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Prices for new iPhone:

  • 16 GB $199
  • 32 GB $299

In addition, keeping the iPhone 3G on the market for

  • $99 for 8 GB

That 8GB price starts today.

When does the iPhone 3GS become available? June 19 in 8 countries (including U.S) and then rolling out to 80 countries. New ad.

How much faster? 2 to 3.6 times faster. Not everything is as fast. Average two times faster. New features:

  • Built-in camera. 3 megapixel, not 3.2 as expected. Autofocus, whitebalance, exposure, tap to focus. Low light sensitivity better. Automacro as well, as close as 10 cm away.
  • Also captures video. New switch that says still or video. 30 frames per second. autofocus etc.
  • Edit from the iPhone.
  • Can share (if your carrier allows it; big laugh because the room knows that AT&T doesn't yet)
  • Voice control. Hold down the home button. Commands you can use are scrolling by. Call Scott Forstall. What's playing now. Play more songs like this (makes Genius playlist on the fly.)
  • Built-in digital compass.
  • Accessibility features.
  • Support for Nike +
  • Hardware encryption (for the IT guys). Makes for instantaneous remote wipe.
  • Improved battery life. Up to 9 hours surfing with wifi, 30 hours of audio, 12 hours of 2G talk time, 5 hours of 3G talk.
  • Fastest, most powerful iPhone yet

Yay!!! I just got my iPhone a few months back, but I think I might have to get the new one! Who else, besides Smartmom, is with me????

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Re: Lets Welcome to the Stage: the iPhone 3GS

Here is a linky link to the blog that has all the details from the WWDC today.

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Re: Lets Welcome to the Stage: the iPhone 3GS

Wired did a story on it here too:

New iPhone 3GS: 3MP Camera, Video, Compass and Voice Control

I didn't read it - I was afraid my eyes would bleed - JK seriously it does look nice

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Re: Lets Welcome to the Stage: the iPhone 3GS
James Clerk wrote:

Who else, besides Smartmom, is with me????

My daily giggle for sure ROFL

I dunno sounds like features already on my blackberry. Besides I'm not so anti apple I do have a few ipods still and I think the current iphone you have will make a dandy paperweight when you get the new one. *pours James more kool-aid*

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I think the current iphone you have will make a dandy paperweight when you get the new one.

Noooooo. I plan on finding someone to sell it to. I hope to get at least $150 out of it. After all, it does come with 2000 songs and some movies... And a ton of apps. No, this baby is going somewhere, and it ain't on my desk.

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Re: Lets Welcome to the Stage: the iPhone 3GS

Unfortunately, humans tend to overvalue their stuff. Reminds me of years ago, when car shopping (here comes a "yarn"): Back when power windows and air conditioning were optional, the used car salesman would say, "It's only umpteen dollars, and it's got power windows & air conditioning!" The proper reply was: "That's great - but the last thing I want on a used car is power windows & air conditioning. Can you show me one without that stuff?" At which point the price would come down. No offense, but it's the same thing with songs & movies on "someone else's" phone.
Remember George Carlin? -- What's the difference betweeh "sh**" and "stuff"? My sh** is stuff; your stuff is sh**. Peace

Re: Lets Welcome to the Stage: the iPhone 3GS

Personally, I would love AC in my used car. I suppose it depends on what you're looking for in a car, or iPhone in this case.

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Re: Lets Welcome to the Stage: the iPhone 3GS
I would never get an iPhone...but the prices seem pretty good for all those who would subject themselves to that type of stuff.
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I'd buy the biggest, baddest iPhone in the county, in a heartbeat, with every app possible. The up-front cost is believable; but I'd feel so guilty every time the monthly service bill arrived, especially if Mama needed a new pair of shoes, or a night out. Sigh

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i def want to get the new one. i've had 2 Blackberrys and the iPhone blows Blackberry out of the water no if, ands or but's about it. iPhone haters who have never owned one have NO idea what they're missing out on. there is just no comparison Smile

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YAY! I was waiting for you to come! Finally, someone who can enjoy an amazing phone for what its worth.

I'm just not sure if the voice, extra speed, and movies are worth the extra money. I've only had my iPhone 5 months... With the update th the 3G, we can still get cut and paste, MMS, etc... I dunno.

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