iPhone 5. Should I wait?

blogga

Out of contract so I'm a free agent. Due an upgrade. Disappointed with reports of iphone 4 esp. antenna issues as reported in Ireland.
Ideal iphone 5 = 4 inch + screen. 8mb+ camera. NO reception issues. I'm beginning to wonder if the next leap with phones will happen outside apple.

brennarr

Where are you hearing reports of the iPhone 5 spec. Are you sure they are reliable?

partyatmygaff

You can wait and wait for the next best thing and you'll end up with nothing.

If you want an iPhone 4 now go for it, the antenna issue isn't THAT bad. If not..... *cough* Android *cough*

*Awaits angry mob*

shofukan

blogga wrote: »

Out of contract so I'm a free agent. Due an upgrade. Disappointed with reports of iphone 4 esp. antenna issues as reported in Ireland.
Ideal iphone 5 = 4 inch + screen. 8mb+ camera. NO reception issues. I'm beginning to wonder if the next leap with phones will happen outside apple.

And here we go...

naasrd

blogga wrote: »

Out of contract so I'm a free agent. Due an upgrade. Disappointed with reports of iphone 4 esp. antenna issues as reported in Ireland.
Ideal iphone 5 = 4 inch + screen. 8mb+ camera. NO reception issues. I'm beginning to wonder if the next leap with phones will happen outside apple.

I'd hang on for the 7.

shofukan

naasrd wrote: »

I'd hang on for the 7.

I heard it's going to be the first surgically implantable, thought controlled smartphone on the market..

blogga

seanor3 wrote: »

I heard it's going to be the first surgically implantable, thought controlled smartphone on the market..

Thats called a good shout!

jesus_thats_gre

Jesus christ!

rivalius13

I heard a rumour that the iPhone 5 will be 4G ONLY, so it will only release in Sweden and Finland.

meathgal2010

blogga wrote: »

Out of contract so I'm a free agent. Due an upgrade. Disappointed with reports of iphone 4 esp. antenna issues as reported in Ireland.
Ideal iphone 5 = 4 inch + screen. 8mb+ camera. NO reception issues. I'm beginning to wonder if the next leap with phones will happen outside apple.

Get a Galaxy S 4 inch screen, same processor as iphone4 as Apple bought it of Samsung the only thing is it has a 5mp camera not 8mp + ..... buy a digital camera

uvox

I'd wait for reports on the iphone 5 performance from the early adopters before comitting. Ivor Callely is always ahead of the curve on such matters, so we can expect some written evidence soon.

mad muffin

Seriously if you think the iPhone 4 has antenna issues "as reported in Ireland" iPhone is not for you. If I was you I would look elsewhere.

naasrd

mad muffin wrote: »

Seriously if you think the iPhone 4 has antenna issues "as reported in Ireland" iPhone is not for you. If I was you I would look elsewhere.

Sounds like a great idea for a new thread; "As reported in Ireland"

Gordon

rivalius13 wrote: »

I heard a rumour that the iPhone 5 will be 4G ONLY, so it will only release in Sweden and Finland.

I'm awaiting the iPhone 6 BG version with preloaded 70's disco music and high pitched, nasal ringtones.

Domingo1

Not sure the Iphone 4 antenna is worst than iPhone 3 or any other mobile phone, from what I heard it may be even better.

jamesd

I got the 4 and no signal issues, I have it in a case though. Better signal than my 3GS.

smcelhinney

uvox wrote: »

I'd wait for reports on the iphone 5 performance from the early adopters before comitting. Ivor Callely is always ahead of the curve on such matters, so we can expect some written evidence soon.

Yeah, Ive heard he's already claimed mobile phone expenses for his iPhone 7..

pah

blogga wrote: »

Out of contract so I'm a free agent. Due an upgrade. Disappointed with reports of iphone 4 esp. antenna issues as reported in Ireland.
Ideal iphone 5 = 4 inch + screen. 8mb+ camera. NO reception issues. I'm beginning to wonder if the next leap with phones will happen outside apple.

I don't understand. You're out of contract but DUE an upgrade? I would assume that means now? So you can't get an iPhone 5 just at the minute. I think you might have to consider something else unless the 5 is being released next week. You got some inside knowledge there?

keith_d99

Am sticking with my 3GS and will wait til next gen - not a significant hardware upgrade for me in iPhone 4

3DataModem

Yes I also heard one of the features was "no reception issues".

I wonder will that be in the ad. :cool:

Seriously - you want a phone then buy the phone you want. Don't friction worry about the next model. It's thinking like that keeps the car and yacht business in business.

osnola ibax

I hear the iPhone 5 will change everything...... again*. That's gotta be worth the wait.

* as reported in Ireland

nulabert

osnola ivax wrote: »

I hear the iPhone 5 will change everything...... again*. That's gotta be worth the wait.

* as reported in Ireland

I heard they are pulling IPhone 5 due to laboratory signal issues and moving straight to IPhone 6. I think I'll wait for iPhone 6, it's rumoured to have an optional screw on antenna.*

* as reported my me on this thread

120_Minutes

I heard only the 5 richest kings of Europe will be able to afford it, hence the reason it's called iPhone 5

smcelhinney

3DataModem wrote: »

Don't friction worry about the next model. It's thinking like that keeps the car and yacht business in business.

Ha, predictive text? Down with that sort of thing..

Linoge

I heard they shaved a gorilla

Fat_Fingers

Mod, move this thread to After Hours!

Dades

I heard the iPhone 5 will have a scratch and sniff screen.

hshortt

keith_d99 wrote: »

Am sticking with my 3GS and will wait til next gen - not a significant hardware upgrade for me in iPhone 4

Agreed.

In the interim there are some good alternatives in the upcoming HTC Desire HD and Windows Phone 7.

guil

pah wrote: »

I don't understand. You're out of contract but DUE an upgrade? I would assume that means now? So you can't get an iPhone 5 just at the minute. I think you might have to consider something else unless the 5 is being released next week. You got some inside knowledge there?

It's possible to have an upgrade but not in a contract

Gumbo

guil wrote: »

It's possible to have an upgrade but not in a contract

the upgrade will then tie him to another contract for 12/18 months.

guil

Yes I know that but some people think no contract means no upgrade

blogga

Interesting range of responses! I will establish a thread in AH for those who like the parallel universe thing. Now back to business...

There are issues with antenna of iphone4 listed in this forum which are more relevant than the US ones. It gives pause for thought. I'm in no rush at the moment: I waited past the 3gs for iphone4 but I'm disappointed. Mobileme constantly falling over in its calendar sync every time theres an upgrade to iOS is another headache. I use the iphone for a lot of work related stuff too so the bigger screen for docs and emails is getting to be more essential.

naasrd

blogga wrote: »

Interesting range of responses! I will establish a thread in AH for those who like the parallel universe thing. Now back to business...

There are issues with antenna of iphone4 listed in this forum which are more relevant than the US ones. It gives pause for thought. I'm in no rush at the moment: I waited past the 3gs for iphone4 but I'm disappointed. Mobileme constantly falling over in its calendar sync every time theres an upgrade to iOS is another headache. I use the iphone for a lot of work related stuff too so the bigger screen for docs and emails is getting to be more essential.

"...as reported in Ireland" Brilliant.

Tom Dunne

blogga wrote: »

There are issues with antenna of iphone4 listed in this forum which are more relevant than the US ones.

I don't understand what you mean by this?

I think people are making silly replies because they don't understand what you are getting at either.

Look, there is always something better around the corner. The iPhone 5 will be better than the iPhone 4. But then the iPhone 6 will be better than the iPhone 5. And so on. You could be perpetually waiting for the perfect phone.

I think you are honing in on the non-issue that is the antenna/bars problem to the detriment of making a choice.

tigershould

i've had a 2g since they came out in 2007, i "downgraded" from a n95 which at the time had a 5mp camera and flash but i decided to forfeit that for the beauty that is the iphone.

iphone 3g (and 3gs) were never a big enough hardware jump for me so i held out for the 4.

i thought it was everything i wanted, the iphone os but with a camera/flash that is standard in phones nowadays.

however, i am hugely dissapointed that Apple have cocked up the design with their antenna problems. there is defo a problem, whether it completely drops your calls or not is not the issue - i do not want to spend $$$ on a phone which has a design fault. but i'm so desperate for a camera flash on my phone i think i'm gonna bite the bullet.

damn you apple!

bertie4evr

I think that the current screen size of the iPhone is perfect. 4 inches is too big IMO. As for the camera megapixels aren't everything.

Frank Spencer

bertie4evr wrote: »

I think that the current screen size of the iPhone is perfect. 4 inches is too big IMO. As for the camera megapixels aren't everything.

True, I've been told many times before it's not the size that matters it's what you do with it.

Abelloid

Dades wrote: »

I heard the iPhone 5 will have a scratch and sniff screen.

..yet Apple will still try to block teh pr0n.

Tom Dunne

tigershould wrote: »

however, i am hugely dissapointed that Apple have cocked up the design with their antenna problems. there is defo a problem, whether it completely drops your calls or not is not the issue - i do not want to spend $$$ on a phone which has a design fault. but i'm so desperate for a camera flash on my phone i think i'm gonna bite the bullet.

So am I correct in saying you don't actually have the iPhone 4 yet?

If not, how can you speak with such authority on the "design flaw"? Have you read the posts/comments from other users on this forum?

bertie4evr

JustinOval wrote: »

..yet Apple will still try to block teh pr0n.

Good. I don't want to smell that.

NothingMan

tigershould wrote: »

however, i am hugely dissapointed that Apple have cocked up the design with their antenna problems. there is defo a problem, whether it completely drops your calls or not is not the issue - i do not want to spend $$$ on a phone which has a design fault. but i'm so desperate for a camera flash on my phone i think i'm gonna bite the bullet.

damn you apple!

Most, if not all, actual users, including me are verifying that while you may see some bars drop the call quality is far superior to the 3G or 3Gs. My 3G was never great but I would say my 4 is better than even my old Nokia 6233 which was very good.

bertie4evr

Also bars are irrelevant on a digital phone. They were designed for analogue uses but when its digital you either have a signal or you don't.

naasrd

tigershould wrote: »

... Apple have cocked up the design with their antenna problems. there is defo a problem...

damn you apple!

Not on mine there's not. Do you actually have one?

cojomo2

naasrd wrote: »

Not on mine there's not. Do you actually have one?

I had one, definite signal issue. I live in an area with bad coverage, but still could use a variety of phones(iphone 3g, 3gs, htc desire, numerous nokia models) with no issues or dropped calls...

Unfortunately, I can not say the same for the iphone 4. While fine in areas with good coverage, it can not be relied upon in areas with poor coverage- unless you have it in a case, or so I heard.

partyatmygaff

bertie4evr wrote: »

Also bars are irrelevant on a digital phone. They were designed for analogue uses but when its digital you either have a signal or you don't.

How so? You need to know how good your signal quality is or your "signal" would be useless for voice/data transmission.

Back in Analog the quality would suffer if you had a low signal. Now the quality of a call doesn't suffer. It just cuts out.

blogga

Tom Dunne wrote: »

I don't understand what you mean by this?

I think people are making silly replies because they don't understand what you are getting at either.

Look, there is always something better around the corner. The iPhone 5 will be better than the iPhone 4. But then the iPhone 6 will be better than the iPhone 5. And so on. You could be perpetually waiting for the perfect phone.

I think you are honing in on the non-issue that is the antenna/bars problem to the detriment of making a choice.

People are making silly replies because they do.
I have followed reports on the apple media devices forum since ip4 came out and its a mixed bag of reviews. The antenna issue is reported by Irish users too.
That now established, what I'm thinking about is whether the advantages of ip4 outweigh it. Where does the balance of opinion lie?

Tom Dunne

blogga wrote: »

People are making silly replies because they do.
I have followed reports on the apple media devices forum since ip4 came out and its a mixed bag of reviews. The antenna issue is reported by Irish users too.

Remember, not everyone posting on this forum is from Ireland or living in Ireland.

blogga wrote: »

That now established, what I'm thinking about is whether the advantages of ip4 outweigh it. Where does the balance of opinion lie?

I can't answer that as I don't have an iPhone 4. Why not start a poll? Get a clear, definitive answer once and for all.

PCPhoto

nulabert wrote: »

I heard they are pulling IPhone 5 due to laboratory signal issues and moving straight to IPhone 6. I think I'll wait for iPhone 6, it's rumoured to have an optional screw on antenna.*

* as reported my me on this thread

with all these potential problems I think I'll hold out for the "iPhone infinity" !!!

its so far away from making it - they haven't even come up with a number for it.

nulabert

Dades wrote: »

I heard the iPhone 5 will have a scratch and sniff screen.

Would this be like 'facetime' only 'smelltime'? Clever clever clever Apple People.

Heard another rumour that NASA were getting involved with Apple to develop space age technology for a phone called mPhone

OctavarIan

Holy mother****ing god

Get a cheap bumper, antenna issue solved. Calls get dropped in areas with poor reception shocker.

A new iPhone just came out and you're seriously considering waiting until next year? For what? A slight hardware upgrade to a non-issue? The iPhone 4 is great, if you can afford to buy one you can afford to buy a cheap bumper to fix the antenna issue.

But if the antenna issue is too big a deal, then just wait. You obviously don't need a new iPhone so spend the money on something worthwhile.

munsterlegend

i'm no expert in phones but was reading about the sony ericsson xperia x10 on a uk website. is this worth getting in ireland or would people consider the iphone4 a better buy?

i read something about google and the android market which isn't available here.