guzziguy Posted August 25, 2013 Report Posted August 25, 2013 Here are the results from my appointment at the Apple Store. The Genius quickly decided that the phone was broken and looked up the warranty status. Since this was a replacement for a previously damaged phone, it was out of warranty even though it was under a year old. The Genius immediately attempted to upgrade me to another iPhone. I said no thanks and today bought a Samsung Galaxy S4 Active. Hopefully it will be more robust than the iPhone 3GS phones I had. 1
Hopstretch Posted September 10, 2013 Report Posted September 10, 2013 In for the 5S! A very Apple solution on the fingerprint scanner. Utterly obvious, now. The button you push to wake the device transparently determines if you're an authorized user. What better way to do it?* (* Assuming it actually works.)
Pars Posted September 10, 2013 Report Posted September 10, 2013 (edited) Considering who it is coming from, odds are it does work. Had it been from "M" (who for some unknown reason bought "N" to get back into the phone business), I wouldn't give it as good of odds... And Ken, you should send the Genius a thank you note for upgrading you to a competitor Edited September 10, 2013 by Pars
The Monkey Posted September 10, 2013 Report Posted September 10, 2013 There's no way it will work. But I'm buying it anyway. Although, I'll get hosed by Verizon won't I?
blessingx Posted September 10, 2013 Report Posted September 10, 2013 I kinda like hearing "arch, loop & whorl."
robm321 Posted September 10, 2013 Report Posted September 10, 2013 (edited) Am I the only one utterly underwhelmed by the 4S, 5 and now 5S? I've been wanting to stick with Apple for its software mainly, but I can't wait for another iteration to upgrade. I may have to go droid which I really don't want to do. The screen is eye torture small for me. And have we reached the saturation point where everything just gets a bit faster and more megapixels for each iteration? Edited September 10, 2013 by robm321
n_maher Posted September 10, 2013 Author Report Posted September 10, 2013 Just a quick reminder to the upgrade nuts here - I'm still looking for a Verizon 4S/5 for the wife. 1
Hopstretch Posted September 10, 2013 Report Posted September 10, 2013 She can have my 4S, Nate. Will be a month or so probably before I can sneak an unlocked 5S in from the UK -- let me know if that's too long to wait.
Voltron Posted September 10, 2013 Report Posted September 10, 2013 Am I the only one utterly underwhelmed by the 4S, 5 and now 5S? I've been wanting to stick with Apple for its software mainly, but I can't wait for another iteration to upgrade. I may have to go droid which I really don't want to do. The screen is eye torture small for me. And have we reached the saturation point where everything just gets a bit faster and more megapixels for each iteration? Not at all. I still have a 4S (non-Verizon and still in use, Nate) and I don't really see what the 5S gives anyone other than fingerprint detection, which seems pointless.
Cankin Posted September 10, 2013 Report Posted September 10, 2013 Replacing my mom's 4 with 5S next month, but not sure if I'd get 5S or Note 3 for myself. Heard complains of lag on S3, S4 and Note 2. Hope Note 3 is better.
The Monkey Posted September 10, 2013 Report Posted September 10, 2013 Actually, the fingerprint detection, to me, is a big deal. I would use that shit all the time. I am constantly buying music, movies, games, etc. on my device AND LOCKING it for and from a certain Little Monkey. Not having to enter in my password all the time would be real nice. Until some mugger steals it and cuts off my thumb. 1
justin Posted September 10, 2013 Report Posted September 10, 2013 just 1 more year until a bigger screen comes. it has to. hang in there
Dusty Chalk Posted September 10, 2013 Report Posted September 10, 2013 ...I don't really see what the 5S gives anyone other than fingerprint detection, which seems pointless. Also: A7 processor, which is 64-bit.
grawk Posted September 10, 2013 Report Posted September 10, 2013 just 1 more year until a bigger screen comes. it has to. hang in there please god no
blessingx Posted September 10, 2013 Report Posted September 10, 2013 (edited) Yeah, have to admit as much as I liked the iPhone 5 feel (especially when outside a case), every stretch of the thumb or wrap around of my pinky, to push some corner button opposite my palm makes me miss the 3.5" screens. Go big with two hands or stay with one. I have long fingers and 4" screen feels in between. EDIT: Or I guess the coders could place the interactive components within a reach range and the full-screen would be there for the eyez. Edited September 10, 2013 by blessingx
morphsci Posted September 10, 2013 Report Posted September 10, 2013 please god no ^^^ This! The 4s is just fine as a, you know, phone. It is my primary device for phoning, texting and receiving alarms and notifications. Most other things are done on the IPad retina.
Dusty Chalk Posted September 10, 2013 Report Posted September 10, 2013 Even I agree. If you want a bigger screen, just get an iPad mini. I did hear that Apple is testing screens as large as 6 inches, but if they're going to do that, they should bifurcate and sell smaller regular-sized ones and phone-blet-sized ones. The larger ones aren't for everyone, I'll be the first to tell you that.
Salt Peanuts Posted September 10, 2013 Report Posted September 10, 2013 Actually, the fingerprint detection, to me, is a big deal. I would use that shit all the time. I am constantly buying music, movies, games, etc. on my device AND LOCKING it for and from a certain Little Monkey. Not having to enter in my password all the time would be real nice. Until some mugger steals it and cuts off my thumb. This. I just can't justify upgrading when my phone is still working.
robm321 Posted September 10, 2013 Report Posted September 10, 2013 Even I agree. If you want a bigger screen, just get an iPad mini. I did hear that Apple is testing screens as large as 6 inches, but if they're going to do that, they should bifurcate and sell smaller regular-sized ones and phone-blet-sized ones. The larger ones aren't for everyone, I'll be the first to tell you that. I think you got it right. Keeping the screen small clearly has something to do with not wanting to satisfying enough to cut into iPad and mini sales. Almost all other phones are giving the real estate desired by the masses.
morphsci Posted September 10, 2013 Report Posted September 10, 2013 I think you got it right. Keeping the screen small clearly has something to do with not wanting to satisfying enough to cut into iPad and mini sales. Almost all other phones are giving the real estate the masses are told they need. FTFY
Dusty Chalk Posted September 10, 2013 Report Posted September 10, 2013 I have no issue using the iPhone 5 with one hand, and I love the thing to death. Yeah, and your point? You're not exactly just anyone...
AstroTurf Posted September 10, 2013 Report Posted September 10, 2013 Plus One on the iPhone 5 being a perfectly sized phone. But, I really get a kick out of "the masses" holding a tablet sized phone to their head. What a hoot! MagPul iPhone case for me...
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