iPhone

This rocks!

Early-Adopter-Mark brought his along to the barbe ... and I was amazed by the form-factor, the incredible screen and the ability to use my 2 fingers to 'pinch' the screen, and photos zoom and unzoom ... magic!

What is it?

The iPhone is a multimedia and Internet-enabled quad-band GSM EDGE-supported mobile phone designed and sold by Apple Inc. The iPhone's functions include those of a camera phone and a portable media player ("iPod"), in addition to text messaging and visual voicemail. It also offers Internet services including e-mail, web browsing, and local Wi-Fi connectivity. User input is accomplished via a multi-touch screen with virtual keyboard and buttons.
The iPhone has been available since June 29, 2007 in the United States from Apple retail and online stores, and from AT&T Mobility. The current price is US$399 for an 8 GB model.

On September 18, 2007, Apple announced in a special event that the iPhone will be available on November 9, 2007 on the carrier O2 in the United Kingdom.

WHEN WILL THEY LAUNCH THIS IN MALAYSIA? C'MON MAXIS (DIGI, CELCOM et al!)

Apple.com describing the iPhone ...
Screen size: 8.9 cm (3.5 in)

Screen resolution: 320×480 pixels at 160 ppi

Input method: Multi-touch screen interface

(the "Home" button is the iPhone's only physical front panel button)

Operating System: OS X

Storage: 8 GB flash memory (originally: 4 or 8 GB choice)

Quad band GSM (GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 1900) Wi-Fi (802.11g), EDGE and Bluetooth 2.0 with EDR 2 megapixel camera

Built-in rechargeable, non-removable battery with up to 8 hours of talk, 6 hours of internet use, 7 hours of video playback, and up to 24 hours of audio playback, lasting over 250 hours on standby.

Size: 115×61×11.6 mm (4.5×2.4×0.46 in)

Weight: 135 g (4.8 oz)

Digital SAR of 0.974 W/kg

An analysis of the iPhone's firmware has revealed that the main Samsung chip (designated S5L8900) contains an ARM 1176 processor, together with a PowerVR MBX 3D graphics co-processor.