iPhone 3GS Review

Still not convinced about the new iPhone 3GS? No worries, because Chris Hardwick is here to give a hands-on review of the fastest iPhone yet, with an improved 3 megapixel camera, video recording capabilities and much, much more.

What You Need To Know

• The new 3GS offers an array of new features, including an improved camera, voice control, a digital compass, 15 gigs of storage and more.
• The design of the phone is practically the same as the 3G  with some small improvements: a brighter screen, less fingerprints.
• The 3GS includes double the RAM (256MB) and 200 more megahertz (600 over 400).
• Compared to the SG, applications launch faster, pages load quicker and is overall much snappier.
• Hopefully, they will integrate multi-tasking like the Palm Pre.
• Pictures look better with more warmth, detail and are not nearly as blurry.
• Video also looks great and the application works well so you can scrub through the timeline and edit videos right on the phone. You can only email about 6 megs (around 45 seconds) of video though.
• There is still no flash on the camera.
• Overall, it's not the best camera on the cell phone, but better than the 3G.
• Other useful features like Voice Control and the Digital Compass are useful. The compass is integrated with Google Maps and shows which way you are facing.

Price

• $200 with an AT&T contract, all worth the price with improved battery life!
• However, if you already have the 3G, buying a new 3GS may not be necessary.

Rating

• 4.5 Seals of Approval out of 5 (How do we rate gadgets?)