APPLE'S IPHONE

Product Review of Apple's iPhone


Apple's iPhone, released on July 29, 2007 in the United States from Apple retail and online stores and AT&T Mobility, is a multimedia and Internet-enabled Smart Phone which goes even further than what was previously available. The iPhone is a mobile phone, camera phone, multimedia player, and has email, web browsing, text messaging, visual voice mail capabilities, as well as local wi-fi connectivity. You can buy an iPhone in 4GB and 8GB capacities for $500 or $600 respectively. In order to use the iPhone, you will need to sign up for a special wireless plan with AT&T. Prices run from $60 to $100 per month depending on the plan.

In the following paragraphs we will review the iPhone's features to help you decide if an iPhone is in your future. Considering the cost of iPod's, you can pay a little more and get a mobile phone with internet and email capabilities too. Read on for more information.


The IPhone as a Multimedia Player

The iPod feature has the best MP3 player on any phone, according to Consumer Reports. Glide your finger over the new iTunes interface to see a 3-D rolodex of available album covers. Your music continues to play even when you switch to other iPhone features. Turn the phone off and you can still enjoy the music. One drawback may be that you can only download songs to your iPod through a connection to your computer.

The iPhone as a Camera Phone

IPhone's cameraphone feature offers a 2MP resolution, which is more than most cameraphones offer. Pretty good photo quality, although certainly less than from a standard digital camera. Some features offered on other cameraphones are missing from the iPhone.

The IPhone as an Email Service

For email, the iPhone gets very good marks from Consumer Reports. Readability is excellent with a variety of font sizes, styles and colors. Word, Excel, PDF, JPEG and HTML attachments are viewable. Can't view zip files or powerpoint displays, though. The inteface provides shortcuts with logos to the major web-based email services, making it easier to connect to your email than with most smart phones.

IPhone's Web Access

Surf the 'net faster with iPhone's Safari web browser and a wi-fi connection. The Safari browser is more computer-like than other smart phones, which filter out website elements. You can view the entire web page, and can zoom in to read it, but it's easy to forget where you are on the page, and even easier to hit a link you don't want to open. You can't download music from ITunes to your iPhone, and if you're not on a wi-fi connection, you're stuck with AT&T's EDGE network, which is slower than the "3G" network used by other AT&T smart phones or the network used by Verizon and Sprint.

The IPhone as a Cell Phone

AT&T (formerly Cingular) is the only phone service provider for the iPhone for the next five years. Users responding to surveys have not given the phone service aspect very good reviews, for the most part. You will need to sign up for an AT&T plan if you buy an iPhone. If you're currently with another provider, cancellation fees with them could run you up to $200, but if you are currently an AT&T user, the termination fee is waived. Plan rates range from $60 to $100 a month. The basic $60 plan gets you 450 minutes of phone time; the next step up at $80 includes 900 minutes, and the $100 plan gives you 1,350 minutes of talk time. All 3 plans include 200 text messages a month, unlimited data services, and visual voice mail. Unused minutes roll over to the next month, too.

Other Features of the IPhone

Other features of the iPhone include text messaging, clock, calendar and calculator features present on other cell phones; view your photos on the screen; have access to stock and weather reports, and enjoy the large 3 1/2 inch touch screen display, too.

Battery Life and Replacement

Claimed battery life is similar to high-end mobile phones: up to 6 hours for web browsing, 7 hours for video playback, 8 hours for talking, 24 hours for music playback, 250 hours for standby. If the battery needs replacing after the one-year warranty, replacement cost is $79 plus shipping and tax. You won't be able to replace the battery yourself. Apple does promise a 3-day turnaround though, as well as being able to rent another iPhone for $29 while you wait.

Resource Index

Audio-Video-and-Cameras:
Plasma TV, LCD TV, MP3 Players, TIVO, Satellite TV, Dgitial Cameras, Digital Camcorders, Bose iPod Speakers, Multimedia Projectors, GPS, Blu-ray Disc

Computer and Accessories:
Choosing a Laptop Computer, Computer Memory Upgrade, Copying a Hard Drive, Dual Monitors, Networking Computers, Microsoft Office, PDA's, Cheap Ink/Toner, Color Laser Printers, Multifunction Printers, Scanners, USB Flash Drives, Wireless Printers, Dell computers, Wireless Routers, Wireless G Routers, Wireless N Routers, Laptop Carrying Cases

Computer and Video Games:
Age of Empires III, Battlefield 2

Entertainment:
Online Gambling, Poker, Routlette, Blackjack, Craps and other Online Games, Online Casinos, Movies, Online DVD Rentals, Home Theater Systems , Home Theater Components, HDTV, HDTV Buying Tips, HD Radio, Portable DVD Players, Magazine Subscriptions

Fun-Hobbies:
Tropical Fish, Aquariums, Scrapbooking, Rubber Stamping, Geneology, Geocaching, Soap Making, Candle Making

Legal:
Criminal Defense Attorneys, Tax Attorneys, Lemon Law Protection, Structured Settlements, Investment Fraud, Bankruptcy Attorneys, Personal Injury Attorneys, Family Law

CellPhones-and-Communication
Cell Phones, Cell Phone Carriers, Prepaid Cell Phone Plans, Cell Phone Ringtones, Headsets, VOIP, Cheap Long Distance, iPhone, Blackberry, Bluetooth Technology, SmartPhones

Jobs-Schooling
Online College Degrees, Business Degrees, Home Schooling, Drivers Education, Job Resumes, Online Job Search
Internet:
Cybercrime Prosecution, IE Security, Affordable Web Hosting, Web Hosting, Domain Name Registration, Search Engines, Web Site Design, Internet Mailing Lists, Blogging, Internet Serive Providers, Free Email, Clip Art

Finance and Insurance:
Auto Insurance, Car Insurance Quotes, RV Insurance, General Insurance, Travel Insurance, Business Insurance, Basic Guide to Consolidating Student Loans, Cash Advance Loans, Federal Student Loan Consolidation, Debt Consolidation, Debt Management, Credit Card Debt Consolidation, Free Credit Reports, Home Mortgages, Home Equity Loans, Mortgage Refinancing, Mortgage Rates, Mortgage Companies, Second Mortgages, Mortgage Brokers, Health Insurance, Insurance Quotes, Term life Insurance, Mortgage note buyer, Renter's Insurance, Household Budgeting

Home:
Home improvement, Outdoor Lighting, Kitchen Remodeling, Kitchen Countertops, Espresso Makers, Food Processors, Coffee Makers, Coffee Grinders, Slow Cookers, Popcorn makers, Blenders, Cutting Boards, Refrigerators, Freezers, Washers & Dryers, Bathroom Remodeling, Kitchen & Bathroom Faucets, Bathtubs, House Windows, Closet Organizers, Window Treatments, Hardwood Floors, Carpeting, Home Security, Water Heaters, Water Filters, Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Bamboo Flooring, Portable Air Conditioners, Dehumidifiers, Siding, House Cleaning Services, Home Organization, Vacuum Cleaners, Cannister Vacuum Cleaners, Handcheld Vacuum Cleaners, Upright Vacuum Cleaners, Stick Vacuum Cleaners, Wet-Dry Vacuum Cleaners, Furnaces, Fireplace Inserts, Electric Space Heaters, Pellet Stoves, Wood Stoves, Heat Pumps, Buying a used car



Business-Office-Supplies:
Discount Office Supplies, Home Office, Office Furniture, Copiers, Home Business, Business Cards, Business Brochures, Mailing List Companies, Affiliates, Franchises, Business Telephone Systems, Employment Agencies, Call Centers, Fax Machines
Health and Wellness:
Fioricet for Migraine Relief, Online Pharmacies, Phentermine for dieting, Tramadol for Chronic Pain Relief, Mesothelioma, Mesothelioma Lawyers, Acne Treatment, Contact Lenses, Drug Rehabilitation, Cerebral Palsy, Hair Loss, Hair Loss Products, Human Growth Hormones , Diet Pills, Treadmills, Fragrances, Reducing Cholesterol, Diabetes, Obesity, Arthritis, High Blood Pressure, Heart Disease, Acid reflux, Cialis, Understanding Depression, Unraveling Diet Plans, Erectile dysfunction, Lipitor, Sleep Loss, Viagra, Autism, Asperger Syndrome, Living With Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Seasonal Affective Disorder

Gifts:
Gift Ideas, Corporate Gifts, Gift Cards, Wristwatches, Replica Watches, Sunglasses, Wholesale Jewelry, Jewelry Boxes, Wedding Gifts, Food Gifts, Books, Music, Flowers, Gift Baskets, Candles & Candleholders, Chocolate & Candy

Sports:
Health Clubs, Home Gyms, Treadmills, Golf, Golf Vacations, Golf Schools, Golf Clubs, Fantasy Baseball, Fantasy Basketball

Travel:
Railroad Train Travel, Greyhound Bus Travel, Moving Guide, Rental Cars, Luxury Cruises, Maui Vacation, Spain Travel, Panama Cruise, Mexico Travel, Europe Travel, Disneyland Vacation, Disney World Vacation, Airline Tickets, Las Vegas Vacations, Las Vegas Sights, Las Vegas Entertainment, Las Vegas Dining, Lake Tahoe, Reno Vacations, Grand Canyon Vacation, Alaska Vacation, San Juan Island Vacation, Seattle Vacation, San Francisco Vacation, San Diego Vacation, SeaWorld Vacation, Yellowstone Park Vacation, Los Angeles Vacation, Bed & Breakfasts, Las Cruces New Mexico Vacation, Texas Hill Country Vacation, Columbia River Gorge Vacation, Albuquerque Vacation, New Mexico Vacation, Utah Vacation, Denver Vacation, Carlsbad Caverns, Branson, Missouri, Arizona Vacations, Jackson Wyoming, Skiing Wyoming, Skiing Oregon, Skiing Utah, Skiing Colorado, Skiing California, Skiing Washington State, Skiing Idaho

Yard-and-Garden:
Lawn Care, Patio Furniture, Hot Tubs & Spas, Gazebos, Fences, Decks, Barbeque Grills, Greenhouses, Patios, Sprinkler Systems, Landscape Design, Backyard Ponds, Bird Baths, Hedge Trimmers, String Trimmers, Wheelbarrows and Gardencarts, Lawn Mowers, Lawn Mowers, Lawn Care Tools, Lawn Edgers, Leaf Blowers, Now Blowers, Rakes