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...Its safe to say now that I've seen it I will be buying an iPhone 4S whenever I upgrade from my iPhone! ...Thats all I have to say!
Well clearly that wasn't all you had to say, but you will like the 4S just fine I'm sure. I don't know why you're still posting in this thread. Your mind is clearly made up, so just go get your 4S and move on with life :)
 
Talk about disappointing! You would think because its apple the would have came out with a different design for the iPhone 5. All they did was elongate it and add different material for the backing! Its safe to say now that I've seen it I will be buying an iPhone 4S whenever I upgrade from my iPhone! Is it me or did they just break the chain in their design patterns? They usually come out with a new design completely for each model right??? Disappointing!!! Thats all I have to say!

Your complaint makes absolutely no sense. The phone didn't change enough and it is ugly, so instead of the newer phone with LTE you are going to buy the older one instead? Which, because you feel it didn't change enough, must be ugly too?

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Oh c'mon..where did I say that I hated the iPhone? I am merely expressing my opinion of the new design! It hasn't varied far from the iPhone 4 and 4S! Atleast the 3G went from curvy to flat!! Here we went from flat to flat!! DO something atleast!!

Are you ok? Do we need to call someone for you?

Curvy to flat, flat to... what? Curvy again? Wavy, like a Ruffles potato chip? You don't like other phones because you like the look of Apple products, but you don't want the Apple product to look like an Apple product?
 
Talk about disappointing! You would think because its apple the would have came out with a different design for the iPhone 5. All they did was elongate it and add different material for the backing! Its safe to say now that I've seen it I will be buying an iPhone 4S whenever I upgrade from my iPhone! Is it me or did they just break the chain in their design patterns? They usually come out with a new design completely for each model right??? Disappointing!!! Thats all I have to say!

youre still giving your money to apple so they could care less how you feel about the new design
 
Unibody refers to the fact that the main component of the body is machined from a single piece of material, including the mounting points for the internal hardware.

On the iPhone 4/S, the hardware was all mounted to the aluminum band. A series of mounting brackets were build off of that part of the body, but were multiple pieces. From there, you can begin to install the internal components.

On the iPhone 5, the backing + sides are machined from a single piece of aluminum, including the mounting points for the board, etc, meaning you can begin constructing the internal hardware of the phone right into the that single piece. This is how the Macbook Pros are designed, and why we have the word UNI in the word unibody

I agree. Nothing you said contradicts what I said. Apple is not calling it unibody for a reason though. It's not technically unibody. But yes, it's mostly one aluminum piece. :)
 
I think people are missing the point of those disappointed. They, including myself, were just looking forward to a redesign - that's it. Simple.

I'm not hating the 5. I respect those that like it. I do like the matte black rear plate and new features that I don't get on the 4S. I'm not putting the 5 down. It was just a "mere" disappointment to keep the 4/4S design. That's all.
 
it's not keeping the 4/4S design. Until you mean it is flat and has 4 corners. How else would it look? we've come to the point of diminishing returns phone design-wise. There's only so much you can change once it's close to perfection.
 
While I'm not overly excited about a larger screen, I agree with most on here saying that the 5 is pretty much a complete overhaul when compared to the 4/4S.

The only thing I was disappointed about was how accurate all of the part leaks for the 5 have been. Usually rumour sites are full of fake leaks that everyone thinks are real but come keynote day we get blown away. Not the case this year. Made me sad.
 
I think people are missing the point of those disappointed. They, including myself, were just looking forward to a redesign - that's it. Simple.

I'm not hating the 5. I respect those that like it. I do like the matte black rear plate and new features that I don't get on the 4S. I'm not putting the 5 down. It was just a "mere" disappointment to keep the 4/4S design. That's all.

Yes I couldn't have said it better myself!
 
Your complaint makes absolutely no sense. The phone didn't change enough and it is ugly, so instead of the newer phone with LTE you are going to buy the older one instead? Which, because you feel it didn't change enough, must be ugly too?

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Are you ok? Do we need to call someone for you?

Curvy to flat, flat to... what? Curvy again? Wavy, like a Ruffles potato chip? You don't like other phones because you like the look of Apple products, but you don't want the Apple product to look like an Apple product?

Clearly you are just on here to disagree with people's opinions just to get a rise!
 
Your complaint makes absolutely no sense. The phone didn't change enough and it is ugly, so instead of the newer phone with LTE you are going to buy the older one instead? Which, because you feel it didn't change enough, must be ugly too?

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Are you ok? Do we need to call someone for you?

Curvy to flat, flat to... what? Curvy again? Wavy, like a Ruffles potato chip? You don't like other phones because you like the look of Apple products, but you don't want the Apple product to look like an Apple product?

I think the fact that it is longer than the iphone4 is ugly yes! Ding Ding you got it right!
 
The long/thin shape just looks really weird. 4/4S shape looks more elegant.

I like the fact that its slimmer, lighter and faster but I don't get the 16:9 aspect ratio.
 
It's not just me clearly! It's a lot of people! Jut saying!

lol i didnt specifically mean to single you out. in general apple makes so much money they could literally not care any less if people are mad there wasnt a complete redesign. in a couple weeks millions of people, including myself, are going to make them even more wealthy than they already are
 
It is your fault that you think there is a big difference lol

There has only been one really big redesign in the history of iPhones (the iPhone 4). I'd say the iPhone 5 is a somewhat big redesign compared to the rest. It's a relative difference. And either way, I'm not looking for change "just for the sake of change".
 
No? The design was the same for the first 3 generations and the 4 and 4S.

How was the design the same? When I look at the 3 and 4 there is clearly a change in design! When I look at the 4 and 5 they are pretty much the same! Would u like a picture?
 
There has only been one big redesign in the history of iPhones (the iPhone 4). I'd say the iPhone 5 is a somewhat big redesign compared to the rest. It's a relative difference.

But explain then how it has changed hat much please! Yes it is longer and thinner! But what else?
 
Clearly you are just on here to disagree with people's opinions just to get a rise!

Ha! Yes, my 1500+ posts are all about disagreeing with people's opinions. :rolleyes:

I think the biggest reason some are disappointed is because they are looking for thrills and chills. They want excitement, but they don't know exactly what will give them that feeling they crave. Ask them why they are disappointed, and they say, "I want more." Ask them to define "more" and either they can't, or they rattle off the name of another product. Ask them why they don't simply buy the other product and be happy, and that's about the time they start calling you a sheep, a fanboi, or tell you to stop drinking the koolaid.

The truth is that it's not the product that is lacking.
 
lol i didnt specifically mean to single you out. in general apple makes so much money they could literally not care any less if people are mad there wasnt a complete redesign. in a couple weeks millions of people, including myself, are going to make them even more wealthy than they already are

True I agree! But regardless it was just an opinion that I had that other people share also! And if there are people that like the design.. So be it!
 
If it ain't broken don't fix it. The iPhone 4 design is still timeless and one of the best if not THE best design around, and it has resonated with consumers.

There's no need to change it for change sake. All you need do is build on it which is what they've done.
 
Ha! Yes, my 1500+ posts are all about disagreeing with people's opinions. :rolleyes:

I think the biggest reason some are disappointed is because they are looking for thrills and chills. They want excitement, but they don't know exactly what will give them that feeling they crave. Ask them why they are disappointed, and they say, "I want more." Ask them to define "more" and either they can't, or they rattle off the name of another product. Ask them why they don't simply buy the other product and be happy, and that's about the time they start calling you a sheep, a fanboi, or tell you to stop drinking the koolaid.

The truth is that it's not the product that is lacking.

Yes you are partially correct! I think I was expecting something "wow" from them because that is just what apple does! I know that everyone's opinion on what should be "wow" is not going to be the same! Or maybe it's a preconceived notion that we have because Steve jobs is no longer around, so we expect to see less of apples greatness! I expected more that's all! I can say I do like the thinness of the phone! One positive thing! On a negative note I hate the fact that it is long!!! But that's what the market is right now! It won't change for the small amount that doesn't like that feature
 
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