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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.

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Average CNET Reader Rating: 6.7 out of 10

CNET Reader Reviews

  1. July 17, 2008 12:20
    Mediocre
    1.0/5
    I loved the innovative UI and the the design of the iPhone. I also liked the iPod part of it with cover flow and surfing the web on the wide screen. It really is one cool gadget. So much for the good part.

    Unfortunately, as a European user I...  read more »

    - swisskiltbear

  2. July 30, 2008 02:29
    Excellent
    2.0/5
    I am trying to be completely unbiased here. I am a Microsoft alumni, but I also think that Apple is taking over the world with some truly amazing and innovative products. I was open-minded when I purchased the new 3G iPhone, and I truly wanted to fa...  read more »

    - GotMBA

  3. July 19, 2008 07:24
    Good
    1.5/5
    I was an avowed Treo user for years. But I was finally swept up in the iPhone mania and decided to switch over. Yes, I waited in line at 1:00 am with my wife who also desperately wanted the iPhone. We both got the 16gb models (hers in white, mine ...  read more »

    - Semperfi100


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