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Apple iPhone 3G

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Apple iPhone 3G 4.00

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TBA

Review Date

Monday, 14th of July, 2008

Features

Form Factor : Candybar

Mobile Network Bands : UMTS (2100MHz)

What's Hot

Multi-touch navigation, HSDPA bandwidth, Exchange and MobileMe support

What's Not

Poor GPS implementation, no physical keyboard, poor battery life

The Final Word

The iPhone 3G improves on its predecessor, refining its strengths and eliminating some of its flaws. On the way, however, it picked up a few more flaws. Exchange and MobileMe support are appealing, but poor battery life and substandard GPS implementation will deter some people.

Audio & Speakers

Number of speakers

Audio Type

Stereo

Data Services

Messaging Capabilities

Email, SMS

Data Services

GSM, GPRS, EDGE, 3G, UMTS, HSDPA

Digital Camera

Camera Resolution

2.0 MP

General

Available Colours

Black, White

Length (mm)

115.5

Width (mm)

62.1

Height (mm)

12.3

Weight (g)

133

Input Devices

Finger Operated Touchscreen

Main Display (Internal)

Display Technology

TFT touchscreen

Screen size

3.5 in

Screen Resolution

480x320

Multimedia Features

Ringtones Type

Digitised Audio

Inbuilt Camera

Yes

Built-in Microphone ( Mobile )

Yes

MP3 Player

Yes

Voice Recorder

Picture Viewer

Yes

Video Player

Yes

Speakerphone

Yes

Keypad lock

Yes

Profiles

Predictive text input

Ringtone Composer

GPS

Yes

Handwriting Recognition

Modem

Voice dialling

Vibrating Alert

Yes

Java enabled

Video calling

Organiser

Yes

Stopwatch

Yes

Alarm clock

Yes

Calculator

Yes

Calendar

Yes

Currency converter

Phonebook

Yes

Notes

Yes

To-do list

World time

Games

Cradle

Headphones

Yes

FM tuner

Video Recorder

Text Viewer

Yes

Mass Storage

A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)

Phone Networks

Mobile Network Bands

UMTS (2100MHz)

Phones

Form Factor

Candybar

Talk Time (minutes)

Up to 5 hours on 3G, Up to 10 hours on 2G

Standby Time (hours)

Up to 300

Power Options

Battery Type

Rechargeable - (Li-Ion)

Software

Operating Systems

Apple MacOS

Supported Media

Supported Audio File Formats

Apple Lossless, Audible, Protected AAC, AAC, MP3, MP3 VBR

Supported Video File Formats

H.264

Supported Picture File Formats

JPEG

Wired Connections

Wired Terminals / Ports

Headphone Jack

Number of Headphone Jack Ports

1 (3.5mm)

Wireless Connections

Wireless technology supported

WLAN 802.11 b/g, Bluetooth 2.0, HSDPA/UMTS: Tri-band 850, 1900, 2100MHz

*Specifications are subject to change without notice. While every attempt has been made by GoodGearGuide in the production of these specifications, possible errors or omissions may still occur. GoodGearGuide neither assumes legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any product specifications supplied.

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