Author Topic: iPhone 5... Is it worth buying?? (Read 15241 times)

Artist · « **on:** September 13, 2012, 05:59 »

Yesterday, iPhone5 was released.
Earlier I was planning to buy this new phone but I didn't find anything exiting in it.
Its just the same, I am disappointed with this release. Can anyone suggest any more exiting phone other than iPhone series or should I go with this one only.

ruxpriencdiam · « **Reply #1 on:** September 13, 2012, 06:57 »

It's just another overpriced Apple product with a few changes to it.

Perry · « **Reply #2 on:** September 13, 2012, 07:04 »

It's really interesting how people always remember to tell that Apple products are "overpriced". I have owned many Apple products (never an iPhone - yet!), and I have always thought they have been worth their cost, beautiful products that work well and have all the necessary features (for me). You get what you pay for.

And it's not "overpricing" if a product costs - let's say - 15% more than a comparable product. In a mobile phone we are talking perhaps about $100. A Small sum that is easily wasted on drinking in bars or eating out a couple of times.

Perry · « **Reply #3 on:** September 13, 2012, 07:07 »

I think people had unrealistic expectations for iPhone 5. They can't even say what they are missing, they just doesn't get the "wow"-factor because the product has matured. Even if the product is better than the earlier version in just about any aspect.
Every upgrade cannot give the same feeling as the first iPhone or first iPad or first iPod, it's just the way it is.

Dantheman · « **Reply #4 on:** September 13, 2012, 07:13 »

The expectations where way too high. But it still seems like they are just catching up on the competition.
I was also quite excited to see what it will have to offer and am also quite dissapointed. In most regards it isn't much better than my over a year old Samsung Galaxy Nexus.

I have a feeling that android is slowly getting the edge!

Artist · « **Reply #5 on:** September 13, 2012, 07:18 »

Quote from: Perry on September 13, 2012, 07:07

I think people had unrealistic expectations for iPhone 5. They can't even say what they are missing, they just doesn't get the "wow"-factor because the product has matured. Even if the product is better than the earlier version in just about any aspect.
Every upgrade cannot give the same feeling as the first iPhone or first iPad or first iPod, it's just the way it is.

I didn't had unrealistic expectations, but as said apple products cover nearly 60-70% of market share so yes I expected bit more.
Samsung Galaxy S3 had more than such features which we are seeing now in iPhone5.

Here is the quick comparison between the products.
http://www.thinkdigit.com/Mobiles-PDAs/Apple-iPhone-5-versus-competing-flagship-smartphones_10762.html

I always loved apple products but got confused now

grp_photo · « **Reply #6 on:** September 13, 2012, 07:22 »

I'm very happy with my Nokia 808! It's the most interesting smartphone at the moment IMHO!
That said I'm also happy with my retina iPad but I do think the iPhone 5 is pretty lame just a minor update to iPhone 4.

ShadySue · « **Reply #7 on:** September 13, 2012, 07:24 »

But hey,there's only one thing that matters

Which has the best camera?

Dantheman · « **Reply #8 on:** September 13, 2012, 07:27 »

Quote from: cgartist on September 13, 2012, 07:18

Quote from: Perry on September 13, 2012, 07:07
I think people had unrealistic expectations for iPhone 5. They can't even say what they are missing, they just doesn't get the "wow"-factor because the product has matured. Even if the product is better than the earlier version in just about any aspect.
Every upgrade cannot give the same feeling as the first iPhone or first iPad or first iPod, it's just the way it is.

I didn't had unrealistic expectations, but as said apple products cover nearly 60-70% of market share so yes I expected bit more.
Samsung Galaxy S3 had more than such features which we are seeing now in iPhone5.

Here is the quick comparison between the products.
http://www.thinkdigit.com/Mobiles-PDAs/Apple-iPhone-5-versus-competing-flagship-smartphones_10762.html

I always loved apple products but got confused now

Where did you get the info on market share from?
Today on the Radio they where talking about a 20% market share from Apple (iPhone) and around 60% Android.

Artist · « **Reply #9 on:** September 13, 2012, 07:34 »

Quote from: Dantheman on September 13, 2012, 07:27

Where did you get the info on market share from?
Today on the Radio they where talking about a 20% market share from Apple (iPhone) and around 60% Android.

woops!! I just read some blog yesterday.

Its regarding iPad not iPhone. I will have to agree that Android is really kicking up the market now.

Dantheman · « **Reply #10 on:** September 13, 2012, 07:37 »

Quote from: cgartist on September 13, 2012, 07:34

Quote from: Dantheman on September 13, 2012, 07:27
Where did you get the info on market share from?
Today on the Radio they where talking about a 20% market share from Apple (iPhone) and around 60% Android.

woops!! I just read some blog yesterday.

Its regarding iPad not iPhone. I will have to agree that Android is really kicking up the market now.

Ok that makes sense!

But one shouldn't forget that the Android market share is from a whole lot of different Cell Phone producers and not just one firm like Apple. So the Apple market share is still quite big!

Artist · « **Reply #11 on:** September 13, 2012, 07:48 »

Quote from: Dantheman on September 13, 2012, 07:37

But one shouldn't forget that the Android market share is from a whole lot of different Cell Phone producers and not just one firm like Apple. So the Apple market share is still quite big!

Yes it is just because of this fact only I got confused. I think I will wait more till other devices get launched.

I hate this thing when you do a lot of research and finally buy the product..... and after one week you get news that a new product from another company was launched with less price and more new features..

ShadySue · « **Reply #12 on:** September 13, 2012, 07:51 »

Quote from: cgartist on September 13, 2012, 07:48

I hate this thing when you do a lot of research and finally buy the product..... and after one week you get news that a new product from another company was launched with less price and more new features..

That's technology!

velocicarpo · « **Reply #13 on:** September 13, 2012, 08:05 »

Censored and Filtered information, Limited Freedom (App wise), Overpriced and made while abusing Workers in Asia (


Apple-Foxconn... iSlave?

). No Thanks.

gostwyck · « **Reply #14 on:** September 13, 2012, 08:20 »

Quote from: grp_photo on September 13, 2012, 07:22

I'm very happy with my Nokia 808! It's the most interesting smartphone at the moment IMHO!
That said I'm also happy with my retina iPad but I do think the iPhone 5 is pretty lame just a minor update to iPhone 4.

I use a Nokia 6310i (circa 2001). Seems a pretty 'smart phone' to me __ it's great for making telephone calls to people all over the world.

kingjon · « **Reply #15 on:** September 14, 2012, 06:20 »

"made while abusing Workers in Asia ("

Good luck finding a phone that isn't made in China in whole or in part...

noodle · « **Reply #16 on:** September 14, 2012, 08:06 »

Apple is a very innovative company - but like any high tech company, when you are on top - there is only one way to go
Who will be next in coming out with a new and killer product or app? That is always the million dollar question...

when that happens the slogan will be Apple ... rotten to the core ... lol

velocicarpo · « **Reply #17 on:** September 14, 2012, 09:39 »

Quote from: kingjon on September 14, 2012, 06:20

"made while abusing Workers in Asia ("

Good luck finding a phone that isn't made in China in whole or in part...

Just because it is hard to find better alternatives this is no excuse to do the obvious wrong. One thing is paying little to your employees. And yes, this might be seen as abusive too. The other is holding them as slaves. We should feel at least a little responsible for what we do.

tab62 · « **Reply #18 on:** September 14, 2012, 10:04 »

how about store employees in the U.S. making a little over min wage while being forced to out sell the other stores or get fired! I have a step son that works for them...

velocicarpo · « **Reply #19 on:** September 14, 2012, 10:37 »

Quote from: tab62 on September 14, 2012, 10:04

how about store employees in the U.S. making a little over min wage while being forced to out sell the other stores or get fired! I have a step son that works for them...

You know, I do not live in a very rich country. so I do not have to pay very much for my Models, yet it is good money and very fair for them under the local circumstances. Sometimes a Model does not sell and sometimes it does. So it happens that I earn ALOT from a specific face that sells really well. In this cases I always pay them more the next shootings or give them some sort of "Bonus". I just think it is fair.
Sadly, in our world, this seems to be a "bad thing" for companies since its all about maximizing shareholders satisfaction. More Profit = Good. Apple sits on Billions of Dollars and pays its People a minimun wage? uuufff I think its wrong. I do not behave like this and I enjoy to sanction companies like this. It gives me satisfaction. And I do not think it is "cool" to have a iPhone nor am I a Kid who is freaking out for a week because he has Google maps on his phone. Ahhh, and did I already mention that I do not upload to istock anymore?

Good luck for your step son!

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