May 19, 2013

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iPhone 4 Finally Comes to Australia

iPhone 4 Arrives in AustraliaThe Arrival of the iPhone 4 in Australia

The iPhone 4 hit Australia’s shores on the 30th of July 2010, despite news overseas that it had some antenna issues. There is a reported shortage of the mobile phone worldwide, with many suppliers only receiving a fraction of what they need. Optus, one of Australia’s main mobile carriers reported over 100 thousand pre-orders for the device alone. The iPhone 4 is set to become a world-wide phenomenon, just like its predecessors and its cousin the iPad.

Good Bits
The phone has a fast processor and razor sharp display thanks to the ‘Retina Display’ technology. In addition, the camera has been improved with a 5 megapixel camera and there is also a new video calling feature. Multi-tasking has finally been added allowing you to run multiple applications easily without draining the battery life. On the looks front, the mobile has had a lot of positive iPhone reviews and has adopted a designer squared off look, losing its curves.

Bad Bits
The antenna issue is the biggest problem of the phone so much so that Apple has been hit with class action. Apple still refuses to take responsibility for the problem and recall any phones with a reception problem. Apple is also holding strong on the iPhone 4 not supporting any third-party apps or supporting Flash based websites in the new version. Even though the iPhone 4 has a larger batter life, there is not a large, noticeable performance increase from the 3GS model.
Find the full iPhone specs at Apple.com

Conclusion
If you have an iPhone 3G and you’re nearing to the end of your contract or you’re a newbie to the iPhone market, then this may be the time to buy. However, if you have an iPhone 3Gs which can provide reasonable quality photos and videos, has the same storage options as the iPhone 4 and the same network speeds – given the current issues and early iPhone 4 reviews, it may not be worth upgrading for the new features and waiting until the next version comes out.

Apple iPad – Notebook Computer or E-Reader

Apple iPad ReviewsApple iPad

Like most of Apple products, the Apple iPad was released with much fanfare and hype was an enormous rage and still is, and why not it has a lot going for it. However, it has been generating mixed iPad reviews. But many people by the iPad as a notebook computer replacement, and, in many ways it is not. At the same time however, it is much more than just an e-reader. So, is the iPad a notebook replacement or just a hyped up e-reader device – you decide.

Good Bits
The Apple iPad has a full touch screen and the look and feel of the iPhone so there will be no lag time in learning how to use it if you’re already familiar with other Apple products. For only a little bit more than the Amazon Kindle, you can have Apple’s entry-level iPad, with more storage, a high-contrast full-colour screen and impressive battery life. The overall speed of the iPad is very fast and like other Apple products, it’s a definite showpiece.

Bad Bits
The Apple iPad although quite slim is difficult to hold over a longer period of time and other e-readers may provide a more comfortable user experience. A major disappointment is that there is no multi-tasking feature on this gadget and you also can’t make phone calls on the iPad as well. The gadget is missing a USB port, SD card reader, GPS and webcam which was expected in the first release. This has led to initial bad iPad reviews. Like the Apple iPhone, the iPad does not support Flash or third-party apps either.
Find the full iPad Specs at Apple.com

Conclusion
If you’re desperate for the Apple iPad then buy this first generation release. However, as pointed out in this iPad review, there are several components missing from the Apple iPad which may be included in the next version. It’s a nice looking gadget and the interface is cool but people may not see the value spending so much for functionality that a good smartphone and netbook satisfies. Some early iPad reviews see the gadget as nothing more than iPhone with a bigger screen and fewer capabilities.