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Old Sep 10, 2013 | 12:59 PM
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Guys, we put all the gimmicks of Samsung's phone into our phone, but let's forget about poking fun at them for having gimmicks because ours is not gimmicks, it's new camera innovation!
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Old Sep 10, 2013 | 12:59 PM
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Old Sep 10, 2013 | 01:01 PM
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Where's the NFC?
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Old Sep 10, 2013 | 01:02 PM
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I know the samsung shoots 120fps...but does it allow for selective speed ramping as this apparently does? (I honestly dont know)...because that is actually a big deal, coming from the film world.

And the being able to use the fingerprint sensor to not only secure your phone but to authenticate for purchases...

Also...I like the idea of the two tone flash, we'll see how it really works.

The secondary processor for motion...awesome.

People can hate and bitch all they want, but you can't say apple didn't "innovate" this time around.
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Old Sep 10, 2013 | 01:02 PM
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Originally Posted by swoosh
are you serious?

these features are nothing new....they have been out there and is just a little software "upgrade" if you will....

Apple always holds back features....the first iphone only allowed for taking pix and not videos....in the next iphone (3G) they said "now you can take videos" whereas even the dumbest motorola phone had video capability....

I am surprised at how apple fans are surprised at the new surprising features....
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Old Sep 10, 2013 | 01:03 PM
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Originally Posted by TSXy Luster
Where's the NFC?
There was never going to be NFC...apple has stated multiple times the tech is not there yet. both security and implementation.

The phones have airdrop...no need to make your phones "hump" each other.
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Old Sep 10, 2013 | 01:03 PM
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Originally Posted by TSXy Luster
Guys, we put all the gimmicks of Samsung's phone into our phone, but let's forget about poking fun at them for having gimmicks because ours is not gimmicks, it's new camera innovation!
Let me correct you before Sarlacc comes in and tries to explain the difference between upgrades, innovations and updates

well the IMO the iphone 5C is worthless....the Iphone 5s is decent with the 64bit processor and the fingerprint scanner....

all my laptops have a fingerprint scanner but i never use it....

it will be funny if you cant use your thumb as a 'finger' and you have you use your index finger....it will make the phone a 2 hand operating phone, worse than the 6.3" Samsung Mega LOL

and if you are working on the car and slit your finger, well you wont be able use this "innovative" feature until the finger heals up LOL

EDIT: shit...he is here....
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Old Sep 10, 2013 | 01:03 PM
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Finger print not stored on apple servers or in the cloud.

SMART MOVE!
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Old Sep 10, 2013 | 01:04 PM
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Originally Posted by TSXy Luster
Where's the NFC?
on an Android device
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Old Sep 10, 2013 | 01:04 PM
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16GB $199, 32GB is $299 and 64GB is $399 on contract. cases are $49 each
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Old Sep 10, 2013 | 01:06 PM
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Actually, 2003 introduced the Compaq ipaq which had the fingerprint sensor as well.


Windows Mobile was so far ahead of it's time.
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Old Sep 10, 2013 | 01:06 PM
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uhhhh no pre-orders for the 5s????
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Old Sep 10, 2013 | 01:06 PM
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WOW....$400 after a 2 year contract....now that is really "break through"

coz after you get this phone, you wont be able to afford anything for 2 years LOL....

I dont think this is an upgrade from the iphone5....guess we will wait for the new one....
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Old Sep 10, 2013 | 01:08 PM
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Keeping 4S around? Thought it would've been 5, 5C, and 5S
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Old Sep 10, 2013 | 01:08 PM
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I'll say it again...just because you put some feature into a piece of tech, doesnt mean it was done well.

Apple may usually come later to the game, but the implement the features better.

Swoosh...now you're starting to sound like a whiner and hater.
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Old Sep 10, 2013 | 01:08 PM
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The only new thing shown was the 64-bit processor by AMD. That is definitely the first time it is shown on a phone.
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Old Sep 10, 2013 | 01:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Sarlacc
uhhhh no pre-orders for the 5s????
I think there will be.
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Old Sep 10, 2013 | 01:08 PM
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Don't understand keeping the 4S and not the 5. Would have allowed to start phasing out the 3.5" screen.
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Old Sep 10, 2013 | 01:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Moog-Type-S
Finger print not stored on apple servers or in the cloud.

SMART MOVE!
It's uploaded to the NSA
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Old Sep 10, 2013 | 01:09 PM
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Originally Posted by swoosh
WOW....$400 after a 2 year contract....now that is really "break through"

coz after you get this phone, you wont be able to afford anything for 2 years LOL....
Stop be a fucking retard. The 64gb was always 399....the 32gb before it was 399 when that was the top memory.

The price is nothing new.

Fuck go cry into your pillow so we all dont have to hear it.
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Old Sep 10, 2013 | 01:10 PM
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Sarlacc....sorry buddy, I just got in a silly mood....

am not a hater, am just disappointed....I was really hoping to see something new....I know you did mentioned something new doesnt not mean innovating on every device...but i dont think there has been anything new (other than upgraded camera and shooting modes) in the previous 3 years (make it 4, hoping the iPhone6 will come out with something nice)....
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Old Sep 10, 2013 | 01:11 PM
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Don't really know you, or care to argue with you Sarlacc, but the problem is not what you are stating. The problem is that Apple always tell everyone that they are the first ones to do it. While it may be true for the 64-bit processor, everything else is false. Just calling it by a different name or putting the letter "i" in front of it, does not mean they invented it - just the name. If they acknowledged the tech and told people they were making it better, then it wouldn't be so painful to watch.
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Old Sep 10, 2013 | 01:11 PM
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The 5 is gonna be that rare-bird apple device.
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Old Sep 10, 2013 | 01:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Moog-Type-S
I think there will be.
All they said was the 5C will have pre-orders on the 13th and both go on sale on the 20th.

I wonder if they expect the 5C to out sell the S this time around.


And if the morons havent paid attention...the 5C was primarily created for the Chinese market...because of they operate over there....notice how they just had to point out the first time sales in China for release day...
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Old Sep 10, 2013 | 01:11 PM
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and at you getting pissed at my comments....only means, they have some weight in them....

am actually eager to see people spend $400 on that device....hardcore fans YO !!!
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Old Sep 10, 2013 | 01:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Sarlacc
uhhhh no pre-orders for the 5s????
MacRumors says pre-orders Friday, Sept. 13. Available Sept. 20.... though no mention of which.... 5C or 5S
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Old Sep 10, 2013 | 01:13 PM
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Fingerprint thing is cool, faster processor is good, worth going from 5 to 5s, not sure.
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Old Sep 10, 2013 | 01:13 PM
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Originally Posted by TSXy Luster
Don't really know you, or care to argue with you Sarlacc, but the problem is not what you are stating. The problem is that Apple always tell everyone that they are the first ones to do it. While it may be true for the 64-bit processor, everything else is false. Just calling it by a different name or putting the letter "i" in front of it, does not mean they invented it - just the name. If they acknowledged the tech and told people they were making it better, then it wouldn't be so painful to watch.
1) its called marketing

2) you dont think the other companies dont pull that crap?

You guys are just haters because there is a company that knows how to do it on a grander scale and generate excitement for it.

You all just like to sit there and yell at people how you had to walk 10 miles to school in the snow with no shoes.

Wake the fuck up.
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Old Sep 10, 2013 | 01:14 PM
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Nice updates, nothing awe-striking about any of them at this point. I do like the fingerprint sensor, I enjoy using it on my laptop.

I'm very much hoping for a 4.5" or 4.7" device next year. That would make me jump back.

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Old Sep 10, 2013 | 01:14 PM
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Sarlacc....sorry buddy, I just got in a silly mood....

am not a hater, am just disappointed....I was really hoping to see something new....I know you did mentioned something new doesnt not mean innovating on every device...but i dont think there has been anything new (other than upgraded camera and shooting modes) in the previous 3 years (make it 4, hoping the iPhone6 will come out with something nice)....
You don't give a fuck about something new, you're a FANdriod and you're trolling.
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Old Sep 10, 2013 | 01:15 PM
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MacRumors says pre-orders Friday, Sept. 13. Available Sept. 20.... though no mention of which.... 5C or 5S
The specifically mentioned the 5C for the 13th...engadget live feed.


Now on apples site....5S is available to order on the 20th.
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Old Sep 10, 2013 | 01:16 PM
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Originally Posted by AZuser
It's uploaded to the NSA
No, they load it for you!
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Old Sep 10, 2013 | 01:17 PM
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Old Sep 10, 2013 | 01:17 PM
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Originally Posted by swoosh
and at you getting pissed at my comments....only means, they have some weight in them....

am actually eager to see people spend $400 on that device....hardcore fans YO !!!
What weight? That you're being a dumbass kind of weight?

The price of the phones is nothing new...never has been.

I paid $600 for the original iphone on release day. I dont remember what I paid for the 3G...I paid $399 for the 32gb 4, 3 years ago...And I'll pay for the 64gb for me and my wife for these phones.

Why...because we take a lot of photos/videos of our toddlers with it, the memory will be nice.
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Old Sep 10, 2013 | 01:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Sarlacc
The specifically mentioned the 5C for the 13th...engadget live feed.


Now on apples site....5S is available to order on the 20th.
Order 5S or walk in to the store on the 20th?

Why no pre-order?
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Old Sep 10, 2013 | 01:18 PM
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Only noteworthy things for me were Touch ID, M7 processor, and multiple photos burst and analyzing for best photo
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Old Sep 10, 2013 | 01:18 PM
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Where's the NFC?
Where can you use it??? I've never seen a single effing place that will accept it!
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Old Sep 10, 2013 | 01:19 PM
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<--- gonna get the 5S.

Gotta sell my 5.....AT&T coverage at my new place SUCKS!!!!

Gonna go back to verizon.
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Old Sep 10, 2013 | 01:19 PM
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NFC is a little more relevant in Europe but not too much to want it.
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Old Sep 10, 2013 | 01:19 PM
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Suckers. Waited for nothing.
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