Now that the phones are well over a grand, and the new models are that much different, I don't see getting a new one every year. I can easily afford it but just doesn't make any sense.
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I usually upgrade every year as I am a tech-nerd and like to play around with the latest features and gimmicks 🙄
And besides:
I don't smoke, I don't drink... I think one has to have some kind of addiction.... 😜
And besides:
I don't smoke, I don't drink... I think one has to have some kind of addiction.... 😜
I upgraded every year from the 4S until the X, when I started to upgrade every 18 months. I upgrade because I want the latest and greatest and also for the improvements each year. I currently have had the XS Max since March 2019, so I think it’s time to upgrade and I’m potentially switching from T-Mobile to Verizon as well.
I upgrade every year, my old phone gets handed to a family member, and that person passes their phone to another family member. At the end of the line I keep the phone and stash it away as a "collector's item".
I upgrade every year. I quit smoking in 2014 and since it's been my "you quit smoking" present to myself. I automatically save the money I would have spent on cigarettes and that's my "Apple Fund". Since I smoked a pack a day, it easily pays for a new phone and watch every year.
Never. Apple is so good at supporting older devices with the latest software and even if it is not the latest software I am not a power user. iPhone 6s, late 2009 MacBook White.
2 Kids. iPhone 7's, macBook Airs 2012 and 2014, iPad Air and iPad Air 2.
Yes I am thinking of upgrading some products soon given the new software release this year but not every product. So expensive and doesn't make sense if you are just a basic user who enjoys the Apple ecosystem.
For my families basic use I use the rule that if the latest software release is not supported on a device I will replace it. Seems pragmatic.
2 Kids. iPhone 7's, macBook Airs 2012 and 2014, iPad Air and iPad Air 2.
Yes I am thinking of upgrading some products soon given the new software release this year but not every product. So expensive and doesn't make sense if you are just a basic user who enjoys the Apple ecosystem.
For my families basic use I use the rule that if the latest software release is not supported on a device I will replace it. Seems pragmatic.
I know someone like that. He wants the latest and greatest iPhone no matter what.
I asked him about the iPhone 12 5.4 because I know he likes a more compact iPhone and the 12 Pro is going to be larger than the 11 Pro.
He said he he isn’t getting it because it won’t be a flagship. He hands down his previous iPhones to his wife or 2 kids.
Even if the 12 5.4” is the best for him in terms of portability, 1 hand use etc he won’t get it because it’s not a flagship like the 12 Pro even though he won’t like the larger phone, Because as Flossy Carter says ‘he doesn’t want to look like a peasant.’
The caveat here is basic user right. Browse the Internet, little bit of basic Word and Excel. Transferring photographs to backup drives. Late 2009 MacBook White. Sure I upgraded it. Two 120GB SSD's (one in the optical drive space) and 8GB RAM. Does just fine for my needs. Bought it for 60 UK pounds and the upgrades another 60 UK pounds. Been using it for a year already and never felt at any time it was lacking given my basic needs.
I do work it quite hard ripping iTunes movies for personal use. Just don't trust Apple's cloud completely. So I run Sierra, anything from High Sierra and the third party software doesn't work due to Apple's enhanced encryption.
So it is a basic level work horse and does just what it says on the tin to be honest. Never going to render 4k video unless I want to take a nap and have a nice sleep but I don't need that at all.
So it is a basic level work horse and does just what it says on the tin to be honest. Never going to render 4k video unless I want to take a nap and have a nice sleep but I don't need that at all.
Oh and the heat dissipation, my goodness I struggle compared to later Mac's. The internal fan runs at 2,000rpm unless I am ripping a movie. It's soooooo hot..............not! CPU proximity sensor never goes above 60 Celsius unless I am ripping a movie. I have to fry and egg for breakfast in my frying pan rather than on my Mac!
Since I just brought two iPhone SE (black and red, I cannot resist red one, so I brought it again)and purchase iPhone 11 like 5 months ago, I am not going to upgrade this year m.
Wife is already super mad at me for buying so many phones (iPhone SE x2, iPhone 7 through contract, iPhone 11). I am going to wait until iPhone 13 and upgrade (Maybe).
I also highly unlikely purchase higher end model. I always going to lower tire one (iPhone 8 Plus instead of iPhone X, iPhone XR instead of iPhone XS, iPhone 11 instead of iPhone 11 Pro).
Wife is already super mad at me for buying so many phones (iPhone SE x2, iPhone 7 through contract, iPhone 11). I am going to wait until iPhone 13 and upgrade (Maybe).
I also highly unlikely purchase higher end model. I always going to lower tire one (iPhone 8 Plus instead of iPhone X, iPhone XR instead of iPhone XS, iPhone 11 instead of iPhone 11 Pro).
I do. I'm an iOS developer though and work doesn't buy us new stuff for dev, only the test lab gets new gear.
In the old 2-year contract days, I upgraded every year because with 4 lines in the family plan, there were always 2 lines eligible for the $199 contract pricing when a new iPhone was released. You're always paying the $400-450 subsidy regardless if you upgrade or not anyway. Besides, it was more cost effective than the $100 battery replacement Apple used to charge.
I don't do it anymore although part of the reason is Apple hasn't released a phone I'd like to upgrade to. This year, I've already bought the iPhone SE2. I'll probably try the 5.4" iPhone 12 to see if I can tolerate the OLED on that but if not, I'll stick to the SE2.
I like upgrading every 2 years because I like to spread the cost for longer. I’d also get very bored of iPhones if I got a new one every year as they change so little. Having that slightly bigger upgrade jump keeps things a bit more interesting for me. I would also begrudge losing hundreds of pounds each year in depreciation whereas after two years it feels like you’ve got your monies worth.
Looking forward to replacing my iPhone 8+ this year with either an 11 Pro Max or the iPhone 12 Max. My preference is the latter but i’ll see what the deals are and whether it’s actually worth it. My current 8+ is still running brilliantly and that’s testament to how good iPhones are even after 3 years.
Looking forward to replacing my iPhone 8+ this year with either an 11 Pro Max or the iPhone 12 Max. My preference is the latter but i’ll see what the deals are and whether it’s actually worth it. My current 8+ is still running brilliantly and that’s testament to how good iPhones are even after 3 years.
I can see the every 2 year thing. Miss the small upgrade and go for the bigger upgrade. That makes sense but as a low level user, and others like me I would advise you to think about it. iPhone 6 served me perfectly well from 2014 to 2019 (bought new, my first Apple phone). Second iPhone was a 6s purchased used in August 2019 and will see me through to late 2021 given Apple's latest information on iOS 14.
7 years, 2 phones, but only if you are a low level user who doesn't much care for the latest greatest. Today I would probably buy an iPhone 7 if I had to. Low price and software longevity until 2022 hopefully.
Yea, I like the home button and do not use the phone for photography. Like I say, low level user who likes the Apple ecosystem.
7 years, 2 phones, but only if you are a low level user who doesn't much care for the latest greatest. Today I would probably buy an iPhone 7 if I had to. Low price and software longevity until 2022 hopefully.
Yea, I like the home button and do not use the phone for photography. Like I say, low level user who likes the Apple ecosystem.
I don’t like the Apple ecosystem. I don’t use anything Apple on my iPhone except iMessage. Main reason is I prefer cross platform like Google.
I am on the IUP which means I am paying a certain monthly amount. If the monthly price is exactly the same, I upgrade.
I also do not drink, smoke, or do drugs so gadgets are my 'vice.'
I also do not drink, smoke, or do drugs so gadgets are my 'vice.'
Every device every year. I keep all of the old ones (and their boxes/etc) so I have quite a nice collection in my home office. I don't really need to, it's just fun.