Apple iPhones are the latest and greatest in cell phone technology, but there's been some confusion since there are two versions that are very similar to one another. How can you tell the difference between the iphone 3G vs. the 3GS? Read the following steps and it should become crystal clear.
Instructions
1. To use the iPhone 3G or 3GS, get on the AT&T network. If you aren't a subscriber already, that must be your first step - go to the AT&T store and sign up. If you are beginning a new contract with AT&T, you will receive a huge discount on whatever iPhone you choose. The same holds true if it's time to renew your 2 year contract.
2. Decide how much memory you will need for your iPhone. The iPhone 3G contains 8 GB of memory, so it can hold approximately 800 - 1000 songs, and also a good number of applications. If you are more interested in downloading movies, only a few will fit on this one. The iPhone 3GS has 16 GB of memory or 32 GB, depending on which model you choose. The more memory you have, the more songs, pictures, and movies you can download. The 16 GB will probably hold a couple thousand songs or pictures, or about 8 movies.
3. Figure out if a faster processor is necessary for your needs. The iPhone 3G's processor is 412 MHz. The iPhone 3GS's processor operates at 600 MHz. The trivial increase in speed is truly minor when it comes to opening/running applications - you merely save seconds.
4. Think about the camera and video capabilities. Do higher quality pictures matter to you? The iPhone 3G's camera is 2 megapixels, but the iPhone 3GS camera is 3 megapixels. Only the 3GS has video function and as a fun addition, a built-in compass application that performs like a genuine magnetic compass.
5. Finally, determine what you are willing to pay for any iPhone. As a new customer to AT&T, the iPhone 3G will cost $99 (the same if your contract is ready to be renewed.) The 3GS will run about $199 for 16 GB, or $299 for 32 GB, but once more, that's for new subscribers or those ready to upgrade. If you are with AT&T currently, and your contract is somewhere in the middle of the two year requirement, you will pay more - not full price, but the cost will depend on how much longer remains in your contract. Go to apple.com and put in your phone number to find out what you'd need to pay to get an iPhone.
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