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128gb iPhone: When are we likely to see one?
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Apple seem to be pushing the cloud rather than local storage, so I don't know if they'll ever upgrade to 128GB.
There is no way apple is going to provide 4 storage sizes. Yes , 4.
If they do they're going to abandon 16 GB as the base model and followed by 32GB as the best model and then 64 as the mid range and then the 128.
If they do they're going to abandon 16 GB as the base model and followed by 32GB as the best model and then 64 as the mid range and then the 128.
The first iPhone was also launched in a 16GB version, about 6 months after its release, which means the 3G didn't get an upgrade. If you follow the pattern, this would mean the next iPhone won't get an upgrade.
quietstormSD
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128 gb for a phone is sorta extreme. IMO at least. We would probably see it in an iPad first. But that won't be for a while. SSD would need to drop considerably, which is essentially what these flash storage drives are?
ViperDesign
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I think they will never do something like that because they want everyone to move towards the cloud.
mrsir2009
macrumors 604
With die shrink memory chips are taking less and less space inside. Controllers should stay more or less same.
Cloud connection is unrealistic : imagine you walk into a zone without no coverage for some days (camping, mountains wherever), is that a reason why you should suffer not getting your own content with you ? Also 4G is not for tomorrow or even the day after in Europe...
That could be a clear differentiator between Apple and Samsung as the latter offers SD slot. Imagine what Galaxy note could embed as memory chips!
And by the way 128GB is quite small, my itunes library is around 300 GB thus 256GB would be ideal minimum
Cloud connection is unrealistic : imagine you walk into a zone without no coverage for some days (camping, mountains wherever), is that a reason why you should suffer not getting your own content with you ? Also 4G is not for tomorrow or even the day after in Europe...
That could be a clear differentiator between Apple and Samsung as the latter offers SD slot. Imagine what Galaxy note could embed as memory chips!
And by the way 128GB is quite small, my itunes library is around 300 GB thus 256GB would be ideal minimum
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can just imagine the hit to peoples data plans streaming heavily on the go especially with LTE being a possibility on the next iphone, wifi isn't everywhere 😉
Highly doubt we'll see an 128GB option on the next phone
There's a possibility they might go for a two-chip solution like the ipod touch, but I think any additional space would likely be taken up by a larger battery and LTE. Plus the cost of 64GB chips makes using 2 prohibitive.
I can see Apple holding off 128GB for the inevitable 'S' iteration.
PatrickW98
macrumors 6502
With better graphics and cameras, they will make phones with more space as pictures and apps will take up more space.
Beeplance
macrumors 68000
Unlikely. Think about the feasibility. How many people out there will actually exceed 64GB like you? Chances are its only 0.05% of all iPhone buyers. Apple wouldn't want to divert resources to creating a product that is impractical...
macMD
macrumors 6502
If you want 128GB phone you need to look for the GS3 with 64GB and a 64GB microSDHC card, once they actually ship a 64GB GS3 that is. I would actually pay $100 more for the extra storage.
The apps are getting bigger and bigger to support multiple resolutions especially if they are iPhone & iPad cross compatible and the 8GB version should be discontinued, 16GB should be the minimum. This would set a better standard.
The apps are getting bigger and bigger to support multiple resolutions especially if they are iPhone & iPad cross compatible and the 8GB version should be discontinued, 16GB should be the minimum. This would set a better standard.
cyks
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That depends on your point of view.
I don't consider phones released years ago to be the current base models, just the cheapest version of the current model... in which case, the base model iPhone has been 16GB for a few years now.
iCloud is no solution. Everything that's on iCloud, is on your device. It's not like that you save everything in iCloud and on the go it streams content to your iPhone. Not yet at least.
Never. It's how people buy their iPod classics. Only over time when the iOS takes up more and more memory will we see major uphgrades
Want300
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I did not either... I thought it was available on the 4... I bought a 16 GB iPhone 4, which was a huge mistake. Now I have a 32 GB 4S and now its full... My next iPhone will be a 64 GB model most likely
I don't think it would happen. More memory mean need more room. From 32 to 64Gb, it's only 32Gb more. But from 64Gb to 128Gb, that's 64Gb more space. I would rather see the extra space for larger battery than more storage. Media on phone means for on the go, not a place to store your entire library. Your can keep your library on iTune then rotate your media from time to time.