27 June 2009

iPhone 3GS

I realized that I haven't actually said much about my new iPhone, other than that long, boring rant about getting it set up. In brief, it's awesome. I didn't upgrade from the first gen to the 3G, so I'm pretty stoked about getting the huge speed bump in over-the-air data speed, in addition to all the other awesomeness of the new model.

Its awesomeness was demonstrated today during my morning of audiophilia. Those who know me well will be aware of my atrocious sense of direction. My old iPhone could show maps anywhere I went, and make an educated guess about my location, but the new one instantly pops up about a 10 foot circle (via GPS) and orients the map to the direction I'm facing (via the built-in compass). Money.

5 comments:

benoc said...

Eh, maybe for christmas. The wife claims she needs a smartphone now, and my contract will be up. Maybe we'll both finally take the plunge. But a $70/month plan for each of us is a bit of an increase over our current cheap $35/month plans...

Foonyor said...

DINKs like you? Surely you can afford to splash out!

MRhé said...

So there is a significant difference in data speed? That's huge.

45 said...

"Those who know me well will be aware of my atrocious sense of direction" - indeed.

also have you dropped it yet and as it survived said drop?

Foonyor said...

Haven't dropped it yet, although the thing is shiny and slippery, so no doubt it will happen!