Currently ‘on my hols’ in SFO , I took the opportune moment as a Girl Geek to head on over to the Moscone Centre for infiltration of Apples WWDC conference and to catch a glimpse of the expected next gen iphone. Hoping that this time Apple would get things like 3G and camera capabilities right, myself and HOARDS of other geeks were not disappointed.
I can now say that i have seen the new iphone 3G, nay nearly touched it! And its a beautiful thing. But then Apple got that part right first time round.
So what about the spec?
Finally Jobs has taken on board the essential need for 3G connectivity and GPS. Plus its smaller, or rather thinner, than its already outdated counterpart and comes with a flush headphone jack (no need for an adapter after you’ve paid for superior headphones this time round). AND a better battery life. What more could a Girl Geek want?…
Oh, it comes in different colours too; well the 16GB model comes in white as well.
Retailing at $199 for the 8GB model, and $299 for the geek essential 16G sister; this time round Apple has ensured the iphone is more affordable. Not cheap by any standard, but at this price it will give Nokia a run for their money. Goodbye n95 I’m bored of you already!
BUT if you’re not on hols in the USA you’ll be pleased to know the iPhone will be available in 22 countries from July 11th and the rest of the countries, up to a total of seventy, in coming months. Then there’s always the Apple store that deliver right to your door. Tempting!
btw, thats me in the rather fetching shorts, looking smug in proximity to new iphone… What can i say i’m a Girl Geek Apple Groupie
About Dr Mariann Hardey
I hold the position of Lecturer in Social Media Marketing at Durham Business School. I also spend too much time enjoying social technologies, media+ stuff. That'll make me a Geek then. And a gal.
