iPhone 4s owners

2»

Comments

  • Evrythngmatters
    Evrythngmatters Posts: 187
    edited October 2011
    Got a call yesterday saying my Iphone 4S was ready to be picked up at the store. Went to the store to pick it up, rep had it all set up and ready to go. All it needed to do was be shut down and restarted. He went to turn it on and it just stayed on the main boot up screen. After 1 1/2 hours we both came to the conclusion it was not going to work. I was at the main store here in town which is also a service center. They said it would have to be repaired or a new one ordered and I could pick it up in a few days. Told them that if this is the way a NEW phone works I was not interested. They would not open another phone in the store and give me that one. Since my 2 year contract was up months ago I just cancelled altogether. I only used my phone like 2-3 times a month anyway. I just hate cell phones. I lived without one for years and never really needed it in the first place. If it's important call my home and leave a damn message. If you're calling to tell me someone someone died, who cares, they are already dead so no rush.:idea:

    Btw, I had Sprint in case anyone cares and for unlimited everything it was $80.00 a month inclusive of the insurance plan. Pretty good but considering I only used it a few times a month that's like $20.00 -$30.00 a frickin' call. I will use that $80.00 a month for a new tube amp or buy that 50" Pioneer Kuro Signature still in box for $900.00 my buddy has for my spare room. Decisions,decisions.
    Everything matters. That is all.
    Money cannot buy happiness, but it sure can buy a bad **** boat to pull up along side it though.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,728
    edited October 2011
    angelsfann02 wrote: »
    Not when it comes to phones!
    The rest of the world disagrees with you. At least according to sales figure as last I checked the iPhone 4 was still the number one selling smartphone.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,728
    edited October 2011
    angelsfann02 wrote: »
    Marginally better screen resolution that the droid bionic. But I do have a bigger screen. I can also upload and down load files just as fast. Having flash 11 is sweet too. Tons and tons of free apps available on the android market.
    Being able to print files using my phone with an external printer really rocks!
    I can also add bigger batteries and up the memory at any time. And those are a few things off the top of my head.
    Screen size is a preference, higher resolution really isn't.

    The need for flash on a mobile device these days is really minimal. In the last year that I've had my android phones I've used it maybe a couple times.

    Plenty of free apps on ios as well.

    I can print directly from any of my iOS devices directly to my canon printer, works great.

    I can also add to my battery with one of those battery pack cases. As far as upgrading the battery I don't really have a need to because my battery life doesn't suck like yours does. Tell you what, you upgrade to the biggest you can find and we can compare battery life.

    Being able to upgrade the 'memory' as you call it is the one thing you have going for you, but with all the cloud options that's almost a moot point.

    Your camera isn't as good.
    Your screen colors aren't as good.
    Blah blah blah...

    I could argue that my phone is better, but I won't because it's a dumb thing to argue about, I mostly wanted to point out the flaws on your argument since you decided to start the argument to begin with
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • mutelight
    mutelight Posts: 1,054
    edited October 2011
    angelsfann02 wrote: »
    Marginally better screen resolution that the droid bionic. But I do have a bigger screen. I can also upload and down load files just as fast. Having flash 11 is sweet too. Tons and tons of free apps available on the android market.
    Being able to print files using my phone with an external printer really rocks!
    I can also add bigger batteries and up the memory at any time. And those are a few things off the top of my head.

    Well the Droid Bionic does have a lower resolution screen but it is the same size as my Galaxy S II which is SAMOLED+ but the Bionic uses PenTile Matrix tech which leave a lot to be desired.

    It is also has less storage capacity than an iPhone 4S.

    With that said, I have Flash on my Galaxy, which will run circles around a Bionic as far as performance, battery, size, weight, etc and I can still admit the iPhone 4S is one awesome phone.
    // Panasonic AE8000 // Pioneer SC-57 // Polk Audio RTi A9 // Polk Audio CSiA6 //
    // Polk Audio FXi A6 // SVS PB12-NSD Subwoofer // Logitech Harmony Ultimate // Pro-Ject Debut III //
    // Oppo BDP-103 // Microsoft Xbox One Day One Edition // Sony Playstation 4 1TB SSHD // Nintendo Wii U //
    Photo Gallery
    Movie and Game Collection
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,669
    edited October 2011
    What ever happened to not polluting threads. (Thread Jacking) Just wondering. :cheesygrin:
    engtaz

    I love how music can brighten up a bad day.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,728
    edited October 2011
    That'll never happen in an apple related thread...
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • angelsfann02
    angelsfann02 Posts: 589
    edited October 2011
    bobman1235 wrote: »
    Everyone's really glad you enjoy your device. Do you wanna tell everyone why Windows is so much better than Mac OS now?

    Seriously, platform debates are POINTLESS. Poeple like what they like, you like what you like, just effing enjoy it.
    Wow! Sorry dude! Was not trying to encite an endless debate. And I am not going to.....just wanted
    to put my two cents in. Is that ok? Geeeezz. Lol.
    LIVING ROOM:
    Pioneer PDP-6070HD, Pioneer Elite SC-25, Pioneer Elite BDP-05FD,
    Emotiva XPA-5, Emotiva USP-1, Polk LSI15's, Polk LSiC, Velodyne 12", Mirage Nanosat Prestige rears, MIT AVT Speaker Cables, Audioquest King Cobra Interconnects, Panamax M5300pm Surge Protection/ Power Conditioning
    BEDROOM: VIZIO 32" LCD, Pioneer Elite VSX-23txh, Pioneer Elite BDP-23FD, Parasound HCA-2205A, Mirage Nanosat Prestige Speakers 5.1, Mirage S8 Sub, Monoprice cables, APC Surge Protection.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Dabutcher
    Dabutcher Posts: 2,604
    edited October 2011
    The Verizon website has iPhone 4S accessory packs for free , a $109.99 value. I just have iPhone 4G and ordered one of each of the two offered .Free two day shipping . It's free right , what do I have to lose? I will update on two days if I get them? Peace,Darryl
    MIT Magnum MH-750, Monster HTS 5100MKII, Sony 77" Class - A80CJ Series - 4K UHD OLED,PS4, Def Tech 15” sub,LSIM 706c, Sunfire Signature Grand 425 x 4,Parasound hca 120, LSiM 702 x 4, Oppo 103D, SDA SRS 1.2, Pioneer Elite SC63 , Pioneer Elite BDP-05 “Why did you get married if you wanted big speakers?”
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • bobman1235
    bobman1235 Posts: 10,822
    edited October 2011
    The iPhone 4 is NOT an iPhone 4G. Just... to make sure people know that. No 4G.


    The best thing Apple has managed to do with their stubborn attitude is almost rid the world of flash.
    If you will it, dude, it is no dream.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • blueboxer
    blueboxer Posts: 621
    edited October 2011
    I am really enjoying playing around with SIRI. Overall, the phone is excellent, not as feature rich as some Droid phones, but the ability to integrate it with my Pioneer Elite, Samsung TV, Mac, and Apple TV makes it far more appealing and enjoyable. Just starting playing Siege, darn thing is addicting. LOL
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,728
    edited October 2011
    blueboxer wrote: »
    I am really enjoying playing around with SIRI. Overall, the phone is excellent, not as feature rich as some Droid phones, but the ability to integrate it with my Pioneer Elite, Samsung TV, Mac, and Apple TV makes it far more appealing and enjoyable. Just starting playing Siege, darn thing is addicting. LOL
    That's actually a very good assessment.

    When advising friends and family I usually tell them that the iPhone may not do everything, but what it does it usually does very well.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • blueboxer
    blueboxer Posts: 621
    edited October 2011
    I think the ability to easily integrate Apple's products with one another is a huge selling point, even more so for those of us looking for easy audio control throughout the house. With the airport express, apple tv, etc... it makes things fun and easy with a lot less cable running. However, I do appreciate Droid phones as they should appreciate Iphones, they keep each other competitive and evolving.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,728
    edited October 2011
    bobman1235 wrote: »
    The iPhone 4 is NOT an iPhone 4G. Just... to make sure people know that. No 4G.


    The best thing Apple has managed to do with their stubborn attitude is almost rid the world of flash.
    I wanted to clarify further for anyone who may not know...

    What confuses things is the way that AT&T 'labels' 4G. They have several 4G phones (Atrix, Infuse, Inspire, etc) that are a different breed of 4G than the new LTE technology. They call these 4G, but they technically run on their 3G network hardware, just at faster speeds, but not at the same LTE speeds that Verizon and other carriers can obtain. So they're called 4G devices, but they're really more like 3.5G.

    The reason I mention this is that the iPhone runs on that same '4G' technology. So while Bob is technically correct in that it's not the iPhone 4G, it's just as '4G' as most of the other AT&T '4G' phones that are out today, in every way that matters.

    I've tested my 4S side by side with my wife's 4 using the speedtest app, and the 4S is consistently faster on the half dozen or so tests that I've run. It's not a huge difference though and not something we would likely notice while using it (I'm getting consistanly around 6 down and 1.5 up and she's getting 5 down and 1 up). I have no 3GS to test, so I don't know how it compares. Both phones are about the same speed as my Atrix 4G.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • angelsfann02
    angelsfann02 Posts: 589
    edited October 2011
    :sad:
    LIVING ROOM:
    Pioneer PDP-6070HD, Pioneer Elite SC-25, Pioneer Elite BDP-05FD,
    Emotiva XPA-5, Emotiva USP-1, Polk LSI15's, Polk LSiC, Velodyne 12", Mirage Nanosat Prestige rears, MIT AVT Speaker Cables, Audioquest King Cobra Interconnects, Panamax M5300pm Surge Protection/ Power Conditioning
    BEDROOM: VIZIO 32" LCD, Pioneer Elite VSX-23txh, Pioneer Elite BDP-23FD, Parasound HCA-2205A, Mirage Nanosat Prestige Speakers 5.1, Mirage S8 Sub, Monoprice cables, APC Surge Protection.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • angelsfann02
    angelsfann02 Posts: 589
    edited October 2011
    I love this forum!
    LIVING ROOM:
    Pioneer PDP-6070HD, Pioneer Elite SC-25, Pioneer Elite BDP-05FD,
    Emotiva XPA-5, Emotiva USP-1, Polk LSI15's, Polk LSiC, Velodyne 12", Mirage Nanosat Prestige rears, MIT AVT Speaker Cables, Audioquest King Cobra Interconnects, Panamax M5300pm Surge Protection/ Power Conditioning
    BEDROOM: VIZIO 32" LCD, Pioneer Elite VSX-23txh, Pioneer Elite BDP-23FD, Parasound HCA-2205A, Mirage Nanosat Prestige Speakers 5.1, Mirage S8 Sub, Monoprice cables, APC Surge Protection.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • PrazVT
    PrazVT Posts: 1,607
    edited October 2011
    I actually switched from the iPhone to an Android phone this time around - partially because I just wanted something new to play with. The iPhone 3G S was my first smart phone and I did the whole get up early and stand in line at the Apple store thing. Never really had any complaints about the iPhone - and as some mentioned, being able to integrate smart phones w/ your AV equipment, computer, etc. extends their usefulness. For those who do use alot of apple products (macs, apple tvs, etc.) I can see sticking with an iPhone as being sensible. I have an iPod 160GB for the car / gym, so that'll remain.

    I don't see anything not to like about the iPhone 4S - everything that was announced, I kinda expected. And initial browser / gfx performance looks good. But I wanted Flash, native FLAC support, etc. so after flip / flopping the last few days, I picked up a Samsung Galaxy S2 yesterday. So far I'm liking it a lot :) Plus the hiss from the blue-tooth connection with my Pioneer AVH-P5200BT HU in the car is gone (was assuming it was the HU before).

    Frankly they're very similar experiences, so to each his/her own. So congrats to us all for our new toys :biggrin:
    Dali Optikon 1Mk2
    NAD D3020 V2
    Schiit Bifrost 2/64

    ..the rest are headphone setups.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,669
    edited October 2011
    No cellphones is truly 4G. All are getting 4G lite or so variant.
    engtaz

    I love how music can brighten up a bad day.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • bobman1235
    bobman1235 Posts: 10,822
    edited October 2011
    AsSiMiLaTeD wrote: »
    I wanted to clarify further for anyone who may not know...

    What confuses things is the way that AT&T 'labels' 4G. They have several 4G phones (Atrix, Infuse, Inspire, etc) that are a different breed of 4G than the new LTE technology. They call these 4G, but they technically run on their 3G network hardware, just at faster speeds, but not at the same LTE speeds that Verizon and other carriers can obtain. So they're called 4G devices, but they're really more like 3.5G.

    Even LTE isn't 4G as far as the standards bureau has defined it, but that apparently doesn't matter to marketing folks. Never let facts get in teh way of a good slogan, right?

    Rather than names like 4G that at this point don't mean anything, just give a max download speed, and then some marketing name. "300Mbps LTE!" or "84Mbps HSPA+!"
    If you will it, dude, it is no dream.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited October 2011
    mutelight wrote: »
    Well to be fair, Android has been able to do many things like send texts, run searches, etc. via voice for quite some time now. (years) If I ask it, "What's the weather like on San Francisco?" it will bring up proper results.

    The area Android comes short is setting an alarm, calendar, reminder and things like that.

    It is too bad that Apple is artificially limiting Siri to the iPhone 4S when the iPad 2 is faster and people have already managed to get it to run on the 4. Apple is blocking any commands being sent back to the 4 since it is all server/cloud based like Google voice recognition, which will run on virtually any handset.

    What android app are you using. The one on my X suck and not nearly as fast and complete as the new I phone I just tried.

    I like the droids but the new Iphone SIRI is sweet and has me rethinking getting an Iphone. On the droid I have touchdown which gives me email server options like a BB but the Iphone and Ipad email sucks, no select all for one. This is the part that has me struggling.
    Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
    Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
    Amp: Wright WPA 50-50 EAT KT88s
    Analog: Marantz TT-15S1 MBS Glider SL| Wright WPP100C Amperex BB 6er5 and 7316 & WPM-100 SUT
    Digital: Mac mini 2.3GHz dual-core i5 8g RAM 1.5 TB HDD Music Server Amarra (memory play) - USB - W4S DAC 2
    Cables: Mits S3 IC and Spk cables| PS Audio PCs
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited October 2011
    Read what SIRI can respond back to you:

    www.shitthatsirisays.tumblr.com

    hillarious.
    I am sorry, I have no opinion on the matter. I am sure you do. So, don't mind me, I just want to talk audio and pie.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,728
    edited October 2011
    One of my favorites is 'what's the best phone' - "Wait, there are other phones?"
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • mutelight
    mutelight Posts: 1,054
    edited October 2011
    thsmith wrote: »
    What android app are you using. The one on my X suck and not nearly as fast and complete as the new I phone I just tried.

    I like the droids but the new Iphone SIRI is sweet and has me rethinking getting an Iphone. On the droid I have touchdown which gives me email server options like a BB but the Iphone and Ipad email sucks, no select all for one. This is the part that has me struggling.

    Are you running the original Droid? My gf has it and it is drastically slower than on my SGS2. It comes down to the CPU speed. I can ask it what the weather is like and less than two seconds later I have a result.

    I use Touchdown on my phone and actually prefer it since my IT department doesn't have complete control to wipe my device unlike on my iPad 2 and how it was on my iPhone 4.
    // Panasonic AE8000 // Pioneer SC-57 // Polk Audio RTi A9 // Polk Audio CSiA6 //
    // Polk Audio FXi A6 // SVS PB12-NSD Subwoofer // Logitech Harmony Ultimate // Pro-Ject Debut III //
    // Oppo BDP-103 // Microsoft Xbox One Day One Edition // Sony Playstation 4 1TB SSHD // Nintendo Wii U //
    Photo Gallery
    Movie and Game Collection
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,312
    edited December 2011
    I finally picked up a 4s 64g from my 4 32g. Really not much difference other then Siri , and it's faster with more space. O do however like the Text talk , very cool so if you have to text and drive you can talk text and drive. NICE!
    Dan
    My personal quest is to save to world of bad audio, one thread at a time.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • nguyendot
    nguyendot Posts: 3,594
    edited December 2011
    Picked up a 4S for myself last month after buying an upgrade off of my friend. It's on Sprint (unfortunately) so the data is a tad slow, but it's unlimited ($50/month/line Sprint ERP). They don't offer insurance except for applecare. Anyways I went from a Samsung Galaxy S (Epic). This phone is so much faster. The screen is amazingly sharp. Not as Vibrant as the Galaxy, but it is pretty accurate. I miss the blacks on the amoled screen. The phone is very good looking, easy to use, and well built. I'm just afraid I'm going to drop the shiny thing, so I purchased the otterbox defender for it. Then the fiance got jealous... (she had an Epic as well), so this last Friday I purchased another person's upgrade off Craigslist and got her a white 4S as well.

    That being said I also carried a Motorola Atrix (AT&T) and would not have gone to Iphone if I had to choose between Android and iOS5. I love android and refuse to give it up totally. Since my company pays/provides me the AT&T phone, I decided to give iPhone a go since I never owned one, and my brother keeps speaking about it like sliced bread. I do like it a lot, but some things bother me. Things such as not being able to take a picture then posting it to Facebook. You have to go into Facebook and choose a picture or take one within it. On the Android you could take a picture and hit "share".

    I also purchased a Galaxy S2 off of Craigslist the same night as the fiance's iPhone and replaced my Atrix with it. Super Amoled+, dual core, etc. I like it a LOT. It's so thin. I'd be hard pressed to choose between it and the iPhone4s if I had to give one up. The data on it is much faster because it's AT&T vs Sprint. Turns out I picked up an unlocked international version as well (unbranded) so I got pretty lucky. Both are good phones... I like them a lot and each has weaknesses/strengths.
    Main Surround -
    Epson 8350 Projector/ Elite Screens 120" / Pioneer Elite SC-35 / Sunfire Signature / Focal Chorus 716s / Focal Chorus CC / Polk MC80 / Polk PSW150 sub

    Bedroom - Sharp Aquos 70" 650 / Pioneer SC-1222k / Polk RT-55 / Polk CS-250

    Den - Rotel RSP-1068 / Threshold CAS-2 / Boston VR-M60 / BDP-05FD
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • xsmi
    xsmi Posts: 1,801
    edited December 2011
    nguyendot wrote: »
    Things such as not being able to take a picture then posting it to Facebook.
    .

    I just realized I can no longer do this. In iOS 4.3 I could.
    2-channelBelles 22A Pre, Emotiva XPA-2 Gen 2, Marantz SA8005, Pro-Ject RPM-10 Turntable, Pro-Ject Phono Box DS3B, Polk Audio Legend L800's, AudioQuest Cable throughout.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,312
    edited December 2011
    I'm finding Siri can be useful but she isn't KITT yet. It's great for Apple type tasks in calendar , reminders , calling someone , voice texting , weather , stocks etc. But it sometimes gets confused when you ask it questions, sometimes it finds what you want , sometimes it don't. Yeah I know it's a lazy thing as I can google info myself , but it's pretty damn cool to talk you your phone and get info in return.
    I also know it's still bata right now and I except it's flaws. Overall I think Siri is pretty neat and a very cool look to the future.

    Coming from the iPhone 4 , now that I have had it for a few days in the S , I'm noticing the speed a lot more. Tasks are much faster , apps load way faster. My partner at work still has the 4 and we compared speed and the S is much faster at everything. Games play better and smoother , whats funny you don't notice these little things with the 4 unless you directly compare it to the 4s. Also the camera is greatly improved , I only took a few pic's so far but from what I have seen , it's much improved. The real test will be indoor shots. Outside always looks good.
    I don't expect the camera to replace a good quality stand alone model but it would be nice if you can take a series of pic's and look at them on a 60 inch Tv and get good quality images. The 3gs and 4 pic's where ok at best. The 4 was slightly better.

    Overall the iPhone for me is the perfect match. It does everything I want it to do and much more. It's such a useful tool for work and a excellent toy for play. If you stop and think how many devices it can replace , it's value goes way up. Just for starters , GPS , Alarm clock , Calendar , Camera are just a few things that purchased would add up to much more then retail of the iPhone. Just a GPS car unit alone costs more , I payed $699 just a few years ago for mine which I don't even use anymore.
    Dan
    My personal quest is to save to world of bad audio, one thread at a time.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • nguyendot
    nguyendot Posts: 3,594
    edited December 2011
    xsmi wrote: »
    I just realized I can no longer do this. In iOS 4.3 I could.
    I know right? It's a minor inconvenience, but why take something away that was already quite useful?

    I like both phones....but if I had to chose only one I'd probably go with the SGS2. I'm fortunate to have both.
    Main Surround -
    Epson 8350 Projector/ Elite Screens 120" / Pioneer Elite SC-35 / Sunfire Signature / Focal Chorus 716s / Focal Chorus CC / Polk MC80 / Polk PSW150 sub

    Bedroom - Sharp Aquos 70" 650 / Pioneer SC-1222k / Polk RT-55 / Polk CS-250

    Den - Rotel RSP-1068 / Threshold CAS-2 / Boston VR-M60 / BDP-05FD
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,728
    edited December 2011
    That's probably more a function of the Facebook app than the phone itself, I'd expect that to get fixed in the near future
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Topper
    Topper Posts: 403
    edited December 2011
    just replaced my old Galaxy S Android for a new Iphone 4s. Still working out the nuances and getting used to having only 1 physical button.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • qwiktune
    qwiktune Posts: 37
    edited December 2011
    I dont know if anyone else has played with the Galaxy Nexus, but this thing seems like an iPhone killer to me. Its joins the iPhone with unexpandable memory (@ 32g on verizon), but this has to be the best screen i have ever seen on a phone to date. Also the camera is only 5 megapixels but as most educated people know lower megapixels don't make for a bad camera. I was worried it might not be as good as my 8 megapixel on my previous phone but it shoots beautiful pictures and 1080p video. Pretty nice design and Android 4.0 is fluid. I excited to see what comes out Q1 of 2012, but for right now I think this might be the best phone on the market (keeping in mind i'm only talking with in Verizon)
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter