Wpisy z August 29th, 2008
The IPhone 3G has been out for almost a month now and none of the geekBlue team has one; so much for being oober geeks. We’ve managed to get our hands on a couple of the display models at the store and have the following review for you.
What’s New on the Iphone 3G
3G Speed - Surf the web and download email over fast 3G networks.
Maps with GPS - Find your location, get directions, and track progress along your route with Google Maps.
App Store - Browse games and applications, then download and install them directly onto your iPhone.
iPhone in Enterprise - Get push email, calendar, and contacts with Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync.
At $199 (8GB) or $299 (16GB) + 2 year contact (3 if you live in Canada) its a little pricey; but if I had the cash to get one and the death wish to sign the contract, I might pick one up.
Check out the Engadget Review of the Iphone 3G
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