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11-04-2017, 11:58 PM
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No iPhone X thread yet?
Just arrived in the mail today and I have to say it’s an amazing phone coming from a two year old iPhone 6S. It’s physically not much bigger than a regular size 6/7/8, but with a larger screen that’s bigger than a plus model. That was the “shut up and take my money” aspect for this phone. I always stayed away from the plus models because they’re just behemoths, especially with a rugged case which I must have.
It’s odd to not have a home button, but after a few hours of messing with it, I’m getting used to the new interface. It will be a non issue in a day or two. The one thing I’ll miss from my 6S is the headphone jack that’s for sure. But other than that, this phone rocks. I don’t even know why Apple bothered to release this phone two months after the 8 was released. They could’ve easily released it at around this time next year, or just scrap the 8 altogether. Yes, there’s a significant price difference, but in this day and age of mobile phone financing, most people can afford the extra 20 bucks or so a month. And iPhone 8 sales totally shows this mistake. 
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11-05-2017, 06:05 AM
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I'm interested to hear more opinions but I bet must of the replies you get are grumpy "I have a flip phone / Apple is a cult / something something millennial..."
I'm glad to hear you are enjoying yours. Other than the screen, what other new features are you enjoying? My wife currently has a 6s and may be interested in an upgrade.
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11-05-2017, 06:21 AM
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When I retired, I had to give back my company phone and actually buy one for the first time in a decade. Just took a $120 LG and , so far, it does what I need. I acknowledge many people have made their mobile device an essential part of their lifestyle but that's not me.
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11-05-2017, 07:23 AM
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As far as if it’s worth upgrading to it, it really depends. If you have a 7, then perhaps it’s a bit too soon. If you have a 6S, then it’s really up to her. Is she really into taking pictures and video? Because the dual camera is much, much better than the 6S. An iPhone 8+ is also leaps and bounds better than the 6S, so that’s a good option as well and significantly cheaper than a X. The most significant feature of the X is the fact that it’s physically just a bit bigger than a regular sized 6/7/8, but with a screen that’s bigger than the plus models. Quote:
Red joker, looks like you found your guy! Having the best and latest phone or electronic gadget, is kinda like getting that $5000 Martin, when a $400 Yamaha can do the job just as well. Only you know why you rather play that $5000 Martin, all those others talking about how that Yamaha plays as good and makes them money on gigs is nothing but white noise. [emoji4] Last edited by Kerbie; 11-05-2017 at 07:58 AM. Reason: Removed masked profanity
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11-05-2017, 07:49 AM
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I have an iPhone 8 for work and a a Samsung S7 for home, and to put it simply, I like the OS better of the iPhone, but have always felt Samsung has the better display hands down. (My deal breaker for personnal use).
That said, I heard this apple has a new and improved OLED (?) display, rivaling the Samsung..... When my current contract is up, i may have a look at the iPhone. I have no allegiances to either... i go with what i feel is fhe best. And i never could live without a smartphone.
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11-05-2017, 10:41 AM
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Wait...
My 6S is already old?
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11-05-2017, 01:01 PM
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To me it was. Back in the brick or flip phone days, I would hold on to my old phones forever, but in the smartphone days they start to feel sluggish and outdated in two years. They’re pocket computers and computers evolve very rapidly. Quote:
Yeah I was confused too because first, they skipped the “S” model, and then they announce the flagship phone was gonna be released shortly after.
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11-05-2017, 02:16 PM
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Had an iPhone 5 for work so of course I had to turn it in when I retired. It was my first iPhone and I really loved it. Now that I'm buying my own phones, my new Moto G5+ is more than enough phone. Especially at less than $250.00.
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11-05-2017, 04:26 PM
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No way I am paying a grand for a phone
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11-05-2017, 04:33 PM
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Camera Camcorder Computer Telephoto lens ???
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11-05-2017, 05:08 PM
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I know that paying that kind of money for a phone may seem preposterous, but truth is that these things are pocket computers with a phone feature. The specs of this phone rival high end desktop computers from just a few years ago. If anything I’m more surprised at the fact that it took this long to reach the four digit mark.
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11-05-2017, 05:22 PM
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 Basic phone - makes phone calls - probably as well as an iphone does. £50 (also takes photos and lots of other things)  This takes photos much better than any iphone does. £299  This surfs Internet uses apps etc just like the iphone does. £339  This flies much better than any iphone does (and it shoots video as well) £350 Grand total £1038 iphone X in UK £1139 All above and still £100 cheaper than a phone they will try to convince you is out of date in 12 months time. How much will an iPhone XI be?   All that said, any product is worth what it's worth to the user. If you want everything in one small package and this fits the bill then go for it. There are people out there (so I've been told) who think paying £3000 +++ for a guitar is ridiculous - but what do they know?
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11-05-2017, 05:24 PM
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That X looks pretty interesting. My wife is trying to get me to update my iPhone 5S. ;-) I don't know, it still works fine.
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11-05-2017, 07:42 PM
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Lol like you said on your last paragraph; any product is worth what it’s worth for the user. My wife believes that certain handbags are definitely worth the four digit sticker price (plus the $500 matching wallet). I cringe because to me, a handbag is just something to put things inside. Just like if she sees a Squier Strat next to a Custom Shop Strat she’s seeing the exact same guitar and will never understand why one is worth $150 and the other $5000. [emoji23] I personally see the value in my $1100 badly flying, mediocre camera with a phone feature that can fit in my pocket. [emoji13]
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