Apple iPhone 3GS

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Specifications:

Data Services
Messaging Capabilities
MMS, SMS, Email
Email Protocols
IMAP4, SMTP, POP3
Data Services
GSM, UMTS, GPRS, HSDPA, EDGE
Phone Networks
Mobile Networks
Optus, Virgin Mobile, Telstra, Vodafone
Mobile Network Bands
UMTS (2100MHz)
Multimedia Features
GPS
Yes
Phonebook
Yes
Keypad lock
Yes
Cradle
No
MP3 Player
Yes
Notes
Yes
Vibrating Alert
Yes
Handwriting Recognition
No
Voice dialling
Yes
Ringtones Type
Digitised Audio
Video Recorder
Yes
Inbuilt Camera
Yes
Video calling
No
Case
No
Video Player
Yes
A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
Yes
Mass Storage
No
FM tuner
No
Ringtone Composer
No
Picture Viewer
Yes
Games
Yes
Calendar
Yes
Calculator
Yes
Headphones
Yes
Modem
Yes
Alarm clock
Yes
Speakerphone
Yes
Built-in Microphone ( Mobile )
Yes
Antenna
Internal
Currency converter
No
Stopwatch
Yes
Profiles
No
Voice Recorder
Yes
Audio & Speakers
Audio Type
Stereo
Number of speakers
1
Supported Media
Supported Audio File Formats
WAV, AAC, MP3, Audible, Apple Lossless, Protected AAC, AIFF, MP3 VBR
Supported Video File Formats
MPEG-4, H.264
Supported Picture File Formats
JPEG
Main Display (Internal)
Display Technology
TFT touchscreen
Screen size
3.5 in
Screen Resolution
480x320
Software
Operating Systems
Apple MacOS X
General
Available Colours
White, Black
Width (mm)
62.1
Other Features
Voice Control, Compass, Spotlight search, Accessibility, Internet Tethering, Nike + iPod capability,
Length (mm)
115.5
Warranty (Months)
12
Weight (g)
133
Height (mm)
12.3
Navigation Features
Text-to-speech?
No
Phones
Form Factor
Candybar
Call Lists
Received calls, Recently dialled calls, Missed calls
Wired Connections
Number of Headphone Jack Ports
1 (3.5mm)
Wired Terminals / Ports
Headphone Jack
Digital Camera
Video capture
Yes
Camera Resolution
3.0 MP
Other Camera Features
Built-in autofocus
Hard Drive
Storage capacity
32 GB
Input Devices
Input Devices
Finger Operated Touchscreen
*Specifications are subject to change without notice. While every attempt has been made by IDG Communications in the production of these specifications, possible errors or omissions may still occur. IDG Communications neither assumes legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any product specifications supplied.

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