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Manufacturer: Apple Part number: 885909538027
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- The iPhone 4S isn't the king of cell phones, but it's part of the royal family nonetheless. Even without 4G and a giant screen, this phone's smart(ass) voice assistant, Siri, the benefits of iOS 5, and its spectacular camera make it a top choice for anyone ready to upgrade.
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CNET editors' review
Apple iPhone 4S - 16GB - black (Sprint) price range: $99.00 - $402.00
- Reviewed by: Kent German
- Reviewed on: 10/13/2011
- Released on: 10/14/2011
The good: Apple's iPhone 4S has a faster processor and an upgraded camera, all the benefits of iOS 5, and a useful and immensely fun voice assistant. Call quality on the Sprint model is admirable, and the data speeds, while certainly not 4G, get the job done.
The bad: It's about time we get a larger screen.
The bottom line: The iPhone 4S isn't the king of cell phones, but it's part of the royal family nonetheless. Even without 4G and a giant screen, this phone's smart(ass) voice assistant, Siri, the benefits of iOS 5, and its spectacular camera make it a top choice for anyone ready to upgrade.
User reviews
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iPhone 4S: too hyped, but still good
by tndk90 on November 10, 2011
Pros: Slim design, fast speed, slick iOS interface
Cons: Screen is tiny at 3.5" and at this resolution could use an upgrade, phone is pricey for an "updated" model that introduces few features, using this phone on the Sprint network will give you a lackluster experience, price is way too high for a phone that a
Summary: The iPhone 4S is the phone of high expectation, but flat out doesn't deliver a next-gen experience over the iPhone 4. Yes, it is noticeably faster. Yes, it still ...
Summary: The iPhone 4S is the phone of high expectation, but flat out doesn't deliver a next-gen experience over the iPhone 4. Yes, it is noticeably faster. Yes, it still has the slick iOS design. But Apple has strangled this phone's potential. A 3.5" screen? At least 4" would have provided some much needed finger room. No Flash? Sure, its a dying technology, but too many sites use it for it not to be included at this point. $199? AT&T has 4.3" Android qHD phones for $99 with Flash and other options.
iPhone 4S may be selling well, but its underwhelming performance may lead Apple to some real problems in the future if they don't offer a TRUE upgrade that people other than Apple fans can really get into. Oh, and the high cost could be reduced a little... $199 is way too high for an iPhone that is barely an upgrade. They should be selling iPhone 4's for $49 and iPhone 4S base models for $99... It doesn't seem like a next-gen phone, and Apple needs to be careful about becoming the next Blackberry if it wants to re-introduce an old phone as something "new". Siri could easily run on older iPhone models, it is a software innovation - not a hardware innovation.
With this having been said, just like the latest Blackberry, the iPhone is still a good phone, but Android's open development approach has innovated much more quickly. iPhone 4S doesn't seem to have kept up. -
It's a great phone. Best on the market.
by AE_Carr on November 7, 2011
Pros: Put one in your hand and you will see everything you need to know.
Cons: I went into Sprint last week and bought an iphone4. The girl and I were talking at the counter and she told me that withing a few months there will be an app out for Siri around the 30.00$ price range.
Summary: It's expensive and you get a nice label. But it's the best.
Summary: It's expensive and you get a nice label. But it's the best.
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Its about time Sprint joined the party!
by billymayshere on October 16, 2011
Pros: Amazing screen, great camera for a cell phone, lots of quality apps, and unlimited data with Sprint! iCloud has the phone ready right out of the box when you log in. If you plan on getting an iPhone I highly recommend you set up an iCloud account first an
Cons: Sprint 3G is not as fast as ATT 3G. Also would have been nice to have 1 gig of ram instead of 512 megs like last years iPhone 4.
Summary: I have been waiting for Sprint to get the iPhone since they came out, but mainly since the 4 came out. Its about time you could get the best phone ...
Summary: I have been waiting for Sprint to get the iPhone since they came out, but mainly since the 4 came out. Its about time you could get the best phone for the best/most competitive price monthly.
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Good to be back with ios!!!!!
by 29packer on October 15, 2011
Pros: Unbelivably fast and the camera is awsome. Has always IOS runs buttery smooth. Siri is unbelivable the interaction with voice control. The dual Core A 5 chip is definitly a huge improvement from iphone4 has well has the amazing camera now 8 megapixels.
Cons: The only big Con to me is the screen size should have been bumped up at least to 3.7 but thats not that big a deal to me.
Summary: My opinion is getting the Iphone4s is definitly worth it and now that its on the Now Network with unlimited data theres no better carrier for the iphone 4s!!!!!
Summary: My opinion is getting the Iphone4s is definitly worth it and now that its on the Now Network with unlimited data theres no better carrier for the iphone 4s!!!!!
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Sprint data speeds are awful- iphone is great
by GJM5810 on February 14, 2012
Pros: Phone is great. Easy to use, fantastic features. Would recommend to anyone...but not on Sprint. That is why I give one star. Apple should be ashamed that they allow this phone on a worthless carrier. Read on...
Cons: If you have any plans of getting this phone on Sprint DON'T DO IT! Search the internet for Sprint Slow iPhone and read away. They cannot handle the demand. I can barely use any features without Wi Fi. I don't live in the boonies.This is in Chicago!
Summary: Nothing but problems with Sprint's data speeds. They promise fixes, but nothing happens. They advertise that they have unlimited data, what they don't advertise is that their data ...
Summary: Nothing but problems with Sprint's data speeds. They promise fixes, but nothing happens. They advertise that they have unlimited data, what they don't advertise is that their data speeds are unbelievably slow in comparison to the other iPhone Carriers. Do your research before choosing a carrier. And, I strongly recommend to stay away from Sprint, or you will be stuck and sorry. And Apple
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What battery life?
by iPhone4SSucks on November 6, 2011
Pros: Same old, no breakthrough innovation here from the iPhone 4 version
Cons: Battery life is terrible, I can't beleive CNET's Editor missed this during the evaluation
http://articles.cnn.com/2011-11-03/tech/tech_mobile_iphone-4s-battery_1_iphone-battery-popular-smartphone-free-cases?_s=PM:TECHSummary: CNET seems to overlook the important and over-hype the same features just to boost the revenue of its partners
Summary: CNET seems to overlook the important and over-hype the same features just to boost the revenue of its partners
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Specifications
- Manufacturer: Apple
- Part number: 885909538027
- Description: iPhone 4S picks up where amazing left off. It's the fastest, most powerful iPhone ever. It features an 8-megapixel camera with all-new optics. It records stunning 1080p HD video. It comes with iOS 5 and iCloud. And it's the only phone with Siri - your intelligent assistant that helps you get things done, just by using your voice. Now you can use your voice to use your iPhone. Just talk to Siri as you would to a person: "Do I need an umbrella? " or "Any great burgers around here? " or "Where's the closest ATM? " Siri not only understands what you say, it knows what you mean. It figures out the right apps to use to find the right answer. Then, just like a personal assistant, it answers you. Siri makes phone calls, sends messages, schedules meetings, sets reminders, and more. How much more? Just ask, and Siri tells you that, too. Two cores in the A5 chip deliver up to two times more power and up to seven times faster graphics. And you'll feel the effects. Fast. iPhone 4S is quick and responsive, which makes all the difference when you're launching apps, browsing the web, gaming, and doing just about everything. And no matter what you're doing, you can keep on doing it. Because the A5 chip is so power-efficient, iPhone 4S has outstanding battery life. This just might be the best camera ever on a phone. And with all-new optics, it just might be the only camera you need. Because behind every shot, you've got 8-megapixel resolution and a custom lens with a larger f/2.4 aperture. Not to mention an improved backside illumination sensor, excellent auto white balance, advanced color accuracy, face detection, and reduced motion blur. It all means that no matter how many people, how much light, and how much action you capture, everything looks exactly as it should. And just wait until you see the photos. The iPhone 4S camera gives you 8 megapixels - that's 60 percent more pixels than the camera on iPhone 4. And they're engineered with a higher, full-well capacity to collect even more light. With more megapixels and more light, you'll see a dramatic difference in the resolution and details of your images. Shoot stunning 1080p HD video everywhere you go. With all-new optics, the light is always right, the color is always vivid, and everything will look even better than you remember. Video stabilization steadies shaky shots. And you can edit video right on iPhone and share your lush life as fast as you shoot. Record amazing 1080p HD video at 30 frames per second. The advanced backside illumination sensor and larger aperture let in even more light. Improved auto white balance makes color even more accurate. And temporal noise reduction helps you take great videos in low light. With every iOS advancement come even easier ways to do everything. That's what makes iOS years ahead of anything else. iOS 5 leaps even further ahead, bringing over 200 new features to iPhone 4S. iCloud is the easiest way to manage all your stuff, because it manages it all for you. iCloud stores your music, photos, apps, mail, contacts, calendars, documents, and more. And wirelessly pushes them to all your devices. It's automatic, effortless, and seamless. And it just works. With iCloud, the music you buy in iTunes appears automatically on all your devices. You can also download your past iTunes purchases. So your music collection goes where you go. The sharpest, most vibrant thing you'll see on iPhone 4S is everything. The Retina display is the highest-resolution phone screen ever. In fact, the pixel density is so high that the human eye is unable to distinguish individual pixels. But without a doubt, you'll notice crisp text, sharp graphics, and stunning images. It's more remarkable than the printed page. And you'll be completely absorbed. FaceTime lets you hear a voice and see the face that goes with it - iPhone to iPhone, iPad 2, iPod touch, or Mac over Wi-Fi.5 So no matter where they are, no matter where you are, you'll always be there. Making a FaceTime call is just as easy as making a phone call. And it's even easier with Siri. Just tell Siri "FaceTime with Mom" and you show up, smile, and wave hello. You'll never miss a big event, an important meeting, or a good laugh. And who wouldn't be happy to see your face?
General
- Packaged Quantity 1
- Product Type Smartphone
- Form Factor Touch
- Phone Design PDA
- Resistance Scratch resistant glass,
Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating - Integrated Components Wi-Fi hotspot,
GLONASS receiver,
GPS receiver,
2nd camera,
Digital camera,
Digital player,
Voice recorder - Width 2.31 in
- Depth 0.37
- Height 4.5 in
- Weight 4.9 oz
- Body Color Black
- Body Material Glass,
Stainless steel Cellular
- Technology CDMA2000 1X / GSM / WCDMA (UMTS)
- Band WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM 850/900/1800/1900 / CDMA2000 1X 1900/800
- Mobile Broadband Generation 3G
- Service Provider Sprint Nextel
- Operating System iOS
- Application Software Twitter,
Game Center,
iTunes,
FaceTime,
Safari,
Photos,
Stocks,
Find My iPhone,
Adobe Acrobat Reader,
iCloud,
Siri,
Newsstand,
Weather,
CNN iReport,
Vimeo,
iMovie - Input Device(s) Touch sensitive screen (multi-touch)
Messaging & Internet
- Cellular Messaging Services MMS,
SMS - Instant Messaging Services Yes
- Supported Social Networks and Blogs Twitter,
Flickr,
Facebook - Messaging & Data Features Microsoft PowerPoint support,
Microsoft Excel support,
Microsoft Word support,
PDF support - Downloadable Content Audio files,
Video files,
Games,
iTunes music collection,
iBooks - Mobile Services App Store,
iTunes Store,
YouTube,
Video Call Communications
- Data Transmission GPRS,
EV-DO,
EDGE,
HSUPA,
HSDPA - Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0,
IEEE 802.11b/g/n - Communication Features Internet browser,
Mobile Email client Phone Features
- Phone Functions Voice control,
Call timer,
Conference call,
Speakerphone,
Voice dialing,
Vibrating alert - Polyphonic Ringer Yes
- Sensors Three-axis gyro sensor,
Digital compass,
Proximity sensor,
Accelerometer,
Ambient light sensor - Additional Features TTY compatible,
Multitasking,
Video editor,
Picture editor,
Adjustable volume limit,
FaceTime,
AirPrint wireless printing,
AirPlay wireless streaming Organizer
- Personal Information Management Alarm clock,
Synchronization with PC,
Calendar,
Calculator,
Reminder Media Player
- Supported Digital Audio Standards Audible AAX,
Apple Lossless,
PCM,
AAC,
Audible AAX+,
WAV,
HE-AAC,
MP3,
AIFF,
Audible,
AAC-LC - Supported Digital Video Standards MPEG-4,
AVI,
MOV,
M-JPEG,
M4V,
H.264 Processor
- Type Apple A5
Memory
- Bult-in Memory 16 GB
- User Memory 16 GB
Digital Camera
- Sensor Resolution 8 megapixels
- Lens Aperture F/2.4
- Focus Adjustment Automatic
- White Balance Automatic
- Camera Light Source LED light
- Video Recorder Resolutions 1920 x 1080 (1080p)
- Features Geo-tagging,
Face detection,
Landscape/portrait mode,
Video stabilizer,
Video recording Navigation System
- GPS Navigation A-GPS/GLONASS receiver
- Navigation Software & Services Maps+Compass
Display
- Type LCD display - Color
- Technology Retina Display
- Diagonal Size 3.5 in
- Display Resolution 960 x 640 pixels
- Multi-language Menu Yes
- Display Languages Slovak,
Thai,
Indonesian,
Hungarian,
Croatian,
German,
English,
Czech,
Catalan,
Romanian,
Brazilian Portuguese,
Turkish,
Arabic,
Hebrew,
Swedish,
Finnish,
Polish,
Portuguese,
Norwegian,
Italian,
French,
Dutch,
Spanish,
Russian,
Danish,
Chinese (traditional),
Chinese (simplified),
Malay,
Japanese,
Korean,
Greek,
Vietnamese,
Ukrainian - Features Scratch resistant glass,
Retina Display (326 ppi),
Backlit Connections
- Connector Type Dock connector - 30 pin dock connector,
Headset jack - Mini-phone 3.5 mm Battery
- Technology Lithium ion
- Run Time Details Talk ( WCDMA ) - up to 480 min,
Talk ( GSM ) - up to 840 min,
Standby - up to 200 hour(s),
Continuous browsing ( WCDMA ) - up to 6 hour(s),
Continuous browsing ( Wi-Fi ) - up to 9 hour(s),
Playback ( Video ) - up to 10 hour(s),
Playback ( Audio ) - up to 40 hour(s) Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories Power adapter , Power adapter,
USB cable,
Stereo headset with remote control Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
- Max Operating Temperature 95 °F
- Humidity Range Operating 5 - 95% (non-condensing)
Product series
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Apple iPhone 4S - 16GB - black (Sprint)
Manufacturer: Apple
Specs: Sprint Nextel,
CDMA2000 1X / GSM / WCDMA (UMTS),
Up to 840 min (2G),
Up to 480 min (3G),
With digital camera / digital player,
4.9 oz,
8 megapixels,
3.5 in -
Apple iPhone 4S - 16GB - white (Sprint)
Manufacturer: Apple
Specs: Sprint Nextel,
CDMA2000 1X / GSM / WCDMA (UMTS),
Up to 840 min (2G),
Up to 480 min (3G),
With digital camera / digital player,
4.9 oz,
8 megapixels,
3.5 in -
Apple iPhone 4S - 32GB - black (Sprint)
Manufacturer: Apple
Specs: Sprint Nextel,
CDMA2000 1X / GSM / WCDMA (UMTS),
Up to 840 min (2G),
Up to 480 min (3G),
With digital camera / digital player,
4.9 oz,
8 megapixels,
3.5 in -
Apple iPhone 4S - 32GB - white (Sprint)
Manufacturer: Apple
Specs: Sprint Nextel,
CDMA2000 1X / GSM / WCDMA (UMTS),
Up to 840 min (2G),
Up to 480 min (3G),
With digital camera / digital player,
4.9 oz,
8 megapixels,
3.5 in -
Apple iPhone 4S - 64GB - black (Sprint)
Manufacturer: Apple
Specs: Sprint Nextel,
CDMA2000 1X / GSM / WCDMA (UMTS),
Up to 840 min (2G),
Up to 480 min (3G),
With digital camera / digital player,
4.9 oz,
8 megapixels,
3.5 in
Manufacturer info
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- Address:
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