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6.8

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2
out of 10
Terrible

"Crappy 3G reception, no bluetooth data, disappointing"
I loved the innovative UI and the the design of the iPhone. I also liked the iPod part of it with... (read more)

by swisskiltbear (see profile), July 17, 2008

19 out of 24 users found this opinion helpful
6 comments posted to this opinion

3
out of 10
Poor

"Not for the business world yet."
I was an avowed Treo user for years. But I was finally swept up in the iPhone mania and decided to... (read more)

by Semperfi100 (see profile), July 19, 2008

8 out of 10 users found this opinion helpful
3 comments posted to this opinion

5
out of 10
Average

"doesn't live up to it's promise; not the greatest value..."
So I unplugged my iPhone at 7am, made about 3 phone calls, no texts, 20 min web surfing, light... (read more)

by admissionsf (see profile), July 16, 2008

7 out of 8 users found this opinion helpful
1 comment posted to this opinion

3
out of 10
Poor

"missed the target all together."
I am a smart phone person. The reason why I like them is because they do what most Phones cannot.... (read more)

by Lobo1186 (see profile), June 10, 2008

19 out of 44 users found this opinion helpful
24 comments posted to this opinion

7
out of 10
Very good

"Misleading pricing - data plan $40/m required"
Great phone, great features, awesome style, rotten marketing and dishonest pricing.

Put... (read more)

by sebabb (see profile), July 20, 2008

7 out of 9 users found this opinion helpful
1 comment posted to this opinion

4
out of 10
Mediocre

"Revolutionary, but fatally flawed"
I am trying to be completely unbiased here. I am a Microsoft alumni, but I also think that Apple... (read more)

by GotMBA (see profile), July 30, 2008

5 out of 5 users found this opinion helpful
2 comments posted to this opinion

4
out of 10
Mediocre

"Not Impressed"
I own the first generation Iphone and it worked flawlessly. Never one dropped call just a joy to... (read more)

by KG6KKV (see profile), July 20, 2008

5 out of 6 users found this opinion helpful
2 comments posted to this opinion

9
out of 10
Spectacular

"A very good product becomes great"
Some info about me: I own 2 Windows machines, and have had 2 ipods. I am not a "Fanboy."

I... (read more)

by extotherule (see profile), July 14, 2008

5 out of 6 users found this opinion helpful

4
out of 10
Mediocre

"Returned after 1 week of use"
I like the phone. I am driving a lot and wearing trifocals, so for me, being able to do everything... (read more)

by ukrkoz (see profile), August 14, 2008

4 out of 4 users found this opinion helpful

5
out of 10
Average

"Apple doesn't think things through"
I wanted to love my new 3G iPhone, but as I got to know it more, I got to love it less. At first,... (read more)

by djrobsd (see profile), July 24, 2008

4 out of 4 users found this opinion helpful
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CNET editors' rating

Excellent

8.3

out of 10

Reviewed by: Kent German
Donald Bell

Reviewed: 7/11/08 , Updated: 9/25/08
Release date: 7/11/08
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