iPhone User Reviews
Posted on July 2, 2007
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There has been so much hype and anticipation for the release of the iPhone since Apple announced, and now its finally here. There are so many user reviews out there already for this product and its only been 3 days since its release. Overall it seems that most iPhone users love there new toy. On the flip side there are a fair amount of reviews with complaints about the functionality of the device. Most of these bugs should be worked out over the coming months by updates from Apple. It does make sense that consumers would be highly critical of the iPhone considering the price tag ($499 for the 4GB model and $599 for the 8GB model) and the enormous consumer interest it has generated. Apple had received over 1 million inquiries for information about the iPhone prior to its release. There were lines of people waiting outside AT&T and Apple stores, for days in some cases, to ensure they would get one when it released on June 29. Some of the user reviews found explain the release of this device and its huge and growing following perfectly.
Positive User Reviews of the iPhone
First off I do have to say that I have read a tonof users reviews for new products over the last few years and have never read some of the amazing things people are saying about the iPhone. One review stated that it was the best consumer device that he has ever purchased in his 55 years of living. Now that’s impressive if you ask me. Another user explained how it was one of the greatest pieces of technology that he has ever purchased.
Users are impressed with the keyboard functionality, most said that they had some concern as to how it would work prior to purchasing the device but found the ease of use and adaptive dictionary to be more than they expected.
The Internet is another amazing feature the iPhone offers. Users have had good things to say about the Internet. Its kind of up in the air as the speed of the Internet, some say its fast and others say they wish it was faster. Some users have said that they don’t mind if the networks a little slower because its just like using the Internet on your computer.
The touch screen was another area that added to the anticipation of the device. I think a lot of people loved the look and design of the touch screen display while worrying about the functionality of the iPhone with no buttons. Users have mostly good things to say about it, most of the negative reviews in this area I feel are due to the change from the familiarity of other smartphones.
The battery has had impressive reviews despite the concern over battery life prior to its release. Users are saying that the battery does take a long time to charge but the battery life is great considering all the different functions the iPhone offers. One user said the he used his new iPhone for almost a full day and the battery had not died yet. Apple increased the battery life from 5 hours to 8 hours prior to its release.
Negative User Reviews of the iPhone
Now keeping in mind, as stated previously, that due to the enormous hype and steep price tag of this device that users would be very critical of it. I think one user summed up the negative aspects perfectly. He stated that although there are some areas of the iPhone that could obviosly be improved it is by far the best cell phone on the market and that people need to stop whining about it.
Probably the most common complaint from users is the lack of ability to add custom ringtones to the iPhone. Some users stated that they were disappointed to not being able to use a song loaded onto the iPod section of the phone. Others complained about the lack of functionality with Bluetooth devices for transferring songs to the device. This will be an easy fix for Apple in a software update that should come sooner than later.
Youtube not functioning fully seems to be a common complaint among users. This should be an easy fix for apple with a software update and users should not worry to much about any issues involved here.
Some users have complained about the Internet being slow, but the good as far as the Internet is concerned most definitely out-ways the bad. The Internet looks awesome what can i say!
The last most common complaint from iPhone users is the weak vibrate function. Now this might not be an issue apple can fix with a software update, we will have to wait and see. If not its definitely not a big enough issue to sway consumers from purchasing this phone.
Simply put the iPhone is amazing. I believe the user reviews explain it all. If you have the money and want to have service with AT&T i would strongly suggest going out and purchasing one of these badboys.
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