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xtop · 05-12-2009, 12:50 PM

http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/12/n...2gb-3-2mp-cam/

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Take this for what it is -- a totally unverified rumor from a Chinese forum -- but a set of specs for a next-gen iPhone have leaked out along with this screenshot, and they're not entirely far-fetched. According to the alleged leak, iPhone model MB717LL 9 ("iPhone2,1" perhaps?) will have a 600MHz processor (up from the current 400MHz unit), 256MB of RAM (from the current 128MB), 32GB of storage, a 3.2 megapixel camera with autofocus, as well as a digital compass and FM radio, all while retaining the same battery, basic shape, and screen size. Do we believe it? Well, if we were to conservatively guess at specs for a next-gen Apple phone that's pretty much what we'd come up with -- with the exception of FM -- so we're not shaking our heads too hard. Plus we've definitely seen evidence that a compass will figure into the equation, and there's endless whispers that the camera will see an upgrade. Still, only Steve and the gang know for sure, and we're (probably) not finding out till they're ready -- WWDC, are you here yet?

these specs are right on the money for those of you waiting for the new iphone imo

mikejet · 05-12-2009, 12:56 PM

Is the FM really needed though? Wouldn't it just be better to stream music?

xtop · 05-12-2009, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by mikejet

Is the FM really needed though? Wouldn't it just be better to stream music?

i'll have to hit up the forum that speculated this months ago..but i think its just included in one of the all-in-one chips

not to mention the touch has needed fm so bad its not even funny. what good is a media player with no radio

DonRSD · 05-12-2009, 02:49 PM

FM radio is pointless......i use pandora to stream music on my iphone

AM radio is worth it

xtop · 05-12-2009, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by DonRSD

FM radio is pointless......i use pandora to stream music on my iphone

AM radio is worth it

well now you're just talking crazy

mikejet · 05-12-2009, 02:54 PM

I'm suprised there's no Netflix streaming to the iPhone yet.

DrinkMore · 05-12-2009, 02:59 PM

Those specs are - speculation at this point. The FM "radio" people are talking about seems to be a transmitter only if true. Again, who knows as there is nothing definitive out there yet.

I must say though I am kind of disappointed if those specs are in fact real. I was hoping for a much heftier phone. If they are real, I will be holding off on an upgrade. We will see in a few weeks hopefully what the true story is.

DrinkMore · 05-12-2009, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by mikejet

I'm suprised there's no Netflix streaming to the iPhone yet.

AT&T's network could not handle it. Nor could many of the other networks either. It's a big problem now and for the future. Verizon, AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, etc etc. They have not kept up.

xtop · 05-12-2009, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by DrinkMore

Those specs are - speculation at this point. The FM "radio" people are talking about seems to be a transmitter only if true. Again, who knows as there is nothing definitive out there yet.

I must say though I am kind of disappointed if those specs are in fact real. I was hoping for a much heftier phone. If they are real, I will be holding off on an upgrade. We will see in a few weeks hopefully what the true story is.

anyone say they were anything but?

its a big upgrade for all the 2g iphone owners. thats how these cell phone upgrades work. if you have a 3g, next years phone is going to be the big upgrade

DrinkMore · 05-12-2009, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by xtop

anyone say they were anything but?

its a big upgrade for all the 2g iphone owners. thats how these cell phone upgrades work. if you have a 3g, next years phone is going to be the big upgrade

No need to be rude. My comment was not ended by an "!". Waiting 2 years to update a phone such as the iPhone is not a good thing. People will lose interest fast.

xtop · 05-12-2009, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by DrinkMore

No need to be rude. My comment was not ended by an "!". Waiting 2 years to update a phone such as the iPhone is not a good thing. People will lose interest fast.

it wasn't a rude comment, sorry you read it as such

2 year contracts make you deal with it tho. i don't know too many people who pay full price to update their phones every year

Uxi · 05-12-2009, 05:04 PM

Got my preorder in for N97. I'm also messing around with the SDK to make some widgets.

http://www.allaboutsymbian.com/news/...gets_and_k.php

DrinkMore · 05-12-2009, 06:36 PM

What network is the n97 going on here in the states?

Uxi · 05-12-2009, 08:45 PM

Unbranded/unlocked but will the NAM model will have AT&T 3G. I 've been thinking to stay on T-Mo, but right now my plan is probably going to be to sign up for a new iPhone plan and sell it for as much rapage as an iFanBoy will allow and pop that SIM in the n97.

It will work fine on T-Mo, but since their 3G is different in North America, I'd be stuck on EDGE (which was plan... $5.99 unlimited T-zones is far lower price to anything you can get on AT&T data). Wish I never cancelled my $2.99 plan back in 2006 on my P900.

brettallica · 05-12-2009, 08:50 PM

I'd be totally down for an FM receiver in my iPhone. I would love to listen to local radio stations while riding cardio bike at the gym!

Pandora and iTunes are totally cool, and I use them a lot, but I would love to see FM on my iPhone. No doubt about it.

lettucenpico · 05-12-2009, 09:15 PM

I own the Blackberry Bold. It's a great full qwerty phone. Does everything for me, well besides the "personal" things, but I'm sure in the future they'll come out with a phone for that

DrinkMore · 05-12-2009, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Uxi

Unbranded/unlocked but will the NAM model will have AT&T 3G. I 've been thinking to stay on T-Mo, but right now my plan is probably going to be to sign up for a new iPhone plan and sell it for as much rapage as an iFanBoy will allow and pop that SIM in the n97.

It will work fine on T-Mo, but since their 3G is different in North America, I'd be stuck on EDGE (which was plan... $5.99 unlimited T-zones is far lower price to anything you can get on AT&T data). Wish I never cancelled my $2.99 plan back in 2006 on my P900.

So the n97 should be destined for AT&T? Or it will work on there?

lettucenpico · 05-12-2009, 09:25 PM

thought the N97 was GSM. So it be able to work for AT&T, Tmobile or any sim carded phones. AT&T is offering the E71 now. Which I think is 2nd best to the blackberry Bold.

Uxi · 05-12-2009, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by DrinkMore

So the n97 should be destined for AT&T? Or it will work on there?

It will be fully functional on AT&T and functional on T-Mobile GSM/EDGE (but not 3G).

DrinkMore · 05-12-2009, 09:29 PM

Hmm.. might have to wait and see what Apple has in store. Even though I love my iPhone 3G. Decisions, decisions.

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05-12-2009, 12:56 PM	#122
mikejet Banned Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Los Angeles, CA Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:29	Is the FM really needed though? Wouldn't it just be better to stream music?

05-12-2009, 02:49 PM	#124
DonRSD Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jan 2009 Location:South Florida Home Theater Gallery:24 Blu-ray collection:254 Blu-ray reviews: 3 Trading Score:129	FM radio is pointless......i use pandora to stream music on my iphone AM radio is worth it

05-12-2009, 02:54 PM	#126
mikejet Banned Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Los Angeles, CA Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:29	I'm suprised there's no Netflix streaming to the iPhone yet.

05-12-2009, 02:59 PM	#127
DrinkMore Banned Member since:Apr 2007 Location:That's What She Said! Blu-ray collection:140 Blu-ray reviews:7 Trading Score:3	Those specs are - speculation at this point. The FM "radio" people are talking about seems to be a transmitter only if true. Again, who knows as there is nothing definitive out there yet. I must say though I am kind of disappointed if those specs are in fact real. I was hoping for a much heftier phone. If they are real, I will be holding off on an upgrade. We will see in a few weeks hopefully what the true story is.

05-12-2009, 05:04 PM	#132
Uxi Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Southern California 4K collection:14 Blu-ray collection:191 Blu-ray reviews:9	Got my preorder in for N97. I'm also messing around with the SDK to make some widgets. http://www.allaboutsymbian.com/news/...gets_and_k.php

05-12-2009, 06:36 PM	#133
DrinkMore Banned Member since:Apr 2007 Location:That's What She Said! Blu-ray collection:140 Blu-ray reviews:7 Trading Score:3	What network is the n97 going on here in the states?

05-12-2009, 08:45 PM	#134
Uxi Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Southern California 4K collection:14 Blu-ray collection:191 Blu-ray reviews:9	Unbranded/unlocked but will the NAM model will have AT&T 3G. I 've been thinking to stay on T-Mo, but right now my plan is probably going to be to sign up for a new iPhone plan and sell it for as much rapage as an iFanBoy will allow and pop that SIM in the n97. It will work fine on T-Mo, but since their 3G is different in North America, I'd be stuck on EDGE (which was plan... $5.99 unlimited T-zones is far lower price to anything you can get on AT&T data). Wish I never cancelled my $2.99 plan back in 2006 on my P900.

05-12-2009, 08:50 PM	#135
brettallica Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Santa Cruz, California Home Theater Gallery:51 Blu-ray collection:79 Trading Score:6	I'd be totally down for an FM receiver in my iPhone. I would love to listen to local radio stations while riding cardio bike at the gym! Pandora and iTunes are totally cool, and I use them a lot, but I would love to see FM on my iPhone. No doubt about it.

05-12-2009, 09:15 PM	#136
lettucenpico Power Member Member since:May 2008 Location:O-town FL Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:45 Trading Score:3	I own the Blackberry Bold. It's a great full qwerty phone. Does everything for me, well besides the "personal" things, but I'm sure in the future they'll come out with a phone for that

05-12-2009, 09:25 PM	#138
lettucenpico Power Member Member since:May 2008 Location:O-town FL Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:45 Trading Score:3	thought the N97 was GSM. So it be able to work for AT&T, Tmobile or any sim carded phones. AT&T is offering the E71 now. Which I think is 2nd best to the blackberry Bold.

05-12-2009, 09:29 PM	#140
DrinkMore Banned Member since:Apr 2007 Location:That's What She Said! Blu-ray collection:140 Blu-ray reviews:7 Trading Score:3	Hmm.. might have to wait and see what Apple has in store. Even though I love my iPhone 3G. Decisions, decisions.

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