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By *abioMan
over a year ago
Newcastle and Gateshead |
"What are your thoughts.
Personally very over priced handset."
being the owner of an iphone 5 it looks as it became very dated overnight of which i am a bit disappointed...
I will likely give the 5s a miss and wait the next years model... keep my 5 and just update to ios7...... |
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By *abioMan
over a year ago
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for anyone with an iphone.. ios7 will appear next wednesday 18th september
anyone who downloaded ios6 "should" be able to do an "over the air" update to 7.... but probably safer to do it thru itunes... |
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over a year ago
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I've just got the 5 today. I'm not a phone tech I'm just blooming glad it's not cracked and it works. Apart from the fact it's lighter , longer and got Siri I don't have a clue about what's been done to it. I can talk text and view fab, I'm happy  |
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Been on the iPhone since the 3G. Have been faithful ever since, currently running a 4S.
Then the Galaxy S4 was released and I have been seriously tempted to move over but have held out for the release of the next iphone.
Apple are getting left behind that's for sure. However the build quality is second to none. Arghhh still have no idea what to do. |
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By *abioMan
over a year ago
Newcastle and Gateshead |
"What are your thoughts.
Personally very over priced handset.
Does the battery last any longer?"
yes apparently it does... apple reckon 10 hrs lte/3g time, 40 hrs audio, 250hrs standby.... |
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By *abioMan
over a year ago
Newcastle and Gateshead |
"I've just got the 5 today. I'm not a phone tech I'm just blooming glad it's not cracked and it works. Apart from the fact it's lighter , longer and got Siri I don't have a clue about what's been done to it. I can talk text and view fab, I'm happy "
you'll be happier next wednesday...
as much as it was about new phones, the bigger thing for me is ios7.... if it makes the phone feel as different as they suggest I think most "5" users will skip the 5S and wait... |
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By *nnyMan
over a year ago
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"What are your thoughts.
Personally very over priced handset.
Does the battery last any longer?
yes apparently it does... apple reckon 10 hrs lte/3g time, 40 hrs audio, 250hrs standby...."
Good news. Thanks. |
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By *abioMan
over a year ago
Newcastle and Gateshead |
"Been on the iPhone since the 3G. Have been faithful ever since, currently running a 4S.
Then the Galaxy S4 was released and I have been seriously tempted to move over but have held out for the release of the next iphone.
Apple are getting left behind that's for sure. However the build quality is second to none. Arghhh still have no idea what to do."
wait to see how you get on with ios 7 and see how you feel then.... |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I've just got the 5 today. I'm not a phone tech I'm just blooming glad it's not cracked and it works. Apart from the fact it's lighter , longer and got Siri I don't have a clue about what's been done to it. I can talk text and view fab, I'm happy
you'll be happier next wednesday...
as much as it was about new phones, the bigger thing for me is ios7.... if it makes the phone feel as different as they suggest I think most "5" users will skip the 5S and wait..."
What's happening next wed and how is the phone going to feel different ? Can I have a pink fluffy cover , that will def make it feel different |
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"Online rumours have it that an iPhone 6 will be out next year perhaps with mini, regular or xl screens with a mix of plastic and metal. So I shall wait.....  "
I think you've got your sources a little mixed up. The 5s and 5c were released today. The 5s is metal like the 5 and has some additional features. The 5c is a cheaper handset with a plastic case and has slightly fewer features. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I've just got the 5 today. I'm not a phone tech I'm just blooming glad it's not cracked and it works. Apart from the fact it's lighter , longer and got Siri I don't have a clue about what's been done to it. I can talk text and view fab, I'm happy
you'll be happier next wednesday...
as much as it was about new phones, the bigger thing for me is ios7.... if it makes the phone feel as different as they suggest I think most "5" users will skip the 5S and wait...
What's happening next wed and how is the phone going to feel different ? Can I have a pink fluffy cover , that will def make it feel different "
Yep you can indeed get fluffy pink covers. And I take it the number swap went ok? And a new ios is out |
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"Online rumours have it that an iPhone 6 will be out next year perhaps with mini, regular or xl screens with a mix of plastic and metal. So I shall wait.....
I think you've got your sources a little mixed up. The 5s and 5c were released today. The 5s is metal like the 5 and has some additional features. The 5c is
a cheaper handset with a plastic case
and has slightly fewer features. "
I just googled iPhone 6 and that's what it said! Unless I read the 5 bit by mistake. Actually (having crossly gone back and checked)......Doh!  |
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By *abioMan
over a year ago
Newcastle and Gateshead |
"I've just got the 5 today. I'm not a phone tech I'm just blooming glad it's not cracked and it works. Apart from the fact it's lighter , longer and got Siri I don't have a clue about what's been done to it. I can talk text and view fab, I'm happy
you'll be happier next wednesday...
as much as it was about new phones, the bigger thing for me is ios7.... if it makes the phone feel as different as they suggest I think most "5" users will skip the 5S and wait...
What's happening next wed and how is the phone going to feel different ? Can I have a pink fluffy cover , that will def make it feel different "
at the moment your phone runs ios6, next week the updates version of ios comes out, ios7...
it will basically be the updated software with lots of extras in it.... |
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"I've just got the 5 today. I'm not a phone tech I'm just blooming glad it's not cracked and it works. Apart from the fact it's lighter , longer and got Siri I don't have a clue about what's been done to it. I can talk text and view fab, I'm happy
you'll be happier next wednesday...
as much as it was about new phones, the bigger thing for me is ios7.... if it makes the phone feel as different as they suggest I think most "5" users will skip the 5S and wait...
What's happening next wed and how is the phone going to feel different ? Can I have a pink fluffy cover , that will def make it feel different
Yep you can indeed get fluffy pink covers. And I take it the number swap went ok? And a new ios is out"
The new OS is out for the 5s as it is already installed, it will be available to download to previous models next week apparently. |
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"I've just got the 5 today. I'm not a phone tech I'm just blooming glad it's not cracked and it works. Apart from the fact it's lighter , longer and got Siri I don't have a clue about what's been done to it. I can talk text and view fab, I'm happy
you'll be happier next wednesday...
as much as it was about new phones, the bigger thing for me is ios7.... if it makes the phone feel as different as they suggest I think most "5" users will skip the 5S and wait...
What's happening next wed and how is the phone going to feel different ? Can I have a pink fluffy cover , that will def make it feel different
at the moment your phone runs ios6, next week the updates version of ios comes out, ios7...
it will basically be the updated software with lots of extras in it...."
What's the extras?? I'm still running with my 4s but will def stay apple |
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By *abioMan
over a year ago
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"I've just got the 5 today. I'm not a phone tech I'm just blooming glad it's not cracked and it works. Apart from the fact it's lighter , longer and got Siri I don't have a clue about what's been done to it. I can talk text and view fab, I'm happy "
had a thought....
actually if you got your 5 today... i would say hold onto it till the 20th... then return it and swop it for one of the newer models.... they should allow you to do that within 14 days since in effect your 5 becomes a "discontinued model"...
even if you just swop it for a 5c (or a 5s depending on how much you paid) it should have all the updated stuff on it.... |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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How did we ever cope without mobile phones?
I remember the days when you had to wait until you got home before making a phone call, or using a phone box (remember them?).
I guess we have so much more important stuff to discuss that it couldn't possibly wait. Yeah right!!!  |
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By *abioMan
over a year ago
Newcastle and Gateshead |
"How did we ever cope without mobile phones?
I remember the days when you had to wait until you got home before making a phone call, or using a phone box (remember them?).
I guess we have so much more important stuff to discuss that it couldn't possibly wait. Yeah right!!! "
I take that that wasn't written from a mobile phone then..... |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Been with apple for years currently iPhone 4s will probably wait until next year for the iPhone 6 like others have said I have considered the htc one and the Samsung s4, but I seem so connected to apple with my iTunes account all my kids an family have iPhones my iPad and like what has been said before really looking forward to iOS 7 |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Been with apple for years currently iPhone 4s will probably wait until next year for the iPhone 6 like others have said I have considered the htc one and the Samsung s4, but I seem so connected to apple with my iTunes account all my kids an family have iPhones my iPad and like what has been said before really looking forward to iOS 7"
You've hit the nail on the head. Apple aren't just about the I-phone. They are simply a very well marketed lifestyle brand. If prices of their Macbooks were similar to the lower end laptops, Microsoft would have had more of a battle on their hands in that area.
You could argue that nothing that Apple sell is actually the best at everything it does, but they obviously have the lead when it comes to design, or at least have had as far as phones are concerned. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"The price is crazy. The budget 5c costs $99 in the states and £469 in the UK. Absolutely crazy, unless they made a mistake on the UK site "
Depends on the contract |
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By *abioMan
over a year ago
Newcastle and Gateshead |
"The price is crazy. The budget 5c costs $99 in the states and £469 in the UK. Absolutely crazy, unless they made a mistake on the UK site "
the $99 dollar price is on a us 2 year contract.... the £469 is a sim free phone |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Apples pricing policy is to have the product selling for the same price in all regions
The price for a tax free iPhone in Gibraltar is the same as a duty paid one in concepcion de la linea on the other side of the border.
The duty paid one will become cheaper once the vat has been reclaimed as the purchaser returns to Gibraltar
Crazy eh! |
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By *abioMan
over a year ago
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"That's relatively re-assuring then!! Still £469 sim free isn't really 'budget' imo"
but you dont tend to buy phones "sim free".... they will either be locked onto PAYG or tie you to a contract, so it will be a lot cheaper by the time it gets to you... |
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Everyone I know personally who purchased a iphone 5 has returned it due to it going faulty or if it isn't faulty they're just disappointed with it. Apple need to spend more time on the tech and battery performance and less on just releasing a new phone. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Everyone I know personally who purchased a iphone 5 has returned it due to it going faulty or if it isn't faulty they're just disappointed with it. Apple need to spend more time on the tech and battery performance and less on just releasing a new phone."
Mine has been fine, had more trouble with my 3GS |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I've just got the 5 today. I'm not a phone tech I'm just blooming glad it's not cracked and it works. Apart from the fact it's lighter , longer and got Siri I don't have a clue about what's been done to it. I can talk text and view fab, I'm happy
had a thought....
actually if you got your 5 today... i would say hold onto it till the 20th... then return it and swop it for one of the newer models.... they should allow you to do that within 14 days since in effect your 5 becomes a "discontinued model"...
even if you just swop it for a 5c (or a 5s depending on how much you paid) it should have all the updated stuff on it...."
I may try that , thank you. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Budget one is $99 or £63. The better spec one is £120. But that's only US pricing no one knows what the price for Europe is yet. "
apple have a global pricing policy
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