Apple's Business Model

[ALLSKIING]

I like a phone that actually fits in my hand. Beside a bigger screen I don't see how the S4 is that much better. Not to mention they cheat to get good speed scores: http://gizmodo.com/ugh-samsung-rigged-the-note-3-to-perform-better-in-ben-1438949027

In the end its probably not....Just personal differences I like a lot more....In the end there all phones that do the same thing. I took a good look at the 5s before I bought the S4 and decided to give Apple another chance when the 6 comes out as well.

 

[ctenidae]

Interesting they hired the former Burberry CEO as an EVP- Apple as fashion article, rather than useful hardware?

 

[drjeff]

Interesting they hired the former Burberry CEO as an EVP- Apple as fashion article, rather than useful hardware?

Well for so many people, it is more of a social status symbol than an actual functioning tool for what they really need it for, so I guess on some level, this move does make sense

 

[Glenn]

Yeah I'm up for renewal but iOS 7 runs pretty nice on the 4S so I'm going to try to hold out. It's close to having a new phone.

That's how I feel with it running my 5...it's a lot different and I like how it works.

Bigger screen: Wouldn't be surprised if that's in the works for the 6. I could see slightly bigger than the 5/5S but nothing phabletesque.

 

[o3jeff]

Has anyone used one of those extended battery case or charger/battery packs, comments?

 

[wa-loaf]

Has anyone used one of those extended battery case or charger/battery packs, comments?

I had one for my old 3Gs, worked pretty good, but didn't fit well. I took it on a trip to the Philippines and it kept the phone alive for the whole trip so I could watch movies.

New iPad event today and maybe updated laptops too.

 

[o3jeff]

I had one for my old 3Gs, worked pretty good, but didn't fit well. I took it on a trip to the Philippines and it kept the phone alive for the whole trip so I could watch movies.

New iPad event today and maybe updated laptops too.

Looking towards something like this so I can also use it on my next phone since you guys talked me into waiting until the 6 comes out.
http://www.amazon.com/New-Trent-iCa...TF8&colid=2L0DNI35IVQOF&coliid=I2VM6JNT4PY8JJ

 

[wa-loaf]

Looking towards something like this so I can also use it on my next phone since you guys talked me into waiting until the 6 comes out.
http://www.amazon.com/New-Trent-iCa...TF8&colid=2L0DNI35IVQOF&coliid=I2VM6JNT4PY8JJ

That looks cool, can recharge anything with a usb cord.

 

[BackLoafRiver]

Has anyone used one of those extended battery case or charger/battery packs, comments?

I have two; a mophie powerstation (http://www.mophie.com/shop/iphone-5/powerstation-smart-phones-tablets) and the Juice Pack Air that I received as a gift.

I carry the Powerstation with me when I know I won't be near an outlet for some time. It isn't very big so it just goes in the girlfriends bag or in my man-purse.

I still have the Juice Pack in its case. I haven't even bothered opening it as the Powerstation does what I need it to. Charges pretty fast. I didn't like the concept of the Air leaving my screen exposed. I suck at being careful so I don't want to take my Otterbox off.

 

[o3jeff]

I have two; a mophie powerstation (http://www.mophie.com/shop/iphone-5/powerstation-smart-phones-tablets) and the Juice Pack Air that I received as a gift.

I carry the Powerstation with me when I know I won't be near an outlet for some time. It isn't very big so it just goes in the girlfriends bag or in my man-purse.

I still have the Juice Pack in its case. I haven't even bothered opening it as the Powerstation does what I need it to. Charges pretty fast. I didn't like the concept of the Air leaving my screen exposed. I suck at being careful so I don't want to take my Otterbox off.

How long does it take for it to recharge the iPhone? How does it work in the cold? Looking to get one for hiking.

 

[BackLoafRiver]

Haven't tried it in the cold yet. It takes about 15 - 20 minute to go from flat dead to charged.

 

[o3jeff]

Haven't tried it in the cold yet. It takes about 15 - 20 minute to go from flat dead to charged.

Thanks for the info!

 

[BackLoafRiver]

FWIW - it does take a super long time to charge the actual Powerstation.

 

[o3jeff]

FWIW - it does take a super long time to charge the actual Powerstation.

I did read that in some of the reviews, but also read it will hold a charge for a while when not being used.