I came iPhone 3G. The phone appeared new housingThe phone began to work in 3G networks and received a built-in GPS module. In 2009, an upgraded version of "Iphona" appeared, received the name iPhone 3GS. The letter "S", added to the abrivator, meant "Speed" ("Speed") - the phone received a new more fast processor and advanced RAM.
iPhone 3G.
From 2008 to 2009, one of the most popular and hit phones in the world was produced. The popularity of this model provided a successful combination of design, performance of execution and functionality This hit is called iPhone 3G.
A magnificent bright contrast display, made using multitouch technology, provides fast and convenient control of phone features. Promotes this and UNIX operating system iPhone OS (iOS), with an intuitive even child interface and control.
The phone is equipped with all the necessary features. Among them: GPS receiver, Wi-Fi module, full-mp3 iPod player, as well as an incredibly wide platform, the capabilities of which are expanded through various applications from special Store App Store.. iPhone supports everything modern standards Communications, and can work with a Limit operator in any country in the world.
The iPhone design is something that distinguishes it from all other phones. Stylish and elegant, that is so possible to characterize appearance firmly. Thanks to the design balance, the phone is perfectly suitable for anyone, both businessmen and schoolchildren - everyone will find something in it and unique. To control the iPhone 3G you need only one keyboard button unlike other touch phones.
The body of the phone is made of high-quality hard and at the same time lightweight materials. The screen is protected by a glass panel, which is able to withstand the blows much stronger than its plastic analogue used in most other phones.
iPhone 3G is one of best decisions His time, perfectly contributing to our whole bouquet of modern technologies.
iPhone 3Gs.
iPhone 3Gs.this is improved iphone version 3G. The attacked letter S means Speed \u200b\u200b(speed). The difference between them consists only in the hardware acceleration - the "iron" 3Gs is much more powerful 3G. It is this technical improvement that allowed the iPhone 3Gs to work significantly (about 2 times) faster than his older brother.
In addition to the tangible speed of work, new processor and RAM provided iPhone 3GS full-fledged work on it the latest mobile operating system - IOS 4 Thanks to her 3GS, the long-awaited multitasking of which, sometimes, did not take it, as well as about 50 different functions and extensions of standard functions that are not available when using iOS 4 on the iPhone 3G.
| CPU | RAM | Flash memory | |
|---|---|---|---|
| iPhone 3G. | 412Mhz. | 128Mb. | 4/8 GB |
| iPhone 3Gs. | 633mhz. | 256MB | 16 / 32GB. |
Specifications iPhone 3G / 3GS
Dimensions:
Length: 115.5 mm
Width: 62.1 mm
Thickness: 12.3 mm
Weight: 135 gr
Cellular and wireless communication
UMTS / HSDPA / HSUPA (850 MHz, 900 MHz, 1900 MHz, 2100 MHz)
GSM / EDGE (850 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 1900 MHz)
Wi-Fi 802.11b / g
Wireless technology Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
Place of location
Technology Assisted GPS.
Digital compass
Wi-Fi
cellular (GSM, UMTS)
Memory size
8 and 16 GB - 3G or 16 and 32 GB - 3GS
Display
Multi-touch widescreen display with a diagonal of 3.5 inches
Resolution 480 × 320 pixels
Camera, photo and video
Video recording, VGA up to 30 frames / with audio
3.2-Megapixel Camera
Binding photos and video to the place of shooting
Sensors
Acceleration sensor
Sensor distance
Sensor of external illumination
Reproduction of audio
Frequency characteristic: from 20 Hz to 20 000 Hz
Supported audio formats: AAC (8 to 320 kbps), protected AAC (from iTunes Store), He-AAC, MP3 (8 to 320 kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible (2, 3, 4, Audible formats 2, 3, 4, Audible Enhanced Audio, AAX and AAX +), Apple Lossless, AIFF and WAV.
Customizable Maximum Volume
TV and video
Supported video formats: the main profile of level 3.1 with AAC-LC sound to 160 kbps, 48 \u200b\u200bkHz, stereo sounds in formats.m4v, .mp4 I.MOV; MPEG-4 video, up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 x 480 pixels, 30 frames / s, simple profile with AAC-LC sound up to 160 kbps, 48 \u200b\u200bkHz, stereosvuk in formats.m4v, .mp4 I.MOV ; Motion JPEG (M-JPEG) up to 35 Mbps, 1280 x 720 pixels, 30 frames / s, audio in ULAW format, PCM stereo sound in format.avi. Support for the resolution of 1024 x 768 through the adapter for the docking station to VGA;
Contents of delivery
iPhone 3G / 3GS
Stereo headlight with microphone
Cable for connecting docking station to uSB port
Adapter uSB power
Documentation
As it always happens, before starting sales of the iPhone 3G, there woke a lot of rumors about what a new device looks like from EPL, and what is its characteristics. And here, in early January 2007, the head of the company introduced the world a new gadget, which, on loud statements by Steve Jobs, should have made a revolution on the market mobile devices.
Iphon 3 was thrown into the market only 6 months after his presentation, but this did not prevent fans of "apple" smartphones to immediately settle down in long queues to acquire a novelty.
It should be noted that in the first few months the third iPhone was sold in America only on the terms of the conclusion of the manufacturer's contract with a specific communications company. And only significantly later, when the device began to be sold in Europe, agreements were found and with other operators. Some time later began selling unlocked smartphones that could already work with sim cards of almost any companies providing communication services. However, the cost of such phones reached 1000 dollars.
Of course, the third generation iPhone was met by a wide range of consumers not so enthusiastically, as the very first smartphone from Apple. This is explained by the fact that, starting with the second generation devices, they stopped being exclusive, and they acquired the mass. If the first gadget for a long time was available only to residents of America, the second quickly got on the shelves of European stores.
As for the 3G model, its sales began in Russia already in July 2008. I must say, this smartphone quickly acquired its fans. What are the main characteristics of the third-generation device, will show the iPhone 3G overview.
If the first smartphone from the epple was presented exclusively in white, then the third came out in two color solutions - black and white. At the same time, the model with memory 8 gigabytes producer released only black. But the models with 16 gigabytes are black and white. Why this decision was made - unknown. You can only assume that the manufacturer found white color more spectacular and status. But these are just guesses. However, as it is known to constant consumers of the "apple" company, many devices, and not just smartphones, it produces in white.
By the way, the boxes in which Apple phones are sold are also black and white. And in general, the appearance of the packaging, starting from the very first iPhone, has practically not changed. The box remains the same compact, with the image of the smartphone.
When opening the package, a device immediately wrapped in a film immediately appears. To remove it, you need to lift the substrate. Under the device is a small envelope. It contains instructions for use, a rag for wiping, a metal element for removing the sim - slot.
It should be noted that in the third generation iPhone, the extraction of a SIM card from the device is very difficult. To do this procedure, the user must be armed with any sharp object, such as a needle. At the top of the end of the gadget tube there is a fine hole for which you need to press the end of the needle, and the sim card will pop up.
As mentioned above, the first devices from the epple were sold locked, and a frequent change of sims was not required. But afterwards, when smartphones from this company have become massively distributed, the manufacturers thought about making the process of extracting sims easier and convenient. So in the gadgets appeared a SIM edge, which, by the way, was not very familiar to users, since it is very easy to lose.
Headphones in iPhone version 3G pretty high Quality. Sounds go clear and clean, without unnecessary noise effects. This is a big plus, since the low-quality headphones are attached to most mobile devices, which the user is forced to change, acquiring a more expensive product.
Telephone headset acquired a more elegant look. Microphone Answer Button in this gadget is harnessed in a box of plastic. You can control the player from the headset.
Many users thank to the company for good complete set iPhone 3G. In particular, as a number of owners of this device are noted on the forums, it is often a rag for wiping the hull that is coming in the kit, as fingerprints often remain on the housing.
Appearance: Characteristics
Let's start the design description from criticism. Most users are unhappy with the fact that the smartphone version 3 comes with plastic back cover. Recall that previous versions manufacturer made metal. I must say, this fact has quite upset the iPhone 3G users. After all, the metal tube gives a mobile gadget status and high cost. And in general, the device is quite pleasant to the touch. The only minus in this regard is that it is quickly planted when touched the fingers.
Owners of white smartphones periodically leave complaints on the forums that cracks arise on the body of the apparatus. But the manufacturer does not comment on these situations.
As for the preservation of the gadget, we note that it quickly loses the freight form of a silver edging, framing the screen. The screen protection is pretty good, which is evidenced by numerous tests conducted by users. Scratch, of course, may appear on the display, but it occurs in particular negligence and non-accuracy of the user.
Consider the appearance of the third smartphone from the epple in more detail. At first glance, it sees that it is quite large. There are no sides, as well as transitions from the display to the case. There is only a seating of a screen having a silver color.
The control keys are one of the only one, and it is located in the body of the phone, slightly squeezed into it.
The spoken speaker grid is at the very top of the front of the smartphone. Next to it are illuminated sensors. The level of brightness of the screen lighting periodically varies according to their indicators. The sensors are practically invisible for the usual eye, they can only be seen in the conditions of bright illumination.
The rear panel of the device is made of glossy material. At the top of the left there is a chamber window.
The top end contains an entrance for headphones. There is also a power key and separation key under the SIM card.
Below is the connector for the date - cable, monophonic speaker and microphone.
We note that the keys in the third iPhone are chrome, in earlier versions of Apple gadgets they were black. Such keys, especially on a white background, look very impressive. But on the black model, they also look attractive.
Continuing the conversation about the advantages of the new device - the 3G smartphone - we also note the improved headphone jack. Now any headphones that have a 3.5 mm connector can enter it.
Of the advantages, it can be noted that the new model of the phone has become thinner by 1 millimeter. In this case, the edges of the device have become more rounded. Because of all the earlier models of iPhones, compared with the third generation model look massive and clumsy.
To keep in one hand this device is convenient, its weight and dimensions do not cause the user of discomfort. But if wearing the device in the pocket of the shirt, it is likely that he will delay it, because You can't call the model very miniature yet. As for wearing in jeans pockets - a similar situation. So it's better to wear a gadget in a special protective caseand in the bag.
Performance
This smartphone model is equipped with a Mac OS X processor. The processor frequency rate is 620 megaggers. Number of kernels - 1. Recall that the number of cores in the processor is one of the main performance indicators, since it is the main computing element that processes all instructions of the user. Accordingly, than the number of nuclei is larger, the processor will be able to perform the processor large quantity teams. Also, the mobile device works faster what applies to applications and games.
What is the memory of the third generation iPhone?
This indicator is no less important than the performance of the processor. It is a storage device that allows the processor to carry out the relationship with applications at the current time.
This indicator in the third version iPhone is 128 megabytes. Frequency indicators random access memory In this device are 103rd megahertz.
The volume of the built-in memory is only 8 gigabytes.
Battery
The battery in the 3G iPhone is not removable. According to user reviews, complete charge The battery is enough, on average, for 12 hours. If the smartphone during the day was used very actively, then it discharges in about 6 hours. Activities implies navigation on the Internet, listening to music, watching video and so on. Of course, the battery is not very powerful. But, on the other hand, users rarely actively use gadgets throughout the day. And if the owner of the device very rarely makes calls, and the multimedia does not use at all, the battery of the smartphone can hold out without recharging 1-2 days.
On average, if you use a gadget moderately, that is, talking half an hour a day, listen to music for no more than 2 hours a day, carry out Internet surfing for no more than 1 hour a day, then charging for a day may well have enough.
If we compare the third generation model with earlier versions gadgets, then it has a battery undoubtedly more powerful. But a number of users noted that they did not notice a significant difference in this indicator. sure, we are talking About those who actively used, and the first, and the second, and the third version of the phone.
Council. If you want the battery of your iPhone to be discharged as long as possible, turn on it waiting for it. Staying in this mode, the device is automatically disconnected from all wireless networks.
Experienced users noticed that if the third iPhone is used very actively during the year, then after this period the battery sits greatly and it is necessary to charge it at least 1 time per day.
It also happens that the Gadget user shows over the activity, that is, 6 hours a day and more spends on the Internet. In this case, under the charge of the battery comes every 5-7 hours.
Display: Quality Characteristics
Screen quality is one of the most important indicators of a smartphone that any buyer takes into account when acquiring a gadget. IPhone 3G has a 3.5-inch diagonal screen. The screen resolution of this phone has an indicator of 320 × 480 pixels. It should be noted 2007, when the third iPhone was released on the market, there were very few mobile devices with such high display quality indicators. Today in this plan, the third iPhone is also quite competitive, but there are devices with more perfect devices.
When you first look at the display, you can see a clear bright picture, without any grain. But you can see pixels all the same, only with a very close screening of the screen. Of course than the display of smaller sizes, the better the picture looks like.
In any case, the display of the device under consideration in today's review is very good. On many other smartphones of the image (icons, etc.), it seems to be depressed deep into the screen, and in the third iiphone this is not observed. Icons seem to be immediately under the glass. It looks very beautiful and effectively.
As the advantage of the phone screen, it is possible to note the fact that the display does not fade under the influence of sunlight.
The viewing angles are also high quality, you remain beautiful. The image varies with any slope of the device.
Hello everyone! The new iPhone model comes out every year and Apple strictly adheres to this rule. However, "once a year" is too vague wording, do not find? Therefore, I suggest today to find out the exact date of the output of absolutely all existing iPhone models. Collect, so to speak, all these diquses in one place.
What for? First, it is always curious to trace how much time passes from the moment of the presentation until the start of sales in Russia and the world. Secondly, a similar cheat sheet can come in handy many (I, as the author of the blog about Apple, for sure :)). Third, why not? Content, in my opinion, useful - let it be. Go!
For a more visual understanding, all information is presented in the table. Small explanation:
- The date of the start of sales in the world - under the "world" means countries of the so-called "first wave" (USA, European countries, etc.)
- The start date of sales in Russia is the beginning of sales certified (PCT) iPhones.
- the iPhone 2G in Russia "Legally" was not sold, and the 3G model was the first official iPhone in the Russian Federation (a little more about it).
| Device model | Presentation date | Date of start of sales in the world | Date of start of sales in Russia |
| iPhone 2G. | 09.01.2007 | 29.06.2007 | Not |
| iPhone 3G. | 10.06.2008 | 11.07.2008 | 03.10.2008 |
| iPhone 3Gs. | 08.06.2009 | 19.06.2009 | 05.03.2010 |
| iPhone 4. | 07.06.2010 | 24.06.2010 | 22.09.2010 |
| iPhone 4S. | 04.10.2011 | 14.10.2011 | 16.12.2011 |
| iPhone 5. | 19.09.2012 | 21.09.2012 | 14.12.2012 |
| iPhone 5S, 5C | 10.09.2013 | 20.09.2013 | 25.10.2013 |
| iPhone 6 (Plus) | 09.09.2014 | 19.09.2014 | 26.09.2014 |
| iPhone 6S (Plus) | 09.09.2015 | 25.09.2015 | 09.10.2015 |
| iPhone SE | 21.03.2016 | 31.03.2016 | 05.04.2016 |
| iPhone 7 (Plus) | 07.09.2016 | 16.09.2016 | 23.09.2016 |
| iPhone 8 (Plus) | 12.09.2017 | 22.09.2017 | 29.09.2017 |
| iPhone X. | 12.09.2017 | 03.11.2017 | 03.11.2017 |
| iPhone XS (MAX) | 12.09.2018 | 21.09.2018 | 28.09.2018 |
| iPhone XR. | 12.09.2018 | 26.10.2018 | 26.10.2018 |
| iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max | 10.09.2019 | 20.09.2019 | 20.09.2019 |
As you can see, an increase in Apple's loyalty to our country is very well traced. The deadlines for the appearance of gadgets in Russia, compared with the global start of sales, decreased every year. And to the exit of the "six" reached its apogee. The difference was just a week!
For comparison - official iPhone 3GS appeared in Russia after almost 9 months! At this time, the whole world was already waiting for the "four" :)
And my opinion that everything went to ensure that this year Russia fell into a list of those countries where "apple" devices appear first. However, this did not happen and we all know why:
- Unstability of the ruble.
- Large prices.
- Low purchasing activity.
Well, wait and see and possibly, it is for the iPhone 7th model that will add a string with two identical numbers in the last two columns in the table :)
Updated! Well, concerning the iPhone 7, then miracles did not happen, but in the "second wave" sales of Russia still fell. In the Russian Federation, the new Apple smartphone will appear just a week later than in the "First Wave" countries. And this is very good! After all, the case is going to the fact that since the iPhone 7S, our country should be among those who will receive it the first.
Updated 2! The preliminary data (which is known immediately after presentation) on the release of the iPhone 8 and iPhone X are added to the table. At the moment, opinions differ only about the "eight" - will Russia fall into the number of "first waves" countries? Or sales of iPhone 8 in the Russian Federation start a week later than all over the world? Let's wait for more accurate information ... waited. Still, a week later. But Russia fell into the "First Wave" sales of the iPhone X - it is very cool!
Updated 3! Data data added to the tablet output iPhone XS and iPhone XR. As for the most advanced iPhone XS, Russia again fell into the "second wave of sales". The novelty will be delivered to the Russian Federation a week later than in the countries of the "first wave". Nothing terrible, survive somehow :) But the sale of the iPhone XR in Russia begins simultaneously with the rest of the world - October 26, 2018. Normul!
Updated 4!Added data on the release date of the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max. Well ... We can congratulate us all! Now, in order to buy new iPhone Among the very first, the Russian fan of "apples" is very optional to go to another country. Official sales of iPhone 11 in the Russian Federation will start simultaneously with the rest of the world. Hurray, comrades! :)
I became a real test for Apple: the company for record short time had to solve many problems encountered when working with the first iPhone, and develop a device that could conquer the most demanding mobile users who were accustomed to the most modern technologies - For example, in Japan.
In total, Apple really managed to do this: the new iPhone 3G became one of the best products of the company. However, he had several flaws.
Design
The iPhone design is directly related to the presence of a large touchscreen display, so inventing the wheel and re-develop the design of the new iPhone 3G Apple did not have to. The device is almost no different from the traditional iPhone, except, perhaps, the greater the width of the case and the modified shape of the back cover.
In addition, the device body is a few millimeters thicker (12.3 mm against 11.6 mm) due to the fact that the new iPhone supports GPS and 3G. The housing of the touchfone is entirely made of high-quality glossy plastic.
Some may seem that compared to the old iPhone, whose body was distinguished by metal inserts, the new plastic iPhone 3G looks cheap. However, the whole body of the new iPhone looks much more stylish and, moreover, it is more convenient in his hand, does not slip.
However, the plastic case still may be a problem for the iPhone owners of traditionally black colors (we will remind, the iPhone 3G came out in black and white colors). Absolutely all fingerprints are visible on the smooth black surface, and the housing will lose their attractiveness in just a few days. A white model with 16 GB of memory is more expensive, but there will be less problems with the case.
On the housing of the new iPhone 3G scratches can also appear easily, as on any other plastic phone, so you should avoid a number of leaks with sharp objects (for example, keys).
The main advantages of the new iPhone 3G:
The main disadvantages of iPhone 3G:
Contents of delivery
During withdrawal music player Apple's iPod to the market tried to complete the device to all necessary in order to get the location of buyers and stand out among numerous player manufacturers. Over time, the iPod grade became less and less impressive. Now it came to the fact that in the box with the player lies only uSB cable and case. The first generation of the iPhone went on sale in very good equipment - in the box lay a power adapter and stylish, desktop docking station. This gave hope to fans of "apple" products that Apple intends to pay more attention to the set of delivery of their devices.
However, iPhone 3G suggests that Apple continues to follow the previously laughed room - the poorer is the equipment for big money. So in the box with the iPhone 3G, the buyer will no longer find a stylish docking station that is now offered separately for $ 29. The standard dock looks less presentable, but it takes less space, which is an undoubted plus. In addition to the power adapter in a box with a "applephony", there are ordinary stereo handphones and a USB wire.
3G: the most significant improvement
One of the most significant iPhone innovations was supporting 3G. In addition, the data transfer rate and 2G networks increased. On average data transfer rate from owners original iphone did not exceed 133 kb / s, which is only twice as much as Dial-Up. However, the data transfer rate from the new iPhone 3G is significantly higher and varies from 800 kb / s to 1.1 MB / s. It is worth noting, however, that these indicators are very dependent on the capabilities of the mobile operator.
Internet surfing due to the increased speed has become much more convenient. Of course, leaving the Internet with the iPhone 3G, the high-speed network will not be forgotten, but sites - thanks to the last browser Safari. - Loading much faster. And the speed of working with e-mail, even with the attached files, is almost no different from the speed of checking mail on a computer with a high-speed Internet connection.
It is worth mentioning about third-party applications that are provided in the iPhone and which actively use the high speed of Internet access from the mobile phone - for example, Myspace Mobile and Twitter.
However, high speed The new iPhone 3G data transmission in some cases may seem not too valuable innovation: Apple has limited the amount of data downloaded from the App Store with a size of less than 10 MB and provided access to iTunes Store only via Wi-Fi. This is done, first of all, due to mobile operators who do not want to allow owners of new iPhone 3G to download hundreds of megabytes without charging for this additional fee.
The obvious deficiency of the iPhone is the battery life that because of 3G leaves much to be desired: only 5 hours in talk mode. However, for the device with such big Display This indicator, in comparison with the remaining 3G devices, above average. Charge the phone will have to be at least once a day - those who often use the connection.
Sound quality
After listening to a lot of complaints from the iPhone owners about the sound quality, Apple decided to eliminate this problem - in the new iPhone 3G significantly improved sound became one of the main improvements. This applies to both voice calls and music.
From the influence of extraneous noise, however, the iPhone 3G is completely not insured. Therefore, if environmental noise is a constant problem, it is better to purchase a Bluetooth headset with the technology of suppressing foreign sounds.
The quality of music and ringtones in a new device - at a high level, but there is a risk of skipping a call or a text message, since some ringtones sound somewhat quiet.
The new iPhone 3G is the first apple device with support for GPS, and this inexperience, despite all the efforts of the company's developers, is still obvious.
To the greatest existence of GPS will delight lovers to shoot at a mobile phone camera: iPhone 3G provides for the possibility of geoteeration. In addition, GPS will appreciate and Google Maps users will be appreciated - to determine the location in real time you can practically instantly and with a high degree of accuracy. In this iPhone 3G where better devices Type Nokia N95 and BlackBerry Curve, the location process that sometimes takes more than a minute. iPhone 3G is required only a few seconds.
However, until the full GPS navigation tool in the iPhone 3G is still not reaching. Apple developers themselves note that the GPS chip in the phone does not have sufficient features in order to enjoy navigating the car. However, the iPhone 3G pedestrian will still help find the road.
Recall that a lot of new applications from third-party developers based on GPS-technologies appeared in the App Store. Some of them may interest the owners of the new iPhone 3G.
On iPhone 2.0 OS
No matter how much Apple does not focus on the technical characteristics of the new iPhone, the influence cannot be underestimated.
For business users, one of the most important innovations was the inclusion in iPhone 3G support for Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync and Apple MobileMe, which make it possible to synchronize and exchange the calendar information, contact list and email. Thus, users who need these features have lost their motivation to the acquisition of smartphones and communicators with BlackBerry and Windows Mobile.
A few more changes provided for Apple made a new iPhone where More convenient for daily and frequent use. The function of mass deletion of messages will certainly like those who get a lot of daily e-mail. Also became more convenient to find contacts.
Perhaps most of the owners of the iPhone 3G will like the App Store service and several hundreds of applications from third-party developers, which can be purchased with it. This is new apple device Further differs from most smartphones.
At the moment in the App Store order 800 applications for the new iPhone 3G - from mobile games and applications, just improving the functionality of the device, to customers social networks and voice applications. ABOUT mobile Games It is worth saying especially - thanks to sensory control, 3D graphics and motion sensor they can captivate almost any owner of the iPhone 3G on a very long time.
There are a few minuses: first of all, applications iphone 3G is impossible to simply minister and leave function. In addition, there is no VoIP and video recording in the new phone.
RESULTS
The new iPhone differs from similar touch phones, first of all, convenient and fast web surfing, as well as a clear intuitive touch interface. It is worth recognizing that Apple decided many problems associated with the first iPhone, taking into account all its shortcomings. Fast access On the Internet in combination with GPS support and multiple third-party applications Makes iPhone 3G very attractive for potential buyers.
However, Apple is clearly there, where to grow - take at least obvious flaws of GPS. Battery running time that leaves much to be desired, makes most iPhone 3G holders constantly have with you charger. A number of important functions that were not in the first iPhone are missing and in a new device - in particular, support for MMS, voice dialing. The iPhone 3G camera with a resolution of 2 MP also does not compare any comparison with much more modern and high-quality cameras of new phones - already at the end of the year there will be several models of 8 MP cameras from leading manufacturers.
Technical characteristics of iphone 3G:
- Network: GSM / GPRS / EDGE (850/900/1800 / 1900 MHz), WCDMA / HSDPA (850/1900 / 2100 MHz)
- Operating system: iPhone 2.0 OS
- Camera: 2 megapixels
- The volume of the built-in memory: 8 or 16 GB
- Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR
- Wi-Fi (802.11b / g)
- USB 2.0
- A-GPS.
- 3.5 mm nest
- Conversation time: up to 10 hours in 2G networks, up to 5 hours in 3G networks
- Standby time: up to 300 hours
- Web surfing time: up to 5 hours in 3G networks, up to 6 hours in Wi-Fi networks
- Work time in video player mode: up to 7 hours
- Music player mode: up to 24 hours
- Dimensions: 115.5 x 62.1 x 12.3 mm
- Weight: 133 grams
Technical characteristics of iPhone:
- Network: GSM / GPRS / EDGE (850/900/1800 / 1900 MHz)
- Operating system: iPhone OS
- Display: Touch, 3.5 inches, 480 x 320 Points
- Camera: 2 megapixels
- Volume of built-in memory: 4, 8 or 16 GB
- Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR
- Wi-Fi (802.11b / g)
- USB 2.0
- 3.5 mm nest
- Opening hours Conversation: up to 8 hours
This upgraded Apple attempt to offer a new product market. The first apparatus did not have some important elements for the American and European user (the same 3G), and was also clearly not intended for a mass sale. This is now Foxconn plants stamping 150 thousand phones per day, and some operators, if you believe rumors, the company from Cupertino proposed to sell some completely fantastic volumes of devices.
Here, however, it is worth making a reservation. For a mass sale, the phone was not intended in countries where these sales were officially: the standard for the device of this class was supplemented with the operators with quite large rates (more use the services of the operator - for example, data transfer - forced the phone itself). As a result, the iPhone repeated the marketing formula of other products of Apple - not suichenious, nontrivial, not for everyone.
Outside the coating zone of AT & T and other (few) official operators reigned "Gray" Market: Deliveries mobile phones Renuits went there, where consumers are especially a pant for functional image devices. It is not significantly known than this was explained - whether the theory of the conspiracy (attempted Apple partisan methods to expand the range of the spread of the iPhone) or a spontaneous market reaction, which requested a very good product (this option seems to us closest to truth). However, the iPhone has gained considerable popularity and has become a 100% recognizable telephone in far from Cupertino countries.
From iPhone to iPhone 3G
The launch of the iPhone at one time became one of the most emotional debuts in history mobile communications. In this process there were aspects that caused surprise with their nontriviality. To begin with, the method of promoting new items, which began to be produced by the company who made the first steps in the global market of cell phones.
The very appearance of a new player is about large size - after bankruptcy Siemens Mobile (as soon as BenQ / Qisda, which almost suffocated from a too big swallowed piece), Crisis Motorola and Depression Sony Ericsson. - It is currently unthinkable. Numerous companies of the second echelon from this year from this second echelon and do not leave (and from year to year their share on the market is steadily declining).
"Success stories" in relation to mobile phones can be remembered unless in the case of Samsung and LG, which came to this segment relatively recently (in the late 90s - early 2000s). However, by the standards of the cellular car market, this is already a dense past.
The appearance of the iPhone in the market, where it would seem, it was long ago established a pretty serious effect. The hype around the apparatus was partly due to its innovative concept ( touch screen In the phone - the phenomenon is not new, but only Apple made this screen really convenient to work without a stylus), but first of all - inability to accept the fact that the most interesting phone of the last time was invented by the company that had nothing to do with mobile communications.
Of course, the iPhone had enough deficiencies that, after the months of "Pershot" on various kinds of forums, even those people who did not hold this device in their hands and do not plan to do this. This is extremely modest camera capabilities, irritating Bluetooth, paranoid proprietary Apple and obvious flaws in trying to "creatively interpret" things that have become the mobile industry standards (for example, working with SMS).
Apple's opponents emerged almost subconscious irritation: why other leaders' companies (among them Motorola in torment and Nokia with a permanent sales crisis in the USA) did not think before the release of such a device, and the manufacturer who ignores some aspects of sending SMS, did it?
Twenty times the reworked market in which marketers found (or created) all sorts of niches (selected on sexual, psychological and anthropological signs) with vigorous "rouadmaps" and strategies, turned out to be blocked by the device, which even before his appearance set the tone of an incredibly high stitching (he was Equivalent advertising campaign Approximately $ 400 million - Microsoft intends to spend $ 300 million to reduce the demonization degree of Vista).
Now LG, which has shown its touchscreen phone before Apple and even allowed themselves to be styled by the "plagiarism" from the Kupertino, a separate line prescribes the number of "sensory" devices sold.
the iPhone has become an impressive profitable for Apple, without a swing, bringing a large revenue to the manufacturer - both by selling and in the form of deductions of operators.
But Apple felt the need to make a new marketing step - and on stage iPhone 3G appeared on the scene. This almost religious phenomenon was preceded by branded "Marketing" the feature of the American company - a sharp "deduction" of the channels of implementation. A few months before the start of sales of the 3G version, the old iPhone was to buy it was impossible.
This Apple again stood out against the background of other manufacturers of mobile phones, which are planning the "second breath" of the devices as their price decreases and after the release of a newer model, which is replaced by a veteran. Often the devices are drunk to death. An example of this is forever young (until recently) Razr.
"Dry" channels led the audience to acquire the iPhone, in the usual Cupertino state - an excitement, against which the new iPhone 3G was shown.
iPhone 3G.
After a long time, the iPhone 3G was in our hands. The main question that torments us is - Is it worth changing the old iphone to a new one? The main question that torments suffering buyers is how to buy a phone cheaper? Let's start with the second.
White 16 GB iPhone 3G, which came to us for the test, sold on the market for about $ 1700-1800. And this is not the case where the sellers get an incredible margin, because the "at the entrance" the device has an astronomical cost.
As you know, with a decrease in the price of the phone in the USA to $ 199 / $ 299 (with the terms of the contract, which, in the aggregate, is more than the contract of the first iPhone), Apple and its partners have significantly strengthened the security measures. The activation of the apparatus in the United States is now produced only upon presentation of the social insurance number, credit card and identity card, and make a purchased phone outside the AT & T or Apple store without activation is unrealistic.
In Europe, the situation is similar: the few "open" phones are crazy money, and "free" iPhone is sold with the cabin contracts (board in the event that you want to remove the device for sale abroad). As an example shows these contracts, our enterprising citizens bypass (for example, grabping the phone with them after several months of student work in Britain), but this volume is not enough to meet demand.
Moreover, the old reserves of the iPhone of the first generation are now also sold at a price that is not comparable to the original (one more months before the debut of the 3G version, the phone could be used on average for $ 600-700). There will be no salvation from this oppression - if only in our markets will not occur certain tectonic shifts. For example, the awaited IPhone debut in retail chains russian operators and related retailers.
Is it worth the current owners of the iPhone to purchase a 3G version? In general, no. There are not a lot of hardware changes. The 3G-bond is in demand in Ukraine and in those few cities of Russia, where the 3G networks are deployed, but not in Belarus.
The GPS module works well (if you do not count the long-term connection with satellites), but at the moment the device can only be used google mapswhich are detailed for Russia, but not for Belarus and Ukraine. Do not forget that these cards "eat" a huge amount of traffic. In addition, positioning was able to do and the old iPhone - using for a reference point basic stations Operator.
Unfortunately, the 3G-functionality of the phone could not be checked and until they were entitled to comment on those horns that are properly coming from the US and Europe. However, the connection in the native 2G-standard for us is completely normal and no different from the first iPhone.
The 3G version has other small differences. Some of them are very pleasant. First of all, it is a white color of the back of the housing. After consumer tests, we insist on the fact that the white version is better. It is absolutely not noticeable with scratches (they are noticeable on the black model), it is less braky, and the real religious fanatics of the white "apple" plastic "ass" of the phone is able to deliver a feeling of deep satisfaction.
As it is easy to notice in the photo, the verses of the iPhone 3G are somewhat beveled compared to the old option. Speakly, they make the phone more subtle, although harsh reality (and comparison side by side) completely correctly indicates that the new apparatus is thicker than the predecessor.
Another pleasant moment - the nest of the headphones finally takes plugs of non-notorious white headphones Apple iPhone., and your loved ones. In addition, the appearance of the slots in the lower part of the phone has changed (the speakers, by the way, have become tangible louder, but I would still like a more assertive sound).
From the hardware changes, we were able to recall the differences in displays. The new screen is slightly greener than the old, but so deep differences can be caught only comparing phones side by side. No problems with the picture on the 3G version were not observed: as in the first iPhone, it is clear and juicy.
Separate mention deserves firmware. The iPhone 3G standard is firmware 2.0.0 (currently available 2.0.2, which, by the way, should correct problems with 3G reception). This firmware can be installed on the old iPhone (or iPod Touch.). At our disposal there were phones with firmware up to the 2nd version and the iPhone of the first generation, rebuilt to the 2nd.
iPhone 3G is really equipped with a more efficient battery. If a previous model With an average load, it worked without recharging about 2 days, then almost three will work with an economy handling of charge. True, this aspect is very dependent on the intensity of Wi-Fi use and data transfer. In general, the duration of the player in listening to music has grown by four hours compared to the first option.
In the rest of the iPhone 3G, an even account is no different from his older brother. Repeat all the descriptions of the menu and the capabilities of the phone are meaningless. It is easier to refer to the review of the first apparatus, and even better - read
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