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by Sam Compton, Sam

The iPhone 3G offers a tangible improvement over its ground breaking predecessor. Its 3G wireless network arrives with much justified fanfare, enabling faster connection speeds and improved call quality. The appearance is only slightly different, as Apple understands there's no need to rework the classic minimal design. There are also dozens of third party applications available, which keeps the new iPhone on the cutting edge of modern, functional, and fun.

Though Apple still has yet to address a few shortcomings, the iPhone 3G continues to affirm the standard against which all other mobile phones shall be judged.

Looking past all the bells and whistles for a moment leaves us with a phone with notably improved call reception and lower background noise. This is a welcomed improvement, as the orignal iPhone caught a fair amount of deserved flack for its sometimes frustrating call reception. At that time, the iPhone was so distractingly pretty and, with the help of a groundbreaking interface and a wide variety of aps, no one seemed to care too much about call reception that needed to be improved. So before it became a forefront issue, Apple dealt with it proactively by upgrading to what has become known as the Third Generation Network - 3G - that almost lives up to its promise of better reception. As mentioned, the reception on the iPhone 3G was improved overall, but there were still intermittent problems with faltering call signals. Push comes to shove, the Blackberry Storm with Verizon service might edge out iPhone/AT&T in the department of call signal integrity.

The price also made me flinch a little. The iPhone is a "subsidized" phone, which means you what you pay for it depends on the current deal you have with your current carrier. Steve Jobs initially introduced the 3G with the price costing ranging from 199 for the 8GB version, to 299 for the 16GB model. This turned out to be not exactly true. It's mostly accurate that most people - to make a very long story short - will in fact qualify for the aforementioned lower price. However if you do not "qualify" for such a price you will pay $399 or $499 for the respective models. The terms of the price qualification lie with AT&T, and are sufficiently complicated as to go beyond the bounds of this review to explain. For reference, please refer to AT&T's website.

There are also gaps in the 3G coverage; in a sense you could say that 3G is still in its "beta" version at the time of this writing. Although this matter will clearly become resolved soon as hardware phone networks are updated. During a broadband test, video games played much better on the 3G compared to the older model.

The 3G also now features a true GPS instead of the approximate position interpolation of the original iPhone. As long as there's a network, this one puts you exactly where you are. The new iPhone also features compatibility with Microsoft Exchange server messaging and email services.

The iPhone also supports Wi-Fi based email synching and, though the email services are not quite what the Blackberry's are, the new iPhone is catching up quickly as a serious business phone. One of the most glaring shortfalls of the iPhone 3G is its continued inability to text images without 3rd party aps and modfied hacks. Why an iPhone can't do what a 1st generation LG phone can do is beyond me. The battery runs fine but doesn't last quite as long as the previous generation iPhone and is not changeable by the user.

The display is the same size as its predecessor (480 X 320) and features a slightly higher resolution of 163 dots per inch as opposed to 160. The images are "iPhone sharp" as ever with an identical icon display, plus the edition of a Contacts icon that opens your phone book, and the App Store icon opens the iTunes App Store. The display's glass surface, accelerometer feature, touch interface, and secondary menus remain unchanged.

All in all, the problems with the new iPhone amount to only blemishes on what remains the gold standard in mobile phone design today. If Apple/AT&T can simplify the iPhone's pricing structure and continue to upgrade its 3G coverage, the iPhone will continue to remain the most popular mobile phone offered today.

Moreover, for the lucky stores who own a website and a physical plant, surveys show that you do considerably better.

On the backhand side, it is commonly accepted that many of the small independents deliver a better total-trust-package.

In light of this information, you still have to beware of where you make your purchase. Allow me to give you the best information first.

If you have an outlet where you have purchased these types of items in the past, and they have treated you like gold, you can stop reading this article now!

You cannot beat trust that has been built up over the years. Its priceless! So we will now proceed from the angle that you do not have a trusty store.

Do you know which one you want to buy? Is your mind already made up? Great! You are doing better than most! But try not to race to the store and throw your money down just yet.

Walk in and get a feel for your top choice. Hold it in your grubby little hands.

How does it rate now? Not so sure? Is it heavier than you thought? I have big hands, with big fingers. How about you?

Understand where I am going with this? You will be glad you did some reconnaissance work.

Price is important. Well, is it? It is with me! If you are a shopper who has no regard for price, then get what you want. No problem there.

But if you are not, then slow down and consider your options wisely.

Cell phones can run you from a freebie to how ever high you wish to go. Watch out for those freebies though. Ever hear of the saying there is no free lunch?

Well, that saying is true, especially in these circles.
What the store merchants lose on the front-end, they expect to pick up on the back-end.

They are not in business to give away cell phones. You can take that to the bank! Read the fine print!

Are you shopping online? Okay then, go to your neighbor hood store (notice I did not say favorite), and get a feel for your best choice there.

Listen intently to what the salesperson has to say. You may get a pleasant surprise.

Do not go in with the mindset that you are only doing a testy feely. You would only be wasting time.

When you decide to purchase on line be sure they in fact have your selection in stock. Above all, be sure they have excellent online customer support. This is crucial! How do you find out? Ask questions!

Check out various forums, they will let you know. Do they sport a prestigious customer service logo on their website indicating that they belong to a reputable customer service association?

Before I close, allow me to say a word about online shopping. Have you ever needed to buy something and really did not wish to enter the store because of the silver tongued salespeople? Some are so good they just seem to charm the money right out of your pocket.

Sometimes I have no desire to deal with these people. When I feel like that, I head online. No pressure. I eat my sandwich while I shop in my pajamas. All in the comforts of my own home. You cannot beat that. So you silver-tongued-devils...

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