I'll buy it new and factory unlocked. And if there's something I don't like about it, I'll go with a 4S. I have a 3GS now, so the next iPhone will be a nice step up.
Got a tip for us?
Let us know
Become a MacRumors Supporter for $50/year with no ads, ability to filter front page stories, and private forums.
iPhone (any model) users: Do you plan on buying an iPhone 5?
- Thread starter shenan1982
- Start date
- Sort by reaction score
This. Was all set to get the 4s but it wasn't enough of an improvement to justify the cost. Either way, will need a new phone by the end of the year I think as my ip4 battery is getting a bit ropey now.
Got my 4S on Release day and very happy with it, my son also got the 4S didn't feel like waiting.
My wife is holding out for the 5, but I am not sure it will be that spectacular, but who knows. We will see, as I still have another line eligible to upgrade
My wife is holding out for the 5, but I am not sure it will be that spectacular, but who knows. We will see, as I still have another line eligible to upgrade
I can upgrade now and my contract is up in June, so I am planning on buying the next iPhone whenever it comes, though it will be nice to have no contract for a little bit.
Will upgrade
I am still on my iPhone 3G, running 3.1.something. It's got a few broken pixels but it still works well for what I use it for: phone, text, e-mail, Twitter and maps. The only thing I feel I would want from later OSs or iPhones are background audio on radio apps (i.e. multi-tasking) and the MLB app. So I've no need to upgrade immediately.
But, when the iPhone 5 comes out, my phone will be four years old -- long enough, I figure. So I plan to upgrade -- if only to use the MLB app next season.
I'm curious what percentage of iPhone users (any model) are planning on buying the next product (be it iPhone 5, iPhone HD, etc, whatever they call it). I'm interested to see what the percentage of loyal customers seems to be who are interested in buying it before they even release photos or specs of it.
I am still on my iPhone 3G, running 3.1.something. It's got a few broken pixels but it still works well for what I use it for: phone, text, e-mail, Twitter and maps. The only thing I feel I would want from later OSs or iPhones are background audio on radio apps (i.e. multi-tasking) and the MLB app. So I've no need to upgrade immediately.
But, when the iPhone 5 comes out, my phone will be four years old -- long enough, I figure. So I plan to upgrade -- if only to use the MLB app next season.
My wife's phone is due for an upgrade. She has the 4, I have the 4S. I will upgrade her phone, but I am not sure who will actually get the new phone. Probably her this time.
That's my plan. I got the Verizon iPhone 4 when it first came out, so I'm eligible for an upgrade this fall, when most of us expect the next iPhone to be released. I only have 16GB on this phone, and I'm planning to upgrade to 32GB with the new phone. I hope to sell this one to cover the cost of the new one, unless my husband decides he wants it!
I'm pretty happy with my iPhone 4. The main upgrade I'd like is faster web browsing with Verizon. A bigger screen, if it can be accomplished without making the phone too much bigger, would be wonderful.
MacGeekAZ
I'm pretty happy with my iPhone 4. The main upgrade I'd like is faster web browsing with Verizon. A bigger screen, if it can be accomplished without making the phone too much bigger, would be wonderful.
MacGeekAZ
I have a 4 and skipped the 4S, so YES I will be getting the 5 pre order.
The only thing that would stop me is if the screen is the same size.
The only thing that would stop me is if the screen is the same size.
They are switching for the whole package. That being said, Android does suit many people well.
The truth about the 4.3"+ screens is A) to just be different from the iPhone, and B) to hide that massive battery needed for 4G LTE.
I disagree with the "truth". If it was true a 4.3" screen was hide the battery then there wouldnt be 4" LTE devices. Like the Droid 4, Samsung strat, and I think there is a few LG phones.
Not getting it, unless it comes close to the parameters I have on my Note, which I just upgraded to from an iPhone 4.
BTW, terrible poll.
BTW, terrible poll.
I'm curious what percentage of iPhone users (any model) are planning on buying the next product (be it iPhone 5, iPhone HD, etc, whatever they call it). I'm interested to see what the percentage of loyal customers seems to be who are interested in buying it before they even release photos or specs of it.
It all depends if it has a larger screen (3.5 is small no matter what the fanboys say) and a fresh iOS update.
Unless they decide to up the upgrade date for some reason, i have to wait till June 2013 for a contract upgrade. At that point if Apple truly is on an october release timeline, i will hold out for the next few months and get iPhone 2 phones from now.
It will most likely be another bump of whatever comes out this year like the 4s was to the 4. But i think i've kind of gotten myself on that timeline as i had the 3GS, and now the 4s.
It will most likely be another bump of whatever comes out this year like the 4s was to the 4. But i think i've kind of gotten myself on that timeline as i had the 3GS, and now the 4s.
Absolutely 100% this.
Times are changing and Apple designers & Apple as a company should be paying attention to this; the general consensus on the internet (from polls I've seen) is that 4"+ is a much better screen size than 3.5"
Most of the people that say "3.5" is perfect" are just apologists, if Apple had started with a 2" screen they'd argue that that was perfect as well.
Personally, I'll be waiting until the keynote to decide if I upgrade to the iPhone or to a different device, LTE only as an upgrade is a no-go for me as I'm in the UK. However, a redesign with a bigger screen? I'd consider it then.
Me and my Wife was talking about this the other night. I told her if the next iPhone doesn't go up in screen size at least .5, redesign and a decent spec bump I'm not purchasing the next iPhone. Don't get me wrong the iPhone does everything I need and more, but its time for a change, give it to us Apple!