What's the differeence between the 2G and 3G models?

[Rij]

Hey all,

I saw some of the differences, and am a bit intrigued by the new 3G phone, but is there really a huge difference?

[chadaw]

Originally Posted by Rij

Hey all,

I saw some of the differences, and am a bit intrigued by the new 3G phone, but is there really a huge difference?

From what I have read, there is improved sound and reception, twice the speed if you are in a 3G area. But in terms of operating system, the 2G will be able to download the 2.0 software. If you are not in a 3G area, you will probably want to stick with the original iPhone because 3G iPhone users have to pay for 3G data service whether they are in a 3G area or not ($10 more/month).

[hac]

Well, there aren't a lot of new features included that we know about, but it's a heck of a lot faster, which is enough to get customers excited. It's also a little bit nicer looking, you could say: Apple - iPhone

[chadaw]

Originally Posted by hac

Well, there aren't a lot of new features included that we know about, but it's a heck of a lot faster, which is enough to get customers excited. It's also a little bit nicer looking, you could say: Apple - iPhone

I think the address of faster needs to be brought up. Did they speed the processor up any or is it just the fact that its 3G? Because if its just a 3G change, technically its only faster in 3G area.

[hac]

Originally Posted by chadaw

I think the address of faster needs to be brought up. Did they speed the processor up any or is it just the fact that its 3G? Because if its just a 3G change, technically its only faster in 3G area.

True, it's only the 3G capabilities that people are excited about. (Nothing's been anounced about the other hardware.)

[alex.stef]

Anybody besides me thinks that this thread is in the wrong place?

[Chedam]

There is also GPS built-in now.

And yeah, I reckon this is in the wrong place...

[Sam DaCool]

haha it probably is in the wrong place but oh well.

Well now that im here, I might as well contribute. Here ya go AT&T

[chadaw]

Originally Posted by Sam DaCool

haha it probably is in the wrong place but oh well.

Well now that im here, I might as well contribute. Here ya go AT&T

That was a cool link, actually. There are some big differences in battery life with 3G and other minor differences.

[Sam DaCool]

Hah im glad you liked it.

Yeah i think the change in battery life is spectacular because that was one of my main concerns. Seeing as how i have a razer with a 24 hr standby life.