Apple iPhone X- Buy or wait

[qba335i]

Some info on the "notch"

https://www.google.com/amp/s/m.gsmar...-amp-27941.php

[danniexi]

Originally Posted by bimmer456

Surprised no one has tested the 64gb vs the 256 gb to see if it's faster. As is the case with the 7 plus.

unless doing massive data file transfers, i don't really see how this will effect iPhone usage in the real world. the huge storage difference would make a difference in computers, but in smartphones? i doubt it.

[bimmer456]

Originally Posted by danniexi

unless doing massive data file transfers, i don't really see how this will effect iPhone usage in the real world. the huge storage difference would make a difference in computers, but in smartphones? i doubt it.

It will make a difference loading apps and booting up. There are YouTube videos comparing the smallest iPhone 7 with the other sizes and the difference is significant.

[danniexi]

Originally Posted by bimmer456

It will make a difference loading apps and booting up. There are YouTube videos comparing the smallest iPhone 7 with the other sizes and the difference is significant.

yes, write speeds will be faster on the higher storage because of available NAND blocks. the read speeds, however, (the important stuff like opening apps/files) do not have that big of a speed deficit compared to the two different storage options.

so if one is transferring a lot of files around (loading music/videos/media through iTunes to the phone), then yes, that user will benefit from having the higher storage tier option because of its faster write speed (and will most likely choose the higher storage anyway because that person is storing the media). a person who purchases a 32GB/64GB model has no interest in that storage space and will be streaming everything instead. apps will load pretty much just as quickly and will most likely not notice the difference.

[bimmer456]

Originally Posted by danniexi

yes, write speeds will be faster on the higher storage because of available NAND blocks. the read speeds, however, (the important stuff like opening apps/files) do not have that big of a speed deficit compared to the two different storage options.

so if one is transferring a lot of files around (loading music/videos/media through iTunes to the phone), then yes, that user will benefit from having the higher storage tier option because of its faster write speed (and will most likely choose the higher storage anyway because that person is storing the media). a person who purchases a 32GB/64GB model has no interest in that storage space and will be streaming everything instead. apps will load pretty much just as quickly and will most likely not notice the difference.

It only comes in 64 and 256 on the iPhone X as Apple figured those who would have opted for 128 will likely step up to 256.

[jmg]

Originally Posted by qba335i

Some info on the "notch"

https://www.google.com/amp/s/m.gsmar...-amp-27941.php

The full screen playback obfuscation looks horrible. The author is using a simulator though, and if you look at the developer guidelines, apple suggests to keep the "notch" in consideration for full screen content as noted by the "safe area":

https://developer.apple.com/ios/huma...view/iphone-x/



It's up to the third party developers, like youtube, netflix etc, to follow the dev kit guides make sure their content does not get obscured.

Also, look at the aspect ratio of the iPhone X screen. 16:9 HD content will fit inside the display without needing to go edge to edge on the sides:



The blue area is the 16:9 video safe area while the grey area is the AVkit safe area.

In other words, Apple is well aware of the potential notch obfuscation and is doing all they can to make sure devs don't fall victim.

[ASAP]

FYI, my order date got moved up to very beginning of december... check your orders!

[bimmer456]

I got a notification a signature is required, still good to go for 11/3. I will have to go downtown to pick it up.

[jmg]

Originally Posted by bimmer456

I got a notification a signature is required, still good to go for 11/3. I will have to go downtown to pick it up.

You can sign for it electronically through UPS or print out the authorization and leave it on your door.

[bimmer456]

Originally Posted by jmg

You can sign for it electronically through UPS or print out the authorization and leave it on your door.

Would rather not have a $1200 phone left at my door but yes I am aware of the option. If they could send it to the amazon locker that would be awesome though. FedEx should work with Apple and Amazon for deliveries.

[eluded]

Originally Posted by jdr78569

So when you pre-order. When do you actually get it? Is it mailed or picked up?

Should be here tomorrow.

[bimmer456]

FYI, looks like shipping is now 3-4 weeks on apple's site, lending validity to my theory that you will only likely have to wait about 1 week for your phone at the latest, now that supply issues have then worked out regarding the Face ID camera. Would like to know how many of you have already sold iphones at 2x markup, and if anyone is buying at that price, is it worth waiting an extra week or spending $1k more to have it today?

[danniexi]

still checking my UPS and both phones have the destination scan yet neither are out for delivery yet. getting kind of worried.

Originally Posted by bimmer456

FYI, looks like shipping is now 3-4 weeks on apple's site, lending validity to my theory that you will only likely have to wait about 1 week for your phone at the latest, now that supply issues have then worked out regarding the Face ID camera. Would like to know how many of you have already sold iphones at 2x markup, and if anyone is buying at that price, is it worth waiting an extra week or spending $1k more to have it today?

screw that. 3-4 weeks is a massive improvement and if i were not able to get my phone on launch, i would just wait it out. as for the second phone, if my wife is adamant she DOESNT want the phone, i'll just sell it locally with little to no profit. i dont see why anyone would want to pay that much more for something they can get in 2-3 weeks, which is really not bad at all.

[ASAP]

i just played with one and i have to say there was certainly no wow moment, one thing i can say is that it is fast, not sure i like size

[qba335i]

Originally Posted by bimmer456

FYI, looks like shipping is now 3-4 weeks on apple's site, lending validity to my theory that you will only likely have to wait about 1 week for your phone at the latest, now that supply issues have then worked out regarding the Face ID camera. Would like to know how many of you have already sold iphones at 2x markup, and if anyone is buying at that price, is it worth waiting an extra week or spending $1k more to have it today?

Check CL. There are multiple iPhones in Chicago for 100-200 over. You can probably negotiate and get one for +100. Ebay prices also dropped. I wonder how many will cancel after they paid 1-2k extra.


I ordered from BB and there are some reports that they are moving the delivery dates forward. They re-charged my CC yesterday so hopefully I see some activity.

[qba335i]

Originally Posted by ASAP

i just played with one and i have to say there was certainly no wow moment, one thing i can say is that it is fast, not sure i like size

The "not-sponsored" reviews are starting to surface and they tend to agree with you. The screen feels smaller (compared to plus), has some yellow tint and viewing angles are worse.

[yousefnjr]

Originally Posted by qba335i

The "not-sponsored" reviews are starting to surface and they tend to agree with you. The screen feels smaller (compared to plus), has some yellow tint and viewing angles are worse.

The screen is bigger on the X by diagonal, but is actually a good bit narrower than the plus display. Video display is smaller

^^at least according to the sim

[ASAP]

Originally Posted by qba335i

The "not-sponsored" reviews are starting to surface and they tend to agree with you. The screen feels smaller (compared to plus), has some yellow tint and viewing angles are worse.

well for me, its bigger than i'd like a phone to be...

[danniexi]

Originally Posted by ASAP

i just played with one and i have to say there was certainly no wow moment

at the end of the day, it's still an iOS device. the interface, other than a few gestures, is the exactly the same.

i'll probably be excited over the phone for a day, get over it really quick, and go back to spending money on more useless stuff like car parts.

[bimmer456]

Originally Posted by danniexi

at the end of the day, it's still an iOS device. the interface, other than a few gestures, is the exactly the same.

i'll probably be excited over the phone for a day, get over it really quick, and go back to spending money on more useless stuff like car parts.

Seems Apple is now a $900 billion company. Just saw my portfolio spike again this morning on positive earnings.

[theriz]

Originally Posted by danniexi

still checking my UPS and both phones have the destination scan yet neither are out for delivery yet. getting kind of worried.


screw that. 3-4 weeks is a massive improvement and if i were not able to get my phone on launch, i would just wait it out. as for the second phone, if my wife is adamant she DOESNT want the phone, i'll just sell it locally with little to no profit. i dont see why anyone would want to pay that much more for something they can get in 2-3 weeks, which is really not bad at all.

Mine says Destination Scan too. I called Fedex and they seem to think it will deliver before 3:00 like it says... honestly I don't see it happening.

EDIT: as i refresh it... "8:29 am At local FedEx facility"

[shay2nak]

Originally Posted by ASAP

i just played with one and i have to say there was certainly no wow moment, one thing i can say is that it is fast, not sure i like size

yeah, if they make a smaller one or update the SE with this OLED. I will buy 100%.