Laptop Magazine have published a review of the Apple iPhone 3G touchscreen phone. 'The first iPhone’s design was practically perfect, so we’re glad Apple didn’t tinker too much this time around. The dimensions of the 3G and original iPhone are basically identical, but on a table the iPhone 3G seems just slightly thicker. However, the 3G is just a bit lighter than the original at 4.7 versus 4.8 ounces. The overall design is still slim enough to easily slip into a pocket.
The biggest change is on the back of the iPhone 3G, which is now made of smooth but durable black plastic instead of the aluminum back found on the first iPhone. This change has two benefits. One, plastic causes less interference than metal when it comes to the internal radios, so you should get better reception. Second, the iPhone 3G feels better in the hand and is less slippery. The only downside is that the glossy back, like the front, picks up fingerprints quickly.'
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