iPhone 3G S

The iPhone 3G S is a mobile phone that runs the iPhone OS 3.0 operating system and allows users to rent and purchase movies from the phone, along with audiobooks. The phone also supports Bluetooth® and USB connectivity to Macs and PCs, Safari web browser with JavaScript, and supports QuickTime X-style HTTP streaming of audio and video. The phone also features AutoFill for forms, HTML 5 support including audio and video tags; “Find My iPhone” which functions to track down a lost phone using MobileMe from any browser. It locates the phone on a map, and also allows users to remotely erase data on the device, or play a sound on the phone for locating it around the house even in vibration mode. The phone also features ScrollMotion Iceberg in-app purchases, Bluetooth and dock connector communication with other devices, embedded Google Maps™ for turn by turn navigation, push notifications of text alerts, number badges and sound alerts. It utilizes the GSM 850/900/1800/1900 and HSDPA 850/1900/2100MHz network phone and is designed in a block form factor that measures 116 x 62 x 12 mm and weighs 135 g. The phone is powered by a lithium-ion battery that provides up to 5 hours of talk time/data on 3G, 12 hours on 2G network; 9 hours data on Wi-Fi; 30 hours on audio and 10 hours on video. The phone supports a 16 GB (at the price of $199) or 32GB ($299) internal storage capacity, and features a 16.7 million color TFT 320 x 480 pixel resolution display that has an accelerometer, proximity sensor and ambient light sensor. The phone also supports a 3.0-megapixel autofocus camera with macro mode and auto white balance, as well as geo tagging and video recording (30fps VGA format with on-device editing) capabilities. It also has an MP3 player that is supported by iTunes, Cover Flow and AT&T Music; speakerphone:, supports 320×480 px wallpapers and screesavers, MP3 ringtones, themes, games and multimedia streaming (iTunes/AT&T Mobile TV/AT&T Video). The iPhone 3G S has OpenGL ES 2.0 Graphics capability, voice dial and voice music control; Nike + support, a 7.2Mbps HSDPA, Wi-Fi 802.11b/g and Bluetooth 2.1 with EDR connectivity feature; is coated with water- and oil-resistant finish, has an integrated magnetic compass (GPS with AT&T Navigator) and comes with headphones with inline remote for music control. It also comes with “Find My iPhone” phone locating service and TomTom navigation (subscription required).

Specifications
Form factor
The iPhone 3G S is a mobile phone that is designed in a 4.5 inches (115.5 mm) by 2.4 inches (62.1 mm) by 0.48 inch (12.3 mm) form factor that weighs 4.8 ounces (135 grams). The iPhone 3G S supports an accelerometer, an ambient light sensor and a proximity sensor. It comes in either 16GB or 32GB capacity. The iPhone 3G S supports a 3.5-inch (diagonal) widescreen Multi-Touch display, 480-by-320-pixel resolution at 163 ppi with fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating.

Cellular and wireless
The iPhone 3G S supports UMTS/HSDPA (850, 1900, 2100 MHz) and GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz) network frequencies. It also provides users with connectivity online via Wi-Fi (802.11b/g), as well as synchronization with compatible devices via Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR. It also supports assisted GPS (A-GPS) and Digital compass.

Power and battery
The iPhone 3G S is powered by a built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery that can be charged via USB to computer system or power adapter. The battery provides users with up to 12 hours (2G) / 5 hours (3G) of talk time and up to 300 hours of standby time. A single charge (full) on the phone provides users with up to 5 hours (3G)/9 hours on Wi-Fi of internet use, up to 10 hours of video playback time and up to 30 hours of audio playback.

Audio and Video playback
The iPhone 3G S supports audio format such as AAC, Protected AAC, MP3, MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3, and 4), Apple Lossless, AIFF, and WAV. It also supports video formats such as 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, and video
The iPhone 3G S supports a 3 megapixels, Autofocus camera that utilizes tapping motion to focus, and has video recording capabilities for VGA up to 30 fps with audio. The camera also supports photo and video geotagging as well as iPhone and third-party application integration.

Connectors and input/output
The iPhone 3G S has the following connectors and I/Os: a 30-pin dock connector, a 3.5-mm stereo headphone minijack, built-in speaker, microphone and SIM card tray.

In the box
The iPhone 3G S comes with Apple Earphones with Remote and Mic, a Dock Connector to USB Cable, USB Power Adapter, Documentation and SIM eject tool.

Reviews

“The iPhone 3GS doesn’t make the same grand leap that the iPhone 3G made from the first-generation model, but the latest Apple handset is still a compelling upgrade for some users. The iPhone 3GS is faster and we appreciate the new features and extended battery life, but call quality and 3G reception still need improvement.” – (CNET, 2009)

“If you’re looking for something new, something different and something you’re not quite familiar with, there’s the Pre or the MyTouch 3G. But as a whole, the iPhone 3GS is the best all-around smartphone available. If you’re looking for a refined, augmented version of what you already know, a phone that, not for nothing, runs all the tens of thousands of apps on the App Store, choose the iPhone 3GS” – (Gizmodo, 2009)