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Gary Whitta
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Yeah I looked at their review and though they made it sound like a big deal they didn't have a single photo showing what they were talking about. Plus it's a British site and those guys are always full of shit.
Empyrean Heaven
Member
Probably already posted, but http://www.engadget.com/2012/09/18/apple-iphone-5-review/
In short, phone of the fucking year. Samsung just got owned.
In short, phone of the fucking year. Samsung just got owned.
-Pyromaniac-
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I think samsung got owned when it sold 2 mil in 24 hours knamean.
Gary Whitta
Member
The cycle is the same every year, I'm amazed anyone is surprised at this point.
* Months of rumors and speculation.
* Phone is revealed, bloggers moan about how it's disappointing.
* Phone is reviewed, everyone confirms it's actually fantastic and the new phone to beat, again.
* Phone smashes all previous sales records.
* Cycle repeats.
* Months of rumors and speculation.
* Phone is revealed, bloggers moan about how it's disappointing.
* Phone is reviewed, everyone confirms it's actually fantastic and the new phone to beat, again.
* Phone smashes all previous sales records.
* Cycle repeats.
Pretty much.
Not necessary. We have a ceasefire in effect.
-Pyromaniac-
Member
it's fascinating on a scientific level
nhlducks35
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Empyrean Heaven
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And Gary Whitta sits back with his millions of dollars and his harem of models as he unwraps his iPhone, letting out a small, yet significant, smile.
-Pyromaniac-
Member
Maybe pocketlint just got a shitty phone. No one else mentioned it. I'm sure consumer reports is currently scraping at their iphone 5 as we speak though.
planar1280
Banned
That looks like damage, not a scratch on the top edge. They got a damaged iphone
Ken Masters
Banned
white looks very good but I think I'm still going with black
CharminUltra
Member
Knowing Josh, I wouldn't be surprised if The Verge gives the iPhone 5 a lower score than the 4S.
Surely the review units are meticulously inspected before being handed over to the press. Still think it's inconsequential. Scratch-gate, heat-gate, what'll it be?
Technosteve
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Ken Masters
Banned
why wouldn't have the Verge got an iPhone 5 yet? is Apple mad they put up negative Apple articles?
planar1280
Banned
This is pocket lints first image, how they start their review, a dirty front on iphone 5, no wonder it got scratched/damaged
CharminUltra
Member
If true, scratchgate is going to be fun. I expect to hear a lot about it from Apple's competitors and their fans 
And of course, upset Apple fans.
And of course, upset Apple fans.
TheContact
Member
just watched this guy do a good hands-on
http://cnettv.cnet.com/iphone-5-hands-cnet/9742-1_53-50131534.html
http://cnettv.cnet.com/iphone-5-hands-cnet/9742-1_53-50131534.html
Gary Whitta
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brb making Kickstarter for slate scuff touch-up pens.
The_Inquisitor
Member
So Gary, how are you going to going to justify the upgrade to the 5? Going to leave the 4S behind for the baby?
Mr. Wonderful
Member
I really hope there is a bumper equivalent for the iPhone 5. It was truly the best compromise between protection and sexiness.
Gary Whitta
Member
Same as I do every year, sell the old one to offset the cost of the new.So Gary, how are you going to going to justify the upgrade to the 5? Going to leave the 4S behind for the baby?
To be fair, there was no shortage of people running around saying you wouldn't ever need a case for this because Gorilla Glass 2 So Strong OMG, ignoring the fact that a substantial portion of the phone is no longer glass. Contrary to pre-release hype, it is very likely you will want something to come between the aluminum parts of the phone and friction to prevent wear over time (creating the amusing potential for the screen to be the least-in-need-of-a-case part.)
-Pyromaniac-
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Gruber put his write up...up!
reading now.
reading now.
Ken Masters
Banned
very good video
planar1280
Banned
11 reviews, 1 scratched, gaf meltsdown
I ordered this on Sunday
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0092TQHP2/?tag=neogaf0e-20
This is even cheaper
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0093CDM3I/?tag=neogaf0e-20
Raitosaito
Member
Gary where do you usually choose to sell your phone?
bodyofanamerican
Member
why does Apple even employ a PR department? they should end it and continue feeding Gruber and Siegler's narcissism with early access and the requisite glowing (glowing!) posts.
The info about the production line is pretty interesting, I didnt know the did body/glass matching. Is that new or have they always been doing that?
Yeah, I'm concerned about this. I have several game apps I want to try out on a faster iPhone, since my current is a 3GS.
bodyofanamerican
Member
Did you read the review or my quoted text? He has some serious (for him) misgivings about the screen size.
It was in the iPhone 5 video. They do it so the 2 glass pieces fit perfectly alongside the aluminum back.
I see what u did there
Dreams-Visions
Member
man.
was thinking about waiting to see what the 920 was going to do, but...DEM REVIEWS.
was thinking about waiting to see what the 920 was going to do, but...DEM REVIEWS.
CharminUltra
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Also, looks like this thread is going to hit 5k posts before the thing even launches.
Heck, I bet it'll reach 6k by Friday.
Heck, I bet it'll reach 6k by Friday.
This is all well within expectations, if you thought it would get bad reviews then I would have questioned you for having a crystal ball.
BuggyDClown
Member
Oh man. I might have made a massive mistake. The white looks glorious.
TheGreatDivide
Banned
I don't see how the larger screen can't be a negative for one hand use. Ultimately it's just a trade off we're making for more screen real estate.
From gruber:
Is it worth devoting the first 750 or so words of this piece to the iPhone 5s surface appeal? I dont know how else to convey the niceness of this thing. This iPhone 5 review unit is the single nicest object in my possession. I own things that cost and remain worth more (e.g. my car). But I own nothing this nice. It sounds hyperbolic to put it that way, but I offer this observation with no exaggeration.
I cant wait to get my hands on this thing.
Is it worth devoting the first 750 or so words of this piece to the iPhone 5s surface appeal? I dont know how else to convey the niceness of this thing. This iPhone 5 review unit is the single nicest object in my possession. I own things that cost and remain worth more (e.g. my car). But I own nothing this nice. It sounds hyperbolic to put it that way, but I offer this observation with no exaggeration.
I cant wait to get my hands on this thing.