I too will rationalize any decision Apple makes and have no regretsThe Plus model is a bit too big imo. The X looks like the perfect size for my hands.
I think Apple lets you buy two phones at once.
I literally dont care about the screen size as long as the Apple website tells me I will have the most recognizably flashy phone tier
Yep. Ready to retire my plus. Love the screen but it isnt practical to carry in your pockets or a suit.The Plus model is a bit too big imo. The X looks like the perfect size for my hands.
Yep. Ready to retire my plus. Love the screen but it isnt practical to carry in your pockets or a suit.
I literally dont care about the screen size as long as the Apple website tells me I will have the most recognizably flashy phone tier
Every time I hold a smaller model I love the idea of it but I want the dual cameras and dont want to give up the larger screen. I think the X is going to be a perfect middle ground.
I wonder when the upgrade program pre approvals will be activated. Cant believe we are almost a week away from preorders.
Ive been comparing the stainless steel apple watches in store for a reference in deciding between the two bands. Silver definitely shows scratches easier on all the demo units I looked at. Its click wheel iPod backs all over again.
When preorders in the uk open can you sign up for the yearly update programme, or does that require physically going to a store on preorder day?
Down payment is $279 at T-mobile for 64GB, which isn't too bad honestly. After local taxes the X should be ~$355 . Just gonna put down $500.
looking at the app at least, it seems you can preorder? If you go to 'phones' and scroll to the bottom, it has the upgrade program listed there. Shows the 8 and X but X is greyed out. If you select the 8 you can reserve for instore pickup. Should be the same for the X?
Personally I'm buying outright, and might see if I can switch to the IUP instore, but don't want to risk it just in case. Have the money transferred from a 0% credit card ready to go.
What about Jump on demand?
Yep. Ready to retire my plus. Love the screen but it isnt practical to carry in your pockets or a suit.
1. Can I buy the iPhone X unlocked that will work with any carrier? My 1 year of free Sprint expires in a few months and I want to switch to Tmobile or Verizon. If I buy the Sprint version of the X, will it work with T-Mobile or Verizon? I'm planning on buying the iPhone for $1000 with a CC.
2. Why is the X $1100 on BestBuy?
The Plus model is a bit too big imo. The X looks like the perfect size for my hands.
"giant sized hands" I have average size hands and the plus is fine. Y'all need to stop those generic posts. They're too big for you.The 6 (67 mm)/+ (78 mm)/X (71mm) are all too wide for comfortable one-handed use unless you have giant-sized hands.
I'll wait for something closer to the 5/5S/SE (or at most ~65 mm wide, like the 2013 Moto X and 2017 XZ1 Compact).
Think Im going to upgrade from a 6 after trying out the 8 Plus camera in store- that thing is a huge step up from what I currently have. Still a little wary about some elements of the phone (FaceID, no home button, the notch) but have slowly convinced myself the upgraded camera, internals, and screen will make up for it (and those concerns may be non-issues after some time with it, ideally).
Feels a little weird to purchase something this expensive with mixed feelings, Ill say.
How is the regular sized 6 too big for one handed use? I can literally extend my thumb to every corner of the screen.The 6 (67 mm)/+ (78 mm)/X (71mm) are all too wide for comfortable one-handed use unless you have giant-sized hands.
I'll wait for something closer to the 5/5S/SE (or at most ~65 mm wide, like the 2013 Moto X and 2017 XZ1 Compact).
How is the regular sized 6 too big for one handed use? I can literally extend my thumb to every corner of the screen.
How are OLEDs these days in terms of the burn in and those issues? I remember the vita would get what looked like smudges (only noticeable on an all black screen though). I figure that apple would really only start using OLED tech which is mature enough to not have mass issues. They seem to be one of the few manufactures that will replace an LCD display with one dead pixel with no questions. They probably figure 99% of iphone owners would never notice if it does have one so its better to make those 1% happy.
Cant believe we are so close to preorders. One week from tonight.
Are you done with these yet?Apple can break my thumb and charge me $1000 to fix it, I dont care. Whatever it takes to get the biggest iPhone.
Honestly if my iPhone is too big for me to properly use and hold it, Apple is doing something right for my American soul
Im excited so probably not but Ill see what I can doAre you done with these yet?
How are OLEDs these days in terms of the burn in and those issues? I remember the vita would get what looked like smudges (only noticeable on an all black screen though). I figure that apple would really only start using OLED tech which is mature enough to not have mass issues. They seem to be one of the few manufactures that will replace an LCD display with one dead pixel with no questions. They probably figure 99% of iphone owners would never notice if it does have one so its better to make those 1% happy.
Cant believe we are so close to preorders. One week from tonight.
I literally dont care about the screen size as long as the Apple website tells me I will have the most recognizably flashy phone tier
I too will rationalize any decision Apple makes and have no regrets
Not sarcasm
Id buy a X Plus. I am on the iPhone Upgrade Program because Ive accepted that I will be paying Apple every month for life so hit me with that upgrade yall.
I'm sure these seemed funnier in your head.Apple can break my thumb and charge me $1000 to fix it, I dont care. Whatever it takes to get the biggest iPhone.
Honestly if my iPhone is too big for me to properly use and hold it, Apple is doing something right for my American soul
Every time I hold a smaller model I love the idea of it but I want the dual cameras and dont want to give up the larger screen. I think the X is going to be a perfect middle ground.
I wonder when the upgrade program pre approvals will be activated. Cant believe we are almost a week away from preorders.
Bros, think fast: If you were off contract, what carrier would you go with?
Assume data is more important than talk minutes.
I suddenly realized I should be considering options beyond AT&T but don't know what to look at and don't really have a lot of time between now and pre-orders to do proper research. I've been with AT&T since 2007 and I'm still on the grandfathered unlimited plan @ about $90/mo with a ton of rollover minutes. I use about 8GB per month or so based on my last few months of usage. I actually used 23GB last month (hurricane, power out, only internet) and that was the first time I've ever used more than 10GB that I am aware of. But I appreciated it being there when I needed to use it and I never experienced any slow down, notifications or anything like that.
I assume there is no universal iPhone X or one that would work with multiple carriers should I find coverage or service below my expectations? I believe my mother went with Sprint recently because it was less expensive, but she's been dissatisfied with her service and is probably going to switch to someone else soon. I'd like to avoid that sort of experience if possible.
I might need to make a thread about this. Hmm.
At this point I'm sure most people are sick of hearing this, but I wish Apple would make a smaller version of the Iphone X. Make the screen 5" with the same small bezels.
As of the end of the month, Apple's gonna have four different iPhone screen sizes up for sale and four different iPad screen sizes up for sale, but I think it's patently obvious in both product lineups that that is neither sustainable nor the long-term status quo for the product line.
I wouldn't be terribly surprised to see the iPhone collapse back to three sizes in the next few years (iPhone SE size, iPhone X size, and iPhone X Plus size). Maybe just two.
Bros, think fast: If you were off contract, what carrier would you go with?
Assume data is more important than talk minutes.
I suddenly realized I should be considering options beyond AT&T but don't know what to look at and don't really have a lot of time between now and pre-orders to do proper research. I've been with AT&T since 2007 and I'm still on the grandfathered unlimited plan @ about $90/mo with a ton of rollover minutes. I use about 8GB per month or so based on my last few months of usage. I actually used 23GB last month (hurricane, power out, only internet) and that was the first time I've ever used more than 10GB that I am aware of. But I appreciated it being there when I needed to use it and I never experienced any slow down, notifications or anything like that.
I assume there is no universal iPhone X or one that would work with multiple carriers should I find coverage or service below my expectations? I believe my mother went with Sprint recently because it was less expensive, but she's been dissatisfied with her service and is probably going to switch to someone else soon. I'd like to avoid that sort of experience if possible.
I might need to make a thread about this. Hmm.
I'm sorry I don't follow what you're trying to say here. What device would hamstring my data throughput? The only device being discussed is the X. Did you misspeak?if data is more important, why go with a device that hamstrings the data throughput?
ask people about coverage in the area and check 3rd party coverage maps.
I love Verizon. It's not good inside concert venues or when there's a lot of people but otherwise it's great. People like to talk about T-Mobile and stuff but man the speeds I get on my work phone with that are so slow in comparison. Probably depends on your area
It wouldn't be a bad thing for Apple to consolidate their offerings - it's pretty confusing right now.
But yeah, if the iPhone X turns out to be a winner, I'd be satisfied to see the form factor of the iPhone X in the three sizes you mentioned.
KGI: iPhone X Production Woes Ending, but Only 23 Million Units Available for Launch
With just one week to go until pre-orders for the iPhone X begin, KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has released a new report indicating that the "worst [will] soon [be] over" with regards to production difficulties.
According to Kuo, the biggest hurdle has likely been the flexible printed circuit board (FPCB) for the device's antenna, due to increased complexity and initial supply chain partner Murata's inability to meet specifications.
Special materials, recipes, design, processes, equipments and tests are required for antenna FPCB, as the specifications for iPhone X antenna (supplied by Amphenol (US)) are higher than those of iPhone 8 and only Murata (JP) and Career Tech (6153 TT, NT$30.1, NR) can meet Apple's requirements. Murata (originally with a 60% order allocation or higher) won't be able to resolve its issues before 2Q18, and thus has been fully replaced by second supplier Career. We believe Career will ramp up in November, as capacity expansion takes time, and its materials, recipes, design, processes, equipments and tests are different from those of Murata.
A secondary bottleneck appears to have been the FPCB for the wide-angle rear camera lens. Unlike competing dual-lens camera smartphones from Samsung and Huawei, the iPhone X's wide-angle and telephoto lenses use separate PCBs, and supplier Interflex has reportedly struggled with quality issues on the part for the wide-angle lens.
The third bottleneck that has received signifcant attention in recent weeks is the TrueDepth camera's infrared dot projector, or the "Romeo" component. According to Kuo, previous design issues that led to poor facial recognition have been addressed and the "worst is behind us."
Overall, Kuo is cutting his iPhone X shipment estimates for the fourth quarter to 2530 million units, down from 3035 million, and he expects that 23 million units will be shipped into distribution channels ahead of the launch. As a result, initial supplies will be very tight, as has been extensively rumored. Kuo says shipments will "pick up markedly" in the first quarter of 2018.
https://www.macrumors.com/2017/10/20/kgi-iphone-x-production-woes-ending/
An absolute farce if true. Shipping 2-3m phones to 50 countries?
Are we sure this isn't 2-3m spare phones allocated for launch day walk-in purchases? I highly doubt they'd ship this low.
https://www.macrumors.com/2017/10/20/kgi-iphone-x-production-woes-ending/
An absolute farce if true. Shipping 2-3m phones to 50 countries?