by "Mercedes Streeter" (smart)
Published 09/12/2017 at 15:10
by "Mercedes Streeter" (smart)
Published 09/12/2017 at 15:10
Tags: Apple
STARS: 3
Looks like I’ll be attempting to get an iPhone 8 as the iPhone X is too expensive for me and won’t come in any attractive colours. As for the phones themselves, smartphones have reached the point where the only true “big” updates nowadays are the looks. Everything else is incremental. The same applies here, I didn’t get wowed by anything and I will miss Touch ID...also a reason I won’t get an X.
Rose Gold is dead, replaced with a peachy gold. Still love the colour anyway!
I expected worse. The iPhone 6S is also taking a delightful price dive too.
The X only comes in white or black, presumably because every other colour looked awful.
I’d totally buy a phone with a semi-transparent rear case...but that’s not the case in that pic. The Home button is also dead, now replaced with a gesture from the bottom of the screen...sorta like a bonkers Nova Launcher.
Anyway, who’s going to plunk down $1k for this baby?
To make car-relevant, have shimmery paint from Chelsea!
"davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com" (davesaddiction)
09/12/2017 at 15:13, STARS: 0
I’m with you, going for an 8. Mrs. addiction loves her headphone jack enough that she might just pick up a 6s.
"TheBloody, Oppositelock lives on in our shitposts." (thebloody)
09/12/2017 at 15:18, STARS: 6
Apple - Remove features and charge more, COURAGE!
"Mercedes Streeter" (smart)
09/12/2017 at 15:21, STARS: 0
I’m stuck between the 8 and the 6S myself. The 6S is all I’d need in an iPhone (plus Rose Gold), however the 8 effectively modernizes my favourite iPhone design (iPhone 4) and of course, would be up to date.
"davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com" (davesaddiction)
09/12/2017 at 15:23, STARS: 1
I’m coming from 4 years with a 5s, so I’m going with the fastest chip I can get. I’d pay for 512 gigs if they’d let me!
"Jayhawk Jake" (jayhawkjake)
09/12/2017 at 15:24, STARS: 1
I was really disappointed in the X. Edge to edge display? Neat. But that’s all it offers over the 8 Plus.
I’m still using a 6 Plus, so I think I’ll get an 8 Plus soon. I will wait to see the X in person before I make a purchase, but I doubt it’ll take me over the edge. I’ll divert the price difference into an Apple Watch, because I think it’s time I get one.
Speaking of, I’m very curious to see how the cellular works. Being able to comfortably leave my phone at home to go on a workout is awesome, but if it’s a monthly charge that’s a hard sell.
"Highlander-Datsuns are Forever" (jamesbowland)
09/12/2017 at 15:24, STARS: 1
I would go to a 7 just because of the annoying AF home button on the iPhone 6.
"Galileo Humpkins (aka MC Clap Yo Handz)" (galileo-humpkins)
09/12/2017 at 15:25, STARS: 1
If you get an 8, get a screen protector. I’ve always had cases on my phones but never screen protectors. Original to the 6, I never had issues with screen scratches. The 7 though, tons of micro-scratches and I’d assume that will continue on the 8. My 7 is not handled/stored/used any differently than my previous iPhones but it’s the only one to develop these small scratches so must be the glass itself.
I’ll probably get the X when it’s upgrade time. Nothing they added was anything too new (I’m an Apple fan but will happily admit that they tend to introduce things to their phones after some others have had them for years) but I do want that screen.
"DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time" (dc3ls-)
09/12/2017 at 15:29, STARS: 3
The Home button is also dead, now replaced with a gesture from the bottom of the screen
Why do companies feel the need to fix wasn’t isn’t broke?
Or are they just trying to make me feel like an old man, so that’ll I’ll buy their products to feel hip and cool again?
OMG. THAT’S IT! I JUST FIGURED OUT THEIR SCHEME!!!
"Mercedes Streeter" (smart)
09/12/2017 at 15:29, STARS: 1
Oh, I get glass screen protectors on every phone I buy! The exception to the rule is my current phone (Honor 5X) which despite having an unbranded glass formulation on the display has performed better at avoiding scratches than any other screen I’ve had. On the hand, fingerprints are a-plenty.
"Tripper" (tripe46)
09/12/2017 at 15:31, STARS: 1
I’m perfectly happy with my 6s and have been for almost 2 years. However if work buys me a 10, I’ll take it.
"Galileo Humpkins (aka MC Clap Yo Handz)" (galileo-humpkins)
09/12/2017 at 15:32, STARS: 1
That’s a good call. I figured because of my no-screen-scratch-success on the original through the 6, the 7 would be fine. Well, now it’s at a point where there are so many that it’s a lost cause (although they are only visible when the screen is off and held at an angle, and definitely not felt). Until they fix their glass/glass coating, I’m going to go your route with the glass protectors.
"404 - User No Longer Available" (toni-cipriani)
09/12/2017 at 15:34, STARS: 1
But you won’t be able to transform into Scoob without the fancy sensors of the X.
"Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras" (jegoingout)
09/12/2017 at 15:34, STARS: 1
I’m debating on the x, the 8 was nothing mind blowing and the X has all the features I want. I may just end up with an Android
"Saracen" (manualdoucheelitist)
09/12/2017 at 15:35, STARS: 1
I’m leaning towards the 8 Plus. I have huge hands, and the bigger chassis just fits my hand so much better.
The iPhone X is only a couple hundred bucks more than that, and while it’s not as big as the 8 Plus, it’s bigger than the regular 8. Also, the screen is nearly 6" across. Yes please.
During the keynote I was leaning more towards the iPhone X, but then they said it won’t be arriving until November...I don’t think I can wait another two months to replace my iPhone 6 with its very cracked screen and hosed battery (it lasts maybe 15 minutes).
But maybe I’ll fall in love with the X when I see one in person and say hell I’ll wait for it..
"mazda616" (mazda616)
09/12/2017 at 15:37, STARS: 1
I have a 7 Plus (got it a year ago this month) and it’s still doing well. I’ll probably hang on to it a while longer, although the X does look sweet.
"duurtlang" (duurtlang)
09/12/2017 at 15:37, STARS: 1
Anyway, who’s going to plunk down $1k for this baby?
Nope, no way. I’ve bought multiple cars for less. No way. The phone I imported from China myself, about a year and a half ago (for €150), still performs flawlessly. I wouldn’t even consider an iphone if it costs a third of that $1k, mainly due to the (i)OS and the Apple brand.
"Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap" (ddadragon)
09/12/2017 at 15:39, STARS: 1
The X is in no way competitive with its little siblings (especially at the 1k price point), much less other flagships. I do like the all glass back but it’s not enough to get me to switch back to IOS. Wireless charging is a nice addition, as well as the dual cameras but I just can’t see myself personally paying that much more for not much more phone.
"Tripper" (tripe46)
09/12/2017 at 15:48, STARS: 1
Aw man, that might make a watch wearer out of me. My phone flys out of the pocket of most of my shorts while I’m running.
"Chariotoflove" (chariotoflove)
09/12/2017 at 15:53, STARS: 1
I want an X. But, I’m likely to do what I’ve always done and wait a bit for the feeding frenzy to die down. My 6S Plus still works fine for now. What I am more likely to get sooner is an iPad Pro, and I may use my grant money to pay for it, since it will be for work purposes.
"MR2_FTW - Group J's resident Stig" (MR2_FTW)
09/12/2017 at 16:00, STARS: 1
So is the SE -sized iPhone dead then? Even the regular 6/7/8 is too big for me, I don’t want a huge slab in my pocket.
"R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet" (r-saldana)
09/12/2017 at 16:03, STARS: 2
Nothing very impressive at all about the 10 year anniversary device nor the 8. I’m going to stick with my V20 until the V30 releases.
"Mercedes Streeter" (smart)
09/12/2017 at 16:03, STARS: 0
The SE is still there! That phone’s price goes down to roughly $300.
"MR2_FTW - Group J's resident Stig" (MR2_FTW)
09/12/2017 at 16:07, STARS: 0
Any updates to the SE? Or identical internals as before?
"Mercedes Streeter" (smart)
09/12/2017 at 16:23, STARS: 0
No changes to the SE. :( I would have kept mine had the front-facing camera been better. It’s a great camera for the MP it’s pushing, but just about every other Android I’ve had has produced significantly better pictures.
"Klaus Schmoll" (klausschmoll)
09/12/2017 at 16:25, STARS: 1
I don’t get it either. That’s a new set of tires, an oil change, spark plugs, filters whatever... and a lot of spare cash to walk around and enjoy life. The cameras don’t offer better resolution than those on some 5 or 4 year old flagship phones which can be had for a fraction of the price brand new.
"TrickJos" (trickjos)
09/12/2017 at 16:26, STARS: 1
I’ve been using an iPhone 6 since launch day so it’s time to upgrade. One white iPhone X for me, please!
"Mercedes Streeter" (smart)
09/12/2017 at 16:37, STARS: 0
Resolution isn’t anything to write home about nowadays. High res photos mean nothing if the sensors are garbage. And up until the past couple or so years, iPhones consistently led the pack. Now their cameras are comparatively lacking, which is a shame.
Either way, I can’t stomach paying $1k for a phone. The highest I’d go is $700, or about the same cost of a new game console or a decent gaming computer if you built it yourself.
"Jayhawk Jake" (jayhawkjake)
09/12/2017 at 16:37, STARS: 1
I don’t like having that much stuff in my pocket as it is. If only the Apple Watch could unlock my car, then I wouldn’t need anything but it when I go to the gym.
"Mercedes Streeter" (smart)
09/12/2017 at 16:41, STARS: 0
If I could have a Rose Gold iPhone 8 with that edge to edge display I’d die a happy woman! xD
One thing that has me scratching my head is that Apple could have implemented Touch ID on the back of the phone. I know I know, too Android-like. However, knowing Apple I bet they could have integrated it into the shiny Apple logo...Shoot, they could have made it glow too! Though, I guess they really want to push Face ID and reduce the number of physical buttons, so can’t blame them for it.
"Tripper" (tripe46)
09/12/2017 at 17:01, STARS: 0
If you go aftermarket with your keyless entry, you can!
"TFSIVTEC drivesavolvo" (drivesaswedishcarmadeinbelgium-)
09/12/2017 at 17:15, STARS: 0
Usually works for Porsche
"DAWRX - The Herb Strikes Back" (karsonkinja)
09/12/2017 at 17:33, STARS: 0
I’ll probably get a 7 or mayyyybe a 7 plus. I don’t do much with my phone anymore to justify paying so much money for it. I don’t see any killer features of the 8 that are a must have over the 7. I mean, true tone display is the tits and all, but I can live without it on my phone; I won’t be reading any novels on it.
"interstate366, now In The Industry" (interstate366)
09/12/2017 at 18:00, STARS: 0
All i’m reading is hello cheap 6s for me!
"Mini Guy- Now has a 4Runner" (gavinharter30)
09/12/2017 at 18:31, STARS: 0
I’m screwed bc facial recognition. Whenever I try to open ma girls iphone x, I’ll need to like put on a mask or something. And also, 1000$ for a phone????? That’s 35% (I think, I can’t math) of what I paid for my car. Dang phones are getting expensive
"Mini Guy- Now has a 4Runner" (gavinharter30)
09/12/2017 at 18:40, STARS: 0
It’s basically the same way with the 7
"Verdog ~ manual Bro, Bro - HellHawk Equipped" (verdog)
09/12/2017 at 20:37, STARS: 1
Any decent IT Dept would not allow facial recognition unless its from a CCTV VMS analytical server. These phones cannot do the necessary processing. Unless we are looking at 10 second unlock times.
No thanks. Not for that.
"Dusty Ventures" (dustyventures)
09/12/2017 at 21:01, STARS: 0
I’m still using the SE, and I’m not changing until I’m forced out by the phone no longer being able to run the OS, apps, etc (which, being Apple, probably isn’t that far away). The newer stuff is unnecessarily big and doesn’t have anything that makes me want them over my current phone (and no headphone jack can gtfac)
"AestheticsInMotion" (aestheticsinmotion)
09/12/2017 at 21:57, STARS: 0
Well... At least it looks somewhat different. All small changes, nothing remarkable though. Makes me wonder what the next “big improvement” features in smartphones will be...
Just bought a galaxy s8+ because after years of giving Samsung crap, I figured it was time to give then another chance. Dropped the phone a foot (it’s slippery coming from a rugged rubber LG V10!) and the screen cracked. Very, very, badly. Bought a new screen panel and replaced it myself, but it was still a spendy fix.
No more >500 phones for me, unless it’s basically a V10+. Removable battery, SD card, hifi headphone amp, manual video controls.... I just want that, but updated with the latest camera and battery tech and smaller bezels.
"gmporschenut also a fan of hondas" (gmporschenut)
09/13/2017 at 00:20, STARS: 0
My 4.75 year old 5 is on its way out. thinking of the base 8,but I want to see one in stores to see if the 8 plus is too big.
"Phyrxes once again has a wagon!" (phyrxes)
09/13/2017 at 20:50, STARS: 0
Pricepoint is part of the reason I went with the G6 over the S8 when my S6 hit the end of its life span. I’ll probably go with a Pixel next time though, having been through HTC, Moto, Samsung, and LG skins I think I’m ready to just go back to stock.
"EngineerWithTools" (engineerwithtools)
09/13/2017 at 23:00, STARS: 0
I’m going to ask this without having watched the launch or read much, so it may be a dumb question, but...
Is their incessant push for fewer buttons, and more tightly controlled connectors necessary for an eventual 100% waterproof, to significant depth, phone?
(Yes, I know changing the connectors benefits Apple in many ways, including profit-related ones.)
"e36Jeff now drives a ZHP" (e36jeff)
09/14/2017 at 10:23, STARS: 0
Honestly, I wouldn’t get an X simply because under the screen(which admittedly looks really nice) it’s basically the exact same phone as the 8/8+. Its the same CPU, GPU, cameras, everything as the 8/8+. They do list it as having an extra 2 hrs of battery life, but that’s likely just due to the lower power draw of the OLED screen and not anything to do with a larger battery. If you want me to pony up for the cost of an X I need something that sets it aside from the cheaper phones besides just the screen.
I am kinda shocked they adopted the Qi wireless charging standard. I was 100% expecting them to use some non-compatible Apple only standard because reasons.
"Mercedes Streeter" (smart)
09/14/2017 at 10:26, STARS: 0
That is effectively their excuse, however Android phones have better IP ratings with way more holes in them...so it’s a bad excuse. I reckon they’re really doing it because Tim Cook/Jony Ives is imagining a future with phones without buttons or holes of any kind.