Wow have I been busy this week. Between the 9-5, my business, new iPhone, and wonderful girlfriend (who just had a birthday :o) I have not been able to upload any new pictures of my iPhone even though I have had it since the 11th. Now it would appear that there are iPhone shortages that may have potential customers waiting till mid August. Some might say I was nuts for waiting in line 3-4 hours early to get an iPhone on the 11th. But if you look at it from the prospective of trying to buy one now, you will have to spend much more than 4 hours searching online, calling/visiting stores, and waiting for a shipment to come in. Alas, you are more than likely not even reading my babble, what with the pictures of my new iPhone 3G below! (ps pictures are a bit too wide. Going to fix later)

Ah yes, new iPhone 3G with PCMOFO pirate logo for the background


The back showing the 16GB and new black back. (Yes it smudges but it wipes off easy with included cloth. It slides easily into the pocket because it it so smooth, but also sticks in your hand because it is so smooth. Going to try a full body skin soon anyway)


Here it is next to my old Samsung i760, and by old I mean old for electronics ~6mo.


It is about the same dimmensions for height and width but the thickness is what really makes it hot. The iPhone slides in any pocket with ease and minimal bulk. Bonus* it also fits inside the small *change* pocket found inside many dress pants and does not shift while walking.


Here we can see the screen size comparison and the keyboard of the 760.


Well there you have it. iPhone 3G. This is by no means a full review, though one will be coming after I have used it for a week or two. I would like to say a few things I am impressed with are the screen, it is sunlight readable, minimal glare and you dont have to squint to read the screen, I know, many of you dont get out in the sun often, but it is good to know that if you ever happen to be outside you dont need to make a makeshift sun shield with your hands to see whos calling. Also the push functionality is really cool and I cant wait until more apps start implementing it. Like now the App store notifies my I have 2 apps that have updates etc. This will be useful for programs like AIM which can be off and not connected to the net (so no battery drainage) but leave you on aim as available. When someone sends you an IM you will receive a notification on the AIM icon that you have a message and can choose to launch it making it more like text messaging, which is great if you dont want to pay for txt. Stay tuned for more updates and reviews of Apps from the store. (PS go buy the $5 texas holdem app its totally worth it)