Review Detail
Great small computer that is also a phone
| Overall rating: | 5.0 | |
| Phone: | 5.0 | |
| iPod: | 5.0 | |
| Internet: | 5.0 | |
| Bundled Software: | 5.0 | |
| Value: | 5.0 |
I have had my new 16 3Gs phone for a couple of weeks ago. So given that I have had the phone/computer for a couple weeks I figured it was time to put on here what I think of it.
Display: the size is really nice and large. I went from a Motorola Q. It is easily double the size. I have found myself reading newspapers and webpages with no trouble. The enlargement "pinching" is quick and simple to do. The large display has actually made it easy to even check out my checking account activity. The touch screen makes it incredibly nice to move around quickly.
Applications: I have downloaded several. Lemonade stand, White pages, Mapquest, Accuweather, Sudako, flashlight, WSJ, Gas Cubby, Bible reading software, iBomber, and Flashlight. Most of those were free. I really love the active GPS function. More than once I have used it to find my way. The dang thing is a little gameboy too. I love the fact that I can quickly update my schedule on MS Outlook and then synch to update it. I am a shift worker so that is important. Plus it is an iPod.
Battery life: sucks! I am amazed at how pathetic the battery life is on this thing. If I have alot of usage on this phone it is dead in 8 hours. so if you get one then get extra chargers.
Internet: FASSSTT!! It is just as quick as my household wifi. It is amazingly fast!!!
Apple: ok, I was put off at first by the propriatary protections that Apple has put up. Here is an example: ringtones. The only ringtones you can put on the phone are from songs you BOUGHT from Apple. but a little research on the net and I was able to put my Sanford and Son ringtone on the phone for free. I don't know who to blame, but I still ticked I can't send/receive pics through text messages (MMS).
Camera/Video: the camera has a auto focus function. it is nice. what else is there to say? I haven't taken a ton of pics with it yet.
if you only use a cellphone as a phone then you don't need this. but if you like the games, mapquest, GPS, touch screen, and basically a tiny computer then it is well worth the $$. I am glad I got it.
And for $32 a year I am insuring it through my insurance agent. This is not a phone. this is a small computer that also makes phone calls.
