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iPhone X 'notch' not noticeable

kagharaht said:
I watched a movie full screen. The Notch is there. I viewed a picture full screen. The Notch is there. I still like my iPhone X, but the Notch is there. lol
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This sums it up pretty well for me. And also expresses for me that the notch needs to be there for now. Apple could have given us a top bezel. And if they did, we would have people complaining that the symmetry is off and how horrible it is to have a top bezel and no bottom bezel. The notch is there. So is iOS :)
 
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My only issue with the notch is when viewing full screen videos ... it’s intrusive. It may only be one usage scenario amongst many, but that’s todays Apple ... the entire design isn’t considered, in years gone by the fact the notch interferes with the users content would most likely have been enough to see it booted out of touch.
 
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The Notch™ is there because Apple stubbornly wanted a "edge-to-edge" display on their phone. But to fulfill this vision, they needed to add a notch which means it's not an edge-to-edge display. It's simply a contradiction. The iPhone X does NOT have an edge-to-edge display.

The Notch™ is only a necessity in the perspective of Apple promoting their new "unique" design. If they really did value great functional design they would realize that they've failed on the symmetry aspect. $1000 for a smartphone that can't utilize its display decently in landscape mode.

If people can live with the notch, fair enough. But it's a design compromise, so please don't actively defend it. It's embarrassing.
 
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WashupDawg said:
If people can live with the notch, fair enough. But it's a design compromise, so please don't actively defend it. It's embarrassing.
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I imagine the people who bought the x and claim to not have an issue with the notch are customers who like the idea of having the newest iPhone and a bigger screen but don’t actually view media in a way that utilizes the “bigger” screen or full screen.

There’s nothing wrong with that but I agree when you try to defend the notch this guy comes to mind.
 
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WashupDawg said:
The Notch™ is there because Apple stubbornly wanted a "edge-to-edge" display on their phone. But to fulfill this vision, they needed to add a notch which means it's not an edge-to-edge display. It's simply a contradiction. The iPhone X does NOT have an edge-to-edge display.
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This.

Customers aren’t even getting what they paid for when apple advertises their product in this way.

Steve would’ve never...
 
Raist3001 said:
This sums it up pretty well for me. And also expresses for me that the notch needs to be there for now. Apple could have given us a top bezel. And if they did, we would have people complaining that the symmetry is off and how horrible it is to have a top bezel and no bottom bezel. The notch is there. So is iOS :)
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Because Whatever Apple does it’s never good enough for the consumer. Or, it’s just never good enough for those on a tech forum that continually find things to complain about, which doesn’t change anything. I mentioned it before, some of these things are so frivolous to complain about, others need to literally find a reason that Apple why didn’t meet their expectations over an iPhone, because Apple should be “Perfect”. As if Apple supposed to please every iPhone consumer with every design and function with an iPhone.
 
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Relentless Power said:
Because Whatever Apple does it’s never good enough for the consumer. Or, it’s just never good enough for those on a tech forum that continually find things to complain about, which doesn’t change anything. I mentioned it before, some of these things are so frivolous to complain about, others need to literally find a reason that Apple why didn’t meet their expectations over an iPhone, because Apple should be “Perfect”. As if Apple supposed to please every iPhone consumer with every design and function with an iPhone.
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There are plenty of great Apple products, a lot people however don't think the X is one of those. If people get upset by hearing this from members perhaps they should just move along and let those of us that like debating the pros (the X does have some) and cons of a device carry on.
 
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pastaman321 said:
There are plenty of great Apple products, a lot people however don't think the X is one of those. If people get upset by hearing this from members perhaps they should just move along and let those of us that like debating the pros (the X does have some) and cons of a device carry on.
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I can make the same argument that a lot of people think the iPhone X is one of those products that is great regardless of the notch. No one Is contesting Apple doesn’t make great products, otherwise, what would be the point of an Apple related forum for those who are enthusiasts? This Is a forum for discussion, and being dismissive telling others to carry-on is unnecessary just because you believe they might be “Upset.” Throughout this whole thread there has been discussion about the likes and dislikes regarding the notch, there are valid arguments to both cases. But sometimes rehashing and reiterating the same point isn’t conducive to discussion either. Either way, there is nothing wrong with a counter argument, as long as it’s relative to the topic. Rather you agree with that or not, that’s your prerogative.
 
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Relentless Power said:
being dismissive telling others to carry-on is unnecessary just because you believe they might be “Upset.” Throughout this whole thread there has been discussion about the likes and dislikes regarding the notch, there are valid arguments to both cases. But sometimes rehashing and reiterating the same point isn’t conducive to discussion either. Either way, there is nothing wrong with a counter argument, as long as it’s relative to the topic. Rather you agree with that or not, that’s your prerogative.
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I am all for debate but draw the line at a certain point. People are free to dislike the X and have a discussion about it. I've went round and round with a few notch haters but they are able to have a rational and adult discussion about it..

The online tantrums over it get tiresome... If someone does not like the X then it's pretty simple right? Don't buy it. I didn't buy the 8 Plus, or the 7 Plus or the 6 Plus because for me, it's to large of a phone yet I don't posts negativity towards it in every Plus thread in existence..

I am all for an open, adult and rational discussion on it but some just can't bring themselves to that point.. I dig the notch and it does not bother me at all. If that makes be be the guy in the commercial photo posted earlier then so be it I suppose.
 
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Relentless Power said:
I can make the same argument that a lot of people think the iPhone X is one of those products that is great regardless of the notch. No one Is contesting Apple doesn’t make great products, otherwise, what would be the point of an Apple related forum for those who are enthusiasts? This Is a forum for discussion, and being dismissive telling others to carry-on is unnecessary just because you believe they might be “Upset.” Throughout this whole thread there has been discussion about the likes and dislikes regarding the notch, there are valid arguments to both cases. But sometimes rehashing and reiterating the same point isn’t conducive to discussion either. Either way, there is nothing wrong with a counter argument, as long as it’s relative to the topic. Rather you agree with that or not, that’s your prerogative.
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Agreed, the reality is though when it comes to tech, phones attract the lowest common denominator so any form of debate on the devices is practically impossible.
 
WashupDawg said:
But to fulfill this vision, they needed to add a notch which means it's not an edge-to-edge display. It's simply a contradiction. The iPhone X does NOT have an edge-to-edge display.
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To fulfill their vision, apple did not need to give us a notch. They could have given us small bezels at the top and bottom of the display. Like the GS8/9. Personally, the X looks so much sexier than the Galaxy.

The Notch™ is only a necessity in the perspective of Apple promoting their new "unique" design.
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You don''t understand why the notch exists.

But it's a design compromise, so please don't actively defend it. It's embarrassing.
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So you can actively criticize it?
 
I have an iPhone X. The notch is the trade-off Apple went with to give as much screen size while keeping body size to a minimum. I like the result over the plus size iPhones. If you want to paint me as a notch lover, go ahead. I like the X and don't care one way or the other about the notch.
To the people that are constantly complaining about the notch, it's there, quit wasting your energy. If/when Apple does away with it, you can rejoice.
 
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raqball said:
I am all for an open, adult and rational discussion on it but some just can't bring themselves to that point.. I dig the notch and it does not bother me at all. If that makes be be the guy in the commercial photo posted earlier then so be it I suppose..
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I can respect this response.

People act like people who don’t like he notch are nitpicking. If you like it you like it if you don’t you don’t but can’t deny that it is there. It’s supposed to disappear or not be noticeable after an hour yet here we are months later. I still hate watching videos in full screen on the best iPhone ever...
 
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I have had the iPhone X since day 1 and I notice the notch every single day.
If Apple released a 'notchless' OLED iPhone then I would get rid of the iPhone X immediately. Who in their right mind wants a notch?

Unfortunately this is the best Apple have got right now (in terms of an OLED iPhone) so I just live with it.
 
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I get that people put up with the notch because they want the edge to edge screen. I don’t get that people either wanted a notch or actively like the notch.
 
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mgmtpills said:
I have had the iPhone X since day 1 and I notice the notch every single day.
If Apple released a 'notchless' OLED iPhone then I would get rid of the iPhone X immediately. Who in their right mind wants a notch?
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You literally have to hold the phone in front of your face and make sure the notch is at the top to unlock your iPhone. How can you not notice the notch?
 
russelljg said:
I get that people put up with the notch because they want the edge to edge screen. I don’t get that people either wanted a notch or actively like the notch.
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If my choice is the notch OR a larger phone with top and bottom bezel design, like the S8/S9, I'll take the notch and a smaller phone size 10 times out of 10...
 
raqball said:
If my choice is the notch OR a larger phone with top and bottom bezel design, like the S8/S9, I'll take the notch and a smaller phone size 10 times out of 10...
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Based on this preference I assume you’ve previously never owned any iOS device that has had much larger bezels?

Is it more of a phone issue thing or a amount of bezel issue?
 
eyeseeyou said:
Based on this preference I assume you’ve previously never owned any iOS device that has had much larger bezels?
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I said I'd rather have a larger screen in a smaller form factor.. I've wanted this for a while as I am into smaller phones but always had to sacrifice screen size in order to have them.

I've never owned a Plus iPhone and never would due to it's size. My 1st iPhone was the 4, then the 4S, 5, 5S, 6, 6S, 7 and the 8 for 2 weeks before trading it for the X. I've also had the SE mixed in there.

I want a large screen in a small form factor. The X accomplishes that thanks to the notch.
 
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raqball said:
I said I'd rather have a larger screen in a smaller form factor.. I've wanted this for a while as I am into smaller phones but always had to sacrifice screen size in order to have them.

I've never owned a Plus iPhone and never would due to it's size. My 1st iPhone was the 4, then the 4S, 5, 5S, 6, 6S, 7 and the 8 for 2 weeks before trading it for the X. I've also had the SE mixed in there.

I want a large screen in a small form factor. The X accomplishes that thanks to the notch.
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Having a larger screen and smaller phone was 2 of my motivations to at an x although I don’t “feel” like the screen on the is noticeable bigger than a non plus or Plus iPhone in terms of usable or viewable screen real estate.

The third selling point for me was the camera which is a higher priority for me over the larger screen.

That being said satisfying 2 out of 3 wants still had me sold although I feel like the notch was a compromise and will be removed in the next year or two.
 
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