Yeah, i misinterpreted it at first. Thought you were trying to say that just because the frames weren't the same size that they aren't both 5.5in. displays.
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Hands-On First Impressions of the New iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus
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Yeah, i misinterpreted it at first. Thought you were trying to say that just because the frames weren't the same size that they aren't both 5.5in. displays.
I don't agree with the criticism in the comment to which you responded to, but I find your argument to be downright stupid.
Do you use a Mac? Because Windows sells more than OS X, so by your reasoning Windows is superior.
Even iOS will eventually fall behind Android in total market share. Does that mean Android is superior to iOS?
Sales figures actually say very little about the worth of a product.
Are you sure they aren't simply a design feature? How do painted lines improve reception?
By superior i think that means no interruption in standard service and no "you're holding it wrong" error message.
I just can't use cases. Never have. Also, a phone is not an investment. It's a (quickly) depreciating asset, and that's if you buy outright.
It's common, just ignore it.
Hype overinflates expectations, then when Apple doesn't feature the return of The Jesus, investors bail. The best time to buy Apple stock is when it craters after these product intros.
btw, the Watch is going to be freakin' huge. If I had the cash I'd hoover up Apple shares right about now...
iPhone 6+ Not Aimed At You
I think many of the folks in this thread who slam the 6+ are missing the point. Yes, there are some people here who REALLY want a 6+. But most of us want the 6.
So who will buy a boatload the 6+'s? Contractors and small business people, . A huge number of these folks run their businesses out of their phones. And that doesn't include a lot of people in large business who no longer carry their laptop.
Most of these folks use large non-Apple devices. Prior iPhones? Not a chance. Too small. So the 6+ is too big to comfortably carry in your pocket? Who cares? Too large to use with one hand? Who cares? To these folks, any large smartphone is WAY smaller to carry around than any laptop or tablet.
IMO, the 6 is a great upgrade to prior iPhones, but the 6+ is a great alternative to a laptop. A 6 is useful, lightweight tool for reading content. Not as good as an iPad, but you can't carry an iPad in your pocket. A 6+ is a lightweight tool for managing content (like a small business).
Next time you see a contractor, ask him/her if you can look at their smartphone and what they want in a future smartphone. I think you'll be surprised.
Dan.
I think many of the folks in this thread who slam the 6+ are missing the point. Yes, there are some people here who REALLY want a 6+. But most of us want the 6.
So who will buy a boatload the 6+'s? Contractors and small business people, . A huge number of these folks run their businesses out of their phones. And that doesn't include a lot of people in large business who no longer carry their laptop.
Most of these folks use large non-Apple devices. Prior iPhones? Not a chance. Too small. So the 6+ is too big to comfortably carry in your pocket? Who cares? Too large to use with one hand? Who cares? To these folks, any large smartphone is WAY smaller to carry around than any laptop or tablet.
IMO, the 6 is a great upgrade to prior iPhones, but the 6+ is a great alternative to a laptop. A 6 is useful, lightweight tool for reading content. Not as good as an iPad, but you can't carry an iPad in your pocket. A 6+ is a lightweight tool for managing content (like a small business).
Next time you see a contractor, ask him/her if you can look at their smartphone and what they want in a future smartphone. I think you'll be surprised.
Dan.
The standard in the stock trading world is, "Buy the rumor; sell the news." This is normal.
Dan.
Call whatever you like, I call computer hardware an investment because I get a lot of use out of it. Not all returns are in the form of cash.
Sorry you can't use a case. Guess you'll have to pick up one of those giant aluminum Android phablets. No iPhone for you!
Are you suggesting the white lines are intended to show people where not to hold it?
My First Impressions
Most of us knew how the iPhone 6 would look like for a while now. Some people were hoping the mockups were fakes, mainly because of the antenna bands. I don't like them myself, but a case will fix that. The 4.7" iPhone 6 doesn't look much bigger than the 5s and even the 5.5" iPhone 6 Plus looks "manageable". Of course, I'll have to hold it at the Apple store to know for sure. I was surprised that the camera didn't get a more significant upgrade. A more significant camera upgrade is probably being held back for the 6s, in addition to the rumored sapphire display. The larger screen is probably the most significant upgrade to the iPhone 6 and for some people, that may not be enough. Sales will probably be record-breaking, but I still think a good number of people were a little disappointed today. In other words, a repeat of the iPhone 5 announcement two years ago.
I think the most significant announcement today was Apple Pay. The Apple Watch looks good, but I think it's too expensive and that appears to be consensus on the internet. At the moment, I'm not sure if I should get the 4.7" or 5.5" iPhone. I'm also not sure if I should wait for the 6s or not since I have an unlocked 5s not in contract. I would like a more significant camera upgrade. I do know I want it in black and 128GB (to match the capacity of my iPad Air).
Most of us knew how the iPhone 6 would look like for a while now. Some people were hoping the mockups were fakes, mainly because of the antenna bands. I don't like them myself, but a case will fix that. The 4.7" iPhone 6 doesn't look much bigger than the 5s and even the 5.5" iPhone 6 Plus looks "manageable". Of course, I'll have to hold it at the Apple store to know for sure. I was surprised that the camera didn't get a more significant upgrade. A more significant camera upgrade is probably being held back for the 6s, in addition to the rumored sapphire display. The larger screen is probably the most significant upgrade to the iPhone 6 and for some people, that may not be enough. Sales will probably be record-breaking, but I still think a good number of people were a little disappointed today. In other words, a repeat of the iPhone 5 announcement two years ago.
I think the most significant announcement today was Apple Pay. The Apple Watch looks good, but I think it's too expensive and that appears to be consensus on the internet. At the moment, I'm not sure if I should get the 4.7" or 5.5" iPhone. I'm also not sure if I should wait for the 6s or not since I have an unlocked 5s not in contract. I would like a more significant camera upgrade. I do know I want it in black and 128GB (to match the capacity of my iPad Air).
No, the white lines are to allow the "signal" to pass through the phone better since it is mostly aluminum.
Superior signal reception, so yes fewer interruptions and also higher speeds.
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iPhone comes in Plus size for "big boned" men and women!
Galaxy Note N7000
Launch Date: 2011
Features:
NFC, Barometer (nice to check local weather trends), 8MP rear camera, dual-core, 1GB RAM.
I know, there are subtle differences, but... c'mon, Apple. You're launching something as innovative as 2011 tech like if it was a big deal. Hopefully, the software developers will turn iOS 8 a killer mobile operating system, but wait: Siri still doesn't speak portuguese when Google and Samsung already does it for years.
All hopes will be deposited on iOS, because hardware-wise it looks pretty outdated.
Launch Date: 2011
Features:
NFC, Barometer (nice to check local weather trends), 8MP rear camera, dual-core, 1GB RAM.
I know, there are subtle differences, but... c'mon, Apple. You're launching something as innovative as 2011 tech like if it was a big deal. Hopefully, the software developers will turn iOS 8 a killer mobile operating system, but wait: Siri still doesn't speak portuguese when Google and Samsung already does it for years.
All hopes will be deposited on iOS, because hardware-wise it looks pretty outdated.
I know a few very intelligent people, but I have never heard them telling it to others. Just saying...
The first video's song kinda reminded me of this version of Thus Spake Zarathustra:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WmETr9zETvA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WmETr9zETvA
It's not. It's based on investor ignorance. Professional traders get inside information, regardless of the rules and regulations. They buy in based on rumor and insider information. When the news comes out, the amateur investors rush in to buy. Guess who is holding a bunch of stock that they want to sell? Yep, the pro's. They sell to the amateurs. Down goes the price. Pro traders are simply taking profits.
Dan.
Leaked pics of the aluminum chassis show that those are not painted lines but insets, presumable of a non-interfering material.
Think of it this way, a phone is useless when it cannot receive and send microwave signals. In that respect, an aluminum case is a trade-off since microwave signals do not pass through aluminum. The 5S used glass at the top and bottom, but glass doesn't work in a design with curved edges, so an alternative had to be used.
those big lines in the back are needed for something technical, antena or something? if not! are very ugly lines... thanks god that cases exist...
I think 4,7 is ok... a little more bigger than my actual 5s... is not bad...
I really pass on the Plus... I dont need a table! in my pants BUT by example my uncle just use a phone for everything, he dont use any computer, so I can understand that for some people like my uncle that size could be good.
I think 4,7 is ok... a little more bigger than my actual 5s... is not bad...
I really pass on the Plus... I dont need a table! in my pants BUT by example my uncle just use a phone for everything, he dont use any computer, so I can understand that for some people like my uncle that size could be good.