I would definitely like to buy this, but only if it has 32 gigs base. I really hope that all base versions of the iPhone start at 32 gigs. There is no way that 16 is enough. I have 16 now, and its not enough... I plan on spending 100 extra for the 32 either way. Its not like 32 gigs of space is even worth $100 anymore... You can get a 32 gig sd card for only 10 bucks more than a 16...
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5.5-Inch iPhone 6 May Cost an Extra $100, but Consumers Willing to Pay
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I don't understand why people would get a 5.5 Inch Phone over a mini tablet? I mean I do like the 4.7 and 5 and think the Note 3 looks nice, but any larger than that I think gets ridiculous.
I don't understand why people would get a 5.5 Inch Phone over a mini tablet? I mean I do like the 4.7 and 5 and think the Note 3 looks nice, but any larger than that I think gets ridiculous.
I bet that new split screen multitasking will only be iPad and 5.5 iPhone. So it'll sell the 5.5 more than 4.7
It occurred to me today that the 5.5 iPhone 'phablet' might be apples 'new category' for 2014.
Didn't Tim say 'any reasonable person' would consider it a new category making me wonder whether there will be a debate as to whether this is a new category or not.
Also, the smart watch industry is so new compared to say, the tablet market when apple disrupted it with iPad, that it seems early for apple to release anything.
Lastly, people say 'Tim Cook has been at apple for x years now and still nothing!' As if he immediately took over and begun work on a brand new product.
Didn't Tim say 'any reasonable person' would consider it a new category making me wonder whether there will be a debate as to whether this is a new category or not.
Also, the smart watch industry is so new compared to say, the tablet market when apple disrupted it with iPad, that it seems early for apple to release anything.
Lastly, people say 'Tim Cook has been at apple for x years now and still nothing!' As if he immediately took over and begun work on a brand new product.
You've obviously never seen the movie Priscilla Queen of the Dessert, where that line comes from, except a large wine glass instead of an iPhone. So, I guess you're the one who's 10.
I bet the 5.5" version is $200 more at least. One thing's for certain, this is going to be one VERY expensive mass market phone.
It better one stunning piece of kit, but the iPads aren't cheap and they are pretty stunning and sell by the truck load.
It better one stunning piece of kit, but the iPads aren't cheap and they are pretty stunning and sell by the truck load.
Points for El Camino, but thank you for once again proving that car analogies don't work with phones
Especially in this case, as phablets are selling like hotcakes:
The reason why people get phablets over a mini tablet is because you can carry it around in a pocket. I cannot carry my iPad mini that way. They're nowhere near the same size.
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People who...
Play games frequently
Browser the web a lot
Stream Netflix Hulu, ESPN, Amazon, etc.
Browse family photos and often show to other family members
And just about anything where a larger screen is useful.
All the above and much more for someone who,
Doesn't want to lug their iPad or mini around in addition to their phone.
Doesn't want to pay separate data plans.
Doesn't want to pay extra for LTE iPads.
Doesn't want to tether their iPad due to battery problems (and its annoying).
People who can carry the "phablet" in their bags/purses (especially women).
Older people with poor eyesight (My parents switched to the Note from an iPhone for this very reason. And they really enjoy it. No, they didn't get it to be "different").
People who don't like taking their iPads with them everywhere, yet enjoy the benefits of a larger screen.
Again, it comes down to what size you can tolerate for the inherent and very clear benefits of a larger phone. I personally wouldn't mind having a 5.5" phone because I know I'll enjoy the benefits and are willing to sacrifice mobility, and I'm always looking at my iPhone 5 anyways. It's rarely in my pocket. I leave it on a stand at work, I leave it the cup holder in my car, I leave it on the table when eating, etc.
I know you don't find the benefits of larger screen desirable, and I don't judge you. In fact I understand why you like smaller phones. But, why is it so hard to understand why I don't mind carrying a big phone? And that it's not because I just want to be different? If anything in this day and age, having a small phone is being different. Even Apple is somewhat admitting so.
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Stop ruining people's irrational whining with your reason and logic. You party-pooper, you!
I thought that this was a given. Why would they offer two iPhones with different screen sizes at the same price?
Thank you for once again proving that car analogies don't work with phones
Especially in this case, as phablets are selling like hotcakes:
The reason why people get phablets over a mini tablet is because you can carry it around in a pocket. I cannot carry my iPad mini that way. They're nowhere near the same size.
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Also, Pontiac Aztec was pretty sweet, and Walter White agrees. Nooo compromise!!!!!!!!!!!!
It would be nice to have an updated 4s with faster processor, better battery life, and lightning connector.
I am aware the odd very few people, including me, have said how much they would like a larger iPhone.
However, I have been on these forums a long time and read many thousands probably of posts, and you gain a lot of general solid feedback from masses of posts over time.
Without any shadow of a doubt, time and time again, over years, a large iPhone had almost always been rubbished as a bad idea by the vast majority of posters.
The odd few, inc myself have stood against the masses on this point.
Usually making fun of a Samsung of other brand phone for being so stupidly big and how the current iPhone is the perfect size.
Only now, and expected as usual, that it's looking like we will be getting larger iphones are the general masses starting, as expected to change their mind, and say how great a larger model will be, with just a few, less and less sticking to their old opinions about never going to buy a larger model.
Same was true of the iPad mini, when anything smaller than the 9/7" iPad was rubbished, until of course Apple make one, then it was perfect.
It's sad as it's so predictable.
I think if you play a lot of games, display a lot of pictures or half bad eye sight it may be a good option for some.
It's not about base storage. It's about upgrade price. It is absolutely insane that +16GB is +$100. And I disagree about "we need less storage". What about the photos that we took? What about bigger applications, bigger OS? I remember when .ipsw is 300MB. Now it is over 1GB. It's good to enjoy what you have but we should move forward.
It is the most forward-thinking iPhone, isn't it?
Its great for watching videos and play games and browsing the web. Well that just about it.
Basically, with the all-fruity iOS 7 (or 8) and the bigger sizes, the iPhone lost everything it stood for, and has become nothing more than a cheap Samsung with an Apple logo. I don't recognise the iPhone anymore, somehow.
I know Actually, if you and the other 3 people who gave you thumbs up read my post correctly, you'd notice I never said the opposite I said Americans are enormous and have enormous hands, which makes sense that Apple makes larger phones. Exactly like an American would never fit in a Volkswagen Up!, simple as that
but the average European doesn't need a Dodge RAM 3500 Megacab, that's why I said Apple should adapt to other markets as well.
I know
Actually, if you and the other 3 people who gave you thumbs up read my post correctly, you'd notice I never said the opposite I said Americans are enormous and have enormous hands, which makes sense that Apple makes larger phones. Exactly like an American would never fit in a Volkswagen Up!, simple as that
but the average European doesn't need a Dodge RAM 3500 Megacab, that's why I said Apple should adapt to other markets as well.
Why? Is your nose too big or your penis too small?
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What the ****? I guess they are green and have scaly skin as well?
Or are you perhaps mistaking Americans for some fantasy race from the Lord of the Rings?
Please APPLE bring out the 5.5 at launch date with the 4.7! I will pay DOUBLE for the 5.5 iPhone, gonna be sweet. I will bet money the 5.5 will Outsell the 4.7
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Your penis not big enough to reach the phone
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Your penis not big enough to reach the phone