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Buying "first batch" of iPhone 5s

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Ksubi

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Is it recommended to buy the first batch of the iPhone 5s?

I was planning to buy one today until my brother told me to be careful as he knows there will always be issues with phones when the first batch comes out...

I don't know what issues will possibly be on the new iPhone 5s. Even if there were some slight issues in regards to the software, etc, I'm pretty sure there will be software updates for us to download and the possibility of getting the phone replaced at the Apple store within the year warranty, am I correct?

What should I do? Just wait or get it now? I'm getting tired of my 4 already as I've been watching for the 5s for ages!

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There will always be someone who thinks they know what is best for YOU. Your brother probably had a bad experience (or several) but that doesn't mean that'll happen with your phone (it COULD) but that doesn't mean it will. You'll never know if you're too afraid to try, because of what someone else said. . . .

As for me, I've had my 4S since the first day it came out. So it was apart of the first batch and I had no issues with it.

I'm only upgrading because I feel as if my phone is obsolete and I prefer the newest technology. :)
 
If there is a problem with the "first batch," it's not like these things don't have year-long manufacturer warranties.





My last iPhone was the 3GS, and the radio died before the year warranty date. Literally walked into the Apple Store and had a new phone in 5 minutes.
 
Every iPhone I had was launch day release. Btw I had every iPhone except the 3G. No issues.
 
Ksubi said:
Is it recommended to buy the first batch of the iPhone 5s?

I was planning to buy one today until my brother told me to be careful as he knows there will always be issues with phones when the first batch comes out...

I don't know what issues will possibly be on the new iPhone 5s. Even if there were some slight issues in regards to the software, etc, I'm pretty sure there will be software updates for us to download and the possibility of getting the phone replaced at the Apple store within the year warranty, am I correct?

What should I do? Just wait or get it now? I'm getting tired of my 4 already as I've been watching for the 5s for ages!

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You're correct, if at any point you find a flaw/defect in the Phone, you can just bring it to an apple store and they will most likely replace it. I first heard about the 1st batch fears when the PSP was released, they shipped alot with dead pixels. Sony isn't that generous when it comes to replacing products, so alot of people really got screwed. You can go ahead and buy an iPhone at any point don't worry.
 
Maybe now that they have to ramp up the touch-ids they may come w/ more detection issues than the original first ones... :eek:

See how I flipped it for you...

Whatever happens you have 1year warranty.
 
Thanks for the feedback guys. It's really helpful :)

Anymore thoughts, anyone? Before I head to the Apple store?
 
Usually the "S" model iPhones have all kinks worked out when released since they're building on the previous model. Should be fine to get.
 
I've bought every iPhone on launch day since the 3GS, but I've never had any issues at all.

You should be fine purchasing one now and if something happens just take it to the Apple Store to see what they can do for you.
 
Cody21 said:
I've bought every iPhone on launch day since the 3GS, but I've never had any issues at all.

You should be fine purchasing one now and if something happens just take it to the Apple Store to see what they can do for you.
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If there are any problems, they will trade it on the spot. Don't worry.
 
redshadow said:
If there is a problem with the "first batch," it's not like these things don't have year-long manufacturer warranties.





My last iPhone was the 3GS, and the radio died before the year warranty date. Literally walked into the Apple Store and had a new phone in 5 minutes.
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had that happen once on my 4, but instead of the 3G radio dying literally every radio in it died, wifi, bluetooth, the only thing i could do was call barely and it was a launch 4
 
Typically the S version of an iPhone have already had the kinks worked out from the first of the new form the previous year
 
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