Apple Live Event: iPhone 6, Apple Watch

[rockymtnhigh]

View attachment 101320 The post so good, dfergie quoted it twice!

I'd delete one, but then that would make this great post less meaningful.

I kind of wish they just had the 5S-size and one slightly bigger. I don't like the fact that in 2 years or so, I'll be stuck with no other options but a large phone. I am perfectly happy with the size of the 5S, it was a big improvement over the 4S, and really is more than big enough for a phone. I want it to fit in my pocket. Thus, the 6 plus is just silliness. I have an iPad, I want a phone, not a giant hybrid. I can live with the size of the 6 I think, but I did not need it.

This year I have been good and haven't even checked to see what upgrades I have available. Figured it would be easier to hold off that way.

 

[navychop]

In two years, there may be iWatch 2 with retinal projection.

 

[tigerfan33]

Questions I have about the Apple Watch.

Reflective screen? I would think since it can be used while running that direct sunlight won't be an issue? Unlike the iPhone.

Bluetooth compatible? Seems I remember (correct me if I'm wrong) music or podcasts can be downloaded to the watch?




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[mperdue]

Like others, I'm waiting to see the physical phone before I decide anything. I've got to know how it feels in my hand and my pocket before I make a change. The larger one is almost certainly too big for my liking.

 

[John Kotches]

It's weird to hear the complaints about the 5.5" size when Android has no problems selling this screen size left and right. I pocket my Note 2, and it is about half an inch wider and taller than the 6+. My experience with the Note 2 was that it was cumbersome the first day or two, then it just felt weird and by a week or so, anything else seemed small by comparison.

But wow is the price on the new phones dear.

 

[dfergie]

Most if not all of you are in urban areas, not the sticks where you just want a phone, not mini tablet...


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[mike123abc]

I kind of wish they just had the 5S-size and one slightly bigger. I don't like the fact that in 2 years or so, I'll be stuck with no other options but a large phone.

Specs on the 6 compared to the 5s are not really that massive. It is .57 inches taller, but only .33 inches wider, it is slightly thinner & heavier. I am leaning more and more towards the 6 vs the 6+, I think the 6+ is just too big for the pocket.

 

[Scott Greczkowski]

6+ has sapphire screen

No Sapphire screen on the 6+, it has an ion hardened glass screen. The only Apple product announced with a Sapphire screen is the Apple Watch.

 

[tigerfan33]

Knew it was a matter of time.
Sunday night football on NBC.
Commercial by Samsung digging on Apple about the new iphone. Basically how it was a great idea back in 2011.
Funny but true!


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[rockymtnhigh]

Specs on the 6 compared to the 5s are not really that massive. It is .57 inches taller, but only .33 inches wider, it is slightly thinner & heavier. I am leaning more and more towards the 6 vs the 6+, I think the 6+ is just too big for the pocket.

That is reassuring.

 

[rockymtnhigh]

No Sapphire screen on the 6+, it has an ion hardened glass screen. The only Apple product announced with a Sapphire screen is the Apple Watch.

My bad.

 

[mike123abc]

No Sapphire screen on the 6+, it has an ion hardened glass screen. The only Apple product announced with a Sapphire screen is the Apple Watch.

Something held back for the 6s or 7...

 

[Foxbat]

No Sapphire screen on the 6+, it has an ion hardened glass screen. The only Apple product announced with a Sapphire screen is the Apple Watch.

Wait for the Diamond Edition! Nothing can scratch that baby!

 

[John Kotches]

Wait for the Diamond Edition! Nothing can scratch that baby!

Until your wife runs her diamond ring across it ;-)

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[Foxbat]

Ah, but Apple will "ion-harden" it with unicorn tears or some method that will make sure your wife's ring gets as good as it gives!

 

[John Kotches]

Preliminary sales numbers claim is 4 million units in presales to date.

Very impressive.

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[Ilya]

That's two times more than the number of pre-ordered iPhone 5 units two years ago!

 

[Ilya]

By the way, I just listened to that U2 album given away at the Apple Event "Songs of Innocence" and it's pretty good!
Personally, I am not a huge fan of U2, but I really liked some of the songs on this new album!

 

[rockymtnhigh]

By the way, I just listened to that U2 album given away at the Apple Event "Songs of Innocence" and it's pretty good!
Personally, I am not a huge fan of U2, but I really liked some of the songs on this new album!

I have listened to it probably 6 or 7 times, and I think it is one of their best albums in a long time.

 

[Foxbat]

I had a brain-fart trying to understand why I didn't have the U2 album on my Mac. Turns out because I "bought" it using my iPhone (even before the keynote was over) it was there and I had to "Transfer purchases from my iPhone" to get them on iTunes on my Mac. I don't remember having to do this with the songs I get from Starbucks for free.

I've listened to most of the U2 album in the car and so far I have to say it's pleasing to my ear. The songs seem to have a historical flavor to them which I like. Very personal.