iPhone 5

[blairh]



AT&T and Verizon are sold out
Apple stopped taking ordered altogether.
Jesus

Where are you coming up with this? AT&T is still taking orders, just with a quote of 2-3 weeks for delivery. Apple is still stating a 2 week delivery time as of right this second.

 

[otc]

I found him a better avatar.

 

[gettoasty]

So my phone is being shipped 9/21

I realize that it is being shipped meaning another 2-3 days lol

I'm excited to tinker with it upon arrival.

 

[Piobaire]

Lulz

 

[dcg]

I'm also not looking forward to missing out on swype. That, and integration with google products are my biggest concerns regarding making the switch from Android.

 

[CalTex]

Nah, its an Apple control-freak issue. They refuse to allow apps that duplicate the functionality of their own design so on one hand you don't have 500 terrible keyboard apps like android does...but you also don't get swype.

Not sure I would frame it as "control-freak," but yes Apple has been hesitant to allow third party apps replace basic OS functionality. I'm fine with the stock keyboard, but believe it would be nice to able able to set a different default email client if one wished.

For the past ten years, I've used an old candybar phone that works simply as a phone (no camera, internet, anything). I pay $40 a month for 600 mins day, unlimited nights/weekends, unlimited texts received, but none w/ pictures, and 40 cents to send a text. My earpiece broke a few months ago, and the reception's been bad for years and seems to be getting worse.

Am thinking of making the leap to the iPhone, but I'm not sure I need it. Would be nice to receive texts w/ photos (like of my new niece a couple days ago), and I'd occasionally like to have internet access and gps. A camera would be neat to have too. I have and use an ipod and this would replace that for most uses.

But the probable cost scares me. How much would I need to spend on the iphone to make it worthwhile? A quick look on AT&T's website indicates $60 for the 1000 min plan (400 is too little. Y no 6-800, ATT?), plus $20 to be able to send and receive texts, plus $20 for basic internet (or do I need the faster one?).

Looks like the monthly fee would be $100, not including tax or fees. Does that sound right? If so, ouch. My work gives me a 15% discount on AT&T or Sprint, so that'd help a bit. But after taxes and fees, I'm guessing it's still going to be just over $100.

Would another phone and/or plan be better if I wanted to use it as a phone for the most part, be able to receive texts for free (or cheaper than $20 a month), and occasionally look something up on the internet? All thoughts appreciated.

Nah, its an Apple control-freak issue. They refuse to allow apps that duplicate the functionality of their own design so on one hand you don't have 500 terrible keyboard apps like android does...but you also don't get swype.

Not sure I would frame it as "control-freak," but yes Apple has been hesitant to allow third party apps replace basic OS functionality. I'm fine with the stock keyboard, but believe it would be nice to able able to set a different default email client if one wished.

Have you tried Swype? I'm not really sure I could go back and plan to try typing on an iPhone prior to any decision.

The success of the iPhone 5 pre-order should not surprise anyone. As weird as it was to wake up at 2:55 am this morning, I was back asleep at 3:05 am. By 10 am this morning AT&T was quoting 2-3 weeks for delivery on pre-orders. And right now Apple's site is at 2 weeks and bound to be 3 by the end of the day.

The lines at the stores next Friday are going to be crazy.

With respect to AT&T, you get throttled at 3 GB on an unlimited plan with respect to 3G. That gets bumped up to 5 GB on LTE plans.

Verizon forcing customers to purchase unsubsidized iPhone 5's to keep their unlimited plans is so messed up IMO. Personally I've never gone over 2 GB's in one month in the 4 years of owning an iPhone.

yeah it blows but I have never used more then 2GB either, but I don't like knowing I have a limit. Oh well, Verizon service has never let me down and IME the data downloads faster on Verizon.

You know otc and piobaire, I honestly feel nothing but sadness for both of you. I blocked you both because you were being ******* douches to me, and that bothers you both so much that you need to communicate with me by leaving snarky comments in a space that was meant for positive feedback.

What's amazing is that you both are not just losers but losers to this extent. I honestly find it comical at this point. Here I am contributing to this subject and here you both are, as little children with no lives, continuing to take shots at me.

Knock yourself out. I'm not mad. I just find it so deeply pathetic.

I'm here for you bro, someone called me out a while back but I found it entertaining. Don't sweat it maybe they were just playing.

OTC and Pio, this does not mean jump on me now...unless you want to JUMP on me....then we might have something

So my phone is being shipped 9/21

I realize that it is being shipped meaning another 2-3 days lol

I'm excited to tinker with it upon arrival.

I need to buy 2 iphone 5's, I didn't preorder this time. Ill take my chances and stop by the store in the am. Ill update you guys if I get it the day of.

 

[b1os]



I need to buy 2 iphone 5's, I didn't preorder this time. Ill take my chances and stop by the store in the am. Ill update you guys if I get it the day of.

Dude, did blairh just call you a loser?

 

[bdeuce22]



Where are you coming up with this? AT&T is still taking orders, just with a quote of 2-3 weeks for delivery. Apple is still stating a 2 week delivery time as of right this second.

my bad. i read a few blurbs about while taking a bathroom break.

carry on.

 

[CalTex]

I need to buy 2 iphone 5's, I didn't preorder this time. Ill take my chances and stop by the store in the am. Ill update you guys if I get it the day of.

Dude, did blairh just call you a loser?

oh well I was not aware of that, oh well.

I try not to take negative comments made on the internet seriously, but eh.

let the iphone talk continue

 

[blairh]



oh well I was not aware of that, oh well.
I try not to take negative comments made on the internet seriously, but eh.
let the iphone talk continue

I never called you a loser. I have no idea what b1os is talking about.

 

[b1os]

Huge loser, sorry.

Ill take my chances and stop by the store in the am.

The other alternative is to wait in line like a huge loser on the morning 21st.

 

[blairh]



Huge loser, sorry.

b1os, what the **** is your problem?

When I wrote that, I was speaking in general terms. It was not directed at CalTex or anyone specifically. If he wants to wait in line, that's his choice. So when you say I called him a loser, you're just starting **** for absolutely no reason whatsoever. Get a ******* life man.

 

[NaTionS]

I don't know about you guys that pre-ordered late but got an email from Apple today saying I'll be getting my iphone delivered on the 21st.

Now the waiting begins.

 

[Jr Mouse]

Hey B1os, instead of mucking up this thread by trolling blairh why don't you make yourself useful and type up a handy guide on how to jailbreak an iPhone. Be sure to include links to where one can then download copies of all the popular iOS paid apps for free. This will be of great benefit to the forum, because as we know everyone in society should get to pick and choose what they pay for.

 

[gettoasty]

i ordered at about 12:30 - 1 AM on Apple website and yet to receive confirmation

Like only the initial one right after I ordered.

nvm


iPhone 5 16GB Black & Slate (GSM), AT&T

$199.00

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$199.00

Available to ship: Delivers 9/21