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Like the new phone but think I'll pass

Moccasin

Moccasin

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Mar 21, 2011
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Newcastle, UK
Given that it looks unlikely that the iPhone5 will be able to operate on all the expected UK LTE wavelengths (O2 & Vodafone will be vying for 800 & 2600MHz) and the likely timescale for implementation in many parts of the country that I spend my time in, I'm thinking of waiting until next year.

The additional cost of the adapter (required for charging overnight), additional charging cables for when I travel etc, concern about resale value next year if incompatible with majority of new LTE services all combine to make me consider alternatives and save some money.

At the moment, I might either buy a 4S or just pay for battery replacement on my 4 and wait until next year to see how things go. Maybe spend the money saved on a holiday instead!

Am I being too negative?
 
The 4S is beautiful and I love it more and more everyday (not even joking). There is nothing "exclusive" about the 5. The 4S will get all its features.

I would kick my own ass if I purchased the 5.
 
Stetrain said:
Why is an adapter required to charge overnight? It comes with a charging cable and wall charger in the box.
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I have a bedside radio alarm which I use to charge overnight and which will need an adapter. Charging cable stays in my work bag for daytime or hotel charging as - due to a lot of use during train travel through areas of poor reception - my phone barely lasts half the day.

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I fully appreciate that this is just my use-case and others probably couldn't care less whether I buy or not. However I do feel the LTE concern is a valid one that has been discussed at length in the UK iPhone 5 thread.

It is a shame, as I like the design of the new model.
 
skysailing said:
The 4S is beautiful and I love it more and more everyday (not even joking). There is nothing "exclusive" about the 5. The 4S will get all its features.

I would kick my own ass if I purchased the 5.
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Yes, when you install iOS6, your iPhone 4S will magically become thinner, sleeker, longer, and faster - just like the iPhone 5.
 
Its a reasonable rationale.

The lack of support for 850/2600MHz spectrum means one of the biggest USPs of the phone is already missing and will never happen...unless you switch carriers which is rarely cheap to do.

And £25 for each adapter and cable starts to add up quickly.

The 4S is still one of the best iPhones to have, even more so with iOS 6 and the 4 isn't too far behind either.

shawnwich said:
Yes, when you install iOS6, your iPhone 4S will magically become thinner, sleeker, longer, and faster - just like the iPhone 5.
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I didn't know the 4S was a fat, slow, midget :confused:
 
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Moccasin said:
Given that it looks unlikely that the iPhone5 will be able to operate on all the expected UK LTE wavelengths (O2 & Vodafone will be vying for 800 & 2600MHz) and the likely timescale for implementation in many parts of the country that I spend my time in, I'm thinking of waiting until next year.

The additional cost of the adapter (required for charging overnight), additional charging cables for when I travel etc, concern about resale value next year if incompatible with majority of new LTE services all combine to make me consider alternatives and save some money.

At the moment, I might either buy a 4S or just pay for battery replacement on my 4 and wait until next year to see how things go. Maybe spend the money saved on a holiday instead!

Am I being too negative?
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Sounds reasonable, and rational to me.
Thinking the same thing. AT&T does not have LTE in my area, and I won't go to sprint or Verizon.

T-mobile has been a consideration; yet that has not been farmed in my area either.

My 4S is fine, and .5 inches is not going to make or brake me. i can afford to upgrade; but I am not certain it a good decision. After all, they are not going to charge me less for only being able to access their overloaded 3G data network.
 
shawnwich said:
Yes, when you install iOS6, your iPhone 4S will magically become thinner, sleeker, longer, and faster - just like the iPhone 5.
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The software will be the same, smart ass. Who would pay hundreds for that "groundbreaking hardware"? Oh yeah, you.

Save your money and buy the next gen.
 
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