Apple iPhone 3G S available, no mile-long queues this time

19 June, 2009
It’s finally here folks – one of the most sought-after handsets is already available in the eight lucky countries from the first wave. The most impatient fans in USA, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Switzerland...

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  • Anonymous
  • nbu
  • 20 Jun 2009

N6500s (a 2007-phone) has a 3,2MP autofocus camera as well, with a Carl Zeiss lens and dual-LED flash, but the pics get much better than any of this. In fact, this 2 year old phone, having the same number of MP:s, both outdoes the Iphone 3GS and the 5800. Even if the Iphone would have a 12MP camera, it would still be worse, without any lens quality as it is right now...

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    • Dani
    • nF0
    • 20 Jun 2009

    iPhone is the most perfect that does everything PERFECTLY!, I want a iPhone 3G S ..

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      • Anonymous
      • nvx
      • 20 Jun 2009

      you can see shots taken with nokia 5800 same 3.2MP camera

      http://www.flickr.com/photos/tnkgrl/sets/72157613070580775/

      it seems the 5800 has more vibrant color compared to the 3gs, 3gs shot are oversharped and it makes look cartoonish

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        • Iyerd
        • 04%
        • 20 Jun 2009

        Anonymous, 20 Jun 2009The funny thing is, Apple released the same phone three tim... moreactually nokia upgrade alot more and their N95's usually have a unique feature

        N95.. original
        N82.. Xenon
        N95 8GB, obiously the 8GB and Larger Screen
        N96 built in 16GB and DVBH and Navi wheel (or supposed to be) FP2
        N85 FM trans OLED
        N86 - N85 but 8mp and built in 8GB

        while it seems apple has done the same, just increaing GB and a better cam but you have to note that the N95 series is really old now and

        with such a fast paced industry having 8GB and 16GB back than was a huge deal along with 5mp, but nowadays its nothing

        this is why the N97 is confused as its specs are "OLD" for a company "Flagship"

        the iphone however is not bound to any rule, they fit in into all the areas.. Businees, Kids, Teenagers.. etc the only prob is that in each area it lacks basics..

        cause who would buy their kid a 600 dollar phone to play games on.. on top of that you have that exact phone to email and show off in office..

        while every kid on the train has it..

        both the N97 and iphone are confused devices.. N97 is tray be all "touch" and "Business" and "Facebook" which is what the iphone has been doing for 2 years

        in the end it all depends on the user.

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          • Anonymous
          • 3qS
          • 20 Jun 2009

          The funny thing is, Apple released the same phone three times.
          Nokia does the same, all the time, the main difference is, nokia changes the skin. What I wanna say is, nokia released the N95 4x.
          1. N95
          2. N95 8GB
          3. N96
          4. N85
          Economics is fun :)
          The next iphone is gonna be called, Iphone F, like Iphone force.

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            • Anonymous
            • Mtr
            • 20 Jun 2009

            So, now that we need two free hands to use a MOBILE phone, maybe the next generation can come with a wireless mouse? For a "better user experience"?

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              • Andrew Tan
              • ibq
              • 20 Jun 2009

              Finish download all the original size of the iPhone 3Gs camera shot.

              Below is my short comment:

              - Good macro mode, this is surprising me.
              - Sharp and clear when the photo control under ISO 70. They is one of the photo capture under ISO 600 which add on a lot of noise. (I not sure it can be adjustable or fix)
              - The photo output looks a bit weird and unrealistic most of the time due to it brightness, contrast issue. The black level seems got problem as well.
              - The touch focus ready workout. (I love this feature)

              Overall it still produce sharp and clear image and it still among one of the best in 3 Megapixel range. For normal shot out, it will fit your needs, but if you talk about stunning output, iPhone 3Gs lens can't impress you yet.

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                • Tansen
                • kgg
                • 20 Jun 2009

                [deleted post]Touchscreen keyboards are great in my opinion because when you aren't typing anything, that screen space can be used for movies or games or anything else. Also, the ability to have kayboards with virtually any characters is something physical keyboards simply cannot do at this point. I personally love the software keyboard, its fast and responsive, and the autocorrect is amazing. It all really depends on what you get used to, any keyboard (even 12 button) could be used to type super fast if you know how, but software keyboards have the advantage because of no wasted screen space. The Iphone prides itself on its full touch interface.

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                  • Andrew Tan
                  • ibq
                  • 20 Jun 2009

                  Anonymous, 20 Jun 2009here you can see some shots taken from the iPhone 3MP camer... moreThanks for the link.

                  As I seen, the picture is not blur, it is among one of the best 3megapixel camera phone available.

                  The only complain I have about iPhone3Gs camera is their contrast and brightness issue. But overall, it still produce sharp and clear image. It is not perfect and can't comparable with any of the market 5 or 8 megapixel camera phone but it is beatable with market 3 megapixel camera phone.

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                    • Anonymous
                    • nvx
                    • 20 Jun 2009

                    here you can see some shots taken from the iPhone 3MP camera, the pictures are blurry and color is washed. it's only good if you have a low resolution monitor. mega pixel matters folks

                    http://www.flickr.com/photos/andyi/sets/72157619833958006/

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                      • Anonymous
                      • nvx
                      • 20 Jun 2009

                      Anonymous, 20 Jun 2009Well, the build quality of that china phone were not rea... morethe iphone is made in china noob, all apple products are made in china

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                        • Anonymous
                        • uEx
                        • 20 Jun 2009

                        Andrew Tan, 20 Jun 2009you mean like Maid? I just go there for vacation. Not ready... moreyes

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                          • Andrew Tan
                          • tV4
                          • 20 Jun 2009

                          [deleted post]Thanks for your GREAT comment, at least others people still understand. You can't understand is non of my business.

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                            • Andrew Tan
                            • tV4
                            • 20 Jun 2009

                            [deleted post]Hello, phone is not specifically made for US. a lot of people everywhere is using touch phone.

                            Once you get use to it, you won't like anymore keypad. I am one of it, I can't ready use keypad phone now, it is hard and hurt once long messaging.

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                              • Andrew Tan
                              • tV4
                              • 20 Jun 2009

                              Anonymous, 20 Jun 2009a person who cook, clean, wash, etc.... basically most m... moreyou mean like Maid? I just go there for vacation. Not ready long stay.

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                                • Anonymous
                                • uEx
                                • 20 Jun 2009

                                Andrew Tan, 20 Jun 2009We don't have such habit here. 4 number?! oh my god! most p... moreWell,

                                when you visit indonesia, you might have not stay long enough to know about cellular rate.

                                The on-net rate were as low as 1/10 of off-net rate (calling to the phone number from the same cellular provider were as low as 1/10 of the price calling to different provider), and after 24:00 - 04:59 (midnight) the price for on-net is FREE for most provider.

                                That's why most of domestic helper have more than 1 number too. I.e if their family use telkomsel in the village they must also have telkomsel, and if they friend/boyfriend have indosat, they will also have indosat....

                                so, when having 11 cellular provider, it is very common for everyone to have more than 1 number.

                                That's why no one really care about iphone here. I always put my primary number in my E-series nokia, and less use number in the older phone. With iphone i'm forced to use only iphone, and what if I don't want to use that provider anymore....

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                                  • Anonymous
                                  • uEx
                                  • 20 Jun 2009

                                  Andrew Tan, 20 Jun 2009May I know what is Domestic Helper?a person who cook, clean, wash, etc....

                                  basically most middle-upper class in Indonesia were a queen/king that have 2-3 domestic helper that do the every day chores.

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                                    • Andrew Tan
                                    • tV4
                                    • 20 Jun 2009

                                    Anonymous, 20 Jun 2009Well, the build quality of that china phone were not rea... moreMay I know what is Domestic Helper?

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                                      • josh
                                      • nRp
                                      • 20 Jun 2009

                                      great! the best phone ever is available!!

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                                        • Anonymous
                                        • tV4
                                        • 20 Jun 2009

                                        Anonymous, 20 Jun 2009I forget to add this. mms is very popular here. I'm usin... moreYa it is ready bad for not having MMS.

                                        Only until now, Apple add in support of MMS in version 3.0 (I know some will said can jailbreak and add on the third party MMS support, not all people knew and use jailbreak)

                                        Actually the version 3.0 is the only version that made iPhone a complete handset which add on which previously don't have features but it is so common in normal phone by others manufacture.