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iPhone 5 Cheap? Over Rated? Is it Better?
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For the love of God... It is not called an iTouch! Gah!
Ok, that out of the way - I think the iPhone 5 feels even more elegant and "rich" than my 4S did. It is a HUGE upgrade in every way.
Guess you're not eligible for upgrade, huh? It's ok, you'll have yours in May.
Ok, that out of the way - I think the iPhone 5 feels even more elegant and "rich" than my 4S did. It is a HUGE upgrade in every way.
Guess you're not eligible for upgrade, huh? It's ok, you'll have yours in May.
If your friend has an S3 and you liked it, why didn't you just get one of those? You can still probably return your phone for one.
Price? Same price as previous iPhone when it came out.
Over rated? That's a matter of opinion
Better? Yup
Over rated? That's a matter of opinion
Better? Yup
It seems like no matter what people are going to find things to complain about. If you don't like it no one is forcing you to buy it. I definitely think it is improved over the 4S and love that it is lighter. I think it feels amazingly secure for being that light. Also, Apple releases a new iPhone every year because that is what people want. They are going to complain there are not enough changes but then if they didn't release one they would complain about having to wait. So really, Apple is never going to be able to win.
Of course it's better, but not by a lot... It's an evolution. In terms of iOS nobody will tell the difference. I mean iPhone 5 is snappier, but mostly in tech benchmarks. In everyday use there's not gonna be much difference for typical users. Last time Apple presented revolutionary iPhone was in 2010 with an iPhone 4. From then on - evolution only. iPhone 4 was totally new design, an iPS screen for the first time ever, etc, while iPhone 5 is a continuum of iPhone 4/4S with some good or bad design choices only time will tell
I myself decided to skip iPhone 5 and get 4S 32GB brand new unlocked for 600$. Very happy with it. I'll wait till iPhone 5S or 6. I don't need to get a new phone every year...Yeah iPhone 5 is really light, but iPhone 4S is really heavy
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It's all a matter of how one uses their phone, and what features appeal. I've really tried to find the positives of my new iPhone 5. While there's several that Apple has included, none cause me to prefer the 5 over my truly excellent 4S.
I like the 4S style & thickness better. The more durable materials, and the aspect ratio of the display.
Given the annoyances on this particular model, I'm going to set it aside and resume using my 4S.
In the mean time I'm sure Apple will do what they do best, they'll work the bugs & annoyances out of this generation & at this time next year we'll have a really great phone.
I like the 4S style & thickness better. The more durable materials, and the aspect ratio of the display.
Given the annoyances on this particular model, I'm going to set it aside and resume using my 4S.
In the mean time I'm sure Apple will do what they do best, they'll work the bugs & annoyances out of this generation & at this time next year we'll have a really great phone.
What I expected was something new. Something innovative, cultured, and something that kicks ass to be honest. Something with a little different look after almost 6 years. What I see is a continuation of an old phone with a larger screen that got a bit faster.( I posted links of pics the 3 4s and 5. They all look the same) All I see something that got updated to be on par with every other phone.
When the 5 finally got released I can say most people said "ohh that's all". It was more fun wondering, and hoping....the Mac Rumors... What is the new technology in this phone. I wanted NFC, SD would be nice for my music and vids but it is a wet dream Cloud dont work where ya dont have internet or a crap signal. Its lighter cause there is no glass on the back aluminum vs glass big difference in weight.
The phone really looks the same, and that gets stale. Its like every 3 years I get a new car, would I keep buying a car that looks the same every 3 years? Ohh look 25 more horse power and new wipers yeah zoom zoom F'ers ..lol
I really expected more and I know many others feel the same, because when you break it all down its almost the same phone excluding A6 and larger screen. I dont count new headphones and a panoramic camera as a selling feature, half ass maps with 3d pics of the sky line. The commercials are almost embarrassing, talking about physics and an ear and some apps that dont work right and a camera app that everyone had for a year already . thats some ******* marketing if ya ask me!
This is my scenario..... Pretend you never had a smartphone and never watched a commercial about one... today is the first day they were invented...and now you want to buy one. Why would I buy this one? Thats the real issue, why do I keep buying Apple. Is it because it's the name, the hardware, the software, cause it's cool to have this one, is it better than all the others, better apps, will it run smoother. WHAT Does It Have That The Others Dont???
I got the 3 and 4 cause it was better than the rest, and it was like a work of art. Does anyone else feel like they keep getting the same phone over and over??? and they never give ya everything you want. Something is always missing.. Always What is in the new phone that is better than the competition?
Seriously.... I'm tired of reading all these posts on here(which I have been for months but don't post) and everyone is so emotionally attached to the phone. It's A PHONE.... I expected to get guidance, some examples of why its a good purchase. Changes that make it better. Not one line responses saying get a Galaxy... How bout someone lists some damn examples of whats cool that they changed, how something works better something they dont like, something they love Hell Im an Apple fan already Im not slamming the phone Im bringing up valid points to have a discussion. Maybe you guys should pretend Im a sister or brother who wants to buy one and explain the phone, like what you find pleasing as if you wanted another family member to buy one, and my babbling would be the questions and concerns they would have.
If you have an opinion people don't like, its get off the forum... get a galaxy... or whats your point?. If that's the case why is there a Mac Rumors Forum wtf? I didnt come to the forum to be bullied by a typist, I came here for examples of what makes the I5 great, somebody gotta have a F'in idea they will only sell 20 million of the damn things... IS it good cause ya have one is that the only reason.
Can anyone give an opinion and some statements in support, or they just bought the I5 like a tart cause its cool. Hey tell me what kinda battery life your getting cause if I got a bigger screen and a faster processor, LTE the battery will drain faster. Can I multi task on this one? Whats new? Besides screen and its faster.
The pics, to compare after about 7 years just very minor changes
The 3
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/73/IPhone_3G.png/417px-IPhone_3G.png
The 4S
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikiped...S_No_shadow.png/346px-IPhone_4S_No_shadow.png
The NEW 5
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/eb/IPhone5black.png/228px-IPhone5black.png
I don't have the new phone yet. Im simply asking whats good, whats great, what sucks. Nobody can answer... Keep getting same responses... SOMEONE tell me about your phone... what's so hard ... or is there nothing to tell... I guess its the same as the one i have (4S) with a bigger screen??? I dunno... I don't have the 5... I played with it for 5 minutes so I cant give an accurate opinion and it seems nobody can describe the phone... I have no problems explaining how my 4 works and issues I have and why I would recommend it to someone. The 5 is it working with your car stereo ... your home audio , is it seamless, how are the maps really working, issues with apps, cant ya get the crap from the cloud.... Does anyone actually have the 5 or is this pretend we have a phone.... I can tell people more about HTC one x than Im getting from this forum and I dont have one of those either
Notwithstanding OP's long and winding post, I have to stay there is a truth to what said.
It is too light to feel almost like a plastic device, especially when you put it inside a shell case;
The back feels unimpressive, and I suspect it will ding over time, just like car's doors. I'd rather have glass on the back, even if weight will add up;
The front glass is thinner, and for some reasons feels like plastic, not true glass...
Somehow low weight works against the "premium feel"... I feel like a strong wind will blow it away from my hand, especially when holding/typing single-handed.
But battery life and overall speed, including LTE, are very impressive.
It is too light to feel almost like a plastic device, especially when you put it inside a shell case;
The back feels unimpressive, and I suspect it will ding over time, just like car's doors. I'd rather have glass on the back, even if weight will add up;
The front glass is thinner, and for some reasons feels like plastic, not true glass...
Somehow low weight works against the "premium feel"... I feel like a strong wind will blow it away from my hand, especially when holding/typing single-handed.
But battery life and overall speed, including LTE, are very impressive.
There are tons of reviews on here and other places. Do a simple search. No one here made the iPhone 5 and no one here is trying to sell you one. At the end of the day no one cares how you spend your money. All you are doing here is ranting and looking for someone to make you feel better.
Cool story bro.
Oh, and here is a review so you can make your own decision whether to upgrade or not.
http://appleinsider.com/articles/12/09/24/review_apples_iphone_5_running_ios_6
Oh, and here is a review so you can make your own decision whether to upgrade or not.
http://appleinsider.com/articles/12/09/24/review_apples_iphone_5_running_ios_6
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Idk. I kinda agree with the op except I don't want an android. Or a windows phone or whatever else out there! I WANT an iOS cell phone. I want what looks exactly like the iPhone 5 but WIDER!!!! I, like the many who I associate with ( college students) use the iPhone for one thing 90% of the time: texting. First off the iPhone 5 screen has major issues with registering multi touch. I actually have to type SLOWER then on my precious iPhones! Wtf? I just wish apple would release a larger wider iPhone...
Innovative, cultured, and "kick ass" are subjective. It's the best smartphone on the market. It's a phone, it's taller. Why does it need a different look? The iPhone look is signature and people know what they like.
NFC was a hit or miss thing. Apple didn't feel it was ready, and its adaptation has been slow to say the least. SD cards might be nice, but I still contend the cloud is useful enough. iCloud has gotten to the point where it is seamless and dropbox has been solid for a number of years at this point. I would much rather have Apple make the iPhone the way it is now instead of compromise for the addition of an SD card.
Have you ever seen a Porsche 911? It has looked the same for decades. Still more desirable than most cars on the market today.
They took the best phone in the world and made it LTE and changed the screen resolution. It's nowhere near the same phone.
It has iOS, the fastest, most solid mobile operating system. It integrates with my Mac, which runs the fastest, most solid desktop operating system. Both iOS and OS X let the OS take a back seat to the overall user experience. Android and Windows get in the way of the experience.
You don't have to come here. Sure, you can complain about the posts here, but at the end of the day, the best thing you can do for yourself if you don't like Macrumors is not read what you don't like.
You can have your opinion, we just reserve our right to refute them.
If you're looking for examples of why the iPhone is great, let us tell you, don't tell us why other phones are better.
The iPhone 5 takes the already great iPhone 4S, widens its screen, adds LTE support (10x faster), and offers improved graphical performance. It offers among the best battery life among LTE smart phones. It performs Apple's brand of multitasking. It still has the best screen on the market, and supports iCloud, iTunes match, and is the smoothest phone on the market when it comes to enterprise application. It has the largest App Store on the planet and gets software updates the day they are available.
Any other questions?
Great someone with an answer !!!
Thanks bro, found this very useful..
Good article
Current iPhone user = Buy the iPhone 5 even if you have a iPhone 4s. Almost every area was upgraded.
Current Android user = Wait for newer devices coming out within 2 months. Iphone 5 is not bad but 4 months from now you might have second thoughts.
I'm playing with my wife's iPhone 5 before I give it to her as a birthday present mid October. As a Android user I'm not impressed to buy one for myself. I want a Note 2 with bigger screen and S-pen for work and play. Big phones like that are not for everyone but for me it allows me to sale my Nexus 7 and stick with only one device that fits in my pockets (no tight jeans here). Heck, even the Nexus 7 fits in the majority of my pants pockets.
Current Android user = Wait for newer devices coming out within 2 months. Iphone 5 is not bad but 4 months from now you might have second thoughts.
I'm playing with my wife's iPhone 5 before I give it to her as a birthday present mid October. As a Android user I'm not impressed to buy one for myself. I want a Note 2 with bigger screen and S-pen for work and play. Big phones like that are not for everyone but for me it allows me to sale my Nexus 7 and stick with only one device that fits in my pockets (no tight jeans here). Heck, even the Nexus 7 fits in the majority of my pants pockets.
Thanks for the response .... This is what I was looking for, people who have the phone and can tell me how they like it. Not trying to be a pain in the ass with everyone but i just want to be happy like I am with the 4S... I love my 4 and want the 5 to be everything my 4 was not...
Much Appreciated .... wish I could get more answers like yours instead of people wasting my time with sh/t responses.... Impressed with the quality of your response, thanks
Personally I could not agree less. In my opinion the iPhone 5 feels incredible in the hand, a great evolutionary step beyond the 4S.
I ran with a GS3 for about 2.5 months. If you want to have something that feels like diminished quality, that phone is it.
I have a return key on my iPhone. You?Thanks for the edit...
sorry wrote it on my phone lol My iPhone waiting at the DMV.
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Typing is easier for me on the new iPhone than on my 4 and 4s.
Ever step back to think that these long winded rants from new people are paid bloggers? I have read a few of them on this board and can tell you there are some consistencies that would suggest to me that they are PR pushes. This one specifically fits that mold. Just my 2 cents.