Other I think im getting old....

[kevroc]

I find when I’m doing something on my phone, I’ll switch over to my iPad because it’s so much easier with a bigger screen and regular keyboard.

For me, the keynote and annual upgrade ritual is about celebrating all things great about Apple. Love them or hate them, they changed the game. They continue to innovate but don’t please everyone. I love the homepod, but think the watch is a pass. Was really hoping for sleep tracking.

As far as phones, I’m pretty jazzed. From the 5 to the 6 Plus for the big screen, loved it. From the 6 Plus to the 6s Plus, loved the speed increase. From the 6s Plus to the 7 Plus, loved the water proofing and dual OIS (I think that was the model that had it). From the 7 Plus to the X, well wow. Now the Xs Max? I mean, sure I don’t need all of this stuff, but I enjoy tech and that’s a big part of it. Some people like art or whatever, that’s was this is to me.

I get that some people don’t use their phones for much, I don’t call hardly at all or text or am into the social media thing, but looking at my phone I’ve used 17 different apps today. That’s huge. I don’t use my phone for phone stuff, but I use it for managing my life. That’s what Tim Cook understands. In his quote with Nikkei I believe it was yesterday, he said he understand how important these are becoming to peoples everyday lives, and he’s priced it accordingly

For those that don’t need all that stuff, they have a really broad range of phones now to where you don’t have to upgrade every year. Every 3 years would probably be perfect and you could always buy the model that’s 1 year old and it’d be even cheaper.

 

[corriewf]

I do think the Xr is a weird device in that it sort of slots between the old spots of the 8 and 8 Plus in many ways, which makes the price work (8 was $699, 8 Plus was $799). If you took the X/Xs/Xs Max of the picture and looked at the Xr as a replacement for the 8/8 Plus, it sort of fits. I know the RAM is speculation at this point, but the 8 had 2GB RAM, and the 8 Plus/X had 3GB RAM. While pixel count could be better on the display, it is the same DPI as the 8, just more real estate, also kind of fitting in line with a "put something halfway between the 8 and 8 Plus" as a spiritual successor. I'm in no hurry to replace my 8 Plus, but I am curious to see what the teardowns on this device reveal (and if I was in the market this year instead of last, I might have gotten the base Xr, despite the prettiness of the OLED on the higher-end models).

Well, I will say this, if I went back to lcd from OLED, it would be apples. Apple makes the best LCD screen. But..I’m on a OLED now and wonder if I would adjust to the black levels on lcd. I would imagine it wouldn’t be too bad.

I gotta say man, you have made some really good points! I’m warming up to the idea. Thank you!
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I find when I’m doing something on my phone, I’ll switch over to my iPad because it’s so much easier with a bigger screen and regular keyboard.

For me, the keynote and annual upgrade ritual is about celebrating all things great about Apple. Love them or hate them, they changed the game. They continue to innovate but don’t please everyone. I love the homepod, but think the watch is a pass. Was really hoping for sleep tracking.

As far as phones, I’m pretty jazzed. From the 5 to the 6 Plus for the big screen, loved it. From the 6 Plus to the 6s Plus, loved the speed increase. From the 6s Plus to the 7 Plus, loved the water proofing and dual OIS (I think that was the model that had it). From the 7 Plus to the X, well wow. Now the Xs Max? I mean, sure I don’t need all of this stuff, but I enjoy tech and that’s a big part of it. Some people like art or whatever, that’s was this is to me.

I get that some people don’t use their phones for much, I don’t call hardly at all or text or am into the social media thing, but looking at my phone I’ve used 17 different apps today. That’s huge. I don’t use my phone for phone stuff, but I use it for managing my life. That’s what Tim Cook understands. In his quote with Nikkei I believe it was yesterday, he said he understand how important these are becoming to peoples everyday lives, and he’s priced it accordingly

For those that don’t need all that stuff, they have a really broad range of phones now to where you don’t have to upgrade every year. Every 3 years would probably be perfect and you could always buy the model that’s 1 year old and it’d be even cheaper.

I think they know you are stuck unless you can move off iOS. They know innovation has slowed and people are upgrading less often. How do you increase profits and keep shareholders happy? Raise the price so when folks do upgrade, you get even higher revenue. I don’t think their wrong for doing it. They are a business after all. I just think folks in my particular demographic are being priced out.

I was very impressed with the Apple Watch 4. It’s the first device I’ve ever seen like it with FDA approval. That is HUGE. I have heart arrhythmias and use a Fitbit versa to keep track of my heart rate, but an ECG on my wrist? Fantastic! I could export events for my cardiologist and it’s FDA approved... as in shut up doc and take these readings.

The question left unanswered in regard to the watch was if it detected any other heart issue other than atrial fibrillation. I didn’t see any other heart related issue listed in the keynote.

 

[Dmal99]

“Know Thyself...”

A famous quote inscribed at the Temple at Delphi, where the oracles would give people news that sometimes they didnt want to hear about themselves. The point is, you have to ask yourself why you do Apple?

For me, and I’m perfectly willing to admit this, I enjoy being part of the launch event every year, I feel like it helps keep me connected to the the world at large rather than sitting at home getting older and drifintg out of touch. I also have somewhat of a reputation around here for always having hte latest stuff, and I enjoy that as well. That’s me though. You have to figure out why you do the things you do, and then do them. No judgment.

 

[PBz]

You spent $1,200 on a bike?!?!? Hey man you know they have those at walmart for a dollar ninety nine? I'm kidding! I was actually thinking about getting a bike this year. You really have to spend some money if you want something that will last for years. Weight, ride quality, durability, you truly get what you pay for. It is quite easy to rationalize $1,200 on a device that will last possibly decades if you take care of it. You also have the added health bonus!
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The 3GS had ZERO competition and the technology behind the 3GS was not found in any other device in the quality that Apple provided. In the case of the Xr, it's actually an older tech screen that is being made by competitors.

Back in 3GS day you paid a premium for having a device no other company could provide. Additionally, it was subsidized so you didnt even pay the $699, you paid $299.
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Do people really do image and video processing on a small device? I am seriously asking. Excuse my ignorance.

I am always looks for some complex games on ios to play. I have an ipad pro from last year. Any suggestions?



You should start a gofundme for me... if you truly care.

I do 95% of all my photo editing on iPhone/iPad. 75% on iPhone (8+) using Lightroom and VSCO.

 

[Technarchy]

Old.

First, the iPhone "early years" required an AT&T contract, and those contracts were expensive. AT&T (and ultimately customers) were subsidizing the iPhone via those monthly payments, big-time. For a "no-commitment" 16GB iPhone 3GS, the price was $599, and the 32GB was $699. Adjusting for inflation, $699 in 2008 is equal to about $817 in late 2017.

So when you consider the price of the iPhone Xr, it seems right in line with historical prices plus inflation.

Incomes haven’t “inflated” so that actually makes the XR less of a value proposition.