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Apple iPhone

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iPhone: Apple's debut into the the mobile world

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4 Jan 25th, 2008 

6 Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful

Advantages:
Sleek, Touch - pad, WiFi, EDGE, Email, Youtube, Safari, iPod

Disadvantages:
Lacks practical features

Recommendable Yes:

Detailed rating:

Look & Feel

Durability & Robustness

Battery standby time

Value for money

Range of features

theteejay

theteejay

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I'm an 18 year old from South Africa trying to spend my vacation constructively .

Member since:24.01.2008

Reviews:2

Apple makes an entry into the world of mobile phones with the release of the iPhone, a cutting-edge piece of technology aimed at revolutionising the cellphone industry. I recently bagged an iPhone and a fair share of delights and disappointments along with it.

The Good:
-Amazing, state-of-the-art touch pad system that facilitates much accuracy, innovative commands (eg, zoom by pinching and stretching) and multi-touch recognition by simply using one's fingers
-2MP Camera: although only 2megapixels, the camera is of very high quality
-WiFi, Edge, Bluetooth, SSH support
-Built-in, high quality Internet Browser (Safari), Youtube Application and Email Application
-Google Map Application, capable of "emulating" a GPS-like system
-iPOD integrated into phone, iTunes support, Standard Audio Format support
-POTENTIAL: The integrated OS facilitates installation of 3rd party applications and many new developments. eg. while the iPhone doesn't come standard with a video recorder, a video recording application is in the works.
-Sleek, sexy exterior
-Highly scratch-resistent touchpad/screen.

The Bad:
-Lack of practical features: MMS, Multiple SMS recipients, Internal camera/Video Conferencing, Standard Video Recording Application, Java Support, 3G/HSDPA
-Battery life quickly depleted
-In portrait mode, touch-keyboard is difficult to use
-Camera lacks basic options/zoom

Overall:
A highly-aesthetic device, perfect for those seeking a more advanced interface, OS and potential; those willing to experiment with 3rd party tweaks; those willing to wait for firmware updates that slowly but surely bring practicality to the iPhone; and those seeking what is, arguably, the sexiest phone on the scene.

My overall rating: 7.5/10
A great phone with even greater potential. 

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tigerthecat 25.01.2008 00:43

Short but sweet review covering all the relevant points. well done.

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