anyone watching out for i5 launch tonite?

domhatch · 2012-09-12T10:42:19+00:00

i know you're not supposed to discuss religion here, but... apple's supposed to launch the iphone 5 today. and perhaps a mini-ipad. about 19:00 our time (just in time to be eclipsed by the last england t20). anyone watching out for the news with any real interest? i'm holding out on my upgrade until i can at least lay eyes on the thing. word on the asphalt is that it will be here about late october, mid-november. interested to hear your thoughts dh

DonovanB

I'm definitely with strataxe on this. It's a phone.
But some people are after the status of being "one of the first to own it"

It doesn't get you any kudos in my book. What I do appreciate is someone who makes use of it and has it for that purpose, to use it as a tool, not a fashion statement.

epictring

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This is a fair test in my opinion.

domhatch

epictring wrote

This is a fair test in my opinion.

well, that does make up my mind for me - at least as far as the i5 vs siii is concerned. i'm just waiting to see when they launch, how long it takes for mtn, etc, to launch 4g, when the nano-sim will be available -oh - and all that other stuff. my contract is expired so as soon as everything comes together in that serendipitous manner...

dh

deefstes

domhatch wrote
epictring wrote

This is a fair test in my opinion.
well, that does make up my mind for me - at least as far as the i5 vs siii is concerned. i'm just waiting to see when they launch, how long it takes for mtn, etc, to launch 4g, when the nano-sim will be available -oh - and all that other stuff. my contract is expired so as soon as everything comes together in that serendipitous manner...

dh

I believe MTN already has nano sims available.

domhatch

deefstes wrote I believe MTN already has nano sims available.

really? oh goody... now it's just the truckers to worry about...

JeremyE

epictring wrote
This is a fair test in my opinion.

No that is not even close to a fair test...

1: Why cant they show the speeds the Samsung gets on the same network? That is easily do-able...especially if you are a tech reviewer.
2: They show the Samsung just finishing geekbench, I want to see them running it side by side, not the Samsung just finishing and just a random screen shot of the Iphone with results...It can simply be a picture on the screen.
3: The java test and then the gaming test are just retarded! The Samsung can multi-task which means the guy could have started 10 apps in the background that will all be consuming memory and hence greatly slow the phone down meaning the if the Iphone is running less apps and hence has more memory available it will obviously be faster.

Here is where the phone sits according to tech radar: http://www.techradar.com/news/phone-and-communications/mobile-phones/20-best-mobile-phones-in-the-world-today-645440
all with full reviews.

epictring

JeremyE wrote
epictring wrote
This is a fair test in my opinion.
No that is not even close to a fair test...

1: Why cant they show the speeds the Samsung gets on the same network? That is easily do-able...especially if you are a tech reviewer.
2: They show the Samsung just finishing geekbench, I want to see them running it side by side, not the Samsung just finishing and just a random screen shot of the Iphone with results...It can simply be a picture on the screen.
3: The java test and then the gaming test are just retarded! The Samsung can multi-task which means the guy could have started 10 apps in the background that will all be consuming memory and hence greatly slow the phone down meaning the if the Iphone is running less apps and hence has more memory available it will obviously be faster.

Here is where the phone sits according to tech radar: http://www.techradar.com/news/phone-and-communications/mobile-phones/20-best-mobile-phones-in-the-world-today-645440
all with full reviews.

Remember that what a phone can do on paper means nothing. While it could be that they cheated, why would they? In other words it would be impossible to trust ANY review since anyone can cheat in terms of running background apps and so forth.

The big test in my opinion would be having them in your hands side by side and deciding what OS software you like best.

domhatch

well, the only 'test' that matters in my opinion is that if i get the i5, i won't have to spend money repurchasing the apps i've already purchased.

and i like the ios, erm, os.
dh

epictring

domhatch wrote well, the only 'test' that matters in my opinion is that if i get the i5, i won't have to spend money repurchasing the apps i've already purchased.

and i like the ios, erm, os.
dh

Yeah, I don't think there is a better phone. Rather a better phone for you - everyone will differ. I love the iOS OS more than Android any day, but my dad likes Android more.

These discussions will never come to an agreement. I like a telecaster, you like a strat, same thing.

ZarK

Based on my research and first-hand experience using and comparing the iphone 4s and Galaxy SII, I'd say the Galaxy is far superior performance-wise. Much prefer the larger high quality display as well. I really dig using certain apple products myself. In my opinion you get quality and style but pay quite a premium for it. Good products but smartphone-wise based on what I believe a smartphone should excel at, I'll be getting a GSIII next without a doubt... My mom enjoys the style and simple/smooth user interface of the 4S so she can have fun with it. I prefer the higher performance and larger display of the SIII. Both are good phones. One more stylish for the fashion-concious, one better-value-for-money for the more performance-orientated user. Just my opinion... ?

domhatch

epictring wrote
Yeah, I don't think there is a better phone. Rather a better phone for you - everyone will differ. I love the iOS OS more than Android any day, but my dad likes Android more.

These discussions will never come to an agreement. I like a telly, you like a strat, same thing.

most definitely. land cruiser/range rover, omega/breitling, always with the same bs. you're perfectly right, it boils down to personal preference.

time to put this one to rest
dh

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