Your Entertainer
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What's the best screen protector for 6 Plus?
No bubble. Easy to apply.
Amazon if possible
None. It's free, no bubble, and doesn't sacrifice screen quality and usability.
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Apple iPhone 6 [OT]
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None. It's free, no bubble, and doesn't sacrifice screen quality and usability.
Zeyphersan
Banned
Well yes, I guess, but don't other phones just render at straight 1080p and still look great? Feels like a waste of processing power, but then again I haven't seen it in person yet
The problem is that iOS still isn't fully resolution and DPI independent, and 1920x1080 would make things too small with 2x icons or too large with 3x icons. So they decided on this hacky method.
Easily up there with Nokia's flag ships, but remember that most of their flagships have larger sensors and apertures. Technology can't fight/overcome physics. With that being said, for printouts and scaled to similar sizes, Apple pics come pretty dang close to Nokia pics.
CrashPrime
Member
So my little story. I "upgraded" to an LG G3 after hearing the camera was so wonderful and the screen was so dramatically improved (resolution) approximately 1 week ago.
I had an iPhone 5 for 2 years on contract and Best Buy was offering $225 trade-in. I thought, welp, I bet this trade value drops when the iPhone 6 hits, so I better get in on this awesome deal.
Hyperbole inc? But the phone was overly hot after just web browsing and the battery drain was almost real time firing all those extra pixels. Screen was really dim, really quite boring to look at even compared to my Father's Galaxy S5. I experienced web browser crashes where all I was doing was entering a search into Amazon.com's search bar. The phone was seemingly what everyone warns about Android, but I couldn't possibly imagine still existed in flagship models.
Yea, so I was super bumming about even getting rid of the iPhone 5, and guess what, you can't "un-trade" the phone back (I get it, it's like I sold it to Best Buy, I didn't exchange it for the G3 ... still I was gutted).
I figured no chance in hell of snagging a 16gb iPhone 6 in the return window so I figured I'd end up paying Apple tax on storage (a crime against humanity really), which was a bummer but meh, yay for storage.
Well wouldn't you know it, there was 1 random 16gb space grey phone sitting around at a little Best Buy mobile store in the mall after I got finished up with work yesterday ... snatched that thing up right quick ... and boom back home.
I'll probably regret my decision when I see the Galaxy Edge in person, but I'm pretty satisfied right now. Great phone. I hope we see some cool games taking advantage of the whole "Metal" thing and the juiced up hardware.
I'm trying to hunt down a good full body protection solution that doesn't change the phone's footprint. Thinking of official apple leather case + tempered glass screen protector. Might go with one of those stick on full body protectors. Might just get a nice leather pouch to slip it in and out of. Ultimately I just want to put it in my pocket with a set of keys and not worry about it getting scratched. Pretty much the only time my iPhone 5 got any battle scars was this scenario. Only difference was I had a killer accidental damage package on the 5 which meant $0 deductible, no claim limits (oh how I miss the old Black Tie protection plan from Best Buy).
I had an iPhone 5 for 2 years on contract and Best Buy was offering $225 trade-in. I thought, welp, I bet this trade value drops when the iPhone 6 hits, so I better get in on this awesome deal.
Hyperbole inc? But the phone was overly hot after just web browsing and the battery drain was almost real time firing all those extra pixels. Screen was really dim, really quite boring to look at even compared to my Father's Galaxy S5. I experienced web browser crashes where all I was doing was entering a search into Amazon.com's search bar. The phone was seemingly what everyone warns about Android, but I couldn't possibly imagine still existed in flagship models.
Yea, so I was super bumming about even getting rid of the iPhone 5, and guess what, you can't "un-trade" the phone back (I get it, it's like I sold it to Best Buy, I didn't exchange it for the G3 ... still I was gutted).
I figured no chance in hell of snagging a 16gb iPhone 6 in the return window so I figured I'd end up paying Apple tax on storage (a crime against humanity really), which was a bummer but meh, yay for storage.
Well wouldn't you know it, there was 1 random 16gb space grey phone sitting around at a little Best Buy mobile store in the mall after I got finished up with work yesterday ... snatched that thing up right quick ... and boom back home.
I'll probably regret my decision when I see the Galaxy Edge in person, but I'm pretty satisfied right now. Great phone. I hope we see some cool games taking advantage of the whole "Metal" thing and the juiced up hardware.
I'm trying to hunt down a good full body protection solution that doesn't change the phone's footprint. Thinking of official apple leather case + tempered glass screen protector. Might go with one of those stick on full body protectors. Might just get a nice leather pouch to slip it in and out of. Ultimately I just want to put it in my pocket with a set of keys and not worry about it getting scratched. Pretty much the only time my iPhone 5 got any battle scars was this scenario. Only difference was I had a killer accidental damage package on the 5 which meant $0 deductible, no claim limits (oh how I miss the old Black Tie protection plan from Best Buy).
Maninthemirror
Banned
Just replaced my 6 plus with a brand new 6 plus due to a dead pixel in the middle of the screen. I also found out they are sold out of 6 plus for sale and only have replacement units in stock. They only have 10 replacement units left
Got the Shakes
Member
Yeah that's what it ended up being. I was messing with the zoom setting last night and forget to switch it back to standard.
Next is a GREAT deal, in that it's a 24 month interest free loan. The single down side that I can tell is that with a full 5 lines you could "upgrade" all 5 lines on a regular/old plan every two years. On Mobile Share Value and Next you can only have 4 "loans" out at one time. A 5th line would either have to wait or be bought outright.
mightynine
Member
If I went with an AT&T Next plan, would I lose my grandfathered unlimited data?
BUNTING1243
Banned
Main Apple Store in San Francisco didn't get ANY Pluses today. Wonder what's going on with that
Blackstarhat
Member
its probbley just the display model my note 3 doesnt stutter while browsing the web.
Maninthemirror
Banned
It's Saturday wait till Monday
Maninthemirror
Banned
I don't think screen matters when the app streams at 720p
Zeyphersan
Banned
I think the 6+ could completely eliminate my need to get an iPad mini
Sir Abacus
Member
It's currently upscaled so no bueno. Gotta wait for a proper iOS8 update to the apps and even then I hope there's some way to do pixel perfect 1080p rather than upscale to 1242p and then downsample back to 1080p.
Garrett Hawke
Member
First day using my 6 in the wild, I still feel weird walking around and trying to use it with one hand - like I'm gunna drop it. Also, the Reachability thing is a life saver.
Overall, I'm loving it tho. Coming from 4S.
Overall, I'm loving it tho. Coming from 4S.
bear in mind that the 6 is the same size as the lumia 930. It is thinner but height/width are the same. So if you thought the 930 was too big you may feel the same about the 6.
Joel Was Right
Member
I wonder what this means for the future. Are Apple going to move away from the 4" models and stick to 4"7 and above? They wouldn't ostracise so many would they? Fuck, it would push me away
Sir Abacus
Member
I wonder what this means for the future. Are Apple going to move away from the 4" models and stick to 4"7 and above? They wouldn't ostracise so many would they? Fuck, it would push me away
And yet, the 5S is still the fastest 4" phone you can buy because every other vendor puts garbage they rooted out of the 2011 dumpster into their 4" models.
I think they'll have the 5s (8GB only) free on contract next year when the 6s/6s+ is released. 4" models will be dead when the iPhone 7 comes out in 2016.I wonder what this means for the future. Are Apple going to move away from the 4" models and stick to 4"7 and above? They wouldn't ostracise so many would they? Fuck, it would push me away
DaleinCalgary
Member
Yesterday I stopped by the Apple store after work to get applecare on it asap and they actually had 6's in stock for purchase...weird
no 6+ of course
I think Apple might just keep the 4" one around.
no 6+ of course
I think Apple might just keep the 4" one around.
The Elite
BOSS
Went to the flagship Bell store today and got a different story than what I got yesterday. He said they had 49 orders for Plus and only received 2 in. Yesterday, at another location, I was told that they had received plenty of Plus versions in but the demand was so high that they went fast.
Both locations seemed confident about weekly shipments coming in fast with good amounts though.
Also, I tried the 6 Plus again today. Yesterday I wasn't worried about the size. Today it felt a little big. LOL. I'm not sure what to think. I will keep reading impressions from people who have it while I wait for mine.
Nothing weird about it. There are plenty of 6s everywhere. The line at the Apple Store wasn't event hat big today. Filled mostly with people waiting to get a 6. Everyone wanting a 6 Plus was being told the chance of any coming in today was slim.
Both locations seemed confident about weekly shipments coming in fast with good amounts though.
Also, I tried the 6 Plus again today. Yesterday I wasn't worried about the size. Today it felt a little big. LOL. I'm not sure what to think. I will keep reading impressions from people who have it while I wait for mine.
Nothing weird about it. There are plenty of 6s everywhere. The line at the Apple Store wasn't event hat big today. Filled mostly with people waiting to get a 6. Everyone wanting a 6 Plus was being told the chance of any coming in today was slim.
Slightly off topic from the phone but Verizon is pretty damn awesome so far. I had 2g on T-Mobile everywhere in my ruralish area so it's weird having a solid LTE connection basically all the time. I don't even know what to do with all this service. It's weird being able to take full potential of my device.
The Elite
BOSS
Sold my 32GB iPhone 5 for $225 to Best Buy. This excludes the charger/lightning cable/box. Just the raw phone, and it was far from being in prestine condition. I am in shock to be honest. I really don't understand there ROI here, but I'll take it.
$225 is lower than what you would get if you sold it yourself. The resell value for iPhones is high.
I may be able to sell my 5S for around $400 by using Orchard in Canada.
My store had a ton and had plenty in stock yesterday.
Apple Stores definitely have demo units on display. Was just at the local mall checking them out. Definitely sticking with my Plus pre-order; even in my small hands, the phone didn't feel too heavy and really didn't seem as gargantuan to me as it did when I saw someone else's yesterday.
There was a pretty big queue of people outside the store, too. The line was even longer than the people waiting, following the launch lines, of the previous models. Crazy stuff.
Mysterious
Banned
Sold my 32GB iPhone 5 for $225 to Best Buy. This excludes the charger/lightning cable/box. Just the raw phone, and it was far from being in prestine condition. I am in shock to be honest. I really don't understand there ROI here, but I'll take it.
How? Best Buy Canada is screwing me
Maninthemirror
Banned
I was swinging back and forth of the plus but when you hold it its not as big as people might assume and it almost feels like you owe it to yourself a consumer to buy the plus because it's an all encompassing device. If you want your phone for limited use through the day theb 6 is fine
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Just moved to KY, and thinking of switching to T-Mobile. Verizon has gotten too pricey, and there are no verizon places around here. It is all run by Bluegrass Cellular. We are on Extended LTE in the area, and T-Mobile appears to be strong around here.
I am just wondering how their services are elsewhere. I hear both great and horrible stories about T-Mobile.
Any ideas?
I am just wondering how their services are elsewhere. I hear both great and horrible stories about T-Mobile.
Any ideas?
Note: It's an iPhone 5 not a 5S.. I put an ad on craigslist and was only getting replies for $200.
It also wasn't in amazing condition.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Apple-iPhon...1435810975?pt=Cell_Phones&hash=item1c46236c9f
That looks much better than what I had to offer. And after shipping and ebay deductions, it'll be even less.
……forgetit
Member
6 or 6 plus?
Skel1ingt0n
I can't *believe* these lazy developers keep making file sizes so damn large. Btw, how does technology work?
Anybody know a Good place for 1920x1200 vertical video game wallpapers?
I trade in an iPhone 4 for $200, now that's a ROI. Haven't decided what to do with my 5.
Yes, and that's exactly what I had to do yesterday. I had a grandfathered unlimited data plan, but the Next plans only have increments of data usage ranging from 2 GB per month, to 4 GB, etc. Went with the 4 GB.
Maninthemirror
Banned
How much do you save per month as a result
mightynine
Member
That's my question - do I save anything? Right now, with my corporate discount, my bill works out to around $70 a month.
Think I might stop at an AT&T store today and have 'em run the number. Based on my usage, I'd need either a 6GB or 10GB plan.
Got the Shakes
Member
Had iPhones since the 3g and also bought a OnePlus One a few months back to mess around with Android and a larger screen. Couldn't be happier with the 6 Plus I bought. My original intention was to use both the OnePlus and iPhone, but I think I'll be looking to unload the OnePlus and only go the iPhone route.
Barkley's Justice
Member
So how we doing with those Safari tab reloads?
Worse? Better? No change?
I'm on a 4S.
Worse? Better? No change?
I'm on a 4S.
Was on 4S previously and I feel like no change whatsoever.