What are the benifits and downsides to owning an iphone3g?

Question

I'm looking at getting a iphone 3g. I've done some research on it, see different examples of apps, and am just wondering what are some downsides and benifits from people who have owned the iphone or who know people who have.

Answer 1

Pros:

-Huge screen

-excellent web browser, even if its missing a few key features.

-simple to use user interface

-huge amount of storage.

-good calling capability

-Good for music/movies

-3g and GPS all in a reasonably priced phone

-potential for really really neat apps.

Cons

-buggy

-its not exactly poorly built, but there are enough things that I've discovered that really should have been caught in the factory. Cracked cases, improperly sealed gaskets, dust,dead pixels, screen not set in right,etc..

-Possible issue with 3g radio.

-push email only  if you have/have access to a Exchange server,Mobile me, or Yahoo mail.

-lack of cut+paste and a way to select text(not a huge con in my opinion, but it can get very annoying)

-lack of really useful programs. Theres a few out there, but, at the moment, not really a whole lot.

-lack of expandable storage. Its got alot, but it would be nice to have the option to up the storage later on.

-lack of removable battery(its ok if you use it moderately during the day, but if you think you're gonna be browsing the web or using GPS constantly, you'll most likely have to carry the charger with you)

Im sure theres things Im forgetting from both lists, but hopefully that gives you a fairly objective look at the whole picture.