Along with a storage boost, a digital compass, purportedly faster connection speeds, and the iPhone 3.0 op
erating system, the just-announced Apple iPhone 3G S will add a slew of new imaging and video features that should have pocket camcorder manufacturers feeling nervous. (See PC World's photo gallery of the new iPhone,) Along with a slight megapixel boost from 2 to 3 megapixels and the long-awaited capability to shoot video, the revamped iPhone camera adds a couple of software sidecars that make it an enticing all-in-one option for anyone thinking of buying a new phone, a pocket camcorder, or both. Overall video quality aside (the iPhone 3G S will shoot standard-definition, VGA video only at 30 fps), the new iPhone's editing and sharing features trump anything on board the current slew of HD and standard-definition pocket camcorders. In the case of pocketable, easy-to-use camcorders such as Pure DIgital's Flip UltraHD and the Creative Vado HD, the key trade-offs are fewer features and lesser overall video quality in exchange for sheer convenience and portability. Most of these bare-bones video cameras have flip-out USB connectors and embedded software that makes sharing clips over YouTube and other services as easy as possible.
erating system, the just-announced Apple iPhone 3G S will add a slew of new imaging and video features that should have pocket camcorder manufacturers feeling nervous. (See PC World's photo gallery of the new iPhone,) Along with a slight megapixel boost from 2 to 3 megapixels and the long-awaited capability to shoot video, the revamped iPhone camera adds a couple of software sidecars that make it an enticing all-in-one option for anyone thinking of buying a new phone, a pocket camcorder, or both. Overall video quality aside (the iPhone 3G S will shoot standard-definition, VGA video only at 30 fps), the new iPhone's editing and sharing features trump anything on board the current slew of HD and standard-definition pocket camcorders. In the case of pocketable, easy-to-use camcorders such as Pure DIgital's Flip UltraHD and the Creative Vado HD, the key trade-offs are fewer features and lesser overall video quality in exchange for sheer convenience and portability. Most of these bare-bones video cameras have flip-out USB connectors and embedded software that makes sharing clips over YouTube and other services as easy as possible.For further details visit at : www.pcworld.com/article/166323/apple_iphone_3g_s_takes_aim_at_the_flip.html
