Consumer Electronics
Apple iPhone 4s
Mobile Phone, Camera, HD Video, iTunes & FaceTime

The Apple iPhone 4s is a very exciting smartphone. The phone is very thin and the user interface is truly wonderful when compared to the competition.

The Apple iPhone "is" still the easiest-to-use Smartphone on the market.

As of October 2011, the Apple iPhone family includes the following phone models:

As of February 2011, Verizon sells the Apple iPhone 4

iPhone Application Store
There are 400,000+ iPhone applications available from the Apple iPhone Store (opened in August 2008). Many of them are completely FREE to download and use.

Some of the top iPhone features include:

• A large 3.5" touch LCD screen - 960x640
• 8.0 megapixel digital camera with flash
• 16, 32 or 64GB of Storage
• Landscape Keyboard
• Stereo Bluetooth
• GPS Technology
• Spotlight Search
• Voice Memos
• Siri Personal Assistant
• iCloud Service
• Internet Tethering
• WiFi that automatically connects to the network
• iPhone 3G delivers UMTS, HSDPA, GSM, Wi-Fi, EDGE, GPS, CDMA and Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR in one compact device — using only two antennas
• Worldphone
• SMS / MMS Messaging
• Cut, Copy and Paste
• Get push email, calendar, and contacts with Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync
• Talk and Browse. At the same time iTunes Player Software
• iOS 5 with support for Widgets, Google Maps, and Safari, and iTunes
• Talk Time - Up to 8+ hours
• Standby time: Up to 300 hours
• Video playback: Up to 10 hours
• 16 hours in music model

"iCloud" (or the old Mobile Me) Apple Service
The iPhone allows you to find your misplaced iPhone or to completely wipe or delete all the information on a "really" lost iPhone.

Other Important iPhone Notes

• Make sure you have good AT&T or Verizon Mobile Phone coverage at your home and office.... because you will have to live with it for more 2-years
• The iPhone will work with AT&T and Verizon in the USA. If you want to change vendors, you have to sell the iPhone after the two years.
• Apple will charge you an additional $114.95 to replace the iPhone battery ($79 Apple Service + $6.95 Shipping + $29 Loaner during repair)
• The iPhone SIM Card is locked to AT&T - You can not use local country SIM Cards when traveling. You will need to pay the high priced AT&T International Roaming Fees. 

Apple iPhone 4s Cost Analysis
(assumes a new AT&T Customer)

Bottom-line: The purchase of a new Apple iPhone 4s is a $3,000+ major investment decision. Keep in mind the following cost information before purchasing the phone.

The iPhone 4s equipment cost is $199-$399. Then you will be required to sign-up for a 2-year contract. If you assume a $100 per month service cost, you are looking at a $2,400 commitment when you sign-up. Also plan on spending at least another $400+ in matching accessories (i.e. a bluetooth headset, a nice case, office charger, speakers, extra external battery, ear buds, and an auto charger/adapter. Also plan on an additional Apple Service Cost of $114.95 to replace the battery in 2-3 years (You can't replace it yourself).

Add everything up and you are looking at a $3,000+ purchase.

Overall, the Apple iPhone is a terrific smartphone that has changed the entire industry.

Free Wi-Fi Access in the US

Free Wi-Fi hot spot access at more than 17,000 AT&T Hot Spot locations, including various Starbucks, Barnes & Noble and McDonald's restaurants.

Pricing and Availability:
The Apple iPhone 4s cost is $199 - $399 with a required 2-year contract from AT&T or Verizon. Sprint also carries the iPhone as of October 2011.

The original iPhone first shipped in June 2007. The Apple iPhone 3G shipped July 2008, the AT&T iPhone 4 in June 2010, the Verizon iPhone 4 in 2011 and the iPhone 4s in October 2011.

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