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CNET’s original review of the first iPhone, published 19 years ago, praised its innovation and ease of use but criticized its missing features and deemed the $499 price unjustified. The review was written by Kent German and Donald Bell, who were on staff at the time and conducted thorough testing. The author of the current piece notes they have been reviewing iPhones since 2020 but were not employed at CNET when the 2007 launch occurred.

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