3G iPhone: What it means - a look at the hardware
Apple's much awaited 3G-enabled iPhone hit the streets today. But what you might not have noticed from the liveblogs are the hardware changes on the device. Here's a concise list of what new features the 3G iPhone offers: Slimmer- Available in white/black
- No more recessed headphone jack
- All metal buttons
- 3G / GPS
- Comes in 8/16 GB models
- 5 hour talk time
- New USB wall charger
Assuming you can actually get your hands on one, here's what you will find in the box:
- iPhone 3G
- Stereo headset with mic
- USB power adapter
- Dock Connector to USB cable
- Documentation
- Cleaning/polishing cloth
- SIM ejector tool (also known as a 'paperclip')
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 4)
Nathan G said 3:50PM on 6-09-2008
Engadget says its thicker...
http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/09/sizing-it-up-3g-iphone-vs-the-rest/
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TomWBrowning said 3:51PM on 6-09-2008
It's thicker, actually.
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eugene said 3:52PM on 6-09-2008
thinner at the edges ala air, but thicker in the middle fractionally
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Kyle said 3:52PM on 6-09-2008
Actually initial word, is that no dock is included just USB sync cable.
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Andrea said 3:55PM on 6-09-2008
no more dock??
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Billy K said 4:41PM on 6-09-2008
But you get a free paperclip.
john@pm said 4:33PM on 6-09-2008
It's gorgeous, look at this shot from the commercial:
http://primitivemachine.net/post/37767809/shot-from-the-new-iphone-commercial
I can't wait to get one for my Dad!
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awesometown said 3:57PM on 6-09-2008
all this and still no picture text messaging, video capabilities or flash. things my 4 year old lg could do.
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JD said 5:13PM on 6-09-2008
but did that phone make u want to hurl it at a wall? i kno my shine does! thats why its broken...
and wats this 'not true 3g' bullcrap! 3G has been around for ages, HSDPA is the evolution of 3G and much faster, 3.5 > 3G, fools! hsdpa wcdma 850MHz ftw!!!!!!!!!!
telstra can pump 7.2mbps down hsdpa 850. is the radio 'capped' or wat?
Ramin said 3:59PM on 6-09-2008
It's 0.7mm thicker, actually.
These blogs are getting worse everyday. They call fakes on ALL rumours which turn out real. And now the can't even get facts....pfft.
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Dan said 4:02PM on 6-09-2008
Didn't you hear? Thick is the new thin.
Valerie said 4:20PM on 6-09-2008
Fat is the new skinny, this is America.
Dave said 4:20PM on 6-09-2008
Let's make this clear... iPhone 3G is THICKER IN EVERY DIMENSION compared to iPhone. The length is longer. The width is wider. And its depth is deeper. Every single dimension, every one. Don't let the edges and hype make you post things like "thinner".
Now, will it make a difference since the difference is so small... no, but facts are facts.
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harrywolf said 3:24AM on 6-10-2008
Cant you just say its more , oh I dunno, 'dimensional'?
People are getting very upset about this wider, deeper, longer thing.
My whole neighbourhood is out on their stoops ragging on about the iPhone and what Apple shoulda done with it.
Its getting a bit nasty - some of these geeks really wanted video conferencing, despite the risks of doing so (noted by a previous commenter) while driving.
The UK plug btw, is because the UK is 240 volts at 50 hertz - touch those wires and it aint set to 'stun'....
Only the Brits could have an industrial electrical supply to their houses.
All Brit homes have a low-level hum when you walk in.
winkyeah said 4:08PM on 6-09-2008
I agree about video...what's up with that?
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macbook pro user said 4:08PM on 6-09-2008
Anyone else notice the requirement for iTunes 7.7? Not unexpected, but still confirming that iTunes 8 isn't coming just yet.
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Tim said 4:09PM on 6-09-2008
Am I the only one who was kind of disappointed? I have a first generation iPhone and was salivating at upgrading to 3G and GPS, but the reality was rather... uninspiring. 2x faster than Edge is still pretty damn slow. They were bragging about 20 seconds to download a particular web site, which is still more like a modem than broadband. Maybe my expectations were too high, I dunno. But I can't believe everyone was crying about the lack of 3G when it's not even that much better. I was thinking 10x, not 2x.
And they claim it's the "best mobile map application ever"? Have they ever seen a Tom Tom? They pretty much did the minimum possible GPS implementation, just a dot on a map. It doesn't even rotate the map or tell you your velocity. And I didn't even see an altitude! Maybe it's there, but Apple is rarely shy about trumpeting features like that.
I would've also liked to know if they were going to make maps downloadable, which is critical to making a useful GPS device that can operate anywhere. The answer would appear to be "no".
I was ready to run out and get one, but I think I'll wait to see if they make the mapping more interesting. Underwhelming, Apple. Underwhelming. Ah well. Guess I'll spend the money on a separate GPS and keep my existing iPhone.
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Scott said 9:08PM on 6-09-2008
Everything you are wishing for regarding GPS and mapping will appear in several 3rd party apps. Just wait a month (or 2)! Get the new iPhone; you won't regret it.
Scott P.
tevetorbes said 5:51PM on 6-09-2008
"Am I the only one who was kind of disappointed?"
Nope- I am too, somewhat, for just about all the reasons you mentioned. I agree that I probably psyched myself up too much (maybe) because I was really surprised to hear about 3G or 3.5G or 3.14159265G or what-the-hell-ever you want to call it is a mere **TWO TIMES** faster than my current iPhone and the GPS is best described as bare-bones.
Oh well- maybe this means I can put that iPhone money towards a new iMac!
Scott said 6:35PM on 6-09-2008
I know I'll take my iphone with me when I leave my car in a parking lot. I'm not going to be wearing cargo pants every day in order to keep a TomTom in the pocket, so I think it would only be a matter of time before it'll be stolen from my parked car. Hiding it each time is a huge hassle especially when cables and mounts are involved.
And no, hiding it from view doesn't help when you have a windshield mount or other cables around. Thieves are surprisingly smart enough to look under your seat or in your glove box.