New Product For Apple iPhone 3G Mobile Phone, iTunes and PDA

The HOT Apple iPhone 3G is a very exciting new smartphone. It is thinner than the orginal...and now has a 3G (High-Speed) internet connection. The user interface is truly wonderful when compared to the typical mobile smartphone. Look for a large number of new iPhone applications from the Apple iPhone Store (open in August 2008).

Some of the top features include :

* A large touch LCD screen

* 2.0 megapixel digital camera

* 8-16 GB of Storage

* Bluetooth 2.0

* GPS Technology

* WiFi that automatically connects to the network

* iPhone 3G delivers UMTS, HSDPA, GSM, WiFi, EDGE, GPS, and Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR in one compact device — using only two antennas

* SD/MMC add-on memory

* Get push email, calendar, and contacts with Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync

* Talk and Browse. At the same time iTunes Player Software

* OS X with support for Widgets, Google Maps, and Safari, and iTunes

* Talk Time - Up to 5 hours on 3G & Up to 10 hours on 2G

* Standby time: Up to 300 hours

* Video playback: Up to 7 hours

* 16 hours in music mode

* AT&T requires a two-year contract in the US

Apple iPhone 3G with video and Map Management and GPS

Other Important iPhone Notes

* Make sure you have good AT&T Mobile Phone coverage at your home and office....because you will have to live with it for more 2-years

* The iPhone will not work with any other carrier. If you want to change vendors, you have to sell the iPhone after the two years.

* Apple will charge you an additional $114.95 to replace the iPhone battery ($79 Apple Service + $6.95 Shipping + $29 Loaner during repair)

* The iPhone SIM Card is locked to AT&T - You can not use local country SIM Cards when traveling. You will need to pay the high priced AT&T International Roaming Fees.

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Apple iPhone 3G - July 2008

Apple iPhone 3G Cost Analysis

(assumes a new AT&T Customer)

Bottom-line: The purchase of a new Apple iPhone 3G is a $3,200+ major investment decision. Keep in mind the following cost information before purchasing the phone. The iPhone 3G equipment cost is $199-$299. Then you will be required to sign-up for a 2-year AT&T contract. If you assume a $100 per month service cost, you are looking at a $2,400 commitment when you sign-up. Also plan on spending at least another $300+ in matching accessories (i.e. a bluetooth headset, a nice case, office charger and an auto charger/adapter. Also plan on an additional Apple Service Cost of $114.95 to replace the battery in 2-3 years (You can't replace it yourself). Add everything up and you are looking at a $3,200+ purchase.Overall, the Apple iPhone is a terrific smartphone that has changed the entire industry.