There will 2 models with 4 inch screen, makes sense to keep 3.5 to cover that segment. Also bringing in 6 with 4.85 inch..
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This is the only way I'll be able to upgrade from my 3G, so screw all the haters. I can't afford $580 for a phone.
Blame that on Apple! they set a new standard for aesthetics by moving away from plastic over the years. Based on their current aesthetic standards, a plastic product may seem a step backwards.
Speak for yourself, I do NOT want a bigger screen for my phone.
I am aware that a lot of people would like a bigger screen, but that does not mean ALL people do.
And coming to the the rather tiresome subject of fragmentation. The BBC ( a public broadcasting company for the UK and N.I.) were recently often criticised
for providing a better iPlayer (on demand service) for iOS than for Android.
Their response was that it was easier for them (and cheaper) to optimise the app for iOS as it caters for fewer screen sizes and far less different hardware.
So wishing for loads of different screen sizes is also wishing for lower quality experience regarding app experience.
This is not going to work in my country.
I'm in Brazil. Apple considers it a market important enough to build a factory here. We don't have contracts like the Americans do; we almost always buy phones off contract.
Right now, the cheapest iPhone 4 (not the 4S, the 4) costs R$ 1.099,00, which is more or less US$ 550,00.
The cheapest iPhone 4S costs R$ 1.699,00, or more or less US$ 850,00. The iPhone 5 isn't even being sold in Apple's Online store here, but phone companies sell the cheapest one for R$ 2.399,00, or more or less US$ 1.200,00.
A "cheap" iPhone like the plastic one would not sell for less than US$ 500,00 here. It wouldn't really add much to Apple's current market around here.
I'm in Brazil. Apple considers it a market important enough to build a factory here. We don't have contracts like the Americans do; we almost always buy phones off contract.
Right now, the cheapest iPhone 4 (not the 4S, the 4) costs R$ 1.099,00, which is more or less US$ 550,00.
The cheapest iPhone 4S costs R$ 1.699,00, or more or less US$ 850,00. The iPhone 5 isn't even being sold in Apple's Online store here, but phone companies sell the cheapest one for R$ 2.399,00, or more or less US$ 1.200,00.
A "cheap" iPhone like the plastic one would not sell for less than US$ 500,00 here. It wouldn't really add much to Apple's current market around here.
Yea I'm going to get it no matter what it looks like. The 3G can't do anything right now except text, call, and music. Email is ok. Safari is god awfully slow. Almost no 3rd party apps work.
So something affordable has to be cheap and nasty? Got it
Yes. How else will I justify my yacht, Ferrari, and 200+ room mansion? Everything less is cheap and nasty. And yes, when a better Ferrari, yacht, and larger mansion come out, mine are now cheap and nasty by default. Luckily, I can upgrade the mansion.
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Believe you me, all the 911 owners are already disgusted seeing te peasants drive around in every other crappy model of Porsche. Those other models they make are why Porsche doesn't have a name like Ferrari, Lamborghini, Bugatti, etc.
At the risk of pizzing everyone off (ok, maybe not everyone) I will say that the world does not end at the US borders. I rarely see an iphone here (mexico) and in fact apple stuff is more expensive here in mexico. THIS might put the iphone in the hands of more mexican's, they would be smart to do it.
PS: It's not always about you.
PS: It's not always about you.
Sounds like Mexico prices.
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Jeez, what a snob. (Not you, the guy you quoted) Talk about a sereotypical apple owner.
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Jeez, what a snob. (Not you, the guy you quoted) Talk about a sereotypical apple owner.
People are grouching here saying they see no point in this phone. Although i always go for premium products, I for one welcome it. As some of us don't have the creature comforts others do and they should be given the opportunity to share a part of what makes Apple such a great brand particularly the robust app store.
In addition to this just like the Mini which many have also been nagging about, there is more choice for consumers rather than having a single tablet or phone being displayed in the store window. All I can say is bring it on, Apple needs a change to make a mark and dent in the market.
I feel exactly the opposite. Give me back my 3.5" screen!!!!! . At least make it a fricken option. The 4 inch looks too streched out. And don't even get me started about making it wider.