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Apple’s New iPhones Get a Lukewarm Reception from Buyers

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Re: Apple’s New iPhones Get a Lukewarm Reception from Buyers

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I'll buy a $3000 MacBook Pro if you bring back USB ports, an SD slot, an HDMI port, a user replaceable battery. And the escape key.

But no, why don't you just leave this money on the table instead and I'll make do with the 2013 model.

You go on ahead, Apple, wondering how to ignite more revenue growth.

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#23

I'm on a 7, and it's nearly no improvement over my 6 (The only feature noticable is the better water sealing). Not looking to upgrade any time soon. And unlike previous generations my last phone is still so good that after a battery change it will be a parent/sibling phone for 2 more years without problem. That means that they are less likely to get a new one too. They can drop their iPhone4S and take my iPhone6, ins…

I went from a 6 to a 7+ and hated every day with it, the HugePhone thing is simply not for me. I felt the 6/6s/7 was a really stagnant period and the X is a huge step up. But if you were looking at the 8, yeah, probably not much reason to upgrade.

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I'm on a 7, and it's nearly no improvement over my 6 (The only feature noticable is the better water sealing). Not looking to upgrade any time soon. And unlike previous generations my last phone is still so good that after a battery change it will be a parent/sibling phone for 2 more years without problem. That means that they are less likely to get a new one too. They can drop their iPhone4S and take my iPhone6, ins…

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Re: Apple’s New iPhones Get a Lukewarm Reception from Buyers

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The problem with the iPhone X is its only selling point is the huge screen. It looks cool, perhaps. But it doesn't really bring anything new or useful to the design, and requires so many compromises: the (less secure and less convenient) Face ID instead of Touch ID, no home button, all the basic OS functionality having completely different gestures or button sequences than before, the notch at the top covering the sc…

As someone who bought one for ARkit stuff, I was ready to have all the complaints you mention, but honestly they haven't turned out to be true for me. FaceID is more reliable than touch ID, and only 2 gestures really change. The status bar size is silly, but, the notch itself barely registers after the first few days of use.

Re: Apple’s New iPhones Get a Lukewarm Reception from Buyers

#27

I'll buy a $3000 MacBook Pro if you bring back USB ports, an SD slot, an HDMI port, a user replaceable battery. And the escape key. But no, why don't you just leave this money on the table instead and I'll make do with the 2013 model. You go on ahead, Apple, wondering how to ignite more revenue growth.

You don't have to get the touch bar, FYI. Most CS people I know opt to go without it and miss pretty much nothing.

I agree with the pain of USB-C, but one hub for home and one mobile adapter can solve all that. It's not as bad as people make it out to be.

Re: Apple’s New iPhones Get a Lukewarm Reception from Buyers

#29

The problem with the iPhone X is its only selling point is the huge screen. It looks cool, perhaps. But it doesn't really bring anything new or useful to the design, and requires so many compromises: the (less secure and less convenient) Face ID instead of Touch ID, no home button, all the basic OS functionality having completely different gestures or button sequences than before, the notch at the top covering the sc…

As the very happy owner of an iPhone X, I couldn't disagree more.

The (nearly) full screen display is fantastic. The notch and rounded edges don't bother me at all; it gives the phone screen an organic shape, previously only seen in sci-fi movies.

FaceID is fantastic; it's super reliable and incrdibly seemless. Touch ID was far worse.

Swipe motions instead of the home bar works great.

I've never been happier with a phone. Truely a phenomenal device.

Re: Apple’s New iPhones Get a Lukewarm Reception from Buyers

#30

I'll buy a $3000 MacBook Pro if you bring back USB ports, an SD slot, an HDMI port, a user replaceable battery. And the escape key. But no, why don't you just leave this money on the table instead and I'll make do with the 2013 model. You go on ahead, Apple, wondering how to ignite more revenue growth.

It's possible that Apple has analyzed the market and done some research and concluded that what you want would not generate enough profit vs. their current offerings. Your money that they left on the table is most likely dwarfed by the new found money they are getting. At least, if their research is correct.
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