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Are you Still inclined to buy the 64GB version considering...

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questionmark32

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...that 4K videos, and live photos will take up so much space? I usually go with the 64GB versions, but I do like taking video and pics, that I'm worried that 64GB won't be enough.

Are you all willing to shell out an additional $100 for piece of mind?
 
I have the 128 gig 6plus. I have never had this much memory before and usually average mis 70's of gigs remaining so I will probably go with 64 this time.
 
Yes, I am. Going for the 128 GB version easily. I have the 128 GB 6 and I've filled up all but 10 GB of it. Definitely worth it for me, at least.
 
I will go 64 this time, but since I have bought into iCloud and iCloud drive, I will eventually need 128. Hoping for another year or two with 64 though. I do not take a ton of photos/videos and stream music.
 
questionmark32 said:
...that 4K videos, and live photos will take up so much space? I usually go with the 64GB versions, but I do like taking video and pics, that I'm worried that 64GB won't be enough.

Are you all willing to shell out an additional $100 for piece of mind?
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These will only take space when you keep them. I don't have a 4k tv so will not shoot in 4k. Even if I did I would transfer everything to a HD.
 
I hardly ever take photos and have no interest in 4K videos as I have no TV or monitor that is capable of displaying all those pixels. I will probably keep live photos on but I will always record in 1080p.

64GB is enough for me. I just need the space for apps/music but to be honest I could probably get away with 16GB still as I don't really install a lot of apps and stream my music. However, 16GB is just ridiculous in 2015 and I don't mind the extra money towards 64GB which gives me a little peace of mind.
 
questionmark32 said:
...that 4K videos, and live photos will take up so much space? I usually go with the 64GB versions, but I do like taking video and pics, that I'm worried that 64GB won't be enough.

Are you all willing to shell out an additional $100 for piece of mind?
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I was inclined to get the 64GB when that was the max Apple offered with the iPhone 5 and I wanted the maximum I could get. When I got my 6+ I was inclined to get the maximum capacity I could get (I always am - and do) so I got the 128GB iPhone.

My next iPhone purchase I will STILL be inclined to get the maximum amount (whatever that may be at the time) and I will get it.
 
I'm really not sure between 64 and 128GB

I've got a near 30GB iTunes library and 10GB Photos library which already drains the majority of my storage, that said there's still a good 20GB free there for whatever Apps and content I install. Who knows, for the price difference and the length of time I stay with a single phone (I'm still with my iPhone 4 for example...) I may just jump for the full 128GB and have the peace of mind.
 
I don't take a lot of pictures or videos and the ones I do take are loaded to the cloud. My 64G IP6 always has about 50G available. A 64G 6s should work fine for me.
 
I am going with 64gig what I have now and have about 5 gigs free. I have movies and stuff I watched months ago I need to remove. I don't care about live photos, and also wont take 4k video since I have no way to view them. So I don't suspect I'll have any issues.
 
Psyfuzz said:
I'm really not sure between 64 and 128GB

I've got a near 30GB iTunes library and 10GB Photos library which already drains the majority of my storage, that said there's still a good 20GB free there for whatever Apps and content I install. Who knows, for the price difference and the length of time I stay with a single phone (I'm still with my iPhone 4 for example...) I may just jump for the full 128GB and have the peace of mind.
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Do you really keep 10gb of photos on your phone?
 
Now that I'm a very happy Apple Music subscriber, I don't need to keep 50 GBs of music on my phone. However, I will shoot a lot of 4K video and take a lot of pics, although I don't have a problem off-loading that content onto my computer once a week or so.

I have a 64 GB 5S now and I'm wondering if I can get away with 64 GB on the 6s+ or if I should go with 128 GB. I don't mind spending the extra $100, but if I can save money, it would be nice...

Just about decision time! Keep those opinions coming!
 
I would still go for 64GB even if 32 was the base model. I find 32 is still limiting for my usage, 64 seems to be the sweet spot if I want my Music collection with me.

Plus, I do keep lots of photos and videos.
 
Bryan Bowler said:
Now that I'm a very happy Apple Music subscriber, I don't need to keep 50 GBs of music on my phone. However, I will shoot a lot of 4K video and take a lot of pics, although I don't have a problem off-loading that content onto my computer once a week or so.

I have a 64 GB 5S now and I'm wondering if I can get away with 64 GB on the 6s+ or if I should go with 128 GB. I don't mind spending the extra $100, but if I can save money, it would be nice...

Just about decision time! Keep those opinions coming!
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If you have to think about it, get the 128. The last thing you want is to have to manage it.
 
I have the 64GB 6Plus right now and probably will be sticking wit the same combo for the 6s. I use iCloud Photo Library and my only complaint is that there is no way to keep photos and video COMPLETELY in the cloud. I have unlimited data, so I wouldn't mind having less space occupied on my phone.
 
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