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Who here is also thrilled they went thicker and heavier with X?
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Yup very happy with it. There's a fine line when it comes to weight. Too heavy, feels clunky. Too light, feels cheap. The right amount of weight with solid materials is a win, and Apple got it done right in this case.
I agree the iPhone X is a very well-made device. But I strongly disagree with you that 7000 series aluminum is "Crappy". In terms of durability and resistance, the aluminum is excellent and also helps with weight reduction of a larger phone like the iPhone 7 Plus.
I was never a fan of how thing Apple keeps trying to go. Why? Because they sacrificed function to do it. I don't care about a few millimeters. How many would be okay with adding 2 millimeters of thickness for a headphone jack? I'm betting the majority. Thin isn't always better.
Design should be dictated by usability, not the other way around.
Design should be dictated by usability, not the other way around.
They see wireless headphones/earbuds as the future. To be honest, I agree. Unless you are some audiophile who needs to use their special wired headphones, wireless headphones do the job without that annoying wire in the way. The price difference between the 2 has come down significantly in recent years. I wouldn't be surprised if wired headphones are eventually phased out except for high end audiophiles and low end 99 cent headphone option.
I have no complaints. I like the weight. If I am paying $1500 CAD for a phone I want to feel my money. 
Reminds me of my 4, but bigger, obviously. Though I never had a 6/7 I also did not have any issue with their build though either. Aluminum casing is not bad, just different...and a little more durable when it comes to accidental drops (as my 5s shows).
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I agree. The pros of convenience for me of wireless headphones outweigh the better sound of wired ones...for my purposes and usage. But I understand why others prefer wired.
Reminds me of my 4, but bigger, obviously. Though I never had a 6/7 I also did not have any issue with their build though either. Aluminum casing is not bad, just different...and a little more durable when it comes to accidental drops (as my 5s shows).
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I agree. The pros of convenience for me of wireless headphones outweigh the better sound of wired ones...for my purposes and usage. But I understand why others prefer wired.
I’m in the “still too small” camp. I want a Plus sized version of the X.
That said, the current X is really great in terms of size, thickness and solidity. In my opinion this iPhone is more like a giant Apple Watch than it is an evolution of the iPhone 6/7/8. To me it represents the first fully Cook/Ive phone. They say this is the platform from which grows the next 10 years of iPhone development. Makes sense. I fully expect the line to expand into Plus sizes. While maintaining the same dense, solid package.
That said, the current X is really great in terms of size, thickness and solidity. In my opinion this iPhone is more like a giant Apple Watch than it is an evolution of the iPhone 6/7/8. To me it represents the first fully Cook/Ive phone. They say this is the platform from which grows the next 10 years of iPhone development. Makes sense. I fully expect the line to expand into Plus sizes. While maintaining the same dense, solid package.
Wow, I think you should start working out, or using your phone in a more controlled manner. The weight of the phone has absolutely nothing to do with the symptoms you've mentioned. We're talking about an extra few grams of weight here....
