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

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Post by tysonjennings » Fri, Feb 01, 2013, 3:46 AM UTC

phaus wrote: post #25

guelo wrote: post #2

Samsung innovates and Apple copies, once again.

The term "Phablet" may have been coined to describe the Samsung Note, but that doesn't mean Samsung was the first one who released a large-screen smart phone. The Dell Streak was one of the first, and Windows Phone has the Titan I and II.

"that doesn't mean Samsung was the first one who released a large-screen smart phone. The Dell Streak was one of the first, and Windows Phone has the Titan I and II."

Since when did "Windows Phone" become the name of a manufacturer?

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

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Post by snogglethorpe » Fri, Feb 01, 2013, 6:49 AM UTC

2muchcoffeeman wrote: post #36

wmf wrote: post #24

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You're supposed to put a phablet in your purse, not your pocket.

I've seen guys with Notes 2. I really hate them, but Samsung is on to something.

> You're supposed to put a phablet in your purse, not your pocket.

> I've seen guys with Notes 2. I really hate them

I'm a guy, and I really hate large phones too, but come to think of it, I actually do carry a bag around all the time that could be reasonably called a "purse," and this doesn't seem particularly uncommon behavior for guys these these days...

The main reason I hate large phones is because they're awkward to use, and awkward to hold, particularly with only one hand (and that's important, as there are many situations like standing on the subway where a two-handed "like-a-tablet" approach isn't practical or desirable). The size when I'm not using it is less important, though smaller/lighter is always good, of course.

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

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Post by porlw » Fri, Feb 01, 2013, 8:56 AM UTC

snogglethorpe wrote: post #21

rednukleus wrote: post #11

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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.

> That's why I'm really glad we aren't all forced to use the same form factor. I'm all for user choice, but unfortunately "choice" doesn't actually seem to be the way the market is trending... I've been trying to decide what to do when my phone contract comes up for renewal, and want to stay with the same carrier (phone number, contact email, etc). However, my carrier (au), despite offering 28 (I counted!) different…

If you can, grab an HTC One S while they're still available - it's got decent specs and premium build quality with a 4.3" screen. It's also very thin, so handling is pretty much the same as my old 3.7" Desire.

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

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Post by gfodor » Fri, Feb 01, 2013, 9:11 AM UTC

guelo wrote: post #51

gfodor wrote: post #42

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"I know, we'll give it a bigger screen!" is a tad shy of what I'd call "innovation."

About as much innovation as "let's make it a rounded rectangle".

Agreed. What's your point, exactly? So you agree that in either case it is not innovation? Didn't you just claim it was two posts up?

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

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Post by ocean12 » Fri, Feb 01, 2013, 4:23 PM UTC

bane wrote: post #56

tree_of_item wrote: post #34

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> This is an example of one of those design decisions that you don’t usually notice until you see someone doing it wrong. It’s one of the things that makes Apple products Apple products. http://dcurt.is/3-point-5-inches

which of course is made even more fun since the thumb coverage area isn't even the same in the two diagrams.

I don't understand why, even in the face of justifications, it's wrong for Apple to admit they made a competitive mistake...and correct it.

It would be madness not to correct it.

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

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Post by sarvinc » Fri, Feb 01, 2013, 10:29 PM UTC

bane wrote: post #57

eCa wrote: post #29

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> Who said it was perfect? Gruber, for one: "Apple seems very confident about the precise size and dimensions of the iPhone display: 3.5 inches, with a 3:2 aspect ratio. Not 3 inches. Not 4 inches. [...] The iPhone 4 feels like a major step toward an idealized iPhone form factor. What defines the iPhone, physically, is the 3.5-inch diagonal screen." [1] "On These Rumors of a 4.6-Inch iPhone Display [...] Sure, develo…

Exactly and thanks. If I had the time and inclination I'd take a dive through HN's comments the last few years to find similar. Truth be told, I welcome this change, Apple blew it with the iPhone 5, this is the bigger phone people want...but the user and pundit community absolutely drives me up a wall.

I actually feel the opposite about this whole phone size thing. I wish Apple would go back to the previous size. Also I've tried out other, larger, phones and they're just not as convenient for me to use.