Naomi Campbell bought one?
Cool!
And her PA is really happy that she didn't get a Samsung Galaxy
Well, I'll take that back. Being hit by 100g of metal+glass probably hurts more than 133g of plastic.
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And her PA is really happy that she didn't get a Samsung Galaxy
Well, I'll take that back. Being hit by 100g of metal+glass probably hurts more than 133g of plastic.
Much faster on AT&T. Activation a breeze. Must buy!
This phone activated like lightning and is very fast on AT&T's network. No LTE in the upper right corner but the 3G is gone. Speed is dramatically improved. Faster than Wi-Fi.
This phone is quickly turning into a must buy.
Turned down a potential $800 profit in favor of doing the ultimate smartphone expierence.
This phone activated like lightning and is very fast on AT&T's network. No LTE in the upper right corner but the 3G is gone. Speed is dramatically improved. Faster than Wi-Fi.
This phone is quickly turning into a must buy.
Turned down a potential $800 profit in favor of doing the ultimate smartphone expierence.
I couldn't agree with you anymore. I sold my 4S (32GB) for $450 and feel the small amount I paid to upgrade is well worth it. And, like you, I would like to stay off the "S" cycle but one never knows what MUST-HAVE feature will be introduced next year. It's a vicious trap!
Isn't it awkward when the article later contradicts itself?
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This phone activated like lightning and is very fast on AT&T's network. No LTE in the upper right corner but the 3G is gone. Speed is dramatically improved. Faster than Wi-Fi.
This phone is quickly turning into a must buy.
It's not faster than wifi.
While all those fools were in line for the iPhone 5, mine had already been delivered by UPS and I was waiting in the hot sun for the space shuttle to fly over JPL. Pretty damn cool to see the 747 fly a few hundred feet over my head and bank right in front of me. Now THAT was something worth waiting in the sun for, a last in a lifetime opportunity. I've had a little model of the 747 transport and the Space Shuttle sitting on top since I was a kid, and finally got to see it flying.
Waiting out in the 100 degree heat for an iPhone? That's for silly people...
Waiting out in the 100 degree heat for an iPhone? That's for silly people...
gosh i don't even know where to start with you.
Try August 2012 or October 2012 depending on your contract.
As others have stated, there will be a rush of VZW customers upgrading in October who have a 20 month upgrade clause in their contract. Not sure it will be a huge number, but it might create a Verizon version shortage soon after.
Then again, it's already into October to get an upgrade (3-4 weeks) via internet orders.
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Learn to add before you correct others.
Try August 2012 or October 2012 depending on your contract.
As others have stated, there will be a rush of VZW customers upgrading in October who have a 20 month upgrade clause in their contract. Not sure it will be a huge number, but it might create a Verizon version shortage soon after.
Then again, it's already into October to get an upgrade (3-4 weeks) via internet orders.
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In Seattle at Uvillage Store
At 2:00 PM They had hundreds of phones still available in white and black for both AT&T and Horizon and no line left. They were only out of 32GB black (the one that I wanted) for AT&T. it looked like that they had about 150 left in 16G Black and about 50 in 64GB Black.
I did get a free bear claw and water, and didn't get a 64G model because I pre-ordered a 32G model and it was a pain in the A to cancel it. If they have 32G tomorrow, and I have the time I may get it tomorrow.
At the AT&T store at the same time they only had 2 left, one 16G white and one 64G white.
There should be plenty of phones available after today.
And the phone is THIN not too much taller, actually feels more like the "right" size, and it seems way too light. I am sure I will get used to it. But it doesn't have the same "density" of the old phones, and that made them feel like a real piece of machinery. The new phone is VERY light.
At 2:00 PM They had hundreds of phones still available in white and black for both AT&T and Horizon and no line left. They were only out of 32GB black (the one that I wanted) for AT&T. it looked like that they had about 150 left in 16G Black and about 50 in 64GB Black.
I did get a free bear claw and water, and didn't get a 64G model because I pre-ordered a 32G model and it was a pain in the A to cancel it. If they have 32G tomorrow, and I have the time I may get it tomorrow.
At the AT&T store at the same time they only had 2 left, one 16G white and one 64G white.
There should be plenty of phones available after today.
And the phone is THIN not too much taller, actually feels more like the "right" size, and it seems way too light. I am sure I will get used to it. But it doesn't have the same "density" of the old phones, and that made them feel like a real piece of machinery. The new phone is VERY light.
You can't make any claim about the aggregate in such a small survey. It wasn't a sample, but a survey. I disagree with the fact that it's statistically acceptable. It is not an accurate reflection of the population.
Indeed the sun is hot as we discovered queuing for the iPhone 5 release in Glasgow. Most of had no idea what the sun even looked like as it seems ages since we have seen it. So it was a lovely surprise for it to shine on us as dawn broke. We will take your word that the Earth is round.
The majority of people I spoke to in the queue were upgrading from the iPhone 4, which is exactly what I was doing. Black 32Gb seemed to be the most popular choice as well. Also those paying by credit card were dealt with much quicker once in the store. I joined the queue shortly after 5am and walked out of the Apple store with my phone before 9am so not bad. I went for a Black 64Gb model. That was bought outright and Sim free. Have a Sim only contract with Three Mobile (300 Minutes, 2000 There to Three Minutes, 3,000 Texts and unlimited Data £13 a month) and they transferred my number from my iPhone 4 to the new iPhone 5 Sim and the actual transfer was all completed about 3 hours later. Very pleased so far with my Purchase and certainly a great upgrade to an iPhone 4. If I had had an iPhone 4s I wouldn't have bothered upgrading to the iPhone 5.
Exactly, it's like comparing horses and pigs. Or Pigs and dogs. Or... You know what I mean,
Your rant seems to have been very therapeutic for you. And you even found a conclusion. Better luck with the iPhone 5S and iPhone 6 (8th gen)
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What's the difference between a fan and a fanatic.
Of course most of the people in line were upgrading from the 4S - The people who wait in those lines are the very people that have waited in those lines for every single iPhone
Vic Reeves was quoted in a Guinness advert as saying that 88.2% of all statistics were made up.
Where do you people come from?
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Come up with that all on your own, did ya?
That is some good old thinking man. Sounds very possible indeed.
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Of course most of the people in line were upgrading from the 4S - The people who wait in those lines are the very people that have waited in those lines for every single iPhone
Not true (from personal experience)
I stood in every line and just yesterday met someone else who has done the same
i dont think this article is acurate, you need at least 1000 people to get a good idea of who's getting what from what previous model phone.
This phone activated like lightning and is very fast on AT&T's network. No LTE in the upper right corner but the 3G is gone. Speed is dramatically improved. Faster than Wi-Fi.
This phone is quickly turning into a must buy.
If you guys are going crazy for LTE i dunno what to tell you except welcome to 2012... LOL. Good for you guys though. I'm still stuck on 3g with my i4. And no LTE here until end of the year