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[Zaraki_Kenpachi]

Wait, am I color blind or is gold actually Rose gold now?

 

[IcyBlueStrawberry]

$1530 (before tax) for the only phone announced that I would consider purchasing.

Looks like I'm sticking with my 6S for another year.

 

[FinaruDensetsu]

Can anyone in this thread explain to me how the X is worth spending a grand?

It's not, but rich people (and Apple fanatics) need something to spend money on.

 

[corn_fest]

It's becoming pretty clear that Apple is primarily interested in chasing a younger audience easily impressed with flashy useless features.
The MBP Touch Bar was the first indication, Animoji seals the deal.

 

[MThanded]

Can anyone in this thread explain to me how the X is worth spending a grand?

It's literally 10 more dollars a month. If you have a 2 year no interest plan like IUP.

 

[Faddy]

I mean, the iPhone 8 seems DOA. Either people are going to want to splurge on the X or save their pennies with the 7. I imagine Apple will make buying the 7 an exercise in futility to compensate.

Yep. Why would anyone upgrade from a 7 to an 8?

On that, what is the deal for people on the Apple Upgrade program? Do they get an X or an 8

 

[titiklabingapat]

Wait, Apple the iphone didn't have facial unlock before? I thought it did.

 

[kaskade]

Can’t wait to see the hands on with the phone. I’m sure the X is beautiful in person.

I was hoping for the beginning of Oct. Oh well.

 

[def sim]

figured what out? lol

or is this another "touchid and headphone jack" whine?

What the hell kind of reply is this to my completely plain statement?

 

[dc89]

Holy shit. Fuck off Apple.

£999 and £1149 for the X.

You fucking pieces of shit. I'm getting an S8.

Mental pricing.

 

[TheOfficeMut]

Can anyone in this thread explain to me how the X is worth spending a grand?

Feeling premier.

 

[Poor GRIMES]

Fucking hell, can one not joke any more? Didn't realize apple products were serious business.

The majority of this thread is "jokes", memes, and unfounded complaining. It would be tiring if it wasn't the same story in every Apple thread here.

 

[Paganmoon]

Taking the Microsoft route of skipping 9 huh. Apple truly are the copycats nowdays.

 

[Auctopus]

Don't like the product but damn if the iPhone X section of the website isn't slick as fuck.

 

[LegendofLex]

And a screen to body ratio from 2014. Why would anybody buy this in 2017?

$$$
Lack of trust in 1st-generation Face ID

 

[Deleted member 17706]

This really is the first year I haven't felt compelled to upgrade from the previous year's model (7 Plus in this case).

The X looks great and I love OLED HDR screens, but I was hoping it would have the higher refresh rate.

Pending actual impressions, the lack of Touch ID is a deal breaker for me.

Hopefully those two things will be part of next year's device.

 

[Yohane]

Can anyone in this thread explain to me how the X is worth spending a grand?

It's not. lol

 

[SirMossyBloke]

Ok, one last post:

iPhone 8 Plus... starting at $1059 in Canada.

Fuck off.

Nothing wrong with that. Check out Samsung S8 pricing.

I mean, expensive as fuck, but not unusual.

 

[kami_sama]

lol more than 1100€ in Spain.
I can tell you right now. No one will buy it (well, not really, but if right now android dominates iphones, I can tell you that price won't do it any favors)

 

[Fuchsdh]

They'll buy anything with an apple on it regardless of price.

Thanks for the hottest of hot takes.

 

[marimorimo]

X is the form factor + screen real estate I want but the notch looks atrocious

...Good thing I can't afford an iPhone this year anyway XD Gotta have to stick to my 6S for another year (or two).

Also, is there anybody else here who's excited about the camera and portrait lighting options?

 

[serenewarfare]

Can anyone in this thread explain to me how the X is worth spending a grand?

OLED is a substantial upgrade. I like the design for the most part (minus the notch). My current phone is on it's last legs. I'm paying for it with financing.

 

[borghe]

the charging mat isn't even out until next year

3rd party charging mats now.

apple's first party charging mat that supports multiple devices is next year.

What the hell kind of reply is this to my completely plain statement?

I mean there was an actual question. Figured what out? It's a solid phone that the biggest complaint in here is price.

 

[Martinski43]

$1 652 for the 256 GB model. What?

13 195 SEK.

These prices fam.

 

[JetBlackPanda]

They'll buy anything with an apple on it regardless of price.

I mean the S8 with 64Gbs is $850

 

[RebornYeti]

iPhone 8 Plus 256GB $949
iPhone X 64GB $999


who the hell is going to buy an iPhone 8 Plus?

Me. Due to inevitable limited stock on the iPhone X, and I'm more keen on the idea of Touch ID over Face ID.

 

[Humidex]

who the hell is going to buy an iPhone 8 Plus?

I will. 4k video recording on a 64gb? Good luck with that.

 

[border]

It's crazy how they managed to introduce two new high end products, and ruin them both with inexplicable and unnecessary aesthetic designs. Why does the Apple Watch have that hideous red dot? Why does the iPhone X have a notch cut out of the screen?

 

[Palette Swap]

iPhone 8 Plus 256GB $949
iPhone X 64GB $999


who the hell is going to buy an iPhone 8 Plus?

I will. I value storage and Touch ID, and like the current design?

 

[Dutch Gronk]

Why the fuck does it cost 1600 dollars over here?

 

[Backfoggen]

AppleCare is 229€ for the X, god damn.

 

[Lights and Waves]

The X should have been the iPhone 8.
The 8 should have been the iPhone 7s.

 

[Sullichin]

Is the X $999 without the charging mat?

 

[AHA-Lambda]

3rd party charging mats now.

apple's first party charging mat that supports multiple devices is next year.

yeah sorry i meant the big one

 

[kevin1025]

Apple TV 4K is $229/$249 in Canada. That's actually pretty damn good, might opt for the higher model since it's double the space.

 

[subrock]

Canadian pricing is actually $1319, hahaha. Fuck off with these ripoff exchange rate prices.

$1447 with tax...

Hopefully their is an exchange rate adjustment before long for Apple Canada.

Not jumping in this time. Gonna ride out my 6s+ as long as possible.

 

[Judge Magister Zexion]

Thanks for the hottest of hot takes.

I mean is he wrong?

They removed Features and it seems half-baked. If they really wanted to add some things like Fingerprint reader in the screen, they could've just delayed it. This is obviously a cash grab.

 

[shadow_shogun]

The majority of this thread is "jokes", memes, and unfounded complaining. It would be tiring if it wasn't the same story in every Apple thread here.

Me saying that was the first I've seen. Didn't notice say one say it prior,

 

[MThanded]

iPhone 8 Plus 256GB $949
iPhone X 64GB $999


who the hell is going to buy an iPhone 8 Plus?

I agree. Seems like a terrible time to get an 8 unless you are more than 2 gens behind.

 

[Randolph Freelander]

Can anyone in this thread explain to me how the X is worth spending a grand?

You might have 401K reasons other people should spend a grand, though.

 

[Deaf Spacker]

Contract prices with the X will be mental.

 

[Mammoth Jones]

This really is the first year I haven't felt compelled to upgrade from the previous year's model (7 Plus in this case).

The X looks great and I love OLED HDR screens, but I was hoping it would have the higher refresh rate.

Pending actual impressions, the lack of Touch ID is a deal breaker for me.

Hopefully those two things will be part of next year's device.

This is why I only upgrade every two years. Never been worth it to get a new iPhone every year.

 

[LostMyNarbles]

I didn't get to watch the conference what are the differences between iPhone 8 and iPhone X?

 

[Dreams-Visions]

I might fucks with the X. Not sure though. I'd love there to be demo units available before launch.

 

[……forgetit]

Is the X $999 without the charging mat?

The charging mat isn't even out until next year

 

[Deadly Cyclone]

It's not, but rich people (and Apple fanatics) need something to spend money on.

Because you don't actually ever pay a grand with contract prices.

 

[RDreamer]

It's becoming pretty clear that Apple is primarily interested in chasing a younger audience easily impressed with flashy useless features.
The MBP Touch Bar was the first indication, Animoji seals the deal.

As someone with a touchbar MBP I agree.

They're being really weird with these new technologies. Younger audience can't fucking afford the newest best MacBook pro or iPhone. They should really have started with big enthusiast market uses of this tech until the touchbar and faceID were finally in the lower ends of their MacBooks and iPhones. Then emphasize emojis and shit for them.

 

[Kodiak]

Man, the real winner today is Android. And I say this as a long-time fan of Apple.

 

[FuturusX]

Can anyone in this thread explain to me how the X is worth spending a grand?

You know sir, if you have to ask...

 

[BladeoftheImmortal]

I think something that really needs to be talked about is RAM. Apple has been skimping on RAM for years (don't give me the iOS is optimized, blah blah shit please). Please don't tell me the 8 has 2GB like the 7 and 8 plus and X only have 3 like the 7 plus.

If so that's bullshit.

iPhone 8 at 3 GB, 8 plus at 4Gb and X at 6GB would be acceptable.