Good thing I got my iPhone 3GS last week
Monday, June 29, 2009
It looks like Rogers is all sold out of all models of the iPhone 3GS throughout Canada. Good thing I got mine last week - I've been really pleased by how much better the user experience is with the 3GS over my old iPhone 3G. The features I find most compelling are:
- Speed: The increase in processor speed (600MHz CPU as opposed to the 412MHz iPhone 3G) and RAM (256 MB vs 128MB on the iPhone 3G) make a HUGE difference.
- Oleophobic Screen: The yucky fingerprint-covered screen of the iPhone 3G is now a thing of the past. The new iPhone's screen coating is the secret and it makes a big difference in the visual appeal of the display.
- Video and Camera: The video camera was a nice additon; however, the camera has improved significantly as well. The camera is now 3 megapixels (vs 2 megapixels in the 3G) and both video and camera have geotagging, autofocus, and tap-to-focus functionality. I rarely used the camera on the 3G because of the poor picture quality but I can see myself using the 3GS camera a lot.
- Magnetometer: This is most visible in the new Compass app that comes with the 3GS. However, the more useful application of the direction-awareness provided by the magnetometer is in the Maps app. If you press the "location" icon in the bottom-left of the Maps app, it displays your current location (as it did with the iPhone 3G). However, if you press it a second time, the map reorients itself to the direction you're facing and the blue location dot displays a "flashlight" to illustrate the direction you're heading. Very useful when you're in an unfamiliar neighborhood!
