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Apple iPhone 3G review

8.9

Editors' Rating

Excellent

10.0

Members' Rating

Perfect

Typical price:£ 159

Verdict

Apple has taken the iPhone to the next level and added some excellent features, including 3G/HSDPA, GPS and support for Microsoft Exchange email. You still can't send MMS and there's only a 2-megapixel camera, but overall it's a wonderful experience... Read Full Review.

Pros

  • Responsive screen
  • 3G/HSDPA, GPS
  • Flush headphone jack
  • Audio quality during calls

Cons

  • 2-megapixel camera
  • Lack of flash
  • Inability to edit Microsoft Office documents
  • No MMS

Key Specs

Dimensions (W x H x D): 62.1x12.3x115.5 mm
Weight: 133 g
Built-in devices: camera, GPS receiver, phone
Operating system: iPhone OS 2.0
Software included: Mail, Safari, SMS, Google Maps, iTunes, App Store, Calendar, YouTube, Photos, Stocks, Weather, Notes, Calculator
Display size: 3.5 in
Wireless PAN: Bluetooth 2.0+EDR
Wireless LAN: 802.11b, 802.11g
Wireless WAN: GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 1900, GPRS, EDGE, 3G, HSPDA

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