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A crazier prediction: iPhone Plus is real, and huge

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Re: A crazier prediction: iPhone Plus is real, and huge

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Post by rednukleus »

yitchelle wrote: post #7
mbell wrote: post #4

Personally - I've used 'large' phones, and I much prefer the size of the iPhone 5. Its big enough but not so big that I can't used it with 1 hand.

There is some merit to this comment. I have a Samsung SIII. Perhaps, it is my stubby fingers or short thumb, but I find it difficult to fully use it with just one hand. My previous phone was the HTC Desire, and that was pretty good for using it with one hand.

Different strokes. I have a Nexus 4 and I wish it was a little bigger. I used to have a Desire and it was way too small for me. That's why I'm really glad we aren't all forced to use the same form factor.

Re: A crazier prediction: iPhone Plus is real, and huge

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Post by Geee »

bane wrote: post #3

If this comes out, the sound of all those years of just I cations and excuses (perfect screen size, perfect jeans pocket size, etc.) Will only be drowned out by the new justifications and excuses (perfect purse size, etc.) Sigh.

Who said it was perfect? I think most agree that about 4 inches is the one-size-fits-all. That means it's best on average, not best for everyone.

It's completely OK to introduce new form factors if there's clear demand.

Re: A crazier prediction: iPhone Plus is real, and huge

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Post by sergiotapia »

Makes sense and should come as no surprise. Lots of people enjoy the large screen, Apple may release a phone in that size arena to compete and join in on the action.

Samsung has proven that people like that screen size (S3). I live in Bolivia and the vast majority of people I've asked, "Why do you prefer the Samsung S3 over the iPhone?" answer "Because of the screen size".

People like to get their money's worth.

Re: A crazier prediction: iPhone Plus is real, and huge

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Post by randomdata »

bane wrote: post #3

If this comes out, the sound of all those years of just I cations and excuses (perfect screen size, perfect jeans pocket size, etc.) Will only be drowned out by the new justifications and excuses (perfect purse size, etc.) Sigh.

Nobody stands up and says, "boy, that phone is just the perfect size for my hand" at random. The reason size became an issue at all is because the competition made it an issue.

With that in mind, saying "perfect jeans pocket size" and later saying "perfect purse size" is not a contradiction. Each device manages to satisfy the user's needs and is perfect for them at that given time. That doesn't mean other screen sizes cannot also be perfect, but it is not reason enough to just dump what you have.

Re: A crazier prediction: iPhone Plus is real, and huge

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Post by cowsaysoink »

yitchelle wrote: post #7
mbell wrote: post #4

Personally - I've used 'large' phones, and I much prefer the size of the iPhone 5. Its big enough but not so big that I can't used it with 1 hand.

There is some merit to this comment. I have a Samsung SIII. Perhaps, it is my stubby fingers or short thumb, but I find it difficult to fully use it with just one hand. My previous phone was the HTC Desire, and that was pretty good for using it with one hand.

It's not just you, I recently used a SIII and it is giagantic compared to my iphone 4 which makes it difficult to use. (And I don't have stubby fingers).

Re: A crazier prediction: iPhone Plus is real, and huge

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Post by zopticity »

Why people love large screens because:

1) It's easier to see and read. Especially for kids and elderly people. 2) Bigger is better right? Almost like a cultural thing. You can show off to your friends! 3) Now you don't have to pinch zoom in anymore because everything should be readable without any action. Save some time, especially when you're driving -- which also makes the GPS more feasible.

Re: A crazier prediction: iPhone Plus is real, and huge

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Post by EvanKelly »

cowsaysoink wrote: post #15
yitchelle wrote: post #7

Earlier quoted context omitted.

There is some merit to this comment. I have a Samsung SIII. Perhaps, it is my stubby fingers or short thumb, but I find it difficult to fully use it with just one hand. My previous phone was the HTC Desire, and that was pretty good for using it with one hand.

It's not just you, I recently used a SIII and it is giagantic compared to my iphone 4 which makes it difficult to use. (And I don't have stubby fingers).

I don't think it's a product of screen size, I think it's more a product of what phone (form factor) you own/started with.

My first smartphone (late to the game) was a Motorola Droid Razr. It's a little smaller than the SIII, but being my first phone, I just became accustomed to the size.

I use friends' iPhones a lot and the first thing I notice (other than just one button) is how small it is. Those same friends struggle with the enormity of my device.

I think it's a similar context switch from Windows OSX. I think people can grow to like either of them, but using one after years of using another makes it seem unwieldy.

Re: A crazier prediction: iPhone Plus is real, and huge

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Post by 27182818284 »

mbell wrote: post #4

Personally - I've used 'large' phones, and I much prefer the size of the iPhone 5. Its big enough but not so big that I can't used it with 1 hand.

I do not understand phablets. I really don't. My Galaxy Nexus is already pushing the limits of what is comfortable to use with one hand, and there is something else that never seems mentioned: Phablets start to get too big for your winter coat pocket, your jean pockets, etc. They simply become uncomfortable to carry, even if you do use them with both hands.

Re: A crazier prediction: iPhone Plus is real, and huge

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Post by justjimmy »

This really sucks. I've always enjoyed the small (compared to those out there now) size of iPhone 4. And now it's just slowly getting bigger and bigger.

Wished they'd ditch iPhone 5 size, but go ahead with the iPhone plus model, this way those that prefer small and nimble devices gets satisfied too (but then not sure how many of us are out there).

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