Remember the hype that surrounded the days before and after the iPhone launch last year? The euphoria continues with the launch of the iPhone 3G. The phone builds upon its predecessor by offering access to 3G networks, among other refinements, which we'll discuss later. The new device marks a continuance to solidify Apple's push into the smartphone market, and begins to dent the business market with features such as Microsoft Exchange support. Though there continue to be some flaws, it functions well as a phone, fantastically as an internet source, thanks to the high speed networking, and incredibly as an iPod. Read more as I dive into the features, changes, pros, and cons of this popular device.

There are simple reasons why the new iPhone 3G is better than the last.

It's hard to think of any other device that's enjoyed the level of exposure and hype that Apple found in the launch of the first iPhone. Who could forget it? Everyone got to be a gadget nerd for a day; even those completely disinterested in technology seemed to come down with iPhone fever. But the original device was still far from perfect: its limited capabilities (especially in the 3G department), high price of entry, and the small number of countries in which it was available kept many potential buyers sidelined. Until now -- or so Apple hopes.