That still puzzles me regarding CR's recent comparison.
Even CNET gets in on the act saying they gave it an "excellent" rating but just couldn't give it an "editor's choice" based on one issue.
Every reviewer is different. Especially consumer reports.
Check out their "lows" I think the iphone is capable of editing docs. But more importantly, these are what CR finds important enough to list as "missing"
A hard copy of the users manual? Really?
Preset text messages? Dialing without looking? Doesn't include PIM software for computer? Umm..what's mobile me and itunes?
Also, let's look at their criteria for reviewing a phone. They pick categories which are:
16gb Iphone 4:
1. Display (excellent)
2. Navigation (UI) (excellent)
3. Voice quality (good)
4. Phoning (very good)
5. Messaging (very good)
6. Web Browsing (excellent)
7. Multimedia (excellent)
8. Battery life (excellent)
16gb iphone 3gs
same as iphone 4 ratings with the exception
3. Voice quality (fair)
The iphone 4 led the way and sits atop their ratings easily. I'm not sure why the iphone 3GS though gets the same excellent rating for display as the iphone 4. Looking at other phones' ratings, nothing seems to be consistent.
In fact the only rating change from the 3GS to the iphone 4 is Voice Quality. They rate the iphone 4 good versus fair for the 3GS.
Doesn't make much sense. Shouldn't multimedia for the 3GS take a hit since phones can now record in HD? Shouldn't the 3GS read as 8gb now since the 16gb model isn't even sold? How can they recommend a phone (the 16gb 3GS) that isn't available now?
It isn't just iphone ratings that make you scratch your head at CR but others too.
Even CNET gets in on the act saying they gave it an "excellent" rating but just couldn't give it an "editor's choice" based on one issue.
Every reviewer is different. Especially consumer reports.
Lows: Can't create or edit documents. Virtual keypad makes dialing difficult without looking. Lacks a physical button for quick phone access. Doesn't include PIM software for your computer. Lacks single-key, last-number redial, and hard copy of users manual. Auto answer doesn't work with headset. Doesn't have preset text messages. Can't create custom preset text messages. Replacing the battery requires a service call, which also means losing the use of your iPhone for several days.
Check out their "lows" I think the iphone is capable of editing docs. But more importantly, these are what CR finds important enough to list as "missing"
A hard copy of the users manual? Really?
Preset text messages? Dialing without looking? Doesn't include PIM software for computer? Umm..what's mobile me and itunes?
Also, let's look at their criteria for reviewing a phone. They pick categories which are:
16gb Iphone 4:
1. Display (excellent)
2. Navigation (UI) (excellent)
3. Voice quality (good)
4. Phoning (very good)
5. Messaging (very good)
6. Web Browsing (excellent)
7. Multimedia (excellent)
8. Battery life (excellent)
16gb iphone 3gs
same as iphone 4 ratings with the exception
3. Voice quality (fair)
The iphone 4 led the way and sits atop their ratings easily. I'm not sure why the iphone 3GS though gets the same excellent rating for display as the iphone 4. Looking at other phones' ratings, nothing seems to be consistent.
In fact the only rating change from the 3GS to the iphone 4 is Voice Quality. They rate the iphone 4 good versus fair for the 3GS.
Doesn't make much sense. Shouldn't multimedia for the 3GS take a hit since phones can now record in HD? Shouldn't the 3GS read as 8gb now since the 16gb model isn't even sold? How can they recommend a phone (the 16gb 3GS) that isn't available now?
It isn't just iphone ratings that make you scratch your head at CR but others too.