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iPhone 5 is thinner, lighter, faster
Created: 09/12/2012
Video description: Hands on with the new iPhone 5 moments after its debut reveals new overall design, 4G LTE, better camera and smaller connector.

iPhone 5 is thinner, lighter, faster Video Transcript

-- I'm Scott Stein and this is a first look at the new iPhone 5. Now we were expecting something new and different and true to form there is a larger screen size on this iPhone four inches. And it has a sixteen by nine aspect ratio. It's even though the phone feels a similar size out relatively compared to the last iPhone is a little bit longer -- of a wider. But this apps that are inside it can fit inside that screen -- the -- black bars on the side. The new redesign apps take advantage of that longer screen. And be able to show you more real estate when you're typing emails larger videos without as much letter boxing and it generally crisper experience. Plus the iPhone is thinner 18% thinner is 20% lighter when you hold it in your hands it actually feels a lot less -- surprisingly sound. And there is an all metal back on the side here and it gives a very sturdy compact deal. The whole thing has been engineered a little different ways and one of them of course is that new lightning connector here smaller. And easier to plug in accommodating. Bigger more powerful speakers and that this new iPhone does come with four GL TE and the claims that the battery life is going to be even better than before. Is -- available the same price as the previous iPhone that's. 163264. Gigabyte configurations topping off at 399. And it's going to be going on sale. September 21 pre orders on September 14. Scott Stein and it's a -- initial look at these very sleek new iPhone 5 available in white and black.

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Apple iPhone 5 Review

The good: The iPhone 5 adds everything we wanted in the iPhone 4S: 4G LTE, a longer, larger screen, free turn-by-turn navigation, and a faster A6 processor. Plus, its top-to-bottom redesign is sharp, slim, and feather-light.

The bad: Apple Maps feels unfinished and buggy; Sprint and Verizon models can't use voice and data simultaneously. The smaller connector renders current accessories unusable without an adapter. There's no NFC, and the screen size pales in comparison to jumbo Android models.

The bottom line: The iPhone 5 completely rebuilds the iPhone on a framework of new features and design, addressing its major previous shortcomings. It's absolutely the best iPhone to date, and it easily secures its place in the top tier of the smartphone universe.

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Apple iPhone 5 Specs

Manufacturer: Apple
Part number: 6260384

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