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iPhone X The "I will return my iPhone X" - Thread

whizkid11 said:
A brushed stainless would have been a better option.
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So, should have Apple used a brushed stainless for the 316 L stainless steel Apple Watch? I'm not following your view point. It's the Exact same steel almost as the surgical steel used on silver X bands and if it accrues micro scratches, it's not that big of a deal. Stainless steel in general will do that. I don't see many Apple Watch owners complaining of this knowingly because of what to expect with the stainless steel in general.

whizkid11 said:
The SG coating obvious doesn’t give a significant amount of “protection” since it already has blemishes after three days of being babied.
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And your experience isn't everyone else's. I have zero scratches on mine or any blemishes at all. Which, I don't use cases either.
 
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macher said:
Yea people think I’m crazy but I missed the home button too. I much prefer tapping than swiping. The swiping on the bottom of the X is too far down on the device.
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Yep I really missed the home button I loved the X but hated no home button. But I’m back to my 7 plus and loving it. I didn’t go for the 8 plus because not really any different from my 7 plus I don’t care about wireless charging
 
Pnr2020 said:
Yep I really missed the home button I loved the X but hated no home button. But I’m back to my 7 plus and loving it. I didn’t go for the 8 plus because not really any different from my 7 plus I don’t care about wireless charging
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I prefer the non Plus. I would have kept my 7 if my wife didn’t want a smaller phone than her 6S Plus. Returned the X got an 8 non Plus. Gave her my 7 non Plus and took the 8 non Plus. Like you glad I’m back on the UI that IMO is a culmination of almost perfection.

I wouldn’t mind a soft home button. I need a medium protective case like the Magpul Field case. Those types of cases have a lip. When I had the X in a similar case I couldn’t swipe down or up because you had to ‘dig’.

Also call me crazy but the bezels IMO and my experience have a lot to do with better navigation on the screen. Best way to explain it is the screen is a lot more centralized on the chassis.
 
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Your not crazy lol I don’t mind the bezels on my 7 plus It puts everything into proportion sort of nice and neat if they could make the bezels half the thickness then that would be perfect for me.
 
Pnr2020 said:
Yep I really missed the home button I loved the X but hated no home button. But I’m back to my 7 plus and loving it. I didn’t go for the 8 plus because not really any different from my 7 plus I don’t care about wireless charging
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Resistance is futile. You will eventually lose that button!
 
I returned it. X was just not worth the cost to me. I missed the home button too.
I was able to get an 8 mo. old 7 ($325), a gen2 Series 1 42mm AW ($135!), and shopping for an iPad Pro for about $350, = all for $275 less than the X. I also sold my iP6 for $200.
 
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gigaguy said:
I returned it. X was just not worth the cost to me. I missed the home button too.
I was able to get an 8 mo. old 7 ($325), a gen2 Series 1 42mm AW ($135!), and shopping for an iPad Pro for about $350, = all for $275 less than the X. I also sold my iP6 for $200.
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$200 for an iP6 is pretty good imo!
 
Fireball Dragon said:
Not returning my X. Went from 8 to X and love it! The swipe up to go home feels more natural (to me) and is likely that all newly released iOS devices will adopt this sooner or later.
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I totally agree. This is the way I use my iPad Pro. Everything I do is gesture based. I rarely use my Pro’s home button. I found myself very often swiping up on my 7+ To go home. I knew then I needed to give in and upgrade to the X.
 
convergent said:
Resistance is futile. You will eventually lose that button!
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It’s the same with the headphone jack though. As long as there are still viable options available, it’s sometimes worth putting it off and enjoying a needed feature for as long as possible until the option is gone.

In reality an iPhone user could keep the home button for at least another 3 years. The iPhone 8 should be good for that period even if Apple decide not to release a lower priced flagship including one next year.
 
The-Real-Deal82 said:
It’s the same with the headphone jack though. As long as there are still viable options available, it’s sometimes worth putting it off and enjoying a needed feature for as long as possible until the option is gone.

In reality an iPhone user could keep the home button for at least another 3 years. The iPhone 8 should be good for that period even if Apple decide not to release a lower priced flagship including one next year.
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I know... was just kidding. I held on to the headphone jack with the 6S+ and then jumped ship for that and other reasons.
 
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convergent said:
I know... was just kidding. I held on to the headphone jack with the 6S+ and then jumped ship for that and other reasons.
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Yeah I bought a 6S last year as it was a good deal and still had the jack. I haven’t regretted buying an older model. I know next year i’ll lose it with my upgrade but i’ll likely get an iPhone 8 when they are even cheaper again.

I can’t see the iPhone X coming down enough in price next year. It’ll still likely be at least £800 and I can’t justify paying that much for a phone I’m not particularly bowled over with. I’ll be using the older form factor for another three years I’m guessing.
 
Raist3001 said:
I totally agree. This is the way I use my iPad Pro. Everything I do is gesture based. I rarely use my Pro’s home button. I found myself very often swiping up on my 7+ To go home. I knew then I needed to give in and upgrade to the X.
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I see many posts now where others are saying they're trying to use their iPad and realizing that gesture controls aren't they after using the iPhone X. I think this is a good sign Apple will easily be transferring Face ID/gesture controls to the iPad line up.
 
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73CortinaV8 said:
mine is going back tonight
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I am interested in hearing your reasons why. Could you share?
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Relentless Power said:
I see many posts now where others are saying they're trying to use their iPad and realizing that gesture controls aren't they after using the iPhone X. I think this is a good sign Apple will easily be transferring Face ID/gesture controls to the iPad line up.
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With the ipad pro and iOs 11, swiping up brings you to the app swticher and control center. Tapping in the empty space brings me to the home screen. I never need to touch my home button unless i need to authenticate.
 
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Pnr2020 said:
Yep I really missed the home button I loved the X but hated no home button. But I’m back to my 7 plus and loving it. I didn’t go for the 8 plus because not really any different from my 7 plus I don’t care about wireless charging
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iOS 11 been alright on 7 plus and battery) ?
 
I am very bipolar. Bought the X. Returned the X. Got an 8 Plus. Returned the 8 Plus. Got an X. Only real complain I have now is the phone is not wide enough for ppl with big hands to type on. Other than that I’m slowly getting used to it.
 
convergent said:
Resistance is futile. You will eventually lose that button!
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Had the X, wasnt a fan (no home button, no TouchID). Returned it and went back to my 6 Plus.

I'll see how it goes with the X Plus later this year.

If not, I'll get the 8/8s Plus and see where Apple goes in another year or 2.
 
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