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Reviews of the iPhone X out on 1st November
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Michael Fisher is very good, Detroit Borg does some good long in depth videos showing of device features, Pocket Now Daily are also good for the latest tech news.
Huh? So Apple won't sell practically anymore iPhone X's for the rest of the year plus most of next year? Won't that kind of put them out of business? I mean 3 consecutive quarters with 30% or more less revenue than the same period the prior year is kind of in technical investor parlance, "a train wreck."
No. If anything maybe 10-20% of people wanting X's have already bought. Plenty of buying to be had in the coming months.
Some random thoughts on reviewers or random YouTubers...
Best phone reviewer in the early days (pre-Michael Fisher on PocketNow) was Noah Kravitz on PhoneDog before he went through that lawsuit. Dude fell off the map since.
The Verge has mediocre reviewers once Josh T stopped doing them but changed the game with their cinematography. Before, dudes would just unbox it and show the device off a table. Others ended up copying The Verge's style.
Jon Rettinger is a nice guy but I simply don't understand some of his videos. A few months ago, he was praising Pixel XL. Now he is negative with Pixel 2 XL? Huh? Jon4Lakers needs some charisma too.
I want to see Karl Conrad and Jonathan Morrison arm wrestle. Karl looks like he would be a son of Tony Robbins. He knows how to give a big smile though.
Jonathan is that hot YouTuber guy with many female subscribers but photo bombs Krystal Key videos and looks like Rookie of the Year, Thomas Ian Nicholas. I just saw an American Pie marathon on IFC last week. No longer will his p***s be flaccid and unused!
I used to rag on JM's buddy, Austin Evans, but didn't realize Austin's condo got burned down a few years ago and lost alot of stuff.
Erica Griffin is about 27-28 with an operatic voice but like DetroitBorg, those videos are a bit too long. Should be 10-12 minutes, tops. Erica married such a dork.
I bet first reviews come from like Time Magazine or iJustine. Biased-iPhone users first to say all the positive.
I pretty much check all the YouTubers even Ash from C4ETech because he used to review Xiaomi phones that nobody else did or couldn't understand because of their thick Indian accent or don't understand Mandarin or Cantonese.
I don't really like Unbox Therapy or Flossy Carter. I avoid them. SoldierKnowsBest and UrAvgConsumer are ok but not my favs.
I stopped reading Anandtech reviews once the founder moved to work for Apple. I like how detailed and technical it is but would rather just watch a review than read it.
Avoid YouTube comments and Engadget. That's a feeding ground for Apple haters. Actually every site is filled with them including some here.
I admit sipping on that Apple haterade for years and you will find comments from me making fun of fanbases from all sides but I like Apple "hardware" and after service, so I decided to start liking them again.
Josh Vergara is also one my favs but he does Android Authority and doesn't really do iPhone reviews. Lanh Nguyen is too boring and too young but I guess they make a fun dynamic duo together.
Hate PhoneArena since John V. So biased. Only check on them for some news.
Nick Ackerman is kinda underrated although his "Let's Goooo" can get annoying.
MobileTechReviews puts me to sleep.
Krystal Key is a cute Latina babe. But I laugh at all the comments trying to hit on her. Lonely! That pretty much happens to all female reviewers.
I used to think iJustine was annoying af but I think she is a nice person and like her passion with Apple and Nintendo.
My daily tech news to read is GSM Arena and nothing else.
I swear Max Lee looks like one of my Korean friends.
Dave Lee is cool. Father of two. Reminds me of one of my good college buddies. Doesn't follow trends either. Like his laptop reviews.
I don't mind Jaime Rivera and Juan Carlos Bagnell. Actually JCB is one of my favs. Megapickles! Call me High-Me Lannister!
EverythingApplePro hyped up the X leading up to the announcement. He also tries to show off his body just to check on the iPhone's water-resistance. Has peacocks and is such a peacock.
SSSniperWolf is a babe. But she got some work done on her face like Megan Fox.
PhoneBuff and MKBHD are Android guys like me. David from PB makes the best speed and very good drop tests but his Nexus history was one of the best I had ever seen.
If I missed anyone, it's because I didn't find them memorable.
Best from 2009-2011: Noah Kravitz
Best since 2013: Michael Fisher
Lately, I just watch Game of Thrones or trailer REACTION videos. Tyrone Magnus and StruggleNation rules. Kevin Smith doesn't do them but always love his jokes and enthusiasm after he watches them.
I enjoyed reading this albeit I only know a handful of the reviewers, but can I just say “Jamie Lannister” has absolutely nothing on you, you’re indeed the Kingslayer
Totally agree with you! When they will pay for my iPhone then their reviews might matter to me.
IIRC, this is pretty typical and has been the the case for at least the last few years.
My YouTube subscriptions
Mr. Mobile
Dave Lee
ColdFusion
Metal Jesus Rocks
Tyrone Magnus
Imon Snow
That's about it. I really like Metal Jesus. Just some dude you can play retro games, drink beer, and head bang to metal. Someone who you can chill with on Wednesdays and Saturdays at Frank & Son out in City of Industry.
^ Been going there since 1999. Most of the male YouTubers and trolls are lonely nerds that play D&D and Magic: The Gathering in those places. But nerds are fun. One of my best friends was such a goober in college.
James Rolfe (Angry Video Game Nerd and Cinemassacre). SMH. I find Pierre Bernard's Recliner of Rage funnier. I have a few AVGN videos especially making fun of my Atari Jaguar but that's it. His face reaction looks annoying. Eww. I like Lord Karnage way more.
YouTube comments if you side with DC or Marvel, iOS or Android, PS4 or Xbone, certain sports teams and players is almost equivalent to the Mean Tweets towards celebrities.
Chris Pirillo looks like JJ Abrams' younger, but whinier brother.
For a time I followed Blunty3000 (Kevin Smith look-alike) until he started insulting every commenter. Not a good way to make money off YouTube by alienating your followers.
Justine Ezarik needs to settle down before her eggs rot. Stop collecting Amiibos! But hey, if no children isn't her happiness I wouldn't blame iJustine. I dodged a few bullets from paternity too or at least my bullets did!
Lia Shelesh (SSSniperWolf) only turned 25 recently and you can already tell she had alot of work on her face. She's hot but in a Human Barbie kinda hot.
Rudy Mancuso = Steve Trabajo. Pineapple: It's like Apple but a little crappier. A couple of these aren't reviewers.
I used to get multiple replies from Raychul Moore on YouTube or Twitter. She's cool. I like her and Imon Snow. Nerdy stuff but cool chicks.
I used to think Zack of JerryRigEverything is a robot. Like he could be the boyfriend to Siri, Alexa, and Cortana. I like how Zack opens them up like a surgeon. My father is like a MacGyver handyman and soldering is no big deal to him.
David Rahimi (PhoneBuff) who claims he has used Android since the G1 like UrAvgConsumer actually flatters iOS the best with his speed tests. Other than losing to Note8, iPhones' superior RAM management rules.
SuperSaf doesn't flatter much of iPhones' cameras. Neither did MKBHD last year with the blind test.
I'm telling you Saf loves Samsung and MKBHD isn't into iPhones. Neither is Michael Fisher, folks in Android Authority obviously, and Dave Lee. We have contrarian mentalities.
Folks like Jonathan Morrison, Austin Evans, Jaime Rivera, Justine Ezarik, Krystal Key, and Macgirl Erica Griffin are into iPhones. Yes, that Krystal Key that reviews Android devices.
I think Jon Rettinger is a nice guy and was one of the better ones in the early days. But make up your mind, dude. He creates videos just for click bait.
Mar-Kezz Brownlee is a Clippers fan like me which is cool but he was born the year I started to follow them. Good dude.
Rarely watch Danny Winget and Matthew Moniz, and only occasionally watch Tim Schofield. JimsReviewRoom is pretty underrated though.
I bet some of them have iPhone X already to review for a week but can't say anything about it. Legal matters. But an Apple engineer didn't listen.
Nov 1, multiple reviews and video reviews will drop nearly all at the same time like an orchestra. Some will have their's maybe a week or two later.
I expect Time Magazine, pro-Apple reviewers, and they will hire some professional photographer telling us how great the camera is like last year's 7 Plus only for other YouTubers to rebuke those claims.
You really can't formulate a valid opinion using a phone with only a week. I didn't start using and enjoying my iPhone SE until four months later.
PocketNow and Nick Ackerman have those afterbuzz reviews.
Watching the iPhone X intro is more addictive with higher replay value just because it make you salivate for it.
You know you want it even if you don't need it or can't afford it. Lust, lust, lust..
I remember watching the iPhone 4 intro video over and over on my iPhone 4 too. You just memorize the lines by watching it so much. The 4 & 5 had the best iPhone designs and intros. Gen 2. From 4 (freshman) to 5s (senior). The best generation, period.
Mr. Mobile
Dave Lee
ColdFusion
Metal Jesus Rocks
Tyrone Magnus
Imon Snow
That's about it. I really like Metal Jesus. Just some dude you can play retro games, drink beer, and head bang to metal. Someone who you can chill with on Wednesdays and Saturdays at Frank & Son out in City of Industry.
^ Been going there since 1999. Most of the male YouTubers and trolls are lonely nerds that play D&D and Magic: The Gathering in those places. But nerds are fun. One of my best friends was such a goober in college.
James Rolfe (Angry Video Game Nerd and Cinemassacre). SMH. I find Pierre Bernard's Recliner of Rage funnier. I have a few AVGN videos especially making fun of my Atari Jaguar but that's it. His face reaction looks annoying. Eww. I like Lord Karnage way more.
YouTube comments if you side with DC or Marvel, iOS or Android, PS4 or Xbone, certain sports teams and players is almost equivalent to the Mean Tweets towards celebrities.
Chris Pirillo looks like JJ Abrams' younger, but whinier brother.
For a time I followed Blunty3000 (Kevin Smith look-alike) until he started insulting every commenter. Not a good way to make money off YouTube by alienating your followers.
Justine Ezarik needs to settle down before her eggs rot. Stop collecting Amiibos! But hey, if no children isn't her happiness I wouldn't blame iJustine. I dodged a few bullets from paternity too or at least my bullets did!
Lia Shelesh (SSSniperWolf) only turned 25 recently and you can already tell she had alot of work on her face. She's hot but in a Human Barbie kinda hot.
Rudy Mancuso = Steve Trabajo. Pineapple: It's like Apple but a little crappier. A couple of these aren't reviewers.
I used to get multiple replies from Raychul Moore on YouTube or Twitter. She's cool. I like her and Imon Snow. Nerdy stuff but cool chicks.
I used to think Zack of JerryRigEverything is a robot. Like he could be the boyfriend to Siri, Alexa, and Cortana. I like how Zack opens them up like a surgeon. My father is like a MacGyver handyman and soldering is no big deal to him.
David Rahimi (PhoneBuff) who claims he has used Android since the G1 like UrAvgConsumer actually flatters iOS the best with his speed tests. Other than losing to Note8, iPhones' superior RAM management rules.
SuperSaf doesn't flatter much of iPhones' cameras. Neither did MKBHD last year with the blind test.
I'm telling you Saf loves Samsung and MKBHD isn't into iPhones. Neither is Michael Fisher, folks in Android Authority obviously, and Dave Lee. We have contrarian mentalities.
Folks like Jonathan Morrison, Austin Evans, Jaime Rivera, Justine Ezarik, Krystal Key, and Macgirl Erica Griffin are into iPhones. Yes, that Krystal Key that reviews Android devices.
I think Jon Rettinger is a nice guy and was one of the better ones in the early days. But make up your mind, dude. He creates videos just for click bait.
Mar-Kezz Brownlee is a Clippers fan like me which is cool but he was born the year I started to follow them. Good dude.
Rarely watch Danny Winget and Matthew Moniz, and only occasionally watch Tim Schofield. JimsReviewRoom is pretty underrated though.
I bet some of them have iPhone X already to review for a week but can't say anything about it. Legal matters. But an Apple engineer didn't listen.
Nov 1, multiple reviews and video reviews will drop nearly all at the same time like an orchestra. Some will have their's maybe a week or two later.
I expect Time Magazine, pro-Apple reviewers, and they will hire some professional photographer telling us how great the camera is like last year's 7 Plus only for other YouTubers to rebuke those claims.
You really can't formulate a valid opinion using a phone with only a week. I didn't start using and enjoying my iPhone SE until four months later.
PocketNow and Nick Ackerman have those afterbuzz reviews.
Watching the iPhone X intro is more addictive with higher replay value just because it make you salivate for it.
You know you want it even if you don't need it or can't afford it. Lust, lust, lust..
I remember watching the iPhone 4 intro video over and over on my iPhone 4 too. You just memorize the lines by watching it so much. The 4 & 5 had the best iPhone designs and intros. Gen 2. From 4 (freshman) to 5s (senior). The best generation, period.
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Agreed. And Past this point, all that matters is their own preferences for the phone and what they like or dislike about it. Then they make a decision if they keep it within the 14 day return period.
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The OP was (to my mind) about the first reviews. The ones were people have only had hands-on for a couple of days. They aren’t going to generate any more sales right now.
Reviews a month down the road, when people have more meaningful experience of the device and there is more availability; those reviews will matter.
Apple has certain outlets that are sure to have test phones for reviews for awhile.
Expect many of reviews to drop early Wednesday morning.
I hate those short half baked “reviews”. I hate equally YouTubers who can only describe hardware especifications and think of themselves as reviewers.
While I wouldn't mind seeing those reviews, I put much more stock from people on here and other "regular users" who have bought the phone. They will have a lot more time to put it through it's paces and let us know the positives/negatives of the phone out there in real world.
So while those soon to be released online reviews are interesting, I will put much more weight on how owners of the phone will review it when they get a chance to use it every day.
So while those soon to be released online reviews are interesting, I will put much more weight on how owners of the phone will review it when they get a chance to use it every day.
I always though reviews came out the Tuesday of launch week, so shouldn’t reviews come out tomorrow instead of Wednesday?
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