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iPhone 12 Pro Max - you in?

  • 02-11-2020 10:53AM
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 214 ✭✭


    So this Friday is the preorder day - anyone else frustrated watching everyone with their standard iPhone 12s while holding out for the larger iPhone?

    Should be interesting to see the first reviews appear this week when Apple's embargo drops.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 2,370 ✭✭✭Marty Bird


    Yes I am hoping to get the pacific blue hopefully get one on the launch day.

    🌞6.02kWp⚡️3.01kWp South/East⚡️3.01kWp West



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,138 ✭✭✭Gregor Samsa


    Thinking of getting one for my wife for christmas. She's on a 7 Plus at the moment, so it would be a big upgrade for her (and she's used to the physical size). Only problem is the colour. She likes Rose Gold, but doesn't usually like regular Gold, and there's no RG option. She'd have a case on it anyway, so it's probably not that big a deal.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,201 ✭✭✭ablelocks


    hoping for a decent upgrade offer, ie free, with Vodafone.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,677 ✭✭✭Happydays2020


    Thinking of getting one for my wife for christmas. She's on a 7 Plus at the moment, so it would be a big upgrade for her (and she's used to the physical size). Only problem is the colour. She likes Rose Gold, but doesn't usually like regular Gold, and there's no RG option. She'd have a case on it anyway, so it's probably not that big a deal.

    Pick a colour you like. If it does not go down well, then keep it for yourself.

    There have been positive reports on the gold colour on the pro but the I’ll probably go with the Pacific blue myself.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,508 ✭✭✭✭Blazer


    ablelocks wrote: »
    hoping for a decent upgrade offer, ie free, with Vodafone.

    Sorry what?
    Unless you’ve about 5 mobile contracts and you hope to get one upgrade from them combined :)


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,438 ✭✭✭✭FourFourRED


    In before Tajd asks about the battery life


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,401 ✭✭✭Nonoperational


    Absolutely in. Can’t wait. Was hard not to give in to the original pro.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,553 ✭✭✭skinny90


    ablelocks wrote: »
    hoping for a decent upgrade offer, ie free, with Vodafone.

    lol Id love to be in the store when they tell ya how much you'll have to pay :D


  • Posts: 11,734 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    FourFourFM wrote: »
    In before Tajd asks about the battery life

    Nope I’m all in 100% I can’t wait to preorder it. Am I that bad lol I’m sorry I been saving since last Christmas for it no joke for one for my partner and I so I’m just been nervous it’s a lot of money.

    Friday can’t come soon enough! Have the cases and fast chargers just need the phone now ha ha


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,138 ✭✭✭Gregor Samsa


    Pick a colour you like. If it does not go down well, then keep it for yourself.

    There have been positive reports on the gold colour on the pro but the I’ll probably go with the Pacific blue myself.

    Max is too big for me personally. I'm currently on a XR provided by work, and due an upgrade in February - although there's talk that they're possibly discontinuing work phones. If they keep them on, I'll likely get a regular 12 from them. If they don't I'll get myself a 12 Pro in that pacific blue - it does look great.

    I'd say she'll be fine with the Pro Max gold - and they all look the same from the front anyway.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 214 ✭✭turfthrower


    Yeah, I'll be putting in my order on Friday. It's been frustrating to see all the coverage of the mainstream iPhone 12s and Pros online. Still haven't seen one in real life mind you, but then, that's lockdown for you. I've a magsafe charger and 20w power block ordered too.

    It'll be very interesting to see the performance differences over the normal handsets. It's got almost 1,000mAh extra battery capacity and that new sensor for the camera. Will be interesting to see.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,201 ✭✭✭ablelocks


    Blazer wrote: »
    Sorry what?
    Unless you’ve about 5 mobile contracts and you hope to get one upgrade from them combined :)

    I have 6! - 1 max, one complete, 4 kids on the family plan
    skinny90 wrote: »
    lol Id love to be in the store when they tell ya how much you'll have to pay :D

    it was the store manager who advised me to push for it due to really poor coverage over the last 12 months and a lack of service from customer and technical support. She's put a recommendation on my account given i'm spending 120 a month with them and not getting the service i'm paying for.

    So we'll see, i may not get it free, but I'd be happy with 50% off the retail price.

    still won't have great coverage, but at least i might get a free or discounted upgrade


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,553 ✭✭✭skinny90


    ablelocks wrote: »
    I have 6! - 1 max, one complete, 4 kids on the family plan



    it was the store manager who advised me to push for it due to really poor coverage over the last 12 months and a lack of service from customer and technical support. She's put a recommendation on my account given i'm spending 120 a month with them and not getting the service i'm paying for.

    So we'll see, i may not get it free, but I'd be happy with 50% off the retail price.

    still won't have great coverage, but at least i might get a free or discounted upgrade

    fair enough i guess, not trying to be funny but would it not make sense to buy outright and just port away from vodafone. Like why pay 50% and get sh*t coverage and locking yourself into sh*t coverage


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,201 ✭✭✭ablelocks


    skinny90 wrote: »
    fair enough i guess, not trying to be funny but would it not make sense to buy outright and just port away from vodafone. Like why pay 50% and get sh*t coverage and locking yourself into sh*t coverage

    vodafone coverage was excellent for 4 years - apparently there is a fault with mast, don't know why it's taking so long to sort it out. I would move if there was decent coverage from Eir or Three Network, but I was with both and they were just as bad.

    Plus, I'm already on a 50% discount on my bill since April until the coverage improves and none of the other providers have an equivalent family plan. I'm in contract anyway till next May (not sure how i got the early upgrade, it just appeared on the app) so for now, it's better the devil i know.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,160 ✭✭✭notahappycamper


    Are Vodafone getting this in? No advertisement on their site or Facebook. I sent them a message and they know nothing just keep an eye on the website. I presume it will be a shambles like ordering the iPhone 12 versions on their site.


  • Moderators, Regional South East Moderators Posts: 9,153 Mod ✭✭✭✭Aquos76


    Apple store is down now, always thought that was strange that they take the whole site down rather than just the items which are going on ore-order.

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  • Administrators Posts: 55,348 Admin ✭✭✭✭✭awec


    Annoying that they haven’t lifted the review embargo.

    Dickish to not do this before the release date for sales.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,499 ✭✭✭IamMetaldave


    I have mine saved as a favourite ready to go straight to check out :D


  • Moderators, Regional South East Moderators Posts: 9,153 Mod ✭✭✭✭Aquos76


    C'mon to fcuk.....


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,249 ✭✭✭shanec1928


    And done 16th delivery date 256 graphite


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 2,370 ✭✭✭Marty Bird


    Bagged a 256 Pacific Blue for launch day.

    🌞6.02kWp⚡️3.01kWp South/East⚡️3.01kWp West



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,499 ✭✭✭IamMetaldave


    Unreal.... "Almost there." Ya think they'd have started earlier..


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,499 ✭✭✭IamMetaldave


    How have yous got them? All are down for me :(


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 162 ✭✭Mr. TTime


    shanec1928 wrote: »
    And done 16th delivery date

    Me too. Delivery date of the 13th. Pacific Blue128gb Pro Max


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,249 ✭✭✭shanec1928


    App for me


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,563 ✭✭✭✭peteeeed


    got a 256 max


  • Posts: 11,734 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    First order it wouldn’t go through but second time it worked on the app and got 16th delivery date 256 graphite pro max.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,226 ✭✭✭digiman


    Ordered for the 13th, used the app on the ipad. The app on the iphone wasn't working and the website is still saying Almost there for me


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 2,370 ✭✭✭Marty Bird


    Used the App on the iPad went through at 13:04

    🌞6.02kWp⚡️3.01kWp South/East⚡️3.01kWp West



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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 311 ✭✭martin_g


    Mine didn't come live till 13:05 but got through the App after a few try's )-: 13th for me 256 Blue


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