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What does the s do that the non s does not.... I did a quick search here first BTW so sorry if its already been done...
Iphone 3g and 3gs
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S is faster, as in pages change faster etc, I find my 3G quite slow at that.
S also does video recording (3 only does that if it's jailbroken), has a better camera and I think has more memory.
S also has a built in compass which is great for the apps written for it, such as Starwalk, which you just point at the sky and it overlays the stars/constellations on the area you're pointing at, move the phone around the sky and it knows which way it's pointing and moves it for you.
Compass also allows for the 'augmented reality' programs that overlay data on the view from the camera, so that you can point the phone at a street and it will overlay graphics with things like where the nearest tube station is, or the nearest bank/restaurant of choice etc. Very neat.
S also has voice control, which is particularly handy if you're using it plugged into a bike intercom as you can now voice dial/hangup and control the ipod just by speaking commands, something that's sadly missing from the 3g.
Full list of new features here.
S also does video recording (3 only does that if it's jailbroken), has a better camera and I think has more memory.
S also has a built in compass which is great for the apps written for it, such as Starwalk, which you just point at the sky and it overlays the stars/constellations on the area you're pointing at, move the phone around the sky and it knows which way it's pointing and moves it for you.
Compass also allows for the 'augmented reality' programs that overlay data on the view from the camera, so that you can point the phone at a street and it will overlay graphics with things like where the nearest tube station is, or the nearest bank/restaurant of choice etc. Very neat.
S also has voice control, which is particularly handy if you're using it plugged into a bike intercom as you can now voice dial/hangup and control the ipod just by speaking commands, something that's sadly missing from the 3g.
Full list of new features here.
hope this helps...
http://www.apple.com/iphone/compare-iphones/
http://www.apple.com/iphone/compare-iphones/
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From an experience viewpoint, the speed is enough of a reason on its own for a little extra outlay.
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Thanks guys
Basically I would rather buy a second hand Iphone than a new Ipod Touch. The touch I bought for this trip is great so the iphone just has to be that much better...
Basically I would rather buy a second hand Iphone than a new Ipod Touch. The touch I bought for this trip is great so the iphone just has to be that much better...
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BTW when you mention speed, are you inferring for everything or for web surfing through the mobile network rather than on wi fi...
the S has a faster processor, so apps launch quicker, and graphics are reputedly much better. a few apps, only seem to work on the S.
the S also has an autofocus camera, which is not only good for photos, but improves the usability of the barcode and "scanner" type apps.
on the other hand, i still have my 3G and it does most things i want just fine.
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Ta for that....
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