Tell Us Dammit: Thoughts On The iPhone 5?

81 responses to “Tell Us Dammit: Thoughts On The iPhone 5?”

1. 

   Salamander_Zero7

   September 13, 2012 at 11:02 am

   switched to android since loooooongggg time ago

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2. 

   Oliver

   September 13, 2012 at 11:04 am

   Can someone explain the pricing difference between US and Aus? From what I have read, we have to pay upwards of $400 difference?

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   1. 

      Cal

      September 13, 2012 at 1:21 pm

      The US prices are we’ve seen are to buy the hhone on a 24 month contract, not for the phone outright.

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   2. 

      Ben

      September 13, 2012 at 9:25 pm

      I can only account for $50-200 difference. Prices listed in the US don’t include tax. Each state has a varying amount of ‘sales tax’ on tech. I’m not savvy with each state’s tax rate, but according to wikipedia, California has 7.25%.

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   3. 

      Grim

      September 14, 2012 at 6:41 am

      We don’t know the 5’s US outright price yet, but a 4S is $549 plus sales tax, so the 5 will likely be more. That’s a difference under $177 (ie. more than $549 compared to $799 less GST).

      US iPhone 4S price is from here: http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/shop_iphone/family/iphone/iphone4s
      Pick a colour then click the “Or get iPhone unlocked and contract-free” dropdown.

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3. 

   ShiggyNinty

   September 13, 2012 at 11:06 am

   CBF

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   1. 

      Sughly

      September 13, 2012 at 1:02 pm

      inorite

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4. 

   astro

   September 13, 2012 at 11:08 am

   The iPhone was not very suprising but I’ll probably still get it since I’ve never had one before. Always preferred iOS over Android because it’s much simpler. The new iPods do look pretty good though and I’ll definately get one if I don’t end up with the iPhone.

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5. 

   Chuloopa

   September 13, 2012 at 11:11 am

   As I mentioned in TAY – i really couldn’t care less.
   They have made them slightly thinner and lighter, but they look so much more plastic-y, which is something that troubles me especially when iPhones are notorious for being pretty flimsy as it is.

   Also the pitch of it being a gaming device – i get really tired of hearing this. Touch screens do no make for good gaming devices. Granted there are a few games on smart phones which are pretty good, but all in all, i really don’t like gaming on my phone most of the time.

   I’ll be sticking with android. But that doesn’t say much as i have always avoided Apple products as i just don’t see the value in them – so i guess my opionion is somewhat irrelevant.

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   1. 

      Robert

      September 13, 2012 at 2:53 pm

      What are you talking about? Flimsy? Okay, if you drop your iPhone it’ll shatter into a million glass shards. But feeling flimsy? Absolutely not. Probably one of the most well made and nicest feeling handsets available.

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      1. 

         markd

         September 13, 2012 at 3:49 pm

         Filmsy! haha ridiculous. an iphone4 is much like an Audi R8. Very shatter-able if you slam it into concrete, but not ‘flimsy.’

         as for ‘Touch screens do no make for good gaming devices.’ – Touch screens do not apply well to games originally designed for different input methods. Touch screens make Fantastic gaming devices.

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6. 

   Dire Wolf

   September 13, 2012 at 11:11 am

   Appearance wise, I don’t like that two tone thing they’ve got going on in the back or the fact that the phone is really long and stretched looking. Software wise, I have no idea. I don’t really know anything about phones.

   I’m currently using a cheap prepaid phone and decided I should probably upgrade to a good phone. I was waiting till the iPhone 5 announced so I see how it compared to the Galaxy S3 before making my choice on what phone to get. I still have no idea what I should get. As a gamer I want the iPhone because it has a lot more games support, but as I mentioned above, I think the iPhone 5 is physically very ugly and that’s turning me off it in a big way.

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   1. 

      Braaains

      September 13, 2012 at 11:35 am

      You can get a 32GB Galaxy S3 from Kogan right now for $579. Compare that to $899 for the 32Gb iPhone 5… it’d be a pretty easy decision for me, anyway.

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7. 

   Braaains

   September 13, 2012 at 11:11 am

   I think their practice of releasing a new iPhone every year is starting to bite them… it’s just incremental improvements each time rather than a big leap forward each time. The buzz from last year’s iPhone 4S reveal lasted about 48 hours, and so far the response to this seems pretty underwhelming, too. Apple just don’t have the WOW! factor they had with the first few iPhones.

   Perhaps they need to start concentrating more on the direction of their products and less on patent litigation. But with the driving force that was Steve Jobs gone, they’re starting to look like a becalmed ship. Not sinking, but just not going anywhere interesting, either.

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   1. 

      Scruffy

      September 13, 2012 at 12:19 pm

      Yearly releases are the norm now, thanks to how quickly the tech advances; even the Galaxy is updated on an annual basis. And pretty much every major technology company from Microsoft to Google to Dell, etc. is involved in some sort of ridiculous patent lawsuit. But you’ve got a point at the end there; Apple could have done more to make it a little more interesting.

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   2. 

      Duffman

      September 13, 2012 at 1:07 pm

      It’s the COD effect

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8. 

   NoTheMama

   September 13, 2012 at 11:18 am

   I think phones have peaked

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   1. 

      Patrick Reed

      September 13, 2012 at 1:02 pm

      Agreed. Until we have some innovation that goes beyond just a touch screen as an input device I can only see incremental changes.

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9. 

   James Mac

   September 13, 2012 at 11:20 am

   Meh… I’m more excited about the Lumia 920.

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10. 

    Tits McGee

    September 13, 2012 at 11:21 am

    I have a shitty 4 that has terrible reception and a fucked home button, but the 5 is so uninspiring I think I’d rather stick with paying $5 less a month on my plan and put up with the “features” my 4 has.

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    1. 

       Pylgrim

       September 14, 2012 at 3:19 am

       I have to say that switching from iPhone to a Galaxy Note was amazing in matters of reception. The iPhone’s signal degrades immediately the moment you step indoors and gradually gets worse the more walls you put between open air and you to the point t went totally dead inside my office’s bathroom.

       I’ve hardly noticed any signal degradation in my Note, on the other hand. I get almost the same reception inside that bathroom than in the open. It even works well inside a faraday cage of an elevator I really didn’t expect any phone could catch a signal through.

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11. 

    Toasty Fresh

    September 13, 2012 at 11:21 am

    I’m going to annoy everyone by being completely honest: I hope that another smartphone developer makes something better and takes the world by storm so that Apple loses the monopoly on another market. I love Apple’s handheld products, but I hate their computers and business ethic, which is why I refuse to buy any of their smartphones etc, because if Apple completely takes over the market in every aspect, true PC usage is gone for good.

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    1. 

       Will

       September 13, 2012 at 12:12 pm

       Well put, I think more people will agree with you then be annoyed.
       /bow

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    2. 

       Patrick Reed

       September 13, 2012 at 1:05 pm

       How is any other companies computer and business ethic different to Apple??? Please clarify.

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    3. 

       Michael

       September 13, 2012 at 1:44 pm

       Apple’s already lost the monopoly on the smartphone market. Android has more than 50% market share and Samsung alone sell twice as many phones per month as Apple do.

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12. 

    -shinobi-

    September 13, 2012 at 11:23 am

    It looks okay, but for me it just doesn’t have that ‘wow’ factor that I got with a lot of earlier iDevices.

    I use android now mostly but could see myself going back if something actually worthwhile came out rather than more “It’s slightly faster (and smaller), to the MAX!!!” and this just isn’t it.

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13. 

    Albo

    September 13, 2012 at 11:23 am

    Glad I got the S3 a few months back, older and yet still well out in front of the iLame 5.

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14. 

    bazuden

    September 13, 2012 at 11:26 am

    About as meh as the 4s announcement was. If next year’s iPhone is this boring they’re gonna be in trouble.

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15. 

    Shugs

    September 13, 2012 at 11:27 am

    I like Apple products a lot, but I’m not thrilled these devices cost around 300% more at retail in Australia compared to the US. I expect some markup for shipping, taxes, etc. but paying 3x as much for the same product when our dollar is basically in parity … no thanks. 🙁

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    1. 

       Azza

       September 13, 2012 at 11:36 am

       It’s not 300%. The US price advertised is included in their phone contracts. A more apt comparison would be saying iPhone 5 is free in Australia.

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       1. 

          Shugs

          September 13, 2012 at 12:16 pm

          I’m basing this on the “Pricing & Availability” section of the following press releases on Apple’s site:

          http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2012/09/12Apple-Introduces-iPhone-5.html (US)
          vs
          http://www.apple.com/au/pr/library/2012/09/12Apple-Introduces-iPhone-5.html (AU)

          I’m not sure how an RRP of $799 for the basic 16GB model is considered free, so I am probably missing something. If you could please take the time to explain this to me, I would be grateful for the information. I am not being sarcastic, BTW. I would genuinely like to know how to meet you at this conclusion.

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          1. 

             Azza

             September 13, 2012 at 1:45 pm

             Here, this might spell it out for you:
             http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/shop_iphone/family/iphone

             “From $199 *1”

             “1.Requires new two-year wireless service contract; sold separately to qualified customers. “

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             1. 

                Jimmy

                September 13, 2012 at 2:54 pm

                This ^

                The US prices are with a 24month contract. AUS gets it basically free on 24month contract.

                The $799 is to buy the phone outright in AUS, with NO contract. I don’t believe you can buy it outright in the US. It’s contract or GTFO. Correct me if I’m wrong

             2. 

                Shugs

                September 14, 2012 at 12:10 am

                Thank you for your reply, Azza. So what does an unlocked/uncontracted iPhone 5 cost in the US compared to Australia’s outright retail cost? I’m not interested in how carriers amortise the cost via contract, I only want to compare direct retail pricing from outright purchase of the hardware. It is unfortunate the press release does not bother to make this distinction.

             3. 

                Grim

                September 14, 2012 at 6:38 am

                We don’t know, but a 4S is $549 plus sales tax, so the 5 will likely be more. That’s a difference under $177 (ie. more than $549 compared to $799 less GST).

             4. 

                Shugs

                September 14, 2012 at 9:08 am

                Cheers Grim!

16. 

    Stevorooni

    September 13, 2012 at 11:31 am

    Don’t care, I’m still using a Nokia dumbphone and don’t even own a tablet (Nexus 7 is pretty tempting though but I wanna expand the memory)

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    1. 

       dmag87

       September 13, 2012 at 11:49 am

       Absolutely LOVE my Nexus 7! Best purchase ever.

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17. 

    Rad

    September 13, 2012 at 11:33 am

    Meh, will be sticking with my 4S.

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18. 

    Azza

    September 13, 2012 at 11:34 am

    As an Android user and someone who had little-to-no chance of changing back to an iPhone, I am disappointed. Why? Because I really wish they had NFC and Apple has the fanbase to make anything mainstream. At this rate NFC will never truly take-off. =/

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19. 

    SOX

    September 13, 2012 at 11:35 am

    It’s an iPhone

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20. 

    Nicholas

    September 13, 2012 at 11:36 am

    The new nokia 920 is the phone to watch for.

    “To use a car analogy, six years ago the iPhone was like a sexy new flagship model from BMW or Porsche. Today it’s a Toyota Camry. Safe, reliable, boring. The car your mom drives. The car that’s so popular that its maker doesn’t dare mess with the formula.” – http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-19557497

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    1. 

       Patrick Reed

       September 13, 2012 at 1:13 pm

       Stupid analogy. It should be, Today it’s a Porsche with less weight, more power and more efficient. Problem is others a building Ferrari’s and Lamborghini’s.

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21. 

    Jordaan Mylonas

    September 13, 2012 at 11:39 am

    I’ll be getting a WP8 device, probably Lumia 920. I think Apple are the evil empire, and I thoroughly detest many aspects of the philosophy of the company, and of the late Steve Jobs.

    Now, to answer your question, modest to moderate improvements in all areas to hardware, a better screen-size, all good.
    Abritrarily changing dock connectors WITHOUT conforming to the standard, is bad.
    NFC would’ve been a nice inclusion, but I doubt we’re gonna see an explosion of NFC services in the next 12months, so they can put it in the next version if they want, no biggie

    Overall though, there are niceties, but nothing amazing. Enough to retain many of the faithful, nothing to convince those unconvinced by previous models.

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    1. 

       Paul

       September 13, 2012 at 12:01 pm

       Agree with you totally on the 920 and Apple’s philosophies. However, this article seems to indicate we might see a huge boom in the technology by the end of this year at Coles and Woolworths. So you never know…
       http://www.techau.tv/blog/david-lindberg-end-of-money-is-closer-than-you-think/

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    2. 

       Patrick Reed

       September 13, 2012 at 1:16 pm

       I’am confused how apple is any evil than any other company???? Sick of reading it on these posts. So no other company exists to make money.

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       1. 

          Thom

          September 13, 2012 at 2:52 pm

          They do a lot of things to gouge consumers i.e. connectors. They’ve taken advantage of the patent system, forcing other manufactures to do the same and starting a patent war. They’re biggest innovation was sourcing from Foxconn in China, even though Foxconn could provide no OHS. Now their competitors also have to use Foxconn or be priced out of the market. They used conflict minerals in their batteries for years, but passed it off as OK as they bought them indirectly (admittedly, a lot of manufacturers are equally guilty of this). They’ve started a vendetta against Android because Jobs was personally offended that google would develop a smartphone competitor ios.

          Do I need to go on?

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          1. 

             Thom

             September 13, 2012 at 2:52 pm

             I still dislike EA more mind you.

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          2. 

             Roh

             September 13, 2012 at 3:16 pm

             Read up on the history of Bill Gates and Microsoft then get back to me.

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             Patrick Reed

             September 13, 2012 at 3:27 pm

             You just described every company and every business.

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22. 

    Bumblebee Tuna

    September 13, 2012 at 11:42 am

    Not a fan to be honest, I’ve had iPhones for the past 4 years and I think it’s time to part ways. I don’t like the look of it with the 2 bars on either end of the back, nor the screen res (16:9 srsly?!?!) not to mention I’ve had 5 rows/5 columns on my previous iPhones thanks to jail breaking. LTE is a good move, had to be done, but nothing other phones don’t have.
    Previously, I was exscited to get my iPhones, when upgrading from the 3G to the 4, I couldn’t wait, it was new, different, looked pretty decent and was fast! But this just looks like a slight elongated and slimmed down iPhone 4/S with upgraded internals. Most of the new features will be in iOS 6, not the hardware, and not all features will be available on lower models (iPhone 4 wont get half of the features), not to mention a lot of the features are just playing catch up the competition. Passbook is a good idea if it gets accepted, which knowing Apple it will, but apart from that no real must have feature.

    I think I was just let down because the leaks where right, and I wasn’t impressed by the leaks to begin with so my head was already in a down swing in regards to it. That, and I’m totally smitten with the possibility of getting a Nokia 920!

    If it was given to me, I wouldn’t say no. There isn’t anything to say its worse than a GS3, just comes down to preference, do you like iOS, Android, WP8 etc, what features are you after? Looks like a great phone, but in true Apple style, the upgrades have been incremental, nothing to write home about.

    To me, it seems like Apple is bringing the iPhone in line with the Macbooks, iMac lines, by refreshing yearly with newer tech under the hood, nothing extravagant, but enough to keep it to date. Which is frustrating because they could be innovating, changing the game around, like Samsung has been the past 2 years, and Nokia seem to be doing now. It seems they will be treating the phone market just the same as the PC market, which in the end will possibly loose them sales. They won’t disappear or go to bankruptcy, but I can see their market declining.

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23. 

    thistler

    September 13, 2012 at 11:44 am

    I’m not that excited about the 5. I’m upgrading in a few months and I’m looking at either the Galaxy S3, HTC one XL or iPhone 5 (maybe). I’m completely happy with my 4S for now though, so no major rush.

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24. 

    Tom

    September 13, 2012 at 11:44 am

    It’s a bloody phone for christ sake! What are people really upgrading for? Most smart phones have internet, email, social networking anywy.
    Besides, when i’m out of the house away from my computer, I don’t really have an urge to be connected to the internet 24/7

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    1. 

       Bumblebee Tuna

       September 13, 2012 at 11:56 am

       I sign up for 2 year contracts, I get my phones for $0….. so I don’t save any money by not upgrading.
       Only one of many many reason why people upgrade…
       Why do you upgrade your computer? Why do you buy a new car? Why do you buy a new pair of sunglasses?

       Why is there an economy?

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          Sam

          September 13, 2012 at 2:39 pm

          Computer: When my current PC begins to struggle with anything it is regularly used for and assuming i can budget for it.
          New Car: Don’t currently own one, live in the city, when I did, again when it got long in the tooth
          New sunglasses: Because mine break. every time. damnit! To the chemist for cheapies!

          While I don’t necessarily think it’s something worth getting worked up about, I think I see his point. I know an absurd number of people who get the next iphone just ‘because it’s the new iphone.’ Perhaps the real reason is it’s seen as the socially acceptable thing to do, either way chances are if you’re going from the iphone 4 to the 5 it’s not because you actually require one of the new ‘features.’

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    2. 

       Wonko

       September 13, 2012 at 12:23 pm

       These is a really good questions and I don’t have an answer to it.
       Bigger screen? – Get a tablet
       Better camera? – Get a camera
       Faster processor? – Uh, you don’t have time to wait 10s instead of 3s, really?
       Better resolution? – Wait what, on a tiny device you talk about resolution?
       …
       anyway, just my 2cents.

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       1. 

          markd

          September 13, 2012 at 3:54 pm

          Some answers.
          – A tablet doesnt fit in my pocket
          -Why would I want to carry a camera if my phone that I’m carrying anyway can be as good?
          – No, I dont want to wait over 3 times as long for anything. Ever.
          – Yes. Why wouldn’t we? Are your eyes that terrible?

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25. 

    Thom

    September 13, 2012 at 11:51 am

    I was considering going back to the iPhone when my current contract ends early next year because I miss the stock music app. Unfortunately, what they’ve announced is just not competitive with much cheaper phones on the market.

    The mark-up for additional storage is excessive, and you can’t use a microSD card. Consequently, the SGS3 can hold almost twice the data. The new cord offers no advantages over MicroUsb, other than being a source of new revenue for apple. No NFC, even though the applications for this are so bloody useful. No wireless charging.

    The camera looks to be OK, but not great. They’re talking up panorama shots, as though this isn’t something every other phone has. I still think the screen is a bit small.

    The major positive is the battery. It sounds like its very good and this has always been a strength of the iPhone. I imagine for some people, this would be the major reason to grab one.

    I’m thinking I might pick up as Galaxy Note 2 or the Lumia, if I can be convinced to leave the Android ecosystem. I have no doubt I’m not the only one who thinks this is a dud.

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26. 

    os42

    September 13, 2012 at 12:05 pm

    I am always in awe of Apple’s marketing department – only they could market a .3″ smaller screen as a desirable feature. I was doing a superficial comparison between my Galaxy S2 and the specs shown. The iPhone 5 is 4 grams lighter, has a slightly smaller screen (hence the weight difference, I’d imagine), and 0.4mm thinner. None of the aforementioned would be noticeable, except maybe the screen size.

    To me, it looks like Apple is still playing catch up, and will be for quite some time. It won’t be long before their yearly updates won’t be frequent enough – especially as there are several separate Android phone companies all trying to outdo each other, let alone the iPhone, most with more than one product.

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27. 

    DNR

    September 13, 2012 at 12:12 pm

    Im rather impressed by the comments here, no flogging off android users or apple user, complete constructive posts, with legitimate concerns and issues.

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    1. 

       Braaains

       September 13, 2012 at 12:31 pm

       We’re all gonna get kicked out of the internet pretty soon.

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       DNR

       September 13, 2012 at 2:34 pm

       I take it back… looks like the apple Fanbois have arrived and started spouting the usual nonsense, mind you it did take most of the day.

       good work to teh rest of you for keeping it constructive and civil for most of the day.

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28. 

    MoVENTURA

    September 13, 2012 at 12:12 pm

    I’ve had my Windows Phone for almost 2 years and it’s the best phone I’ve ever owned. Will be getting a WP8 device straight away as my plan will be expired by the time they are released 🙂

    In the most polite way possible f**k apple.

    Also, have a Galaxy SIII my work gave me. I still prefer my two year old windows phone. Feel so clunky using anything else.

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29. 

    doubleDizz

    September 13, 2012 at 12:17 pm

    HERE’S A FUN GAME.

    Imagine today’s press launch for the iphone5, except change APPLE with SONY and iPhone5 with… “TALON”

    “Today Sony launched their new smartphone, the Talon… (and now imagine all the features)”

    Is ANYONE still excited?

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    1. 

       markd

       September 13, 2012 at 3:57 pm

       If it was the same quality hardware with the same ecosystem and software, HELL YES! Who cares what company name is on it

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30. 

    Benny

    September 13, 2012 at 12:33 pm

    Want. First, I must offload my HTC One XL.

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31. 

    Duffman

    September 13, 2012 at 1:13 pm

    I still want one after reading a bit more about all the little improvements but can’t justify the upgrade from the 4S (esp now I have my Vita for gaming).
    It’s just like the 4S release tho, the general public was disappointed, but there were some great changes under the hood. This one the changes are a little more… over the hood? But still no big visual change and no particular big feature. That plus the most leaked release in history means nobody cares.

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32. 

    Jiff

    September 13, 2012 at 1:15 pm

    iPhone 5 Released

    in other news, Malibu Stacey gets a new hat!

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    1. 

       Toyfriend

       September 13, 2012 at 1:58 pm

       This. +1

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       Grim

       September 14, 2012 at 6:39 am

       Except it was only announced, not released.

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33. 

    John

    September 13, 2012 at 1:25 pm

    This.

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34. 

    Mudhoney

    September 13, 2012 at 1:32 pm

    Will be comparing to Samsung GS3 4G when it comes out. While the iPhone 5 is a solid upgrade, I feel it’s too expensive for what it is. If it were half the price I may stay in the Apple camp (currently on a 3GS).

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35. 

    Frank

    September 13, 2012 at 2:33 pm

    Scouring across a few tech sites, most of the comments seem to reflect an underwhelmed reaction to the 5…. More upgrade than innovation this time round.

    But like anything on the net, if we don’t like it.. we must immediately be a android/other OS fanboy…

    The upgrades definitely mark an improvement, but I don’t know if it’s enough for anyone to drop their 4S to upgrade (unless their contracts expire, then it’s just natural if they’re happy with iOS).

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36. 

    Ledbetter14

    September 13, 2012 at 3:17 pm

    I have had every iPhone since the 3GS and I admit that the 5 is a walk up start for me but it may be the last one. The list of things that only apple can do at that price point is starting to be outweighed by the things apple refuse to do at any price point.

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37. 

    Ben J

    September 13, 2012 at 3:22 pm

    I think it’s a good phone, looks a little dated like you said, and I’m glad there’s no glass back anymore that cracks when you drop it 10cm off a hard surface. However I’m waiting for the lumia 920 because I’m a windows phone man.

    I was looking at getting one of the new iPod touches though. They look pretty cool and the one I’m typing this on is something like 3-4 years old and crashes a lot.

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38. 

    Cleveland Brown

    September 13, 2012 at 3:40 pm

    No no no no no no no nooooo

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39. 

    Boomzzilla

    September 13, 2012 at 4:54 pm

    Meh, it’s a smart phone like many others,albeit a very pretty one.Still not enough to make me swap my experia play the only real gamers phone.

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40. 

    m002552

    September 14, 2012 at 11:49 am

    I saw the design leaks before the pre-order came out 2 days ago/said available time.

    I do have a MacBook Pro that I bought with my tax return and currently using it now with my Microsoft keyboard bcoz the keyboard feels really odd to me although I’ve used several Macs before I finally bought one for my mum which I currently buy Software for it, including CS6. I admit I really like their MacBooks but the annoying bit about it is that it feels like I could never game in it because it is a ton harder to code games in it, unless the game that I would like to play had a Mac version.

    For me, iPhone 5 came out as no surprise for me but I would not buy it straightaway because 4, 4S and 5 look all the same but there are little upgrades in them. I am not buying the bigger screen and other things when my iTouch can do it, hence why I prefer Android smartphones over iPhones. I would not buy an iPhone that’s slightly upgraded and had bigger screen. I could also never understand how they can sell an iTouch with just plain different sizes and network capabilities (e.g. iPhone, iPad). For me they all look the same and iTouch is THEIR BEST DEVICE they have ever made in their current history. This is why I get into arguments why Androids are so much better and much more capable of doing so many more things than an iPhone can.

    I would give the iTouch5 a look, just to see if it is any better than mine and whether I should get one. I would wait for it when they sell it at Target so I could get it on a much better discount than buying it now. If it isn’t any better, then I would just stick to my iTouch 4 instead of having 2 iTouches. I just really love my iTouch better than my Mum’s iPhone. Srsly.

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41. 

    Magic Cube

    September 14, 2012 at 12:07 pm

    This comment has been deemed inappropriate and has been deleted.

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42. 

    MstrCatChowming

    September 15, 2012 at 7:53 am

    Anything >$100 is over priced for a phone just stick with a brick!

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43. 

    William Hortle

    September 15, 2012 at 4:30 pm

    Apple makes great quality products. The new iphone feels like its just keeping up with the competition rather than being too steps in front of it. My only problem with apple is that iOS looks like absolute s***. Android 4.0+ looks much better (disclosure Gnex user) . Furthermore nokia and microsoft are plain out innovating apple when it comes to design. The lumia 920 is just so beautiful, it makes me want to jump ship to windows phone.

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