not quite rightI'm not cool enough to be a Mac person join:2001-06-23 Puyallup, WA |
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Re: [iPhone] Next iPhone revision?To answer your question. Nobody knows for sure when or, what the next iPhone will be. The iPhone 5 is the current offering, and it's a great smartphone that should please most people. Should you wait for the next version? You can play that game till infinity. Buy the product that would serve you best NOW, not being worried about what it's going to do in the future. Are the Galaxy phones better than the iPhone 5, NO ... they are different , but that doesn't make them better by default. Is the iPhone 5 better than the Galaxy phones, NO ... it's just different . Both products are great smartphones that do what they do very well. This basically makes "Better" & "Best" personal preference. What's going to fit your lifestyle the best, form factor, availability of apps & accessories. |
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MajestikWorld Traveler Premium Member join:2001-05-11 Tulsa, OK
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2013-Jan-8 11:24 am
Makes sense to me. Never understood the fuss over these phones. People actually getting upset over this. Never cared what cell phone someone buys. You just buy what you like and enjoy. The guys I work with has iPhone 5 and 4s,a few GS3s,a couple of guys even still use those old clam shell phones. Some types in between. A guy on midnight shift has the big galaxy phone with the AT&T grandfathered unlimited.. No big deal. Everyone gets along. Don't criticize one anther's cell phone. iPhone 5 and GS3 are fine. Depends on what works for you.
I've owned the Apple stock from around $6 to just over $701. All of those years and I purchased my first apple product in 1997 I think. For me profit is more interesting. And price. I'm enjoying my $56/mo. AT&T IPhone 5 LTE and $30/mo IPad 4 LTE grandfathered unlimited. |
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I'm not upset about anything. Both are capable phones and I'm glad to hear opinions and reviews from folks who are using these devices everyday. This decision is a relatively big one. Instead of buying just a phone, one is buying into an ecosystem that makes jumping from platform to platform unattractive if large app investments are made. The same goes for e-readers. You are buying into an ecosystem that supports that device with content that is typically locked to that ecosystem. As The Eagles would say," You can check out anytime you like, but you may never leave." |
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StefaniaJezu Chryste, Kubi Premium Member join:2003-03-17 Chicago, IL |
Stefania
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2013-Jan-8 6:26 pm
Most apps are only a few dollars, if not 99 cents or free. Most people can switch ecosystems for well under $100 and compared to what we pay for these devices, that is pocket change. I still have my iPad and use those apps I bought on it. |
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MajestikWorld Traveler Premium Member join:2001-05-11 Tulsa, OK |
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You know how emotional some can get over this subject.
Since I've owned an apple product I haven't spent over $100 on apps. The most important apps like finance and company jetnet was free. Most expensive apps were Slingplayer and a GPS app. Always bought mp3 songs on Amazon but I hear you can play songs from iTunes on any device now. I don't buy movies and tv shows but I rent. Don't have any real ties to the ecosystem.
The only thing I can think of is that I don't want to learn another device. Especially if I have no issues with what I have.
Now if you have a large family in this ecosystem it can be messy i guess. |
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Irish SharkPlay Like A Champion Today MVM join:2000-07-29 Las Vegas, NV |
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said by XXXXXXXXXXX1:As The Eagles would say," You can check out anytime you like, but you may never leave." Actually "you can check out anytime you like, but you can never leave. |
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djrobx Premium Member join:2000-05-31 Reno, NV |
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said by XXXXXXXXXXX1:I'm not upset about anything. Both are capable phones and I'm glad to hear opinions and reviews from folks who are using these devices everyday.
This decision is a relatively big one. Instead of buying just a phone, one is buying into an ecosystem that makes jumping from platform to platform unattractive if large app investments are made. The same goes for e-readers. You are buying into an ecosystem that supports that device with content that is typically locked to that ecosystem. Right - My existing apps purchases are the biggest barrier for me going with an Android phone. I have a lot invested into my iTunes music organization as well. Losing support of iTunes gapless playback tags (which unfortunately are not the same as LAME gapless tags) would be quite disastrous for me. |
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ptrowskiGot Helix? Premium Member join:2005-03-14 Woodstock, CT |
ptrowski
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2013-Jan-11 2:21 pm
Keep the iPhone as an iPod and get a new phone. That's what I plan on doing when the Galaxy S4 is released. |
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said by djrobx:Right - My existing apps purchases are the biggest barrier for me going with an Android phone. I have a lot invested into my iTunes music organization as well. Losing support of iTunes gapless playback tags (which unfortunately are not the same as LAME gapless tags) would be quite disastrous for me. Apps and content investments are a huge consideration here. Yes, if you've got a hundred bucks of apps, that won't stop you from jumping ship to another platform. But if larger investments in apps and/or content (movies, shows, etc) have been made, it's more difficult to make the case for abandoning ship with Apple (or Android). I still have yet to make my decision- but you all have offered some great food for thought. Thanks! |
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