TomDimmock

It was about 2 weeks ago when Steve Jobs, and the Apple Crew released the Apple iPhone 3G.

Luckily, I have had a chance to play on one of these already, and am almost 100% impressed. The new software itself is very good, with not only the ability to play higher quality games, but also more day-to-day functions like the new ability to search through the contacts, which the iPhone 1st generation did not include.

The main new feature of the new iPhone is the GPS. It seemed fairly accurate to use, however did reduce the battery life a fair bit quicker than I was expecting.

The phone is using faster technology, and Internet pages are noticeably quicker due to the 3G features. Apparently, the official Apple Inc. pages are the slowest to load!!! However due to it being software powered, the phone can be updated easily.

Like a Mac, the iPhone uses Apples Mail program to look after your Email accounts, meaning that you can work away on your Emails whilst out and about. However unlike a blackberry, the iPhone is able to work with GMail’s HTML features and not strip them out. And with the touch screen, scrolling your finger across the screen is much easier than a scroll bar like my HP IPAQ.

A few things I don’t like

• The Camera needs to have a zoom and auto-focus. And 2MP is nothing with today’s technology
• Apple are not using the metallic look like their iPods, but the back is made of moulded plastic, which does not have the same “executive” feel to it.
• The Price…I am a student!

I could have written more, but don’t like to bore! All I can say is I WANT ONE. So if you are feeling kind, all cheques payable to Tom Dimmock.

Take Care…