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Other CANADA iPhone (2018) XS/XS+/9 Pre-Orders and Dispatch Thread
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My wife is in a similar situation. Her 2 year old 7 Plus still feels and runs like it's brand new, but she was getting excited at upgrading this fall. Now she's unsure if she wants to or wait another year as well.
i think that's the case for a lot of people, not a lot of people expected this pricing. Scalpers are out of the business now, i'd be shocked if people are going to pay a premium over what current prices are. Last year i could understand, but not this year.
The whole time leading up to the event she was more interested in what turned out to be the XR. She was a bit bummed knowing that it was coming with a single lens and likely losing portrait mode, but now pleasantly surprised with how much will be included with the XR. I think between the display size and colours, the XR is going to do quite well and probably be their biggest seller.
Yeah it's more of a 'want' for the new form factor and screen than a need. I used to upgrade every year for the cameras but I've since got more into photography and use a full frame DSLR for the bulk of my photography. Since then the need to upgrade each year has diminished.
I gotta say, if there’s anything that pushed me over the edge to upgrade every year it was always the camera (especially on years where the design didn’t change).
The stuff they’re doing on the XS looks incredible. But I think for the first time ever I’m not going to upgrade.
Absolutely. After the success of the 8 and 8+ when released alongside the X, i can only imagine the XR will do even better given what it is. The problem with the XR for me is the fact that it's an LCD screen and the fact that it's made out of aluminum. Once you hold a stainless steel iPhone in your hand, it's really hard to go back to aluminum.
I agree. I absolutely love the stainless steel build and the OLED display. For most I suspect it won't matter though.
I think in a way it's pretty cool. Had Apple wanted to keep the prices in the 600-700 range we likely wouldn't have gotten the X/XS with these different materials.
The other interesting thing I was thinking about was how often battery life was mentioned and how all models seem to have improved. They really put emphasis on battery life and large screens rather than something like the thinness of the new phones. I think they're really trying to appeal to the market with those aspects.
LOL, I'm kind of on the fence too, but will probably stick with 64GB. Part of me says "price is already ridiculous, might as well go for 256GB", and the reasonable part says "1500$ for a phone is stupid, don't spend 200$ more!".
I managed with 16GB for the last 4 years, so 64GB is 4x the storage in my case.
yea you can, when you're on the order page you can change it to pick up in store.
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No need for 256 then. For me I'm getting married next summer and my fiancee keeps hounding me to take more pictures and videos especially when we're out. I think 4K video and some downloaded content coudl easily eat through 64GB, which is what would worry me. I would also hate the hassle of unloading files and clearing space constantly. When you look at it, you'll get some recapture value from the increased storage if you decide to sell. Also you save from not needing to pay for cloud storage.
It's really a function of the balance between the amount of disposable income one is willing to allocate to 'luxury' features and the 'need' for those features.
Ordering Space Grey iPhone XS Max, 256GB on the App Store App. I hope they have in store pick up this time around. The last 3 launches, even though I managed to have it say I will get on launch day, I had to wait until the following Monday. 3x in a row! I think it is UPS. I am in the GTA, so it shouldn't be an issue.
Anyone know how much the Xs Max 256Gb will be on a 2-year TAB with Rogers? Can’t seem to find the info...
You guys all ordering at full price???
You guys all ordering at full price???
Ah hello me!
Though I'm noticing a bit of occasional stutter, it is by no means bad enough to require urgent replacement. I'm not sure the camera is that much better either.
The same exact thing happened to me, got in at 3:05, order confirmed at 3:06, date slipped to 2-3 weeks. I don’t think this year will be as competitive, especially in Canada.
If I want to preorder an iPhone and an Apple Watch, would you suggest doing both on one order, or getting the order for one in ASAP and then do the other right after?
For the iPhone you’re getting I’d try to put that order in first. SG 256 will be a popular choice.
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I can't order until next week... because I'm going to order the XR.
Apple isn't allowing us to order the XR tonight.
Part of me says "$1500 for a phone is stupid, don't spend $200 more!" and I'm going to listen.
I paid $1729 for a 12" MacBook with 256 GB last year. The iPhone XS Max with 256 GB is... wait for it... also $1729. WTF. No thanks. And 64 GB at that $1519 price? Uh, wut?!?
The 128 GB XR is $1099. To get more than 64 GB on a Max will cost $630 more than the 128 GB XR.
For me 16 GB is unusable, and 32 GB is barely usable. 64 GB is usable but restrictive. 128 GB is plenty, and 256 GB is complete overkill.
Nah. The iPhone 4 was steel and glass. It was my favourite design, but I'm fine with aluminum too. I don't think it's worth hundreds more to get a little strip of steel. I put my phones in a case anyway.
Just to be clear, the XR does support Portrait Mode. That's what sold it for me. I just hope the single-lens Portrait Mode works well.
Apple says the XR has the best battery life, with the XS Max coming a close second. Further behind is the XS.
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Same here. Before the event I was excited to upgrade for the Xs Max, but after I saw the price here in Canada, I can't justify myself to spend all the money it asked when my 6s+ still running great for what I need on a daily basis. The top of the line Xs max is just 3-400$ less than what I've paid for my iMac!! I'm a nerd for new tech but this new price range just trace the line for my budget limit.
So I'll be reasonable and stick with my 6s+ for a while I think. Even if I have the money, I just can't justify myself to pay that much just for a phone.
Yea I hear you. If they had the 6.5 X last year I wouldn’t have upgraded. I got rid of my iPad Pro and this will serve as somewhat of a replacement for that so I can easily justify the cost. Otherwise I really wouldn’t upgrade, money could probably be better spent elsewhere.
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Do you guys think it'll be possible to pick up an XS on launch day in store without pre-ordering?
I'm curious because I have a bunch of Visa and mall gift cards to use up and probably best to put them towards the phone if I can. I rarely buy clothes in Canada anyway.
I'm curious because I have a bunch of Visa and mall gift cards to use up and probably best to put them towards the phone if I can. I rarely buy clothes in Canada anyway.