iPhone 3G Complaints Include Weak Batteries, Safari Crashes, Dead Pixels
17 Jul 2008 - 09:41:39

By Paul McDougall Wed Jul 16, 2:37 PM ET formally introduced its iPhone five days ago -- more than enough time for fanatical tech fans to discover that the widely hyped mobile device is far from perfect. Complaints on Apple's iPhone 3G support are running a wide gamut, from reports of dead areas on the phone's display, to gripes about short-lived batteries and frequent crashes of Apple's Web browser. The iPhone 3G's battery life, or lack thereof, may be the hottest topic. One that's devoted to the subject has drawn more than 1,000 views in just days. "My phone gets hot, takes 4 to 6 hours to charge and runs down, when left in standby, in about 5 or 6 hours," wrote support forum user "Nicholas Dawes" in a post Tuesday on . "Compared to the first generation, I had 3 hours of less productivity" due to the iPhone 3G's battery-gobbling appetite, said user "MacBook It Works." The iPhone 3G's push feature is getting much of the blame for the short battery life, and many users suggest turning it off to conserve power. Oddly, some users also reported snags with Apple's own Safari on the iPhone 3G. "Quite frequently when using Safari I am taken back to the home screen," noted "110FourMurphys," on Monday. "Safari has suddenly started to freeze up following of AIM app," reported user "QuinlanT." The iPhone 3G's screen has not escaped scrutiny. Many buyers have complained that not all of the pixels on their device's 480 x 320 light up when they're supposed to. "Ther...

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