Other Anyone else fed up with so many considerations when choosing an iPhone these days?

[Shanghaichica]

I can see how all the choices might be overwhelming for some but I actually like the fact that there is that much choice In terms of price, size, build materials,camera specs etc.

 

[Spudlicious]

The overall size of the new 5.4 phone is smaller than the current 4.7 phone (SE2). Depending on how much smaller, and then how different it feels with the flat edges, I’m not positive I’m gonna love it. Sure I’d like a slightly bigger screen, but holding the SE2 just feels about perfect, and I’m not sure I really want anything smaller.

And I never said we weren’t all entitled to our views. This is just my own personal opinion.

OK, fair comment.

 

[44267547]

When you look at Apple’s website, It could possibly overwhelming for one person who is not ‘tech oriented’ when comparing. [They do have a really useful ‘compare tool’ for the iPhone models.] With Apples marketing being so tactful, I generally think consumers only purchase based off with what they see, not necessarily where they compare every iPhone model that’s available.

 

[I7guy]

I can see how all the choices might be overwhelming for some but I actually like the fact that there is that much choice In terms of price, size, build materials,camera specs etc.

People have figured out how to buy washing machines, tvs, refrigerators, cars, clothes, jewelry (and etc) all items with a large, varied, widely costed selections...but when it comes to an iphone analysis paralysis sets in? I don't buy that.

People like choice. Gone are the days when you could buy a car in any color you want as long as it is black.

 

[ssledoux]

People have figured out how to buy washing machines, tvs, refrigerators, cars, clothes, jewelry (and etc) all items with a large, varied, widely costed selections...but when it comes to an iphone analysis paralysis sets in? I don't buy that.

People like choice. Gone are the days when you could buy a car in any color you want as long as it is black.

Honestly, I do see that it could be slightly different for people with tech. With a washer, you know it’s gonna wash clothes, and it’s pretty easy to decide if you want a complicated, computerized display with lots of fancy settings, or one that just washes your clothes. They are all pretty much the same size. You aren’t taking it anywhere with you, and almost everyone has had experience using one.

I think with tech, if it’s more complicated it can scare people off. Some people are challenged in this area due to lack of experience, especially older adults, or people who have just not kept up with tech. In addition, you could wind up with a size phone that you realize is uncomfortable to hold, or doesn’t fit well in a pocket, or one that has features that confuse you when all you really want to do is make a phone call or send a text.

I guess for some, a basic flip phone would likely do the job, but if they join this century (or decade at least), they probably need to get at least a basic smartphone, and it can probably be a bit overwhelming with all the choices out there.

But you’re right about one thing - for those that are familiar with all Apple has had to offer over the years, it just shouldn’t be this difficult. Pick a phone and call it a day. I wish I could take my own advice. ;-p

 

[d.best.5205622]

No

Versatility gives you choices

 

[Closingracer]

It's not impossible, it's just not happened yet and technology hasn't reached that level. In a lab somewhere they've probably even got something close to unbreakable it'll just be years before we see it in a consumer product. Gorilla glass compared to early phone glass is greatly more durable, but still not unbreakable. It will happen at some point, I'm just disappointed we aren't at that level yet. Obviously companies have an interest in making things replaceable as it means they can charge for it.

Flexible/bendable glass was "impossible" a decade ago - now we see rollable glass screens, flexible displays etc.

Lol you’re asking for the impossible. It’s glass. You can’t change the properties of glass or otherwise it’s not glass. There’s a reason why On the watches they use glass on the sport ones vs sapphire besides just the fact the sport ones are cheaper. The regular glass is less prone to break apart if you crack the glass.