DAB's iPhone 3GS Review - Page 2

limegrass69 · #11 06-23-2009, 02:25 PM

Good review. Glad to hear you are enjoying it!!

mrpacs · #12 06-23-2009, 02:25 PM

My 3Gs's arrived and are up and running. VERY VERY fast. MUCH faster than the 3G. Voice Control works perfectly. Love the "Search" feature as well. I just need my Jailbreak.

Evil_Ernie · #13 06-23-2009, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by mrpacs

I just need my Jailbreak.

Jailbreak? We don't need no stinkin' Jailbreak!

**DAB** · #14 07-03-2009, 08:59 AM

Update: 7/3/09

My iPhone 3GS is still working very well. I've noticed that there are tons of complaints about the battery life. I found initially mine wasn't so good, but overall I am satisfied with the battery life. I usually turn wifi off during the day unless I am at a location that actually has wifi. Since I don't have push email that is turned off, though I am pushing my calendar and contacts via Google Exchange Sync. I am not using Bluetooth, so that isn't an issue.

In reviewing many of the threads on the battery life issue, it seems that many folk likely have applications that are not very well behaved and aren't shutting down properly or perhaps they aren't designed to run with 3.0 OS. I've seen some examples of removing certainly applications improving battery life. I personally don't use game apps, mainly for me it is music and productivity type applications. None of which seem to be real intensive.

There is also another issue out there "The Warmer Display" it seems that many are comparing their older original iPhone or their 3G and are finding that there is a slight yellow tint. Though so have said their display is so yellow they can't stand it. I don't have either of the previous models to compare, but I do have a couple of iPod Touchs and I can clearly see the warmer display. Again, I have no issues with the warmer display because unless you are actually comparing side by side, you really don't even notice it, well I don't anyway.

So, those of you that have your new 3GS what is your take on all these so called "ISSUES". Thus far I've not been bit by any of them at least not to the point where I find it necessary to return/exchange mine. There are some of the Apple forum that have returned their 3GS 4 or 5 times because they want that perfectly color display to match their original or 3G iPhone. I think it is crazy!

Evil_Ernie · #15 07-03-2009, 09:36 AM

I haven't really noticed any of the issues most people complain about. Some people like to nitpick over the most asinine stuff.

As far as the battery, I have Location Services and Push enabled, but haven't seen any significant battery decrease. I play a few games on there as well as open some apps and I can usually go about 4 days before I charge the phone. My original iPhone I could get close to 5 days before charging, so that's not too bad.

I checked the screens on my original iPhone and the 3GS, and I think the warmer display on the 3GS looks better.

mrpacs · #16 07-03-2009, 11:19 AM

My battery life seems to have improved over time, (as others have noted). On another note, the Jailbreak is FINALLY available for the 3Gs! YAY!

Evil_Ernie · #17 07-03-2009, 02:40 PM

Boo to your jailbreaking ways!!

**DAB** · #18 07-03-2009, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Evil_Ernie

I haven't really noticed any of the issues most people complain about. Some people like to nitpick over the most asinine stuff.

I checked the screens on my original iPhone and the 3GS, and I think the warmer display on the 3GS looks better.

I think many people have brought these phones back for some of the dumbest reasons. Like you said folks just nitpick and there is little doubt about that.

I too like the warmer display and I find that photos and stuff like that look more natural. I am happy with it.

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Originally Posted by mrpacs

My battery life seems to have improved over time, (as others have noted). On another note, the Jailbreak is FINALLY available for the 3Gs! YAY!

Yeah I think once the battery is seasoned up a bit it certainly gets better.

I did see that the Jailbreak is available, thus far I've not really found a need or reason to use do so.