iPhone 3G Unboxing Photos [Updated]

[natejohnstone@g]

These photos suck--they must have been taken with an iPhone

But yea, I'm also thinking a lot about black vs. white...for my iPhone, that is. I think black is more classic "nice" looking, but white is iconic Apple. Also, the white won't show fingerprints as much like others have said.

Hmm, decisions decisions...

 

[meagain]

Invisible Shield and similar won't show any fingerprints. It's a no-brainer. With it on, the black will always look nice.

 

[MacBRZ]

São despedidos!
("You are fired!" in Portuguese - courtesy of FreeTranslation.com)

Thank God it's free cause it's just plain wrong.
"Você está despedido!" is the correct way.

 

[thefunkymunky]

Is that a front-facing camera I see.

 

[soundsgoodtome]

The fingerprints should not effect your decision of what color to buy. Are you going to hold your iPhone with gloves or something?

I think you meant "should not affect...."

The white looks too feminine.

You mean, like the (millions of) white iPods we all had? And white MacBooks? And AirPorts? And Time Capsules?

Yeah, ok. White is too feminine.... Keep repeating that to yourself -- while I enjoy my white iPhone that hides those ridiculous smudges.

 

[digiguy23]

I think those fingerprints came from the salesman who activated the phone

 

[phalewhale]

I think you meant "should not affect...."



You mean, like the (millions of) white iPods we all had? And white MacBooks? And AirPorts? And Time Capsules?

Yeah, ok. White is too feminine.... Keep repeating that to yourself -- while I enjoy my white iPhone that hides those ridiculous smudges.

Excellent points...

 

[spencers]

I think those fingerprints came from the salesman who activated the phone

greasy salesmen...

 

[VideoShooter]

FAKE!!! The real iphone 3g would never have any flaws, ever.

HAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHHA

 

[Cloudane]

Maybe it's because of the fingerprints but it looks awfully cheap and plasticky compared to the 2G model... will be interesting to see the thing in person.

 

[wackymacky]

These pictures have just made me change my mind. I'm getting a white one.

 

[_Refurbished_]

Obviously Fake

The image isn't real.

#1 - Fingerprints don't exist.

#2 - There are no Apple workers unboxing the phone, as seen here:

 

[craigverse]

I'm sooooo getting white.

How fun. =]

 

[thefunkymunky]

Invisible Shield and similar won't show any fingerprints. It's a no-brainer. With it on, the black will always look nice.

Yup. I have one on order. Plus a 16GB Black iPhone 3G.

 

[Farani]

I want to know if the speakerphone is actually usable now!!!! Hopefully those posters will say something about it in Portuguese which I cannot read and, thus, won't know if they ever do, and then will ultimately wait until I get it on Friday. Still, speakerphone blows right now, I need a good one! Come on Apple....

 

[bobbleheadbob]

16 GB black iPhone and a nice case for me on Friday, please.

I'm still a little up in the air about upgrading, but let's face it, when Friday gets here, I'm not going to be able to resist much past past Noon.

 

[sananda]

Maybe it's because of the fingerprints but it looks awfully cheap and plasticky compared to the 2G model

it really does look cheap.

 

[gocardsfan1]

With the new, curved backside - I'm wondering how well this thing sits on a table top. And how well it sits when touching the screen (wobble?).

If you watch the guided tour video on apple's site you can see that it sits flat on the table.

I don't see why everyone is so worried about the fingerprints on the black version, I mean how hard is it to wipe it on your shirt every once in a while? Plus, you hardly ever see the back because whenever you use the iPhone your hand covers nearly the entire back on the phone.

 

[DGaio]

Actually, I went to Fnac yestarday, and the iphone mock up they are using is the normal one with the metal back hilarious.

 

[Eric Lewis]

fake

those fingerprints are photoshopped

 

[WhySoSerious]

An iPhonePortugal forum user (via Engadget) has posted the first photos of the iPhone 3G being unboxed. It appears the unit is one of the demo units supplied to stores. According to the poster, the internet speed is quite good and the App Store is not yet online.

The first of the demo units are said to have been arriving at AT&T stores as early as today.

Article Link

holy-grossness batman! look at all that grease on it! quick, pass me my white 3G so i don't have to see this anymore!!!

 

[matthutch]

Only a few days left now

Personally I would have preferred a Matte finish to the back - similar to that of the 1st Gen iPhone I have sitting in front of me. It would have stopped finger prints, which seems to be a big issue, and I think would have made it look nicer.

Oh well I can't wait to get the two I have on order, and the best part is MobileMe should be up and running tomorrow too

EDIT: I am kind of annoyed there is no dock included, but oh well I'll just buy one when I pick up my phone I suppose.

 

[sibruk]

I'm not sure I'm going to like the new headphones Apple are shipping with the new model.

 

[avigalante]

The image isn't real.

#1 - Fingerprints don't exist.

#2 - There are no Apple workers unboxing the phone, as seen here:
http://amitabhjotwani.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/iphone-unpack2.jpg

Are those our faithful Mac Geniuses?

I guess they're inspecting/repairing the box - I heard it's prone to fingerprints and warping (also, they apparently need special tools - such as a 'SIM Ejector', etc.).

 

[Ratboy]

Here's the white iPhone I want: