People who think monthly payments are good, are bad at math. I would rather buy apple stocks. Btw, thanks for helping the stock go higher.
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Other Is anyone else considering hanging onto their phone for a long time?
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Didn't say they were "good" ... but it makes the phone attainable in an otherwise unobtainable situation. For me I realize I'm just renting my phone and not owning it, but I get the new phone every year. I used to buy them outright and sell them for 90-95% of what I bought them for, but I got tired of the whole process of selling the phone. I love monthly payments though. Pretty much 100% of my monthly payments for things I own have 0% interest ... and my credit score is 813 ... so I think I'm doing okay.
Also, you're welcome.
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Good for some ... and a sore spot for others apparently.
I had my X for two years and just got the 11 Pro this year. Probably will keep this for a bit longer than the X, but we’ll see. I always get sucked into the new features and what not. I probably will upgrade my watch in 2020 and not my iPhone.
This. My aging eyes were what prompted my move to the XR - needed a larger screen but didn't want to pay too much.
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My XS Max 256GB should serve me well for the next couple of years, so yeah may hang on to it, will see what the iPhone 12 Pro Max looks like, if it’s not as big of a leap then I’ll Hang 10.
Planning to do a lot of traveling for both work and holiday between 2020-2022, so I am trying to ease off my tech spending and spend more on experiences.
The main Apple product I want to buy next is an iPad Pro as my Air 2 is clearly on its last legs now, will replace the battery and see what is out late next year, preferably something with 5nm chip and 5G.
Planning to do a lot of traveling for both work and holiday between 2020-2022, so I am trying to ease off my tech spending and spend more on experiences.
The main Apple product I want to buy next is an iPad Pro as my Air 2 is clearly on its last legs now, will replace the battery and see what is out late next year, preferably something with 5nm chip and 5G.
I usually buy a phone every 2 years. This time thought the 8+ didn't last 2 years....I just wasn't happy with it and ios 13 seemed to kill my battery. So I purchased the 11 pro Max on the monthly payments plan--first time I've tried this option I've always done the 2 yr contract and brought in August when my carrier had them for 50% off. I might keep it after I pay it off. I do like it much better than the 8+ it replaced except it's heavier but I'll live with it. I do take a lot of pictures and videos so cameras are important to me. I kept my mini2 for 4 years and actually just now passed it to my mother and it's still going strong. I live in rural area...I'm lucky at times to get LTE so I'm not excited about 5G.
My thing is you know how much you can afford to spend and the phone needs to fit your needs and the way you use it.
My thing is you know how much you can afford to spend and the phone needs to fit your needs and the way you use it.
My 7 is in its fourth year now and (after my horrible iOS 13 battery drain was resolved) still performing brilliantly. I like the sound of the rumoured 5.4 inch phone in 2020 so I may upgrade next year, but it’s possible I’ll stretch it out even further.
I am. The xs max is a pretty great phone. I have a anker battery pack fast charger that essentially takes out the battery woes.
And the screen is great and speakers. I need something truly compelling. I’m heading in-screen Fingerprints scanner rumors. If that’s the case I want that! Combine that with Face ID and it would be a perfect iPhone. Seamless unlocking when picking up the phone.
One thing with the Pixel is ‘motion sense’ combined with face unlock. It senses you reaching for the phone and starts scanning your face and by the time you grab the phone it’s at the home screen. I wish Apple would implement something like this because it’s quite nice.
I'm coming up on a year with iPhone Xs Max. I have no particular need for the 11 Pro Max, but because I paid up front it gives me options.
I "might" get the 11 Pro Max @ some point for $650 + taxes IF my finances warrant it. Otherwise, I'm totally happy and satisfied with my Xs Max. It's a truly great phone.
I do fancy myself a pretty good mobile photographer so... The wide lens and Night Mode would be nice to have but not mandatory.
I'll see what happens and how I feel in the next few months.
I "might" get the 11 Pro Max @ some point for $650 + taxes IF my finances warrant it. Otherwise, I'm totally happy and satisfied with my Xs Max. It's a truly great phone.
I do fancy myself a pretty good mobile photographer so... The wide lens and Night Mode would be nice to have but not mandatory.
I'll see what happens and how I feel in the next few months.
Thanks, I'm actually very friendly. It's a play on my cockier side LMAO!!!
I said I would with my XS Max, but if I can get in a position where an upgrade is reasonable, I'll take advantage of it. My XS Max depreciated a lot faster in its first year than I thought it would. If I can sell it at a price where the phone would cost me $350/yr to own or less, I'd sell it. But it also depends on the new iPhone features. I'd really like the longer battery life and brighter screen of the 11 Pros, a ProMotion OLED display, 5G, and a new design when I upgrade. However, with my XS Max still being such a good phone, I'm not sure that those features would even push me to upgrade if my XS Max cost me more than that $350/yr ownership cost I mentioned above.
I have an iPhone SE that i've personally had for a little under 1.5 years. I've been due for an upgrade for several years before that (initially did a 2 year contract when the iPhone 6+ came out Fall of 2014).
I always check out the current prices on the "carrier" website, and keep backing out. it would be nice to have a better display, speakers, camera, but I love how portable the iPhone SE is in my pocket and that's the most important thing right now.
If I want to view something on a bigger display, I just use my iPad Mini 5.
I always check out the current prices on the "carrier" website, and keep backing out. it would be nice to have a better display, speakers, camera, but I love how portable the iPhone SE is in my pocket and that's the most important thing right now.
If I want to view something on a bigger display, I just use my iPad Mini 5.
I think I’m gonna start putting $50 a month toward my next iPhone purchase starting in January. I’m looking forward to upgrading given I’m holding out right now. I just want something different. The on screen finger print scanner would nail a big gripe I have with Face ID. (I love Face ID 99% of the time). It’s just those times in the morning when you wake up or when I need to reach it at a weird angle where it can’t scan my face.
And I want 2 day battery life because we all know after 1yr the battery degrades. I know my xs max battery has declined.
And I want 2 day battery life because we all know after 1yr the battery degrades. I know my xs max battery has declined.
