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Apple Announces iPhone 5 with 4-Inch Display
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Uhm, last time i checked the 3DS is selling like hotcakes, at least in the US. Outperforming the top-selling console of all times (DS) cant be that bad now, can it?
Nintendo DS* Nintendo 3DS**
Launch date Nov. 21, 2004 March 27, 2011
Total HW units sold in first 12 months 2.3 million 4.5 million
Total number of SW titles released in first 12 months 58 100+
Total units of software sold in first 12 months 5 million 9 million+
Total $ sales (HW, SW and accessory) in first 12 months $540 million $1.2 billion+
*Source: NPD **Source: Nintendo of America ***All Figures are U.S. Only
I own half a dozen devices Android devices.
I develop for the platform. I know very well what Android Apps can and cant do, and I know outside of full screen UIs (e.g. video games) developing for the various screen sizes and dimensions requires adopting a flexible design pattern that precludes the precision of developing for iOS.
So when they say it ships Sept. 21, does that mean that many of us who pre-order will not receive it by then? I'm guessing it means that Friday, Sept. 21 Apple will ship it from their facility (either in China or in US) and then many of us will receive it the following week.
Interesting! Another option i thought about was Apple tying in the passbook feature with Bluetooth in some manner. could eliminate the close proximity of paying. Makes it easier to pay at restaurants or other places where you might have to hand over your device.
True except for the S3, Razr Maxx and any phone released since the S3 since the LTE chips are much less power hungry now.
And just think you too could own one for only $99 from Amazon. I guess it is time once again for the monthy Android phone fire sale.
This is my 1st post on this forum. I am for the most part an android fan(the dark side i know haha). I currently have a galaxy nexus and i love it and i think i might pick up the ip5. I really like how it looks. There's nothing wrong with my phone i'm just curious about ios works and the ip5 looks are winning me over pretty quick. I also like the feel of the phone(basing this on the 4/4s).
I get to use the itunes store and all the content and apps I already purchased on my iphone. Imagine that, sticking with a phone because of the ecosystem and not masturbating over specs or the ability to fiddle with it?
Thats not true, depending on what you need in a phone there are plenty better then the iphone. As with everything this is subjective .
Your going to experience two positive things by this switch. While the screen may be smaller, it's a heck of alot better. Is it as good as the One X screen, I'd have to see, but my guess is that it will be better. And second, you can take a picture in low light
. Good to switch ever once and a while. You get better perspective that way. Also, give it a more to the end of the return period to render judgement? It will take some adjustment and you have to give that some time or else you end up making a hasty decision.
Well, after three and a quarter years of white 16 gig 3GS, it's time for Knight Rider black for me!
Time to retire 3GS, old friend. You can enjoy your happy, permanent retirement living on the bathroom speakers, with their pesky 30 pin connector!
IPhone 5 Underwhelming
Its a great phone which blends into the Apple software universe very well.
Thats it's strength.
But the Wow factor is gone.
Other smart phones have better cameras like the Sony.
Thinner...yes well lets not get carried away. Frankly its not like the 4 S was so thick it was a pain or something. Thinner was a differentiating factor when we went from bricks to Iphones.
The presentation video says it all...they loose steam about the Iphone and spend half the video showing us how cool it is to build it.
APPLE listen here:
You just missed a great opportunity to Wow the world not just improve. Samsung can improve you are expected to WOW.
- Camera should have been 1 Mega Pixel Better than Sony
-NEW ios6 should have been launched today.
-Siri should have done more and in more countries. Most of what is cool she can only do in the USA
- note taking is crap. I was expecting to see Apple blow away the Samsung note taking system.
- ILife?
-Iwork?
- Imrpovents to better manage work? Like a step into light project management?
The event should have been website based and not a hyped up event with zero wow factor.
To be an event like this you needed to,launch the new Ipads as well.
What happened to "one more thing" or something to substitute this. The cool, fun, Apple I have experienced since more than a decade just turned into an event where the new features are Ok.
Is this the new Apple? An "OK"?
If this were day one for Apple they have just been beaten by competitors.
Its a great phone which blends into the Apple software universe very well.
Thats it's strength.
But the Wow factor is gone.
Other smart phones have better cameras like the Sony.
Thinner...yes well lets not get carried away. Frankly its not like the 4 S was so thick it was a pain or something. Thinner was a differentiating factor when we went from bricks to Iphones.
The presentation video says it all...they loose steam about the Iphone and spend half the video showing us how cool it is to build it.
APPLE listen here:
You just missed a great opportunity to Wow the world not just improve. Samsung can improve you are expected to WOW.
- Camera should have been 1 Mega Pixel Better than Sony
-NEW ios6 should have been launched today.
-Siri should have done more and in more countries. Most of what is cool she can only do in the USA
- note taking is crap. I was expecting to see Apple blow away the Samsung note taking system.
- ILife?
-Iwork?
- Imrpovents to better manage work? Like a step into light project management?
The event should have been website based and not a hyped up event with zero wow factor.
To be an event like this you needed to,launch the new Ipads as well.
What happened to "one more thing" or something to substitute this. The cool, fun, Apple I have experienced since more than a decade just turned into an event where the new features are Ok.
Is this the new Apple? An "OK"?
If this were day one for Apple they have just been beaten by competitors.
That's not true, we can open all our photos from any iOS app that handles pictures. How can you say the Samsung is slimmer, when the iPhone 5 is a millimeter thinner? The new dock connector is a lot better than Micro USB, because it can be connected in any orientation. Micro USB was always difficult, you need an LED magnifying glass to see, it's so tiny. The only advantage of the Micro USB is that it's fairly standard, so a single charger can be used with multiple equipment. That's an advantage when you travel, but I would hate to use Micro USB on a daily basis, it's frustrating.
Your going to experience two positive things by this switch. While the screen may be smaller, it's a heck of alot better. Is it as good as the One X screen, I'd have to see, but my guess is that it will be better. And second, you can take a picture in low light
Good to switch ever once and a while. You get better perspective that way. Also, give it a more to the end of the return period to render judgement? It will take some adjustment and you have to give that some time or else you end up making a hasty decision.
The whole apple vs android debate is purely subjective, "x" is better than "x" it gets old after a while. Quality over quantity. Apple does certain things better than Android and Android does certain things better then Apple. Like you've said it'll be a nice change, of course i'll still have my nexus to tinker around with and i'll switch back and forth between the two. From where I stand why not just enjoy the technology.
Exactly, iPhone 4 is probably the worst of all iPhones. Could not wait to get rid of 4 of them and replace them with shiny iPhone 5 @ discounted price.
Yes imagin that sticking with a phone because you are stuck on the apps you bought for it.