Are you decided on how much storage you will get?

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PDFierro

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At least no pre-order gives us a bit more time to think about how much storage we really want. No way will I get 16, so I'm on the fence between 32 and 64 right now. Everything will fit on the 32 for me, but I may or may not spring for the 64 just because it's only a hundred bucks more. And so I can use the full capability of the phone if ever need be.

What about you?
 
PDFierro said:
At least no pre-order gives us a bit more time to think about how much storage we really want. No way will I get 16, so I'm on the fence between 32 and 64 right now. Everything will fit on the 32 for me, but I may or may not spring for the 64 just because it's only a hundred bucks more. And so I can use the full capability of the phone if ever need be.

What about you?
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Have 32GB right now, but it feels small. Thinking about going 64GB, but not for sure, yet. I feel the price should be lower than what is currently offered.
 
Also on the fence between 32 and 64. I've always had 16 and its too small now.

I see it as 32 would be comfortable and flexible, whereas 64 is no limits!! But 400 + upgrade fee+ taxes for a phone? A bit overboard for me.
 
32Gb. It's much easier to justify the 32GB to the 64GB, but I've about 500MB left on my 16Gb. Admittedly it needs a clear out, but I think I'd definitely outgrow 16Gb if I got a 5S and kept it for almost three years as I have my 4.
 
I was on the fence between 32 and 64 but I decided to sell my iPhone 4S and use the money to get a 64 GB. I'd rather be safe than sorry!
 
16 is too small for me. I think 32 is enough but I may go for 64, well because I can.

Space grey 64 GB AT&T with black and product (RED) cases.
 
Leaning towards 32GB. While a 64GB would be nice, it's hard to stomach the idea of paying over $900 after taxes for a phone.

Plus I have:
iTunes Match
75GB of Dropbox storage
Unlimited data

To help cut down on memory usage.
 
32GB did me fine with my 4S and there's lots of apps I could remove with 4GB currently spare. I find it hard to justify paying for the 64GB when it has no other specification upgrades.
 
32. While I like the 5S, this is the first ever year I would be content with keeping the same phone. That said, with my growing music library and the higher quality camera, I can no longer manage by storage space. The past few months I've been playing this pick-and-choose delete game between apps and photos and music and I'm sick of it. It's time I upgraded to a 32GB.
 
I had hoped to buy an iPhone 5 32gb from t-mobile but all they had were 16gb models.

I will definetely be getting a 32gb the next phone I get.
 
Im soooo Glad almost everyone is saying 32GB, this way I have an easier time getting the 16GB version.

Im not big on apps, and I only really use my storage for music and pictures taken with the iphone.

So 16GB is fine for me.

Edit: Also until Apple allows for you to drag and drop files (movies), I personally have no need for more than 16GB. I ifnd it too cumbersome using itunes for Movies.
 
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Was going to get the 64 because I have about 40gigs of music, but it dawned on me that I only listen to music via Spotify now and have iTunes Match so I have no need to physically have all my music on my phone. So 32 it is.
 
I am also debating between 32gb and 64gb. I currently have the 4s with 16gb and I seem to constantly be deleting apps and most importantly my precious photos and vids.
CROM !!! .
I guess i'll just settle for the 64gb as I'd rather wear boxers than briefs... I like the breathing room <<>>
 
I am happy with my 5 and my 16g. If I was going to purchase a 5S I would still get the 16g. Any increase is a waste of money IMO. With iCloud and the ability to sync wirelessly to iTunes is does not make sense to me to load up a phone with tons of music and I refuse to watch movies on a 4 inch screen when I have a 60 inch tv at home. I have plenty of excess room left on my phone now and I have lots of apps (more than I need) and plenty of music. I have a 32g ipad that I only bought because the 16g was unavailable. I have 10gs left on it and can't seem to fill it up. If they made a 10tb phone I'm sure that wouldn't be enough for some.
 
CEmajr said:
Leaning towards 32GB. While a 64GB would be nice, it's hard to stomach the idea of paying over $900 after taxes for a phone.
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Sums it up for me as well. I'll be sticking with 32GB until they make it standard and I'll move to 64GB.

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izzle22 said:
I am happy with my 5 and my 16g. If I was going to purchase a 5S I would still get the 16g. Any increase is a waste of money IMO. With iCloud and the ability to sync wirelessly to iTunes is does not make sense to me to load up a phone with tons of music and I refuse to watch movies on a 4 inch screen when I have a 60 inch tv at home. I have plenty of excess room left on my phone now and I have lots of apps (more than I need) and plenty of music. I have a 32g ipad that I only bought because the 16g was unavailable. I have 10gs left on it and can't seem to fill it up. If they made a 10tb phone I'm sure that wouldn't be enough for some.
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I have itunes match but prefer to just have everything on my phone and be done with it. Secondly, and more importantly to a lot of folks, is games. Many are huge. I'm playing Real Racing 3 right now and it's 1.4GB's. Many games are huge in there memory footprint. Those pretty graphics come at a cost. Just because you consider it a waste of money don't mean others don't find it money well spent.

Personally I find the need for a 128GB nuts. But there are plenty of people out there that have the need for that kind of storage and I respect that. I believe Apple is just being greedy by keeping 16GB the base model knowing tons of folks will be upgrading to a higher memory level. I imagine there is a technical issue keeping 128GB from happening otherwise they'd be more than happy to cash those checks, even if it meant the top tier had to exceed the typical $100 step up.
 
Always got 16. I just don't find it necessary to store things on my phone when I have a 2TB external drive for videos/pics etc.
 
Phonzoxd said:
Im soooo Glad almost everyone is saying 32GB, this way I have an easier time getting the 16GB version.

Im not big on apps, and I only really use my storage for music and pictures taken with the iphone.

So 16GB is fine for me.

Edit: Also until Apple allows for you to drag and drop files (movies), I personally have no need for more than 16GB. I ifnd it too cumbersome using itunes for Movies.
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Handbrake is your friend. It's free and stupid simple to use. Just encode and add the file to iTunes. Not way that is cumbersome.
 
boomhower said:
Sums it up for me as well. I'll be sticking with 32GB until they make it standard and I'll move to 64GB.

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I have itunes match but prefer to just have everything on my phone and be done with it. Secondly, and more importantly to a lot of folks, is games. Many are huge. I'm playing Real Racing 3 right now and it's 1.4GB's. Many games are huge in there memory footprint. Those pretty graphics come at a cost. Just because you consider it a waste of money don't mean others don't find it money well spent.

Personally I find the need for a 128GB nuts. But there are plenty of people out there that have the need for that kind of storage and I respect that. I believe Apple is just being greedy by keeping 16GB the base model knowing tons of folks will be upgrading to a higher memory level. I imagine there is a technical issue keeping 128GB from happening otherwise they'd be more than happy to cash those checks, even if it meant the top tier had to exceed the typical $100 step up.
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I did say IMO which means in my opinion. I guess I should have spelled it out in the first place. I also understand others do like more space but the amount of money ($100) to go from 16g to 32g is ridiculous. In my opinion:rolleyes:
 
64 gig for me. That is what I have on my 4s.

Always go with the most you can afford.
 
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64 gb for me. Firstly it will be quite easy to find these on launch day. Also, i like to have a bunch of miscellaneous games and photos/videos on my phone, so i need all the space I can get. I dislike having to stream things also...i only use spotify to discover new music mostly
 
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