14 DAY TRIAL // If you haven't been reading the news lately, yes, Apple finally introduced the iPhone 3G. The device uses 3G networking, GPS, sports enterprise support, third party application support, will be available in around 70 countries, and will be more affordable. iPhone 3G is an overall better-performing device at a lower price. Right at this moment, nothing can beat it. So let's see what's under that shiny hood.
IPHONE 3G
SIZE & WEIGHT
- Height: 4.5 inches (115.5 mm) - Width: 2.4 inches (62.1 mm) - Depth: 0.48 inch (12.3 mm) - Weight: 4.7 ounces (133 grams)
Original iPhone ? iPhone 3G Size & Weight Comparison
Original iPhone - Size: 115?61?11.6 mm (4.5?2.4?0.46 in) - Weight: 135 g (4.8 oz)
iPhone 3G - Size: 115.5?62.1?12.3 mm (4.5?2.4?0.48 in) - Weight: 133 g (4.7 oz)
So, although iPhone 3G is slightly thicker than its lower-specced predecessor, it sports a lighter body, which is a tremendous feat, given the new additions. Oh, wait, we haven't really gone into those yet.
DISPLAY
- 3.5-inch (diagonal) widescreen Multi-Touch display - 480-by-320-pixel resolution at 163 ppi - Support for display of multiple languages and characters simultaneously
Original iPhone owners will notice that screen size and resolution haven't changed, but the 3G model does add multiple language support, as well as support inputting multiple characters simultaneously.
VIDEO
Video formats supported: H.264 video, up to 1.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Low-Complexity version of the H.264 Baseline Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; H.264 video, up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Baseline Profile up to Level 3.0 with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; MPEG-4 video, up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Simple Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats
CAMERA & PHOTOS
- 2.0 megapixels Camera located on back of iPhone. - Photo geotagging - iPhone and third-party application integration
AUDIO
- Frequency response: 20Hz to 20,000Hz - Audio formats supported: AAC, Protected AAC, MP3, MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 1, 2, and 3), Apple Lossless, AIFF, and WAV - User-configurable maximum volume limit
So, audio has clearly been upped a notch here.
CONNECTORS AND INPUT / OUTPUT (see image below)
SENSORS
- Accelerometer - Proximity sensor - Ambient light sensor
EXTERNAL BUTTONS AND CONTROLS (see image below)
POWER & BATTERY
Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery Charging via USB to computer system or power adapter
Talk time: - Up to 5 hours on 3G - Up to 10 hours on 2G
Standby time: - Up to 300 hours
Internet use: - Up to 5 hours on 3G - Up to 6 hours on Wi-Fi
Video playback: - Up to 7 hours
Audio playback - Up to 24 hours
CAPACITY
- 8GB or 16GB flash drive
CELLULAR AND WIRELESS
- UMTS/HSDPA (850, 1900, 2100 MHz) - GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz) - Wi-Fi (802.11b/g) - Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR
GPS
- Assisted GPS
LANGUAGE SUPPORT
Language support for English, French, German, Japanese, Dutch, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Danish, Finnish, Norwegian, Swedish, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Russian, and Polish
International keyboard and dictionary support for English (U.S.), English (UK), French (France), French (Canada), German, Japanese, Dutch, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese (Portugal), Portuguese (Brazil), Danish, Finnish, Norwegian, Swedish, Korean (no dictionary), Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Russian, and Polish
HEADPHONES
- Stereo earphones with built-in microphone - Frequency response: 20Hz to 20,000Hz - Impedance: 32 ohms
ACCESSORIES
- iPhone Bluetooth Headset - iPhone 3G Dock - Apple USB Power Adapter - MobileMe Subscription (more details on MobileMe Subscription are available here)
REQUIREMENTS
Mac system requirements - Mac computer with USB 2.0 port - Mac OS X v10.4.10 or later - iTunes 7.7 or later
Windows system requirements - PC with USB 2.0 port - Windows Vista; or Windows XP Home or Professional with Service Pack 2 or later - iTunes 7.7 or later
Environmental requirements - Operating temperature: 32? to 95? F (0? to 35? C) - Nonoperating temperature: -4? to 113? F (-20? to 45? C) - Relative humidity: 5% to 95% noncondensing - Maximum operating altitude: 10,000 feet (3000 m)
Don't freak out, iTunes 7.7 isn't available yet, but it will be soon.
COLOR
- 8GB model: Black - 16GB model: Black or white
FEATURES COMMON TO BOTH IPHONE & IPHONE 3G
Screen size: 8.9 cm (3.5 in) Screen resolution: 480?320 pixels at 163 ppi Input method: Multi-touch screen interface plus a "Home" button Operating System: iPhone OS Storage: 8 or 16 GB flash memory Quad band GSM (GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 1900) GPRS and EDGE data Wi-Fi (802.11b/g) Bluetooth 2.0 with EDR Location finding by detection of cell towers and Wi-Fi networks 2 megapixel camera Built-in rechargeable, non-removable battery Samsung S5L8900 (ARM 1176 processor, PowerVR MBX 3D graphics co-processor).
IN THE BOX
- iPhone 3G - Stereo Headset with mic - Dock Connector to USB Cable - USB Power Adapter - Documentation - Cleaning/polishing cloth - SIM ejector tool
Apple is currently planning to release the iPhone 3G in twenty-two countries, including the original six. Forty-eight more are expected to follow in the months to come. The device will be available at an affordable $199, for the 8GB model, and at $299 for the 16GB version.
Based on Apple's iPhone 3G Technical Specifications.
