iPhone 5c/5s sales now the iPhone 6/6+ are out.

alan1302 · 16-09-2014, 00:31

If this ain't a wind up thread then the op has big problems!

JBlackpool01253 · 16-09-2014, 00:46

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If this ain't a wind up thread then the op has big problems!

Trust me this aint no wind up thread and I have NO problems whatsoever, other than hating my current iPhone 5s and wanting to get the iPhone 6 Plus ASAP!

I have looked at many payday loan websites, credit card sites just to get the £700 today for it but am not willing to pay nearly double back, hence why the 12 December to add a second line to my contract cant come quick enough.

david16 · 16-09-2014, 00:57

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Originally Posted by russellelly

Yes, that's a real pity. 8GB is pathetic, 16 should be an absolute minimum.

Buying the 5S is no bad idea, especially if you prefer its size. 5C is largely 2-year-old hardware, so if be less sure that purchase makes sense, unless you get a great price.

But sometimes you have to wait 2 years for it to become more affordable.

And that 8GB was top spec 2 years ago. And for many 8GB will be a big upgrade. It's not pathetic just not quite as big a capacity as the new ones now.

Be honest you had to fork out top dollar (practically the same cost as the iphone 6 on sale now) to buy an 8GB memory phone when it was the biggest amount of memory ever seen on a phone back then 2 years ago.

david16 · 16-09-2014, 01:11

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Originally Posted by Ben_Fisher

Because it's cheaper, just as functional and a waste of money if the 5c/5s does you fine or would do you fine.

Some people just can't do without the highest spec of technology just came onto the market even if it means it costs them an absolute fortune to keep upgrading via pre-ordering of everything.

If that brand new spec technology is wonderful (and is) now, it will just be as wonderful for us 2 years down the line when it does become affordable.

happy-camper · 16-09-2014, 06:39

I had an 8GB 5C, I held on to it for a week and sold it, 8GB storage is next to useless, you've 5gb available after iOS, by the time you've installed minimum amount of apps 3GB left, bear in mind some games can be 2gb alone, I never even tried adding music.

russellelly · 16-09-2014, 07:59

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Originally Posted by JBlackpool01253

Trust me this aint no wind up thread and I have NO problems whatsoever, other than hating my current iPhone 5s and wanting to get the iPhone 6 Plus ASAP!

I have looked at many payday loan websites, credit card sites just to get the £700 today for it but am not willing to pay nearly double back, hence why the 12 December to add a second line to my contract cant come quick enough.

Please think really carefully before spending money you don't have. Phones are great, but they're far from the most important things in life.

Quote:

Originally Posted by david16

But sometimes you have to wait 2 years for it to become more affordable.

And that 8GB was top spec 2 years ago. And for many 8GB will be a big upgrade. It's not pathetic just not quite as big a capacity as the new ones now.

Be honest you had to fork out top dollar (practically the same cost as the iphone 6 on sale now) to buy an 8GB memory phone when it was the biggest amount of memory ever seen on a phone back then 2 years ago.

What? The iPhone 4S, on release in 2011, came in 16/32/64GB configurations. An 8GB option was only introduced in 2012 when the 4S became the budget option on the 5's release. 8GB was most certainly not the biggest amount seen on a phone 2 years ago; not even close.

BKM · 16-09-2014, 09:56

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Originally Posted by happy-camper

I had an 8GB 5C, I held on to it for a week and sold it, 8GB storage is next to useless, you've 5gb available after iOS, by the time you've installed minimum amount of apps 3GB left, bear in mind some games can be 2gb alone, I never even tried adding music.

While limited I have a friend who wants her first iPhone who will find 5Gb just fine for her!

Stig · 16-09-2014, 10:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by david16

Some people just can't do without the highest spec of technology just came onto the market even if it means it costs them an absolute fortune to keep upgrading via pre-ordering of everything.

If that brand new spec technology is wonderful (and is) now, it will just be as wonderful for us 2 years down the line when it does become affordable.

We can all enjoy this:
http://theoatmeal.com/comics/apple

LowLife · 16-09-2014, 10:20

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Originally Posted by JBlackpool01253

Everyone knows that the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus will be miles better and more cooler and slicker than the iPhone 5s! Hence my desperation to get one. The iPhone 5s will be a poor mans phone as of come Friday.

I only have the iPhone 5s 16GB version which on eBay are going for £200-250 so even if I sold it for that and started saving until I got to £700 it'd take me until 13 Feb 2015, 9 weeks later than 12 Dec 2014.

I know this might sound sad but already I'm starting to feel so cheap knowing that I can't get the iPhone 6+ on Friday let alone having people look down on me for owning an "outdated" iPhone when i'm out at Boxing events or on trains, planes etc. This three month wait until December is going to be a nightmare tbh.

Trolltastic post!!!

Soundbox · 16-09-2014, 10:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by JBlackpool01253

Everyone knows that the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus will be miles better and more cooler and slicker than the iPhone 5s! Hence my desperation to get one. The iPhone 5s will be a poor mans phone as of come Friday.

I only have the iPhone 5s 16GB version which on eBay are going for £200-250 so even if I sold it for that and started saving until I got to £700 it'd take me until 13 Feb 2015, 9 weeks later than 12 Dec 2014.

I know this might sound sad but already I'm starting to feel so cheap knowing that I can't get the iPhone 6+ on Friday let alone having people look down on me for owning an "outdated" iPhone when i'm out at Boxing events or on trains, planes etc. This three month wait until December is going to be a nightmare tbh.

If they care so much what phone you use perhaps ask them to subsidise you and reduce the time they must spend looking down at you instead of having a life.

MGS4SnakeRulez · 16-09-2014, 18:00

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Originally Posted by JBlackpool01253

Surprised at the mix of replies I have got here tbh, guess it's just an age thing being nearly 25 that I have to have all modern and current things such as phones, tablets etc.

The only thing that I ain't looking forward to is having two active lines on my contract and only using one of them costing around £100+ a month with Vodafone

I can't afford to just buy the iPhone 6 Plus outright just now and I certainly am not waiting until I save the £700 for the 64GB version so two contracts is the only way forward, I need the iPhone 6+ ASAP tbh!!

You have no correct priorities at all. You're a very sad person.

linkinpark875 · 18-09-2014, 01:11

The 5C will continue to sell well on contracts.

JBlackpool01253 · 18-09-2014, 02:17

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Originally Posted by MGS4SnakeRulez

You have no correct priorities at all. You're a very sad person.

Yawn, once again a "Wrong Priorities" and "Sad" reply!

How am I in the slightest sad or have the wrong priorities for wanting the best things in life and doing whatever I can (within reason) to get it? Surely EVERYONE with an iPhone 5s or eariler will be desperate to get rid of their phones ASAP to upgrade to the iPhone 6/6 Plus now they know how slick and classy they are! Not many people around the age of 21-29 will have anything less than the iPhone 6 come end of October.

ontheloop54 · 18-09-2014, 12:26

The 6 isn't that much different to the 5s. If you hate it so much why are you desperate to get the 6?

I still love my 4s

BKM · 18-09-2014, 12:30

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Originally Posted by linkinpark875

The 5C will continue to sell well on contracts.

At £319 it might also sell OK for PAYG.

16-09-2014, 00:46	#27
JBlackpool01253 Inactive Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Cockenzie and Port Seton Posts: 373	Quote: Originally Posted by alan1302 If this ain't a wind up thread then the op has big problems! Trust me this aint no wind up thread and I have NO problems whatsoever, other than hating my current iPhone 5s and wanting to get the iPhone 6 Plus ASAP! I have looked at many payday loan websites, credit card sites just to get the £700 today for it but am not willing to pay nearly double back, hence why the 12 December to add a second line to my contract cant come quick enough.

16-09-2014, 00:31	#26
alan1302 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: West Yorks Posts: 6,180	If this ain't a wind up thread then the op has big problems!

16-09-2014, 00:57	#28
david16 Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Central Belt Posts: 12,290	Quote: Originally Posted by russellelly Yes, that's a real pity. 8GB is pathetic, 16 should be an absolute minimum. Buying the 5S is no bad idea, especially if you prefer its size. 5C is largely 2-year-old hardware, so if be less sure that purchase makes sense, unless you get a great price. But sometimes you have to wait 2 years for it to become more affordable. And that 8GB was top spec 2 years ago. And for many 8GB will be a big upgrade. It's not pathetic just not quite as big a capacity as the new ones now. Be honest you had to fork out top dollar (practically the same cost as the iphone 6 on sale now) to buy an 8GB memory phone when it was the biggest amount of memory ever seen on a phone back then 2 years ago.

16-09-2014, 01:11	#29
david16 Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Central Belt Posts: 12,290	Quote: Originally Posted by Ben_Fisher Because it's cheaper, just as functional and a waste of money if the 5c/5s does you fine or would do you fine. Some people just can't do without the highest spec of technology just came onto the market even if it means it costs them an absolute fortune to keep upgrading via pre-ordering of everything. If that brand new spec technology is wonderful (and is) now, it will just be as wonderful for us 2 years down the line when it does become affordable.

16-09-2014, 06:39	#30
happy-camper Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 963	I had an 8GB 5C, I held on to it for a week and sold it, 8GB storage is next to useless, you've 5gb available after iOS, by the time you've installed minimum amount of apps 3GB left, bear in mind some games can be 2gb alone, I never even tried adding music.

16-09-2014, 07:59	#31
russellelly Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Scotland Posts: 10,720	Quote: Originally Posted by JBlackpool01253 Trust me this aint no wind up thread and I have NO problems whatsoever, other than hating my current iPhone 5s and wanting to get the iPhone 6 Plus ASAP! I have looked at many payday loan websites, credit card sites just to get the £700 today for it but am not willing to pay nearly double back, hence why the 12 December to add a second line to my contract cant come quick enough. Please think really carefully before spending money you don't have. Phones are great, but they're far from the most important things in life. Quote: Originally Posted by david16 But sometimes you have to wait 2 years for it to become more affordable. And that 8GB was top spec 2 years ago. And for many 8GB will be a big upgrade. It's not pathetic just not quite as big a capacity as the new ones now. Be honest you had to fork out top dollar (practically the same cost as the iphone 6 on sale now) to buy an 8GB memory phone when it was the biggest amount of memory ever seen on a phone back then 2 years ago. What? The iPhone 4S, on release in 2011, came in 16/32/64GB configurations. An 8GB option was only introduced in 2012 when the 4S became the budget option on the 5's release. 8GB was most certainly not the biggest amount seen on a phone 2 years ago; not even close.

16-09-2014, 09:56	#32
BKM Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 6,288	Quote: Originally Posted by happy-camper I had an 8GB 5C, I held on to it for a week and sold it, 8GB storage is next to useless, you've 5gb available after iOS, by the time you've installed minimum amount of apps 3GB left, bear in mind some games can be 2gb alone, I never even tried adding music. While limited I have a friend who wants her first iPhone who will find 5Gb just fine for her!

16-09-2014, 10:07	#33
Stig Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Sandy Heath, Beds. UK Posts: 10,383	Quote: Originally Posted by david16 Some people just can't do without the highest spec of technology just came onto the market even if it means it costs them an absolute fortune to keep upgrading via pre-ordering of everything. If that brand new spec technology is wonderful (and is) now, it will just be as wonderful for us 2 years down the line when it does become affordable. We can all enjoy this: http://theoatmeal.com/comics/apple

16-09-2014, 10:20	#34
LowLife Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 140	Quote: Originally Posted by JBlackpool01253 Everyone knows that the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus will be miles better and more cooler and slicker than the iPhone 5s! Hence my desperation to get one. The iPhone 5s will be a poor mans phone as of come Friday. I only have the iPhone 5s 16GB version which on eBay are going for £200-250 so even if I sold it for that and started saving until I got to £700 it'd take me until 13 Feb 2015, 9 weeks later than 12 Dec 2014. I know this might sound sad but already I'm starting to feel so cheap knowing that I can't get the iPhone 6+ on Friday let alone having people look down on me for owning an "outdated" iPhone when i'm out at Boxing events or on trains, planes etc. This three month wait until December is going to be a nightmare tbh. Trolltastic post!!!

16-09-2014, 10:28	#35
Soundbox Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: The garden of earthly delights Posts: 4,509	Quote: Originally Posted by JBlackpool01253 Everyone knows that the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus will be miles better and more cooler and slicker than the iPhone 5s! Hence my desperation to get one. The iPhone 5s will be a poor mans phone as of come Friday. I only have the iPhone 5s 16GB version which on eBay are going for £200-250 so even if I sold it for that and started saving until I got to £700 it'd take me until 13 Feb 2015, 9 weeks later than 12 Dec 2014. I know this might sound sad but already I'm starting to feel so cheap knowing that I can't get the iPhone 6+ on Friday let alone having people look down on me for owning an "outdated" iPhone when i'm out at Boxing events or on trains, planes etc. This three month wait until December is going to be a nightmare tbh. If they care so much what phone you use perhaps ask them to subsidise you and reduce the time they must spend looking down at you instead of having a life.

16-09-2014, 18:00	#36
MGS4SnakeRulez Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 16,705	Quote: Originally Posted by JBlackpool01253 Surprised at the mix of replies I have got here tbh, guess it's just an age thing being nearly 25 that I have to have all modern and current things such as phones, tablets etc. The only thing that I ain't looking forward to is having two active lines on my contract and only using one of them costing around £100+ a month with Vodafone I can't afford to just buy the iPhone 6 Plus outright just now and I certainly am not waiting until I save the £700 for the 64GB version so two contracts is the only way forward, I need the iPhone 6+ ASAP tbh!! You have no correct priorities at all. You're a very sad person.

18-09-2014, 01:11	#37
linkinpark875 Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 24,424	The 5C will continue to sell well on contracts.

18-09-2014, 02:17	#38
JBlackpool01253 Inactive Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Cockenzie and Port Seton Posts: 373	Quote: Originally Posted by MGS4SnakeRulez You have no correct priorities at all. You're a very sad person. Yawn, once again a "Wrong Priorities" and "Sad" reply! How am I in the slightest sad or have the wrong priorities for wanting the best things in life and doing whatever I can (within reason) to get it? Surely EVERYONE with an iPhone 5s or eariler will be desperate to get rid of their phones ASAP to upgrade to the iPhone 6/6 Plus now they know how slick and classy they are! Not many people around the age of 21-29 will have anything less than the iPhone 6 come end of October.

18-09-2014, 12:26	#39
ontheloop54 Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: The Big Smoke Posts: 2,747	The 6 isn't that much different to the 5s. If you hate it so much why are you desperate to get the 6? I still love my 4s

18-09-2014, 12:30	#40
BKM Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 6,288	Quote: Originally Posted by linkinpark875 The 5C will continue to sell well on contracts. At £319 it might also sell OK for PAYG.

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