iPhone 5

[emopunker2004]

Newest update

http://www.pocket-lint.com/news/4689...tember-twelfth

[CigarNut]

I read that the current iPhone (4s) is 2.31" x 4.5" and that the new one will be 4.7" x 2.6". I found this when I stumbled on a site that discussed cases for the new iPhone.

[Blak Smyth]

Originally Posted by CigarNut

I read that the current iPhone (4s) is 2.31" x 4.5" and that the new one will be 4.7" x 2.6". I found this when I stumbled on a site that discussed cases for the new iPhone.

I saw some specs somewhere too but I don't think anything is official yet. I think those measurments sound good to me though!

[emopunker2004]

here's the glass for both the 4s and 5
with specs
http://www.pocket-lint.com/news/4689...tember-twelfth

[CigarNut]

I am going to have a nearly new (< 3 months old) 4 available

[Steelerfanatic]

If anybody has a sprint 4 in white they are going to sell/ trade when the new one comes out please let me know.

[Louistogies]

I've had a prepaid phone for the last two years. I'm looking forwards to have the latest tech for once.

[bonjing]

So today is the day. What say the mass?

[aich75013]

I'm watching Engadget's blog about the announcement right now.
4G LTE, 4" display, thinner, etc.

[longknocker]

Price?

[bonjing]

listening to it on Cnet, or trying to, can't focus on it too much. Nothing to impressive so far.

Adrian Cnet said they kind of dodged the battery life on 4g talk time. They did mention 4g browsing is about 8hrs

[aich75013]

Yes. 3G talk, 3G browsing and 4G browsing are 8 hrs.
Wifi browsing and watching video are 10 hrs.
Music 40
Standy 225

[aich75013]

Pricing (with contract):
16GB $199
32GB $299
64GB $399

Pre-order the 14th. Shipping starts the 21st.

4 Free w/ contract
4S $99 w/ contract

[longknocker]

Originally Posted by aich75013

Pricing (with contract):
16GB $199
32GB $299
64GB $399

Pre-order the 14th. Shipping starts the 21st.

4 Free w/ contract
4S $99 w/ contract

Thanks, Brother!

[mithrilG60]

Watched the event, pretty much a yawn. The days of revolutionary launches with the iPhone/iPad/iPod are behind us. All 3 are mature products so the version changes will now be evolutionary instead to ensure the brand and revenue streams remain unruffled.

Big upgrade from a 3Gs, decent enough from a 4, certainly not worth it if you have a 4s....

[DPD6030]

Most likely going to upgrade from the 3gs to the 5 since the 5 is $199 for the 16gb and that's all I really need.

[chaase321]

Originally Posted by DPD6030

Most likely going to upgrade from the 3gs to the 5 since the 5 is $199 for the 16gb and that's all I really need.

This ^ but not until December.

[Blak Smyth]

Yah I was extremely underwhelmed and will wait to see what tech geeks say once they get their hands on it. I am not impressed currently and am considering going to a Samsung or other new device. I am an iPhone whore or have been until now, but will wait until I see more.

[mithrilG60]

meh, it is what it is. There's nothing particularly revolutionary about any of the new Droid phones either. They are all rectangular devices with glass faces that can place phone calls, provide internet/navigational services and act as a gaming platform.

Apple's realised that the mobile device field has matured to the same point as the PC market in many ways.... it's target customer doesn't care about the technical specs of their phone just as they don't really care what the proc speed and ram cache level is of their PC; they care about apps, familiarity, branding and that it just works when they want it to. That's what the iDevices will be about for the next several generations. Droid hardware makers will continue appealing to the techno-geeks like they always have by claiming the latest and greatest hardware. but Droid itself will soon too realize that all the hardware on the market is now so advanced that it's almost immaterial to the phone experience.

[Chainsaw13]

Originally Posted by mithrilG60

meh, it is what it is. There's nothing particularly revolutionary about any of the new Droid phones either. They are all rectangular devices with glass faces that can place phone calls, provide internet/navigational services and act as a gaming platform.

Apple's realised that the mobile device field has matured to the same point as the PC market in many ways.... it's target customer doesn't care about the technical specs of their phone just as they don't really care what the proc speed and ram cache level is of their PC; they care about apps, familiarity, branding and that it just works when they want it to. That's what the iDevices will be about for the next several generations. Droid hardware makers will continue appealing to the techno-geeks like they always have by claiming the latest and greatest hardware. but Droid itself will soon too realize that all the hardware on the market is now so advanced that it's almost immaterial to the phone experience.

Very nice summary. I have a 4 and thought about upgrading IF the new 5 was a big step beyond what I currently have. I just don't see it. Since I bought my iPad I use the phone less so the 5 needed to really to offer a lot more than it has. That's ok, more money left for cigars.