IPhone 5- whose getting one?

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Sep 13, 2012 | 4:13 pm

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Originally Posted by planemechanic

Please explain, what fragmentation?

I'm guessing he means the 3 models? (different subsets of LTE bands in each.)
http://www.engadget.com/2012/09/12/apple-iphone-5-lte/

-David

Sep 13, 2012 | 4:17 pm

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12:01 PST. I also just heard that unlocked phones will not be on sale at this time. I called Apple to confirm and they said they do not have any information on unlocked phones.

You can get an unlocked iPhone from a non-US Apple site. Of course, you have to have a shipping address in that country.

Sep 13, 2012 | 4:25 pm

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New Connector

Like others, I'm also annoyed by the new connector. However, I realize the old connector has been the same since the first iPhone and accept the fact that technology evolves to keep up with the advancements which includes this connector.
I just more annoyed with the inflated and completely unjustified price! It's not that $25 is going to break the bank, it's the principle.

Sep 13, 2012 | 5:39 pm

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Nice original subject line!

Sep 13, 2012 | 6:36 pm

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I'm getting one!

Sep 13, 2012 | 9:40 pm

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Originally Posted by planemechanic

Please explain, what fragmentation?

It's related to software development. As I understand it, there are now iPhones using different IOS - meaning some can't be upgraded. Now, you've got a phone with a different screen size/resolution. It drives developers batty.

Sep 13, 2012 | 10:33 pm

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Originally Posted by Braindrain

makes more sense than what I thought. the different screen size part of it does, anyway. With Android, the manufacturers decide which phones get upgrades and which don't, right? and it was hit or miss for ICS, wasn't it? With Apple, there's only Apple, and the oldest devices fall off the supported list regularly. All the current ones get updates. So it's a little different in that sense.

-David

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Sep 13, 2012 | 10:52 pm

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Originally Posted by Dubai Stu

Do we know whether the new iPhone 5 maintains the old SIM or goes with a Nano SIM. All the prerelease stuff said nano, but the picture I saw looked like a micro.

Yes. I know this personally as I saw my friend field test it earlier this month.

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Originally Posted by MR_MAMA

12:01 PST. I also just heard that unlocked phones will not be on sale at this time. I called Apple to confirm and they said they do not have any information on unlocked phones.

Actually, it's as of Sep 14 @ 00:01 (midnight plus one minute PST) if by phone rep or premier. Stores are at later times.

One more thing: there's a incentive for those with certain n00bish phones that are 3GS+, when ordering by phone. Keep that in mind.

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Sep 14, 2012 | 2:30 am

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shipping time is already up to 2 weeks.

-David

Sep 14, 2012 | 3:22 am

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Originally Posted by MR_MAMA

Who is getting one and locked or unlocked?

Not me. and i have a mac air and ipad but......

1. very expensive
2. screen size still small relative to what i have now
3. can't upsize battery
4. new connector means more new cords
5. nanosim

really underwhelmed

Sep 14, 2012 | 7:37 am

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Not getting one. I don't see anything useful to me that the Samsung Galaxy S III does not have.

Sep 14, 2012 | 8:01 am

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Apple are now saying that an adapter to the old dock connector will be shipped with each phone.

Sep 14, 2012 | 8:16 am

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Originally Posted by star_world

Apple are now saying that an adapter to the old dock connector will be shipped with each phone.

Well at least they're admitting that the consumer is likely to need this item asap unlike "the you're holding the phone the wrong way" iPhone 4 launch. Bumper anyone?

Sep 14, 2012 | 8:21 am

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Originally Posted by MR_MAMA

Today is the day. I am a bit excited as I still have the IPhone 4 and am so ready for a new Phone. I think it will be the IPhone 5 so anxious to see the big unveiling this morning.

Who is getting one and locked or unlocked?

In Soviet Russia they already use iPhone 6

Sep 14, 2012 | 8:21 am

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Pre-ordered one for the wife. Will sell her 4S to eBay Instant for $275 so we made the money back and more. Might as well get top dollar for the 4S while we can.