Can't wait. The 5.5 is perfect size.
Agreed! Everything else is too small for my pockets.
I hope so too. I hope that a larger screen isn't just going to allow for bigger icons. I am still upset that you can't get 5 or 6 rows of apps on the iPads.
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Agreed! Everything else is too small for my pockets.
I hope so too. I hope that a larger screen isn't just going to allow for bigger icons. I am still upset that you can't get 5 or 6 rows of apps on the iPads.
I agree. His 'research' consisted of walking around a trade show for a few hours.
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I hope so too, but I wouldn't bet the farm on that last part; remember Apple believes in streaming, and iCloud.
It's actually a really good way to dominate the run-up to the holiday season where a lot of people splurge. June release - people get distracted by sun and summer, iPhone is in the back of their mind by the time Christmas gets here. Late September-early October + huge demand increases the hype and suddenly iPhones and Apple products are on people's minds for holiday purchases.
That would be nice. However, Apple makes a profit on that so probably no.
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Agreed. I like my Apple stuff and the money that people spend on booze I spend on Apple.
Girlfriend is definitely going 4.7". I'm not sure which I prefer yet. I don't use my iPhone as an actual phone, so the 5.5" won't look stupid while I hold it as a phone, so that's a plus. lol.
Target is a good place to venture to where you can get a rough feel for 4.7" and 5.5" handsets from Samsung and HTC models, enough to give you an idea of the larger sized screen real estate, and how it fits into your hand to help you make your purchase decision later down the road.
It will be very interesting how the 5.5" model is accepted, because up til now, anything that big (or even the slightly bigger 6" phones) have been eschewed by current iPhone junkies as "tablet phones" and have been mocked and laughed at by the general public with the first words usually something like "that's huge"..
Once Apple brings out something that big, it will suddenly be "cool" and sexy and accepted.
Time will tell, but I hope that's the case. I just want to be "cool".
Once Apple brings out something that big, it will suddenly be "cool" and sexy and accepted.
Time will tell, but I hope that's the case. I just want to be "cool".
My guess is because everything in the world of Apple is more expensive than the equivalent non-Apple counterparts. It's not surprising to me that the so-called "Apple tax" could also apply to iPhone accessories - even from third party manufacturers.
And the ones that made the most noise mocking the larger screened phones will be first in line to get the 5.5" iPhone. I'm more than comfortable with my S5, but having used iPhones since the 3G I'd be happy to come back if one of these larger iPhones to be released grabs my interest.
OS wise, Android has improved heaps recently, having used both quite a bit I personally don't feel there's a big difference between them, but I do feel iOS is that little bit better in overall finish and app quality, but the margin is very small compared to a few years back when it crapped all over Android.
Hopefully the larger iPhones are successful (can't see them not being so) as it will even the playing field again and these companies will have to lift their game again to keep business, not just a few minor updates here and there.
By Christmas I'll either be an Apple convert (again), or I'll see out my S5 contract and wait for what's next from all manufacturers.
20mil seems kinda low, with Asia's affinity for phablets. Another qtr of demand outstripping supply. Anyone know anything about supply chains for massive corporations? Why can't Apple produce 30mil and if they don't sell them in 2014, they'll surely get sold by March 2015. I can never understand why Apple can't produce enough units. It seems deliberate. Same story every year. So much lost revenue due to the inability to meet demand.
It will be very interesting how the 5.5" model is accepted, because up til now, anything that big (or even the slightly bigger 6" phones) have been eschewed by current iPhone junkies as "tablet phones" and have been mocked and laughed at by the general public with the first words usually something like "that's huge"..
Once Apple brings out something that big, it will suddenly be "cool" and sexy and accepted.
Time will tell, but I hope that's the case. I just want to be "cool".
Yep. There were similar guffaws and mockery aplenty leading up to the release of iPad (here especially). Those guys have been idle too long, doncha know? Time to mock something else ...
Thank you, I m (very) old school. I like ego check out the real thing.
Weight, feel etc.
Too much plastic in HTC and SAM
Huh, good catch. I've never seen anyone else mention that before. Ever.
Face = palmed.
You're welcome. I prefer checking out these devices in person too, and if that happens to be "old school" then so be it.
Also, I agree, too much plastic for HTC & Samsung; yet aside from that I think you'll get a much better idea which screen size you'll most likely prefer from seeing their larger handset lineup in person. Good luck.
You're welcome. I prefer checking out these devices in person too, and if that happens to be "old school" then so be it.
Also, I agree, too much plastic for HTC & Samsung; yet aside from that I think you'll get a much better idea which screen size you'll most likely prefer from seeing their larger handset lineup in person. Good luck.
Plastic. Might be valid for Samsung but HTC offers metal now. Beautiful phone. I still use my GS3. Plastic is not an issue for me since my phone is in a case. Contract up in Sept. Might give a larger iPhone a test drive. Otherwise, it's HTC or Sammy again.