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Apple to Release iPhone 4S with New GPS Features?
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I realize a lot of people have been waiting to upgrade to a new iPhone. But is locking in to another two year contract on the same crummy network really worth it? The phones themselves (including android and others) provide so many fantastic capabilities, the weakest link is still the awful coverage and speeds of the networks.
Just sell it then
Just upgrade now ($200) and then sell it in a year ($450). Take the additional $250 to pay for a factory unlocked phone at $700 (taxes included). Total cost next year is about $450, plus you have a factory unlocked phone.
To offset the cost, just save $20 a month this year and then next year the phone will seem to be the same price as what you paid this year.
It really is that simple.
Just upgrade now ($200) and then sell it in a year ($450). Take the additional $250 to pay for a factory unlocked phone at $700 (taxes included). Total cost next year is about $450, plus you have a factory unlocked phone.
To offset the cost, just save $20 a month this year and then next year the phone will seem to be the same price as what you paid this year.
It really is that simple.
If you don't want it, don't buy it! I don't think Apple ever signed a contract with you saying they were obligated to release a new iPhone with a different case design just in time for you to upgrade. Buy a used iPhone 4 on eBay after the announcement and save your upgrade for next year.
I had to bring my 4 back because of the terrible reception it got, what a disapointment that was!
I will be disappointed if the 4S rumors are true and there is not a bigger screen but TBH if the new pricing rumors are true (99$ for 16GB) I will definitely buy it
S2 is thinner and lighter, Screen size, Super AMOLED Plus display is better than the Retina IMO.
And also bigger.
Also, how do we know the weight of iPhone 4S?
I hope this rumor is the one that comes true...
All in all, I'm excited!
- I like the design of the iPhone 4, it's a very sleek looking device.
- While a larger screen would be nice, the mockup we've been seeing of the iPhone 5 and it's tear drop design is quite frankly, ugly.
- I'm more concerned about the A5 Dual-Core Processor, better Camera, and iOS 5 features, and 64GB capacity.
- People who complain about the durability of the glass front and back need to start using a case. If you're the kind of person that drops your phone... then buying a case should be a no brainer.
All in all, I'm excited!
I'm finding it difficult to believe that they'd release iOS 5 without an iPhone 5, but I'm sure somebody will shoot down that theory. While I'm at it, I may as well say that I think the 4S will be a moderately updated version of the iPhone 4, with an A5 chip and things so that it can run the Siri Assistant, that will sell alongside the iPhone 5 for less.
what's the point of buying such a "very sleek looking device" if you have to cover it up with a case in order to protect it from getting destroyed?
i have been a mac guy for years and went thru the macbook pro changes and i agree with you ...we don't need a facelift every year...
but...
when it comes to phones there is a huge competition war and whould be upgraded every year....with all the hoopla over a bigger and better camera and faster chip...the screen should be bigger to see and use......
and this proximity sensor issue is still pissing me off....after replace 5 phones and eventually buying an app so i can use it has pushed me to my limits....the only thing that bothers me is i wont be able to sync my phone to my mac stuff so easily.
Thing is though, the 3G wasn't really a major redesign. It was a new shape, sure, but it only added 3G and GPS. The 3GS had much more new stuff - more RAM, faster processor, compass, video recording, better still camera etc. So I don't think your list works out.
I own both android and iphone devices, so I'm not coming from one side, but a lot of you on here seem uneducated and narrow minded. Just sayin. You guys hate on the competitor's devices with arguments not backed by much proof. Someone was talking about battery life and form factor being affected because of the microsd slot. Seriously people, educate yourselves.
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this seems the most realistic prediction of what will be announced
dissapointing - but accepted
aapl really needs to go bigger on the ip4 screens though
the samsung / htc phones coming out looking good - though on steroids
this seems the most realistic prediction of what will be announced
dissapointing - but accepted
aapl really needs to go bigger on the ip4 screens though
the samsung / htc phones coming out looking good - though on steroids
Um, yes. Screen size.
Tony
Screen size is subjective. If you want a larger screen than maybe the SII is a better phone for you. I, however, do _not_ want a larger screen so I'm glad the larger iPhone screen rumors have disappeared.
Not everyone wants a larger screen - not everyone wants a smaller one either.
I'm really getting dizzy with all this see-saw stuff. iPhone 5- NO. iPhone 5-YES. iPhone 5- NO. iPhone 5- YES.
YOO-HOO !! It's Keynote day.
YOO-HOO !! It's Keynote day.