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How would you use 128 GB on an iPhone?
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For me the 128GB would be a great enhancement! I currently own an iPhone 5 with 16GB of memory and I always run out because of my photo library. On the other side I don't like to delete pictures as I really like to have them with me..
I would download my music on Google Play (around 5gb) and my iTunes Movie collection.
128gb=less dependency on redownloading songs
Living where there is unreliable cell service, almost no 4g consistently, and live in an area where broadband is satellite which means limited monthly throughput, it's the best news I've heard. I agree No Cloud for me, except where necessary.
Living where there is unreliable cell service, almost no 4g consistently, and live in an area where broadband is satellite which means limited monthly throughput, it's the best news I've heard. I agree No Cloud for me, except where necessary.
Well I have 40GB of photos, I would like to keep them all on my phone, 5GB of music, and about 10GB of documents (pdfs of textbooks, books, and all of my old documents). Plus any apps and the OS would be putting me close to the 64GB line. Im one to prefer having extra space in my device just in case I need it, and also Im minimalist and like having few devices with my data (i.e. just the phone). This would pretty much eliminate my need for a personal computing system (assuming there is the 5.5" iPhone with 128GB of storage - otherwise Id just get the 16GB version and keep everything on my computer, which I don't like)
Living where there is unreliable cell service, almost no 4g consistently, and live in an area where broadband is satellite which means limited monthly throughput, it's the best news I've heard. I agree No Cloud for me, except where necessary.
Yep, I do not want to depend on the cloud for my music or photos. My cellular iPad Air is 128GB and I have over 75GB of music, photo, etc.
Hope there is a 128GB option!
Music. I'd turn off the "downsample to 192 kbps" setting in iTunes music I sync to my phone, then I guess I'd go to Spotify and mark a LOT of music for offline sync.
Besides that? Probably just shoot a bunch more crappy videos and forget to delete them until I inevitably fill 128 GB...
Besides that? Probably just shoot a bunch more crappy videos and forget to delete them until I inevitably fill 128 GB...
I'm undecided actually. I have a 5s and I don't usually upgrade devices every year. The only reason I'm even considering it is because a family member would give me her upgrade in exchange for my phone.
But if you're referring to the rumour about them dropping the 32GB models, my understanding is that the 64GB would come at the same price point, so obviously I'd take extra free storage even if I don't need it.
Yes, I was just joking about the rumours.
I'm also looking forward to a 64 GB upgrade.
If you're not around wifi -- and don't have an unlimited data plan -- then streaming music and video gets expensive very quickly. Not everyone lives under your exact circumstances.
If music starts going the route of High Definition, we'll use more space there. If the camera has a significant MP upgrade, we'll use more space there.
At the current configurations, 64GB is almost double what I need, but down the road, who knows yet?
At the current configurations, 64GB is almost double what I need, but down the road, who knows yet?
Im already bumping up against the 32gbs on my 5 so im gong for the 64gb 6. 128 IMO is a little too much for a phone.
If you're not around wifi -- and don't have an unlimited data plan -- then streaming music and video gets expensive very quickly. Not everyone lives under your exact circumstances.
I would say the vast majority of people are around WiFi all the time. Obviously not every single person is under the exact same circumstance.
I am going on a couple of overseas trips and would like to load all music and a few videos. I'd also like to use the camera for tons of pics and video and don't want to rely on iCloud across the pond.
Besides, with 240fps, some of the videos could get quite large in a hurry.
Besides, with 240fps, some of the videos could get quite large in a hurry.
If I ever started recording lots of video on my phone, 128 gigs might be useful.
Well T-Mobile doesn't count music services like iTunes streaming/radio against your data usage.
Well T-Mobile doesn't count music services like iTunes streaming/radio against your data usage.
Pics and videos that I take. I have a 64 GB iPhone 5 right now and it only has 8 GB free. I was so happy to see the 128, it means I can be lazy about cleaning my phone out for a while. ;D
I always get the most memory iPhone. What mostly fills my iPhone up is music. I can't fit it anymore on my 64gb phone. I have iTunes Match but that Apple service is really unreliable. Not all music matches and if you have explicit music sometimes it will give you the clean version instead. Plus I don't get signal everywhere like at my gym (Specially cardio area!). So I ordered my 128GB. Now I can load all my music and photos. How could you not want all your photos on your phone now when you have a beautiful huge screen!?!
I think 128GB is worth it for me but 64 isn't bad at all for the price. Actually 64GB version should be selling the most, perfect memory size for most people IMO.
Apple should just stop with the 16GB. I think it could limit app purchases because customer can run out of space quick. 32 should be the starting memory size.
I think 128GB is worth it for me but 64 isn't bad at all for the price. Actually 64GB version should be selling the most, perfect memory size for most people IMO.
Apple should just stop with the 16GB. I think it could limit app purchases because customer can run out of space quick. 32 should be the starting memory size.
The 16 gig basically exists to make the 64 gig look like a better investment. 'Same reason Sony and Microsoft sell console SKUs with barely any memory. They make a profit either way of course, but the margin is higher for the larger capacity model.