The Elite
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Go big or go home.
I like it.
I will probably get a case because it's damn expensive.
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iPhone X | OT | November 3
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Go big or go home.
I like it.
I will probably get a case because it's damn expensive.
Whichever version is least popular for me to give me a better chance. I think 64 will be ok for me but maybe 256 will have better resale value?
The Elite
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I also wonder which colour people will be more likely to go for first. I am really not too fussed with needing other colour.
It won't
The Elite
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You don't think higher capacity will have better resale value?
What should I do to have the best chances of a launch day X? Download the Apple Store iOS app and just keep relaunching it on the 27th? Anything else?
Maybe the UK just gets a better supply (proportionally), but I've never had a problem getting Apple products on launch day. I usually order it through my network or apple.com and its there day 1 - so I'm new to the struggle.
Maybe the UK just gets a better supply (proportionally), but I've never had a problem getting Apple products on launch day. I usually order it through my network or apple.com and its there day 1 - so I'm new to the struggle.
FantasticMrSnake
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It will, but also it would be more difficult to sell, 64 sounds enough.
Take a visit to Cupertino at that time so your packet round trip time is reduced. Milliseconds matter.
twinturbo2
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https://www.t-mobile.com/offers/iphone-offer-faq?icid=WMD_TM_Q317APPLEP_M9BDWYHH1CE10111
It was initially for the 8, but they updated the FAQ to say they'll do it for the X. If you have a 6 or newer, and do the 24-month installment plan, you'll get $300 of credit that's paid back in your monthly installment, about $12.50 per month.
StreetDisciple
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I go to SuperSAF for all my camera reviews and it looks like Note 8 wins the camera test IMO.
https://youtu.be/bwnSCjyhKuU
It'll have an absolute higher resale value but not a better value. It'll be harder to sell and won't get back that $150 difference on the market
Will stick with 64GB then. Have both colours favourited but still not sure. Might try to nab both for collection and decide when I get to the store. Either returning or selling the spare on at cost (because Im an idiot)
interesting... wonder if its worth fixing my phone screen and doing this
lol the OIS difference
Something about OIS looks odd. Do people generally prefer that?
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They actually should randomize the anodization process so every phone is slightly different.
JoeyJungle
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Yep, if you order an unlocked phone through the apple store it's a tmobile sim card iirc. You'll see the tmobile marking if you buy any of the current phones unlocked.
Zeyphersan
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Keeping in mind that the T-Mobile phone, even fully paid off, will never work on CDMA networks like Verizon or Sprint
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*FYI the IKEA Qi pads are still 5W. Qi standards have increased since, so you need at least 7.5W charging pads to charge iPhone at full wireless speed. And youre encouraged to up that to 15W+ if you plan on upgrading in the next year or two, as Qi Fast Charging is has faster options than 7.5W speed alreadyIkea has some new clever marketing to piggyback off of the Qi wireless charging of the new iPhones.
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The Faceless Master
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They do. You can turn it off if you want shaky cam.
Hmm, dunno if thats a good deal or not for me. Might be better off waiting an additional year so my phone will be older and Ill be getting a better return versus its actual value.
Yeah, it's not even close. The Note 8 is better in pretty much every way, unless you might prefer the colors of the iPhone camera. It's crazy how fast the autofocus is on Samsung's phones now.
Yeah, OIS is pretty important. Don't want shit to look like I'm making the next Bourne or Blair Witch movie.
Really helps with images too.
Kinda souring me on getting the X just for the camera, gonna think it over when it's actually out.
X's camera is better than the 8's since it has dual OIS.
LyleLanley
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Why would that sour you on the X? It has OIS on both cameras.
Shadowhelper
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What is OIS?
Problem with the X is many. But owning such an expensive phone is just going to increase your anxiety and make you a target for thieves and criminals.
Imagine the psychological damage you'd have to deal with if you dropped it and it cracked. You'd be lying in bed for a week a completely broken person.
Problem with the X is many. But owning such an expensive phone is just going to increase your anxiety and make you a target for thieves and criminals.
Imagine the psychological damage you'd have to deal with if you dropped it and it cracked. You'd be lying in bed for a week a completely broken person.
Zeyphersan
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Man Im a giant fanboy but damn
Dude, how do you live day to day with that kind of attitude?
And a wider aperture on the telephoto lens.
twinturbo2
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I have a 6, this is the best deal I can find. If I had a 7, I'd look elsewhere, but for someone still rocking a 6 it's an easy decision.
That is what apple care is for?
Also if breaking a phone is going to have you bed ridden with a mental breakdown for a week MAYBE you don't need a iphone X and have more pressing matters in your life.
StreetDisciple
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Note 8 also has dual OIS
I was comparing with the iPhone 8.
Thank God I have insurance and don't worry about a damn thing.
If you fill that way about a silly phone then you have no business owning it.
So in discussing the cameras - in the wake of the TechInsights teardown of the actual camera sensors having been published now, (the sensors being shared across all three iPhones, if I was not mistaken?) I thought it was interesting that despite these being called "larger sensors" on-stage, their actual surface areas remain unchanged. This rather massive 83% light-gathering improvement, should then purely stem from some other factor - perhaps the "deeper pixel wells" they mentioned?
.. It does sound little bit curious to me they say "larger sensors" and there is not actually any increase in surface area, I must admit - but of course, "larger" can also imply a depth increase, and not just surface area.
Back when sensor area was actually upgraded, they did make it very clear, of course - specifically outing it as "active sensor area" (back with the iPhone 5S, when they upgraded from 1/3.2" to 1/3".)
.. It does sound little bit curious to me they say "larger sensors" and there is not actually any increase in surface area, I must admit - but of course, "larger" can also imply a depth increase, and not just surface area.
Back when sensor area was actually upgraded, they did make it very clear, of course - specifically outing it as "active sensor area" (back with the iPhone 5S, when they upgraded from 1/3.2" to 1/3".)
I think Iphone cant actually use more than 5W at the moment. It has a 'fast charging' update coming in a future iOS version, but that looks like it is only to 7.5W. I hope Im misunderstanding that and it upgrades to 15
Camper Van Beethoven
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My bank offers phone insurance for me and my girlfriend for like, £10 a month. Id be alright.
It will launch with iOS11.1 IIRC, so it will probably be more stable.
Well, that'd be lame and wouldn't push me towards a wireless charger.
Hazelhurst
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Eh, thats still common. 7.5W speed isnt that old. Just get a charger that can do that speed (or the even newer faster 15W speed thats just been rolling out to make your charger future proof for next year) or faster and itll be pretty amazingly convenient for night time or when youre hanging out at home.
But Ill also personally be getting a USB-C fast charger for home and for the car because that can charge the new iPhones damn fast in a pinch.
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I think white back with black front looks gross so Im going with Space Grey
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