Will you pre-buy the iPhone 6? Why, why not? Which size?

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by simonebrunozzi • 12 years ago

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I am thinking about the 5.5". I have a Nexus 5 and an iPad mini.

pestaa• 12 years ago

I can't afford it, but even if I could, I would not buy into a walled garden. I'm looking forward to my first Android (cyanogenmod) or Firefox phone. (Probably the former due to their mature ecosystem.)

xngzng• 12 years ago

Will be getting iPhone 6 Plus. From iPhone 5+iPad mini+MacBook Pro => iPhone 6 Plus + MacBook Pro.

Gustomaximus• 12 years ago

I've been fairly loyal to Android since entering the smartphone world, tending to run popular custom mods. But I feel I'm getting a bit to locked into one ecosystem + Google seem to be less willing to work towards open standards with thier services which may become a problem in the future.

I carry 2 phones so going forward I am looking to use an Android + alternate OS. IPhone is unlikely but not completely ruled out. The bigger screen does help their cause. While I used to have one and liked it I found it a bit plain and overpriced. Going forward I am leaning towards a new OS like Ubuntu/Firefox/Sailfish if I recycle an old Android. And if getting a new 'second' phone it will likely be Windows at the moment as there are some great mid-range phones being released.

Why this thinking; Geek factor, interesting to trying new things, I like giving an underdog a shot, I want to keep my services diversified and I like to feel I'm getting value for money. Naturally it has to work well.

camillomiller• 12 years ago

Yes, iPhone 6 4.7" 64GB Gold. Yes because I'm on a yearly iPhone update schedule. If I miss a year, like three years ago with iPhone 4, I risk too much depreciation on the phone. This way I can sell an iPhone 5 (my partner's) for some good profit, give her my 5S and get the 6 for almost half the price, since the original price of the iPhone 5 is well amortized. Same thing next year.

bonzoq• 12 years ago

I'm a happy user of iPhone 5. As an iOS Developer I can't see much of a difference between my current phone and iPhone 6/6+. Let's have a look at the new things that it has:

- larger screen - 4" is just enough for me;

- better camera - nice to have but not a must, moreover, it seems slightly protruding;

- barometer - don't need it really;

Price in Europe - 900 euros for 64 GB version without contract.

If I can get iOS8 on my old iPhone 5 then I'll stay with it.

zimpenfish• 12 years ago

Ordered a 6 (not sure it won't be too big but eh, it'll take a while to see if it'd workable) with 128GB - I'm right up against 64GB on my 5S even without any offline Spotify playlists (which I miss).

smeyer2• 12 years ago

Out of curiosity, what do you use that 64 gigs for? Music? Photos? App data?

msh• 12 years ago

Maybe because there are no 32gb option and 16 is not a lot.

funkyboy• 12 years ago

I'll buy a 4.7. Then I'll buy a saw and make it a 4.

Will you pre-buy the iPhone 6? Why, why not? Which size?

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