If they add a faster chip and more RAM, I will definitely upgrade to the new iPhone. Otherwise, my current 3G phone works great and I will keep it.
Faster chip, more RAM = SOLD !!!
Faster chip, more RAM = SOLD !!!
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Next Generation iPhone: 7.2Mbit, Video Camera, More?
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I don't think that video is important enough to be included in the name of the device. I think they'll either keep 3G, or just drop it entirely, or they will add something like "Plus" or "Pro" (probably not those in particular, but something equally non-specfic).
I've said it before and I'll say it again: what the iPhone needs, more than anything else, is more computing power. The most interesting item in this story is the reference to a faster processor. Together with more RAM, this will make the iPhone a more compelling experience than anything else.
Also, more processing might would be absolutely critical for handling video, and so would a 7.2Mbps connection. The way I see it, these three things all go together.
Also, more processing might would be absolutely critical for handling video, and so would a 7.2Mbps connection. The way I see it, these three things all go together.
That is huge news the next generation iPhone may be supporting 7.5Mbps data transfers. I live in Canada and Rogers launched their 3.5G network in December and it would be great to take advantage of it.
Seriously, what the hell do you need 32GB of storage for? 16GB gives me all the music I could ever need while traveling, all my pictures that I would want to show someone, all the apps I need and plenty I use SOMETIMES, all of the podcasts I listen to and there is still 3GB left to dump a movie on there when I travel for work.
Sure I have the macbook on business trips also, but really, unless it is only a small difference in price (50 bucks?) It's not worth it... just give me a faster processor/more RAM 16GB model and cut and pa... err... nevermind.
I'm in the DC area as well. The only carrier that actually has service in the metro is Verizon, but Sprint can roam on there as well. Neither ATT or T-Mobile work at all. This is supposed to change over the next year as WMATA is opening up the metro to service from all major carriers. A quick google search will turn up a wealth of info on this subject.
Ummmm that isn't the only reason to include N. I'd love it if I could have my iPhones on the same wifi network as the rest of my house, but I can't because they will drag the entire network speed down to 802.11g speeds. I'm currently running two networks in my house to get around this, kind or a PITA. 802.11n is a must for the next iPhone, I don't want to keep running g hardware for no reason.
I'd take 802.11n over video recording any day.
Some people have 32Gb+ of songs/podcasts/video. Some people like to carry all their music in their pocket and have ditched their ipod for their phone.
I have 40Gb+ of music, and use smart playlists to manage what's on my phone, but I wish there was more capacity. 16gb is days of music, but when that one track you want isn't on there at the time it's really irritating.
Really? Most phones have had that functionality for years. How about iPhone MMS?
Seriously though, I hope the next iPhone has a lot more than just a few catchup features. I mean, the current iPhone 3G is perfect for my needs right now (and will be even better once I get all the "catchup" features included in 3.0) but I'm looking forward to a faster chip and better screen res.
I'm just not sure what the next revolutionary thing is going to be.
I have a 16gb iPod Touch and:
14.49gb Music
1gb worth of podcasts. (video + speech)
80gb worth of movies
This doesn't take into account the fact that I have an EyeTV and can record some TV shows and watch them on my lunch hour.
I would like to be able to have all my music, some podcasts, maybe a movie or two (I'd really like more, but I'll settle) Apps and pictures.
32 would be nice, 64 is sweet. Obviously my movie and music collection is going to grow in the future...
Currently, I only bring with my about 12gb worth of music, no movies, 2 video podcasts, apps and my pictures.
Factor in the ability to record video and you'll see the need for more storage.
This is silly, the 1st Gen. iPhone has a video camera too! Apple just has not released software to use it -- Jailbreak your iPhone, and you will find a few video capture applications -- obviously Apple's idea is planned obsolescence and they won't add all the features people thought they would eventually get with phone hardware that is capable! Greedy corporations as usual...
If they'd extend the operating time between charges, and of course the 3.0 software changes, that would make me a happy camper! I haven't bought an iPhone yet and have been on the fence. All my friends with 3G phones have to recharge at the end of the day. I don't mind docking it at the end of the evening, but the need for a mid-day charge would get annoying.
This is interesting because details on the Marvell Sheeva chip are scarce. All I know is that it is an ARM licensed core (which apple just did so they can do the cores themselves) and it can run 1+ Ghz. I don't know what functional units it incorporates, what its MIPS are, what process size the chip is, etc. If this is indeed what they use, I'll be interested to get some hard numbers.
Also,
From the product brief PDF
Also,
From the product brief PDF
I'm in agreement with most here, in that if the new iPhone can get me faster internet (w/o much bump in price).... a little larger storage, and the ability to record video (maybe even video call?) would be worth the upgrade from the 3G.
RAM is a big necessity, because I hate having apps crash, and with push finally coming online, that is going to be a drain on the system as well
RAM is a big necessity, because I hate having apps crash, and with push finally coming online, that is going to be a drain on the system as well
Faster processors and RAM are the types of things that are always upgraded, in regards to computers. Hence the term, upgrade . . Video recording is a gimmick? Do you think that having the ability to edit documents, is a gimmick as well? These are SMART devices that are being released, they are meant to do more than one thing. The i phone for example does much more than one thing and very well might I add. If memory and speed are all you need along with regular phone capability there are plenty of other phones out.
The current iPhone 3G modem chip IS capable of 7.2 Mbps. It is a category 8 3G radio.
http://www.infineon.com/dgdl/X-GOLD...f0004&fileId=db3a30431936bc4b011957c66fee3850
Read the key modem features list.
http://www.infineon.com/dgdl/X-GOLD...f0004&fileId=db3a30431936bc4b011957c66fee3850
Read the key modem features list.
This is interesting because details on the Marvell Sheeva chip are scarce. All I know is that it is an ARM licensed core (which apple just did so they can do the cores themselves) and it can run 1+ Ghz. I don't know what functional units it incorporates, what its MIPS are, what process size the chip is, etc. If this is indeed what they use, I'll be interested to get some hard numbers.
Also,
From the product brief PDF
Just got a woody......
Hulu!!!!!!
Now if only the battery would last longer than a show...
This was limited by the size of NAND chips they could get. In the iPhone, they can only fit one (as opposed to two in the touch), and the max size is/was 16 GB. If that has been upped to 32, you'll see 32 GB versions. Don't expect 64 GB soon though.