The New 3G IPHONE

(From Cynopsis)

The general consensus among reviewers is there are not many differences between the first IPHONE and the new 3G model.

But it's a lot faster (up to 6 times faster depending on where you live), enabling higher quality video, richer media and better audio.

Developers are ready with more than 500 native applications available at THE APPLE STORE, some for free, most going for between $1-$10.

And it's quite a bit easier on the pocket book ($199 for 8 GB model with a 2 year contract) for new customers and existing AT&T customers who qualify for an upgrade.

And don't forget MOBILEME, new software enabling the iPhone to sync with corporate email and calendar systems such as MICROSOFT EXCHANGE 2007 and ACTIVESYNC.

Ok -- so there's a lot that's new.

If you plan to buy one don't underestimate the demand. Go early to your neighborhood Apple Store or directly-owned AT&T outlet (authorized resellers don't have them.)

Apple has put together a nice primer on what to bring and how to get your data ready to sync.

For the 6 million folks out there who already own an iPhone (2.3 million in the U.S.) -- many of the new (non GPS-enabled) apps as well as the IPHONE 2.0 operating system will work just fine on the older models.