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Other UK iPhone Air /17/17 Pro/ 17 Max/ Pre-Release, Order And Dispatch Thread
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I'm interested. But the more I've looked at the updates to the regular 17 you're getting 120hz, always on display, larger screen, thinner bezels, 256GB base storage, improved cameras, longer battery life. It's a really solid upgrade and £200 less than the Air.
The Air looks nice and yes you get a larger display and thinner chassis, but you also have shorter battery life, a worse single camera and a single earpiece speaker.
It's a tough one and I'm leaning more towards the regular given how good it is, and the added cost saving.
And I just know if I got the Air there will be a moment when my battery dies and I kick myself for paying more for this thing when the regular model would still be working.
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It is tough to justify the purchase with the amount of missing features and/or lack off...
I’ve used them many times. Only one bad experience when they offered a lower price once they’d got my device. I forget the details. I was annoyed at the time but I think they were being strict with their rules. I used them again. I used to check them and Music Magpie and go with whoever offered more.
I now just use CeX. It’s completely hassle-free.
(Though for my Air purchase I am using Apple’s own programme because with BPF they apply the credit immediately.)
I've pre arranged my preorder or whatever it is called with apple today, 512gb pro in cosmic orange with an orange silicone case. 🍊
I think I'm going to be (possibly) foolish and go for iPhone Air, 512GB, Cloud White.
I'm a sucker for minimalist, classic Apple designs and I think the form factor is too hard to resist at least trying out.
The 6.5" screen is a great middle point between the regular Pro and Pro Max, the design looks stunning, it's still got the new front camera and a decent 48MP back camera (the lens I use 90% of the time anyway).
I never use the speakers personally (always AirPods), and if the battery and/or cameras let me down, I'll just use O2 Switch Up to go back to Pro or Pro Max in December after 90 days.
I spat & puked on the Cosmic Orange initially but guess what ?
Even though it’s the same colour as a Sainsbury’s carrier bag, or a Just Eat container?
Even though I'm now team Pixel I'm still around 😆@Fried_Gold Im glad you are around. Familiar face
How does the returns work on BPF?
Is it as simple as going to store with in 14 days and return the device?
Is it as simple as going to store with in 14 days and return the device?
Sorry if this is covered on pages 1-14, just a UK FYI - when I did the "get ready for preorder" piece, it asked for payment details - previous years i've used apple pay and it didn't do anything else.
This year I was on the macbook (no AP setup) so did via credit card. It did a full request to my bank for the amount then, I had to approve in the bank app etc. It definitely showed the amount of the order in the bank app, albeit it wasnt a hold since the available balance didn't change (hadnt seen that before).
Not sure if this is new this year (pre-checking bank stuff) or just a quirk of credit card rather than Apple Pay. I still have to complete on friday, and select delivery / collection etc.
This year I was on the macbook (no AP setup) so did via credit card. It did a full request to my bank for the amount then, I had to approve in the bank app etc. It definitely showed the amount of the order in the bank app, albeit it wasnt a hold since the available balance didn't change (hadnt seen that before).
Not sure if this is new this year (pre-checking bank stuff) or just a quirk of credit card rather than Apple Pay. I still have to complete on friday, and select delivery / collection etc.
I caved and pre-ordered in silver but will cancel that for blue. Annoyed at how little Apple are willing to offer as a trade in for my 13 Pro even though in my view it’s in a very good state. Just £220.
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Pretty sure you hand it back and Apple sort out the loan side of things
I had pre ordered pro 512gb / with AirPod pro 3
Changed the order now just for the phone as states 24/9 for the AirPods to be delivered if ordered separately …
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Edit just did a separate order - hopefully can pick up both at same time !
Changed the order now just for the phone as states 24/9 for the AirPods to be delivered if ordered separately …
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Edit just did a separate order - hopefully can pick up both at same time !
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According the eye strain thread only the Pro models have the setting to disable PWM. Which means my decision to go for the Pro and not the other models was accidentally correct. Also leaving my upgrade until the 17 Pro was also accidentally correct as that’s the first thing I’ll be doing turning off PWM.
It will blend in nicely with an Easy Jet air hostess uniform 🙂