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3G technology gives iPhone fast access to the Internet and email over cellular networks around the world. iPhone 3G also makes it possible to do more in more places: Surf the web, download email, get directions, and watch video — even while you’re on a call.

The first iPhone 3G Reviews are out!

Looks like the Wall Street Journal's Walt Mossberg jumped the gun and published his online review of Apple's new iPhone 3G on Tuesday night.  Then, the New York Times' David Poque published his review on the front page of NYtimes.com, and Ed Baig from USA Today responded with his review.


There are reports of lines that stretch around the block at Apple stores in San Francisco, CA and other cities around the country, with everyone eager to get their hands on Apple's newest game-changer - iPhone 3G.

Looks like Steve Jobs has another winner on his hands.  With prices starting at $299, we are sure to see more users switching to iPhone.  And if history repeats itself, Apple should enjoy more of the halo effect from iPhone than they did with iPod, as more people make the switch from PCs to Macs.  Good news for Apple and their fans.

Quotes:

Mossberg: “If you’ve been waiting to buy an iPhone until it dropped in price, or ran on faster cell networks, you might want to take the plunge, if you can live with the higher service costs and the weaker battery life. The same goes for those with existing iPhones who love the device but crave faster cellular data speeds. But if you already own an iPhone, and can usually use Wi-Fi for data, you probably should hold off and get the free software upgrade before deciding whether it’s worth getting the new hardware.” (link)

Baig: “Extra, extra: iPhone 3G: The Sequel, is worth the wait….It’s cheaper, faster and a lot friendlier for business. Apple’s blockbuster smartphone already had nifty features such as visual voicemail, a splendid built-in video iPod and the best mobile Web browser I’ve ever used. With GPS newly added to the mix, this handheld marvel has no equal among consumer-oriented smartphones.” (link)

Pogue: “So the iPhone 3G is a nice upgrade. It more than keeps pace with advancing technology, and new buyers will generally be delighted….But it’s not so much better that it turns all those original iPhones into has-beens. Indeed, the really big deal is the iPhone 2.0 software and the App Store, neither of which requires buying a new iPhone. That twist may come as a refreshing surprise to planned-obsolescence conspiracy theorists — and everyone who stood in line last year.” (link)

Walt Mossbergs's review of the iPhone 3G

Ed Baig's review of the iPhone 3G

David Pogue on the iPhone 3G

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