I picked up the new iPhone 4 today. Here are my first impressions:
- The phone feels great in my hand. The stainless steel frame is very elegant and rigid.
- It feels a tiny bit heavier even though its a bit thinner and narrower. Thats a good thing.
- The retina display is amazing. Words can’t do it justice. It’s flat out breathtaking. Immediately makes previous iPhones (2G, 3G, 3GS) feel dated.
- The battery life is better than expected. I got 11 hours of near constant use.
- The interface (iOS4) is crisp, fast, and not overly burdened with superfluous animations. The A4 chip is terrific.
- The dont-hold-it-in-your-left-hand reception issue is slightly annoying and frustrating. Hopefully there will be a fix.
Once again, I’ll actually enjoy using my iPhone. I’ll be up in Green Bay this weekend for a wedding, so I’ll give my full report after a few days of typical use.