The theoretical 4.7" model would be the same physical dimensions of the current iPhone 5s/5c, right? I really don't want my phone to be any wider than it currently is.
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I didn't think it could be in the same chassis at 4.7", it will need to go a bit wider unless Apple comes up with some amazing display technology.
Agreed!
Yet another anorexic iPhone...yawn! Jony Ive is part of the problem, not part of the solution. I would much rather have someone who lives in the real world design these things. The only "good news" is a rumor that there may be a mutiny brewing at Apple as there appear to be a number of people who are not happy with him and that he is not universally well regarded at the mother ship.
Personally, I'd rather have an iPhone designed by this forum (and left to the engineers to implement). I'd also rather see some people who understand what a kludge iOS is put in charge of fixing it.
That doesn't make sense. Those two TVs aren't even the same technology. If you asked whether I prefer an LCD panel 5mm thick or 20mm thick I'd say I don't care. Even if I'm hanging it on a wall.
Not a valid comparison. For an appliance for which ergonomics is less of a concern, yeah I'd want it as thin and light as possible.
I would not want a hammer to be as thin and light as possible. If they could design a sheet of paper that could drive in nails, I'd still opt for a traditional hammer.
There's a point in which hand held things are thin and light enough that most people wouldn't really care if it got a little thinner or may even find it uncomfortable.
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I do it all the time.2. More of a joke than anything (though I definitely do not want to see a monster phone).
I'd rather they keep trying to make it thinner. I don't need my battery to last a week. I charge every day and I'm not on my phone 24/7. I'd rather not have a fat phone in my pocket.
I really like this mockup. Large, minimal bezel, rounded edges, and hopefully a metal backing and not glass.
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You don't live in reality.
I really like this mockup. Large, minimal bezel, rounded edges, and hopefully a metal backing and not glass.
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You don't live in reality.
Why when it is unnecessary?
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You are plainly a marginal user who is in denial. Real users are always in search of a charge and frequently carry external power sources. The iPhone is so fragile that there is an enormous market for cases.
Denial is powerful. It is your reality.
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Next time you are in an Apple Store, ask to handle one of their phones that have the card scanner in it. There is no extra battery in it, but it is much more ergonomic than the retail product (and not slippery either). Put some more battery in there and you'd have a useful improvement.
I still reckon it looks more like a Galaxy Note now...
All Apple needs to change is their logo on the back, and we have ourselves a Samsung phone.
If Apple wasn't selling this in their stores, i'd be mistaking an true Note any day.
After all, the big screen now is just the same as everyone else...
The only thing difference is the software...
All Apple needs to change is their logo on the back, and we have ourselves a Samsung phone.
If Apple wasn't selling this in their stores, i'd be mistaking an true Note any day.
After all, the big screen now is just the same as everyone else...
The only thing difference is the software...
when it comes to a handheld device, no.
it makes it too hard to hold.
my iPhone 5 feels better in the leather case than naked.
maybe my hands are too big..
You forgot to say In my opinion or for my taste
So the ones that you don't have to carry with you (the ones that stay static somewhere on your walls or floors) is better to be as light and as thin as possible. But not the stuff that you carry on your hand or in your pocked? Sorry but to me doesn't make any sense!!
It's called personal preference! Surely I want the iPhone to be thinner (providing I still get the same or more battery life)! And something tells me I am not the only one. Thicker devices are not as attractive as thinner ones in my opinion. There is a reason why every year when technology makes it possible, companies design the devices thinner (tablets included)
Dude, never mind the technology used in them. That was not in the question. The question is, design wise..... which one would you rather have in your living room? Yeah, don't answer that, lol
Well it still has glass in the front and that breaks too.
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Yes it does.
ever seen a scifi movie? when they're as thin as paper.
if you think thinness is the only innovation apple produces, you haven't been paying attention.