IPhone 5: Yay or Nay?

[s14tat]

That's gonna be hard because the sgs3 sold over ten million units and counting

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Its 20 million actually.

 

[pauldroidr2d2]

Ya I don't see how ppl complain about apples minimal upgrades but yet when a new android phone comes out with minimal upgrades everybody jumps on it like its the greatest thing since sliced bread.

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It is nothing more than biase towards one product or OS. To each their own. Personally I like technology and I can appreciate Apple products for what they are. Both Android and iPhones have their pluses and minuses.

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[ldgregory]

I'm a long time iPhone owner since the 3G came out. I got to play with as friends N7 with Jelly Bean and decided the Android OS was finally at a place where I liked it, so I bought myself an N7 and am completely loving it. At any rate, I too was very disappointed in Apple's latest iPhone and I'm giving up on waiting year after year for Apple to pull their head out and let me use my devices the way I want to.

So.... I've decided to jump to an Android based phone end of October. I've been watching and trying to decide what to get, but thought I'd ask for some opinions. I like the N7 because it's Android without all the molestations of the carrier and device manufacturer, and I feel fairly confident that when Google releases the next OS upgrade, I won't have to wait forever to get it like other devices that needs the OS tweaked and molested. I'd like to get a phone that's similar in that regard. I understand that short of Google releasing a new phone, my next best bet is the Galaxy series. Is that an accurate assumption? Additionally, as I'm getting the new phone end of Oct, do any of you have suggestions on rumored new phones that I should look into. I understand nobody here has a crystal ball and can't tell me to wait for product X that might be coming out, but I'm OK with the rumor mill and being patient.

Thanks.

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[prissysox]

I'm a long time iPhone owner since the 3G came out. I got to play with as friends N7 with Jelly Bean and decided the Android OS was finally at a place where I liked it, so I bought myself an N7 and am completely loving it. At any rate, I too was very disappointed in Apple's latest iPhone and I'm giving up on waiting year after year for Apple to pull their head out and let me use my devices the way I want to.

So.... I've decided to jump to an Android based phone end of October. I've been watching and trying to decide what to get, but thought I'd ask for some opinions. I like the N7 because it's Android without all the molestations of the carrier and device manufacturer, and I feel fairly confident that when Google releases the next OS upgrade, I won't have to wait forever to get it like other devices that needs the OS tweaked and molested. I'd like to get a phone that's similar in that regard. I understand that short of Google releasing a new phone, my next best bet is the Galaxy series. Is that an accurate assumption? Additionally, as I'm getting the new phone end of Oct, do any of you have suggestions on rumored new phones that I should look into. I understand nobody here has a crystal ball and can't tell me to wait for product X that might be coming out, but I'm OK with the rumor mill and being patient.

Thanks.

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If you like Vanilla Android then around October/November has been the usual release time for Nexus models. Wait to see what happens there and then decide. It also depends a lot on your carrier.

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[bearballz72]

IPhone 5 sales will easily surpase that of the s3. Plus its already number three phone on CNET and it hasn't even come out. The hardware specs of the iPhone tho are outdated to those of the s3

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If you're going to base your buying habits on what phone sells 20 million units and what sells 50 million units then I don't know what to tell you. Who cares how many units have been sold?! I didn't chose the SIII because it sold a ton, I bought it because it's a great phone. Both phones will sell and have sold very well.

Also considering I got the SIII for less $, and has the same or even better specs than the I5 I'm even more happy about it!

The Iphone is in a special class of it's own. You have to hand it to Apple, they are masters of marketing and the numbers prove it. When you have the major networks making it a topic of their nightly broadcast that's advertising you just can't buy. I've done the Iphone thing, got tired of it and moved on to Android, and I'm glad I did. It's a great OS and the SIII is a great phone IMO.

 

[lpt2569]

So.... I've decided to jump to an Android based phone end of October. Additionally, as I'm getting the new phone end of Oct, do any of you have suggestions on rumored new phones that I should look into. I understand nobody here has a crystal ball and can't tell me to wait for product X that might be coming out, but I'm OK with the rumor mill and being patient.

By November, you will most likely have a choice from The GSIII, GNote II, RAZR MAXX HD, possibly a new HTC device, and hopefully a new Nexus device. Can't really go wrong with any of them. My choice will come down to a GNote II or a Nexus device. I love my Gnex and Nexus 7 tablet, but love the stuff the GNote has going on as well.

I say nay to the new iPhone. Maybe next year they will bring a little something more to the game. Don't care about the lawsuits, don't care about sales numbers, I just wish they would all focus more on us, the consumer, and make the products we want and expect with the tech that is available. Enough with all the crap going on that slows down the rush of new mobile tech we are witnessing. If the next iPhone legitimately brings innovative technology, I would consider it, no doubt.

 

[kiwicarlos741]

If you're going to base your buying habits on what sells millions and what doesn't then I don't know what to tell you. Who cares how many units have been sold?! I didn't chose the SIII because it sold a ton, I bought because it's a great phone. Both phones will sell and have sold very well.

yeah i dont think you read any of the other stuff i posted. i dont base what i buy off what sells, i simply was giving a fact about what will happen with sales. who cares? i care, this economy has gone to sh** because lazy ppl decide they dont wanna go out and look for jobs and go on welfare and foodstamps wasting tax payers money in the process and in return theyre not putting in money to products or companies to stimulate the economy. ive never even bought an iPhone nor do i plan to, im simply getting the iphone 5 for free for my work. like someone else said if any phone has the power to boost the economy it will be the iPhone and im always for that. the fact will remain the iphone 5 will sell more than the s3, regardless of which one is better. like i said in my prior posts theres a reason i stuck with my evo lte for personal use. cause i do like android more and its more versatile where as the iphone is limited. the iphones app market does beat the androids market by a long shot however. ive come from the palm 650 700 treo series to palm pre, htc evo go all galaxy s series and eventually the htc evo lte. never once owned an iphone for someones clarification. so what am i basing my buying habits off of

 

[bearballz72]

yeah i dont think you read any of the other stuff i posted. i dont base what i buy off what sells, i simply was giving a fact about what will happen with sales. who cares? i care, this economy has gone to sh** because lazy ppl decide they dont wanna go out and look for jobs and go on welfare and foodstamps wasting tax payers money in the process and in return theyre not putting in money to products or companies to stimulate the economy. ive never even bought an iPhone nor do i plan to, im simply getting the iphone 5 for free for my work. like someone else said if any phone has the power to boost the economy it will be the iPhone and im always for that. the fact will remain the iphone 5 will sell more than the s3, regardless of which one is better. like i said in my prior posts theres a reason i stuck with my evo lte for personal use. cause i do like android more and its more versatile where as the iphone is limited. the iphones app market does beat the androids market by a long shot however. ive come from the palm 650 700 treo series to palm pre, htc evo go all galaxy s series and eventually the htc evo lte. never once owned an iphone for someones clarification. so what am i basing my buying habits off of

And yes the I5 will sell millions of phones, probably more than the SIII. Nobody is debating that. I'm not, I'm sure it will break all sorts of records. I was an Iphone user and owned the first four Iphones and also own an Ipad, I know the benefits of owning Apple products. But I also know that Android is a great OS and the SIII is a great phone. Frankly I don't care how many Iphones they sell, IMO the product they're offering is not good enough to sway me from giving up my SIII.

Look this isn't political debate. If you're looking for that kind of topic then you need to go elsewhere. Very few of us will see any real benefit from Iphone sales, considering Apple outsources it parts and labor oversees, just like every other company, domestic or foreign.

If they were manufacturing the phones here then yes I would agree, we should factor that into our buying decision. But they're making it in China with foreign parts so how is that really benefitting us? I don't see any real benefit unless you own Apple stock. It's a great story and great PR for Apple but I think your reading too much into that.

Microsoft, Google, Motorola, HP, as well as Samsung, Sony, Sharp and Acer employ people here in the U.S. as well as around the world. These are all large global companies as well, not just Apple.

 

[kiwicarlos741]

And yes the I5 will sell millions of phones, probably more than the SIII. Nobody is debating that. I'm not, I'm sure it will break all sorts of records.

Look this isn't political debate. If you're looking for that kind of topic then you need to go elsewhere. Very few of us will see any real benefit from Iphone sales, considering Apple outsources it parts and labor oversees, just like every other company, domestic or foreign.

If they were manufacturing the phones here then yes I would agree, we should factor that into our buying decision. But they're making it in China with foreign parts so how is that really benefitting us? I don't see any real benefit unless you own Apple stock. It's a great story and great PR for Apple but I think your reading too much into that.

Microsoft, Google, Motorola, Samsung, Sony, Sharp and LG employ people here in the U.S. as well as around the world. These are all large global companies as well, not just Apple.

What does outsourcing have anything to do with the fact that the US STOCKs for apple will rise cause of sales which in turn will benefit the economy which I did not see Samsung shares or htc shares do anything similar. Have u seen htc stock. Apple's stock are already at all time highs because of the us consumer market so let me ask again what does that comment have to do with anything regarding helping the economy. Yes apple outsources jobs but let me ask u this, is Samsung even headquarted in US, is htc or Sony outsourcing jobs, wait that's right, none of them are even headquartered in US so what ur saying is its better to support companies that based outside the us than one who is based out of US regsrldess of the outsourcing. Technically according to u there even worse since there all based out off all Asian countries so where are u trying to get at

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[kiwicarlos741]

And yes the I5 will sell millions of phones, probably more than the SIII. Nobody is debating that. I'm not, I'm sure it will break all sorts of records.

Look this isn't political debate. If you're looking for that kind of topic then you need to go elsewhere. Very few of us will see any real benefit from Iphone sales, considering Apple outsources it parts and labor oversees, just like every other company, domestic or foreign.

If they were manufacturing the phones here then yes I would agree, we should factor that into our buying decision. But they're making it in China with foreign parts so how is that really benefitting us? I don't see any real benefit unless you own Apple stock. It's a great story and great PR for Apple but I think your reading too much into that.

Microsoft, Google, Motorola, HP, as well as Samsung, Sony, Sharp and Acer employ people here in the U.S. as well as around the world. These are all large global companies as well, not just Apple.

One other thing. The fact that u state the if u don't own stocks in apple its not helping? You obviously are ilinformed. So if apple's not helping let's just take them out of the equation. Let's take there stock out of the markets. What would that do to the Dow Jones industrial. It lower the sh** out its overall points, what does that mean. Everyone 401s IRA would see a sibstanitail decrease. Please don't make comments in which u obviously don't know anything about
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[mechanismclear]

i currently have the iphone 4s along with my galaxy S3,i will be upgrading to the iPhone 5,gotta have the best of both worlds! Don't knock it until you try it cause i love them both!

 

[kiwicarlos741]

i currently have the iphone 4s along with my galaxy S3,i will be upgrading to the iPhone 5,gotta have the best of both worlds! Don't knock it until you try it cause i love them both!

I'm not going to lie for once I can say that I am excited to get the iPhone 5 as I've never owned one. And yea it will be nice to have the best of both worlds, I just hope my EVO gets the jelly bean update sometime

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[rexxman]

One other thing. The fact that u state the if u don't own stocks in apple its not helping? You obviously are ilinformed. So if apple's not helping let's just take them out of the equation. Let's take there stock out of the markets. What would that do to the Dow Jones industrial. It lower the sh** out its overall points, what does that mean. Everyone 401s IRA would see a sibstanitail decrease. Please don't make comments in u obviously don't know anything about
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You are accusing others of being ill-informed? Here's a news flash kiwi; Apple IS NOT part of the Dow Jones!

You make the blanket statement that people are lazy, don't want to work and collect food stamps? I believe the only way you know this is thru personal experience. Or maybe you are just listening to Rush or Faux News too much?

You complain that folks have not read your other posts. If they are anything like the political tripe you are currently spewing, who would want to?

This discussion is titled IPhone 5, Yay or Nay?

Keep it on point. And if you can't, please stay away and/or get yourself some counseling and/or get yourself educated.


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[lifehacker101]

Nay.

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[GMJeff]

My wife who is using my old iphone 4 says nay. I keep telling her of all the "new features", and she still says nay.

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[Skunkape60]

Is this Android Central or iPhone Central? Sometimes I just don't get it....

 

[brkaras]

Here's the answer to the original question...

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[crow11ad]

Well guys...I have gone from Windows to Android. Went from the Hero and Epic, Evo, Evo Lte and the Galaxy S3. I am not looking to start something, just stating my opinion and what I personally feel. Again that is why we love technology, it's what we personally enjoy. We wouldn't be part of forums or clubs or teams if we didn't like. I am going to the Iphone 5. For me it has what I want and need. I am never going to put custom roms on my phone. I do enjoy the widgets and there were some things I will miss. Yes I will be going from a 4.8" to a 4" screen...but I just sold my Galaxy S3 for $600.00 (no lie) I had extras to go along with it.

One thing I will not miss is not being able to save apps to the sd card. I think both Android and Ios are great. I think both have advantages and disadvantages. Again...this is what I personally feel. Who knows I maybe back, but for me for now...I gotta swich.

 

[Mellimel22]

Its 20 million actually.

Thanks for the correction bro :beer:

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[badbrad17]

Actually 10 million will be nothing considering they're saying the iPhone just in September which is half a month will sell up to 10 million alone. Not mention if 10 million is all the s3 has sold which I can't confirm with all this time that its been out for, it will be embarrising if the iPhone 5 beats it just in half a months time. Not to mention the iPhone can run up to 850 which means theure def making more money off fanboys then any other Samsung phone. And that's just us sales. In UK or European countimries they go for over 1000 euros which is about 1300 dollars

IPhone sales will triumph that of the s3 by a lot



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But you also have to look at the Sales of the Galaxy note as well. Apple makes one phone. Samsung makes lots. Total up all of Samsung phones including the Galaxy Nexus and it is a different story.

I am always surprised that Apple fans just don't want options or choice. The iOS world is limited. The hardware is irrelevant at this point. All new phones are beasts with great cameras. It's about the user experience in Android that is leaping ahead. The GS2 came with gingerbread. Now as we look ahead to the Jellybean os it it leveling the playing field in the touch and feel dept which I have always said was the one thing Apple had on Android. Now it's all down to what a phone can do. I really think that 90% of the population are clueless about some of the finer yet significant differences between iOS and Android. And I'm not talking about the latest versions of Android. Even Froyo had so many features that iOS still doesn't have.

Watch all of these videos if you care for a serious eye opening on the differences. At the very least watch part 1 and 2.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9tQjE9h7jkA&feature=youtube_gdata_player




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