I just got back from the local store and here are my impression of the new phones.
iPhone 6 : As soon as I picked it up, it felt great in the hand. I have larger hands, though it felt really good. One handed use feels great, the phone's rounded corners really do feel fantastic. I protruding camera, I did not even notice, was a non issue for me. The build quality if first class, the was the glass fits into the phone is very well done.
The new phone feels like an Air ipad, when I first picked it up I thought it was a fake demo model, and to my surprise the screen swiped
. It might take some time for people to get used to the transition from the more sold feeling 5 to the 6.
The only negative I have, the gold with the reception lines, looks ugly! The silver is a little better, and the black, the least "ugly" this is the only part of the phone that I dislike. I am glad I pre-ordered a black one this time.
iPhone 6 Plus: Was not as large as I expected. Once I held it in my hand it felt good, not excellent like the iPhone 6 (as in natural feeling), but it felt very good. I was quite happy I pre-ordered the 6 Plus cause it felt good, and I could handle a bigger phone that was so thin. Than the big issue hit home, I tried to use the home button using one hand, major fail. One handed use, well accessing the home button is so awkward, you will drop your phone at some stage.
Screens : To be honest, I did not pixel peak, both the screens looked great!
Camera : Took shots of the same item, and the Plus shot was sharper, looks like the IS really does help.
To summarise, I believe the iPhone 6 has nailed it in regards to being the perfect phone for existing users. It feels so much better than my 5S, It just feels awkward going back to the smaller size. The Plus is going to feel awkward to many existing users, unless you have used something this size, years of being used to using a phone with one hand, will have you frustrated that the home buttons is not accessible.
If you ordered a iPhone 6, you will love it. If you got the Plus......you might change your mind....maybe.
I have to admit that I went in today thinking the 6 would not impress me, I was wrong. Though now I have to decide if I will cancel my Plus pre-order and get a 6 instead, that home button feels wrong.... or do I change the way I use a phone... decisions.
For all the people getting their phones today. Enjoy!
iPhone 6 : As soon as I picked it up, it felt great in the hand. I have larger hands, though it felt really good. One handed use feels great, the phone's rounded corners really do feel fantastic. I protruding camera, I did not even notice, was a non issue for me. The build quality if first class, the was the glass fits into the phone is very well done.
The new phone feels like an Air ipad, when I first picked it up I thought it was a fake demo model, and to my surprise the screen swiped
. It might take some time for people to get used to the transition from the more sold feeling 5 to the 6. The only negative I have, the gold with the reception lines, looks ugly! The silver is a little better, and the black, the least "ugly" this is the only part of the phone that I dislike. I am glad I pre-ordered a black one this time.
iPhone 6 Plus: Was not as large as I expected. Once I held it in my hand it felt good, not excellent like the iPhone 6 (as in natural feeling), but it felt very good. I was quite happy I pre-ordered the 6 Plus cause it felt good, and I could handle a bigger phone that was so thin. Than the big issue hit home, I tried to use the home button using one hand, major fail. One handed use, well accessing the home button is so awkward, you will drop your phone at some stage.
Screens : To be honest, I did not pixel peak, both the screens looked great!
Camera : Took shots of the same item, and the Plus shot was sharper, looks like the IS really does help.
To summarise, I believe the iPhone 6 has nailed it in regards to being the perfect phone for existing users. It feels so much better than my 5S, It just feels awkward going back to the smaller size. The Plus is going to feel awkward to many existing users, unless you have used something this size, years of being used to using a phone with one hand, will have you frustrated that the home buttons is not accessible.
If you ordered a iPhone 6, you will love it. If you got the Plus......you might change your mind....maybe.
I have to admit that I went in today thinking the 6 would not impress me, I was wrong. Though now I have to decide if I will cancel my Plus pre-order and get a 6 instead, that home button feels wrong.... or do I change the way I use a phone... decisions.
For all the people getting their phones today. Enjoy!
