wondering why apple didn't simply use the design of the ipod touch, which is way more attractive than any iOS device so far 
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1st month preorder record should not be a problem. It is the sales number afterward that worries me.
I fear 5S would be the quickest one to tapers off on sales number, after early adopters and nerds scoop up the first lot, but Joe and Jane Average turn it down for something cheaper with better deals, especially if their apps are 'good enough' on any other platforms.
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First impression is everything.
Would you buy a phone that didn't work as expected when you demo it?
While you see that it's a demo device (and thus "molested") your average joe won't see anything else but a slow and choppy device with good specs.
And good specs != instant buy.
Not bashing the S4, but it's food for taught isn't it?
You are quoting DED? That clown? Now you're clutching straw.
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The good reason for Samsung to push its own store-within-a-store in Best Buy. They'll keep getting a raw deal if all they got for demo are the ones in carrier stores.
The retina iPad mini will also have phone capability
Yeah, let's all carry 7.9" devices and use them as phones. Facepalm.
It's actually a good point; a main difference between the mini and the "full size" iPads is that there's no cellular data connection option. I never opted for the 3G models, but I can see the mini branching into a wifi and 3G/4G set of models.
After outwaiting the iPhone until the 3GS, I have been on the 4S for contract reasons.
The 4S does everything I need it to do, which is probably the same for most users.
I don't want a bigger screen, but will upgrade to the 5S. It's still reasonable in size.
The spec hounds need to understand that the entire smartphone category has matured to a point where there isn't much "innovative" one can pack into it.
If anything the memory options need to go up and start at 32GB.
Some of the features spec hounds are claiming they must have I lived all my life without, so I am not missing a thing.
Never compare Android phones with iPhones, as that entire concept is of no interest to me.
They did a good job copying and whoever likes that can just buy Android phones.
Good to have options.
Complaining that a company doesn't offer all the options for ones personal preferences is ridiculous!
iPad about as Good as it Gets?
Personally, I'm waiting for the iPad 5 to come out before upgrading my iPad 2. I've tried to get the 128 a couple of times this year. For me the upgraded Camera of the iPad 4 and LTE were the main draw. However, ATT's LTE service pretty much sucks and when comparing them side by side, I just couldn't justify keeping it, especially since it was $1,000.
Has the iPad reached a point where there really much Apple can do with the hardware other than a few "useless" spec bumps?
Personally, I'm waiting for the iPad 5 to come out before upgrading my iPad 2. I've tried to get the 128 a couple of times this year. For me the upgraded Camera of the iPad 4 and LTE were the main draw. However, ATT's LTE service pretty much sucks and when comparing them side by side, I just couldn't justify keeping it, especially since it was $1,000.
Has the iPad reached a point where there really much Apple can do with the hardware other than a few "useless" spec bumps?
Do we have any pictures of the left side of the iPad 5 case? I'm curious if it will work with the Logitech ultrathin keyboard.
My intent is to _discuss_ not argue. I happen to be a huge smartphone enthusiast that enjoys all platforms for their various strengths. While I do have a slight brand bias towards Apple after two decades as a customer / shareholder, that doesn't impact my willingness to acknowledge their pros and cons.
The advantage Apples iPhone has in a demo environment is its settings are not subject to be as easily fiddled with as Androids. That's in the carriers retail stores. In Apple stores they are closely monitored & maintained constantly throughout the day as sales associates walk the floor. It's a brilliant strategy to showcase Apple products at their best.
The carrier "in-store" experience can't possibly be the same since not only do they have a large variety of phones, but their focus is purely sales volume, thus no one assures the phones are operating properly.
Android most certainly have their faults as does any platform including Apple. When posters here talk honestly about issues that's what the forum is for. It furthers our knowledge & enjoyment. Conversely when they just spew questionable criticisms for the purpose of being right or putting down a platform, that dilutes the good info provided by others.
At the end of the day it's having choices that matters. If Apple or any platform becomes too dominate, we the customers lose. I choose to be open to all due to my desire to continue to learn and advance my knowledge, through first hand experience with as many devices as I have time for.
Im not complaining at all. I'm not asking for apple to redesign or reinvent the iPhone. That's not what im saying. I am just stating the way I feel. And you're right, the entire smart phone market has matured to a point where there isn't much jaw dropping innovation left to pack in right now. And maybe that's why Im not as excited for the 5S as I want to be. I guess I just selfishly crave that feeling I used get before a keynote.
I don't think Apple is doing anything wrong. And ill be up at 3am to pre-order. I just don't like the feeling of not being as excited as I used to be.
would like supersized ipad too only make it so a bt keyboard AND bt trackpad will work with it! - would replace a desktop machine for writing and coding - just using the ipad as a monitor at times would be nice
The Mini has LTE though. The size of those things as a cell phone option is so bad because it cannot fit in a pocket. My Note II does, though.
Yes iPhone 4 and 4S is has an external antenna, but not the iPhone 5, I thought that's what was being talked about. And I have played with my brother-in-law's S4 quite about. The operating system is fast and the hardware specs are good, it just doesn't have that smoothness of an iPhone. Also the iPhones on display don't have a problem, and they get just as much molestation.
web usage are better indicators of who is dominating the market.
http://appleinsider.com/articles/13/07/27/samsung-has-not-dethroned-apple-in-mobile-profits?utm_source=loopinsight.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=Feed
Really starting to dig that smooth iPhone back...
Also, I've got an iPad mini atm, but if the weight loss is more than 30% on the big Daddy iPad I may be tempted to hustle back for the bigger screen.
Roll on September/October
Also, I've got an iPad mini atm, but if the weight loss is more than 30% on the big Daddy iPad I may be tempted to hustle back for the bigger screen.
Roll on September/October
The 3G/3GS is still my favorite form factor. It was so comfortable and small. It looks like the 5C might get some of the comfort back although probably not the latest and greatest hardware and features.
The 16 GB is an ideal size for someone wanting the cheapest iPad and who won't be wanting a whole load of apps etc on their iPad.
My mam has a 16GB iPad, she has a decent amount of apps, games, music (for her needs) and she still has a lot of space left.
For people with my mam's usage, it seems pretty pointless scraping the 16GB version and then people would then be paying for more storage that they would not use with the 32GB version.
cool review, but the only tablet from samsung which has my attention is the galaxy note 8, i'm just gonna wait a bit to see what all these tech giants are bringing this fall.
