http://engmobdev.weblogsinc.com/2009/06/08/iphone-3g-vs-iphone-3g-s-the-tale-of-the-tape/ Engadget Mobile Comments for iPhone 3G vs. iPhone 3G S: the tale of the tape http://engmobdev.weblogsinc.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://engmobdev.weblogsinc.com en-us Copyright 2009 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://engmobdev.weblogsinc.com/2009/06/08/iphone-3g-vs-iphone-3g-s-the-tale-of-the-tape/http://engmobdev.weblogsinc.com/2009/06/08/iphone-3g-vs-iphone-3g-s-the-tale-of-the-tape/So it's 1.2 to 2x faster then it's predecessor in most areas, but it's weighs just a smidge more.

It also has OS version 3.0 and other new features from other companies built in or with accessories.

Great, but nice way of burning current 3G owners who can't upgrade and will have to shell out full price for what I see as marginal updates. ]]>Jun 8th 2009 4:37PMhttp://engmobdev.weblogsinc.com/2009/06/08/iphone-3g-vs-iphone-3g-s-the-tale-of-the-tape/http://engmobdev.weblogsinc.com/2009/06/08/iphone-3g-vs-iphone-3g-s-the-tale-of-the-tape/Jun 8th 2009 5:05PMhttp://engmobdev.weblogsinc.com/2009/06/08/iphone-3g-vs-iphone-3g-s-the-tale-of-the-tape/http://engmobdev.weblogsinc.com/2009/06/08/iphone-3g-vs-iphone-3g-s-the-tale-of-the-tape/Jun 8th 2009 9:10PMhttp://engmobdev.weblogsinc.com/2009/06/08/iphone-3g-vs-iphone-3g-s-the-tale-of-the-tape/http://engmobdev.weblogsinc.com/2009/06/08/iphone-3g-vs-iphone-3g-s-the-tale-of-the-tape/Jun 8th 2009 4:45PMhttp://engmobdev.weblogsinc.com/2009/06/08/iphone-3g-vs-iphone-3g-s-the-tale-of-the-tape/http://engmobdev.weblogsinc.com/2009/06/08/iphone-3g-vs-iphone-3g-s-the-tale-of-the-tape/Jun 8th 2009 4:47PMhttp://engmobdev.weblogsinc.com/2009/06/08/iphone-3g-vs-iphone-3g-s-the-tale-of-the-tape/http://engmobdev.weblogsinc.com/2009/06/08/iphone-3g-vs-iphone-3g-s-the-tale-of-the-tape/Jun 8th 2009 4:58PMhttp://engmobdev.weblogsinc.com/2009/06/08/iphone-3g-vs-iphone-3g-s-the-tale-of-the-tape/http://engmobdev.weblogsinc.com/2009/06/08/iphone-3g-vs-iphone-3g-s-the-tale-of-the-tape/Jun 8th 2009 5:40PMhttp://engmobdev.weblogsinc.com/2009/06/08/iphone-3g-vs-iphone-3g-s-the-tale-of-the-tape/http://engmobdev.weblogsinc.com/2009/06/08/iphone-3g-vs-iphone-3g-s-the-tale-of-the-tape/Jun 8th 2009 4:58PMhttp://engmobdev.weblogsinc.com/2009/06/08/iphone-3g-vs-iphone-3g-s-the-tale-of-the-tape/http://engmobdev.weblogsinc.com/2009/06/08/iphone-3g-vs-iphone-3g-s-the-tale-of-the-tape/Jun 8th 2009 5:38PMhttp://engmobdev.weblogsinc.com/2009/06/08/iphone-3g-vs-iphone-3g-s-the-tale-of-the-tape/http://engmobdev.weblogsinc.com/2009/06/08/iphone-3g-vs-iphone-3g-s-the-tale-of-the-tape/Jun 8th 2009 4:59PMhttp://engmobdev.weblogsinc.com/2009/06/08/iphone-3g-vs-iphone-3g-s-the-tale-of-the-tape/http://engmobdev.weblogsinc.com/2009/06/08/iphone-3g-vs-iphone-3g-s-the-tale-of-the-tape/
http://cnettv.cnet.com/face-iphone-sucks/9742-1_53-50072059.html

and if T will be actually upgrading their 3G network so it doesn't suck so much, especially for paying the "iPhone" premium on data and text services...

http://cnettv.cnet.com/we-re-working/9742-1_53-50072308.html

iPhone (last gen):$99 plus 2 yr contract 450 minutes w/ data and text unlimited: $2,259.75
Pre: $199 plus 2 yr contract 450 minutes w/ data and text unlimited: $1,879.75

Savings = $380

Oh and Sprint has the best 3G network: http://gizmodo.com/5111989/the-definitive-coast+to+coast-3g-data-test]]>Jun 8th 2009 5:00PMhttp://engmobdev.weblogsinc.com/2009/06/08/iphone-3g-vs-iphone-3g-s-the-tale-of-the-tape/http://engmobdev.weblogsinc.com/2009/06/08/iphone-3g-vs-iphone-3g-s-the-tale-of-the-tape/Jun 8th 2009 9:11PMhttp://engmobdev.weblogsinc.com/2009/06/08/iphone-3g-vs-iphone-3g-s-the-tale-of-the-tape/http://engmobdev.weblogsinc.com/2009/06/08/iphone-3g-vs-iphone-3g-s-the-tale-of-the-tape/
Sorry but I was just looking at your post history. You sound like a huge Sprint corporate shill.]]>Jun 9th 2009 7:36PMhttp://engmobdev.weblogsinc.com/2009/06/08/iphone-3g-vs-iphone-3g-s-the-tale-of-the-tape/http://engmobdev.weblogsinc.com/2009/06/08/iphone-3g-vs-iphone-3g-s-the-tale-of-the-tape/Jun 8th 2009 5:07PMhttp://engmobdev.weblogsinc.com/2009/06/08/iphone-3g-vs-iphone-3g-s-the-tale-of-the-tape/http://engmobdev.weblogsinc.com/2009/06/08/iphone-3g-vs-iphone-3g-s-the-tale-of-the-tape/Jun 8th 2009 5:15PMhttp://engmobdev.weblogsinc.com/2009/06/08/iphone-3g-vs-iphone-3g-s-the-tale-of-the-tape/http://engmobdev.weblogsinc.com/2009/06/08/iphone-3g-vs-iphone-3g-s-the-tale-of-the-tape/
Thanks but No thanks Apple.

Keep your unimpressive Junk.]]>Jun 8th 2009 5:11PMhttp://engmobdev.weblogsinc.com/2009/06/08/iphone-3g-vs-iphone-3g-s-the-tale-of-the-tape/http://engmobdev.weblogsinc.com/2009/06/08/iphone-3g-vs-iphone-3g-s-the-tale-of-the-tape/Jun 8th 2009 5:20PMhttp://engmobdev.weblogsinc.com/2009/06/08/iphone-3g-vs-iphone-3g-s-the-tale-of-the-tape/http://engmobdev.weblogsinc.com/2009/06/08/iphone-3g-vs-iphone-3g-s-the-tale-of-the-tape/
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http://gizmodo.com/5111989/the-definitive-coast+to+coast-3g-data-test

Oh, and the keyboard works wonderfully.]]>Jun 8th 2009 5:24PMhttp://engmobdev.weblogsinc.com/2009/06/08/iphone-3g-vs-iphone-3g-s-the-tale-of-the-tape/http://engmobdev.weblogsinc.com/2009/06/08/iphone-3g-vs-iphone-3g-s-the-tale-of-the-tape/Jun 8th 2009 5:45PMhttp://engmobdev.weblogsinc.com/2009/06/08/iphone-3g-vs-iphone-3g-s-the-tale-of-the-tape/http://engmobdev.weblogsinc.com/2009/06/08/iphone-3g-vs-iphone-3g-s-the-tale-of-the-tape/Jun 8th 2009 5:55PMhttp://engmobdev.weblogsinc.com/2009/06/08/iphone-3g-vs-iphone-3g-s-the-tale-of-the-tape/http://engmobdev.weblogsinc.com/2009/06/08/iphone-3g-vs-iphone-3g-s-the-tale-of-the-tape/
Plastic screen is not bad(I can actually use it outside), though with the small keyboards I type with far more accuracy then on the iPhone, I have no complaints of the network. Actually Sprint is way better then AT&T in Jax, Fl.]]>Jun 8th 2009 5:25PMhttp://engmobdev.weblogsinc.com/2009/06/08/iphone-3g-vs-iphone-3g-s-the-tale-of-the-tape/http://engmobdev.weblogsinc.com/2009/06/08/iphone-3g-vs-iphone-3g-s-the-tale-of-the-tape/
Apple should have announced that the 3G would be now be available on another carrier for $199, dropped the 3G price on AT&T to $99, and given AT&T exclusivity of the 3GS for one year.

Now that would have been news. Since that didn't happen, I'll be happy when the Touch Pro2 is in my hand.]]>Jun 8th 2009 5:28PMhttp://engmobdev.weblogsinc.com/2009/06/08/iphone-3g-vs-iphone-3g-s-the-tale-of-the-tape/http://engmobdev.weblogsinc.com/2009/06/08/iphone-3g-vs-iphone-3g-s-the-tale-of-the-tape/
Prime example of how much Apple is selling themselves short by sticking with AT&T, at least in my region. Nearly 60% of iPhone users are between 26 and 40. I am 30, and how many people do I know that own an iPhone............2. Seriously. 2.]]>Jun 8th 2009 5:45PMhttp://engmobdev.weblogsinc.com/2009/06/08/iphone-3g-vs-iphone-3g-s-the-tale-of-the-tape/http://engmobdev.weblogsinc.com/2009/06/08/iphone-3g-vs-iphone-3g-s-the-tale-of-the-tape/And, I'm 14. Soon to be 15. And have had both iPhone's. I plan on getting this one, we will see. ]]>Jun 8th 2009 9:16PMhttp://engmobdev.weblogsinc.com/2009/06/08/iphone-3g-vs-iphone-3g-s-the-tale-of-the-tape/http://engmobdev.weblogsinc.com/2009/06/08/iphone-3g-vs-iphone-3g-s-the-tale-of-the-tape/http://rubiconconsulting.com/downloads/whitepapers/Rubicon-iPhone_User_Survey.pdf]]>Jun 8th 2009 9:47PMhttp://engmobdev.weblogsinc.com/2009/06/08/iphone-3g-vs-iphone-3g-s-the-tale-of-the-tape/http://engmobdev.weblogsinc.com/2009/06/08/iphone-3g-vs-iphone-3g-s-the-tale-of-the-tape/
You're delusional if you think AT&T is the better network.]]>Jun 8th 2009 5:48PMhttp://engmobdev.weblogsinc.com/2009/06/08/iphone-3g-vs-iphone-3g-s-the-tale-of-the-tape/http://engmobdev.weblogsinc.com/2009/06/08/iphone-3g-vs-iphone-3g-s-the-tale-of-the-tape/Jun 8th 2009 5:53PMhttp://engmobdev.weblogsinc.com/2009/06/08/iphone-3g-vs-iphone-3g-s-the-tale-of-the-tape/http://engmobdev.weblogsinc.com/2009/06/08/iphone-3g-vs-iphone-3g-s-the-tale-of-the-tape/same old phone with a few spec change and most of high end phones out there
already have those features for long long time.

auto focus and MMS after 2 yrs , give me a break , i am switiching to Omnia HD when it comes out

Ominia HD is much better phone than Iphone , now thanks to Apple
My Iphone will be just another touch phone for another year ... maybe next version, Good luck Apple]]>Jun 8th 2009 6:31PMhttp://engmobdev.weblogsinc.com/2009/06/08/iphone-3g-vs-iphone-3g-s-the-tale-of-the-tape/http://engmobdev.weblogsinc.com/2009/06/08/iphone-3g-vs-iphone-3g-s-the-tale-of-the-tape/
Part of the reason I don't want to get a Samsung phone.]]>Jun 8th 2009 7:54PMhttp://engmobdev.weblogsinc.com/2009/06/08/iphone-3g-vs-iphone-3g-s-the-tale-of-the-tape/http://engmobdev.weblogsinc.com/2009/06/08/iphone-3g-vs-iphone-3g-s-the-tale-of-the-tape/Jun 8th 2009 10:22PMhttp://engmobdev.weblogsinc.com/2009/06/08/iphone-3g-vs-iphone-3g-s-the-tale-of-the-tape/http://engmobdev.weblogsinc.com/2009/06/08/iphone-3g-vs-iphone-3g-s-the-tale-of-the-tape/Jun 9th 2009 4:26AMhttp://engmobdev.weblogsinc.com/2009/06/08/iphone-3g-vs-iphone-3g-s-the-tale-of-the-tape/http://engmobdev.weblogsinc.com/2009/06/08/iphone-3g-vs-iphone-3g-s-the-tale-of-the-tape/
The screen is the biggest disapointment to me. HTC phones have had VGA screens for at least 6 months already...now we've got to wait another YEAR before the iPhone finally catches up on that point? Browsing on a VGA screen is SO much nicer!]]>Jun 8th 2009 6:34PMhttp://engmobdev.weblogsinc.com/2009/06/08/iphone-3g-vs-iphone-3g-s-the-tale-of-the-tape/http://engmobdev.weblogsinc.com/2009/06/08/iphone-3g-vs-iphone-3g-s-the-tale-of-the-tape/
Yes, OLED would have been nice, but it's still wouldn't have been enough to make me upgrade my 3G to a 3Gs. When next year's model comes out, and my current contract puts me into the upgrade period (or just expires), I'll do an update. There is just not enough here in the 3Gs to make it worth an extra line (or the early termination fee).

I'm not worried about some super incredible app coming out that absolutely requires the 3Gs that I would want. I don't even use the current camera, would hardly use the video, so I need something more substantial to make a change worthwhile. Next year's model will have everything this year's update should have had and maybe, just maybe, the 7.2mbps HSHPA will actually be implemented in more than a couple of markets. I'm running 3G (at 3.6mbps) just fine where I'm at.]]>Jun 8th 2009 7:42PMhttp://engmobdev.weblogsinc.com/2009/06/08/iphone-3g-vs-iphone-3g-s-the-tale-of-the-tape/http://engmobdev.weblogsinc.com/2009/06/08/iphone-3g-vs-iphone-3g-s-the-tale-of-the-tape/
as with most people the only thing keeping me away from an iPhone is the plan from AT&T, I currently have Sprint and i was holding off but i guess i reallly will be upgrading to the pre (whenever my local store gets them in stock or when they start selling online)

By no means am i declaring the Pre a better device (so iPhone fanboys don't flame me), nor am i stating that either is better than the other, but i am simply saying that as far as affordability and cost...Sprint has AT&T beat when it comes to the plans for their star phones here. AT&T needs to wake up and start being more competitive, IMHO. ]]>Jun 8th 2009 7:38PMhttp://engmobdev.weblogsinc.com/2009/06/08/iphone-3g-vs-iphone-3g-s-the-tale-of-the-tape/http://engmobdev.weblogsinc.com/2009/06/08/iphone-3g-vs-iphone-3g-s-the-tale-of-the-tape/Jun 8th 2009 7:35PMhttp://engmobdev.weblogsinc.com/2009/06/08/iphone-3g-vs-iphone-3g-s-the-tale-of-the-tape/http://engmobdev.weblogsinc.com/2009/06/08/iphone-3g-vs-iphone-3g-s-the-tale-of-the-tape/
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Next years iPhone will be targeted to get all 40 million renew their contracts. Probably will have all the features people want, plus some other stuff to compete against new phones.

If they made this phone the DREAM iPhone, we'd be crying even more that we're stuck under contract.]]>Jun 8th 2009 9:17PMhttp://engmobdev.weblogsinc.com/2009/06/08/iphone-3g-vs-iphone-3g-s-the-tale-of-the-tape/http://engmobdev.weblogsinc.com/2009/06/08/iphone-3g-vs-iphone-3g-s-the-tale-of-the-tape/Jun 9th 2009 9:33AMhttp://engmobdev.weblogsinc.com/2009/06/08/iphone-3g-vs-iphone-3g-s-the-tale-of-the-tape/http://engmobdev.weblogsinc.com/2009/06/08/iphone-3g-vs-iphone-3g-s-the-tale-of-the-tape/Jun 8th 2009 11:09PMhttp://engmobdev.weblogsinc.com/2009/06/08/iphone-3g-vs-iphone-3g-s-the-tale-of-the-tape/http://engmobdev.weblogsinc.com/2009/06/08/iphone-3g-vs-iphone-3g-s-the-tale-of-the-tape/
as for CDMA over GSM/UMTS... UMTS WILL get better as soon as ATT pulls their head out their butts, voice an data at the same time is something that cant be beat... but for now CDMA VOICE quality is WAYY better and coverage area is much wider too... but time will tell!!]]>Jun 9th 2009 1:13AMhttp://engmobdev.weblogsinc.com/2009/06/08/iphone-3g-vs-iphone-3g-s-the-tale-of-the-tape/http://engmobdev.weblogsinc.com/2009/06/08/iphone-3g-vs-iphone-3g-s-the-tale-of-the-tape/Jun 10th 2009 9:28AMhttp://engmobdev.weblogsinc.com/2009/06/08/iphone-3g-vs-iphone-3g-s-the-tale-of-the-tape/http://engmobdev.weblogsinc.com/2009/06/08/iphone-3g-vs-iphone-3g-s-the-tale-of-the-tape/iPhone 3G. Therefore I am eligible to buy the 3g S for the normal
price of $199/$299. My iPhone is not jailbroken and I don't think I
ever will due to possible increased crashing and risks. Should I
upgrade to the 3GS? I am not sure if I should. Does any1 know that if
I get the 3GS would I have to pay the ridiculous high price for next
summer's iPhone? Is the 3GS actually a lot faster or is it just the
3.0 software update? Thanks and I would greatly appreciate all
opinions and comments on whether I should upgrade to the iPhone 3g S
from the first generation iPhone.
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