Advertisement
If you have a new account but are having problems posting or verifying your account, please email us on hello@boards.ie for help. Thanks :)
Hello all! Please ensure that you are posting a new thread or question in the appropriate forum. The Feedback forum is overwhelmed with questions that are having to be moved elsewhere. If you need help to verify your account contact hello@boards.ie
Hi there,
There is an issue with role permissions that is being worked on at the moment.
If you are having trouble with access or permissions on regional forums please post here to get access: https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058365403/you-do-not-have-permission-for-that#latest

iPhone 5C

  • 09-07-2015 10:44am
    #1
    pajor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,573 ✭✭✭


    I'm thinking of getting myself an iPhone 5C, some good bill pay deals here. But I'm wondering if 24 months down the line it'll still be able to work well with latest updates and all that. If updates are still available for it!

    Any suggestions?


Comments

  • #2
    5uspect
    Moderators, Arts Moderators Posts: 10,520 Mod ✭✭✭✭5uspect


    IOS 9 is coming to the 4S and newer iPhones so the 5C will probably see updates for some time yet. Also iOS 9 appears to be a performance and stability update (kinda like how Snow Leopard was for OS X) so you should be fine. 16 GB base model is a bit tight tho.

    That said, 24 month contracts are a complete farce. Personally I'd rather buy an unlocked device myself on a sim only 30 day contact and sell it down the road on Adverts.


  • #3
    pajor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,573 ✭✭✭pajor


    I'm in the Netherlands, can get an 8GB for €22.50 per month. Otherwise €315 unlocked. To get a 12 month contract would cost even more overall!


  • #4
    domrush
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,186 ✭✭✭domrush


    pajor wrote: »
    I'm in the Netherlands, can get an 8GB for €22.50 per month. Otherwise €315 unlocked. To get a 12 month contract would cost even more overall!

    An 8GB phone will struggle with the huge updates these days.


  • #5
    5uspect
    Moderators, Arts Moderators Posts: 10,520 Mod ✭✭✭✭5uspect


    8GB on the 5C? **** that.


  • #6
    pajor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,573 ✭✭✭pajor


    5uspect wrote: »
    8GB on the 5C? **** that.

    What I needed to know. :pac:


  • Advertisement
  • #7
    pajor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,573 ✭✭✭pajor


    Shouldn't be too much wrong with a 16GB 5S then..?


  • #8
    domrush
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,186 ✭✭✭domrush


    pajor wrote: »
    Shouldn't be too much wrong with a 16GB 5S then..?

    If its a long term phone you're going to want a 32 GB


  • #9
    Sad Professor
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Entertainment Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 22,693 CMod ✭✭✭✭Sad Professor


    With the app-thinning and other space savings measures in iOS9, 16GB will probably be barely manageable for another while. But only if you keep most/all of your music and photos in the cloud. Apps take up a lot of space and you need a good bit free for OS updates, keeping in mind only 12 of the 16GB is actually useable.

    I have a 16GB iPhone 5 which I would probably happily continue using for another year and half, but insufficient storage will probably force me to upgrade before then.


  • #10
    Mourinho
    Closed Accounts Posts: 966 ✭✭✭Mourinho


    Wow the 4s is getting iOS 9? I take it as a gesture given how buggy iOS 8 was? My 5 should do another good while yet so :D


  • #11
    pajor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,573 ✭✭✭pajor


    Mehhh can't really afford a 32GB of any version.


  • Advertisement
  • #12
    5uspect
    Moderators, Arts Moderators Posts: 10,520 Mod ✭✭✭✭5uspect


    If you're not a heavy app user and only stream music on a decent data plan then 16GB would probably be fine.


  • #13
    pajor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,573 ✭✭✭pajor


    5uspect wrote: »
    If you're not a heavy app user and only stream music on a decent data plan then 16GB would probably be fine.

    Have about 6.5GB of music in my iTunes atm. Wouldn't be a heavy app user.

    Need to give it a bit more thought. Might even wait for the 6S. :D


  • #14
    Kimbot
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 18,809 Mod ✭✭✭✭Kimbot


    5uspect wrote: »
    8GB on the 5C? **** that.

    Yup 8GB is not worth the hassle, for IOS8 6GB is used on a 5C so that leaves you with 2GB of space.


  • #15
    pajor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,573 ✭✭✭pajor


    I've found out that one of the big electrical stores here offer an unlocked iPhone 6 on 18 months interest free credit. Seriously tempting.


  • #16
    notahappycamper
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,141 ✭✭✭notahappycamper


    pajor wrote: »
    I've found out that one of the big electrical stores here offer an unlocked iPhone 6 on 18 months interest free credit. Seriously tempting.

    Which store as I googled and couldn't find one?


  • #17
    pajor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,573 ✭✭✭pajor


    notahappycamper wrote: »
    Which store as I googled and couldn't find one?

    Media Markt in NL.


Advertisement