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Re: iPhones are a fucking scam [Re: dodgem]
#18983976 - 10/15/13 11:16 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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I just can't dig the iphone interface, and I'm not paying a shitload of money for something with an interface I can't stand.
I did have one for a hot second a year or so ago, I was using my brothers old first-gen when my droid got lost, and I got used to it, but never really liked it. Like the first week I had it I cracked the screen when it slipped out of my back pocket at work. I can't deal with a phone that breaks so easily, and I'm really into the handy dandy little keyboard my (still first gen) droid has.
I'm not a big phone person. I do appreciate that I can play music on mine and will probably stick with smartphones for that reason, but other than that I use it for google maps and calls/texts, and that's it .
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Re: iPhones are a fucking scam [Re: dodgem]
#18983981 - 10/15/13 11:17 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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$99 for the 16gb? seems like a fair price, although i don't really care for the colors they offer. and couldn't you always put an aftermarket shell on the phone that is a different color?
i could see it being a scam if they charge more for the colored versions but they are actually charging less than the 5s. the colored ones also have a slower chip than the 5s so that makes sense, doesn't really seem scammy to me though
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Re: iPhones are a fucking scam [Re: Enjoywho] 1
#18983988 - 10/15/13 11:19 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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Iphones are so fucking fragile. I have dropped my android a bagillion times. Shit has broken never. About 1 in 2 iphone owners have a broken screen. Plus operating an iphone is like all
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All We Perceive said: Iphones are so fucking fragile. I have dropped my android a bagillion times. Shit has broken never. About 1 in 2 iphone owners have a broken screen. Plus operating an iphone is like all 
my friend's galaxy s3 fell from our 17th story balcony the other night...still works and didn't even crack the screen.
i don't recommend dropping any phone 17 stories though
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All We Perceive said: Iphones are so fucking fragile. I have dropped my android a bagillion times. Shit has broken never. About 1 in 2 iphone owners have a broken screen. Plus operating an iphone is like all 

That is complete conjecture. Do you have ANY source whatsoever to back that up? The new iPhones have a 4" screen. Meanwhile most of the flagship Android phones have 5"+ screens. You seriously think an iPhone is more likely to break? It's simple physics, that's complete horseshit.
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Re: iPhones are a fucking scam [Re: robbyberto]
#18984026 - 10/15/13 11:25 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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Mine was free when signed with a fair 1/y contract, has been dropped innumerable times, functions more or less perfectly for all my needs - including as an accurate real time frequency analyzer.
But apparently I was scammed
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abltsandwich said: Android and WP also dropped Flash support some time ago.
The real scam is this fingerprint nonsense. Biometric security is inherently insecure and surprise surprise it was hacked within days of release. And this 64 bit bullshit. Like phones will be able to utilize 64 bit architecture any time soon.
Really depends on what kind of information you're trying to protect... I mean, this is taking CSI type equipment to lift a fingerprint off a seized/stolen phone and use it against you.... For virtually every other situation, it's exponentially more secure than having no passcode.... I assure you in one year every high end android phone will have one.
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Re: iPhones are a fucking scam [Re: Oldgregg]
#18984155 - 10/15/13 11:53 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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Oldgregg said:
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All We Perceive said: Iphones are so fucking fragile. I have dropped my android a bagillion times. Shit has broken never. About 1 in 2 iphone owners have a broken screen. Plus operating an iphone is like all 
my friend's galaxy s3 fell from our 17th story balcony the other night...still works and didn't even crack the screen.
i don't recommend dropping any phone 17 stories though
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Re: iPhones are a fucking scam [Re: Mush4Brains] 1
#18984186 - 10/16/13 12:02 AM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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Gs4 all the way. The wide screen and sound output on these bitches will make an iphone shit their terrible OS out.
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Re: iPhones are a fucking scam [Re: dodgem]
#18984370 - 10/16/13 12:45 AM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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because if you do not have an iphone your not cool
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Re: iPhones are a fucking scam [Re: thelanzii]
#18984433 - 10/16/13 01:05 AM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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what about if i have an iphone, but it's not the newest model, am i still cool?
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Re: iPhones are a fucking scam [Re: robbyberto]
#18984496 - 10/16/13 01:25 AM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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i just hate how theyve locked everything up. these phones are SO FUCKING DUMBED DOWN
cant wait for the i0s7 jailbreak
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Re: iPhones are a fucking scam [Re: ManianFH]
#18984544 - 10/16/13 01:46 AM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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Lol, because they release a line with colors it's a scam? Kids these days... You know apple has done this with all of their product lines right? I'm honestly surprised it's taken this long to make it to their phones. I've still got my first gen pink ipod nano.. hell getting to choose a color was one of the selling points for apples big return to the market selling iMacs. Don't be talkin shit, not even 10 years ago being able to take digital pictures was pretty neat. Now we're streaming netflix to a device smaller than your hand.
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Re: iPhones are a fucking scam [Re: Lynnch] 1
#18984555 - 10/16/13 01:53 AM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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Lynnch said: I'm honestly surprised it's taken this long to make it to their phones.
Isn't that the point though? Apple always has been strict with design shit, they release a line of colored phones and act like it's a big deal. It isn't. They should of had that selection to begin with but Apple isn't big on customer selection, in fact they seem to hate anything that doesn't begin and end with Apple. But I mean if you don't want colors that's cool just stick to your guns. My first impression is they are doing this because other competitors are eating up their sales and they feel it.
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Re: iPhones are a fucking scam [Re: gzuf]
#18984564 - 10/16/13 01:58 AM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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They've always offered their last year's phone at a $100 off price point, now they're doing it in attractive new colors, which saves them money because it's plastic as opposed to aluminum and draws in people who want some flavor to their cheaper phone.
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Re: iPhones are a fucking scam [Re: CosmicJoke]
#18984573 - 10/16/13 02:00 AM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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That sounds pretty legit. I believe you. congratulations
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Re: iPhones are a fucking scam [Re: gzuf] 1
#18984606 - 10/16/13 02:12 AM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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gzuf said: That sounds pretty legit. I believe you. congratulations
Well right, it's like, we're selling you last year's technology which is even cheaper now that it's plastic, but it's colorful and promotes individuality, therefore you feel like you're getting something better... c wut i did thar?
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Re: iPhones are a fucking scam [Re: CosmicJoke]
#18984609 - 10/16/13 02:12 AM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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Mmmmm capitalism, mmmmmmmmm tastes so good.
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Re: iPhones are a fucking scam [Re: gzuf]
#18984637 - 10/16/13 02:24 AM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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precisely i look forward to next year when they sell you a turd wrapped in plastic on a paper plate, and it will be sold as 'unapologetically dog shit'.
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Re: iPhones are a fucking scam [Re: CosmicJoke]
#18984740 - 10/16/13 03:35 AM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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I'm thinking of changing my mobile plan soon, as my contract will be expiring at the beginning of next month, but it's such a drag that I would need to upgrade to an iPhone 5. I am perfectly happy with my 4s. It does everything I'd need a mobile to do, so why would I ever need to replace it?
As far as iPhones being so fragile, I've had mine for a little over a year now and it's pretty much in mint condition. I'm very careful with it, though, and my phone case is fairly sturdy, so I can't imagine it ever breaking. I've seen quite a few people walking around and talking on them with nothing protecting their phone. I'm sorry, but what the heck? Even just a basic phone case is better than nothing. I'm guessing they're the ones who comprise the bulk of people with broken screens.
Oh, and the color thing. I think basic black or white is the way to go. I'm not really big on color myself, so this new option means nothing to me. Most people just spruce up their phone with their colorful case anyway, don't they?
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