My first iPhone was the 3GS and then I got the 4S 2 years later. I skipped the 5S when it was time to upgrade and bought a used 5 which I am using at the moment. I stuck with it for over a year and now I'm finally on the non-S upgrade cycle and couldn't be happier. I will never go back to the S cycles!
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Anyone so glad they are off the S cycle?
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Is there something you perceive as a problem with the "S cycles" over the "non-s cycles?"
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im not on any cycle. i am using a 4s and think ill use it until apple drops iOS support for it
im not on any cycle. i am using a 4s and think ill use it until apple drops iOS support for it
Nope. I prefer the S cycle. It's an improved version of the device. Better specs, screen, battery.
But isn't the non-S cycle an improved version of the S device? Better specs, screen, battery, along with new design?
Then there are those of us on even non-S cycles...
My first was the 3G, then the 4. The 4 has done me very well, but diminishing battery life and the envy of my wife's 5S has pushed me into a 6 Plus. Hope this one lasts me as long as my 4 did.
My first was the 3G, then the 4. The 4 has done me very well, but diminishing battery life and the envy of my wife's 5S has pushed me into a 6 Plus. Hope this one lasts me as long as my 4 did.
When I purchased the 4S, I regretted not being on the non-S cycle. Now I am about to buy iPhone 6 and I kind of wish it was the S cycle, since the non-S is usually mostly about design and not so much about specs and there are lot of new problems too, which are later solved in the S version...
Yes, valid points for being on the S cycle but most people like living on the cutting edge and having the new designs right away.
I jumped in with the 5 since I said I would wait for a larger screen before I got an iPhone and had no regrets when the 5S came out with touch ID. Just hope there's no major glitches with the 6 models. Fingers crossed
I jumped in with the 5 since I said I would wait for a larger screen before I got an iPhone and had no regrets when the 5S came out with touch ID. Just hope there's no major glitches with the 6 models. Fingers crossed
But isn't the S cycle the improved version of the non S cycle that was an improved version of the S cycle before it?
I'm about to buy a 4S new for under 300, get a 15-30 dollar plan and use it for the next few years. Latest and greatest is overrated.
I'm on the "every single year in September I'm due for an upgrade cycle"
That's right... every year, this time of year, my line or my wife's line is due. She doesn't care about the latest and greatest so I get first dibs if I want it.
My last "S" model was the 4s and I loved it. I then got the 5 and skipped the 5s since I thought the features of the 5s would benefit my wife more than me.
Either way, who cares what cycle you're on? Get the device that meets your needs and allows you to sleep at night!
That's right... every year, this time of year, my line or my wife's line is due. She doesn't care about the latest and greatest so I get first dibs if I want it.
My last "S" model was the 4s and I loved it. I then got the 5 and skipped the 5s since I thought the features of the 5s would benefit my wife more than me.
Either way, who cares what cycle you're on? Get the device that meets your needs and allows you to sleep at night!
The S cycle is so dumb imo. I hated when I was on it. Luckily I officially swapped upgrade dates with my dad with the iPhone 6, but I just think overall having an "S" product every other year is stupid and can't believe people actually upgrade every year for it. I didn't even blink when the 5S came out while I still had my 5.
I had a 3GS and then I got a 4S, but then I got a 5 because I didn't want to be in the S cycle anymore.
My only reason is I wanted the newer physical designs. When you're using the S upgrades people who bought the 4, 5 and 6 get a new design and you're stuck with the older dated design.
That was my reasoning for switching and I didn't get the 5S, I wanted touch ID but I knew it would be included on the iPhone 6 so I was willing to wait for the new outward design.
I look forward to the iPhone 7 in two years, I'll 100% be skipping the 6S like I did the 5S.
My only reason is I wanted the newer physical designs. When you're using the S upgrades people who bought the 4, 5 and 6 get a new design and you're stuck with the older dated design.
That was my reasoning for switching and I didn't get the 5S, I wanted touch ID but I knew it would be included on the iPhone 6 so I was willing to wait for the new outward design.
I look forward to the iPhone 7 in two years, I'll 100% be skipping the 6S like I did the 5S.