Ok, I know it's not out yet but these case and phone mockups for iphone 5 are making me nervous. I really hope they don't ruin the iphone by making it longer and wider.I think I am gonna stick with my iphone 4 with the IOS 5 if this is the case. Anyone else feel this way?
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Anyone else hating this supposedly new iphone 5 design?
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babe, the iP5 full reveal hasn't even been shown yet.
its thinner, lighter, and wider body. to me that is awesome, and this, coming from an avid Android user (Droid X)
Right, I'm aware it hasn't come out yet but it's getting closer. It would make sense for you to like it coming from Android. I just don't need my phone looking like a walkie-talkie. LOL
First of all, there's no actual proof that there will be any design changes at all. Don't get worked up over nothing.
That said, if there are changes, Apple is generally good at industrial design. They would try to do it in such a way as to not alienate it's current userbase. Give the hypothetical new design a chance in person and see if you like it.
Lastly, thin and flat is pretty much the opposite of a walkie-talkie
That said, if there are changes, Apple is generally good at industrial design. They would try to do it in such a way as to not alienate it's current userbase. Give the hypothetical new design a chance in person and see if you like it.
Lastly, thin and flat is pretty much the opposite of a walkie-talkie
if its anywhere as good as the samsung sgs2 then i might buy it...along with all the apple restrictions..purely as a second phone....
Personally, any wider scares me, there has been speculation on the blog sides about it being up to a half-inch wider, I think that's over kill for a phone, and bordering on mini tablet territories. The teardrop taper, thyas also an unknown variable at the moment. I'll just land on saying my iPhone 4 can last MDMA few more Months if needs be. I would like a faster CPU or ram in it though; and a better battery; keep curent frame-double or better battery
Personnally, I would rather keep the same screen size and have a smaller phone. I find my iPhone 4 a bit cumbersome in my pant's pocket...
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The outside case dimensions are a half inch wider and taller than a naked iPhone 4. After subtracting case thickness, this makes it taller but very slightly wider than the original iPhone.
The outside case dimensions are a half inch wider and taller than a naked iPhone 4. After subtracting case thickness, this makes it taller but very slightly wider than the original iPhone.
Actually, no, you can't. If...if...Apple decided to NOT go with the teardrop design, you'll have tripped into being right. You won't have been right because you actually KNEW something or had inside information.
Actually, no, you can't. If...if...Apple decided to NOT go with the teardrop design, you'll have tripped into being right. You won't have been right because you actually KNEW something or had inside information.
Obviously I don't have inside information, but anyone who has use an iPhone/iPad/iPod touch would know that they all have a balanced design so that they can be held comfortably in landscape and portrait. I'd bet all my dollars that this is something they repeat.
I have no problem with wider, but I'm sort of worried about them making it thinner and the back and edges curverd.
I always hated the curved back and edges on the old iPhones, it's not good for grip.
The iPhone 4 had a nice, good, solid feel and hold to it. I really hope this new model doesn't change that.
I always hated the curved back and edges on the old iPhones, it's not good for grip.
The iPhone 4 had a nice, good, solid feel and hold to it. I really hope this new model doesn't change that.
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i just got an iPhone 4(Free Though) and i like the shape it feels more professional then my 3G & 3GS
going back to that plastic feel wouldn't be a good move
going back to that plastic feel wouldn't be a good move
the iPhone 3G/3GS was about the same width as this is purported to be, and the difference in height is about the same...you won't notice it without them side by side, and if you could, would you care? You didn't find the 3GS too wide, did you?
also, "terrible design" is what everyone on this forum was saying after the iPhone 4 leak, and that's now considered by many to be the best smartphone design (aesthetically) there is
Im more interested in the ios5 for now.
If the iphone 5 gives me a whole lot more than the ip4 then i'll buy it !
Simples.
If the iphone 5 gives me a whole lot more than the ip4 then i'll buy it !
Simples.
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Tired of the changes...
iPhone 1 was a great design despite it's internal short comings.
I HATED the shape and the plastic backing of the 3G/3GS. This was a step backwards IMO.
The iPhone 4 is a stunning design. Apple manages to upgrade most of it's products without changing the external designs for several cycles. I don't see why the have to reinvent the wheel every time a new iPhone hits the streets.
iPhone 1 was a great design despite it's internal short comings.
I HATED the shape and the plastic backing of the 3G/3GS. This was a step backwards IMO.
The iPhone 4 is a stunning design. Apple manages to upgrade most of it's products without changing the external designs for several cycles. I don't see why the have to reinvent the wheel every time a new iPhone hits the streets.
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