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MR_MAMA Sep 12, 2012 8:57 am

IPhone 5- who is getting one?
 
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?

pseudoswede Sep 12, 2012 10:31 am

Obligatory meme...

http://i2.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/...64/200/acb.jpg

:D

CPRich Sep 12, 2012 10:42 am

Unless it's not what we all expect, I'll be ordering one. My BB is past the two-year contract, and no Android phones meet my firm;s security requirements. With BB, iPhone, and Windows as my options, I think I'll finally need to give in.

SRQ Guy Sep 12, 2012 10:45 am

I'm due for a new phone, but I could never bring myself to take the massive step backwards that buying the iPhone 5 will likely entail.

pseudoswede Sep 12, 2012 10:49 am


Originally Posted by CPRich (Post 19301994)
Unless it's not what we all expect, I'll be ordering one. My BB is past the two-year contract, and no Android phones meet my firm;s security requirements. With BB, iPhone, and Windows as my options, I think I'll finally need to give in.

How about the Samsung Relay 4G?


The Galaxy S Relay 4G is also a SAFE™ (Samsung Approved for Enterprise)-designated device that offers a full portfolio of enterprise-ready features and capabilities. Samsung SAFE offers comprehensive IT Policy support for top-tier mobile device management (MDM) solutions, on-device AES-256 bit encryption, and enhanced support for Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync®, as well as integrated support for a range of virtual private network solutions.
I might consider this phone for Mrs. Swede in a few months--also jumping off the BB bandwagon.

Paint Horse Sep 12, 2012 10:49 am

Not me unless it shows up with something that no one else has. I have the current version. While I like the precision of the device very much. I really, really do not like the way it is locked down and restricted. I am going back to the Android world.

tonerman Sep 12, 2012 11:47 am

Not me unless i can get it for less than 50 bucks (not likely).

kburges Sep 12, 2012 11:51 am

not me, too expensive for my taste

chanp Sep 12, 2012 11:55 am

Very tempting, let's wait for pricing. Love my Android though.

Internaut Sep 12, 2012 11:58 am


Originally Posted by CPRich (Post 19301994)
Unless it's not what we all expect, I'll be ordering one. My BB is past the two-year contract, and no Android phones meet my firm;s security requirements. With BB, iPhone, and Windows as my options, I think I'll finally need to give in.

Yes..... That's a big problem for me. We're suffering a slow death by a thousand security policies and I suspect with the latest Exchange upgrade, Android will no longer be supported. My solution? Probably a Windows Phone 8 phone once the dust as settled and these can be bought SIM free at reasonable cost. The iPhone is unfortunately off putting because it's yet another SIM standard.

Internaut Sep 12, 2012 12:00 pm


Originally Posted by tonerman (Post 19302416)
Not me unless i can get it for less than 50 bucks (not likely).

Oh, you can get it for 50 bucks, if you're prepared to ignore the total cost of ownership, and live with more minutes, more text messages and more data than you could ever hope to use :).

davewho?? Sep 12, 2012 12:01 pm

I don't see the point upgrading. There will be those that 'need the latest version' but for the rest wait and see. Also point to remember is DATA plans, unless your lucky enough to still have unlimited date (i do thank god) you could get burned come statement day.

pseudoswede Sep 12, 2012 12:06 pm


Originally Posted by chanp (Post 19302472)
Very tempting, let's wait for pricing. Love my Android though.

Same pricing as with the 4S (for on-contract plans). 4S drops to $99, and the 4 is now free.

Wonder if the unlocked variety will be more expensive than when the 4S released?

serioustraveler Sep 12, 2012 12:08 pm

No thanks, not after I've seen Apples lawsuit tactics and the patents they've been hoarding.

Plus with the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 dropping in October-December it's a no brainer. 5.5" screen /drool.

A lot of iphone users I know are switching to the Note 2 when it comes out, spec wise it's amazing and it's not as locked down as the iphone is.

sendbillmoney Sep 12, 2012 12:13 pm


Originally Posted by MR_MAMA (Post 19301313)
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.

Whose getting one and locked or unlocked?

I just asked Siri (a tremendous disappointment compared to how it's portrayed in the ads), "what's the best phone?"

Siri's response, I $#|+ you not: "The one you're holding."

Okay, then I don't need to upgrade. Siriously.


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