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Old 09-21-2012, 01:51 PM   #41
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I know it's kind of bizarre. However phones (at least for me) are basically media consumption/texting/email devices at this point. I don't make a lot of calls and I despise having two devices (would never get an iPad). It would be pretty sweet to have a phone that's comfortable to watch a movie on. Not to mention it has some sweet features if you check out the video on their website. One of my favorites is you can do multiple screens so say.. watch a tv episode at the top while you surf the JI funny pics thread.
I never use the phone for cals...you know, because Im such a people person. On the flip side, thats all my wife uses one for. I got my wife a kindle fire, and the only app she uses it for is Words With Dooshes

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Old 09-21-2012, 01:58 PM   #42
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I never use the phone for cals...you know, because Im such a people person. On the flip side, thats all my wife uses one for. I got my wife a kindle fire, and the only app she uses it for is Words With Dooshes

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Hahahaha .. Women have hilarious usages for expensive electronics. Yeah I have a similar hatred for people. When a call comes in I just ignore it and pray a text accompanies it so I don't have to go into a phone call blind. Too dangerous.
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Old 09-21-2012, 02:09 PM   #43
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I'm waiting to see what crappy phone I can get for free from Verizon; I wouldn't be adverse to an iPhone 4....but 8gb? common man, that's a joke. You can barely install any apps with that kind of space.

The only phone I can get for free right now...is the phone I already have.

Modz can we haz an Official Hampur "What a good phone for taking photos of my genitals/sexting/making calls?" Phone Thread?


Im in the same boat.... i was checking the verizon site and it looks like you're looking at least at 99.99 for a iphone 4S 16gb

iPhone 4S 16 GB 99.99
iPhone 4S 32 GB 199.99
iPhone 5 16 GB 199.99
Samsung Gal S3 16 GB 199.99
Samsung Gal S3 32 GB 249.99
iPhone 4S 64 GB 299.99
iPhone 5 32 GB 299.99
iPhone 5 64 GB 399.99

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Old 09-21-2012, 05:16 PM   #44
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I "pre-sold" my current iPhone 4 for $180 to Gazelle. Just have to ship it by Oct. 10th.
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Old 09-21-2012, 05:19 PM   #45
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Anyone update to 6 yet on an iPhone 4? Just curious....kinda skeptical about ditching google maps.


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Old 09-21-2012, 05:25 PM   #46
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I know this will make me look even more like a :cane_shaker: - but I was watching the news showing these losers standing online and camping out to get the new iPhone....I mean.... seriously?

I don't even think I would stand online for a new gaming system, like the Xbox 720 or PS4....
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Old 09-21-2012, 05:54 PM   #47
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I know this will make me look even more like a :cane_shaker: - but I was watching the news showing these losers standing online and camping out to get the new iPhone....I mean.... seriously?

I don't even think I would stand online for a new gaming system, like the Xbox 720 or PS4....
Yeah. No way. Granted I feel kinda loser-ish for staying up to midnight to preorder a new iPhone but at least I was in bed by 12:15 and they sent the thing to my house via UPS today. Who has time to stand on a line???
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Old 09-21-2012, 05:58 PM   #48
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For those that got the iPhone 5, some nice wallpapers. Gloves for lock screen, uniform for home screen, looks good.

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Old 09-21-2012, 06:56 PM   #49
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Yeah. No way. Granted I feel kinda loser-ish for staying up to midnight to preorder a new iPhone but at least I was in bed by 12:15 and they sent the thing to my house via UPS today. Who has time to stand on a line???
Douchebag hipsters, and/or the unemployed
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Old 09-21-2012, 06:57 PM   #50
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Douchebag hipsters, and/or the unemployed
Whoa! That's a LOT of ****ing people!
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Old 09-22-2012, 11:19 AM   #51
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After a day on iOS 6 I'm forming a few opinions...

1. Lots of little incremental updates to look and feel, buttons, etc. Mostly positive but may take some getting used to.
2. Tried the Maps and turn-by-turn directions today and it worked better than I expected.
3. "Do Not Disturb" feature seems cool, basically turning off notifications for a set period of time.
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Old 09-22-2012, 02:07 PM   #52
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Anyone update to 6 yet on an iPhone 4? Just curious....kinda skeptical about ditching google maps.


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The look of maps is terrible, woefully lacking in spots. Fortunately I have TomTom, so it won't impact me with regards to directions, but I am concerned about how it works in apps like Cyclemeter. Haven't tried yet, will probably do so later today.
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Old 09-22-2012, 02:51 PM   #53
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The look of maps is terrible, woefully lacking in spots. Fortunately I have TomTom, so it won't impact me with regards to directions, but I am concerned about how it works in apps like Cyclemeter. Haven't tried yet, will probably do so later today.
And the irony.

TomTom helped make the new iOS Maps app.
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Old 09-22-2012, 04:54 PM   #54
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And the irony.

TomTom helped make the new iOS Maps app.
Really? Well, they missed the boat on the top-down view, because some stuff is barely recognizable.
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Old 09-22-2012, 10:11 PM   #55
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Broke down and bought the new iphone today. Aesthetically, it's a very well designed piece of electronics. So sleek. The longer shape fits better in my hand, I think.
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Old 09-22-2012, 10:18 PM   #56
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I "pre-sold" my current iPhone 4 for $180 to Gazelle. Just have to ship it by Oct. 10th.
Same here. Gazelle is the way to go. Now hopefully the iPhone 5 ships within the next week or two.
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Old 09-22-2012, 10:23 PM   #57
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Broke down and bought the new iphone today. Aesthetically, it's a very well designed piece of electronics. So sleek. The longer shape fits better in my hand, I think.
You'll love it.

If you don't have LTE coverage in your area turn it off in Settings, will improve battery life.

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Old 09-23-2012, 12:03 AM   #58
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Updated. Seems the same. There's a moon by the clock now. Just in case I forgot its nighttime now. Thanks Cupertino....


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Old 09-23-2012, 12:25 AM   #59
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You'll love it.

If you don't have LTE coverage in your area turn it off in Settings, will improve battery life.

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How do I know if I do or not?
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How do I know if I do or not?
Instead of AT&T logo in upper left corner, will say LTE and your phone will be surfing faster than it ever has before.

Check AT&T LTE coverage map for availability. LTE is the best thing about the 5 but limited coverage right now and the phone sniffing for it every 10 seconds doesn't help. Try your phone in Manhattan on LTE you'll be blown away.

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