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bluewomble88

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Oct 9, 2009
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I know it's just a phone but, c'mon, this is poor from Apple

No Sapphire display, protruding camera, FUGLY back case, no 4" model, 16GB base unit, protruding camera (yes, it's a big deal), too thin, no significant improvement to battery technology, nothing screaming "wow".
It goes on and on.

Not to mention the live feed was really annoying and made the whole unveiling even more unwhelming. The Chinese translator ruined whatever I was able to see and they couldn't even get the music right before the event started.

So, I have a dilemma. I am on 3 (UK) and I can upgrade. I've had a 5 for two years but I just do not want to get a 6 for another two years. I really think the 6s might fix a lot of the design problems with this model so I want to switch my upgrade cycle. The thing is, my 5 is failing so I must change it. Is there anywhere I can get a 5s on just a one-year deal?
 
The live feed was truly a let down. I missed the first half hour-ish with it going out and starting over. I am going to reserve judgement on the actual products announced until I can go back and watch the entire thing over again, hopefully tonight.

But geez, the live feed was terrible.
 
Don't fool yourself, all S-verions have kept the same physical aspects of their predecessor. Hence, the 6S will have the same design and protruding camera, and limited battery compartment.
 
bluewomble88 said:
I know it's just a phone but, c'mon, this is poor from Apple

No Sapphire display, protruding camera, FUGLY back case, no 4" model, 16GB base unit, protruding camera (yes, it's a big deal), too thin, no significant improvement to battery technology, nothing screaming "wow".
It goes on and on.

Not to mention the live feed was really annoying and made the whole unveiling even more unwhelming. The Chinese translator ruined whatever I was able to see and they couldn't even get the music right before the event started.

So, I have a dilemma. I am on 3 (UK) and I can upgrade. I've had a 5 for two years but I just do not want to get a 6 for another two years. I really think the 6s might fix a lot of the design problems with this model so I want to switch my upgrade cycle. The thing is, my 5 is failing so I must change it. Is there anywhere I can get a 5s on just a one-year deal?
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Except that the new processor is 25% faster while using half the power, which results in 25%-50% more battery life.
 
Well... to be honest, I'm pretty excited.

Apple just released the best phone available right now. Meaning the iPhone 6 Plus. I'm definitely going to get it sooner or later. It kind of killed the iPad for me.

Seems like my perfect combo for upcoming year will be: 15" rMBP, iPhone 6 Plus and :apple:watch. :cool:
 
fanchee said:
The live feed was truly a let down. I missed the first half hour-ish with it going out and starting over. I am going to reserve judgement on the actual products announced until I can go back and watch the entire thing over again, hopefully tonight.

But geez, the live feed was terrible.
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I need to watch the keynote before I can form an opinion on anything. The crappy live stream really ruined the whole experience for me. I gave up after after 30 minutes.
 
bluewomble88 said:
I know it's just a phone but, c'mon, this is poor from Apple

No Sapphire display, protruding camera, FUGLY back case, no 4" model, 16GB base unit, protruding camera (yes, it's a big deal), too thin, no significant improvement to battery technology, nothing screaming "wow".
It goes on and on.

Not to mention the live feed was really annoying and made the whole unveiling even more unwhelming. The Chinese translator ruined whatever I was able to see and they couldn't even get the music right before the event started.

So, I have a dilemma. I am on 3 (UK) and I can upgrade. I've had a 5 for two years but I just do not want to get a 6 for another two years. I really think the 6s might fix a lot of the design problems with this model so I want to switch my upgrade cycle. The thing is, my 5 is failing so I must change it. Is there anywhere I can get a 5s on just a one-year deal?
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complaining just to complain? The 64 gig is 100$ more so no need to complain its 100$...
4" is too small. If you like your phone now keep it no need to upgrade. too thin? Really? How do you know there isn't better battery life? Have you used the phone already? The battery is bigger also. Little ring around the camera is a non issue.
Stop complaining. breath a little.
 
bluewomble88 said:
I know it's just a phone but, c'mon, this is poor from Apple

No Sapphire display, protruding camera, FUGLY back case, no 4" model, 16GB base unit, protruding camera (yes, it's a big deal), too thin, no significant improvement to battery technology, nothing screaming "wow".
It goes on and on.

Not to mention the live feed was really annoying and made the whole unveiling even more unwhelming. The Chinese translator ruined whatever I was able to see and they couldn't even get the music right before the event started.

So, I have a dilemma. I am on 3 (UK) and I can upgrade. I've had a 5 for two years but I just do not want to get a 6 for another two years. I really think the 6s might fix a lot of the design problems with this model so I want to switch my upgrade cycle. The thing is, my 5 is failing so I must change it. Is there anywhere I can get a 5s on just a one-year deal?
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I am afraid that the days of "WOW" are getting harder to come by. Only so much to expect these days. Problem here is that too many believed the rumors!
 
Every year we see similar threads about how disappointed they are. The 5s had its share of people who were disappointed.

I think the problem is people get so hyped up, and their expectations start exceeding reality.
 
meechy said:
Buy something else then. No one is forcing you to buy it
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Well, that isn't much of an option.

I've invested a fair bit of money into some essential apps that I use regularly. I am unwilling to reinvest (and relearn) on another platform for similar functionality.
 
I just noticed too that the iPhone 6 doesn't even support LTE-Advanced. Also, it's missing two LTE bands.. 12, and which ever one is 2600Mhz. WTF.
 
bluewomble88 said:
Well, that isn't much of an option.

I've invested a fair bit of money into some essential apps that I use regularly. I am unwilling to reinvest (and relearn) on another platform for similar functionality.
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Then stay with your existing phone. It's not like it became broken as of 10am Pacific time today.
 
Skylitfly said:
Well... to be honest, I'm pretty excited.

Apple just released the best phone available right now. Meaning the iPhone 6 Plus. I'm definitely going to get it sooner or later. It kind of killed the iPad for me.

Seems like my perfect combo for upcoming year will be: 15" rMBP, iPhone 6 Plus and :apple:watch. :cool:
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Exactly. The 5.5" has made me lose interest in the iPad. I will use my 27" iMac if I need a bigger screen. The 5.5" with the :apple:watch is the perfect combo IMO.
 
fanchee said:
The live feed was truly a let down. I missed the first half hour-ish with it going out and starting over. I am going to reserve judgement on the actual products announced until I can go back and watch the entire thing over again, hopefully tonight.

But geez, the live feed was terrible.
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Worst live streaming ever from Apple, I'am very disappointed :mad:
 
Newtons Apple said:
I am afraid that the days of "WOW" are getting harder to come by. Only so much to expect these days. Problem here is that too many believed the rumors!
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It's true.

Plus Apple is more focused on making money and managing their ecosystem. This isn't 10 years ago where Apple needed to innovate.
 
Skylitfly said:
Well... to be honest, I'm pretty excited.

Apple just released the best phone available right now. Meaning the iPhone 6 Plus. I'm definitely going to get it sooner or later. It kind of killed the iPad for me.
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That is EXTREMELY arguable. A failed attempt to chatch-up would be a better description.

Apple pay is cool though.
 
Radiating said:
Except that the new processor is 25% faster while using half the power, which results in 25%-50% more battery life.
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Actually, that isn't correct. The majority of battery goes into powering the screen. Processors themselves spend 99% of their time at idle using next to no power so it's effect on prolonger battery life is minimal.
 
Nothing Apple does affects how I feel since I have no need to become emotionally attached.

Life's good, I'm neither impressed or disappointed.

Being ultimately familiar with how Apple operates, specific product details aside, I knew exactly what to expect today, and that's what Apple delivered.

It's just stuff, all of which Apple will stop supporting at some point like usual.
 
To be honest, I'm more disappointed in the difference in specs between the two phones, particularly the the fact that the 4.7 inch model lacks OIS in the camera and a sapphire display.

But what does excite me and what may prompt me to start moving to the digital wallet is Apple Pay. The fact that a number and not your credit card numbers and personal info are what is being transferred is a game-changer in my view. The fact that I don't need to worry about encryption or losing info to hackers is a big deal. And if my phone is lost or stolen, simply using Find My Phone will cancel all transactions...plus I won't have to scramble to cancel all my cards and all the associated headaches and worries that entails.

Very impressed.
 
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