms alert tone unless it's jailbroken and it's bluetooth is not very good.
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Overall Design Features UsabilityIts a great phone and has all the features you need
I've had my iPhone for around 6 months and love it. Its a great phone and has all the features you need. I am able to store all my contacts, pictures and music as well as download loads of applications. Three friends of mine have since bought iPhones and also love them. I've dropped mine quite a few times (oops) but it hasnt made any difference to the phone aside from a few extra scratches. Still in perfect working order.
Overall Design Features Usabilityapp store is a bonus, especially for games to keep the kids amused
I love this phone, so simple to use, smooth, quick responding, straightforward, it cannot fail to impress. Apparently they have shortened some processes compared to the 3G version and it shows, everything is within a fingertips reach. Battery life is good, sound is good and the app store is a bonus, especially for games to keep the kids amused.
Overall Design Features Usabilityclear quality of videos makes the recordings on the 3Gs a pleasure
If you're looking for a phone which offers more than the ability to call, this is phone for you (that said, even the call features are extra special!).
Although not a huge change from the 3G, the 3Gs is faster - and that's not just a statistic, it feels faster! Opening apps...etc is faster. In addition the 3Gs offers the ability to capture video. Although this is nothing revolutionary, the way to edit videos (by pinching which section to keep) and the clear quality of videos makes the recording of videos on the 3Gs a pleasure. Unlike other phones which record video, the iPhone 3Gs records videos at full screen meaning they are large and a good quality compared to other phones, whose videos are often impossible to watch off the phone itself. A must have phone for all!
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Overall Design Features UsabilityI am not disappointed
It was with eager anticipation that I ordered my iPhone to replace my previous Samsung smartphone when my Orange contract was ending. I am not disappointed.
The handset is excellent to hold and carry, for someone like me who has an Ipod Touch it is the most logical handset to use. Applications are extremely easy to load, and over Christmas more and more of my regular websites were emailing me to offer their new applications.
The only criticism which I have offer is that the camera function is pretty poor compared to the 8mp which my Samsung featured, having said that the rest of the functions and user friendly applications render the Apple to be in a league of its own.
Only problem is I've just heard from a colleague that a new iPhone is due later next year (2010) and I can't upgrade again for 18 months, get one if you can, you will not be disappointed.
Overall Design Features Usabilitybrowsing the web is made effortless
Having had Blackberry and Nokia in the past I can confidently say that as a consumer item, this is the best mobile device on the market and I run a mobile telephone company.
The iPhone text function is better than the LG Arena, and even if you have larger fingers this will not be a problem.
The scroll and enlarge function are such that browsing the web is made effortless and such itmes as google maps are readily usable, unlike on the Blackberry Curve where the screen is too small
Overall Design Features Usabilitysceptical about the lack of keyboard but got used to it very quickly
Fab phone, I was sceptical about the lack of keyboard but got used to it very quickly. The applications that you can dowload are excellent and very easy to do even if you are not very technical. Also you do not need to spend a lot on the applications as there are plenty of free ones.
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Overall Design Features UsabilityWindows Mobile apps seem to be at a stand still
All in all a fantastic phone. A cut above all other phones available in the market at present. I upgraded from a Windows Mobile and thought the functionality of that was good and then saw the available applications that were free and downloadable. These are constantly being updated and the Windows Mobile apps seem to be at a stand still.
Use as a hand held gaming device, check work and home e-mails, share prices, weather forecast, you name it the iPhone can probably do it.
Overall Design Features UsabilityCouldn't live without one now
Can take a bit to get used to all the features and functions but once you get the hang of it, its an excellent phone to have and use. Couldn't live without one now. It even keeps the children amused with all the free games that you can access and download.
Overall Design Features Usabilityvery impressed with this phone however it has a few downsides
I am very impressed with this phone however it has a few downsides. Number 1 is that runs out of battery power alot, I have to charge it 3 times a day sometimes even more, I notice it when I am doing things on my phone like apps, internet etc. If I dont use any that day I only need to charge it once, my last phone I only had to charge twice a week so big shock for me.
The bluetooth on it does not work, it has bluetooth settings and you can switch it on but nobody can send me anything and I cant send anything out, whats the point of having it when it does not do anything is my view?. I sometimes lose sound, I wondered why that is and its because the speaker is under the phone where my hand is covering it, please Apple you could have put it somewhere useful.
You have to use your finger to type which is very hard, my last phone Nokia Music Xpress 5800 I used my nail which was helpful as I have long nails. I had to cut them in order to operate, I was pressing the r letter and accidentally pressing the t letter so if you are thinking of buying this phone and you type in a message move your phone onto its side the screen will automatically change sides and the letter keys are larger which is helpful as it was very hard to do. I bought a pogo stylus which is the only stylus there is for the iPhone and it was not that good ended getting a refund.
The plus side to this is you will adapt and now I am a whizz at it, I dont need to turn the screen round for the bigger letters and I am making less mistakes and I have only had the phone for 3 weeks which is great, I read a review saying the typing was hard but you will get used to it and I was like yeah right, bear with it, it will get better I promise.
When someone sends you a txt with their new number get them to write the number on the txt instead of just saying this is my new number as Apple does not let you save it like that but it will if there is a number typed into the txt which is helpful but annoying at the same time.
I got carried away and downloaded a whole load of free apps and I soon noticed that there was alot of free apps and to take my time my phone was full of them so I tried to go to the iPhone settings and I could not delete them, you have to sign into itunes to do that how annoying.
You cant download anything else on your phone apart from the apps that are on itunes etc which is annoying but there is alot of apps and anything I have searched for I have been happy with receiving, there are also alot of time saving apps out there to, I have amazon, paypal, ebay apps on my phone and it is a real great invention I would like to shake hands to the person who thought why not manage your ebay account through a app. I also have the 02 app as well which saves me having to call 02 to know my balance etc.
Now the good stuff, dont believe anything you read about the iPhone being slow, yes it has its moments but it is so much faster than any phone I have had before, its even sometimes faster than my normal broadband and thats saying something and I am not with a mobile broadband either, the good thing also is all 02 pay and go customers get a free internet and wifi bolt on for 12 months which I think costs £7.50 a month rrp. Which is great.
It is not a difficult phone to navigate around as much as people think it is, its not. When I first got it yes I was confused I have never had a phone this advanced before, but once I got into the swing of it I was off. There is even a mobile me link where if your phone gets stolen you can locate it and even wipe off everything on your phone to, a great addition to have but you have to pay although you do get a free trial and a free email address also.
Speaking of email addresses I also have my sky email on my iPhone you just go to settings type in your email address your email password and wow it downloads, my old Nokia used to allow me to view my yahoo one but not my Sky one.
When your buying apps you dont use any of your phone credit either, I went and added £30 on my phone when I first got it to buy some apps and I did not need it as it comes off your itunes account you pay by debit card. Which is very handy to.
The camera on the phone is not the best but when on good lighting it takes a great pic, there is no flash but there is a free app you can download to get flash, there are also other apps where you can change the settings on your camera. Apple is very sly doing it that way giving you the basic camera then you add on what you need and want which is also very clever too as not everybody wants all that fancy stuff they may just want a basic camera.
Anyway I am sure there are other reviews maybe loads of reviews on the iPhone 3gs so I was just highlighting the important points I think you need to know thanks for reading and good luck.
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Overall Design Features Usabilityfar superior to previous touchscreen phones
I have recently got the new iPhone. The touchscreen is far superior to previous touchscreen phones I have had. You can do all the usual - text, mms, internet, camera. The camera seems quite good. Wi-fi and 3 G work really well for the internet. Instructions that come with phone could be improved but the Apple website has more details.
Largely a very good phone, but tricky to work some things out! once you know how though it's very easy!
Overall Design Features Usabilitystill a benchmark to other phone manufacturers
The iPhone has been around more than 2 years, but the iPhone 3GS is the best phone by Apple so far and its still a benchmark to other phone manufacturers.
It's designed to be very easy and friendly to use. Email and ipod feature can be accessed in just one touch by the main screen. Music, videos and ringtones can all be downloaded on iTunes straight to the phone.
One of the plus thinsg about the iPhone is the ability to add on programs. Since iPhone has been around for 2 years, there are more apps to support the iPhone than other phones at the moment. Even better, a lot of the good apps are free so you dont have to pay anything extra.
Its Genius feature suggests what apps, ringtones, videos and songs based on the stuff downloaded to the phone. And if you like social networking, Facebook and Twitter can be accessed within one touch.
Its wifi feature makes it easy to download. I use wifi a lot in my place.
Gaming is excellent due to a faster processor and a 3D chip, and a lot of good games can be downloaded for FREE! Other smartphones on the market may be lacking a 3D chip.
It doesn't have a physical keyboard but its touch screen keyboard is very good with auto correction. Whatever way you hold the iPhone, its virtual keyborad always allows you to type with ease unlike other phones on the market.
The downside of the iPhone is that it doesn't have a flash for low light photography. Plus the iPhone 3GS is based on the 2 year old iPhone, new phones from other competitors seem to offer some features that iPhone misssed.
Overall, I would say the iPhone 3GS is still a very good smartphone on the market as an all-rounder at the moment.
Overall Design Features UsabilityTo call this a phone is like saying the Hilton is a B&B
To call this a phone is like saying the Hilton is a B&B. I had a Blackberry for 2 years before taking the iPhone and I've got to say it's a world apart, it's not just a phone, an MP3 player, a camera but it's a hand held PC and more.
The applications are amazing - the map function is a good free alternative to a sat nav, you can find the nearest bank / fast food outlet/ supermarket etc at the press of a button. Games galore, the list is endless.
There are only two drawbacks to the phone in my eyes:
1. Battery life
If you use the internet or applications, the battery drains quickly and there's no way you can simply swap it with a spare. Mine has drained after 6 hours on occasions, an incovenience when you're not near a charger.
2. Apple Customer Service
Design, function - yes, service - no. The manual is non existant, if you want to know how this phone works you need to go onto the support forums.
Complete arrogance on Apple's part, but as they're so far ahead in other areas they can get away with it. Fortunately most problems are usually solved with a quick Google.
Would I buy this phone again? Most definitely, but be warned - it's not a phone, it's an addiction.
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Overall Design Features Usabilitythe best upgrade I have ever had
Brilliant phone, I absolutely love it, the best upgrade I have ever had! I was a bit worried about having to keep the phone for 24 months due to me getting bored of every other phone I have had in about 2 weeks. As you can keep updating what you have on the phone it is an ansolute genius.
Overall Design Features Usabilityto begin with was quite disappointed that voice activated dialling
I purchased this phone 2 months ago and to begin with was quite disappointed that voice activated dialling did not work with a Bluetooth headset. Happily, Apple have updated the firmware, so this now works perfectly.
There are thousands of apps available for the phone, some free and some paid for. With the amount of apps available, it is easy to customise your phone exactly how you want it for little or no cost.
Overall Design Features Usabilitythe camera is one feature that hasn't really got any better
Its absolutely wicked, the new features make a good phone even better. Being able to copy and paste and video record is worth upgrading your phone just for these new abilities even though the camera is one feature that hasn't really got any better.
Apple make a big deal about how user friendly the camera is - it's certainly easy to take pictures (partly because it totally lacks any useful features such as a flash, macro, autofocus, etc that all of Apple's competitors include as standard)
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Overall Design Features Usabilityspeed of startup, applications and the internet is a alot faster
Having previously been introduced to the iPhone world with the 3G, we were quick to jump on the 3Gs bandwagon. A long hunt to find stock eventually found us with a black 32Gb and a White 32Gb 3Gs.
First thing you notice is that the speed of startup, applications and the internet is a alot faster than the old 3G. The design is the same as before, traditional iPhone design at its best, lovely curves...
The box contains the new style charger, which is really just a flat plug that you put the USB cable into, as well as the new head phones with the volume remote. Voice control is also featured on the 3Gs and you can have some fun with it!
Excellent Phone, well worth the money!
Overall Design Features UsabilityI wish the camera had a zoom though
It is a great improvement on the previous model which I also had. Much faster, so easy to use. Applications are great for me - games as well as others such as tube status, restaurant finder. Its also good to navigate with - has so many great uses as well as being a phone. I dont carry my iPod anymore either as it is 16Gb. I wish the camera had a zoom though!
- Standard / Candy Bar
- Black
- Colour Screen
- Built-in GPS
- Video Recorder
- Touchscreen
- Loudspeaker
- QWERTY
- Bluetooth
- USB
- EDGE
- 3G
- 3.0 Megapixels
- Quad-band
- Apple OS X
- MP3 Player
- FM Radio
- 16 Gigabyte
- Face Detection
- Flash
- Auto Focus
Standy Time: Up to 300 hours
Talk Time: Up to 5 hours
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