ilkleyram Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 On 09/10/2017 at 11:11, AdamRam said: I have both a Samsung and an apple. Both have their advantages and disadvantages, and I would find it difficult to choose the better one between the two. I can see why people don’t like swapping between the two as simple things that you get used to over a period becomes a pain when it changes. Apple I think wins on the layout of the phone for the simplicity, and you know that you aren’t going to get software or hardware problems. The battery is not great though, and I’m not talking about the expanding ones, and they are also pretty boring, nothing really changes from one update to the next, a few gimmicks thrown in but the main things that you use the phone for are always virtually the same, but I suppose if it’s not broke why change it. The Samsung feel like it’s a future gen phone, the look, the screen the design but for me the Apple just shades it, but only because I need my phone to be reliable all the time, and on occasions the Samsung need that bit of extra TLC over the Apple. Go on then Adam, I'll ask. Why on earth do you have two phones that are so different? Why do you have two phones? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ketteringram Posted November 4, 2017 Share Posted November 4, 2017 7 hours ago, David said: Nope, didn’t actually let me on till 20 minutes after pre orders started so 2-3 weeks was given. Not that fussed, reviews so far seem to be all positive which will be bad news for Google and their screen issues with the Pixel Have you ever seen anyone using a Google Pixel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ck- Posted November 4, 2017 Share Posted November 4, 2017 I got mine yesterday. Loving it so far - faceid is great. A lot of apps don't use the longer screen so there are black bars at the top and bottom, but I expect that will improve. The notch? So what! It's just a cutout from the info bar. I don't find it even vaguely distracting. The screen? Beautifully clear. Day 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry Ram Posted November 4, 2017 Share Posted November 4, 2017 9 hours ago, ilkleyram said: Go on then Adam, I'll ask. Why on earth do you have two phones that are so different? Why do you have two phones? Ones a work phone? I had two for years , pain in the arse. ilkleyram, GboroRam and AdamRam 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mostyn6 Posted November 4, 2017 Share Posted November 4, 2017 are EE the first to refer to it as iPhone 10, and not iPhone X? (yes, I am aware of roman numerals, but never heard it referred to as anyone but X. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted November 4, 2017 Author Share Posted November 4, 2017 Got to be worth the price tag just to be able to create these right? Boycie, richinspain and TigerTedd 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggg Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 Got the x on Friday, then on Saturday dropped it about 18 inches onto a wooden floor, guess what? Hairline crack in the screen. Funny thing is only spotted the crack when putting the phone into its survivor case? Boycie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GboroRam Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 1 hour ago, froggg said: Have insurance through my bank account with a £50 excess. 'Kin 'ell. You'll be getting a reputation as permanently inebriated, which would be unfair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggg Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 1 hour ago, GboroRam said: 'Kin 'ell. You'll be getting a reputation as permanently inebriated, which would be unfair. Hadn’t had a drop, just knocked it off a small coffee table as I went to pick it up ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramsbottom Posted November 6, 2017 Share Posted November 6, 2017 (edited) Despite not being blown away by the pre-release pics/videos, I had a play with the X in the EE shop on Saturday, and to be honest, I'm now pretty smitten. Still won't use faceID though... Edited November 6, 2017 by ramsbottom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gypsy Ram Posted November 6, 2017 Share Posted November 6, 2017 Apple = bloody tax dodgers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted November 6, 2017 Author Share Posted November 6, 2017 Great phones though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stive Pesley Posted November 7, 2017 Share Posted November 7, 2017 16 hours ago, David said: Great phones though They aren't that great, they are just stylish and fashionable - therefore priced at a premium So when you pay a premium for an Apple phone that does the same as a cheaper non-Apple phone, the irony is that you are paying "cool tax" So at least someone is paying tax somewhere in the equation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted November 7, 2017 Author Share Posted November 7, 2017 6 hours ago, StivePesley said: They aren't that great, they are just stylish and fashionable - therefore priced at a premium So when you pay a premium for an Apple phone that does the same as a cheaper non-Apple phone, the irony is that you are paying "cool tax" So at least someone is paying tax somewhere in the equation I strongly disagree. They are great phones, alot of tech guys agree. Fun fact they are also the most used phone to access this forum and it’s not even close. Keep hating though, it’s cute McRainy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePrisoner Posted November 7, 2017 Share Posted November 7, 2017 Had my X a few days. Absolutely love it. Face ID is so brilliant it’s forgettable, you wouldn’t appreciate what it’s doing until someone else gets their hands on your phone. Screen is fantastic too, you forget the notch is there. Doesn’t bother me at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GboroRam Posted November 7, 2017 Share Posted November 7, 2017 9 hours ago, StivePesley said: They aren't that great, they are just stylish and fashionable - therefore priced at a premium Not even very stylish IMO. I don't think any phone has looked more stylish than the Samsung S3. Everything has gone boxy since. And Sony make the ugliest phones of them all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarrowRam Posted November 7, 2017 Share Posted November 7, 2017 I always had an Samsung Android phone. Our contract was up in August and took the plunge for an iPhone. Never looked back. Absolutely fantastic phones. I’ll never go back to an android phone. McRainy and TigerTedd 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted November 9, 2017 Author Share Posted November 9, 2017 My X will be here tomorrow, earlier than expected, time to see if the hype is real Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry Ram Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 I'm getting bored of Apple styling though. I don't dispute the tech side, it's all works well enough for what I want.. However, from the outside, nothing really changes.. Is it time for a major revamp on the looks side? I have an apple phone and a couple of tablets, everything is the bleedin same and I am bored. Wolfie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ketteringram Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 27 minutes ago, Angry Ram said: I'm getting bored of Apple styling though. I don't dispute the tech side, it's all works well enough for what I want.. However, from the outside, nothing really changes.. Is it time for a major revamp on the looks side? I have an apple phone and a couple of tablets, everything is the bleedin same and I am bored. Not sure it matters any more. These companies spend millions developing stuff that looks brilliant, and is really nice to handle. Then the first thing most people do, is shove beautiful device into a gash looking piece of plastic and rubber. I've never done that. I use them the way they come out of the box. Slippery as hell these days, but I've never dropped one yet. That's done it now i-Ram 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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