Apple iPhone 3G S
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Meet the fastest, most powerful iPhone yet. iPhone 3G S features video recording, Voice Control, up to 32GB of storage, and more.
Features of the Apple iPhone 3G S include:
- Smartphone: OS X Operating System
- Camera: 3 megapixel camera with photo geo-tagging, autofocus (tap to focus)
- Video Camera: Video recording, VGA up to 30 fps with audio
- Display: 480 x 320 pixels, 3.5 inch touch-sensitive screen
- Music Player: AAC, Protected AAC, MP3, MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 1, 2, and 3), Apple Lossless, AIFF, and WAV formats
- Special features: GPS, digital compass, accelerometer, proximity sensor
- Connectivity: USB 2.0, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, WLAN (802.11b/g), 3.5mm headset jack
- Memory: 16GB or 32GB flash drive
- Talktime: up to 12 hours
- Standby: Up to 300 hours
- Operating Frequency: 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz quad-band plus 3G UMTS/HSDPA (850, 1900, 2100 MHz)
- Size: 115.5 x 62 x 12.3 mm
- Weight: 135g
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Displaying reviews 1 - 100 of 171 (displayed in order of date):
Reviewed by Mohammad on 07/11/2011
It is good phone but not user friendly
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Reviewed by Shinda on 04/10/2011
I've had mine for almost 2 years. Best phone I have owned to date but that doesn't mean it's perfect... ++ It's fast, responsive and has a shed-load of apps available. -- Occasionally, it does freeze or slow down and needs to be turned off and restarted. Sometimes it gets warm for no apparent (to me) reason - again, a restart fixes this. I hate iTunes. It is soooooooo restrictive. If i buy a phone I'd should be able to use it as I like. I would have preferred to use Windows Explorer to copy files to and from my phone, but that's just me. This is what I dislike most about this phone and why for my next phone I will be looking at something with which I have more control.
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Reviewed by Steve on 29/09/2011
I bought into the hype of this phone but wish I hadn't. Even on my O2 network getting a signal is more often than not very difficult. The messsage No Service is one that you will have to get used to with this piece of kit. My friends like them and have upgraded to the Iphone 4 but to be honest I have had better phones in the past which diodn't do anything like as much but were simply better phones and that is surely the primary objective here and not whether it links to Facebook or number of Apps available etc. All in all this phone when it gets a signal is clever but if e-mails are wanted and or a decent phone then look elsewhere, I wish I had.
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Reviewed by Shweta singh on 28/09/2011
Hmmmm i had atleast 200 phones in 2 years of time but this is the wirst phone ever i had htc wildfire , salsa , sensational , nokia n8 , x7 , n97 , sansung galaxy tab , Galaxy S II , wave 575 , blackberry bold 9800 touch , blackberry curve, blackberry storm... These all i had and the list continues.. The thing is that i phone is expensive and it does not hav message forwardin system + it lacks many features !
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Reviewed by William on 26/09/2011
I love my 3GS i have the 32GB model and have no problems with it what so ever, the camera quality is amazing for a 3 megapixel and the phone is very fast with a nice feel to it, so i would recommend this to anyone.
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Reviewed by Leynards on 01/08/2011
iPhone 3GS is still well ahead of competitors in useability etc.
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Reviewed by John on 27/07/2011
It's a great phone & a tv in your pocket well done
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Reviewed by christian on 20/06/2011
the phone is brilliant for browsing the internet and playing on games. But as a phone it is rubbish when u put it up to you face it turns the screen off(like it is supposed to do)but then when u come to hang up the screen stays turned off. But a recent software upgrade has made this fault a bit better.
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Reviewed by Ian. Brock on 09/06/2011
Waiting for my third 3gs previous two cintinually looseing the siganls/no service. Had the phone checked at Apple and Voafone both say it is working correctly. I put the sim card from my 3gs into my other halfs Motorla Defy and get a good signal can browse the web no problem, but the same sim card back into my iphone 3gs no signal /no service not even on 2g. Thankfully in the new 3gs is the same I will be able to change to another model.
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Reviewed by hassan on 08/06/2011
nice n smart fone .
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Reviewed by Ella on 31/05/2011
I love mi 3GS but wudnt get one if u dnt av ur own comp n Internet v hard runnin two iPhones on one comp iTunes abit confusion if nt comp wiz but gettin use t it x
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Reviewed by Cheryl on 28/05/2011
LOVE my IPhone, did have blackberry curve 8520 which loved & didn't think could get any better until played with sisters IPhone & next day took contract out & got my own!! Downloaded so many apps on it & so many to download which are brilliant, sound quality is amazing, ppl have said cameras rubbish but mines brilliant, pics come out fantastic. Would say the only problem I have that it can be on lock & decide to either play me a song or go onto an app!!! Can get annoying at times! Battery life good aswell, have it on from 7am till bed at 11pm & usually still have between 20% & 40% of battery life left so just charge it overnight which no problem as don't need it when in bed.
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Reviewed by dave smith on 05/05/2011
Awful,im getting mine swapped for the 5th time tomorrow and will be selling it and getting something different
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Reviewed by Declan on 05/03/2011
Well, it has everything you want in a phone, but it has one very bad flaw, signal quality and reception is very poor. I had to go to my network provider and get the phone changed to a Nokia, lucky for me, I don't have any reception issues anymore, especially indoors. The iPhone got to three bars at best, whereas the Nokia had full bars. If you want an Apple product, iPod touch still gets five stars. A phone is only useful if have proper reception
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Reviewed by chris on 29/11/2010
Had this phone for about a year now and can honestly say its the best phone ever!!!. although the new iphone with the retina display and 5mpx camera looks hawt!
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Reviewed by Zac Hunter on 19/11/2010
By far the best Smartphone, I have one myself and it's the best! Apple have done a great job making this and I think, thumbs up! My only criticism would be the screen, it is easily smashed. This would be my third iPhone 3GS, I dropped mine twice and the screen smashed but apple happily repaired it for me with a fee of £75, which I think is pretty good.. and well the third replacement of my phone was because it 'went missing'. Some of the apps you get are absolutely outstanding, the camera, well it's okay... (you can get apps to improve the quality of the pictures). The texting is really easy, tricky at first but after a few months your typing will be quick and you wont even have to look at the screen. The notes app is really handy for noting down homework or for the older generation meetings/interviews? Email, it's super handy to be able to have your emails at hand. An also very handy function is multitasking, easier because you don't have to exit the app your on an d try and find the one you want you can just double press the home button and it takes you to the apps that are running. Safari is also top notch, the quality of the web is amazing. You can arrange the apps into folders for instance all the games apps into one and all the social ones i.e Facebook, Msn etc. Zac Hunter, 13 :) Thanks Ps sorry if i've miss spelt something, I'm not that good at it. Same with my punctuation.
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Reviewed by Mohammed on 04/11/2010
I have used it since June 2009 and it is up datable and I am planning to get the new one because the face time and the camera
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Reviewed by Lorna on 16/10/2010
Had the Iphone from January when it came out on tmobile, took a while to work out how to work it. Love it to bits!! battery life not rubbish, i use the internet & text all day every day, my unlimited alowance gets well used & by the end of the night thats my phone just at 13%!! only thing i would say is camera is rubbish, everything else is great!
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Reviewed by missy on 12/10/2010
its an amazing phone it is really interesting and helpful it is amazing
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Reviewed by Duff on 08/10/2010
At first I loved my Iphone 3GS but being a phone geek I'm beginning to miss some features that I took for granted on my E71. Don't get me wrong I personally think the camera and video are better in daylight hours and produced some excellent pictures from a recent holiday, also music capabilities speak for themselves and the app store is great but there is just something missing for me. Could be file transfer or the restrictive features of the phone. I do have to say though that it will take some beating come upgrade time...
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Reviewed by Bill Mammatt on 06/10/2010
The most over rated phone ever. I Have used Apple computers for the last 15 years, but the phone is a big let down, the signal is bad, battery life bad, lots of screen faults. I an now using my 3 year old sony, gets a better signal with the same sim card.
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Reviewed by Jim on 29/09/2010
Brilliant for some stuff you never knew you wanted, not so good for some you absolutely do. Not easy to make a decision on the basis of the polarised views on here. The interface is game changing, the integration of web services is game changing. all the froth about "closed system" and restrictive practices is irrelevant, if you want a smartphone to use internet services and integrated mapping its a joy to use, whist the signals and battery power permit, the games great fun and its a great music player with smart integrated services. I read my daily news paper on it, Goggle with a screen and interface good enough understand the results, settles arguments at a stroke. e bay commerce can be done on the move, up until the iphone nothing really did this, The negatives purely as a phone its not very good, for messaging its only OK and the battery life particularly when doing internet or GPS is inadequate, this thing will let you down unless you're charging it at every opportunity The other problem is that the legacy of the iphone is that everyone else has got much better, many of the features touted as revolutionary by Apple were already present on other smart phones, just buried in un-navigable menus and key combinations, problem is for Apple, guess what they aren't anymore!
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Reviewed by annonamous on 27/09/2010
Amazing phone ! Looks better than the new iphone 4 !!!!!!!!!!!!
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Reviewed by Stanley stuart on 13/09/2010
iPhone 3GS on vodafone not good very poor there server can't cope with the capability of the iPhone 3G coverage is very poor to I would not recommend to buy 3GS iPhone on vodafone and they scam me on Internet usage u have been warned it's up to u
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Reviewed by Shahid - UK England on 19/08/2010
Outstanding Phone - Wouldn't change it unless Apple release a Phone where I can make a call & jump out the other end into receivers location! Does everything I for need for now & lots more :)
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Reviewed by Sadie on 18/08/2010
I bought the 32gb just after xmas, since then ive had major issues with battery, aswell as (randomly) screen goes white and will stay like that for hours, or on other days it will stay turned off and will not turn on. On a regular accurance nobody can ring me (while phone is on with full signal) texts wont come through for hours. Emails fail to send half the time or recieve them. Also one huge problem, updating your computer or getting a new one? Say bye bye to everything u have bought. I have looked up on that matter though, and apperently apple will replace what u have bought, i havnt made that call as of yet though as id like the hundreds of albums ive bought returned to my handset! I had an ipod touch before this phone and to be very honest the battery can last me a good few days listening to music or watching videos. The iphone, a good few hours, even in the airplane mode to stop all the signals draining my battery. There needs to be some improvements. This phone was not worth £550...i could have bought a decent phone and treated myself. It is no where near good for ur money! Im contemplating whether to even bother trying the new iphone 4
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Reviewed by diane knight on 10/08/2010
The I phone is very easy to use but every time I sync with I tunes I have a problem and it does crash I have looked at my phone a number of times and all my contacts have gone so into I tunes if you are out without your laptop you are in trouble, wish I could find a touch phone as easy but without Itunes or apple as they are very unhelpful
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Reviewed by jimbo on 22/07/2010
you have obviously not tried this phone in a low 3g or 2g only area functions are great but as a phone abysmal
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Reviewed by Martyn from England on 17/07/2010
Have had my 3gs unlocked and am now with T mobile.I connected the phone to itunes and it has upgraded the software to iphone 4 standard and also the cellular data settings have upgraded and are set up automatically.Everything works ok I have even got firefox on my iphone to sync with my PC. Who needs an iphone 4 [not yet anyway,wait till Apple have sorted out the phones problems then maybe]
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Reviewed by krisn on 02/07/2010
Great phone so far had it for a week now love it the touch screen is so smooth had a n97 nokia as an upgrade just before christmas and to be honest it was a pile of rubbish the touch screen was so slow it took an age to catch up when scrolling with it my wife has a n97 as well and loves it but i just had to sell mine could not get on with it always wanted iphone 3gs but as i was on 3 didnt think i could but got a second hand one unlocked and now 3 have just started doing iphones so when my next upgrade is due prob go for the iphone 4
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Reviewed by Gav on 21/06/2010
With IOS 4 this phone has just got even better. 6 Stars
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Reviewed by simo on 20/06/2010
The iPhone is the best mobile phone in the world and the next instalation will be even beetter than the curren one. Some may beat it by spesifications E.G. Screen CPU Ect but nothing even comes close when it comes to OS, Apps and expierance in general it is truly an iPhone revolution that will not go away for the next decade, until Android pull there finger out and make android a better expierance, also with the bonus of being open source and the disadvantage of it until they truly embrace that. And they have the chance to overtake the new iPhone by spesifications at least they will have one victory. But unroll the iPhone mania ends Apple will rule until the next decade.
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Reviewed by John on 16/06/2010
Dreadful, overrated hype-machine that is technologically inferior to every other high end phone on the market. Too many lock downs and restrictions, which leaves only the OS which is very good...but that's not enough really. All the features of this phone, except for the apps I had years ago on much older devices and nothing has changed with the release of the new iphone 4....old tech in comparison with other devices in it's class.
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Reviewed by Spyros on 16/06/2010
Well, its a very nice mobile. But! The letters due writting an sms are so small. Do u have any idea how i could make fonts looking bigger? thnx
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Reviewed by Colleen Cumbers on 14/06/2010
i have the iphone 3gs and i think it is amazing. it does everything it says it can, and much more. the voice calling is amazing, because i think it is the only phone that can do that. also it is really easy to navigate, and i havent had a problem with it. it had a great battery life and charges really quickly. the volume is good, and the pause button on the earphones is handy. the internet on the phone is great, and you can get a conncetoion from just about anywhere. the camera takes pictures quickly, however they are not always fantastic, and you cant edit them. but so what.....the quality of the games is amazing, i almost think im on my laptop! the memory is good, and of course you can choose how can GB you want when you get the iphone. the 4gs comes out soon, which is a bit annoying becausei i only just got this iphone. im not going to buy the new one, because it isnt much different, because there wasnt a lot to improve on! the only thing that annoys me, is that you can only have about 10 pagees on the home screen of apps:( this is a bit of a pity, but it is an amazing phone, and i would recommend it to everyone, young/old, boy/girl, phone lover/music lover, talker/texter....anyone.....:)
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Reviewed by zen on 06/06/2010
Best phone I ever owned. Love it
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Reviewed by Dave on 05/06/2010
When you see people giving 5 stars when they are admitting to having problems with their phone,it makes one wonder. While the apps and looks of the phone are top notch,I couldnt even type a text properly even with my small hands so I dont know how others manage. I will stick with my N70 thanks. 3 years of faultless service,never crashed, never froze, never let me down. If I was given an iphone, I would use it but would need my N70 as a back up for emergencies for when the iphone battery dies. The cost is unjustifiable for me. Anyone remember when the in thing was making smaller and smaller phones,well it has reversed now and phones are getting bigger again. Also those that want a camera, buy a camera. Camera phones have a long way to go to compete with my Canon L series lenses
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Reviewed by Ash on 04/06/2010
Most overrated phone I have ever come across, hope 4G will be any good
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Reviewed by sheri3466 on 04/06/2010
I bought my iphone 3GS from Tesco on a 12 month contract, mainly for using the web. I gather Tesco use the O2 network. The phone is a nice, solidly made device, but here are my complaints. It won't link via Bluetooth for ANYTHING, so I can't send pictures or music from one phone to another. I can't even Bluetooth y contacts, so I would be looking at typing for a week into my computer to synchronise them over. I have tried and tried, and still cannot, get decent web speed, and the YouTube application is useless, nothing comes up! So no streaming video, which for me is then a waste of time. It's a shame, as obviously this is not the phone's fault, but the screen shows no 3G, so no chance. It's going back.
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Reviewed by jono on 29/05/2010
The iphone is easily the best phone in the world. The best bits about it are the 12.1mpixel camera. The app thats lets you have slow internet called safari and the other great bit is when it breaksdown and you have to pay£400.
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Reviewed by Maddy on 23/05/2010
OK, so i bought the iPhone 3gs last week and it was one of the best things i've done! It works great, my kids love it, its easy to type with evern if you have big fingers like me!! I love it to pieces and i never leave the house without it, whether i'm going to my friends house or Watering the plants! It's always there, and there's just about every app you can think of! LOVE IT BUY IT ***** 5 star
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Reviewed by Barry Hearn on 21/05/2010
This is the first iPone I have owned I have the 16GB model. I use it side by side with a Nokia N95 8GB, the iPone is brilliant I love it. A couple of things, the Nokia is better at somethings but the iPhone is a pleasure to use. One thing that annoys me is when one sets the device up, one is asked which language, I selected English but I got American English, which is rubbish, but there you are let's hope that is addressed with the new 4G.
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Reviewed by Nick on 21/05/2010
If you have the chance to own a 3gs then take it! this phone is by far the best you can get by a mile!
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Reviewed by Bastounet on 19/05/2010
Incredible tool! So addictive than i can't live without it now. Only bad point: PRICE
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Reviewed by Rocky on 18/05/2010
Jose, you bought the iPhone knowing it had no bluetooth and knowing what memory the phone had, yet you bash the iPhone? I dont believe you had a real iPhone to be honest. I disagree about the screen being unresponsive, the iPhone has probably the most responsive screen in the mobile market. If you dont believe me, do research and you will see this is the case. The iPhone is incredible. I agree about the signal issues but thats pretty much the only flaw on this beast!
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Reviewed by Yemi chrizan on 17/05/2010
Good
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Reviewed by Jamez on 17/05/2010
Lovely phone! It does whatever you want it to do, if not just download it from the app store!! For me, my iphone + sky mobile tv + iphone catchup tv (freeview) is all i ever need. Can now watch all latest and live sports/tv where ever i am even without wifi!! brilliant!!
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Reviewed by Vic on 15/05/2010
I owned 3GS since Feb 2010 and before that I had 3G. I don't know if it's my faulty handset or the 3GS in general but apart from faster internet it's nothing but trouble. I almost never have signal indoors or out, NO SERVICE is almost a permanent fixture, battery life is appauling, lasts 3 hours from 100% charge. misses calls, txt's, and an error message constantly saying "this device is not compatible with iphone" when I'm not even touching it!!! It's in repairs now and I hope they'll get it fixed because despite all the problems, I miss my iphone. I had 3G before that for almost 2 years and never had a single problem with it.
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Reviewed by nazim on 13/05/2010
beautifullllllllllllllllllllll
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Reviewed by Robert on 12/05/2010
A great piece of work. This is a great phone for fun Unbeaten memory on mobile phones, the 32GB Battery and camera could be better A great phone for music lovers Overall v good
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Reviewed by Matthew on 03/05/2010
I am in awe of the iphone but it is way out of my price range I have used it before and so desperately wish it could be mine
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Reviewed by rob on 29/04/2010
no way near as good as some would have you beleive battery life is dreadful your lucky to get a day out of it. 3 megapixel camera is poor for such and expensive phone wish i had waited and got the htc desire much much better. i was a fool
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Reviewed by anne on 29/04/2010
Martin...what iphone you useing as the 3gs as bluetooth
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Reviewed by Jose on 27/04/2010
Bought the phone after all the hype and i have found it a huge expensive waste of time. Camera is honestly rubbish compared to other phones out there. It has a fixed amount of memory and I bought the 16gb and got most of my music on there but now its slow. Bought the sat nav app which was £45 and thought it would be worth it as its cheaper than an actual satnav but it hardly works and got lost a few times. Apps are fun once but your really never going to use them again. The internet is tricky and the touch screen isn't as responsive as it could be. No bluetooth!! Very very over rated. My partner just got the htc desire and I am definitely trading in for it, it is going to be the iphone killer for sure makes the iphone look like something from the stone age. Rubbish and over rated! No stars if it was an option
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Reviewed by Paul on 20/04/2010
In short nobody makes a perfect phone. The range of apps is simply unmatched by anything else and makes it far more than just a phone. Yes you can argue an ipod touch does all this too but it will only do that if connected to a wifi network. The screen and UI is brilliant too. But its let down by many things too including the ease of uploading music and photo's to phone (have to use itunes and if you connect it to a different PC will sometimes wipe everything), then there's camera which has no flash. You can't simply add a 2nd battery and texting is too fiddly on the small keypad. So its 4 stars. Apple could however upgrade this to a full 5 if it fitted 5 megapixel camera or higher with xenon flash, HD video recording, multitasking, an option to connect the thing as a drag and drop hard drive, and reduced the cost of music on itunes to something closer to amazon.
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Reviewed by K on 12/04/2010
What a superb phone! I mean I read some people are saying they hate Apple and think its overpriced....dont get the phone then! Go stick to your Nokia or HTC. I think this phone is without a doubt the best, most addictive gadget I have ever bought. Its a phone, ipod, browser, camera, satnav, games console, internet radio, telly, media centre, plus more all in one!!!! You just cannot get bored of this phone! Ok there are a few reception issues with the phone but thats more network related. Buy this phone, you will not regret it I assure you!!!
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Reviewed by Nasser Aziz on 09/04/2010
I have just bought the iPhone after giving up my Blackberry and have mixed feelings. You lose a lot of control over settings as you cant really customise the phone beyond the restrictions Apple put in place. Network performance isn't great and battery life is terrible. e-mail service is adequate but calendar sync is not great as the iPhone does not recognise ics format files. If you pay to use Apple's 'Mobile Me' service then all these problems disappear but I am not prepared to do this. The Apps store is great, but most of the apps are no more than fancy web pages. They display info available on the web but in a customised format that are available at the push of a button. I know I should be jumping on the iPhone love wagon (I am an Apple fan and have been for years) but I believe fanfare has trumped functionality.
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Reviewed by paul on 03/04/2010
I got the iphone 16gb 3gs in december 2009. At first I thought the apps and web browser were great,and the media player is great. However the camera is rubbish - more like a 2mp than a 3mp, with no flash. reception is bad, considering I'm on O2,and have had no problems with any other handset before. Battery life is awful(had to get a juice pack). At present,I have had TWO replacements.The first handset just died,the second kept turning off.The courier who picked them both up told me he has exchanged loads of them. As a web browser and media player, it is unmatched - however as a phone,it is hopeless!!!
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Reviewed by Harj badwal on 29/03/2010
Awesome phone, easy to use, 3GS is the ultimate device...just that bit better and quicker then BB9700...definately recoment this phone to anyone
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Reviewed by Phil on 29/03/2010
It's just superb. I've had mine now for a month, and I've not had a single problem with it. I'm addicted to the thaang! I've had lots of phones - this is the best, easily!
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Reviewed by Rafael on 28/03/2010
the iPhone(3Gs) was so Good for me but it is really expensive!
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Reviewed by shock due too 2 you on 27/03/2010
wow amazing phone i love it its excellent outstanding the best phone ever made
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Reviewed by Apple Hater on 26/03/2010
I hate this phone it has 1 large flaw it is apple i despise and sold mine a month ago. I hate it so much.
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Reviewed by John Burns on 24/03/2010
I have had nearly every mobile device and I can honestly sat that the Iphone 3GS is simply the best mobile device that I have ever used. I cant recommend this enough. Apple are light years ahead from the competition. A few years ago I never though that Apple would have created the best mobile device on the planet.
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Reviewed by Jackie on 24/03/2010
Iphone is simply amazing, not better phone out thereeeee.
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Reviewed by steve on 21/03/2010
This is easy .YOU WILL NEVER SEE A BETTER PHONE trust me .
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Reviewed by Michael on 21/03/2010
Brill phone, does everything you need it to, and its the in thing to have at the min. Not too sure what Gill is talking about, to get the iphone 3gs free from o2, you have to spend at least £45 a month, not £30. And it does have bluetooth, its in settings, general then right there in black and white BLUETOOTH, jees people dont put a product down because it doesnt have a feature you havent been bothered to look for. Also the camera is fairly adequate, come on how often do you need 8Mp camera? if your taking pictures that often surely you need an actual digital camera?
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Reviewed by Mr Thoughtful on 21/03/2010
Well, I've moved from the equally iconic N95-8 to the iphone 3GS 16Gb. Mixed feelings. The iphone rates superbly on style of course. And the apps are out-of-this-world. I've just been outside with the Starmap app, and for the first time in my life been able to identify almost every star I could see. But there are a number of problems Apple could do well to fix. OK - it probably can't fix the major one - that only one app can run at once. But others need attention. The GPS is RUBBISH, which is why Tom-Tom build a proper one into their car kit. The N95 had a wonderful mapping system, turn by turn voice, etc. This has a cut-down Google maps, and no voice directions. Syncing is file thru itunes, but the iphone cannot do Outlook tasks. They vanish. No apps for them. The problem with itunes is that it is continually trying to sell you songs and films - but you have to put up with that to do any linking. Bluetooth and Wifi work beautifully, but to switch them on and off, you have to burrow down thru about 5 layers of settings. Why on earth aren't they in a simple app on the desktop? Battery - I barely get one working day!
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Reviewed by Gareth on 20/03/2010
I never thought I would say that a phone can make you a better person... But the iPhone 3GS really is that good. Off to buy one for the missus tomorrow.
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Reviewed by Gill on 18/03/2010
Just got my new iphone 3gs and it is great, so easy to use with plenty of gadgets I am still a novice with it but finding out how to use it is very simple, I previously had a LG qwerty and was happy with it but glad I got the iphone. Got a really good deal through 02 network, free phone on a £30.00 month contract with unlimited txt and internet
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Reviewed by steve on 18/03/2010
Really dont think its that great. Sold it after a fortnight. Too wide to fit in my pocket, looks very boring, most of the apps are completely pointless and i would never use them. Yes the ui is ok but thats about it. Itunes is the devil in disguise. Poor camera, no bluetooth. I really do find it too much of a girls phone. Got the nokia n97 mini instead and it is so much better.
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Reviewed by Steve on 17/03/2010
I don't know what certain people are complaining about! After years of waiting for the 'right' iPhone to be released I decided to take the plunge on the 3GS (a great deal from Tesco I might add!) In short, I don't know how I lived without it for so long! Okay, the camera isn't the best but it's perfect for casual day-to-day use. If you are really that keen on taking a 'great' photo to enter into a competition then go and buy a proper digital camera with flash, etc! The battery life isn't great either but I have solved this in 3 ways: 1) When I'm at work I plug the charger cable into the computer, keeping it charged all day. 2) When driving, I keep it charged. and 3) There are some nice little battery packs out there about the size of a box of tic-tacs (I got one from Amazon for about £12) which effectively doubles the battery life - handy if you're ever caught short for battery life! The benefits of the phone are phenomenal. Apart from being a phone and iPod, it's also my number one device for emails, facebook, keeping an eye on the footy scores, schedule, TomTom, contacts, trading, etc, etc, etc! In short, it's a great phone and it only has limitations depending on your viewpoint!
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Reviewed by Gray Notting on 17/03/2010
wow, 3GS! I want to kiss my iphone, i love it. I am working as a designer, so I really need gorgeous graphics on the phone. I buy this phone on myefox uk shop, i think i need to say some about 3GS. who has this phone can share with me. I am a iphone fans....love it love it love it
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Reviewed by STEVEN on 16/03/2010
BANG ON Don-UK
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Reviewed by john craig on 14/03/2010
I bought my wife one of these for Xmas. Easily the best smart phone ever made. My contract is up for renewal shortly and I'll be getting one of these
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Reviewed by Don-UK on 13/03/2010
I aint ashamed to admit that I am over 60 and bought this on a whim, well you can`t take your dosh with you can you. I am a mobile phone freak, love trying new ones. This is the classiest one I ever had. It just oozes class right down to the quality of the plug and cable even. It is not made of the usual cheap/ nasty recycled plastics that some, even very expensive ones, use. Browsing is an absolute dream as is so fast. I have done some speed tests on it and the results are pretty consistant at 6400+ downstream and 440 upstream, thats kb`s/sec. Picture quality is nothing short of superb, even my fav site, amazon! loads thumbnails etc. as quick as some laptops I have used. Some peeps who duly claim that "their phone is better" A)can`t afford one. B)are jacked off because they didn`t get one. C)can`t use it properly or to sum up are just downright pig headed enough not to buy apple--for no logical reason. It is bar none the best phone money can buy.
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Reviewed by Dodge on 11/03/2010
I love this phone was a bit concerned about size in relation to carrying around in your pocket but it's fine. What really is outstanding about this phone is the fact it does everything so easily and fuss free only downside is you can't bluetooth phone to phone. And this is from someone who has had a lot of mobiles incl N97,N95 etc etc and this is better then them.
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Reviewed by Etienne on 09/03/2010
I love this phone! i've had it for 4 months now. Very easy to use as i had the ipod touch previously so was used to interface. Love the fact that apps can be used with both ipod touch and iphones. Never really interested in mobile games before but the games on the iphone are amazing. Music player is really good and has great connectivity. Also has many accessories available for it. would highly recommend the Iphone 3gs (in black if possible)
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Reviewed by K on 09/03/2010
I see some people are saying the awful N97 and the very plain Nokia 5800 are better. Fair enough thats their view, I have to say the iPhone is magnificent! The best phone out there, go have a play with all phones and see how well the iPhone performs compared to other phones. The iPhone is sharp, responsive, has a beautiful browser (who gives 2 hoots about flash!) has so many apps (so many are free!). This is a must have phone :)
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Reviewed by Mathias on 09/03/2010
Wonderful handset, and so easy to use for me it is the best mobile ever, loving it
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Reviewed by Bob Singleton on 08/03/2010
How can you say the iPhone 3GS is "possibly the best phone / media player / internet device ever" ?? I am a great fan of Apple... I've been using Macs for many years and had one of the first ever iPods... but the iPhone is a disgrace. It is no more than a very expensive gimmick. How can a phone where you cannot send a text message to a large group of people get more than ** is beyond me!! I upgraded to an iPhone from a BlackBerry 9700 because my BB wouldn't sync with my Macs, but I'm going back to the BB because it is a proper business tool. Apple have moved from being a computer company to a manufacturer of mobile juke boxes... what do they know about phones?
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Reviewed by Paul on 06/03/2010
Absoloute shocker paid £600 for this and it keeps crashing every day apps dont work wouldnt recommend
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Reviewed by Stanley Stuart on 03/03/2010
Boy oh boy first of all where does iPhone get 300 hours standby time 48 hours at most me and my friend did testing on 3gs this is a joke I had 3g before I got my 3gs the only reason I bought it so I can text for free on yahoo messenger to my friends in Asia be careful of the battery my friends it will get worse overtime
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Reviewed by iceman on 01/03/2010
I've owned the iphone 3gs for over 8 months and i have to say I am dissapointed. I use my phone mainly for work as well as for personal use the battery on the device is awful, I don't care what people say I have owned a mobile for donkeys years and I know how to fully charge and discharge the battery from the outset. Just google iphone battery problem and you will see the truth now Apple suggest to improve bettery life you must turn off wifi, 3g, push email, reduce screen brightness and check for the emails manually Now what is the point of carrying a device if you have to disable all the functions just so the battery lasts you a day. I accept there are 1000's of apps and games but what are they worth if you don't have a sufficient battery to run them. Now the bluetooth on the device is not even mentioning, it simply does not function as a bluetooth, there is a huge problem of calls going straight to voicemail or simply not connecting if you are browsing the internet. Due to the nature of my work I must recieve each and every call if I miss it then I have lost work simple as that. In the past 8 months that is what has infact happened. Now if this problem is a news to anyone again simply google "iphone going straight to voicemail whilst browsing" and you will get the answer, there are 1000's of people being affected by this issue. I would say If you use this phone as a replacement for ipod and to play games and making calls is not important to you then fine but for a businessman I am going to say its a waste of money. I am moving to Blackberry 9700 as my work is more important to me than carrying a latest gadget that does not perform
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Reviewed by Narayan on 01/03/2010
Hi guys/gals, Bought this phone last month...and being a techie loved its capabilities..wifi is excellent. User interface unmatched..it is a techie's delight..the apps are excellent and best part is lot of them are free at Itunes stores...
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Reviewed by Somebody on 28/02/2010
This fone is unreallll!!!
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Reviewed by Sarah on 28/02/2010
This phone is outstanding as a longtime blackberry fan I swore I'd never get an iPhone but after reading reviews of the 3gs I decided it was time to try one and I will never go back. Yes the phone isn't perfect it has it's downfalls ie no flash for camera, unable to send pics etc over Bluetooth and have to use iTunes but the good points about it make me not care about any off this. I never thought I'd say this but well done apple you've made quite a device.
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Reviewed by ted on 27/02/2010
apple phones are for noobs, like the apple computers, they are far overpriced for what you get... why pay £400 or more for a phone that isnt as good as alternatives, why not get a nokia n97 mini? far better specs, or the nokia N900? or the HTC Desire? all great phones with better specs and hardware, iphones are only good for apps, that is all
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Reviewed by Suffolk girl on 23/02/2010
I have had my iPhone for a month now and I am thrilled with it. It does nearly everything but make the tea!! Was stuck in London traffic the other day not sure if I was on the right road but with the gps map I was assured I was heading in the right direction. Love the keyboard and predictive text....took getting used to but now I think I am typing about 40 words per minute! cool magnifier for cursor positioning too. Could go on and on, no negatives other than camera - I was spooky with my 5MP LG phone camera though! Got to say that this is a great phone with great aps and when it can make the tea I will have reached my Nirvana!!
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Reviewed by Steve on 22/02/2010
Ok we all know the good points but here are the bad from my first hand experience. Firstly bluetooth, or lack of, it is simply too weak, It rarely connects to devices and when it does if you stroll a few feet away it looses connection. Second Battery life, I only tend to get about 8 hours max use out of it and the indicator is bad, it can go from 100% to 60% just after using it to text. The lack of individuality is annoying, ie ringtones and themes. However overall if you can look past theses it really is a decent phone that has very few bugs. But is it really worth the upgrade from 3g to 3gs?? Probably not, especially at the 'new' prices they go for.
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Reviewed by Poocs on 21/02/2010
What a phone, i absolutely love the iphone. for me it was between the iphone or the blackberry and im so glad i made the right decision!!! as for ringtones, u can get your own ringtone by downloading the ringtone app from appstore and it tells you exactly how to get your own ringtones instead of the ones that are pre set. perfect!! 10/10 all the way love it
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Reviewed by King Khan on 21/02/2010
VERY NIICEEE!!! Very good phone!!! ----just the three words to sum it up
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Reviewed by Fergie on 19/02/2010
Dear God, how can Apple live with themselves foisting this junk on the public? As a phone it has zero customisation, no bluetooth?!? and incredibly poor battery life; the camera is worse than useless; and the rest is just tat. Usual Apple, hype hype hype.
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Reviewed by donbof on 19/02/2010
i got one and it waz very gud but i dropp down da toilet and flushed it i going to get a new one in 2013 im very happy
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Reviewed by boby on 18/02/2010
best phone in the world 10 out of 10
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Reviewed by jane on 16/02/2010
I like most peope who werent on O2 had been lusting after the iphone for a while and finally got it last year on Orange. It is just the most easy to use phone i have ever had. I didnt even need to use the instructions. I consider it to be the top phone out there. You can literally do everything you need to on it. HOWEVER there are some drawbacks on this is why i am changing it. The battery life is terrible. If im out and about and using the Ipod function then unless i am going home that night to charge it up i am without a phone by the end of the day as the battery will have died. The camera is also not great, takes quite grainy photos. Plus... and its probably just me but im getting a bid fed up of having everything in one place. My phone is constantly in my pocket (when i have my ipod on)where everyone can see it, and if the phone rings i have no idea who it is so i have to take the phone out of my pocket to answer it anyway. Because of the cost, im concerned about people nicking it and if they did then thats it... EVERYTHING will have gone, phone numbers, email account, etc... SO i have a wonderful phone but dont want to show it off!! I also dont want to use it in the gym because people can still phone me whilst im working out! Personally the ipod touch does everything the iphone does barr phone calls and for a fraction of the price. You can buy on of them AND get a mobile that takes good photos and makes calls for half the price of an iphone! SO this is what im going to do. Like everyone i was sooo excited when i received my prisitine bit of technology but 2months down the line its faults are starting to show. My next upgrade is August 2011... Can i wait till then for a brand new iphone? Because i guarantee i will be hankering after one for the next year and a half but ONLY if they sort the camera out and the battery life! However this phone has converted me into a lifelong Apple fan. Its a brilliant bit of technology and i recommend you try it at least once. You either love it or end up hankering after a "normal" mobile phone...
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Reviewed by kieran ellis on 16/02/2010
this phone rocks i bought and i dropped it in the pond so i have to get a new one it rocks
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Reviewed by Noma on 14/02/2010
I always wondered what the fuss with this phone was about. Can I just say absolutely amazing, this is the best phone I've ever come across. Words cannot describe, ease of use, connects well to the computer, you can get any application you need and most are free. Connects well to the internet and there is ease of navigation. So far I haven't found fault with it.
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Reviewed by chris on 12/02/2010
this is the best thing in the world!! :)
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Reviewed by java on 11/02/2010
the best phone in the world
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