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Xcode Confirms 2GB of RAM in iPhone 6s and 6s Plus, 4GB of RAM in iPad Pro
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Because everyone loves the hunt! It's another thing to keep people guessing. (Not that they need too) i'm probably (most definitely) wrong, but I see it as the same reason they keep things secret… It's more fun that way. Sneaky=
Customers(I know it's a stretch... Haha, it's been along day... And now I'm babbling. Ok I'm done.)
You know, I can't take a computing platform seriously unless it has at least 32GB of dual-ranked registered ECC memory. Everything else is just a toy to me. Because you know, I'm macho that way. When I show off my technical skills I'm sure to talk about the relative benefits of various north and south bridge chips, as well as the newest tantalum-based silicon.
As a professional, I've forgotten more than most people know. And I do know things. Thinking about 1GB of ram makes my ego hurt. My testicles can't even fit in 256 MB. How would I use LTE without them? And the reloads? Let's not talk about that.
I'm telling you, the buzz I get from knowing that my specs are the best is the best kind, because it's so elite that nobody even knows I have a buzz on. Have you seen the shape of the square wave in the newest broadcom chipset? It's exquisite!
As a professional, I've forgotten more than most people know. And I do know things. Thinking about 1GB of ram makes my ego hurt. My testicles can't even fit in 256 MB. How would I use LTE without them? And the reloads? Let's not talk about that.
I'm telling you, the buzz I get from knowing that my specs are the best is the best kind, because it's so elite that nobody even knows I have a buzz on. Have you seen the shape of the square wave in the newest broadcom chipset? It's exquisite!
Nice to see Apple added more RAM. HOWEVER, the concern with RAM/other tech specs in Apple devices is often not based on factual data. Search "Apple vs Android[Windows] RAM," and you'll find copious articles like the following which explain why: http://www.cultofmac.com/303223/ios-twice-memory-efficient-android-heres/
This has to be the post that the "said no one ever" meme was created for.
The goal posts should move. Technology should never stagnate.
The 4+4s were nice, the glass covering the back. But the 5+5s have diamond cut edges that reflect in the light when you turn it, really nice design.
The other things in downgrading to the smaller screen is the resolution isn't as good. Watching video on the 5.5 versus the 4.7 is a big difference. I could definitely tell the difference. The 4.7 looked dirty and grainy in comparison to the sharpness of the 5.5. I did this as a side by side in shop using the exact same video playing at the same time when the 6 first came out. It actually shocked me to be honest. I'm not sure if the DPI is better on the plus but I'm guessing it is???
A10 = 2GB of RAM
A10X = 4GB of RAM will most likely be how Apple plays it out....
Also I'm pretty sure Apple can control the amount of RAM they want to attach to the same chip across multiple devices.
Well, it should be more. I would prefer at least 512GB, specially after Apple said the iPad Pro could be used to edit 4K Video... with 128GB or less??? What a joke.
Actually, the 6+ has a higher PPI. The iPhone 6 has a resolution of 1334x750 (326 PPI), while the 6+ has a resolution of 1920x1080 (401 PPI). In fact, the iPhone 6 has the same PPI as the iPhone 4/4s and the iPhone 5/5s.
Sort of sad then that the base model is effectively useless because Apple gimped it with 16GB storage. And since most users get the 16GB model, they're gonna have a pretty awful experience with this phone.
And before you say "OMG my grandma/wife/etc. uses a 16GB phone with no problems", this is not some budget phone meant for non techies, it's a supposedly "premium" phone with a 4k camera (!) made in the YEAR 2015 FFS.
And this is coming from someone who never had any intention of getting the base model either, but the unimaginative greed has pretty much killed any desire I had for this phone. I wish Apple users would punish them for this by not falling for such an obvious con and refusing to buy the phone, but I guess that what the haters have always said is true, people who have drank the koolaid will really buy anything with an Apple logo on it.
And before you say "OMG my grandma/wife/etc. uses a 16GB phone with no problems", this is not some budget phone meant for non techies, it's a supposedly "premium" phone with a 4k camera (!) made in the YEAR 2015 FFS.
And this is coming from someone who never had any intention of getting the base model either, but the unimaginative greed has pretty much killed any desire I had for this phone. I wish Apple users would punish them for this by not falling for such an obvious con and refusing to buy the phone, but I guess that what the haters have always said is true, people who have drank the koolaid will really buy anything with an Apple logo on it.
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The androids way is to just piling things on top of the inefficient foundation and hope for the best...make me want to vomit....but hey, customization
There is 64GB at same price of 32GB or how about 128GB at the price of 64GB...
While I agree they use compression, keep in mind, it takes CPU to decompress- more than if it's not compressed at all. So, while compression can make 1gb of compressed perform better than 1gb non compressed, it can't make 1gb of ram perform better than 4gb of ram...
They're selling it for another year because it's still a very powerful phone. The only downside to the current phones is the RAM. iOS 9 runs very well on them. Only people who like to run many apps at the same time will run into memory problems.