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I click on the clock and I can set alarms, timers, stop watch and see the time in different cities. I click on the weather and it brings up the 5 day, 10 day or by hour forecast. I click on the battery and it breaks down my usage etc. Its quite nifty.I don't get it.. all that information is already on the top corner of the screen
Plus, your battery indicator doubles as Batman's penis.I click on the clock and I can set alarms, timers, stop watch and see the time in different cities. I click on the weather and it brings up the 5 day, 10 day or by hour forecast. I click on the battery and it breaks down my usage etc. Its quite nifty.I don't get it.. all that information is already on the top corner of the screen
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GotchaI click on the clock and I can set alarms, timers, stop watch and see the time in different cities. I click on the weather and it brings up the 5 day, 10 day or by hour forecast. I click on the battery and it breaks down my usage etc. Its quite nifty.I don't get it.. all that information is already on the top corner of the screen
I click on the clock and I can set alarms, timers, stop watch and see the time in different cities. I click on the weather and it brings up the 5 day, 10 day or by hour forecast. I click on the battery and it breaks down my usage etc. Its quite nifty." post="17205455" timestamp="1410355552"]I don't get it.. all that information is already on the top corner of the screen
Google search (Now) and flashlight widgets are must haves.
I use quite a few widgets - One of them has buttons for brightness, ring tone, wifi, flashlight and do not disturb. You can change these buttons to fit your needs as well. I can't imagine using a phone without widgetsI click on the clock and I can set alarms, timers, stop watch and see the time in different cities. I click on the weather and it brings up the 5 day, 10 day or by hour forecast. I click on the battery and it breaks down my usage etc. Its quite nifty." post="17205455" timestamp="1410355552"]I don't get it.. all that information is already on the top corner of the screen
Google search (Now) and flashlight widgets are must haves.
Tried to live without these in the attempt to clear up some real estate and I didnt last two days.
I paid attention to the announcement because I'm always curious if Apple will break some new ground. They did with the first iPhone, and again with Siri. Nothing groundbreaking this time, but I felt compelled to speak up... Apple routinely overcharges for what they deliver and then they market the hell out of their products. End result is a public that is generally poorly informed. So, I just don't understand how the typically rational people on this site do not get it. Beyond that, no one buys these phones off contract (way to pricey that way), and people re-upping contracts with the carriers gives me sleepless nights. Its like watching people burn money. I'm not trying to be antagonistic, just trying to open some eyes is all.
Your analysis of one of the most successful companies in history is that they over charge and under deliver?
I'd like to go back to iphones, they at one time were a decent option when jailbroken. I wish their stock os was decent, but it doesn't suit my needs. If I could run android on an iphone I'd probably do it in a second and not look back. I'm not the only one in that boat.
From a pure technology perspective, this is correct, but he also included marketing which you ignored. Their marketing is second to none. Wipe all that out and look at form/functionality post siri and HULK is correct. However, it's foolish not to acknowledge that their innovations in the original iPhones / iPads up to Siri put them in the position to be able to milk it for all they can now. Yes, they are simply riding the wave right now, but it's the wave they created. They need to figure out how to create a new wave in the not too distant future though.
Yep, I want to use the best product. Apple has a considerable edge in laptops with the MacBook Air lines. The phones are decidedly behind their peers and it is interesting that people pay so much more for them.
Yes, while convincing their customer that they're getting the absolute best. Thats is exactly why they are so sucessful. Their profit margins on phones CRUSH everyone elses.
Yep!
Your analysis is that big successful companies don't overcharge and under deliver sometimes?
Is it that the public is poorly informed? Or that the majority of the folks still buying apple products might, gasp, have different preferences than you?
"It will accept used iPhone models 4, 4S, 5, 5S and 5C, as long as the device still works. Customers will receive the 16GB version of the iPhone 6."Yep!
My iPhone 5 is worn (scratches/ wear marks from sliding in/out of a snug battery case, etc) and an off model (CSpire) so the $200 gift card for no hassle is worth it. I'd be lucky to get $250 for it via ebay, and have to deal with fees/hassle.
Turn in my old phone.
Get iPhone 64 GB iPhone 6 for $100-200 (6 or 6+)
Sign up for $60/mo for 2GB data and unlimited everything else.
Done.
I don't particularly care about a 2 year contract. Hulk, I believe even you said in the Phone Plan thread that you'd be hard pressed to beat that plan with any of the fringe carriers (while still maintaining best-in-class coverage) even off contract, right?
All that but no wonderful magical widgets.
technically they receive a $200 gift card to use towards new iPhone. they could use $200 towards 64GB, i6+, etc is my understanding. It doesn't have to be the iphone 6 16GB."It will accept used iPhone models 4, 4S, 5, 5S and 5C, as long as the device still works. Customers will receive the 16GB version of the iPhone 6."Yep!
My iPhone 5 is worn (scratches/ wear marks from sliding in/out of a snug battery case, etc) and an off model (CSpire) so the $200 gift card for no hassle is worth it. I'd be lucky to get $250 for it via ebay, and have to deal with fees/hassle.
Turn in my old phone.
Get iPhone 64 GB iPhone 6 for $100-200 (6 or 6+)
Sign up for $60/mo for 2GB data and unlimited everything else.
Done.
I don't particularly care about a 2 year contract. Hulk, I believe even you said in the Phone Plan thread that you'd be hard pressed to beat that plan with any of the fringe carriers (while still maintaining best-in-class coverage) even off contract, right?
The credit is in the form of a $200 Verizon Giftcard that can be applied to any iPhone 6 according to live chat."It will accept used iPhone models 4, 4S, 5, 5S and 5C, as long as the device still works. Customers will receive the 16GB version of the iPhone 6."Yep!
My iPhone 5 is worn (scratches/ wear marks from sliding in/out of a snug battery case, etc) and an off model (CSpire) so the $200 gift card for no hassle is worth it. I'd be lucky to get $250 for it via ebay, and have to deal with fees/hassle.
Turn in my old phone.
Get iPhone 64 GB iPhone 6 for $100-200 (6 or 6+)
Sign up for $60/mo for 2GB data and unlimited everything else.
Done.
I don't particularly care about a 2 year contract. Hulk, I believe even you said in the Phone Plan thread that you'd be hard pressed to beat that plan with any of the fringe carriers (while still maintaining best-in-class coverage) even off contract, right?
If you insist on having an iPhone, this is probably the way to do it. Basically the price difference for a similar prepaid option is about $10 to $20 a month depending on a few variables w/ a person's usage, which ends up about the same as the subsidy, or potentially better. So yeah, if you must have that phone, this is definitely the right way to go about it... especially considering the $200 hassel free trade in.Yep!
My iPhone 5 is worn (scratches/ wear marks from sliding in/out of a snug battery case, etc) and an off model (CSpire) so the $200 gift card for no hassle is worth it. I'd be lucky to get $250 for it via ebay, and have to deal with fees/hassle.
Turn in my old phone.
Get iPhone 64 GB iPhone 6 for $100-200 (6 or 6+)
Sign up for $60/mo for 2GB data and unlimited everything else.
Done.
I don't particularly care about a 2 year contract. Hulk, I believe even you said in the Phone Plan thread that you'd be hard pressed to beat that plan with any of the fringe carriers (while still maintaining best-in-class coverage) even off contract, right?
Marketing has altered your preferences imo. Best looking is completely subjective and an easy perception to modify. Best engineered and built phone? Thats either the LG G3 or the HTC One M8. But I digress, I only used to do Pyschological Operations for the Army, I know nothing about controlling messages to shape opinions.Is it that the public is poorly informed? Or that the majority of the folks still buying apple products might, gasp, have different preferences than you?
Crazy thought, but there are a lot of us that prefer the iOS world and have the crazy perception that the iPhone is the best looking/engineered/built phone on the market.
Marketing has altered your preferences imo. Best looking is completely subjective and an easy perception to modify. Best engineered and built phone? Thats either the LG G3 or the HTC One M8. But I digress, I only used to do Pyschological Operations for the Army, I know nothing about controlling messages to shape opinions.Is it that the public is poorly informed? Or that the majority of the folks still buying apple products might, gasp, have different preferences than you?
Crazy thought, but there are a lot of us that prefer the iOS world and have the crazy perception that the iPhone is the best looking/engineered/built phone on the market.
Oh cmon w the bold...
Way more snarky sounding than I intended. But I do think that. If you think that the new iPhone is a miracle of innovation and beauty and in its own class by itself, you've swallowed their marketing's message hook, line, and sinker.Marketing has altered your preferences imo. Best looking is completely subjective and an easy perception to modify. Best engineered and built phone? Thats either the LG G3 or the HTC One M8. But I digress, I only used to do Pyschological Operations for the Army, I know nothing about controlling messages to shape opinions.Is it that the public is poorly informed? Or that the majority of the folks still buying apple products might, gasp, have different preferences than you?
Crazy thought, but there are a lot of us that prefer the iOS world and have the crazy perception that the iPhone is the best looking/engineered/built phone on the market.
And you have to officially the first person ever to say HTC has the "best engineered / built anything"
Same here. Happy with the 4.7, anything more and it will be too big IMO. And this review adds something else to the Plus, he felt like he was going to drop it using one hand.http://m.ign.com/articles/2014/09/09/apple-iphone-6-and-iphone-6-plus-hands-on-impressions
Actually I'm someone who has worked in design for 20+ years. Having taken down a few awards and done a bit of judging, I feel qualified in my perceptions of what is good design...Way more snarky sounding than I intended. But I do think that. If you think that the new iPhone is a miracle of innovation and beauty and in its own class by itself, you've swallowed their marketing's message hook, line, and sinker.Marketing has altered your preferences imo. Best looking is completely subjective and an easy perception to modify. Best engineered and built phone? Thats either the LG G3 or the HTC One M8. But I digress, I only used to do Pyschological Operations for the Army, I know nothing about controlling messages to shape opinions.Is it that the public is poorly informed? Or that the majority of the folks still buying apple products might, gasp, have different preferences than you?
Crazy thought, but there are a lot of us that prefer the iOS world and have the crazy perception that the iPhone is the best looking/engineered/built phone on the market.
And you have to officially the first person ever to say HTC has the "best engineered / built anything"
Because a few of you guys are coming off pretty badly. Just sayin.
Sounds a lot like Apple fans no?Actually I'm someone who has worked in design for 20+ years. Having taken down a few awards and done a bit of judging, I feel qualified in my perceptions of what is good design...Way more snarky sounding than I intended. But I do think that. If you think that the new iPhone is a miracle of innovation and beauty and in its own class by itself, you've swallowed their marketing's message hook, line, and sinker.Marketing has altered your preferences imo. Best looking is completely subjective and an easy perception to modify. Best engineered and built phone? Thats either the LG G3 or the HTC One M8. But I digress, I only used to do Pyschological Operations for the Army, I know nothing about controlling messages to shape opinions.Is it that the public is poorly informed? Or that the majority of the folks still buying apple products might, gasp, have different preferences than you?
Crazy thought, but there are a lot of us that prefer the iOS world and have the crazy perception that the iPhone is the best looking/engineered/built phone on the market.
And you have to officially the first person ever to say HTC has the "best engineered / built anything"
But the bottom line is:
• The apple crew are in here because they prefer the product, and are trying to look into details about it.
• Most of the android crew (like yourself) are acting like kids (worst offender: card trader) or getting bent out of shape because people actually have their own opinions on stuff that doesn't jive with yours.
You guys don't like the iPhone. Cool. Not sure why you're wasting your time carpet bombing this thread with snarky, childish crap. You guys on HTC's payroll? Just don't have anything better to do?
I would love to have widgets, but at this point I am locked into Apple. Have music match (which I love and we use it for my kids) all the apps that I don't want to rebuy in Google Play....so locked into the ecosystem.
Cool. Do you run around doing benchmarks on your phone all day to impress the ladies?
Cmon man. Who cares if you have a 8Ghz pentacore processor with 64GB of RAM? Next to nobody is doing anything on the phone that will even begin to use that horsepower. Somehow the "slow" Apple chips manage to still have fewer hangs/crashes during normal use than many "superpowered" android handsets. It's a miracle! Otherwise... if the phone does everything I want, lag free, who gives a #### if it's "only" a dual core instead of a quad core...aside from techgeeks?In the past all the stores have been hit or miss. Your best bet would just to be contact the store and ask them. I would say at the very least they would have a "plastic" or a dummy phone there to get a feel for the size.
You would care if your phone could do more than two things at onceCool. Do you run around doing benchmarks on your phone all day to impress the ladies?
If you're a hardcore gamer, perhaps you will see benefits in framerate in some games, I don't know. Reviews of the new gaming architecture are pretty good with the latest iPhones.
Seriously....
You guys said the same thing about notifications, screen size etc., but cream yourself when Apple comes out with it years later. You'll do the same for widgets in a year it two when Apple figures out how to do that. Predictable and hilarious.
