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Who is being cautious about a Gen 1 design & Preorders (iPhone X)
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Your assuming 5.8 because Apple told you that. It’s a marketing tactic. I’ve used the X twice now and it’s smaller than the plus 5.5 in useable screen real estate. iOS 11 has more enhancements for X. You’ll see when you play with an X for a bit. But it doesn’t change the fact Apple hasn’t enhanced the system enough for a brand new “revolutionary” future. Needs a ton of work!
in many ways first gen design wise is the best value
S0 still looks like S3 minus red dot
6 looks like 8 body wise minus refinements
7/8 quite iterative of same 6 shape at least
2016 Macs will probably look the same as 2019 Macbook pros.
S0 still looks like S3 minus red dot
6 looks like 8 body wise minus refinements
7/8 quite iterative of same 6 shape at least
2016 Macs will probably look the same as 2019 Macbook pros.
I'm going to try to preorder an X for day one 1. if delivery date is too far out I'll cancel and hold on to my 6S+ or get a google pixel xl. If there are massive improvements with with the second iteration of the X AND in a plus size I'll get that, buy it out right, and give my X (if I get it) to a family member that I know can't afford annual or every two year upgrade prices. My family does enough for me, especially in the last year after I lost my dad to cancer. I have no reservations giving back a little a bit, even it if is a completely meaningless (in the grand scheme of things) item such as a phone. We take care of each other in little ways. I'll mow my grandma's lawn now that she can't do it, my uncles will help with preparing my mom's property for the coming winter, I'll throw someone a barely used newer generation phone completely paid off. It all works out.
This. This is what makes Apple products so successful, it's not just the hardware quality standards they use, but the fact that their devices are thoroughly tested, even their refurbished line is tested thoroughly as well. Yes, there will be defects That occur, but also its the customer service that stands behind the Product.
Yeah, like I said I have no issues with the 8, it works, that's all I care about.
I've never had a major issue with any iPhone and I have owned them all except for the C and SE. I don't think the X will be any different. Not worried at all.
Were you cautious about the iPhone 4, 5, 6, 7? No?
I think you're taking things way overboard. But yes stay cautious and don't pre-order thanks
The X has a smaller useable area than the Plus. It is narrower, which means photos and videos in landscape will look smaller. It is taller by a bit, but when you account for the Notch and ears at the top, and the swipe-up bar at the bottom, it’s only a few pixels taller. Everyone who has used it hands on says it has less useable area than the Plus. It also has shorter battery life despite having a larger battery.
Too many compromises for me. I’ll wait for the X Plus.
Just like they tested the hell out of iOS 11?
Yes, well.. you see, the plus size is too large to be a convenient pocket sized phone for me. I'll use the iPad if I require a larger screen. I'm just annoyed that (until iPhone X) the smaller size was diminished in terms of features compared to the plus size. Don't forget, the original iPhone through the 4S was only 3.5 inch screen size. Those of us around for those managed to adapt to that size.
Solution = IUP
Get X now Xs next year.
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Yep it's smaller. But my 7+ always seemed to big. So hopefully it will be perfect size. When I want a bigger picture I grab the iPad.
What were some of the enhancements? What part of the OS needs a lot of work? Just more so curious for what to expect.
There's some validity to the OP's concerns. The 6 Plus (the first 5.7" iPhone) was quite glitchy when it came out. It wasn't the hardware, but the software, which wasn't ready for prime-time on that particular device. It was annoying but manageable.
I think iOS 11 is in better shape, particularly with the delay of the X which gave Apple time to get the OS updated to 11.1. Now the X itself is a much bigger leap in hardware than the 6 Plus was at the time. So we'll see and hope that Apple has dialed it in.
Personally I'm preordering Thursday night with great enthusiasm. I'll take the chance with Apple, knowing how hard they work to get it right, and how terrific their customer support is. I would not risk it with most other manufacturers.
I think iOS 11 is in better shape, particularly with the delay of the X which gave Apple time to get the OS updated to 11.1. Now the X itself is a much bigger leap in hardware than the 6 Plus was at the time. So we'll see and hope that Apple has dialed it in.
Personally I'm preordering Thursday night with great enthusiasm. I'll take the chance with Apple, knowing how hard they work to get it right, and how terrific their customer support is. I would not risk it with most other manufacturers.
There's no risk, you have 14 days to see if you like it. If not, return it for a full refund. Anytime I've ever tried returning anything I've usually been met with some level of resistance. When I returned my 2016 Macbook Pro, the return was done in about 30 seconds and they didn't even bother to look into the box. Apple really has a hassle free return policy. I should qualify my post by stating that this is assuming you purchase the phone from Apple. When I got my iPhone 7+ through Rogers, I could only return the phone within 14 days OR less than 30 minutes of talk time. If you happen to use the phone for one medium length call, you can no longer return the phone (not sure about US carriers)
Apples support is second to none, probably the only company I have no qualms about ordering anything from, there's always someone who will get it rectified there, even if it takes a try or two.
Yeap, think the same, my 6S will keep me going and I think the X looks fiddly to use, I’m not going to spend a grand or more without trying it out first that’s for sure! Currently think the 7 Plus may be an alternative.
Plus Apple has a pretty poor record with first gen product reliability.
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I agree with both of you. I know of no other company who goes out of its way to support a customer like Apple does. I once ordered some extra lightning cables for in-store pickup, back when lightning first came out and those cables were in very short supply. When I got there, they couldn't sell them to me because I preordered it under my wife's name and she wasn't with me. It was a strict policy they couldn't break. So instead they refunded the purchase and found two spares in the back which they gave me for free.
Also I preordered the Apple Watch when it first came out. I liked it so much but regretted choosing aluminum. I wanted stainless. They swapped it no questions asked within the 14 day window.
I am not too worried. I had one issue with my iPhone 4 (dust in the camera module) that Apple replaced for me. besides that, I haven't had many issues with any of the new designs. There will be some software issues until apps get updated for the X though.