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Apple iPhone 6 [OT]
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I've tried a Galaxy Note 3 in my pocket, and while it fits it does stick out - is that a large square in your pants or are you just happy to see me? - and can be a little uncomfortable while sitting down, although I tend to take any phone & wallet out while sitting anyway.
Thus I tend to favor the suit/jacket breast pocket for larger phones.
Target has their page up.
They just sent an email saying preorders start tomorrow.
http://m.target.com/c/phone1-ways-to-shop-electronics/-/N-54und?
They just sent an email saying preorders start tomorrow.
http://m.target.com/c/phone1-ways-to-shop-electronics/-/N-54und?
Vigilant Walrus
Member
WHY
is this on all the colors?
Victory Red
Member
Note 3 fits in pocket just fine.
It comes down to how it feels when you sit down while your phone is in your pocket, and thats where the Note series gets a little uncomfortable.
You have to ask yourself how often do you sit down with your phone in your pocket? For me? ... never. Its either on my desk at work, on my nightstand while i sleep, on the coffee table while I watch TV, or on the floor next to me while I play video games.
If you are the type of person who leaves their phone in their pocket a lot while they do things, then the size can be a problem.
It comes down to how it feels when you sit down while your phone is in your pocket, and thats where the Note series gets a little uncomfortable.
You have to ask yourself how often do you sit down with your phone in your pocket? For me? ... never. Its either on my desk at work, on my nightstand while i sleep, on the coffee table while I watch TV, or on the floor next to me while I play video games.
If you are the type of person who leaves their phone in their pocket a lot while they do things, then the size can be a problem.
This a concern which might lead me to go back from 6+ to 6
and
http://arstechnica.com/apple/2014/0...-and-6-plus-apples-first-crack-at-big-phones/
Ugh, well going with the iPhone 6 then despite 6+ having stabilization for the camera :/
CloakedPuppet
Member
I'm upgrading from my old-ass 4 that I finished a 3 year contract on this year. As someone who does normally carry and sit with their phone in their pocket, yeah, I think that 6 will be big enough. 6 plus, while nice for a phablet size, would be borderline redundant since I have an iPad mini that I normally carry in my bag.
This a concern which might lead me to go back from 6+ to 6
and
http://arstechnica.com/apple/2014/0...-and-6-plus-apples-first-crack-at-big-phones/
For idiots, does that mean it will have a much worse screen then iPhone 6? Like noticeably worse? Or it will have the same quality screen, it's just not as good as it should be for the size of the phone? If it's the same quality, then I won't mind. But if it actually looks worse, then yeah fuck this.
Nazgul_Hunter
Member
Can anyone explain why this is bad?
The iPhone 6 Plus has horizontal iPad features. The iPhone 6 does not.
Apple prides itself on their aesthetics and build quality. Moreover, it's a driving factor in their advertising and mindshare. While the build quality (I assume) remains, most people feel the aesthetics have taken a hit.
That may not bother some, but being dismissive of criticism on a tent-pole attributes is pretty weak.
Did you even read the article?
The Ars Technica report stated the iPhone 6 Plus has a better-looking screen.
Some people think every iPhone looks worse than a previous one. People just need something, anything to complain about. The larger bands will increase the quality of phone reception, LTE speeds, and Wi-Fi speeds, but none of the whiners want to pay attention to that.
Lord Error
Insane For Sony
That looks like it is space gray.
The quality of the screen should be about the same (contrast is higher on the 6) but downscaling might cause slight stutters I think. Should have rendered at 1080p really.
Vigilant Walrus
Member
printed Iphone 6 Plus out (disabled "fit to page" in printer). Size looks really good for me. But I am 6'5 and the Iphone 4S have always felt small. Hard to browse the web! I think 6 Plus will be a good size for me.
I have a Work related 15 rMBP and a Ipad Air.
Maninthemirror
Banned
however reading this:
https://medium.com/@brucewangsg/the-curious-case-of-iphone-6-1080p-display-b33dac5bbcb6
makes me go back to iPhone 6 plus
I would assume that the Otterbox defender case will have a belt-clip. I haven't seen them personally yet, though.
The Ars Technica report stated the iPhone 6 Plus has a better-looking display.
iPhone6 isn't at some even multiple of standard application resolutions either. So for legacy apps, they'll be scaled on their as well. Am I missing something?
Wind's Howling
Member
Which is not that surprising considering the resolution.
But still.. I bet for most of the people the 5'5 size is just too much.
I'm sure that's true.
But let's get real here. If you polled people that you know aren't trolling just to troll, I find it HIGHLY unlikely such respondents wouldn't say the same thing.
Valkyr Junkie
Member
Sloppy cutting; Jony would not approve.
Maninthemirror
Banned
I can't find the exact quote where they mention better looking display
CosmicGroinPull
Member
It's wearing a thong
luknotluck
Member
Is there any information on the AT&T Next plan for both of the phones yet?
Geez, that is way too big.Still going to order the 6 Plus to test it out because the return option is still there, but this pic has me worried and the cardboard cutout I made slightly sticks out my jean pocket at the very tip.
Vigilant Walrus
Member
Does this mean I'm a failure?:'(
PAULINK
I microwave steaks.
If you do not have a case on your $200 + phone then you're doing it wrong. Is this a good excuse? maybe not, but no one is going to be looking at the back.
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...but then
Basically, the 3x scaling factor should be better at hiding the lost detail, and essentially be a non-factor in reality.
Doesn't fully remove my concern, but at least helps.
Appreciate the article.
It's a little rude to put it on the table when you're out to dinner. iPhone 6 is as big as I'm willing to go. 5.5" is right on the edge of looking like you're using a tablet to take a call.
Take the full price and divide it by 20. That's your monthly installment cost.
luknotluck
Member
Do we know the full price of it yet? I thought they only released the price of the phone if you do the two year contract.
I have never had a case on any of my iPhones, which dates back to the iPhone 3G in 2008.
I have never broken or cracked any of my phones.
I'm doing it right by not covering up the beautiful designs with ugly-ass cases.
exmachina64
Banned
It relates to how UI elements are rendered on screen. In previous iterations, Apple used a system where they were cleanly doubled (hence 2X mode). This meant that even if a developer didn't update their app for the new resolution, it would still be usable. At odd-numbered scaling (3X mode), instead of an even doubling, pixels aren't going to map 1:1 to the larger screen.
Most users might not notice, but some apps will have wonky bugs because their touch targets or other elements will be slightly off. As long as the 6 Plus doesn't completely bomb or an app you use hasn't been abandoned, apps will be updated in relatively short order (either at launch because developers have two weeks ahead of time to prepare or in a short window afterwards). Excepting abandoned apps, the most notably affected apps will be things like horribly supported banking apps.
Going forward, developers as a whole will plan ahead for supporting the new screen sizes and resolutions.
Edit: And for the end user, this is mostly a non-issue. It's a headache for developers.
With the exception of the 4 and 4S, I've never found the back an iPhone beautiful.
luknotluck
Member
OK thanks!
Your iPhone 6 will be broken in 2 weeks. Confirmed jinx. LOL
Hope not though. I do the same thing. Hate covering it with a case.
I'll be reserving a 128gb 6+ space gray tomorrow with Softbank (preorders open at 16:00).
Originally was only wanting the 4.7 but lack of OIS, better battery and resolution pulled me to the plus. Also I originally wanted a larger phone so might as well give it a go. I remember playing with a Dell Streak many years ago and wishing I had something that big (even though it had a really crappy screen). The size doesn't bother me... It'll still fit in the pocket of my size 32 skinny jeans just fine.
To be quite honest though... I think I'd rather have a Z3. But it's not available on Softbank and I'm too invested in ios at this point to give it up.
Originally was only wanting the 4.7 but lack of OIS, better battery and resolution pulled me to the plus. Also I originally wanted a larger phone so might as well give it a go. I remember playing with a Dell Streak many years ago and wishing I had something that big (even though it had a really crappy screen). The size doesn't bother me... It'll still fit in the pocket of my size 32 skinny jeans just fine.
To be quite honest though... I think I'd rather have a Z3. But it's not available on Softbank and I'm too invested in ios at this point to give it up.
Even if that were the case, I could just take it back and get a new one free of charge.
Got the Shakes
Member
when upgrading to a 5s though Apple.com, I get the following options:
on the next page I don't have an option for unlimited
That page looks different than anything I saw. When I did it, I added the phone to my cart and I didn't have to select any options for my data plan or anything. They were all already in my cart along with my phone.
exmachina64
Banned
Still going to order the 6 Plus to test it out because the return option is still there, but this pic has me worried and the cardboard cutout I made slightly sticks out my jean pocket at the very tip.
That's no so bad, really.
Edit: Anyone remember the original Galaxy Tab ad where a black guy was making phone calls over it? (Yes, holding it up to his face.)
Waaaaait wait wait wait wait. I can't keep my unlimited data plan? What's going on here. HALP. I'm on AT&T.
Edit - Nevermind, I think. I just went through the process of buying an iPhone 5s and it didn't prompt me about changing my data... and when I got to the end it even said that my data was still unlimited. Phew.
Edit - Nevermind, I think. I just went through the process of buying an iPhone 5s and it didn't prompt me about changing my data... and when I got to the end it even said that my data was still unlimited. Phew.
Lord Error
Insane For Sony
lol at the downscaling to 1080p on the 6+, and animation choppiness.. Good god, apple. Yeah, no way I'm even considering that phone anymore.
Blackstarhat
Member
you will get used to it i have a note 3 and its fine.