why did i give the phone a 3? remember, this is a cell PHONE first and foremost.

My 7 year old kyocera 6035 had 3 things my the 3G iphone dont:

1. Voice dialing


2. Speed dialing (okay... the FAV screen is close)


3. Voice recording (okay... i know 3rd party apps exist. but come on apple... this shoulda been at least a very small app.




One more: copy and paste. my 6035 had a C&P that i took for granted. when i read reports about the 3G not have it, i overlooked it.





But know... 3 weeks into it... i SOOOO miss it. come on APPLE... stick in ver 2.5!!!!!!!





iPod a 5. i never had an ipod before. sony PSP and a pioneed INNO (which is more of an XM radio than an MP3 player).





Internet a big 5!!!!! come one, this was the selling point for me. granted, i wish the safari could do stuff like XM radio and SIRIUS radio media players...





Bundled s/w a 4. i dont know. maybe a voice recorder would be nice. speed dialing... voice dialing... oh wait... it should be less... lol...





Value a 4. i got the kyocera 6035 back then for free after the rebates. i cringe everytime i think i just paid $300 for a cell phone.





oh well. i hope the 2 years go fast. and that apple include the 4 things i mentioned.

I've had 3 weeks to get used to my first iPhone, The 3G. Now is an appropriate time to give it a proper review of the things that I like, and dislike, about the 3G.

At first, i think we were all a little frustrated with the performance of 3G out of the box. The 3G connection has not been the most consistent since launch, but I have noticed improved overall coverage. The speed that 3G allows iPhone users to have at their fingertips is impressive to say the least. It really makes the iPhone finally more than just a phone, but rather a computer in your hands.

Likes:

• VERY user friendly


• Design is improved over v1 iPhone. I like the sleeker presentation and feel of the 3G in the palm of the hand.


• Email, Internet and App functionality all impressive (speed, form and functionality all intersect with the 3G)


• Glass is very scratch resistant


• Customer Support has been stellar to date.

Dislikes:

• 2.0 software is LAGGY. Awaiting a patch to fix this - I wish I could give the software rating a 3.5, rather than a 4.


• Dropped calls happen in areas where 3G signal is low (i.e. inside buildings, etc).


• Apps have been failing (2.0 software issue I believe).


• Data plan seems a little over-priced....But worth it. ;)

I would suggest it to any person who wants something more than a phone. I am not paying for a phone, IMO. I am paying for a multimedia device, and web browser, a place to share photos with others, a Digital Music Player, and a phone...all in one, perfect package.