Apple iPhone 3G 8GB

The iPhone 3G is the second generation of Apple's revolutionary keyboard less phone. Out is the brushed metal back and "2.5g" edge network capability and in is a hard plastic back and 3G hspda network connectivity. What else, you ask? You add a hardware GPS for accurate location services, longer battery, a slimmer looking (but not all that much slimmer) tapered back and perhaps most importantly, a major price cut - the 8GB iPhone 3G retails for $200 (with a two year contract).

Those all sound like good things, but its not all peaches and cream. With the $200 price comes a more expensive data plan, $30 a month minimum without any text messages; up from $20 a month including text messages. This more than entirely negates the "price drop" that Apple has so vocally chanted.

So, how is it? I'm a fan. Price wasn't an issue when I paid $600 for the original iPhone, so $200 with a little plan hike isn't keeping me off food for a month.The new back material is an improvement (it doesn't dent when you look at it funny) but it still scratches, so a skin or case is a good idea if you're the shiney gadget type.

All in all, you should definitely weigh your options before trading in your old iPhone for a new model. If you are a new AT&T customer or don't already have an iPhone, go for it! Its the bees knees.