All those options.. Exactly why Apple was doing bad, and what Steve fixed to make Apple great again. Just focus on a few products.. And not have zillion versions of it..
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On a side tangent.
When I upgraded from my 16 gig 5S to a 6S+ the guy at Best Buy said they didn't have any 128's only 16 or 64.
He said that Apple only had 128 for launch and they haven't received a shipment of 128's since launch last year. Can anyone confirm this story that 128's are very rare? I wonder even if they have 256 option that will be impossible to find
When I upgraded from my 16 gig 5S to a 6S+ the guy at Best Buy said they didn't have any 128's only 16 or 64.
He said that Apple only had 128 for launch and they haven't received a shipment of 128's since launch last year. Can anyone confirm this story that 128's are very rare? I wonder even if they have 256 option that will be impossible to find
No it's not. But it's way better than an iMac with a 5400rpm hard drive. That's not making storage small but slow. Which should be considered a computer crime. Where is the FBI when you need it?
An early adopter? Why would someone like you complain about wasting his money?
You're right. Not everyone uses the camera, apps, or other storage-intensive features of the iPhone. But then, why do they need such a powerful phone in the first place? Keep in mind we're talking about Apple's flagship products here. Other than "profit margins", why else should they design an all-powerful phone around the least common denominator?
As my satirical signature suggests, you could probably find people who would be OK with an iPhone that has free storage as low as half a GB. But again, why design it for these people? The only answer is simply "because they can".
Having 32GB base storage doesn't hurt those who are fine with 16GB. Seriously, it almost sounds like you're suggesting that increasing storage would be detrimental to them. Worst case scenario, they have more storage than they'll ever need in their phone's lifespan.
So again, why not design the flagship phone with the power users in mind? You state that some people don't need apps or the camera, but regardless if each specific person uses them or not, every 16GB model still has the same specs.
For people like my mom and sister, who only download a few apps and use the camera once in a while, they don't need more than 16GB either. So instead of going out and buying the 6S that has more powerful features than they'll ever need, they went and saved some money and bought a 5S each, which is still a plenty powerful and capable phone.
Apple *shouldn't* design the base model 7 around "light users" because they would already have a middle-tier iPhone (which would be the 6S) and a low-end tier iPhone (which would be the 6/SE) for said light users. And if a light user wants to buy the latest and greatest iPhone anyway, great. Now they have 32GB which again, doesn't hurt them in any way.
And yes, I know why Apple is continuing with 16GB. People buy it up, and they have no real reason to increase it because they can get away with it. The only way to vote is with your wallet, yeah. Still, it makes me bitter when I see Samsung release their phone with 32GB base and expandable storage (not to mention that several retailers with offering a free 64GB SD card with purchase, at launch). If wanting a modest increase in base storage, from a premium company, makes me "entitled", "cheap" (lol), or some other derogatory term, than OK. But in 2016 (yes, the year does play a part in it) I think 32GB base isn't an outlandish request.
That'd be nice. I had to buy an iCloud subscription just so I could get access to all my Photos stuff on my phone. It'd be nice if I could store all my music, all my photos, and (realistically) a bunch of my favourite TV shows/films on my phone. But also realistically I don't think Apple will go beyond 128gb for the foreseeable future.
That makes sense. If you have more space, why not make use of it and make more money with some upselling. Of course, it would be a good idea for Apple to reduce the size (by reducing the bezel) of the Plus/Pro to make it more appealing to some.
This year, 10% thicker. Thick is in, baby!
[doublepost=1458160995][/doublepost]How about a Micro-SD slot that can only be accessed for $49.99 at the Genius Bar, and they would only install their own brand of memory card?
[doublepost=1458160995][/doublepost]How about a Micro-SD slot that can only be accessed for $49.99 at the Genius Bar, and they would only install their own brand of memory card?
This! Come on guys (you present at the keynote)! Give 'em hell! so that iPhone 7s won't come with 16GB base storage.
Well, that's practically what they do. You can think of the 64 GB model as a 16 GB model with a microSD 48 GB card (only very, very fast).
Let me guess, Apple. The base model will still be 16GB.
It's pathetic enough to still be selling a 16GB device in the year 2016 for $650.
Honestly, I was literally stunned when Apple announced, with a straight face, that the 6S would still have 16GB as the base model. I couldn't believe it. I was hoping for a "JK" but they just kept going.
For a phone with a 4K video camera, 16GB won't suffice even for the most basic users.
Yet the Apple Koolaid drinkers will say something inane like "but...Apple is so wonderful that they give us the option to pay more for more storage! How great is that!?" I feel like I'm living in some alternate creepy Orwellian universe when talking with these people.
It's pathetic enough to still be selling a 16GB device in the year 2016 for $650.
Honestly, I was literally stunned when Apple announced, with a straight face, that the 6S would still have 16GB as the base model. I couldn't believe it. I was hoping for a "JK" but they just kept going.
For a phone with a 4K video camera, 16GB won't suffice even for the most basic users.
Yet the Apple Koolaid drinkers will say something inane like "but...Apple is so wonderful that they give us the option to pay more for more storage! How great is that!?" I feel like I'm living in some alternate creepy Orwellian universe when talking with these people.
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No it’s not. Design follows function, not features. Lightness, to an extent, does not make the iPhone function better or worse. Making the iPhone slightly thicker to accommodate a larger battery, or eliminate protrusions, will not sacrifice function whatsoever. In the case of iPhones versions after 5s, the design has been compromising function.
My guess is this signals the 32/128/256 change that everyone will then complain is still not enough space at the lowest end.
Actually, I think most people would agree that 32gb is a more fair, considerate base model.
I'm tired of being gouged for storage by Apple, and may just switch to android due to that fact alone.
NAND storage technology has advanced so greatly the last few years that pretty soon a 32GB base model will seem ridiculous. We're approaching a time where most devices will come with 64GB as the base model.
Who wants to bet Apple will drag out the 32GB base model for many years after every other phone maker has switched to 64GB?
Honestly Apple's 16GB base model has really infuriated a lot of people and has caused a lot of damage to the brand. Apple should stop relying on screwing people over with bad specs (16GB, 5400rpm hard drives, etc) as a means to get people to pay more. What they should do instead is focus more on making the high end devices more attractive. Instead of gimping the low end devices with awful specs, improve the high end with even better specs (maybe a better camera for example). Apple's profit margins would take a very tiny hit in the short run, but in the long run Apple's brand would be improved and would likely result in more revenue over the long run.
AAPL shareholders should really be demanding that Apple start making it's base models better, or at least competitive. The best way to get people to shell out $100 or $200 more for the high-end models is to make the high end models better, not to artificially gimp the low end models with ridiculously low amounts of storage. If Apple included a higher megapixel camera on the high end, or something, that would produce a far more appealing reason to upgrade. People aren't stupid, and they are very tired of paying $100 for $5 more NAND flash.
Who wants to bet Apple will drag out the 32GB base model for many years after every other phone maker has switched to 64GB?
Honestly Apple's 16GB base model has really infuriated a lot of people and has caused a lot of damage to the brand. Apple should stop relying on screwing people over with bad specs (16GB, 5400rpm hard drives, etc) as a means to get people to pay more. What they should do instead is focus more on making the high end devices more attractive. Instead of gimping the low end devices with awful specs, improve the high end with even better specs (maybe a better camera for example). Apple's profit margins would take a very tiny hit in the short run, but in the long run Apple's brand would be improved and would likely result in more revenue over the long run.
AAPL shareholders should really be demanding that Apple start making it's base models better, or at least competitive. The best way to get people to shell out $100 or $200 more for the high-end models is to make the high end models better, not to artificially gimp the low end models with ridiculously low amounts of storage. If Apple included a higher megapixel camera on the high end, or something, that would produce a far more appealing reason to upgrade. People aren't stupid, and they are very tired of paying $100 for $5 more NAND flash.
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I already read how some people think 64 should be base. Also, I take it you don't find a huge value in iOS?
And due to the size of my iTunes library, I also need to manage spaces on my 128GB iPhone now.
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128GB is somewhat exclusive for Apple Store, I think. I can easily buy 128GB iPhone at stock, on Apple Store, without waiting.
When you fill out the memory on current 64-128 Gb iPhone to its max (with 1-2 Gb left) iPhone becomes laggy and unstable.
No desire to experience the same on the bigger and more expensive model and no reason to pay for it since you can't actually fully use it.
No desire to experience the same on the bigger and more expensive model and no reason to pay for it since you can't actually fully use it.
You guys all realize that the reduction is in X and Y dimensions.
Z height might be a bigger factor for thickness....
Z height might be a bigger factor for thickness....
Well than the function is to hold the handheld computer for a prolonged period of time and lightness is the design aspect that makes it (work better) easier on the muscle. Another function is to be able put the phone in a shirt pocket and the smaller and lighter the phone is the less bulge and drag it bears on the shirt. And so on ...
Well here's hoping that Apple will make the iPhone base 8 gigs to keep the corporate types happy. With the 5 gigs of cloud space it ought to be enough for anybody, right?
You hope the audience boos if Apple puts 16GB base storage in what is supposed to be a cheaper phone? Honestly there's no logic behind it, especially when you consider it would be cheaper than a 6s base model with more storage. It's just not gonna happen. Maybe with the 7, but I honestly believe they'll change the iPad before the iPhone.