» Subscribe to Newsletter
» Switch to BizTech2.com
Home » Reviews » Mobile Phones Mobile » Apple iPhone Part V - The Verdict
Apple iPhone Part V - The Verdict
By: Shayne Rana  &  Laiq Qureshi   |   Aug 30,2007
  • 3.5
It’s the end of iPhone month people. The great spectacle of the iPhone has returned whence it came and we have made our peace with that. The little excitement we derived for that short period will be forever embedded in our memories. Maybe, not too deep though. But what we’re here to tell you, finally, is whether or not the iPhone is all it’s cracked up to be or just, ho hum, another phone that’s got something new. We looked at it from all angles and here’s what we have to say.

Design and Interface
Let’s start off with the design and interface. We like it! It’s sleek, it’s sexy and even though it’s a bit thin (not too anorexic) it’s light and really easy to use. The singular button only simplifies the whole usage of this device. Having a scratch resistant large display is a bonus, so ladies, go ahead, keep those nails long, it don’t matter. What makes the iPhone really stand out is, of course, the fantastic interface with Apple’s ‘Cover Flow’ technology incorporated. It’s awesome and extremely easy to use and navigate through. This is something unlike any touch screen device you have ever come across. What we did find that didn’t bode too well with us was the onscreen keyboard. The letters are too close together and you would end up typing the wrong alphabet more times than you’d want. Till you get used to it of course.


But from Internet usage to scrolling through the menus to moving through videos and music in the iPod music player it was a pleasure to work with. The idea for simply using your fingers instead of worrying about losing a stylus is a great idea. All this makes the iPhone extremely user friendly. We gave it a 4 in this section.

Media
I must have said this enough already, but let me stress one last time that through their latest offering — the iPhone — Apple has the first step towards a different direction with regards to interactivity in mobile phones. To have the legendary iPod bundled with a phone, I’m sure some of us have wondered if it was a possibility. And sure enough, the iPhone is just that reality. We have to give points to the iPhone for integrating a great music player, and we definitely like what we saw. But the iPod application we are talking about goes one step ahead, and offers more in terms of how well you interact with your player. We like the Cover Flow system that allows you to graphically engage yourself with the playlists and the album artwork.

While it’s great to have speakers to what seems like the next generation iPod, the speakers themselves do absolutely no justice to the quality of the application. In today’s day and age, we are constantly looking towards simplifying things, yet Apple’s inclination to weigh their customers down with an ‘iTunes’ only attitude is only making them take a step forward and sleepwalk back again. But because of the sound quality and interactivity with the player itself, we thought it quite right to give it a 4 rating in this part.


Ads by Google 
Post a Comment on “Apple iPhone Part V - The Verdict”
Comment : 
Name : 
City : 
Email : 
the review was fantastic, I was interested to go for iPhone so after going through the review I would wait for some more time and watch for some more features to be added in the iPhone. In todays new gagets the bluetooth is a common feature and the same is not present in iPhone is a very amazing thing. Lets hope for a newer iPhone with more features in the recent times..
Samar Mishra @ Jul 04,2008
dis phone is ok lax a lotta features its god for showoff and nuthin great abt it and camera is awesome speaker phone is gay and rest is kool its gt extra features but nuthin too good aint practical so fuck off iphone
Amandeep @ Mar 15,2008
although iPhone is great in a lot of areas it didn't have video so for those of you who enjoy recording videos you mght think twice about geting an iPhone
John swave @ Oct 31,2007
Hello! Good Site! Thanks you!
ttokmdgrpx @ Oct 18,2007
well gr88 fone but it needs a lot 2 improve......wait 4 some time,,after all,its the 1st version of the fone......

fingers crossed
Jasmeet Singh @ Sep 25,2007
One more vote for HTC Touch..Go get it
Sameer @ Sep 22,2007
can i purchase this phone from us n use it in india for airtel connection
dr.rohit mehta @ Sep 21,2007
Perhaps, the iPod Touch is a better thing to buy.
Abhishek K. @ Sep 18,2007
disappointed with iphone ! sheer waste of apple's genius...

also HTC Touch is by far better than i phone...

its the best though it also has some issues... like camera, it will work only in airtel & speaker but all in all better than i phone as also better than any other windows mobile device..

it really Rocks!!!! HTC Touch Rocks !!!
Rishi @ Sep 05,2007
Apple, surely is going to come out with 'Round 2' soon, and they are surely going to incorporate more features. We might be looking at a steeper price, with more features.
Rakesh @ Sep 04,2007
I LIKE THIS TYPE OF PRODUCT. I LOVE MUSIC VERY MUCH .
DILEN KUMAR POLAI @ Sep 02,2007
HTC touch is the best than i phone
Babs @ Sep 02,2007
too much hype than substance
prav @ Sep 01,2007
i wanted to buy iphone but now i have canceled the order......i dont want just a multi touch interface
akshay @ Aug 31,2007
It only proves its more hype than substance. Windows mobile devices still rulez..
J M @ Aug 31,2007
Ads by Google 
Ads by Google
Ads by Google
Products
Camcorders  |   Controllers  |   CPUs  |   Desktop PCs  |   Digital Cameras  |   Digital Video Recorders  |   DVD Players  |   Games  |   Gaming Consoles  |   General  |   GPS Systems  |   Handhelds / PDAs  |   Hard Drives  |   Headphones & Headsets  |   HiFi Audio Systems  |   Home Theater Systems  |   Input Devices  |   Internet  |   Laptops  |   Low Level Components  |   Mac Systems  |   Mobile Phone Accessories  |   Mobile Phones  |   Monitors  |   Motherboards  |   MP3 / Audio Players  |   Multi-Function Devices  |   Networking  |   Optical Drives  |   PC Accessories  |   PC Add-on Cards  |   PC Cabinets  |   PC Games  |   Printers  |   Projectors  |   RAM Modules  |   Scanners  |   Software  |   Speakers  |   Telecom  |   TVs  |   Video Players  |  
Careers | About Us | Ad Inventory | Site Profile | Feedback | Copyright © 2007, Tech2.com India - A Network 18 India Venture