Daniel Robinson, IT Week 17 Dec 2007
Apple’s iPhone handset sports an advanced touch-driven user interface and an excellent browser that lets the user view full web pages while on the move. However, it does not appear to be an ideal device for either web-based applications or business email access, where the iPhone’s on-screen keyboard makes it unsuitable as a BlackBerry replacement.
The iPhone, available in the UK now from Apple and O2, combines the functions of a smartphone and an iPod media player in a stylish slimline device. It weighs about 135g, making it a little heavier than a standard mobile phone but lighter than many devices with a qwerty keyboard.
We found the iPhone made access to basic functions such as phone calls and voicemail very easy, which will make it appeal to the less tech-savvy user. However, while its web browser excels at displaying pages, the device only supports GPRS networks (with Edge where available) making browsing slow when out of range of a Wi-Fi access point. The iPhone also relies on a “soft” on-screen keyboard for input, and lacks the level of support for corporate email accounts found in many Windows Mobile or Symbian handsets.
http://www.vnunet.com/itweek/hardware/2205871/touch-business-needs-3708374
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