I have a first gen and 3g iphone.

Yes you can send picture text, just have the SSH the phone and add SwirlyMMS.
Video recorders are free for the phone.

my first gen is unlocked and jailbroken, my 3g is jailbroken.

also my phone is setup that makes it impossible for someone else to use (good for noisy g/f's)

Guess I'm an Iphone nerd, best phone out..no....my fav. yes!