The Gold iPhone isn't just for mindless sheep that want to show off
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#2It's really hard to separate one's thinking from current trends and fashions, but I try my hardest to do it. I don't think most do, though, or even realize how influenced they are by their environment.
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#3My twitter stream was filled with gold iPhone bashers on Friday and Saturday.
This one really got to me: https://twitter.com/eEditor/status/381084430611144704
The iPhone is a fashion item, and is going to follow fashion trends. This includes going gold.
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#4>Apple didn’t release something out of style to which mindless sheep are flocking because it’s new. Apple released something in-style to which millions are flocking because it’s attractive.
I'm sure there are plenty in each camp. There are people flocking towards it because it's now. And there are people buying it because it's attractive.
Sometimes new is attractive. I know at least 3 people on my own Family Plan are getting silver or gold because they are 'tired of black'. No big deal.
I think a lot of people get too worked up over other people's personal opinions. And in the end, I'm not sure that anyone will really care about the color (gold, black, or whatever) in 2 weeks.
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#5>Apple didn’t release something out of style to which mindless sheep are flocking because it’s new. Apple released something in-style to which millions are flocking because it’s attractive. I'm sure there are plenty in each camp. There are people flocking towards it because it's now. And there are people buying it because it's attractive. Sometimes new is attractive. I know at least 3 people on my own Family Plan are…
I think that there is a 'self definition' (whether right or wrong) that takes place with a device decision. When people choose an iPhone or Android phone, they start to identify with that brand. The same can be said of color.
Back in 2007 I remember listening to a student and his father shopping for a Mac. He refused to buy the lower cost white one because it was girly. He had to get the top of the MacBooks black model.
I think the self definition aspect of the purchase lasts much longer than a couple weeks.
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#6Just wanted to chime in that I pre-ordered the gold 5s and am still waiting for it, however, I did go into the Apple Store over the weekend and take a look at a gold one and, boy, it's not really that gold. It's not bling or shiny, it's really subdued and muted, more like a light champagne than anything really eye-catching. In fact, when I picked it up I actually thought it was the silver one and started looking around for the true gold iPhone. That's how subdued it really is.
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#7Just wanted to chime in that I pre-ordered the gold 5s and am still waiting for it, however, I did go into the Apple Store over the weekend and take a look at a gold one and, boy, it's not really that gold. It's not bling or shiny, it's really subdued and muted, more like a light champagne than anything really eye-catching. In fact, when I picked it up I actually thought it was the silver one and started looking arou…
True. But many people bought it sight unseen.
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#8Hmm, let's see.
Chromatic: Red, Blue, Green, White, Black Metallic: Gold, Silver
Bummer, Takhisis is winning.
Re: The Gold iPhone isn't just for mindless sheep that want to show off
#9Just wanted to chime in that I pre-ordered the gold 5s and am still waiting for it, however, I did go into the Apple Store over the weekend and take a look at a gold one and, boy, it's not really that gold. It's not bling or shiny, it's really subdued and muted, more like a light champagne than anything really eye-catching. In fact, when I picked it up I actually thought it was the silver one and started looking arou…
True. But many people bought it sight unseen.
Device unseen, maybe. Sight unseen, no.
Apple.com had pictures of the device long before they waited in line or clicked 'buy'.
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#10Is this guy really chiding me for not wearing "rolled up skinny jeans" and glasses that don't have lenses in them?