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Old Sep 14, 2015 | 08:59 AM
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6S ordered too!
Are you still buying my 6 plus and Ipad because 4 others want it. Let me know.
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Old Sep 14, 2015 | 09:00 AM
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Anyone first in line at the Apple store?
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Old Sep 14, 2015 | 09:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Whiskers
Are you still buying my 6 plus and Ipad because 4 others want it. Let me know.
Plus is for the GF's mom so yup! I would have PMed you if otherwise kind sir
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Old Sep 14, 2015 | 09:07 AM
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I have a 6s plus on order and two reserved. lol
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Old Sep 14, 2015 | 09:08 AM
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Plus is for the GF's mom so yup! I would have PMed you if otherwise kind sir
Sweet! I also have a 5 if anyone wants it for $100.
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Old Sep 14, 2015 | 03:20 PM
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Just received my New2Me 5S from T-Mobile.
Looks brand new.
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Old Sep 14, 2015 | 03:27 PM
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Good lord picking out the best plan / buying options is a real PITA these days.
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Old Sep 14, 2015 | 03:57 PM
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Silver 6S 64 GB reserved at Apple store, going to try out this upgrade program they offer.
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Old Sep 14, 2015 | 06:46 PM
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2007-2011
OG iPhone, 3GS

2011-2015
Galaxy Nexus, Moto X 2013, Note 4

2015-???
iPhone 6S Plus

I'm back home! Please treat me well, iPhone

Just realized after my first iPhone, all I've ever had were plastic phones.
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Old Sep 15, 2015 | 10:53 AM
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Alright so I finally sat down and looked at all the options. I *think* we will stick with AT&T since I still get a 20% discount for 'working at Honeywell'.

$100/month for 15GB shared data, two lines at $15 each, and then the NEXT plans being $31 for a 6S 64GB and $35 for a 6S+ 64GB.

Totaling ~$180 a month.

Does that look about right to all of you already on a similar plan?
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Old Sep 15, 2015 | 10:57 AM
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I bought one to be shipped to me on the 25 and reserved two just for the hell of it. Anyone want to buy two Iphone 6s Pluses ?
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Old Sep 15, 2015 | 12:25 PM
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Got my number ported to my TMobile phone. Good to go. I love that it supports Wifi calling. Mobile calls from my house no longer sound like
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Old Sep 15, 2015 | 12:39 PM
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Originally Posted by maharajamd
Alright so I finally sat down and looked at all the options. I *think* we will stick with AT&T since I still get a 20% discount for 'working at Honeywell'.

$100/month for 15GB shared data, two lines at $15 each, and then the NEXT plans being $31 for a 6S 64GB and $35 for a 6S+ 64GB.

Totaling ~$180 a month.

Does that look about right to all of you already on a similar plan?
Yes that's my plan too. 100GB for 15GB and $15 each line. I own my phone outright though. I get a 25% off from my job from 2008.
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Old Sep 15, 2015 | 02:45 PM
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^Cool. That's what we are going to do. I'll miss my unlimited but frankly I'd rather have 10 fast gigs than 5 and being throttled. Fuckers.

My buddy who works at ATT said wait and just go into a smaller store on the 25th.
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Old Sep 15, 2015 | 02:47 PM
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Kinda excited about this too. New iOS 9 feature

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Old Sep 15, 2015 | 02:49 PM
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^been an Android feature since inception i believe...


But definitely glad iOS is implementing it too!
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Old Sep 15, 2015 | 02:50 PM
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<p>
Originally Posted by thoiboi
^<strong>been an Android feature since inception i believe</strong>... <img alt="" src="images/smilies/emot-laugh.gif" title="Snicker" /> But definitely glad iOS is implementing it too!
</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p></p>
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Old Sep 15, 2015 | 03:00 PM
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Originally Posted by thoiboi
^been an Android feature since inception i believe...


But definitely glad iOS is implementing it too!
Originally Posted by Flipster23
<p></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p></p>
It's just nice to see. It seems as if Apple is trying to add more and more functionality, whereas Android is trying to make things more simplified and cohesive. Both OS's started off at opposite ends of the spectrum, now they're gradually gravitating towards the middle.
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Old Sep 15, 2015 | 03:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Costco
It's just nice to see. It seems as if Apple is trying to add more and more functionality, whereas Android is trying to make things more simplified and cohesive. Both OS's started off at opposite ends of the spectrum, now they're gradually gravitating towards the middle.
of course! I agree completely. I've always hated the Android v. Apple or Mac v. Windows debates.. Just a bunch of damn fanboys trying to outnerd each other.. My whole premise has always been: use the tool that best fits YOUR needs..

I'm glad that they're both becoming better for the status quo...
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Old Sep 15, 2015 | 03:21 PM
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Originally Posted by maharajamd
^Cool. That's what we are going to do. I'll miss my unlimited but frankly I'd rather have 10 fast gigs than 5 and being throttled. Fuckers.

My buddy who works at ATT said wait and just go into a smaller store on the 25th.
^The only thing is if you buy a phone with the old pricing structure where the purchase price was $200 for a $600 iPhone, they'll raise your per line fee from $15 to $40. I think you're on Next so not an issue.
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Old Sep 15, 2015 | 03:23 PM
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Android is still a convoluted fragmented OS. Unless you're a POWER user...I don't see why anyone would deal with that crap.

Edit: ^Yea you save money per line by doing Next.
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Old Sep 15, 2015 | 03:32 PM
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^Actually I don't have Next and still pay $15. My next phone I'll just buy outright and probably an older model ~$400. Likely another fragmented phone
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Old Sep 15, 2015 | 03:36 PM
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If you BYOD I think it's $15 per line like the Next. I just don't feel like dropping $1400 on phones right now.

Have fun going to the dark side.
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Old Sep 15, 2015 | 03:36 PM
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Originally Posted by maharajamd
Android is still a convoluted fragmented OS.
Yup. I've had devices on both platforms, phones and tablets. Android's update cycle is the most troubling. Nothing is guaranteed, even with a Nexus device (Google/Android's own product)

Unless you're a POWER user...I don't see why anyone would deal with that crap.
That said, it's not just for power users. I know tons of Android users that don't tinker at all. It's mostly about choice. When I went from an OG iPhone to a 3GS, other than the feel in hand and the speed, it felt like I mostly bought the same phone again, despite the 2 year gap. We shall see how I feel after a year with the new iPhone.

As mentioned, there's a device for everyone though. It does speak volumes for Apple given how many people have bought that one phone they offer (now two). Much easier to optimize everything when you design the software and hardware.
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Old Sep 15, 2015 | 03:40 PM
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<p>
Originally Posted by maharajamd
If you BYOD I think it's $15 per line like the Next. I just don't feel like dropping $1400 on phones right now. Have fun going to the dark side. <img alt="" src="images/smilies/smile.gif" title="Smile" />
</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Doom already has Android.</p>
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Old Sep 15, 2015 | 03:42 PM
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<p>The Android update cycle is horrible. But if you buy it directly from the manu IE: Moto you won't have to wait for approval on the update from the carrier.</p>
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Old Sep 15, 2015 | 03:50 PM
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<p>Or instead of waiting for updates you can root it and run custom ROMs and Kernels like Cyanogenmod </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>But I guess then again, I fall into the &quot;power user&quot; category... &nbsp;I always jailbreak my iPhone too..</p>
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Old Sep 15, 2015 | 04:01 PM
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<p>I used to be a &quot;Power User&quot; too then I guess.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Just don't have time anymore... which is why I'm thinking on just going back to Iphone... I'm not all into my phone like I used to be.</p>
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Old Sep 15, 2015 | 04:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Flipster23
<p>The Android update cycle is horrible. But if you buy it directly from the manu IE: Moto you won't have to wait for approval on the update from the carrier.</p>
The wait list for buying a Nexus 6 from Motorola was way worse than even when iPhones were backordered at their worst.

Originally Posted by thoiboi
<p>Or instead of waiting for updates you can root it and run custom ROMs and Kernels like Cyanogenmod </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>But I guess then again, I fall into the &quot;power user&quot; category... &nbsp;I always jailbreak my iPhone too..</p>
I rooted my Nexus devices. I boned myself by getting an AT&T Note 4. Can't update, can't root Lollipop.

All my iPhones were JB'd too
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Old Sep 15, 2015 | 04:58 PM
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the Android thread is leaking
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Old Sep 15, 2015 | 08:41 PM
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Apple: iPhone News and Discussion Thread

How about that iOS 9?? <br /><br /><br />I'm excited to get it with my 6S and connect apple pay with my discover card to get 10% cash back...
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Old Sep 16, 2015 | 07:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Flipster23
<p></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Doom already has Android.</p>
Yes sir. After JB'ed iPhone 4 gave me too many problems got a Note 2 refurb for $1 with a 2 year. When that crapped out after 2 years, Asurion insurance gave me a new Note 4 with a $100 deductible I honestly switched because iOS at the time was too restrictive vs JB'ed and Android had already a lot of those features without rooting. I understand Windows has even more customization but it's lack of 3rd party support held me back. If iOS opened it up some instead of being stubborn IMO, then I'd happily come back.
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Old Sep 16, 2015 | 09:33 AM
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iOS 9 is today right?


I'll wait until later before updating. Let the other suckers out there deal with 0-day bugs.
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<p>AT&T won't slow down unlimited data users until they hit 22GB</p><p>!!!!</p>
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Old Sep 16, 2015 | 09:46 AM
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Originally Posted by maharajamd
^Cool. That's what we are going to do. I'll miss my unlimited but frankly I'd rather have 10 fast gigs than 5 and being throttled. Fuckers.

My buddy who works at ATT said wait and just go into a smaller store on the 25th.
AT&T won't slow down unlimited data users until they hit 22GB
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Old Sep 16, 2015 | 10:03 AM
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Excellent
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Old Sep 16, 2015 | 10:06 AM
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I had uMlimited but with the slower data speeds even before throttling and it costs more than mobile share, it's not worth it anymore. (One line)
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Old Sep 16, 2015 | 10:11 AM
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<p>Yea now I'm unsure about what to do. Lol</p>
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Old Sep 16, 2015 | 11:15 AM
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Worth it for me, I avg 10-15gb/month.
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Old Sep 16, 2015 | 11:26 AM
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<p>I usually use a lot as well. But lately once I've gone over 5GB the throttle is so bad I just stop what I'm doing.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>We'll go in and see what can be done.</p>
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