This weeks Cell Phone Review is the ” Apple iPhone 4″ offered by AT&T, Bell, Rogers and other wireless carriers throughout the United States and Canada. While this is an older iPhone, they are up to 7 now with 8 on the horizon, many people still use this iPhone.
With the iPhone 4, Apple again shows that it is a powerful player in the smartphone wars. It won’t be for everyone, the call quality and reception vary if you don’t use a case, and AT&T’s network remains a sticking point for US users, but the handset’s striking design, loaded feature set, and generally agreeable performance make it the best iPhone yet and a leader in the smart phone wars.
The issues with call reception and call dropping seem to have gone away. Users now know how to hold the device and they also know that they should invest in a case which not only helps with call reception / dropping, the case also protects the device as well. Overall a good investment. These are sought after devices and in the writer’s opinion is the best smart phone on the market. However that being said, it may not satisfy everyone’s need. If your prefer the tactile feel of regular keyboard, then the Apple iPhone 4 will not meet your needs. Once you get used to the on screen keyboard, I have found that you can actually type as fast if not faster than with other more tactile keyboards.
Apple iPhone 4
Price Range: is listed as $299.99, however if you sign a contract, you can get it for a lower price, so negotiate. If you want to buy it outright, it is probably going to cost you in the neighborhood of $700.00
Features:
- Candy bar design with internal antenna
- Polyphonic ringer,
- Voice dialing,
- Call timer
- Conference calling
- Voice recorder
- Caller ID
- Speakerphone
- Video editor, multitasking, integrated digital compass
- 32 G of memory
- SMS, Skype, email, POP2 , IMAP4, GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA
- Internet browser
- App store, Itunes, video calling
- Supports MS Excell, Word and PDF
- Download iBooks, Audio files, Video files, Games, iTunes music
- 5 megapixel camera, auto focus, Video recorder and GEO Tagging
- GPS maps and compass
- Alarm clock, calendar, reminder, calculator
- LCD display, 900*640 pixels, scratch resistant glass with retina display
- Digital player – Apple Lossless, WAV, MP3, AIFF , AAC
- 1 x Headset jack – Mini-phone 3.5 mm, 1 x Dock connector – 30 pin dock connector, USB cable
- Lithium Ion battery
- Talk time – Up to 840 min (2G), Up to 420 min (3G)
The Good: The iPhone 4 offers enhanced performance, a lovely new display, and an improved design. It also adds a ton of sorely needed features, both by itself and through the iOS 4 update.
The Bad: Multitasking entails some trade-offs, and home screen folders are limited to 12 apps. AT&T reception continues to be spotty, and you’ll need a case for the best calling reception. Also, we’d prefer a 64GB model.
From Reviews:
Display: LCD display, 900*640 pixels, scratch resistant glass with retina display
Keyboard: Built in Qwerty keyboard on screen
Audio Playback: Digital player – Apple Lossless, WAV, MP3, AIFF , AAC
Video Playback: Digital player – Apple Lossless, WAV, MP3, AIFF , AAC
Capacity: 32 G memory
Connectors: 1 x Headset jack – Mini-phone 3.5 mm, 1 x Dock connector – 30 pin dock connector, USB cable
Accessories: 1 x Headset jack – Mini-phone 3.5 mm, 1 x Dock connector – 30 pin dock connector, USB cable and many 3rd party accessories
Sensors: GPS & Maps
Headphones: 1 x Headset jack – Mini-phone 3.5 mm,
Size & Weight: 2.31 inches wide, .37 inches thick and 4.5 inches high weighing in at 4.8 oz’s
Colors: Black
External Buttons & Controls: Most are on screen, however there are volume, power buttons on the sides
Cellular & Wireless: WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM in the following bands WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Power & Battery: Lithium Ion battery, Talk time – Up to 840 min (2G), Up to 420 min (3G)
Languages: Multi language support
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