Just curious, have you no interest in Nexus? Aside from the soft keys, I feel like it'd be a better phone for you.
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Just curious, have you no interest in Nexus? Aside from the soft keys, I feel like it'd be a better phone for you.
I was looking forward to an 128gb option for the 5s but sadly that wasn't the case. I'll probably stick with android and go Note 3
If you took out any mention of "Apple" nearly everything on this list would scream mid-range device. It's actually pretty remarkable how far the first iPhone and iOS has carried them -- great head start and continued superior marketing. I'm not being sarcastic. It's truly remarkable.
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I'm at the point where I want a nexus but don't want to buy tech that doesn't have LTE and will be replaced in a month. If google put out the same phone as the 4 with LTE I would buy it right now. I know that's a low expectation but everything else I need the nexus does.
Unless you have ignored every leak/rumor put out over the past few weeks, I don't see how anyone could be underwhelmed. Everything released today was exactly what was rumored and Apple hasn't offered a 'one more thing' surprise in years. I was unimpressed, but was unimpressed many weeks ago so what I saw today was no surprise.
My attention is now turned toward the upcoming Nexus phone and KitKat unveiling.
Oh, I meant the next Nexus. Sorry for confusion.
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Same here. I'm completely indifferent to the news. I tempered my expectations, which is sad in itself. Just surprised by a few things: 64 bit (cool, but not sure what that means); the 5C unlock price ($549, ouch); and the hideous 5C case. It was shockingly ugly. Heh.
Ditto. I sure hope those leaks were really the Nexus...
Well not all rumors are true...hence the name rumor. The the whole presentation was well....lacking.
Then $549 (16GB) and $649 (32GB) was unexpected. i thought it would be less considering it was supposed to the phone to take China by storm.
No mention of the new MacPro no mention of Haswell rMBPs...Apple TV?
iWatch? Pretty shiny colors and less substance....underwhelming.....
I will wait for the IP6 next year and see if they go with a larger screen...
But i am with you on the Nexus 5....
No preorders for the 5S?
You have to go wait in line on launch day if you want the phone that day? WTF??
You have to go wait in line on launch day if you want the phone that day? WTF??
As every Apple apologist will say, "There's always next year. Besides, Apple's waiting to get it right, first."
Yep! They want to generate the old Apple buzz and excitement. The media will be all over those long lines!
It may be due to accessories. I still have a few car docks that work with my 4S and have not bought a new iPhone partly because of this. I have two cars also that use the old connector and I can use that with my Classic as well. I don't want to have to get a new stereo in each car and then not be able to use my Classic or 4S though I could bluetooth the 4S or use the AUX port but I don't like that.
They open the pre-oders starting.....wait for it..... friday the 13th!
That's for the 5C only!
I was seriously considering going back to iOS with the 5C. But that off contract price is absurd for that phone ... and suddenly, my S4 is looking perfect to me
After today, I don't think it's a big issue for them. They will do what they want to do and always have each and every year.
And they will still sell a gabillion phones and have their loyal followers buy them.
They march to the beat of their own drum and have built up the reputation to do so.
But when is the downfall if ever?
That we know for sure. I won't be one of them this year just like I was not last year. Nothing impressive. It's all about contracts again or paying insane prices for unlocked versions.
Though I still prefer iOS apps over Android (comparing app version to same version), I will be buying the next Nexus.
I was seriously considering going back to iOS with the 5C. But that off contract price is absurd for that phone ... and suddenly, my S4 is looking perfect to me
The 5C is not a budget phone. It's a higher margin iPhone 5 replacement.
Big difference.