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Old 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.
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Old 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.
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Old 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)
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Old Oct 1, 2012 | 10:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Ws6kid.
So has this turned into iphone VS S3 thread?
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.

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?
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Old 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.
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Old 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.
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Old 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 ....
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Old 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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Old 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........
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Old 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
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Old 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
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Old Oct 14, 2012 | 06:22 AM
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XDM or Glock

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Camaro vs stang

Yea, we manage to make anything a rivalry.
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Old Oct 14, 2012 | 10:17 PM
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