Apple iPhone 3G review

Adventage: 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.

Disadventage: 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.

Specifications: OS provided: Apple MacOS X; Band / mode: WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM 850/900/1800/1900; Wireless connectivity: Bluetooth 2.0;

source: www.cnet.com

Full Specifications
Manufacturer: Apple
Data services Voice mail, E-Mail, SMS
Service provider AT&T
Cellular enhancement protocol EDGE
General
Built-in devices Camera
Cellular technology WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Dimensions (W x D x H) 2.4 in x 0.5 in x 4.6 in
Band / mode WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Weight 4.7 oz
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Bluetooth 2.0 EDR
Color Black
Combined with With digital camera
Operating System / Software
OS provided Apple MacOS X
Software included iTunes 7.7 or later
Memory
Flash memory installed 16 GB
Phone
Speakerphone Yes
Polyphonic Ringer Yes
Additional Features AGPS
Input Device
Input device type Touch-screen
PDA Features
Flash memory installed 16 GB
Messaging / Data Services
Voice Mail Capability Yes
Short Messaging Service (SMS) Yes
Internet Browser Yes
GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) Yes
Mobile Email Yes
Supported Email Protocols IMAP4, POP3
Messaging / Data Features Microsoft Word support, Microsoft Excel support, PDF support
Audio
Audio input type Microphone
Audio output type Speaker
Digital Player / Recorder
Digital player supported digital audio standards WAV, AIFF, MP3, AAC, Apple Lossless
Display
Display type 3.5 in
Color support 32-bit (128K colors)
Max resolution 480 x 320
Power
Battery installed ( max ) Lithium ion
Max supported batteries 1
Talk time Up to 600 min
Audible Battery Alert Yes
Expansion / Connectivity
Wireless connectivity Bluetooth 2.0
Cellular
Phone style Candy bar
Automatic Redial Yes
Call Divert Yes
Call Hold Yes
Call Timer Yes
Caller ID Yes
Call Waiting Yes
Volume Control Yes
Ringer Control Yes
Conference Call Capability Yes
Computer Link Yes
Call Transfer Yes
Physical Characteristics
Width 2.4 in
Depth 0.5 in
Height 4.6 in
Antenna Integrated
Warranty
Service / Support Details 1-year warranty
GPS
GPS System / GPS Navigation GPS receiver