Apple iPhone 3G Review
0. phoneArena posted on 14 Jul 2008, 08:07
It’s finally here, the first phone to beat the iPhone. Or is it? The iPhone 3G is out, with high-speed data and GPS and Exchange support and a whole slew of new features. It’s been slightly redesigned, but remains 100% Apple. It now has an App Store, where developers can create applications for the device and distribute them through iTunes...
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13. (unregistered) posted on 14 Jul 2008, 14:57 0 0
I agree... The Dare might have some things that the iphone lacks, but overall quality of the iphone beats it straight down!
31. (unregistered) posted on 15 Jul 2008, 17:33 0 0
I disagree Dare kills iphone with no questions asked. Try dropping your iphone! Ever seen cracked screens before? I have and more than a handful from my buddies. Without a question Dare is a much better choice not to mention Verizon too.
79. (unregistered) posted on 29 Jul 2008, 09:31 0 0
That's a pretty dumb argument to make... It's sad verizon fans close their eyes for so many things just to look "kewl".
15. (unregistered) posted on 14 Jul 2008, 15:23 0 0
I checked out the iPhone and the UI is unmatched. Features suck for a high end device IMO and this is why I have the Dare. Features on the Dare are better and it is not a smartphone.
17. XxTNTxX posted on 14 Jul 2008, 17:04 0 0
Do you not realize the full potential of the iPhone in conjunction w/ the AppStore??? Because of the popularity of the iPhone, developers are going to focus time and $ on making apps that utilize the features of the iPhone (eg accelerometer, gps, superb multi touch screen). I can guarantee you that these apps will blow away the few features the LG Dare has to offer. Look at what's already offered by the AppStore: Remote for iTunes .. simply sick. Super Monkey Ball .. havent played w/ that yet but im sure is hella fun some song identifier (comparable to VZ Song ID) but allows u to even hum the tune of a song Stuff like this is keeping the iPhone at the top of technology
18. (unregistered) posted on 14 Jul 2008, 17:14 0 0
Yes I agree... Developers are hard at work making TERRIFIC apps for the iphone! I bought Super Monkey Ball. Despite the control function (It kinda hard, hopefully there will be a software update that will fix it) the 3D graphics are by far the best I have seen on a cell phone... Very fun and addicting!
19. (unregistered) posted on 14 Jul 2008, 18:44 0 0
It all depends on what's important to you. If a slick UI and a few fun apps means more to you than solid coverage, exceptional reception, great voice quality and a hearty battery (which is the case for a lot of people apparently), then the iphone is a good choice. But again, as the review says, the original had the same slick UI and can run the new software, so why upgrade? If you're looking for a phone first and a toy second, then the Dare beats the iphone handily in all the important categories. What's saddest about the 3G iphone is that it isn't much of an upgrade (which is something Steve Jobs just can't get enough of apparently: convincing millions of people that the same product is an upgrade and making billions off of selling them).
20. (unregistered) posted on 14 Jul 2008, 21:25 0 0
Sorry folks I am not defending any specific brands but I do know that iphone is kind of cool but Dare kills it in my opinion for my needs. I am careless about iphone or ATT for that matter. I have been with Verizon for a very long time and never had any issues. I could go on and list a ton of things that Dare does much better than iphone and in that light I could say Dare puts the other ones to shame! I have tried both and I really really love my Dare :D Best phone I have ever used or seen to date!
21. (unregistered) posted on 14 Jul 2008, 21:30 0 0
I totally don't care about any of those lame apps. I want a nice solid and functional phone that features a great camera as well also I am not crazy about the glass screen and dinged up metal case. And I don't care about super expensive smartphone plans either.
23. (unregistered) posted on 14 Jul 2008, 23:08 0 0
LAME APPS??? Why don't you check the app store (on itunes) and see for yourself how innovative these apps are! The developers are making terrific apps that take advantage of the processing power or the accelerometer of the iphone like Super Monkey Ball. It's the best graphics you will see on a cell phone... Or multi-touch features apps... Some apps use the GPS for location services... This is a BIG selling point of the iphone.... Major developers are aboard making terrific apps like AIM, Facebook, MySpace, and Pandora! LAME apps... HA!
24. (unregistered) posted on 15 Jul 2008, 13:30 0 0
Just like I said LAME! I don't care about all that teenage garbage you have listed in your post. Give me Blackberry Thunder will ya??? Screw Apple! Over hyped glamorous piece of brick :-) that shatters and get dinged up when you drop it. What a POS.
25. (unregistered) posted on 15 Jul 2008, 15:46 0 0
Well it looks like you are a Apple Hater and don't care what products come from Apple you will just hate them ALL! You don't even own an iphone so why would I take your word for the Thunder... Your words are meaningless! You clearly don't have an iphone... Also the iphone might look fragile but according to the PC World Stress Test it is quite durable.. You can run it through water or drop it in a glass of milk and it still works! They drop it on the ground several times and it's still working with minimal scratches... Eventually the iphone brakes after they run it over with a motorcycle and drop in many times over asphalt!!!!! Video:http://www.pcworld.com/video/id,852-page,1-bid,0/video.html People please ignore this person who does not know what he is talking about!
29. (unregistered) posted on 15 Jul 2008, 16:33 0 0
when a I-phone hater is attacked by a I-phone fan boy, doesn't negate both idiots??? just a thought... listen, i own a Mac... my girlfriend uses an I-pod, i know that apple puts out some nice products, but what is it that turns you people into zombies for anyhting Steve Jobs Shits out? If VZW put as much money into advertising the Dare as Jobs put into the I-phone, the Dare would be blowing the I-phone away. Verizon is seeing massive stock outages for the dare with 1/8 the advertising thrown around by Apple. Apple Didn't re-invent the wheel with the I-phone 3g, they didn't even manage to top the first edition. Now the Dare and (to some extent) the Instinct are on the scene and even though sprint isn't much of a threat these days, AT&T should be worried. Verizon already creams AT&T for service now, and just wait till they take over Alltels midwest network and before i'm diregarded as a VZW Fanboy, i'm not, just a realist... Apple easily wins every time For the "cool" factor, but cool will only get you so far... and by the way, trashing "Super Monkey Ball" doesn't make you a hater, it makes you someone with a life
46. (unregistered) posted on 16 Jul 2008, 21:15 0 0
So your saying if I dropp your Dare it will not break? Let me give it a run. DO you even read your comments before you post it? First off no phone should be dropped and second anything electronic has a good chance to break if dopped. Here is a story that may change your mind about the durabiity of the IPHone. Freind of mine got in a really bad acccident and totalled his bike. His IPhone slid accross the highway and hit the partition and is in perfect working order. I think you are just upset because of the phone and data plan are a little out of your price range and mommy told you no. I will say this to you and to whom ever bitches about the plan hike, the phone is not for everyone. Oh and by the way, when you VZ guys are done sucking RIM off after they launch the Thunder, are you guys going to bitch then about VZ's data plan which will be the same as ATT's data. If you black out both company names off the pamphlets no one would be able to pick the difference when it comes to plan and data pricing due to they are pretty much the same. I'm tired of hearing about all the bitching when it comes to price on certain phones and plans, its not like you are being forced to pay that. When you go to the mall and know that Armani is going to cost more that Dillards, you wish you could by the Armani but know better and stick with Dillards. Everything isn't for everyone.
81. (unregistered) posted on 30 Jul 2008, 18:38 0 0
only if ya knew what the dare can do over the iphone yeah att might have the biggest network but vz has the best network and like that guy said when they take over alltell it will b all good dar has much better features than iphone and a better touch response. looks alot better and of course on the best network. lol!!!!!!
26. (unregistered) posted on 15 Jul 2008, 16:03 0 0
Got me a Dare but returned it the next day because the e-mail support is crap (You have to use through the Verizon Web Browser) and the browser says it's full HTML but the it keeps displaying the mobile website like at NYT or WSJ and it is not as polished like in Opera Mobile or the Safari Web Browser.. Got myself an iphone 3G this weekend.... Despite being on AT&T the phone is much better than the Dare... Though it might not have MMS or Video Capture or the 3.2mp camera on the Dare, the 3rd party apps and multimedia features along with the Safari Browser and multi-touch is a HUGE selling point for the iphone... Exchange support means it is business friendly! Now I don't need to carry my Blackberry around anymore! No wonder the iphone 3G has sold 1 million units so far! If you like Verizon go for the Dare, but anyways go for the iphone 3g!
27. xev (unregistered) posted on 15 Jul 2008, 16:05 0 0
Don't you have to pay for apps? sure you can unlock it and get many for free (actually that's a huge positive side). The Dare is a really good phone and fun device that doesn't let you do quite as much as the iphone will (with unlocked apps). But still the 3G version is a waste of money and pure marketing hype. People are seriously paying $200 for 3G device and will have to pay for the data service. As for the music player ability, most phones have a good music player. You just need a few days to get used to it and it will be great for you. I still prefer the traditional ipod because i dont have to take it out of my pocket to change a song or adjust volume. And i'm sure that many people still want 2 separate devices for music and phone for the most time.
30. (unregistered) posted on 15 Jul 2008, 17:29 0 0
I totally agree with your iphone 3G post it is nothing but hype that does not sway me at all. First of all ATT sucks big time around here and where I usually go. Matter effect there is no signal by my house so I am careless about it. But honestly even if I could I wouldn't buy it. There is nothing special for me. I don't care too much about email. I check most of my email at office or at home so Dare works like a magic for me and it has the best camera that I have seen to date on a phone. Also I don't need no rediculously over priced data plans. My mobile web plan is $5 and totally enough for me. Oh and did I say I don't need a phone that does not even have MMS. I get at least couple of those on a daily basis. I wasn't too impressed with my friend's iphones. Nothing special it's just a little cool UI that get old quick and I totally hate the size. Dare is so much better when it gets to form factor. 3 of my friends had to replace their glass screens over $100 each so much about durability!!! I don't wanna hear all the bull. I am speaking from the visual experience! I don't care about glorified apps since most of them are useless such as AIM myspace bunch of games... what's the point? I need a freaking phone with a nice camera and have a decent mp3 player with bluetooth stereo! Apple was so close yet miserably failed. Epic fail almost - Jobs... you hear that? It's so funny to see all of you idiotic Apple fan boys glorifying anything that Jobs poops out on the market whether it's good or useless with a little luster.... What a bunch of sad people that reside in Apple cult. I don't have anything against Apple and I have used their products but a lot of them are worthless such as ipods. Most of my friends had to get theirs replaced in one year or so! Quality products not so much! Over hyped and over glorified oh yes! You better believe it. Peace :-) Long live Verizon and DARE! :D
34. (unregistered) posted on 15 Jul 2008, 23:14 0 0
The iphone has a WAY better MP3 player than the Dare! It's an ipod with built in storage! With podcast support and audiobooks and coverflow it is MUCH better... If you don't think so.... Your an Idiot! Epic Fail! Ha you say selling 1 million iphones in 3 days is an epic fail.... LG and other can only dream if they had a phone that could sell that well! HA...HA.....HA.... (Excuse my laughing)
35. a1016neo (unregistered) posted on 15 Jul 2008, 23:17 0 0
@Xev: No, not all the Apps you have to pay for... Some are free like AIM and a Ebay Client and some you have to pay for like games (Super Monkey Ball or MLB Baseball App) I'm loving my new 3G! 3rd party apps are CRAZY! Developers are taking advantage of the iphone accelerometer and multi-touch capabilities... Truly amazed... Buy the iphone 3G... It's a better deal!
