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Give people an iPhone 4S, tell them it's an iPhone 5

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Re: Give people an iPhone 4S, tell them it's an iPhone 5

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Post by tlear »

Alex3917 wrote: post #53
bornhuetter wrote: post #45

Earlier quoted context omitted.

> there's essentially zero difference between the 3GS and the iPhone 5. Are you kidding? I'm no iOS fan, but I think that statement is a bit ridiculous.

The battery life is almost exactly the same. All of the most popular apps still run on the 3GS, and run well, with the exception of a half dozen or so. The internet browsing speed is effectively identical, regardless of whatever the specs claim. The new cameras are supposedly slightly better, but probably not enough to be noticeable unless you've got a highly trained eye. The only features that the new iPhones have a…

Camera is vastly better, it is not even comparison. Even 4s vs 4 is very large difference.

Re: Give people an iPhone 4S, tell them it's an iPhone 5

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Post by spullara »

josefresco wrote: post #11
ollysb wrote: post #3

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I never understand why people use cases. What's the point in preserving something in mint condition if you never see it without the case?

The point in "preserving" your iPhone is so you don't have to purchase another one, at full cost if you accidentally drop it and it breaks. My slim case while more simple than most, has saved my iPhone countless times. I could care less if my phone gets dinged, or scratched a bit, but complete failure is an expensive fix.

You can get the iPhone 4S screen replaced by 3rd parties for $90 just about anywhere. Mine was swapped out in less than 30 minutes after being thrown on a marble floor from a balcony.

Re: Give people an iPhone 4S, tell them it's an iPhone 5

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Post by enraged_camel »

chc wrote: post #65
runjake wrote: post #48

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So? What's your point? The alternative is you buy a Samsung android phone or whatever and break it and end up paying the actual cost, which is normally $499 on the low end to $649 for the latest flagship phones. A $199 replacement cost for a mistake I made sounds like a heck of a deal.

No, the alternative is you buy a $20 case so your phone doesn't get damaged by a four-foot drop. If you look four posts up, that was the topic of this thread.

Doesn't sound like a very good alternative. You're paying 10% of the cost of the phone to protect it against (some) accidents, but in the process set it back a generation, by making it thicker and heavier. That's pretty costly as far as insurance goes.

Re: Give people an iPhone 4S, tell them it's an iPhone 5

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Post by guywithabike »

jusben1369 wrote: post #57

Yes this says a lot about human nature and very little about iPhone's. Great for a laugh though. I also bet there were some people who realized what was up but ended up on the cutting room floor. It would actually also be funny to see how people handled that.

It's gotten to the point where it doesn't even surprise me anymore that this kind of tripe is the #1 top story on Hacker News now. Hacker News is becoming the "Ow, My Balls!" of the tech world.

Re: Give people an iPhone 4S, tell them it's an iPhone 5

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Post by uptown »

ollysb wrote: post #3
raldi wrote: post #2

It seems like the people who say the "new" one is thinner, lighter, more elegant, etc, all have cases on their phones. So in essence, the case sets your phone back a generation or two.

I never understand why people use cases. What's the point in preserving something in mint condition if you never see it without the case?

I use an extremely slim case just to improve the grip. I found the metal rim to be too easy to slip out of my hand, but with a slim plastic case around the rim, it's secure in my hand. Adds virtually no bulk and the benefit of decreasing the likelihood I'll drop the phone and need a replacement.

Re: Give people an iPhone 4S, tell them it's an iPhone 5

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Post by cheald »

achompas wrote: post #80
Alex3917 wrote: post #53

Earlier quoted context omitted.

The battery life is almost exactly the same. All of the most popular apps still run on the 3GS, and run well, with the exception of a half dozen or so. The internet browsing speed is effectively identical, regardless of whatever the specs claim. The new cameras are supposedly slightly better, but probably not enough to be noticeable unless you've got a highly trained eye. The only features that the new iPhones have a…

The battery life is almost exactly the same. One phone uses LTE, while the other uses 3G. I'm also ignoring how the 5 is easily faster than the 3GS, which requires more power. All of the most popular apps still run on the 3GS, and run well, with the exception of a half dozen or so. This will change as the 3GS doesn't get iOS 7 and other apps start requiring it (or a full-featured iOS 6). The internet browsing speed i…

How many markets actually have LTE now?

Re: Give people an iPhone 4S, tell them it's an iPhone 5

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Post by mmanfrin »

ollysb wrote: post #3
raldi wrote: post #2

It seems like the people who say the "new" one is thinner, lighter, more elegant, etc, all have cases on their phones. So in essence, the case sets your phone back a generation or two.

I never understand why people use cases. What's the point in preserving something in mint condition if you never see it without the case?

Resell value.

Re: Give people an iPhone 4S, tell them it's an iPhone 5

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Post by jpswade »

ollysb wrote: post #3
raldi wrote: post #2

It seems like the people who say the "new" one is thinner, lighter, more elegant, etc, all have cases on their phones. So in essence, the case sets your phone back a generation or two.

I never understand why people use cases. What's the point in preserving something in mint condition if you never see it without the case?

Because they are expensive tools, not fashion statements.

Re: Give people an iPhone 4S, tell them it's an iPhone 5

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Post by carlesfe »

szx wrote: post #61
bornhuetter wrote: post #6

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Particularly the iPhone 4(s). It's got probably the best form factor of any phone ever made, but people put those massive black rubber things on them with a circle cut in the back to show the Apple logo. Absolute abomination.

Am I the only one who prefers the older (3GS) designs over the new ones (4+) in terms of ergonomics? Sure, my 4S is beautiful, but it just doesn't feel right in my hand. Something about the aluminum/glass seam bothers me, and so I got a slim case and never looked back.

I feel the same way. Some of my friends have an iphone 4, and when I hold it in my hand, sure, it's lighter, but the lack of a round back makes it feel like a brick for some reason.
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