killertofu
Member
Damn, if I sold my 16GB iPhone 4S for 350 and upgraded to a 32GB iPhone 5...that would be 400 dollars.
I guess I'm waiting until next year
I guess I'm waiting until next year
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The matte finish on anti-glare screen protectors really mess up screen clarity imo, but not having to wipe off fingerprints all the time is pretty convenient.
Looks like they don't even have Ultra Optics for the iPhone 5 available anyway. Just crystal and oleophobic.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
Me. I figure I'd be using this phone for a while anyhow.
Yeah, the random reviews on the iPhone 5 ones say to wait for the Ultra Optics so I have no idea. How are the Ultra Crystal ones?
DeadRockstar
Member
Can't bring myself to. The black is just too slick this time. I felt the same about white last time. All or nothing.
Also, out for delivery!
Yep. Though it might look like I still have space, that space is only there due to iOS' dumb way of updating apps (have to download the whole app to update, this works great when infinity blade has an update!) Tired of having to delete music to make room for apps, and having to delete apps to make room for music.
Not me. I had a white 4s and it got old fast
Big Takeover
Member
I just flipped my 4 with them. Perfectly smooth experience. Two days to get the pre-paid box, two days for them to get it back, two days to process and Paypal me the dough. They gave me the quoted price for never-cased, but perfectly working two year old phone.
I don't even want to see the scene outside the Apple Store in Kansas City. There's probably like ten to twenty scared people huddling together for warmth and safety.
Stand strong my black brother. Stay warm out there.
IHaveCandy
Banned
Yep. Though it might look like I still have space, that space is only there due to iOS' dumb way of updating apps (have to download the whole app to update, this works great when infinity blade has an update!) Tired of having to delete music to make room for apps, and having to delete apps to make room for music.
Even if you didn't have that issue, I would definitely upgrade to 64 GB if you're sitting at under 2 GB extra space left. At that point, you're making download/sync decisions based on space. I like being able to never worry about how much space I have left. $400 is a lot, but at least I know I'll get a lot of that money back when I resell it.
People in Australia are noticing scuffing out of the box/with light use...
http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum-replies.cfm?t=1983618&p=3
http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum-replies.cfm?t=1983618&p=3
firehawk12
Subete no aware
SCUFFGATE ALERT
Here we go!
IHaveCandy
Banned
Looks like I'm going with the white one if this ends up to be a real issue. On the plus side, I'll no longer lose my phone while playing games/watching tv in the dark.
I am going 32. There is so much streaming services now I feel I only really need to store stuff for the rare instance I am without network coverage, and content created on the phone. Unless they are out of them, then 64 all the way. Fuck it I might as well get 64 right?
Oh yeah I am going to expense this bitch.
My only dilemma is giving up unlimited for tethering. I think I will do that too. Would rather pay $10 for more data than be throttled!
Oh yeah I am going to expense this bitch.
My only dilemma is giving up unlimited for tethering. I think I will do that too. Would rather pay $10 for more data than be throttled!
Must...remain....zen....
It's hard when your IP4 upgrade to iOS 6 has just completed, and then somehow turned into a phone restore, where the restore fails, and all you want to do is sleep but the damn thing won't let you. Then you re-do the restore you didn't want to happen in the first place, and a lot of your apps are missing. You're reinstalling them through the app store, but that also seems to be taking forever.
All you wanted was an iOS 6 backup to easily apply to the IP5, but nooooo. Fuck iTunes.
They are probably throwing it around like a boomerang trying to bag kangaroos.
SCULLIBUNDO
Banned
Are we not supposed to do that?
IHaveCandy
Banned
I'm not sold on streaming services replacing internal storage. The only real space they can save you is for music. This may not be the same for most, but I tend to listen to music the most on my phone when I don't have a good internet connection or no internet at all. And it would suck if I lost access to my music when I want to listen to it the most.
Gary Whitta
Member
I'm in line!
How's it looking?
firehawk12
Subete no aware
Ask people about Scuff Gate!
Yeah, I was going back and forth between 32 or 64 or 32 with iTunes Match or 64 with iTunes Match or something and ultimately figured to go with 64. It's kind of ridiculous how much more expensive the size increase is though. Maybe iOS6' poor reception will lead to greater price competition in the future? Probably not considering Apple
It's looking linear.
Accidentally hit submit before joke was fully formed. I apologize for this.
nhlducks35
Member
civilstrife
Member
Who else is going to rock a 16 gig?
My iPad is 32 gig and it feels like more than enough space. Most of my Heavy duty apps will live on that device.
Also, I have almost no music.
My iPad is 32 gig and it feels like more than enough space. Most of my Heavy duty apps will live on that device.
Also, I have almost no music.
DeadRockstar
Member
IHaveCandy
Banned
Yeah, I was going back and forth between 32 or 64 or 32 with iTunes Match or 64 with iTunes Match or something and ultimately figured to go with 64. It's kind of ridiculous how much more expensive the size increase is though. Maybe iOS6' poor reception will lead to greater price competition in the future? Probably not considering Apple
I'm hoping they drop the 32 GB to $200 and the 64 GB down to $300. Kill the 16 GB model.
IHaveCandy
Banned
To me, that looks like the edge can get dulled and cause it to look chipped.
Yeah I wonder if it is actually gouged or if the finish is just worn off.
Me... Would have liked a 32 gig but can't afford it this time. Didn't really have that much of an issue with space with my 3GS and 4 (both 16gb) so I don't think it will be a problem.
Edit: lol have fun with your scuffed edges, buyers of the black version! And remember next time that when it comes to Apple products, black is whack, if it ain't white it ain't right, etc.
DeadRockstar
Member
I think I could probably get away with 16GB with how I much I stream, but I went 32 anyway.
That £30 markup on the 16 doesn't help it much as a value proposition. Sucks for people who want that model.
That £30 markup on the 16 doesn't help it much as a value proposition. Sucks for people who want that model.
It's the finish, aka scuffage. I don't think anyone thinks the metal is chipping away.
I updated my IP4 to iOS 6, and I can't find a... "backup and then erase phone for resale" button.
Does such a thing exist, or is there some long series of hoops I need to jump through?
The best explanation I've heard is that the chamfering caused the finish to weaken, resulting in it scuffing easily along that edge.
Does such a thing exist, or is there some long series of hoops I need to jump through?
The best explanation I've heard is that the chamfering caused the finish to weaken, resulting in it scuffing easily along that edge.
DeadRockstar
Member
Settings > General > Reset > Erase All Content and Settings
Edit: Backup first obviously, in whichever way you prefer. Cloud or local.
nhlducks35
Member
Settings>General>Reset
Tough break man. Your wife leaving you for an iPhone? That has to hurt. Even if completely understandable.
So I backup in Itunes, and then erase on the phone itself, and then it will restore to the IP5? Thanks.
Thank you.
I couldn't find a manual "backup button" which was throwing me for a loop. Then I right clicked the iPhone icon in Itunes and there it was. Scumbag Itunes, where all the functionality is hidden in menus ><
Thanks again.
DeadRockstar
Member
Yep. When you activate the 5 you'll have the option to restore from backup or set up as new phone.
DeadRockstar
Member
Pfft whatever, I have all these in my warehouse. One for each day of the year:
It's FedEx's sorting center.