Are you sure about that number? I think they've sold a lot more than that since the release of them. Who's your source and what was the date of that number sold?
I was just speaking figuratively. It does matter if the real number is 60M, 70M or 50M. The point is, they could have sold more with a bigger screen. Some people on here will cry Apple doesn't need a bigger screen, if you want it there's an iPad Mini. Those are the very same people who fervently argued that people didn't need an iPad Mini. But when Apple released one, they hailed it as the best invention ever. Why are we so afraid to criticize Apple's stubbornness, and so quick to embrace whatever to tell us the next great thing is?
I was just speaking figuratively. It does matter if the real number is 60M, 70M or 50M. The point is, they could have sold more with a bigger screen. Some people on here will cry Apple doesn't need a bigger screen, if you want it there's an iPad Mini. Those are the very same people who fervently argued that people didn't need an iPad Mini. But when Apple released one, they hailed it as the best invention ever. Why are we so afraid to criticize Apple's stubbornness, and so quick to embrace whatever to tell us the next great thing is?
I agree they should have released a bigger screen. I don't know if they would sell more big screen phones to a 4 inch model. I think they would definitely have sold more units total if they released two screen sizes. That's what I think they should be doing. At least give people a couple of choices for their top of line models, and then have a polycarb version w/less storage for the people that want a more budget minded, no frills model.
I think if they release a polycarb version of the iPhone 5, a iPhone 5S with upgraded guts, and an iPhone 6 with a bigger screen, they'll the heck out of these systems. There are still a lot of people that don't mind the smaller 4inch screen, but there is a growing number of people that do want the larger screen.
So buy an iPhone 5 right now and shut up about it?
"Waah, I want a larger screen. Waah, I don't see how this larger screen is larger."
What, you mean the ten idiots paid by Samsung who whine and complain that "masses" exist? No, they didn't listen to them, thanks. Nor should they.
You mean the cannibalization that isn't happening? Got it.
Maybe wear the glasses your doctor gave you, then?
Sounds stupid. Enjoy.
And what number would that be, exactly, given that Samsung 1. doesn't release those numbers and 2. has been proven to lie about the numbers they do release?
And zero of my friends did the same. In fact, more came from Android. Anecdotes are all equally admissible.
By virtue of the fact that you're "holding on", doesn't that tell you that MAYBE they already have it right?
So shut up and buy a Note right now. Start hating a device you need to use right now.
Changed? Says who? And when has that ever stopped Apple from releasing a product people actually want rather than what they thought they wanted?
"The market" has been wrong since the launch of the first-gen. "The market" stated it needed a physical keyboard and a SMALLER SCREEN then.
You crack me up man. I knew if I posted anything against what Apple currently offers or is rumored to offer, you would have something negative to say about it. Just like when you replied to my post about a possible iPad mini coming out. If I recall correctly...you said that was stupid and Apple would never do it. But the funniest part is that you just insult people with smart aleck responses. Open up your mind and understand that people are allowed to have their own opinions.
The only reason I would want a larger phone is for web surfing and social media when I am out and about. I will still have and use my iPad & MacBook Pro for everything else. The point I was making is that some people want a bigger screen but don't want to carry around a iPad mini. As you said; that is stupid, it won't fit in your pocket.
As for your "Market" comment; are you saying that phones haven't evolved over time? You are correct pointing out that most smart phones did have a physical keyboard when the iPhone was launched. Apple changed the market and what people wanted - that was an evolution. I think Samsung has done the same thing this time. This may very well be the next evolution of the smartphone. Yea, they are cheap phones and Samsung has been caught lying about their numbers but it seems to me that they have taken some of Apple's customers. I just think we need to have an option of a larger phone (not a 6" or 7" phablet) and a smaller 3.5 to 4" device.
Oh sorry meant to point out that these processors are getting close enough to intel to phase bottom end macs to it while keeping upper end for a while on it. They could make MacBook Air and Mac mini run it. Wait a year and like hard flash drives add a fusion processor, running it on iMac with it switching between 2 for best moment.
I knew if I posted anything against what Apple currently offers or is rumored to offer…
They're not rumored to offer a bigger screen, so I'm not sure where you're getting that in the first place.
The only reason I would want a larger phone is for web surfing and social media when I am out and about.
iPad?
…some people want a bigger screen but don't want to carry around a iPad mini. As you said; that is stupid, it won't fit in your pocket.
I'm not sure where your complaint lies.
As for your "Market" comment; are you saying that phones haven't evolved over time?
I'm saying the demands of idiots and the uninformed evolve but remain idiotic.
This may very well be the next evolution of the smartphone. Yea, they are cheap phones and Samsung has been caught lying about their numbers but it seems to me that they have taken some of Apple's customers.
Hard to imagine that when we can't know the numbers…
Oh how I hope this guy is wrong. I don't know if I can take another year on my tiny 4S' screen. I just don't see the benefit in an extra 1/2" on the purported 5S screen. I hope Apple didn't just do a typical S upgrade this year. Didn't they listen to the masses of people over a year ago when they were disappointed with the 5? I think with the current Galaxy cannibalization going on right now, Apple will probably lose even more customers to them.
After all, why 128 gigs of storage when you have to squint to see anything?
I hate to say it but a iPod Touch and a S4 may be in the future of this fanboy.
Are you being serious, or is this some sort of very odd, avant garde satire?
Apple sold more iPhones in the last reported quarter than they have EVER sold in a single quarter. 31M. In 2012, they sold 125M iPhones. What sales are they losing, exactly?
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Originally Posted by drblank
Are you sure about that number? I think they've sold a lot more than that since the release of them. Who's your source and what was the date of that number sold?
I was just speaking figuratively. It does matter if the real number is 60M, 70M or 50M. The point is, they could have sold more with a bigger screen. Some people on here will cry Apple doesn't need a bigger screen, if you want it there's an iPad Mini. Those are the very same people who fervently argued that people didn't need an iPad Mini. But when Apple released one, they hailed it as the best invention ever. Why are we so afraid to criticize Apple's stubbornness, and so quick to embrace whatever to tell us the next great thing is?
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Originally Posted by zoffdino
I was just speaking figuratively. It does matter if the real number is 60M, 70M or 50M. The point is, they could have sold more with a bigger screen. Some people on here will cry Apple doesn't need a bigger screen, if you want it there's an iPad Mini. Those are the very same people who fervently argued that people didn't need an iPad Mini. But when Apple released one, they hailed it as the best invention ever. Why are we so afraid to criticize Apple's stubbornness, and so quick to embrace whatever to tell us the next great thing is?
I agree they should have released a bigger screen. I don't know if they would sell more big screen phones to a 4 inch model. I think they would definitely have sold more units total if they released two screen sizes. That's what I think they should be doing. At least give people a couple of choices for their top of line models, and then have a polycarb version w/less storage for the people that want a more budget minded, no frills model.
I think if they release a polycarb version of the iPhone 5, a iPhone 5S with upgraded guts, and an iPhone 6 with a bigger screen, they'll the heck out of these systems. There are still a lot of people that don't mind the smaller 4inch screen, but there is a growing number of people that do want the larger screen.
You crack me up man. I knew if I posted anything against what Apple currently offers or is rumored to offer, you would have something negative to say about it. Just like when you replied to my post about a possible iPad mini coming out. If I recall correctly...you said that was stupid and Apple would never do it. But the funniest part is that you just insult people with smart aleck responses. Open up your mind and understand that people are allowed to have their own opinions.
The only reason I would want a larger phone is for web surfing and social media when I am out and about. I will still have and use my iPad & MacBook Pro for everything else. The point I was making is that some people want a bigger screen but don't want to carry around a iPad mini. As you said; that is stupid, it won't fit in your pocket.
As for your "Market" comment; are you saying that phones haven't evolved over time? You are correct pointing out that most smart phones did have a physical keyboard when the iPhone was launched. Apple changed the market and what people wanted - that was an evolution. I think Samsung has done the same thing this time. This may very well be the next evolution of the smartphone. Yea, they are cheap phones and Samsung has been caught lying about their numbers but it seems to me that they have taken some of Apple's customers. I just think we need to have an option of a larger phone (not a 6" or 7" phablet) and a smaller 3.5 to 4" device.
Originally Posted by ttong_atx
I knew if I posted anything against what Apple currently offers or is rumored to offer…
They're not rumored to offer a bigger screen, so I'm not sure where you're getting that in the first place.
The only reason I would want a larger phone is for web surfing and social media when I am out and about.
iPad?
…some people want a bigger screen but don't want to carry around a iPad mini. As you said; that is stupid, it won't fit in your pocket.
I'm not sure where your complaint lies.
As for your "Market" comment; are you saying that phones haven't evolved over time?
I'm saying the demands of idiots and the uninformed evolve but remain idiotic.
This may very well be the next evolution of the smartphone. Yea, they are cheap phones and Samsung has been caught lying about their numbers but it seems to me that they have taken some of Apple's customers.
Hard to imagine that when we can't know the numbers…
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Originally Posted by ttong_atx
Oh how I hope this guy is wrong. I don't know if I can take another year on my tiny 4S' screen. I just don't see the benefit in an extra 1/2" on the purported 5S screen. I hope Apple didn't just do a typical S upgrade this year. Didn't they listen to the masses of people over a year ago when they were disappointed with the 5? I think with the current Galaxy cannibalization going on right now, Apple will probably lose even more customers to them.
After all, why 128 gigs of storage when you have to squint to see anything?
I hate to say it but a iPod Touch and a S4 may be in the future of this fanboy.
Are you being serious, or is this some sort of very odd, avant garde satire?
Apple sold more iPhones in the last reported quarter than they have EVER sold in a single quarter. 31M. In 2012, they sold 125M iPhones. What sales are they losing, exactly?