Apple iPhone (AT&T)

This review is for the 1st generation iPhone. For a review of the iPhone 3G see my other reviews.

Advantages iPhone 1.0 vs iPhone 3G:

- at present is its ability to be unlocked for use on other cell carriers. If using AT&T, no advantage

- EDGE data plan is $10 cheaper

I've owned a cell phone since 1992. I've always had a "top of the line cell phone" (I've always had AT&T = formerly Cingular = formerly BellSouth Mobility). I've had some really good phones: Motorola v60 "Vader", Nokia 6102i, and a Sony Ericsson T610. Then I've had some REALLY bad ones: Motorola RAZR, SLVR, Sony Ericsson s710a, Sony Ericsson Walkman W400, & most recently an HP iPaq 6515. In my 16 years of having cellphones, I've had over 100 (yes 100+) different models & makes.

I haven't had signal issues w/ many phones, it's always been asthetics that bothered me or the clumsy interfaces.

With every phone I've ever had, no matter how long I've had it; I always had a problem placing a call on hold & answering another call or joining a call into a 3-way call. With the iPhone interface being so well designed & the features so clearly labeled; I don't have that problem any more.

As for the design, the Sony Ericsson s710a was a beautiful phone, but the way it flipped open was awkward. When you opened it, it flipped upside down. You had to open it, then rotate the phone to use it.

With the HP iPaq 6515, I hated the keyboard. It was hard to see, crowded w/ characters & difficult to use w/ my large fingers. This is the problem I face w/ almost all phones w/ physical keyboards except the HTC 8525; which has the best phone keyboard of any phone. iPhone users should try the pogo stylus.

The iPhone keyboard is clear, easy to use, & once you get use to it - allows for very fast typing. I used it more in the first 10 days of owning my iPhone than I ever used ANY keyboard on ALL phones I've ever owned.

The camera on my Nokia 6201i was great, but it was difficult to use & to get pictures off of.The camera on the iPhone is terriffic - the viewfinder & capture buttons are crystal clear. It's easy to get the photos from iPhone to computer for editing.

Unlike most smartphones - that have Windows Mobile - the iPhone has an intuitive interface that's easy to understand & navigate. There's no need to read a manual - it's just simple to understand.

Before the iPhone I hated text messaging ... I texted more in the 1st 10 days than I have in the last 10 years!

Because an iPhone uses standard iPod sync & charge cables, accessories are easy to find.

Battery life is very good - even when utilizing power draining features like Wifi & Bluetooth.

I can actually use the calculator on an iPhone, unlike on other cell phones where you have to figure out what key corresponds to an add/multiply/divide.

The Google Maps feature is amazing w/ the ability to use satellite data. The GPS integration w/ LocateMe is awesome (upgrade to 1.1.

The weather forecast widget is nice to have - especially in the summer so you can plan your outdoor week or weekend spontaneously.

Only complaints:

- Edge data network is acceptable, but I wish was faster
- I'd really like to see bluetooth data exchange so I could sync an iPhone via bluetooth.
- FM transmitters don't work well due to interference

Invaild complaints:

- the keyboard is hard to use - at 1st it is ... it definitely takes getting used to. Once you start letting an iPhone correct your mistakes & just hitting the space bar, it becomes pretty fast

Its great and I love it thank you................................ .............................................................::..::..........

Everything like expected. Very good seller. I wanted a not so old iphone and I think I found it. It looks like new and has all you need. Thanks

I bought the iPhone two weeks ago and was immediately impressed with the number of features available on this inexpensive phone. It has a 2M-pixel camera and speakerphone. The iPhone's size is perfect for carrying in a pocket and the battery has a pretty good lifespan of more then 8 hours. My only complaint is that the menu system on the phone makes you click four times before you can find someone in the address book, set an alarm, or perform a additional functions. Other phones I've owned have simpler menus and get you to important features easily. Overall, I'd recommend the phone if you're on a budget.

i absolutely love the phone i bought, it was worth my money! &it's in way better shape than i thought it was, i was informed about it having scratches on the back by reading about it before i placed my bid, but inorder to even see those scratches you have to look extremely hard! and i am very satisfied with my new phone, and the seller!

It was a really Great item i like it so Much and still enjoying it.
Despite the fact that it didnt come as fast as i sxpected it to, i still enjoyend it and the item was very well describe on the email too.
Thanks

It is a good clean phone, and i am very happy with it. Was slightly concerned, but it was exactly as described.

What is their not to like about the iPhone?
What i love most about it, is the big screen,
rich features, and Google Maps!

The phone is great. It works great the only problem is waiting for a hack to get the new 2.0 firmware

Hello ,it would be also fine to have all manuals and standart charger and head phones:)...............................................................................................

the iphone works great for being used. the thing i like most is that i bought the ipone 2g under apple's one year manufactory warranty....so that means i can still purchase the apple care for it. yeah the phone is very sweet...wifi in a phone!!!!

I NEVER RECEIVED THIS ITEM! So I want to say that its great and I really enjoyed it and that my son got to open his present on his birthday but alas, I never received this item.

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Good people to do buisness with. Shipped with no problems at all! Shipped within 1 day. Excellent Service!

Delivered in a timely manner and received item as described in seller's description. Prompt email reply. Good transaction!!

This phone is simply amazing it does everything anyone could possibly want out of a phone. The only flaw it has is when it is dropped it can very easily cause problems on how it functions. Overall this phone is truly amazing.

I'm still trying to unlock phone.I haven't had the chance to unlock the phone. But I think the phone is ok.

all ok.............................................................................................................................+

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iphone arrived in great condition. And very quick turnaround -- I received the iphone in just a few days. . I recommend this seller.

I bought a used iPhone on eBay recently. The used item came as described in near perfect condition, and was quickly registered in iTunes. The original 8GB model was a pleasure to use, however I am reselling as AT&T service doesn't work well at my house or work. Hopefully in the future this will change.

One of the best phone on the market. I love it.
The only one disadvantage for me is its weight - I would love it more if it is half width. Hope for the next-next generation.

i'd been looking forward to buy an iphone since dec. of last year but i got one in april which i ordered last dec. i thought i will never get it I got scam from somebody from outside ebay i think it's a link and i was mislead telling me that my iphone will be delivered once the check cleared bUt it took them 4 months waiting before i got the iphone but when i got it last april i got the fake one comign directly from china iwas very upset and i cant' believed that i'd been scam i told ebay about it but there's nothing they can do 'coz they're not inside ebay only a link advertising their product, But anyway i got the iphone i 'd been wanting so long and it's in good shape like new... thanks again!

I bought Apple i phone in used condition,delivery was quickly,I am satisfied.
In United States are prices of these phones more and more interesting ,quality is very good.

Buyer did not respond to e-mails for 3 days-then he said the phone would be shipped out in a week from purchase. Then he refunded $ but said he was shipping the phone "overnight" without explaining that it was unlocked and then I saw the phone was re-listed-Great Communication-and I was difficult-LOL
Good Luck