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iPhone 17 Pro Cancelled the Pro
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My employer gave me the option of using my cell for a $25 a month stipend or carry around a company phone.
Most everyone I know took the $25. I did too.
I carry a company-provided phone. I'm not allowed to use my own for work purposes.
I only carry the second when at work, or on call.
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If they had made a phone with the Air's strong, aesthetic materials and the 17 Pro Max's battery & cameras, I would have bought that in a heartbeat. Bonus points if they made it in a nice, refined green like the 13 Pro's Alpine Green.
That was such a great green... I'm waiting for a good green again
I canceled my air order and bought a pro max instead. I'm really happy with the camera and the phone feels/looks better than I initially thought it did after using it a few days. It's also thinner than my 13 was!
I can't say I'm that impressed with the speakers lol. To me they still sound undeniably like crappy phone speakers. From a normal video watching distance, I can't imagine the stereo separation effect does much of anything. I'm not sure why people would consider that a deal killer for a phone unless they literally live off it and never use a TV or a bigger computer.
The 17PM cameras are fantastic, though! Thing is, the Air has the same main camera, no? It should be fine! I really did want a good camera for taking macro shots though.
The 17PM size kills me hahaha. With a case it's heavier than my galaxy fold 4, which I already thought was too much. Without the case I am worried about scratches because of course I am. Maybe I shouldn't worry too much? From my experience so far, Apple stores really don't care about scratches when you trade in (carrier financing deals), so in 2 years if/when I decide to swap this out it shouldn't be a big deal.
I wonder how the Air battery is working out for people. The Air seemed to do really well (better than the 17 Pro!) in a lot of tests, so I don't think the situation is as bad as people say? I haven't really gone through my 17PM's battery yet but I don't really think it's THAT big a deal.
I can't say I'm that impressed with the speakers lol. To me they still sound undeniably like crappy phone speakers. From a normal video watching distance, I can't imagine the stereo separation effect does much of anything. I'm not sure why people would consider that a deal killer for a phone unless they literally live off it and never use a TV or a bigger computer.
The 17PM cameras are fantastic, though! Thing is, the Air has the same main camera, no? It should be fine! I really did want a good camera for taking macro shots though.
The 17PM size kills me hahaha. With a case it's heavier than my galaxy fold 4, which I already thought was too much. Without the case I am worried about scratches because of course I am. Maybe I shouldn't worry too much? From my experience so far, Apple stores really don't care about scratches when you trade in (carrier financing deals), so in 2 years if/when I decide to swap this out it shouldn't be a big deal.
I wonder how the Air battery is working out for people. The Air seemed to do really well (better than the 17 Pro!) in a lot of tests, so I don't think the situation is as bad as people say? I haven't really gone through my 17PM's battery yet but I don't really think it's THAT big a deal.
Returned mine for similar reasons. I rely on cellular data in various areas but found the Air was regularly dropping video connections in areas I never had a problem with my old 15 Pro. Tried adjusting every cellular data setting one-by-one, but after a week had to give up. Exchanged for a 17 standard and the problems immediately went away in the same areas the Air struggled. Maybe it's the new modem Apple switched to for the Air, I don't know. Loved the Air otherwise.
Did you call in airstrikes or something?No this was heavy - my first portable cellular phone on the Western Los Angeles phone system where we had to go thru an operator:
"Operator! Sally! Strike coordinates mile marker 18 stat!"
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The Pro Max isn't too heavy. The lack of screen real estate by going with a smaller phone, on the other hand, is
You were going to buy a second brand new iPhone to supplement your brand new iPhone after selling your other brand new iPhone after having bought a brand new iPhone last year?
Bought a 17 sold it, bought the Air cancelled the Pro. Due to lower demand for the air I can update I have reordered the Pro so the Air will have to remain my spare phone.
Interesting. If you aren’t a photographer or photo enthusiast, I can understand how one can look at the iPhone Pro or PM and “not get it “, but, if you are more into photography, the Pro or Pro Max is where it’s at.
I upgraded from the 14 PM to the 17 PM. Love it. And no, it’s not too heavy. If you find it too heavy, I suggest a gym membership. /s 😆
My iPhone 17 PM is much lighter than my Nikon D810, battery pack and 70-400 lens. It’s all relative.
Yes I mean even the 16e has 48mp so really for the photos I take all the latest iPhones take the photos I look for. I do worry they will discontinue the Air like the mini or plus. But yes too much choice this year the iPhone 17 is most boring model as those features have been on the Pro for years.
"One of the worst smartphones on the market..." Unless you want a thin and light iPhone made out of titanium that is 😆
I’m returning the 17 PM and getting a 17 Pro. They 17 PM is actually a bit lighter than my 14 PM but it is a large, bulky phone and I don’t have large hands. The 14 PM fit nicely and I think that the 17 Pro will as well.