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Sep 30, 2012 | 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Ws6kid.

So has this turned into iphone VS S3 thread?

It did indeed. I'm not sure if thats partially from my posts, or what..lol. Seems everything iPhone 5 related turns into an iPhone vs GS3 ordeal.

Oct 1, 2012 | 02:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Jake Spoon

I received my iPhone 5 on 9/21, but have not started using it yet. Still undecided if it's worth moving up from the 4S. One thing I know for certain: The iPhone 5 is step backward from an aesthetics standpoint. The 4 was a much more refined, beautiful device. The 5, especially in black, isn't all that attractive and doesn't look like it will wear well.

I think I'm either going to swap it for a white one or just keep the 4S.

Sell it but I am not an iPhone fan but I've had them all. The 5 is their best device thus far, not revolutionary but the best so far from every standpoint. The new connector was inevitable and the new design is a unibody, not separate panels like on the 4/4S. The internals are a lot smaller which allows for a larger battery. The bigger screen isn't anything special but at least it is bigger. The camera is the same, a new cover doesn't make it any better. The speakers on the bottom are now enclosed instead of the mesh, and the 3 mics aren't bad at all. The black version is not the way to go as the black trim will scratch through silver. The white version is the one I had that I traded off (after reviewing/using it for a few days) and it was better than the black one. From the pictures the black one looks better but I will argue that the 5 is a step backwards, it's a step forwards but not a leap. I personally like Android and I couldn't care if Apple fell on their faces lol but I can't deny it's a good device with great build quality.

Oct 1, 2012 | 10:31 AM

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The only legit response I can see to purchasing an IPhone 5...

" I purchased it for the unique operating system preference NOT just the hardware upgrade from my IPhone 4S."

I impatiently waited too long like other Apple users.

After side by side in person comparison...

Iphone 5 did not deliver vs. the competition just like the Iphone 4S.

I personally chose the Samsung Galaxy S3.

How anyone can justify purchasing the IPhone 5 vs. competition is mind boggling to me.

My opinion:

Operating System: iOS 6 vs. Android 4.1 Jelly Bean (personal preference)

Hardware: Iphone 5 vs. Samsung S3 (superior)

Oct 1, 2012 | 10:37 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Ws6kid.

So has this turned into iphone VS S3 thread?

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Originally Posted by bill12690

It did indeed. I'm not sure if thats partially from my posts, or what..lol. Seems everything iPhone 5 related turns into an iPhone vs GS3 ordeal.

Based on the question(s) of the original thread poster I can see how the common sense approach would entertain such an argument.

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Originally Posted by daniel044

What do you guys think of this phone?

I have the Galaxy S3 right now, theres some good and bad things about it. I have been a IPhone user for ever and decided to jump ship when the S3 came out. Now I am wondering if I should give the IPhone 5 a shot?

Oct 1, 2012 | 06:46 PM

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I will say that the iPhones seem to have pretty nice build quality (not sure of the 5) which is where a lot of android phones fall short, but for me the OS is what its all about.

Oct 3, 2012 | 12:25 PM

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getting the GS3 today and see if its really any better than the iphone 5.

Oct 3, 2012 | 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Ws6kid.

getting the GS3 today and see if its really any better than the iphone 5.

when in for the GS3 and came out with a Iphone5.....
i got issues ....

Oct 4, 2012 | 09:11 PM

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I am still waiting on my 5. 2 weeks turned into 1 month

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Oct 7, 2012 | 07:17 AM

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I pre-ordered my ip5 the first day they came available and received it 5 days later. It's a great phone, if you liked the ip4s the you'll love the new one. Bigger screen, longer battery life, better camera, quicker app opening response, 4GLTE, etc........

Oct 7, 2012 | 08:04 AM

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i was going to get the IP5, but i love android haha, getting the GS3 in a few weeks once its closer to coming home time! i love the 4.8" screen the GS3 offers

Oct 8, 2012 | 09:24 PM

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This thread still alive and well?

Good look with that 4glte on sprint turbostang. Their coverage is a joke. What I was talking about on 4th gens, at the time they were quick cars but sucked in pretty much everything else. That's why they got axed back then.

I guess people who buy the top selling ford and Toyota models are hipsters too. They are such pieces of ***** that nobody buys them like the iPhone. Lol