lewchenko

doyoulikepie said:

64 gb of storage with 4 gb of ram for 1100 dollars and Apple has the audacity to call it Pro?!  The Note 10+ justifies its 1100 dollar price with 256 gb minimum storage plus SD expansion, 12 gb of ram, obviously 4x4 MIMO like they've had for years in any flagship, an S-pen, wireless powershare, 25 watt included 45 watt capable fast charging, twice as fast 15 watt wireless charging, far better screen to body ratio, larger and better quality display (see DisplayMate), time of flight sensor, an entire desktop experience with DEX over USB C, also it actually has USB C.  I'm sure I'm missing things but that's a start.... bring on the sad "BUT IOS IS THE ONLY OPTION" ignorance to try and defend this affront by Apple. 

The last Samsung I had was an S9 Plus. At the time I fell for the “Hardware Superiority” argument too, and sure - everything you say is true (on paper). But I still sold it after just 6 months. (Trade in is also a lot lot less for androids of any brand) 

Android, and in particular Samsung’s implementation is just not as polished, consistent or reliable enough to justify it being a premium replacement of a top end iPhone. The cameras were also - to be frank , not that good.  And I actually missed iPhone specific things like iMessage too. 

The final straw was when the phone started playing me an advert for crypto when it was locked and in silent mode. No idea what triggered the ad. Didn't seem to be browser related. Didn’t trust it after that. 

I can’t remember how much Gb of ram it had , but I suspect it would have been just as fine with 1/2 the amount like my friends OnePlus. Specs just for the sake of it don’t impress me now. Apple’s premium phones are just exceptional, even if expensive. 

Leason learned. Went back to Apple. Never been happier. 

A price point for everyone. 

Everyone has had a cut off point. An extra 100 just might not be doable for some people and it’s good to have options. 

It’s probably cheaper to issue these bonds and tax deduct the debt than repatriate more money from overseas to the US. 

Apple pay is really common in the UK. See loads of people using it. 
Some places let you pay in full but others limit you to £30 and treat it as what we call a contactless payment which is annoying. 
Still , in combo with an Apple Watch I use it all the time - I see it as safer than giving anyone your card details. 

They should really advertise the security of it a lot more. 

An erosion of market share will start to lead to less services growth than forecast. That’s why market share is important .. it drives the whole ecosystem.  

People need something to get excited about to convince them a $1000++ phone is worth the upgrade. 

Are multiple cameras plus other minor tweaks enough ? Depends on the device you are upgrading from I guess plus your willingness to part with quite a lot of money. (More of a factor I think)

I’d guess , in the majority of possible upgraders, anyone with a 6S or possibly  a 7 series or prior might be tempted. Anyone with an 8,X,XS series is probably well served already with relatively fewer people willing to consider shelling out the $$$.  

I still see see so many people with a 5,5S, SE series shape iPhone which is remarkable. Apple are leaving money on the table without an SE replacement. 

I often ask the wife for her “populist” opinion and she is still happy with her 7 despite battery woes. I will obviously stick with the XS I have for another year.