Iphone 3G S which mad it's debut on WWDC, is now available in retail stores across various countries in the US and Europe and reviews of Apple's new device has already been posted by major web sites. As expected, the device is getting mixed impressions from all the reviewers with many pros and cons. A short highlight of the different reviews:
Engadget.com: "while it's tough to argue with the package Apple has put together (a stellar device with just enough new to make it nearly perfect), we couldn't help feeling a bit let down by the 3G S. Maybe we've been spoiled by devices like the Pre and Ion, but the additions of video recording, a compass, and a speed bump just don't seem that compelling to us", Full review.
Gizmodo.com: "as a whole, the iPhone 3GS is the best all-around smartphone available. If you're looking for a refined, augmented version of what you already know, a phone that, not for nothing, runs all the tens of thousands of apps on the App Store, choose the iPhone 3GS", Full review.
NYTimes.com: "the usual 10 rational objections to the iPhone have been whittled down to about three: no physical keyboard, no way to swap the battery yourself and no way to avoid using AT&T as your carrier. In short, the substantially improved, still elegant iPhone 3G S makes it dangerously easy for your heart and your head to agree", Full review.
WSJ.com: "Both the new iPhone and iPhone OS are packed with features that make a great product even better. But, for many users, the software may be enough of a boost to keep them from buying the new model", Full review.
It's very clear that IPhone 3G S is not a revolutionary upgrade to IPhone 3G and Apple never intended it to be. Instead, IPhone 3G S is the same phone with some fine tweaks here and there which might definitely please new customers and at the same time, will fail to impress existing IPhone 3G owners. The truth is, even with minor improvements, IPhone 3GS is one of the best smartphones available in the market today and there is absolutely no need for a harware revision at this time. Is the IPhone 3G S a must buy? Definitely yes if you are a new customer and if you are fine with AT&T's network. Otherwise, you can very well stick with your IPhone 3G and simply go for the OS 3.0 upgrade. Check out the links provided for an in deapth review by various critics.
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