The iPhone 5 thread (well, actually, iPhone 4S)

cartman · 10-04-2011, 11:34 AM

Well, Apple announces the new iPhone 5 (or is it the 4GS) in about 30 minutes in Cupertino. My 2 year agreement after getting the 3GS was up in June, so I'm looking forward to upgrading.

tyketime · 10-04-2011, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by cartman

Well, Apple announces the new iPhone 5 (or is it the 4GS) in about 30 minutes in Cupertino. My 2 year agreement after getting the 3GS was up in June, so I'm looking forward to upgrading.

What are you looking forward to that makes it an insta-upgrade?

SirFozzie · 10-04-2011, 11:48 AM

From the rumors I'm hearing, Sprint may be paying mondo-bucks to have exclusitivity for the iPhone 5 for a couple years, while the other providers get the iPhone4GS.

Sprint is betting the farm on the iPhone 5: To make a profit, they'd have to double their install base... AND convert everyone to iPhone5's

http://img.ibtimes.com/www/articles/...s-profit-2.htm

MJ4H · 10-04-2011, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by tyketime

What are you looking forward to that makes it an insta-upgrade?

The 5. obv

miked · 10-04-2011, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by SirFozzie

From the rumors I'm hearing, Sprint may be paying mondo-bucks to have exclusitivity for the iPhone 5 for a couple years, while the other providers get the iPhone4GS.

Sprint is betting the farm on the iPhone 5: To make a profit, they'd have to double their install base... AND convert everyone to iPhone5's

http://img.ibtimes.com/www/articles/...s-profit-2.htm

I used to have sprint but I never got service on campus. AT&T is worse, but I'm grandfathered in to the unlimited data plan..so I'm not sure.

JediKooter · 10-04-2011, 11:57 AM

According to Sprints new commercial, they have unlimited data plans. However, not sure if that applies to the iPhone, if they are indeed getting the new one.

SirFozzie · 10-04-2011, 12:01 PM

They are getting the new iPhone (20 billion worth), the only question is if they're getting exclusitivity

stevew · 10-04-2011, 12:15 PM

Fuck Sprint...horrible coverage.

DaddyTorgo · 10-04-2011, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by stevew

Fuck Sprint...horrible coverage.

Great coverage here.

wade moore · 10-04-2011, 12:21 PM

Sprint pretty universally has mediocre coverage according to any site I've seen doing such comparisons.

Ksyrup · 10-04-2011, 12:45 PM

Real-time reaction:

1:26 pm: Apple adding a new app: Cards. You create the card on your phone, Apple prints it, addresses it, puts a stamp on it and sends it. Apple will even notify you the day it's delivered. It costs $2.99 to mail in the U.S., $4.99 anywhere else in the world. (This is the best thing to happen to the postal service since Amazon.)

1:41 pm: (Editor's note: Shutterfly [SFLY 34.22

-6.09 (-15.11%)

] and American Greetings [AM 16.52

-1.31 (-7.35%)

] shares plunge on Apple's announcement of that app to create and mail a card anywhere in the world.

SnDvls · 10-04-2011, 12:46 PM

Live blog if you want to follow along

Live Blogging the Apple iPhone 5 Announcement - NYTimes.com

cartman · 10-04-2011, 12:48 PM

Gizmodo has one as well:

Gizmodo, the Gadget Guide - Live Blog

stevew · 10-04-2011, 12:49 PM

I'm excited about wireless sync.

Ksyrup · 10-04-2011, 12:52 PM

I really hope the Sprint exclusivity thing isn't true. The wife and I were seriously considering getting iPhones, but that will kill any chance of that happening. Not only do we have a family plan on AT&T, but I get $45/month from my employer to pay for my AT&T data plan that I would lose if I switch.

cartman · 10-04-2011, 12:59 PM

So they've announced the 4S, but no pricing. That leads me to think there will be a 5 announced here is a few minutes.

Bearcat729 · 10-04-2011, 01:04 PM

The 4S is both GSM and CDMA. Which is nice

cartman · 10-04-2011, 01:05 PM

And HSDPA, aka true 4G wireless.

ISiddiqui · 10-04-2011, 01:06 PM

True 4G? Not really (Nothing on AT&T is really 4G - its why AT&T is working quickly on their LTE network)

cartman · 10-04-2011, 01:06 PM

8MP camera

cartman · 10-04-2011, 01:08 PM

I'll take back my previous iPhone 5 announcement prediction. It looks like they've kept the same form factor, but have completely upgraded the innards.

cartman · 10-04-2011, 01:11 PM

1080p video recording, and image stabilizaton

Ksyrup · 10-04-2011, 01:14 PM

Quote:

A slide just went up with the number 5. But then it was quickly replaced with a slide about AirPlay. What's up with that? Is there an iPhone 5?

Are they screwing with people, or what?

SnDvls · 10-04-2011, 01:17 PM

voice assistant seems pretty cool

Ksyrup · 10-04-2011, 01:18 PM

To be perfectly honest, I want less talking into phones, not more. The idea of people not just loudly talking to their friends and family but shouting into their phones "What is a Subby?" is totally unappealing to me, as a human.

ISiddiqui · 10-04-2011, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by SnDvls

voice assistant seems pretty cool

Does it look like Wolfram Alpha to anyone else?

cartman · 10-04-2011, 01:20 PM

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Phil asked Siri "What's the weather like today" and it answered him with a forecast. If this thing works, it's going to be pretty darn amazing.

drool

cartman · 10-04-2011, 01:21 PM

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Mr. Forstall asks, "Do I need a raincoat today?" The phone replies, "It sure looks like rain today," and shows the weather screen again.

"What time is it in Paris?" he asks. The phone replies with the time in Paris and shows a clock. "Wake me up at 6 a.m.," says Mr. Forstall. "O.K., I've set an alarm for 6 a.m. tomorrow," the phone replies.

This is amazing. And freaky.

more drool

ISiddiqui · 10-04-2011, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Ksyrup

To be perfectly honest, I want less talking into phones, not more. The idea of people not just loudly talking to their friends and family but shouting into their phones "What is a Subby?" is totally unappealing to me, as a human.

Point. Hasn't phone technology gotting into LESS talking, not more? Texting taking off instead of video calling, etc? I mean, I can voice search on my Android, but I barely do it.

cartman · 10-04-2011, 01:22 PM

Phone: Tea, Earl Grey, hot.

Ksyrup · 10-04-2011, 01:23 PM

The one real world application I see for that voice recognition stuff is hands free driving. Now, I'm messing with google maps trying to find restaurants while driving. If all I have to do is speak it, and it give me a list, that would be cool.

SnDvls · 10-04-2011, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by ISiddiqui

Does it look like Wolfram Alpha to anyone else?

just said Apple linked up with them

Fonzie · 10-04-2011, 01:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cartman

Phone: Tea, Earl Grey, hot.

Easy Mac · 10-04-2011, 01:40 PM

Is there really $100 worth of new features compared to a normal iPhone 4?

My wife can upgrade from a Droid w/ $50 off starting today. I'll probably recommend she get the iPhone 4 for $50 instead of a 4s for $150.

Bearcat729 · 10-04-2011, 01:40 PM

Hmm 3gs will be free with 2 year contract now and a $99 IPhone 4. Nothing about any exclusive deals.

cartman · 10-04-2011, 01:41 PM

For sale starting Oct. 14, pre-orders start on Oct. 7th.

64GB - $399
32GB - $299
16GB - $199

iPhone 4 8GB - $99
iPhone 3GS 8GB - Free

All with a 2 year plan, and Sprint is officially announced as a carrier.

ISiddiqui · 10-04-2011, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Easy Mac

Is there really $100 worth of new features compared to a normal iPhone 4?

My wife can upgrade from a Droid w/ $50 off starting today. I'll probably recommend she get the iPhone 4 for $50 instead of a 4s for $150.

Only if she really, really wants the Siri voice assistant. That's only available on the 4S.

tyketime · 10-04-2011, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by cartman

All with a 3 year plan...

REALLY? They've switched from 2 to 3 year plans? I really hope that was a typo

SnDvls · 10-04-2011, 01:44 PM

what's the usual cost without the 2-year contract? $600 or so?

rjolley · 10-04-2011, 01:52 PM

Nice to see Sprint get an iPhone. I don't think I'll get one, but the value of stopping the posts on the Sprint board about getting one is priceless.

MJ4H · 10-04-2011, 02:05 PM

Free huh. Well if I can get unlimited data for a reasonable price, I will consider it. But not until.

Ronnie Dobbs2 · 10-04-2011, 02:07 PM

Not following online other than this thread... does this mean no iPhone 5?

edit: Seems so... guess we're all in the wrong thread.

DanGarion · 10-04-2011, 02:24 PM

I still feel the price for 16 more gigs of memory is a joke. $100 bucks for each 16 gigs, should really be more like $50.

cartman · 10-04-2011, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by DanGarion

I still feel the price for 16 more gigs of memory is a joke. $100 bucks for each 16 gigs, should really be more like $50.

Well, it is $50/16GB from 32GB to 64GB

DanGarion · 10-04-2011, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by cartman

Well, it is $50/16GB from 32GB to 64GB

Doh, yeah, I'm not counting very good today. Here let me rub my eyes.

stevew · 10-04-2011, 02:34 PM

Nice math Dan.

Raiders Army · 10-04-2011, 06:05 PM

Getting the 64GB version. Ordering on Friday. My 3G phone is crap. Between the 64GB version and my 64GB iTouch, I can put almost all of my movies on both.

Chubby · 10-04-2011, 06:14 PM

this thread title does NOT deliver

Comey · 10-04-2011, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cartman

Phone: Tea, Earl Grey, hot.

I can't find the like button, and wish to use it.

Atocep · 10-04-2011, 06:56 PM

I won't be upgrading to this one. I have an Iphone 4 and this just isn't worth the upgrade IMO. More power is always nice, but the rest of the features don't do anything for me.

10-04-2011, 11:48 AM	#3
SirFozzie Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: The State of Insanity	From the rumors I'm hearing, Sprint may be paying mondo-bucks to have exclusitivity for the iPhone 5 for a couple years, while the other providers get the iPhone4GS. Sprint is betting the farm on the iPhone 5: To make a profit, they'd have to double their install base... AND convert everyone to iPhone5's http://img.ibtimes.com/www/articles/...s-profit-2.htm __________________ Check out Foz's New Video Game Site, An 8-bit Mind in an 8GB world! http://an8bitmind.com

10-04-2011, 11:57 AM	#6
JediKooter Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: San Diego via Sausalito via San Jose via San Diego	According to Sprints new commercial, they have unlimited data plans. However, not sure if that applies to the iPhone, if they are indeed getting the new one. __________________ I'm no longer a Chargers fan, they are dead to me Coming this summer to a movie theater near you: The Adventures of Jedikooter: Part 4

10-04-2011, 12:01 PM	#7
SirFozzie Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: The State of Insanity	They are getting the new iPhone (20 billion worth), the only question is if they're getting exclusitivity __________________ Check out Foz's New Video Game Site, An 8-bit Mind in an 8GB world! http://an8bitmind.com

10-04-2011, 12:45 PM	#11
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	Real-time reaction: 1:26 pm: Apple adding a new app: Cards. You create the card on your phone, Apple prints it, addresses it, puts a stamp on it and sends it. Apple will even notify you the day it's delivered. It costs $2.99 to mail in the U.S., $4.99 anywhere else in the world. (This is the best thing to happen to the postal service since Amazon.) 1:41 pm: (Editor's note: Shutterfly [SFLY 34.22 -6.09 (-15.11%) ] and American Greetings [AM 16.52 -1.31 (-7.35%) ] shares plunge on Apple's announcement of that app to create and mail a card anywhere in the world. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

10-04-2011, 12:48 PM	#13
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	Gizmodo has one as well: Gizmodo, the Gadget Guide - Live Blog __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

10-04-2011, 12:15 PM	#8
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	Fuck Sprint...horrible coverage.

10-04-2011, 12:46 PM	#12
SnDvls Pro Starter Join Date: Jul 2001	Live blog if you want to follow along Live Blogging the Apple iPhone 5 Announcement - NYTimes.com

10-04-2011, 12:49 PM	#14
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	I'm excited about wireless sync.

10-04-2011, 12:52 PM	#15
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	I really hope the Sprint exclusivity thing isn't true. The wife and I were seriously considering getting iPhones, but that will kill any chance of that happening. Not only do we have a family plan on AT&T, but I get $45/month from my employer to pay for my AT&T data plan that I would lose if I switch. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

10-04-2011, 12:59 PM	#16
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	So they've announced the 4S, but no pricing. That leads me to think there will be a 5 announced here is a few minutes. __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

10-04-2011, 01:04 PM	#17
Bearcat729 College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio	The 4S is both GSM and CDMA. Which is nice __________________ Bearcat729 on XBox Live and PSN

10-04-2011, 01:05 PM	#18
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	And HSDPA, aka true 4G wireless. __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

10-04-2011, 01:06 PM	#19
ISiddiqui Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Decatur, GA	True 4G? Not really (Nothing on AT&T is really 4G - its why AT&T is working quickly on their LTE network) __________________ "A prayer for the wild at heart, kept in cages" -Tennessee Williams Last edited by ISiddiqui : 10-04-2011 at 01:08 PM.

10-04-2011, 01:06 PM	#20
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	8MP camera __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

10-04-2011, 01:08 PM	#21
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	I'll take back my previous iPhone 5 announcement prediction. It looks like they've kept the same form factor, but have completely upgraded the innards. __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

10-04-2011, 01:11 PM	#22
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	1080p video recording, and image stabilizaton __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint Last edited by cartman : 10-04-2011 at 01:11 PM.

10-04-2011, 01:17 PM	#24
SnDvls Pro Starter Join Date: Jul 2001	voice assistant seems pretty cool

10-04-2011, 01:18 PM	#25
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	To be perfectly honest, I want less talking into phones, not more. The idea of people not just loudly talking to their friends and family but shouting into their phones "What is a Subby?" is totally unappealing to me, as a human. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

10-04-2011, 01:22 PM	#30
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	Phone: Tea, Earl Grey, hot. __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

10-04-2011, 01:23 PM	#31
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	The one real world application I see for that voice recognition stuff is hands free driving. Now, I'm messing with google maps trying to find restaurants while driving. If all I have to do is speak it, and it give me a list, that would be cool. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

10-04-2011, 01:40 PM	#34
Easy Mac Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Here	Is there really $100 worth of new features compared to a normal iPhone 4? My wife can upgrade from a Droid w/ $50 off starting today. I'll probably recommend she get the iPhone 4 for $50 instead of a 4s for $150.

10-04-2011, 01:41 PM	#36
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	For sale starting Oct. 14, pre-orders start on Oct. 7th. 64GB - $399 32GB - $299 16GB - $199 iPhone 4 8GB - $99 iPhone 3GS 8GB - Free All with a 2 year plan, and Sprint is officially announced as a carrier. __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint Last edited by cartman : 10-04-2011 at 01:44 PM. Reason: edit: 2 year plans, not 3

10-04-2011, 01:44 PM	#39
SnDvls Pro Starter Join Date: Jul 2001	what's the usual cost without the 2-year contract? $600 or so?

10-04-2011, 01:52 PM	#40
rjolley College Starter Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Roseville, CA	Nice to see Sprint get an iPhone. I don't think I'll get one, but the value of stopping the posts on the Sprint board about getting one is priceless.

10-04-2011, 02:05 PM	#41
MJ4H Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Hog Country	Free huh. Well if I can get unlimited data for a reasonable price, I will consider it. But not until. __________________ My YouTube channel My Twitch channel My Sharona

10-04-2011, 02:07 PM	#42
Ronnie Dobbs2 Pro Rookie Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Bahston Mass	Not following online other than this thread... does this mean no iPhone 5? edit: Seems so... guess we're all in the wrong thread. __________________ There's no I in Teamocil, at least not where you'd think Last edited by Ronnie Dobbs2 : 10-04-2011 at 02:14 PM.

10-04-2011, 02:24 PM	#43
DanGarion Coordinator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: The Great Northwest	I still feel the price for 16 more gigs of memory is a joke. $100 bucks for each 16 gigs, should really be more like $50. __________________ Los Angeles Dodgers Check out the FOFC Groups on Facebook! and Reddit! DON'T REPORT ME BRO!

10-04-2011, 02:34 PM	#46
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	Nice math Dan.

10-04-2011, 06:05 PM	#47
Raiders Army Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Black Hole	Getting the 64GB version. Ordering on Friday. My 3G phone is crap. Between the 64GB version and my 64GB iTouch, I can put almost all of my movies on both.

10-04-2011, 06:14 PM	#48
Chubby Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Syracuse, NY	this thread title does NOT deliver

10-04-2011, 06:56 PM	#50
Atocep Coordinator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Puyallup, WA	I won't be upgrading to this one. I have an Iphone 4 and this just isn't worth the upgrade IMO. More power is always nice, but the rest of the features don't do anything for me.

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