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I'm wondering if those 2 million in pre-orders are just the pre-orders taken via Apple and don't include the carriers. I wouldn't be shocked.
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I'm wondering if those 2 million in pre-orders are just the pre-orders taken via Apple and don't include the carriers. I wouldn't be shocked.
Deadly Cyclone
Pride of Iowa State
I need some kind of car dock or car charger ASAP. Wonder if Apple will have a car charger soon.
Canis lupus
Member
I wonder if I will actually have to wait 2-3 weeks to get my phone. Pre-odered it on Apple around 7:30 am EST, so a little more than 4 hours after it went live. If I had to guess I would guess I am getting it on the 28th but the website says delivery on the 5th.
Also wonder how long this demand is going to last. My sister and Dad are also upgrading and they haven't even gone to their AT&T store to put in their order yet (they are old school). I could see it being sold out for a solid 2 months and then we will see what happens for x-mas.
Also wonder how long this demand is going to last. My sister and Dad are also upgrading and they haven't even gone to their AT&T store to put in their order yet (they are old school). I could see it being sold out for a solid 2 months and then we will see what happens for x-mas.
Upgrading from an iPhone 4 - just wondering, apart from the slightly bigger screen, what other improvements does the iPhone 5 bring to the table? Most of the software seems like it'd run just fine on the 4S so I'm tempted by that now too.
And then just hope for an improved camera, NFC etc in the next iPhone...
And then just hope for an improved camera, NFC etc in the next iPhone...
I think a lot of people will be pleasantly surprised when they get it earlier than 2-3 weeks. A LOT of people were trying to get through those overloaded sites, and there will surely be many cancellations. That and Apple has been fairly generous with ship times when they're pushed back in the past.
I feel like the availability should definitely stabilize by xmas if they've done anything to improve their supply chain.
Upgrading from the 4 will get you more than 3x the computing power, which will make things extremely snappy and really improve gaming/camera performance. Everyone has their own opinions, but the physical design of the iPhone 5 is one of the biggest reasons I'm upgrading. It looks insanely sexy, light, and thin. Improved media/browsing with the slightly bigger screen is just icing on the cake.
I'm looking at getting this one, plus an extra cable. I never like the branded ones with those retractable cables. Seems to put too much pressure on the connection
Much faster and different shape. Otherwise mostly software. Supposedly feels amazing in your hands, not sure if I buy that, a lot of girls will just say that so your feelings don't get hurt.
Don't get a 4S, the battery sucks on it. I am hoping Apple fixes it on the 5 or else I am jumping ship in 18-24 months to a Nexus if they can get me dat battery life.
prelude514
Banned
iPhone 5 was pretty disappointing to me. After owning nothing but iPhones for the last ~4 years, I've just picked up a Samsung GS3. Feels cheap compared to my iPhone 4, but that screen... God damn! Hopefully I wont regret it. Going to have to start learning Android tonight.
Lord Error
Insane For Sony
It's faster, thinner, lighter and taller. That's it I think. Iphone 4 runs pretty damn badly under ios6. so that would be the biggest reason to upgrade IMO.
Possible but remember even Chinese people have to sleep (their allotted 4 hours before getting back on the line). Who the hell knows though. I certainly can't predict these things and it is further complicated by people's contracts.
Jill Sandwich
the turds of Optimus Prime
I camped at the Meadowhall Apple Store for the iPad3, as the previous year the queue was around the block. I needn't have bothered, they had plenty of stock in and folks were popping in later in the day and coming out with them.
I'm apprehensive about queuing again. But this might be different.
I'm apprehensive about queuing again. But this might be different.
I would have gone with a Nexus, but honestly most smartphones work now so it is not a big deal. I could not say that about Android phones a few years ago.
It is nice that we have choices. Before it was iPhone4 or something worse (to be fair, those things usually had more features, but when the battery life and general usage is shit then I am not interested).
Enjoy the TouchWiz and report back with impressions!
I meant like a desktop dock. But yeah, I think I'll pick up some sort of GPS-style mount for the 5.
Same. I'm not sure what I'm going to do yet.
I am AMAZED that O2 are not sending nano-sims out through post to people that ask for them.
I am buying my phone from apple directly and have pulled out of the 18 month contract as I want to be in control of how much and when I want to pay my bill.
O2 don't want this, they want me tied to them for 24 months so they obviously don't want my custom anymore.
I've been with them for 18 years now and that's obviously not enough.
S***W Y**U O2!
I am buying my phone from apple directly and have pulled out of the 18 month contract as I want to be in control of how much and when I want to pay my bill.
O2 don't want this, they want me tied to them for 24 months so they obviously don't want my custom anymore.
I've been with them for 18 years now and that's obviously not enough.
S***W Y**U O2!
Deadly Cyclone
Pride of Iowa State
That looks good except the few bad reviews that say it melted their cables....
I'd like both docks. One for my bed-side table and one for using GPS in my car. Hopefully accessories come out quick.
DeadRockstar
Member
I backed the elevation dock on kickstarter and at this rate, will have an iPhone 5 before receiving the dock for my previous phone.
At least they've said they'll make an adaptor you can just switch out for iPhone 5 compatibility. Hopefully that happens before iPhone 6.
At least they've said they'll make an adaptor you can just switch out for iPhone 5 compatibility. Hopefully that happens before iPhone 6.
Another result popped up on Geekbench. Slightly higher, but a similar score. Maybe the first one was not faked?
http://browser.primatelabs.com/geekbench2/search?utf8=✓&q=iphone5,2
http://browser.primatelabs.com/geekbench2/search?utf8=✓&q=iphone5,2
Ken Masters
Banned
oh shit, it begins
they really going to camp for 5 days?
planar1280
Banned
the score is better than 4s and ipad 3 combined. I can only imagine the improvement in gaming
I submitted some feedback on their website. I wonder what their response will be.
njean777
Member
Sprint has the worst data speeds compared to both Verizon and ATT, also has the least amount of coverage. You may want to go to the sprint store in your area and try a week trial before. I did and after that week I returned the phone and did not stay with them. There 3g is really really slow, 4g is shoddy as well with connections, and their LTE is non-existent right now. I would stay with Verizon or go ATT for the next two years so you can see how sprint develops their network.
CrunchinJelly
formerly cjelly
Have they not shipped those docks yet?
I'm hoping to pop-in about 10 to the apple store and see if I can get a 32GB Black.
If not then I'll wait for my pre-order that's due October.
I used to love midnight launches of consoles and games but I'm older now with kids and don't have the time or patience for queues.
They can be great though because you're surrounded my like-minded people.
If not then I'll wait for my pre-order that's due October.
I used to love midnight launches of consoles and games but I'm older now with kids and don't have the time or patience for queues.
They can be great though because you're surrounded my like-minded people.
Hari Seldon
Member
Has it been confirmed yet that if you have a grandfathered AT&T unlimited data plan that you can keep it with the LTE stuff?
Yes, you can use it w/ LTE on the 5.
My order status on att.com says Preorder Processing, is that means it's being prepared to ship?
if you guys were part of a more...uh, 'passionate' group, as has been demonstrated on GAF the last few days, this would be it's own thread.
DeadRockstar
Member
They have, but I guess I'm pretty close to last on the list. Can't be too upset though, it was clear things wouldn't be smooth when they got way more backers than they could possibly have prepared for.
Oh wow, I missed those. I looked at the first few ones. I've had several car chargers that were official ones and just had bad luck. Was looking for a generic one with good reviews that has a usb connection so I can just use the official cable to connect to my phone.
There are these two. I didn't even know Amazon was making accessories but theirs has good reviews. Or this one.
Christopher
Member
oh ok so you can keep your unlimited data when you upgrade? I was under the impression that you LOOSE the unlimted and get switched to this "Share Everything" plan.
I without a doubt use the most data out of everyone on our plan and didn't want to be forced in this share everything crap.
I without a doubt use the most data out of everyone on our plan and didn't want to be forced in this share everything crap.
Ken Masters
Banned
just checked out the video for it, it looks awesome. I'll wait for an iPhone 5 version
if you guys were part of a more...uh, 'passionate' group, as has been demonstrated on GAF the last few days, this would be it's own thread.
Done.
http://m.neogaf.com/showthread.php?t=491765
Hari Seldon
Member
I just pre-ordered mine and it looked like it kept the exact grandfathered plan I had.
devildog820
Member
I believe it was all carrier and Apple sales. A friend of mine manages an AT&T store said they shattered all their previous sales records for a single day's sales. Apple would definitely include all those numbers to make it sound extra impressive.
You're probably right. I just didn't know if the carriers would relay that information back to them in time, but we're talking about Apple so I'm sure they have the klout to get that kind of reportable data back from all the carriers around the world if they want it. 2 million just in pre-orders is nuts. I'm glad I got my pre-order in on time to get one on Friday.
Sprint's site still just shows that it's processing and should be to me by 9/21. I don't have tracking updates untiul it ships unlike those of you that ordered via Apple.
Got the Shakes
Member
For everyone wondering what not being able to talk and use data at the same time on an iPhone can effect, it seems as though you won't be able to receive iMessages on your phone while talking since iMessage uses your data connection. At least that is my understanding from this article.
http://appadvice.com/appnn/2012/09/why-simultaneous-voice-and-data-on-non-gsm-carriers-may-be-more-important-than-you-think
http://appadvice.com/appnn/2012/09/why-simultaneous-voice-and-data-on-non-gsm-carriers-may-be-more-important-than-you-think
Thanks all, regarding thinner/lighter/better looking etc, I bought my iPhone 4 on day one, and straight away stuck it into a 69p jelly case which made it look bloody awful, and a bit bigger anyway - I imagine I'd do the exact same with the 5 because it's so practical.
A bigger screen would be nice, but I'm disappointed they've basically just made it a bit taller. Seems like a bit of a cop out to me - can't be bothered to tweak the OS beyond just adding another row.
I'm seriously considering just being behind the curve, and getting a yearly update - always one phone model behind. Not sure how much I'd save that way over the buying new and keeping for two years that I do now.
A bigger screen would be nice, but I'm disappointed they've basically just made it a bit taller. Seems like a bit of a cop out to me - can't be bothered to tweak the OS beyond just adding another row.
I'm seriously considering just being behind the curve, and getting a yearly update - always one phone model behind. Not sure how much I'd save that way over the buying new and keeping for two years that I do now.
Promotional purposes, according to macrumors.