I was really stuck on getting an 128gb model, but after renewing my Amazon Prime Membership, having my collection in ITunes Match, and my Media on Plex, why do I need to carry massive amounts of Media anymore, I can just leave the 64gb for Photos, vids and apps, so when I get one next month think I'm definitely going 64 gb, anyone else downgrade their requirements?
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I reevaluated my need for 128gb
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If it weren't for my 40gb of songs i wouldve opted for 64gb.
i did actually, until i realized how big my itunes really was - switched my order.
i did actually, until i realized how big my itunes really was - switched my order.
LOL!
Therein lies the difference between you and I and many others I suspect.
Lots of people (and apparently you as well) buy iPhone models based on what you NEED.
I bought my 64GB iPhone 5 (the most I could get at the time) based on what I WANTED. I don't have any NEED for 64GB, in fact it's only ever been half full at any given time, but I wanted 64GB.
If I ever upgrade I'll buy the maximum capacity I can get. I never need it, but I will want it and if I do ever actually NEED it, it will be there.
Just my opinion.
I have an Amazon Prime Membership and iTunes Match as well, but all of that streaming is useless to me when I'm traveling by plane (which I do often). While there is Wifi, it's far from universal on all flights, and some planes have older generation Wifi connections where streaming isn't gonna happen.
So, I load everything up and I don't have to worry about it. 128GB it is for me.
I guess none of you care about storing CD-quality or high-res music on the device then.
128GB is not nearly enough for my music collection, especially when that space has to be shared with apps and photos. I'm hoping that the 6s will offer at least 256GB which will allow it to at least replace an old 160GB iPod Classic.
I'm thinking of switching to an Android phone instead just for the MicroSD slot.
That gives you 128GB today, 256GB+ in the future without having to replace the device.
128GB is not nearly enough for my music collection, especially when that space has to be shared with apps and photos. I'm hoping that the 6s will offer at least 256GB which will allow it to at least replace an old 160GB iPod Classic.
I'm thinking of switching to an Android phone instead just for the MicroSD slot.
That gives you 128GB today, 256GB+ in the future without having to replace the device.
I stream my music from Google Play. My entire library is there so I have no need to store it on my iPhone, despite having 64GBs to work with.
Now, if I could somehow make it so that my videos could sit up in a cloud somewhere and be accessed by streaming (free) then I could move the 18GB of Honeymooner's videos I have on my iPhone over.
Well that's only 320kbps, not lossless CD quality.
Tidal and Qobuz offer CD quality streaming, but I don't have unlimited data, and don't always have a good enough data connection for lossless streaming.
I'd much rather have the music stored locally on the device so I don't have to waste bandwidth or pay a subscription.
320Kbps is still very good quality for what most people would use their iPhone for, which is generally using earbuds, bluetooth to a car or portable speaker, or just using the phone speaker. I doubt anyone uses the iPhone as a source for high-fidelity audio.
I use proper headphones or hook it up to a proper sound system with a 3.5mm cable.
Sure, quality doesn't matter if you're using cheap earbuds or bluetooth, but Apple themselves say that iPods are being replaced with iPhones.
We need higher capacities (256GB+) to truly replace the old models.
I'd rather have my media with me where ever I go, not just where I have a good connection.
Additionally, I only have so much data. I'd rather not have to constantly check where I stand data-wise to know if I can listen to music today or not.
I LIKE having everything in my pocket. I like having it in the cloud too, but that's my backup, not my main source.
Additionally, I only have so much data. I'd rather not have to constantly check where I stand data-wise to know if I can listen to music today or not.
I LIKE having everything in my pocket. I like having it in the cloud too, but that's my backup, not my main source.
I would have went with 32 if they offered it but I'm still fine with 16gb.
My reason: When I have more space I just end up storing things I don't need, creating a big headache of sorting/deleting photos & videos when the time comes for me to clean it up. With 16gb I'm always trim and organized
My reason: When I have more space I just end up storing things I don't need, creating a big headache of sorting/deleting photos & videos when the time comes for me to clean it up. With 16gb I'm always trim and organized
Wanted 128gb
But only had 64gb in stock. I have tons of music I want to put on my phone. I have used Amazon Prime and have quite of few albums on there. 128gb is great as I don't have to delete any apps as I get closer to filling up my storage. Right now I am just keeping the music I have on there and trying not to go overboard with getting apps that I don't really need. If one comes in stock by next friday at my local Apple store I will exchange it for one.
But only had 64gb in stock. I have tons of music I want to put on my phone. I have used Amazon Prime and have quite of few albums on there. 128gb is great as I don't have to delete any apps as I get closer to filling up my storage. Right now I am just keeping the music I have on there and trying not to go overboard with getting apps that I don't really need. If one comes in stock by next friday at my local Apple store I will exchange it for one.
I still have about 78GB free on my 128GB iPhone 6. I have iTunes Match, Dropbox, and unlimited data so I'm certain that 64GB would've been the perfect size but at the time I wanted one badly and the 128GB was the only one that the store had in stock.
I always get the largest gb every time a new iPhone launches. I just remind myself that I paid more for the first generation 8gb iPhone at launch. A 128gb iPhone with a larger screen that's less than my very first iPhone... what a deal... LOL...