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Iphone 4, 4s or 5?

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Treblegrogg
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Ok, so i searchbarred and nothing came up so i was wondering is it worth the extra couple of hundred $ to get a 5 rather than 4s? also anyone here who has a 5 what are your thoughts on them?

Thanks
Jan 8 2013 6:03AM
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7springsprod
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Nothing noticeably better about the 5 than the 4 other than the screen size. I still dont see a difference in performance. (Except 4g, 4g is fucking fast)
Jan 8 2013 6:43AM
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PeppermillReno
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Get the samsung galaxy note 2.

I got that shit today its fucking ILL. Screens nice and big. But its skinny and light. Its baller I had the same phone for 3 years and am glad I waited to get a touch screen that is nice and big and with the awesome screen I can watch movies and shit and its bomb.

Think it just came out might be pricey if you don't change carriers or are eligible for an upgrade. I didn't mind droppin 3 bills but I woudn't have spent the 7 it costs retail. Nice to have the second generation too so I get more memory and a faster phone cause I think the smaller samsung was better than the first galaxy note.

And that smaller samsung is way bigger than the iphone too. iphone is fuckin tiny don't waste ur $.
Jan 8 2013 7:04AM
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JWeinstock
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yes. one of my friends has the 5 and holy shit LTE is so fast. i would not go down to a 4 but you could get a 4s
Jan 8 2013 7:05AM
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whoa-dere
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get the lambo phone
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Jan 8 2013 7:17AM
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PeppermillReno
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Don't listen to anyone who tells you to get an iphone the galaxy note 2 shits on everything don't waste ur paper read some reviews of it noone gives it a bad one.
Jan 8 2013 7:40AM
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IanAvery-Leaf
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you pay the exact same amount for a 2 year contract, so you might as well get the 5. I didn't notice too much of a performance difference 4S -> 5 but I'm lovin the battery life, 4" screen and LTE, it's worth it
Jan 8 2013 8:37AM
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nacho.steez
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4 has the a4 chip with 3g
4s has a5 chip with 3g
5 has a6 chip with 4g

im not sure about those but the 5 is much faster but $100 more for the same size
Jan 8 2013 8:40AM
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IanAvery-Leaf
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and to the people suggesting the gigantic Note2: sorry but me and many others enjoy being able to use your phone with one hand
Jan 8 2013 8:40AM
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nacho.steez
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unless you like carrying a tv in your pocket
Jan 8 2013 8:43AM
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PeppermillReno
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Damn u like using a tiny little touch screen?

I couldn't be happier I stuck with blackberry for 3 years and waited until something reasonable sized was released with nice strong hardware. This thing isn't big at all even though it looks massive next to a tiny i phone.

Im a big dude but I don't have that large hands, my hand is bigger than the phone still, its light and skinny. If you are going to use a smart phone for the stuff it does (obviously you are or you'd have a 10 buck prepaid) and basically have your phone be a computer wouldn't you want a decent size screen?

IDK I phones would be like having a tiny dick and having to jerk off with tweezers. Huge waste.


Get the Note 2 its the future you don't want the small ass shit. You can use it with one hand.
Jan 8 2013 9:38AM
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Mr.Luke
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iPhone 5 is a lot more durable. Since the back is almost all metal, and some new design it shits on the 4 for durability

Jan 8 2013 9:40AM
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Laurent.
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@TahoeRondo, your argumentation skills are flawed and pretty much revolve around a rather personal choice, also considering that the OP has his mind set on devices that do not feature a very large screen so I highly doubts he wants a phone so big it needs it's own time zone.
Jan 8 2013 9:51AM
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railbomber
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emphasizing
Jan 8 2013 9:55AM
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Mtougas
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get the 6 man. then you will be the cool kid
Jan 8 2013 10:28AM
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uosdwiSrjewoH
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a phone is one of the investments i think is worth the extra cash. this is something you're probably going to be using a whole lot, every single day for the next three years. if you already have a 4, or a 4S, it's not worth spending hundreds of bucks to upgrade something that works perfectly, but if you're starting fresh, i think it's kind of dumb to buy an inferior phone just to save a hundred bucks, which in the long run you'll probably regret.
Jan 8 2013 10:35AM
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RawrRawrRob
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4S
Jan 8 2013 11:21AM
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Randy_Quench
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4 is so cheap right now I dont see why anyone is bothering to spend the extra on a 4s or a 5. my iphone 4 has lasted 2 years now and the only difference between it and my friends is I cant talk to that bitch siri.
Jan 8 2013 11:58AM
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kyle.m
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go with the 5 may as well, faster and runs on the new network. No glass back is nice as well.
Jan 8 2013 1:58PM
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Black.Bird
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If you want something else than an iPhone, wait for Blackberry 10 coming out in 22 days.. It's going to be a sick phone rumored to be called the z10.
Jan 8 2013 2:00PM
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Stickity
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amd better processors among other hardware differences. but the 5 just feels awkward and is terribly proportioned. i like my 4s a lot
Jan 8 2013 2:40PM
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IanAvery-Leaf
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haha nah you don't know what you're talking about
Jan 8 2013 4:18PM
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Treblegrogg
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Thanks and +k for helpful replies/sugggestions. And yea i would probably prefer something that would fit into my pockets so iphone 5 would be the biggest screen size i'd go for.

Jan 8 2013 5:52PM
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Rafiki
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i'd still say go for a 4s. they're relatively inexpensive right now, and the little extras that it comes with over the 4 (siri, panorama camera, etc.) are nice to have. i also love the weight of the 4/4s, i think 5's just feel flimsy. just my $0.02
Jan 8 2013 6:02PM
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Randy_Quench
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defend your purchase all you want, you spent either 100 extra for siri and "a faster processor." or 250 or whatever it costs for a iphone 5. when the iphone 4 is free with an upgrade.

I have never been in a position where my iphone 4 wasn't reliable or fast enough to do its job.

that being said I do know what Im talking about when I say I can't justify spending what it costs to upgrade when what is free is good enough for me.
Jan 8 2013 6:30PM
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Stose
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Is the 5 better? Yes for sure. Is it worth the extra $, it's kinda up to the individual
Jan 8 2013 6:31PM
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Dustin.
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That's because they buy iPhones in a year and a half when their Samsung shits the bed.
Jan 8 2013 6:37PM
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t-roy
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wait 6 months...i heard there is a 5s coming out this summer so the 5 will get cheaper.


Jan 8 2013 6:47PM
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Inline.
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Here's the official comparison page if you were looking for the exact specs: http://www.apple.com/iphone/compare-iphones/
Jan 8 2013 6:50PM
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90053
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haha +k
Jan 8 2013 6:58PM
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gotti
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Five is a lot lighter its surprising. I have it and every time i pick up a 4 the screen feels so tiny. Also LTE itself is worth the extra hundo. It really depends how much you like having the new technology or the old.
Jan 8 2013 7:00PM
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Wallisch_pl
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You sound like a fucking retard, it's not even big at all, unless you have like fucking midget hands or something
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Jan 8 2013 7:02PM
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Randy_Quench
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Im gonna agree with ski.the.east on that one.. thing is massive. the guys thumb in that pic will never reach across the whole phone.
Jan 8 2013 7:11PM
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IanAvery-Leaf
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When I say you don't know what your talking about I'm referring to you saying there's no difference between the phones besides Siri. Many misinformed people use that argument and its dumb. If you used an iPhone 5 for a day you would realize all the differences.

and your cost comparison is also dumb. A 2 year contract with let's say an average of $100 a month is gonna be $2400....so an extra $200 to get the 5 over getting an outdated, significantly slower phone for "free", is well worth it
Jan 8 2013 8:19PM
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IanAvery-Leaf
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hahaha you've got to be kidding me dude...Calling me a retard when that fucking half phone-half tablet is dwarfing that guys hands
Jan 8 2013 8:20PM
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Laurent.
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You best be joking, that thing is large enough to seat a family of six for dinner.

I would rather enjoy to being able to easily use my phone with one hand and reach from one end of the screen to the other with my thumb.
Jan 8 2013 8:25PM
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accualyisdolan
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4s or galaxy note
Jan 8 2013 8:27PM
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Randy_Quench
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If you look at the link the guy posted earlier, there is noticeably the slightest difference between 4 and 4s. A few better camera features, Siri, and a chip that says 5 instead of 4 on it to name the biggest changes.
I will agree with you on the 5 being a little more noticeably different but still it does the same shit a tiny bit faster. Apple wants people like you to think there is a massive world changing difference when slight altercations to past technology is what's making them millions.
I'm not going to defend my price points because what 200$ is to you is entirely different to me, so I will enjoy my 200 in gas to go skiing and my shorter-screened, slightly slower phone.
Jan 8 2013 8:29PM
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Steve-Brown
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droid dna
it's 2 or 3X as fast as the samsung galaxy sIII
and it's just dope as fuck, my papa got one
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Jan 8 2013 8:30PM
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Steve-Brown
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smaller than the note
bigger than the SIII
Jan 8 2013 8:31PM
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PeppermillReno
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Well, I waited to jump to android/Samsung until there was something that took a nice steamy dump on iphones I wasn't going to get a new blackberry but it was ok. If it shits out I'll use the insurance. Its usually worth the copayment to get a fresh new one and you can always sell the shitted out one for something

Galaxy Note 1 was shitty compared to S3. S3 wasn't as big as it. Galaxy Note 2 is top dog. Iphone people are butthurt and won't admit it. Ya ok you want to watch a movie on that tiny ass screen.

I mean if you are sitting down at all its extremely easy to use the note 2 with one hand its only if you are maybe jogging or whatever that you might want two hands on it.

Aren't you fucking embarrassed to play a game or watch some streams on something that tiny? Its like arguing that a 20 inch TV is better than a 40.
Jan 8 2013 8:57PM
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DeRizzo
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I have a 4S and I can't find anything wrong with it at all. I love it
Jan 8 2013 9:00PM
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Laurent.
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I have the feeling you are desperately compensating for something.
Jan 8 2013 9:02PM
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Wallisch_pl
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you're exaggerating way too much, that's the point, I mean..really, way too much
Jan 8 2013 9:22PM
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PeppermillReno
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No...

I actually haven't cared about having a cool phone for 10 years (10+ years ago I remember buying that first small ass nokia and it was tiny and really durable you could throw it and shit and it wouldn't break) Ironically the opposite. Once they got fancy color screens I stopped caring and rocked whatever. Phones were too small to do cool shit on I just had a PSP for games and stuff. Then just wanted a keyboard for easy texting a few years ago.

Now there is one that shits on everything else (due to being a size worth watching movies on) I am trying to stop this kid from wasting his money.

Like I said the last time I cared about having a good phone was getting that awesome small ass nokia 10-11 years ago that phone was badass been out of the cool phone race for a while.

Iphones are too small.
Jan 8 2013 9:27PM
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Shukovski
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You make yourself look like a fool with your opinion.

Also if all you care about is screen size you should get the 6.1 Huawei Ascend Mate.

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Jan 8 2013 9:35PM
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Wallisch_pl
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hyperbole
Jan 8 2013 9:39PM
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whoa-dere
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note 2 has features to make it no harder to use one handed than smaller phones
Jan 8 2013 9:46PM
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Shukovski
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I have had a note, and yes it was sorta of usable in one hand but then you were met with problems:

It's not comfortable to hold and use with one hand.

And to use one handed operation they have had to implent these extra features, that are not easily accisbile and usable.

Yes I know the pinch to zoom shortcut on keyboard but it doesn't imrpove the usability.

It's annoying as hell.
Jan 8 2013 9:57PM
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PeppermillReno
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Its not out. Screens hardly bigger but the phone itself is. There is clearly a limit when it gets to be too big. Note 2 isn't though its perfect size. Doesn't look stupid either. Huwei might be a tad too big.

I'd consider the Huawei one if it was second generation. Note 1 sucks and is a piece of shit. Note 2 is bettter than the S3 and you get the awesome screen.

The Iphone is tiny. You are making yourself look really butthurt for not acknowledging the screen being too small. (Ya ok you want to watch a tv show or movie on that little thing.) When iphone5 first came out everyone was complaining about that.

Anyways I am hardly an expert just someone who waited until there was something worth stepping up for. Which is why I am trying to help this dude out so he doesn't waste his dough.

Read the reviews online of people who don't suck off apple or android most are tech geeks who have had both phones. Compare them in the store. You won't want that little ass thing.
Jan 8 2013 10:22PM
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IanAvery-Leaf
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I don't care what some guy posted earlier, I spent a year with a 4S and now that I have a 5 I notice a difference in performance on just about everything you can do on the phone. Especially the fact that the battery lasts a full day now instead of a pathetic 4-5 hours. Even that alone makes it worth it.
"a few better camera features"? the cameras on the 4 -> 4S/5 arn't even comparable, you literally don't have to wait for anything unlike the slow 4 which takes like 5-7 seconds to even open
"apple wants people like you to think there is a massive world changing difference" no...not at all. I fully understand the differences and feel that it is worth ~$2600 not 2400 to have an outdated phone, not sure where your getting the $200 from...

Jan 8 2013 10:46PM
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