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Re: iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro

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Post by sriku »

mav3rick wrote: post #794
sriku wrote: post #785

The released phones are priced between $1100 to $2000 (eqv in India). What do these really have to offer that trumps putting that money into a mutual fund if you actually are willing to spend that kind of money? I'm quite sure this price range is high even in the US? To me (and I can afford this) it looks insane to sink that kind of money into a bloody phone.

What a dumb question. This is a luxury. Why buy an Audi, Mercedes, BMW, if you can put the money in a mutual fund.

We don't go "hey i've saved up $100000, let me buy a Merc". But that's what I see quite a few people doing . They "save up for an iPhone". If you have to save up for it, you better think of other uses for the money than a luxury item for wasting your time.

Re: iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro

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Post by binaryblitz »

cmckn wrote: post #645
blantonl wrote: post #639

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I think the concept of the wallet that can quickly snap on and off of the phone is pretty neat. I currently use a case that has a wallet functionality (for my driver's license and credit cards) and that doesn't allow me to use wireless charging without completely taking the case off.

True, the wallet and pop socket support is a great point.

PopSocket has already confirmed they're working on something. This will be awesome for those of us who don't use wireless charging because of our popsockets.

Re: iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro

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Post by saagarjha »

jefftk wrote: post #485

Why is this considered an exemplary shot? https://www.apple.com/v/iphone-12/a/images/overview/camera/s... (first picture under "Automatic magic") The pants look artificial, the hands and feet are really dark, you can't see the detail on the trees. Is this just a really hard angle to shoot, against the summer sky?

Maybe it was taken at night?

Re: iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro

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Post by ajmurmann »

cgh wrote: post #418
Amorymeltzer wrote: post #178

Of note: the iPhone 12 mini appears to be slightly smaller and lighter than the (current) iPhone SE (2), so is basically the phone those of us who prefer phone-sized phones have been asking for for years. The price differential of $300 seems reasonable (in Apple-adjusted numbers); if I hadn't bought an SE this past month (unfortunate toddler-related water incident!) then I'd be right in there.

I just bought an SE about a month ago too. Damn.

What is it about the iPhone Mini that is selling you most?

I only now learned that the SE had touch ID and am now contemplating buying that instead of the mini. I was ready to drop $1500 if their had been a mini-sized iPhone with all the pro features and touch ID, but now I find every option frustrating.

Re: iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro

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Post by arvinsim »

ab-dm wrote: post #807

My iPhone 6S+ is still running super smooth. Maybe because I'm not a huge photography buff or mobile gamer, but each year I wait to see something that will finally make me buy a new one, but each year I just don't see it. I don't know exactly what I'm waiting for, but this wasn't really it. (Also enjoying using one of the last TouchID iPhones during Covid 19)

Anyone who has the X series and later should just wait for the next generation.

Re: iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro

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Post by gkanai »

asdojasdosadsa wrote: post #810
ab-dm wrote: post #807

My iPhone 6S+ is still running super smooth. Maybe because I'm not a huge photography buff or mobile gamer, but each year I wait to see something that will finally make me buy a new one, but each year I just don't see it. I don't know exactly what I'm waiting for, but this wasn't really it. (Also enjoying using one of the last TouchID iPhones during Covid 19)

This is pretty much my exact situation. The new iPhones have been so underwhelming and so highly priced that I haven't felt the need or want to upgrade. Now previously this year, I dropped my phone and the glass broke - but it still works. So I am on the verge of upgrading, but iPhone 12 still doesn't really... make me want to upgrade - if I can put it like that. So I am rolling with a cracked screen iPhone 6S+ until…

why not just have the glass replaced?

Re: iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro

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Post by donw »

asdojasdosadsa wrote: post #810
ab-dm wrote: post #807

My iPhone 6S+ is still running super smooth. Maybe because I'm not a huge photography buff or mobile gamer, but each year I wait to see something that will finally make me buy a new one, but each year I just don't see it. I don't know exactly what I'm waiting for, but this wasn't really it. (Also enjoying using one of the last TouchID iPhones during Covid 19)

This is pretty much my exact situation. The new iPhones have been so underwhelming and so highly priced that I haven't felt the need or want to upgrade. Now previously this year, I dropped my phone and the glass broke - but it still works. So I am on the verge of upgrading, but iPhone 12 still doesn't really... make me want to upgrade - if I can put it like that. So I am rolling with a cracked screen iPhone 6S+ until…

Same here. I like the improved camera, and the poor man's LIDAR would put me over the line to buy as I could totally use that for 3D mapping, but otherwise, a new phone just doesn't give me much.

Recently, since us in Massively Lucky Tech World mostly work from home now, I've taken to leaving my phone in the bedroom and just wearing my smartwatch for 2FA stuff... and it's made my life better.

The compulsion to look at my Sadness Rectangle has been fading quite rapidly, I'm more focused on whatever my task-at-hand happens to be, and I'm spending more of my break time doing stuff that I want to do for me: reading one of my books, writing stuff, etc.

Re: iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro

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Post by ajmurmann »

Hamuko wrote: post #161

The most disappointing aspect to me is that the difference between the Pro and the Pro Max is no longer just the size. I'm quite fond of the size of my 11 Pro and I don't really want to be upsold to the Pro Max if I want the best.

I was hoping so badly that the rumors were wrong and even the smallest option came in a full featured pro version. I don't get these enormous phones except for older folks who struggle with small controls. All options are super frustrating to me. Small, touch id and best camera is what I want.

Re: iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro

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Post by ajmurmann »

flixic wrote: post #149
burlesona wrote: post #136

The mini is the best thing I’ve seen in a while. Fans of smaller phones everywhere are rejoicing. I just wish they’d give iPad the same treatment and make a Pro in a Mini size :)

Apple is tearing me apart between Mini’s size and Pro Max camera.

Same here. And then the touch ID on the SE!
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