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iPhone X: Who's buying?
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Even Apple were so ashamed of that so called wireless charge that they just quickly passed that section and got back to those horrible animojis. Iphone X is so half baked product that I wouldn't get one even for free...
Ah, alright, that ol' definition thing. So not fake then, just the current state of consumer technology. Just like Samsung's Infinity Display is not really infinite, it's just marketing speak.
Sure, inductive charging might be more accurate a term mechanically, but this is still charging without a wire going to your device. That doesn't automatically mean it's the best way to charge every single time, of course. It's just more convenient when you aren't in a hurry and don't need to play with the device.
So you're going to use two chargers to charge your iPhone : the one with lightning cable and the one with Qi when youre not in a hurry? How do you know beforehand if you're not going to use your phone while Qi charging it? Is that very intuitive user experience?
This creates atleast three other issues like having enough wall sockets available, or having enought free surface for Qi. How about electric usage with two chargers? Instead of solving any issues Qi creates new ones.
The cost doesn't bother me. I use my phone every day, so I'd gladly pay £1k+ for the right phone.
But that cut out in the screen is ridiculous and a mad idea. I could never get on board with that. Image if TV manufacturers started having the infrared sensor cut-in to the screen? It'd never happen. Why make an edge-to-edge display and then have some of the hardware encroach into it? Makes no sense.
And the total lack of a fingerprint sensor is a no-go. Face ID not a good solution. It's overly complicated. Unless Apple also introduced features like Google's smart lock (IE will not lock when connected to the home wifi etc.) then I couldn't live with Face ID.
iPhone X is another iPhone fail in my opinion.
But that cut out in the screen is ridiculous and a mad idea. I could never get on board with that. Image if TV manufacturers started having the infrared sensor cut-in to the screen? It'd never happen. Why make an edge-to-edge display and then have some of the hardware encroach into it? Makes no sense.
And the total lack of a fingerprint sensor is a no-go. Face ID not a good solution. It's overly complicated. Unless Apple also introduced features like Google's smart lock (IE will not lock when connected to the home wifi etc.) then I couldn't live with Face ID.
iPhone X is another iPhone fail in my opinion.
Just because Samsung is lying to us on a marketing doesn't mean Apple should do the same. Apple has allways been a reliable on a marketing claims but this time when Tim Cook called iPhone X "Huge iPhone news" it was simply a lie.
Once you betray your customers with these kind of lies it's going to be difficult to win back the trust once created.
The main attraction of the iPhone X is clearly that you get a screen real estate almost as big as the iPhone 7/8 Plus, but without the Big Foot size of the Plus versions (you also get Dual camera of course).
This is the main reason why I might consider it.
For me it is either iPhone 8 vanilla or iPhone X, but damn the price is steep!
This is the main reason why I might consider it.
For me it is either iPhone 8 vanilla or iPhone X, but damn the price is steep!
Not everyone is able to make good use of every option our devices offer, even outside of charging options. People's workflows differ. That doesn't mean a feature is a failure if it doesn't fit someone's needs (myself included).
For instance, I have the 29W charger at home for fast charging my iPad Pro, but I also have a second regular iPad charger at a different location since there's two iPads and two iPhones in the household. If I need to charge my iPad fast (in the morning, for instance), I use the 29W charger. Otherwise I can use whichever charger is free. My point is, I'm already making decisions where and how to charge my devices (including what charging options I have at work).
Adding an inductive charger into the mix would not be a problem - it would probably be placed where I normally rest my iPhone (on my desk), so it would be intuitive to use. If I receive calls I already accept them on whichever device I'm on at the time, or is closest - it's not necessarily the iPhone. Same with e-mail and messages. I don't need to be a fortune teller to know when I might not need my phone for a while. That's simply not an issue with my use.
Oh, absolutely - if you're already struggling with those things then this is not going to make things better for you.
Will wait for iPhone Xs next year that will have touch id on screen, 120hz screen, product red colour...
You are assuming wrong. I'm not struggling with those because I will not get Qi, ever. When I charge my devices with cable I can put them wherever within the reach of the cord. With Qi you're basicly stuck on a same small spot every time, if you're not willing to move the whole thing. Like I said, Qi creates even more issues than it solves.
Yes, the 256 and probably in silver; although, I'm not as certain about the color as I was last year when I got the 7 Plus in Jet Black. I knew immediately, that was the color I wanted then. This year I'm not so certain. Like others, I'm disappointed about the delay, but I would rather be given these dates than be told it will ship in 6-8 weeks if I had pre-ordered this Friday. The delay is actually permitting me to upgrade my Apple Watch S0 to the non-LTE S3, which I wouldn't be doing now if I was getting the new iPhone now.
As for cost, my carrier financing plan will go up about $12/month, so it's not a big adjustment from what I currently pay.
As for cost, my carrier financing plan will go up about $12/month, so it's not a big adjustment from what I currently pay.
I will be getting the black one as usual, I'd consider a bronze if it existed.
I was trying to decide between the 64GB and the 256GB but I think 64GB might be a challenge down the road considering I'm planning to keep it at least 3 years, and since there is no 128GB, 256GB it is.
The way I see the notch, is that either have a little bezel to accommodate all the sensors, or have a notch for the sensors and a useable screen area on each side. I gladly take the notch with more screen area than a bezel.
As for Face ID, I really don't see a problem with it if it works and Apple has a good track record with things that work.
I was trying to decide between the 64GB and the 256GB but I think 64GB might be a challenge down the road considering I'm planning to keep it at least 3 years, and since there is no 128GB, 256GB it is.
The way I see the notch, is that either have a little bezel to accommodate all the sensors, or have a notch for the sensors and a useable screen area on each side. I gladly take the notch with more screen area than a bezel.
As for Face ID, I really don't see a problem with it if it works and Apple has a good track record with things that work.
Please pay attention to what I quote and reply to, so that it doesn't look like you're switching words around to try and make a point. I quoted you listing shortage of free wall sockets and table space, as well as electric usage with multiple chargers, as problems. I then stated that yes, if you're already struggling with those, adding a Qi pad won't help. Here it is again for your convenience:
My comment was not related to things you might have mentioned elsewhere in your post (cable reach, charging while using). Those are certainly valid points for people whose use cases are at odds with inductive charging, but you'll come across better if you pay a bit more attention when replying.
But it looks like over 50% is wanting to buy and many of "the big fat no" people will change their mind.
I will definitely go for the 256 as I currently have 256gb 7 plus and need that much storage due to my camera usage.
I know what you mean re colour. I have almost always had Space Grey/Black as I dislike the white bezel but with that gone am veering towards the silver/white this year. Also just remembered that I didn't manage to get a Jet Black last year (if I had waited I would have lost a good trade in price) but I did get a Spigen Jet Black case which had the same effect and after the initial disappointment I pretty much forgot about Jet Black!
I don't mind the delay either and tempted to order a watch for a play as never had one. Which most people who know me find very hard to believe
A gold X would have been nice!
I know what you mean re colour. I have almost always had Space Grey/Black as I dislike the white bezel but with that gone am veering towards the silver/white this year. Also just remembered that I didn't manage to get a Jet Black last year (if I had waited I would have lost a good trade in price) but I did get a Spigen Jet Black case which had the same effect and after the initial disappointment I pretty much forgot about Jet Black!
I don't mind the delay either and tempted to order a watch for a play as never had one. Which most people who know me find very hard to believe
A gold X would have been nice!
3017 another 100 years to go
Hahaha nice pickup! I didn’t mean to say that lol