Comments on: iPhone 3G S – 2x Faster, but Still no 802.11n

By: trrll

trrll — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 23:45:05 +0000

I skipped the first 3G. This is the phone I was waiting for! 32 MB, video, decent camera faster processor. Really like the fingerprint resistant screen, also. The only feature I'm really missing is image stabilization. Yes, a front camera would be nice, but probably not so much that I'd want to pay extra for it. Does anybody genuinely believe that 5 megapixels would give better pictures on a dinky cell phone lens?--it would just be a waste of memory.

Now if AT&T can just get the darn thing activated....

By: Mike

Mike — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 08:01:31 +0000

Man I wish I had the skills to become a developer and make a ton of money. No one here seems to realise what a “compass” makes possible. It’s called a 3-axis magnetometer and it makes “augmented reality” possible. Look it up people. Give it a year and there will be a whole class of apps which are only possible on the 3gs.

By: mahir

mahir — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 04:34:31 +0000

i will just stick with 3g, 3gs doesnt have many new features compared to the update 3.0 that will be out so if you have 3g i think u should stick with it and if you want to take videos with the phone just jailbreak and get an app to do it. even though thats your perspective to decide.

By: Gabriel

Gabriel — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 22:34:09 +0000

What it misses: Decent GPS. stop TRICKING US in believing iphone has gps! 5MP camera. Lots of cells got it. Better external sound. Geez look at Nokia’s phone. I feel embarassed when I compete! Transfer files via bluetooth. Stop being greedy apple! More RAM memory. Jesus christ a 2gb stick for laptop is like 50 bucks! Even better CPU/GPU. When a new Mac comes out it’s like 5x faster.. why iphone has to be only 2x? Where the hell is multitasking? This cripples the iphone TOTALLY. WAKE UP APPLE. No flash in camera. No radio. No tv. No replaceble battery.. the phone is a dying clock without it. No memory card support. No front camera for videochat!! wake up! apple was supposed to be about innovation, not catching up to other phones. No 802.11n (faster and farter)

By: djrobsd

djrobsd — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 06:51:07 +0000

Once again Apple is forcing us into a corner. You see, I paid $179 for my Airport Extreme, only to find that it is completely useless when operating in mixed (N + G) modes. There is too much interferance in my city. So I had to go to N only, but now my iphone can’t connect. So then they magically come out with an update to the product for yet another $179! Yay! And buying the new iphone 3GS won’t help me since it still doesn’t have Wireless n built into it. I guess Apple didn’t put N in the iphone 3GS because they want to force every iphone user to buy a new airport extreme. Pretty cool. Oh well, maybe I’ll be able to get $100 bucks for my existing airport extreme so the $179 doesn’t bite so much.

By: OmariJames

OmariJames — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 15:14:45 +0000

I'm getting it and when the fourth gen comes out I'm getting that too. I just don't want to be lacking some of the features and be limited to certain apps.

Also , I need it for the space. 16GB is a little too small always has been. If anything , I'm getting it for the space , not so much that they didn't give it a front facing camera.

By: MattyP

MattyP — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 07:14:18 +0000

Well, what can I say but more dissapointment as the new iPhone will continue to be too much of an after thought.

By: Chobbs

Chobbs — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 05:34:39 +0000

everyone got so hyped up over all the rumors, including myself (IChat anyone?) but once I got over the initial disappointment of not getting what I want. I remembered that before I heard about the update, I was ready to jump up to the 3g (Currently on first gen) so.. all in all I am still satisfied with my purchase of the 32gb 3Gs black! looking forward to getting it in the mail.

By: could be

could be — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 05:33:34 +0000

Am I the only one to note, we are in the worst recession, since the Great Depression? More notably, a global recession, and keeping in mind Apple is business, I don’t think it makes sense to invest what little cash is in the market. They’re sitting on their cash. It’s business as usual, with a few minor updates. Unfortunately, it is what it is. I’d like more, too, but with the unemployment rate at it is, if you were in Apple’s shoes, wouldn’t you do the same? They’re simply trying to bring value to the market, and a software upgrade is the cheapest, and safest way. I think there are more important issues, like your neighbour losing their home.

By: Miley Cyrus

Miley Cyrus — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 02:28:22 +0000

The winner of WWDC was the Palm Pre. Apple took a year to come up with a compass. I had one 20 years ago as cub scout.

The good old iPhone going on eBay today $99 starting bid. Buying a Pre this week.

em me if want to make a deal offline.