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Getting a new cell phone can be a daunting task. With all the new features being released at blazing speeds it can be really hard to keep up. During your research you’ve more than like come across the iPhone. It’s one of the most searched terms on Google, and is one of the best selling phones on the market. But does that make it a good option for you?

Before I get into the dissection of the iPhone, let me first say that it’s a wonderful handset. Any feature you could think of for being on a cell phone is theoretically possible on the iPhone. Think for a second though; just because the iPhone can do all these, does that make it the right fit for me?

Here are some tech specs for the iPhone those who are into that kind of thing:

Height: 4.5 inches (115.5 mm)
Width: 2.4 inches (62.1 mm)
Depth: 0.48 inch (12.3 mm)
Weight: 4.7 ounces (133 grams)

UMTS/HSDPA (850, 1900, 2100 MHz)
GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)
Wi-Fi (802.11b/g)
Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR

3.5-inch (diagonal) widescreen Multi-Touch display
480-by-320-pixel resolution at 163 ppi

Ok, now that you’ve seen the technical specs of the 3G iPhone let’s look at the most important issue. Price. Well if you’re on budget then price is a factor, which might be where you start to feel iffy about the iPhone.

Prices For the 3G iPhone w/ Two Year Contract
8 GB - $199
16 GB - $299

Prices for the 3G iPhone w/o Two Year Contract
8 GB - $599
16 GB - $699

3G iPhone..aka..Phone Of The Future

So if for whatever reason you want an iPhone without signing a two year contract, might I suggest a cheaper notebook, or even desktop computer? The price gouging doesn’t end there either. How AT&T and Apple really hit the pocket book is with their data plans. The standard data plan for the 3G iPhone is $29.99. That is just for using the network for internet, text etc… Then you have to add on the voice plans which start at $39.99. Mind you this is just the bare bones of cost for the 3G iPhone.

Like I mentioned earlier the iPhone has more features and extras then any cell phone on the market. The App Store is littered with all kind of different programs which are useful on your 3G iPhone. Most of them are free, though some of them like Super Monkey Ball have a small fee. You can listen to music, watch videos, and eventually will be able to stream your iTunes playlist to your iPhone. After looking at the features of the iPhone, that $199/$299 price seems more and more reasonable.

When deciding on purchasing an iPhone, just remember all of these facts. Think to yourself, “Is the high price worth it to me for all it can do?”
If you think that you’ll use the iPhone to its full potential then definitely go purchase on immediately. If you want your handset to just call your friends, and family; and sending out the occasional text message then there’s definitely better/cheaper options.

iMedia Browser

Do you like the media browser that Apple includes in some of its applications, but wish you could use it from any application? Now you can. The iMedia Browser can be used whenever and wherever you need to access your library of music, videos, photos, and bookmarks.

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Here are two brand spanking new Mac vs PC ads for your viewing pleasure

If you read BusinessWeek then you’ve no doubt heard about that the problems behind 3G connection issues have been discovered. For anyone having troubles connecting through 3G, you can blame your Infineon chipset for the problems.

While people have differing opinion on why the Infineon chipset is acting up, Apple has already said how they plan to fix it. There is a software update which according to sources should be coming at the end of September. Many believe that Apple for some reason set the software settings of 3G too low and isn’t capturing the full potential of the connection.

Of course there are others who believe that the 3G connection issues are simply a hardware problem. If this turns out to be the case, then the fix is much more complicated than just a software update. If Apple chooses to acknowledge the problem then this could call for some kind of hardware recall.

Everything big happening to Apple seems to be going on next month. The rumors of the iPod Touch and MacBook series was reported on yesterday. Now it looks like another big happening will be going down in September.

I was working at Best Buy when Apple first started integrating itself into the electronics retailer. It wasn’t a whole lot, but the Apple section had some demos and an Apple specialist was generally there to answer questions. The marriage of Apple and Best Buy isn’t a weird fit, but Apple always tends to be a maverick or a loner. So their addition to the Best Buy supply is kind of surprising, but overall a good business decision.

Apple looks to add to the partnership even more when the iPhone goes on sale at Best Buy. Starting September 7th Best Buy will begin carrying Apple’s handset. Before this the iPhone could only be found at an Apple store or an AT&T carrier. As the fight for electronics grows on, and places like Wal-Mart and Target become more viable; Best Buy will have to find a way to differentiate itself from the competition.

Partnering with Apple is a good place to start.

According to PcWorld.com we could be in store for some major announcements come September. The rumors involve mostly the iPod Touch and MacBook series. There are rumored announcements about lower prices, and new models for Apple’s most popular lines.

The iPod Touch is hopefully going to receiving a significant price cut, and could drop from $299 to $199. Some other rumors presented on PcWorld is that the iPod Touch will be getting a makeover, to resemble the 3G iPhone. It’s also being reported that we could be in store for some storage space upgrades as well.

Some of the more significant rumors are about the Macbook model. The prices are rumored to drop from $1,099 to $999. Some of the significant hardware upgrades, is that there’s a small chance we could see a slimmer model announced. Probably the most intriguing rumor is Apple’s development on the MacBooks with touch screen capabilities.