Iphone 5S

[mannyv11]

So I seem to really like the upgrades and the IOS 7 seems pretty awesome... Any thoughts who will be picking one up on Sept 20th? I know I will.

I Currently have an Iphone4s and am having some major battery problems on it currently, so no matter what I need a new phone

[wantonebad]

I know I'm the TRF iphone heckler but I'm telling you, the new Droid Maxx has 48 hours of battery life including normal use... just sayin'

[JasoninDenver]

I am trying to hang on for another generation but my 4S battery is lagging as well.

I MAY join you after any initial bugs have been worked out.

[mannyv11]

Marc have you tried the new Droid Maxx? Just curious, I originally jumped on the droid bandwagon back when the Droid X was released with Verizon (I was sick of AT&T) and just didn't enjoy the way the touchscreen worked. Not sure if all the droids now compare to the smoothness of the Iphone touchscreen but that was a major issue when I used a lot of the droid phones.

[mjclark32]

Just got a 5 a few months ago, because I dropped my 4 and it shattered, so I won't be upgrading again for a little while.

[wantonebad]

Originally Posted by mannyv11

Marc have you tried the new Droid Maxx? Just curious, I originally jumped on the droid bandwagon back when the Droid X was released with Verizon (I was sick of AT&T) and just didn't enjoy the way the touchscreen worked. Not sure if all the droids now compare to the smoothness of the Iphone touchscreen but that was a major issue when I used a lot of the droid phones.

Early adopter here! I've owned the Maxx since it came out 8/20 and I love love love it!!!

I wish it had a 41 megapixel camera but I can't live without droid apps

[bgriz]

Underwhelmed by the newly announced iPhone. I prefer a larger screen. Galaxy note 3 is on my radar when it comes out.

[wingwlkr]

Originally Posted by JasoninDenver

I am trying to hang on for another generation but my 4S battery is lagging as well.

I MAY join you after any initial bugs have been worked out.

I just changed the battery in my 4. $25 including the special tools and a YouTube vid showed me how. Easy.

That should get you some more life out of your phone until you're ready to change.

[mannyv11]

how big is the galaxy S3? I like the size but I also enjoy being able to put a phone in my pocket, not sure if I could do that with the S3? lol

[SMD]

Originally Posted by mannyv11

how big is the galaxy S3? I like the size but I also enjoy being able to put a phone in my pocket, not sure if I could do that with the S3? lol

S3 is fine. Size is not an issue at all. Now the note is a different story.

[rolio]

I have a simple HTC Inc 4G, and it has been a fantastic phone. The battery last two full days, with 10% remaining when I plug it in to recharge. Wrapped in an Otterbox Commuter case, it has withstood hundreds of drops without a hiccup. I am a power user, so there are too many things to mention in this post, but believe me when I say, it is a workhorse I will use it until it dies a satisfying death: old age. It will just die in its sleep one night, then it will move to the next life; poetic but true. We should all go that way

[HL65]

One for me and my wife....Can't wait!

[Hairdude1]

I am looking forward to the 5S

[Demosthene]

Originally Posted by mannyv11

how big is the galaxy S3? I like the size but I also enjoy being able to put a phone in my pocket, not sure if I could do that with the S3? lol

S4 Now.
Look at the HTC one if you're after something else.

[Dr. Robert]

I'm very happy w/ my IPhone cinco

[GhostWriter]

It just doesn't seem like Apple added enough new functionality to make many people want to upgrade. I'm gonna skip this one.

[Piloto]

Looks like almost a total redesign. They should have called it the Iphone six. This is MILES ahead of the 5. This was not an incremental update. Not too happy with the fingerprint scanner, but if it is only stored on the phone and not transmitted all over kingdom come, I'll be OK with that.

Not perfect, but still the best thing out there. If I want something bigger, I'll get an Ipad mini. IMHO, I bet that will be the next Iphone. A hybrid between the Iphone and the Ipad mini. Just put a cell on the Ipad mini and voila.

Personally, I wish Motorola would just make a modern version of the Startac flip phone. This is getting out of control.

Samsung.. like putting a billboard up to your head. Enjoy those droids people:

[Demosthene]

Originally Posted by Piloto

Not too happy with the fingerprint scanner, but if it is only stored on the phone and not transmitted all over kingdom come, I'll be OK with that.

Its pretty much only yourself and the CIA who will see it ;)

[GradyPhilpott]

http://www.computerworld.com/s/artic...le+Feedfetcher

[WilliamFoley]

I am thinking of getting a I phone c..that looks pretty cool and is available for what..99$ for a two year contact..that seems a pretty great deal.

[daveathall]

Originally Posted by mannyv11

how big is the galaxy S3? I like the size but I also enjoy being able to put a phone in my pocket, not sure if I could do that with the S3? lol

My iPhone 5 on top of my S3, the S4 has a larger screen but is slightly smaller. I sold the iPhone 5. I have a S4 now and am not looking in Apple's direction ATM for a change, for everyday use the only difference uses will notice form the iPhone 5 to the 5S will be the fingerprint sensor IMHO.

[airchitect]

SO......I have a Droid Razr which I love, however after owning a slew of large phones I've simply grown tired of having to look like a fool using a holster/case to hold my gigantic phone. The S4/S3/Razr Maxx/ etc are not comfortable in your pocket unless you exclusively wear hammer pants. It is reported that the 5s is the last phone that Jobs had any hand in. If thats so, then maybe I will have to give it a whirl as I can only imagine what a mess the iPhone 6 could be with Tim Cook at the helm......

[Kingair]

I am gonna get one . . no not a one a five . . .

HAGOne . . . five

[Mr. RoC]

From a hardware perspective I'm again disappointed with what Apple has come out with for the 5S. I was hoping for a bigger screen that will compete with HTC One and the Galaxy 4S.

I've decided to jump ship and head on over to the Android. Most likely the 4S.

Would have stuck with Apple if they drastically up the screen size.


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[OmegaJJH]

I'm a little underwhelmed with the announcement.

I think Apple have possibly lost their way. It's a little boring.

I love my iPhone 5 but the new ones don't seem to have progressed enough with new features to make me change.

I think i'll be patient and see what the iPhone 6 has to offer next year.

Apple launches of the past made their new products irresistible and that you couldn't live without... What happened?

[aeon888]

Yup, Next year there might be the iphone6 with a larger 6 inches of screen. It's obvious that is how Steve Cook is going to introduce the iphone 6 during their launch... He is going to brag about the newer larger "6" inches of display screen for the iphone "6".

[Tooomey]

I have had every iPhone from first on and I can honestly say I still love apple products. On my iPad now and have samsung tab galaxy II as well. BUT..... I recently bought a Samsung galaxy S4. Apple is Very far behind theses days. Thea S4 is a far superior phone compared to 5 and 5s for matter. I was hoping apple would step up to at least be equal with Samsung or HTC one. But nope. Still behind. I am hopeful that the 6 will be redesigned.... But by then there will a new android phone out that can be even better.

Samsung Galaxy S4!! 20,000,000 people can't be wrong

I miss Steve J

[RolexWatcher]

The screen is too tiny for my taste. Oh and the NSA knows your fingerprint as well now hehe :)

[mannyv11]

NSA probably already has your prints haha with the amount of information they have on everyone I truly would not be surprised.

I also like the screen size of my 4S currently so i won't mind going a little bigger with the 5S but I also do not want to get into notebook size.

either way I am going heading to the store on the 13th to either place my order for the 5S or to try out some of the droids especially the droid Maxx that Marc was talking about!

[salty_snack]

The 5s is a great piece of hardware without question. I'm more disappointed with iOS 7 and the lack of new features it has. True multitasking is something that apple MUST add in iOS 8 or I'm out.