Diablohead
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Starting with the 5 being my first iphone i'll keep it to 2 years most likely, if I had a 4s right now I would wait another year for a 5s or something.
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Going from a 64GB 4S to a 32GB or 16GB iPhone 5. Historically I've just bought the biggest one, but now with iTunes Match I'm not even using 16GB of my 4S... Decisions, decisions.
I also went from:
White 3G -> White 3GS (stolen) -> Black 3GS -> Black 4 (no white at launch) -> White 4S
and now I can't decide because it's hard for me to get a feel for what the two tone backing looks like in real life, and none of the hands-on really mentioned which they thought looked better
I also went from:
White 3G -> White 3GS (stolen) -> Black 3GS -> Black 4 (no white at launch) -> White 4S
and now I can't decide because it's hard for me to get a feel for what the two tone backing looks like in real life, and none of the hands-on really mentioned which they thought looked better
Ken Masters
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if you pro-order from Apple, does it ship on the 21st or does it arrive at your house on the 21st?
If you get in the first batch, day before or launch day.
chickdigger802
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day of. Wish everything else was like that
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I'm not eligible yet for an upgrade through Verizon, but if I want to purchase one and pay full price (selling my 4s later), would it be better to preorder from Apple or Verizon? And are they both going up tonight?
Don't those cards have pretty slow read/write speeds?
Yeah, I'd much rather have internal storage vs split internal and sd card storage.
PAULINK
I microwave steaks.
The concept of itunes match is completely new to me, but would definitely deal with my storage problem greatly. Anyone here who uses it, how much data would it happen to use over the course of the month of regular (let's say listening to two hours a day)?
And I'm definitely getting a 64gb, I have over 30 gigs worth in just apps!
And I'm definitely getting a 64gb, I have over 30 gigs worth in just apps!
Unlocked iPhone 5 won't be available in the US right away, will start at $649 | The Verge
Fucking AT&T and Apple. So what's everybody doing? Signing a deal with the devil? Getting it from Canada?
Fucking AT&T and Apple. So what's everybody doing? Signing a deal with the devil? Getting it from Canada?
Gary Whitta
Member
So basically Verizon is making me pay the full unlocked price for this phone? Fucking hell.
I might try coaxing them to sell me an AT&T model unsubsidized and see if it gets unlocked when activating with iTunes.
I'm really irritated I have to pay an extra $100 for a reasonable amount of storage, and that they obsoleted everything I own with a 30 pin dock connector. But I'm really, really irritated I've got to order this thing at 3 in the morning if I want in on day 1.
The fact that I'm doing so is a testament to how frustrated my decrepit 3GS makes me nowadays.
The fact that I'm doing so is a testament to how frustrated my decrepit 3GS makes me nowadays.
Ebay's trade-in program (through a third party) offered me $200 for my IP4 16gb. Once I have the IP5 in hand, I'll accept that offer and pay off the phone.
I fully realize that I could get more by auctioning it or craigslisting it, but I don't want the hassle of doing either of those things. As much as it pains me to sell a perfect condition, unlocked IP4 for $200, it's better than having some douche dispute the charges with Paypal, or stab me during a craigslist sale.
Ken Masters
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I'm in the east, staying up till 3am is going to be a bitch
silentspork
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Ugh, just heard about no voice and data at the same time on Verizon/Sprint. Not sure whether I want to switch now.
mr stroke
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Probably quite a bit(more than 3gb a month with other data usage)
I am going with a 16gb. With itunes match and icloud/photostream I haven't had any problems with my 16gb 4S. When it fills up I erase some stuff and re download it over wifi if I need it again.
chickdigger802
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Omg I keep switching back and forth. Seeing as how you can't do voice and data at the same time was a deal breaker for me in switching to version. So I was just going to stay with AT&T until I discovered their 4g lte coverage is the area the size of my first apartment. Screw that. Looks like I'm back to version.
Ken Masters
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It's probably been posted, but just wanted to remind everyone what this episode was about.
Ken Masters
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I thought you could do voice and data simultaneously with LTE on Verizon
PAULINK
I microwave steaks.
Ah, quite a lot. I've been researching about this and it downloads the music to your ipod to be able to use later, so I guess I can just do that off wifi.
How much time do you have to send it to them? I kinda... need it until the 21st
Submitting to Amazon gives me a ship deadline of the 20th, so it's either wait a few days or try this I guess.
Deadly Cyclone
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So what do you guys do for music. I was thinking of going 64 GB to dump all my music on it, but might go 32 if there's a good alternative.
Streaming it all the time seems like it'd eat up my bandwidth quick (no longer grandfathered in on verizon ).
Streaming it all the time seems like it'd eat up my bandwidth quick (no longer grandfathered in on verizon
).Ken Masters
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damn, thanks for the link
So what do you guys do for music. I was thinking of going 64 GB to dump all my music on it, but might go 32 if there's a good alternative.
Streaming it all the time seems like it'd eat up my bandwidth quick (no longer grandfathered in on verizon
itunes match + 32GB
bodyofanamerican
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So I updated my billing addresses for both my debit card and my Apple ID to my work address. I should have no problem getting it delivered to my office on Friday now, right?
planar1280
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What time does pre ordering start in east coast
PAULINK
I microwave steaks.
3:01 AM
silentspork
Member
Nope. Not with this phone. Debating whether I should stay on AT&T now because of this, and hope that LTE comes eventually to my area. I don't necessarily need the boost but it would be nice.
Same here. I was thinking about taking a nap, but eh..
As far as Craigslist goes, I still have the box, manual and all that stuff ready to go, so I'll probably sell mine for $300. Not sure what they are going for now. If I can get around to unlocking it, I'll price it at $350 possibly.
You're missing a few key points.
16:9 display with full sRGB gamut.
Pretty much the same battery life.
Apparently 2x faster. Examples given of 'Apple's own apps'
Slightly renovated camera, with sapphire lens (whatever than means... it's not a HD 7970)
18% thinner and also lighter.
720p front-facing camera.
Chamfered polished bezel.
Sides coloured to match the color scheme (graphite and silver)
iOS 6 installed out of the box.
Also, I wouldn't touch apple headphones with a bargepole. They sound terrible compared to alternatives and let people know you have an expensive product in your pocket.
I'm trying to look at this as objectively as I can, being a 4S owner, it's border-line upgrade-worthy.
chickdigger802
Banned
sigh...
probably can't get one until a few months later, or until I can find myself a job
Silly restrictions my dad put on me (but he's paying for my data atm, so can't complain).
probably can't get one until a few months later, or until I can find myself a job
Silly restrictions my dad put on me (but he's paying for my data atm, so can't complain
).Big Takeover
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Black for me. The anodized sides put it over the edge. If you're in the "5 is too same-y looking" camp, it's some additional differentiation. Plus it's straight-up 2001:SO.
I just did a test run on the apple site. They asked for my phone number, zip, and last 4 of ssn to check for eligibility. As far as I can tell, that's it.
planar1280
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His twitter.