Do you think Iphones are too common?

andersonsonson · 12-01-2015, 15:28

Don't get me wrong, high quality phones but not for me. I also think they are far too common these days! good to have something different I think

corf · 12-01-2015, 15:33

I thought they were getting less common as Android grabs the market share. I havent seen very many iPhone 6's

lee18xx · 12-01-2015, 15:39

Android isn't a handset though it's a platform spread over hundreds of brands and models so my own personal opinion is there is no handset more popular than the iPhone (although the Galaxy mini's seem to come close)

I work in photo retail and see hundreds of mobile phones a day.

Mark in Essex · 12-01-2015, 16:30

Why worry about how common something is?

As long as it suits me I don't care if everybody has one whatever it is.

The Lord Lucan · 12-01-2015, 17:02

Depends on who your circle of friend, work colleagues etc. Most of mine have Galaxies or Sony's of varying models. So in fact in my social circle they are pretty rare, iPhone 6/6+ are not to be seen. That's not to say the phones they have are better as many complain about them

Grayburn · 12-01-2015, 17:33

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Originally Posted by Mark in Essex

Why worry about how common something is?

As long as it suits me I don't care if everybody has one whatever it is.

I second this.

alan1302 · 12-01-2015, 19:35

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Originally Posted by andersonsonson

Don't get me wrong, high quality phones but not for me. I also think they are far too common these days! good to have something different I think

Having something different just to be different it just a bit odd. Get what you like and suits you best,

d123 · 12-01-2015, 19:53

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Originally Posted by andersonsonson

Don't get me wrong, high quality phones but not for me. I also think they are far too common these days! good to have something different I think

How about a Motorola V50? Really uncommon these days, I would guess you would be pretty unique with one of those now...

http://s19.postimg.org/8dg4xj13n/image.jpg

calico_pie · 12-01-2015, 23:32

I agree it seems bit odd to worry about how common something is. Heck, those mobile phone things are awfully common, so why not buy one of those one handed watches instead. I don't think many people have one of those.

I thought market share figures show that far more people have Android anyway?

The Lord Lucan · 13-01-2015, 00:16

No no no no no.. It has to be a V70.. I loved that phone.. All 8 days it lasted before it broke. I had about 6 of them in the end, but it looked so 'cool' at the time.

http://previewcf.turbosquid.com/Prev....jpgLarger.jpg

Inspiration for their new watch..?

gregrichards · 13-01-2015, 03:52

I have an iphone 6 Plus which I don't think is that common. I couldn't care less everyone and their granny had one it works perfectly and I have no desire whatsoever to go back to my Motorola G 4g back up.

I remember in the early days of mobiles when my mum got me a Nokia 8890 I was Mr popular at school then. Nobody really had mobiles let alone a phone like the 8890 which still looks amazing even now. You don't get mobiles like that anymore unless you buy a Vertu for obscene amounts of money.

Stig · 13-01-2015, 07:40

I avoided having an iphone for years, and was proud of having a Windows Phone as it was different. However, I realised that an iPhone actually made sense for me since I use a lots of apps on my ipad, some for business. Also, my wife had an iPhone so the iMessage system is ideal.

It's not about fashion, it's about what's the most suitable phone for you.

Stuart_h · 15-01-2015, 08:48

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Originally Posted by calico_pie

I agree it seems bit odd to worry about how common something is. Heck, those mobile phone things are awfully common, so why not buy one of those one handed watches instead. I don't think many people have one of those.

I thought market share figures show that far more people have Android anyway?

One handed watch ??? im waiting to see who invents a two handed watch first

kidspud · 15-01-2015, 09:15

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Originally Posted by Stuart_h

One handed watch ??? im waiting to see who invents a two handed watch first

The hour hand, and the minute hand😃

clonmult · 15-01-2015, 11:54

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Originally Posted by gregrichards

I have an iphone 6 Plus which I don't think is that common. I couldn't care less everyone and their granny had one it works perfectly and I have no desire whatsoever to go back to my Motorola G 4g back up.

I remember in the early days of mobiles when my mum got me a Nokia 8890 I was Mr popular at school then. Nobody really had mobiles let alone a phone like the 8890 which still looks amazing even now. You don't get mobiles like that anymore unless you buy a Vertu for obscene amounts of money.

Isn't the 6+ one of the best selling phones in the last 6 months? Which tends to imply that it is popular and relatively "common".

But I'll second the comment that it doesn't matter if a device is common, or only sold 3. If it works and does what you want, then it doesn't matter.

Shame that there isn't a phone on the market with the design flair of the 8890 or Moto V3. They really are just variants on a monoblock slab of plastic. Which is a shame .... (and no, no phone in the last few years has come close to the iconic design of the v3)

Rossby41 · 15-01-2015, 11:58

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Originally Posted by corf

I havent seen very many iPhone 6's

That's because they too big to get out of the owners pocket[/joke]

finbaar · 15-01-2015, 13:06

I don't get the love for these old crap arsed phones from the past. All you could do with them was speak to people or text them which has got to be the least important use for a mobile phone.

Yes there are lots of iPhones, But you see a lot of Samsung phones as well. Anything that was bought because of the brand and not the actual use is pretty sad. I have seen people ignore superior devices in phone shops and coo over the overpriced piece of crap that is the SGS3 mini. The same with the iP4S.

clonmult · 15-01-2015, 13:50

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Originally Posted by finbaar

I don't get the love for these old crap arsed phones from the past. All you could do with them was speak to people or text them which has got to be the least important use for a mobile phone.

Least important use for a mobile PHONE is speaking to people? Says a lot about people if they're buying phones primarily to not talk to people ....

Some of these "crap arsed" phones had battery life that stretched into weeks. They had design flair that just doesn't exist these days. And in the case of business phones, the most important functions are calls and emails. Most of which was possible on those older devices.

Stuart P · 15-01-2015, 16:02

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Originally Posted by andersonsonson

Don't get me wrong, high quality phones but not for me. I also think they are far too common these days! good to have something different I think

been far too common for a good few years now.

swordman · 15-01-2015, 17:53

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Originally Posted by andersonsonson

Don't get me wrong, high quality phones but not for me. I also think they are far too common these days! good to have something different I think

largely the popularity amongst certain sectors that makes them 'must haves' regardless.

JethroUK · 15-01-2015, 19:54

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Originally Posted by corf

I thought they were getting less common as Android grabs the market share. I havent seen very many iPhone 6's

Think you'll find its the fastest selling mobile phone off allllllllll time

-GONZO- · 15-01-2015, 20:33

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Originally Posted by clonmult

Least important use for a mobile PHONE is speaking to people? Says a lot about people if they're buying phones primarily to not talk to people ....

For alot of people the most important use for a phone is what else they can do with it other than talking ie: taking photos, listening to music, Internet browsing, games, youtube, facebook etc.

flynn · 15-01-2015, 20:34

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Originally Posted by clonmult

Least important use for a mobile PHONE is speaking to people? Says a lot about people if they're buying phones primarily to not talk to people .....

Different strokes for different folks - my primary use for my personal "phone" is as a permanently connected, highly portable mini computer. The fact that it can make calls is just a bonus.

jchamier · 15-01-2015, 21:27

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Originally Posted by -GONZO-

For alot of people the most important use for a phone is what else they can do with it other than talking ie: taking photos, listening to music, Internet browsing, games, youtube, facebook etc.

Texting (Via SMS, WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger etc) is still talking. Its just not disruptive.

GeordiePaul · 15-01-2015, 22:15

I work for a large accountancy firm, and I would say the average age of the staff were younger than me, and I'm not old. iPhones outnumber Androids by about 8:1. I'd say they were common (among younguns with plenty of cash anyway).

12-01-2015, 15:28	#1
andersonsonson Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 6,215	Do you think Iphones are too common? Don't get me wrong, high quality phones but not for me. I also think they are far too common these days! good to have something different I think

12-01-2015, 15:33	#2
corf Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 1,458	I thought they were getting less common as Android grabs the market share. I havent seen very many iPhone 6's

12-01-2015, 15:39	#3
lee18xx Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: UK Posts: 2,794	Android isn't a handset though it's a platform spread over hundreds of brands and models so my own personal opinion is there is no handset more popular than the iPhone (although the Galaxy mini's seem to come close) I work in photo retail and see hundreds of mobile phones a day.

12-01-2015, 16:30	#4
Mark in Essex Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 3,644	Why worry about how common something is? As long as it suits me I don't care if everybody has one whatever it is.

12-01-2015, 17:02	#5
The Lord Lucan Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Scotland Posts: 4,966	Depends on who your circle of friend, work colleagues etc. Most of mine have Galaxies or Sony's of varying models. So in fact in my social circle they are pretty rare, iPhone 6/6+ are not to be seen. That's not to say the phones they have are better as many complain about them

12-01-2015, 17:33	#6
Grayburn Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Essex Posts: 225	Quote: Originally Posted by Mark in Essex Why worry about how common something is? As long as it suits me I don't care if everybody has one whatever it is. I second this.

12-01-2015, 19:35	#7
alan1302 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: West Yorks Posts: 6,180	Quote: Originally Posted by andersonsonson Don't get me wrong, high quality phones but not for me. I also think they are far too common these days! good to have something different I think Having something different just to be different it just a bit odd. Get what you like and suits you best,

12-01-2015, 19:53	#8
d123 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 3,993	Quote: Originally Posted by andersonsonson Don't get me wrong, high quality phones but not for me. I also think they are far too common these days! good to have something different I think How about a Motorola V50? Really uncommon these days, I would guess you would be pretty unique with one of those now... http://s19.postimg.org/8dg4xj13n/image.jpg

12-01-2015, 23:32	#9
calico_pie Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 9,428	I agree it seems bit odd to worry about how common something is. Heck, those mobile phone things are awfully common, so why not buy one of those one handed watches instead. I don't think many people have one of those. I thought market share figures show that far more people have Android anyway?

13-01-2015, 00:16	#10
The Lord Lucan Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Scotland Posts: 4,966	No no no no no.. It has to be a V70.. I loved that phone.. All 8 days it lasted before it broke. I had about 6 of them in the end, but it looked so 'cool' at the time. http://previewcf.turbosquid.com/Prev....jpgLarger.jpg Inspiration for their new watch..?

13-01-2015, 03:52	#11
gregrichards Inactive Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 4,806	I have an iphone 6 Plus which I don't think is that common. I couldn't care less everyone and their granny had one it works perfectly and I have no desire whatsoever to go back to my Motorola G 4g back up. I remember in the early days of mobiles when my mum got me a Nokia 8890 I was Mr popular at school then. Nobody really had mobiles let alone a phone like the 8890 which still looks amazing even now. You don't get mobiles like that anymore unless you buy a Vertu for obscene amounts of money.

13-01-2015, 07:40	#12
Stig Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Sandy Heath, Beds. UK Posts: 10,383	I avoided having an iphone for years, and was proud of having a Windows Phone as it was different. However, I realised that an iPhone actually made sense for me since I use a lots of apps on my ipad, some for business. Also, my wife had an iPhone so the iMessage system is ideal. It's not about fashion, it's about what's the most suitable phone for you.

15-01-2015, 08:48	#13
Stuart_h Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 3,474	Quote: Originally Posted by calico_pie I agree it seems bit odd to worry about how common something is. Heck, those mobile phone things are awfully common, so why not buy one of those one handed watches instead. I don't think many people have one of those. I thought market share figures show that far more people have Android anyway? One handed watch ??? im waiting to see who invents a two handed watch first

15-01-2015, 09:15	#14
kidspud Forum Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 11,501	Quote: Originally Posted by Stuart_h One handed watch ??? im waiting to see who invents a two handed watch first The hour hand, and the minute hand😃

15-01-2015, 11:54	#15
clonmult Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: UK Posts: 3,291	Quote: Originally Posted by gregrichards I have an iphone 6 Plus which I don't think is that common. I couldn't care less everyone and their granny had one it works perfectly and I have no desire whatsoever to go back to my Motorola G 4g back up. I remember in the early days of mobiles when my mum got me a Nokia 8890 I was Mr popular at school then. Nobody really had mobiles let alone a phone like the 8890 which still looks amazing even now. You don't get mobiles like that anymore unless you buy a Vertu for obscene amounts of money. Isn't the 6+ one of the best selling phones in the last 6 months? Which tends to imply that it is popular and relatively "common". But I'll second the comment that it doesn't matter if a device is common, or only sold 3. If it works and does what you want, then it doesn't matter. Shame that there isn't a phone on the market with the design flair of the 8890 or Moto V3. They really are just variants on a monoblock slab of plastic. Which is a shame .... (and no, no phone in the last few years has come close to the iconic design of the v3)

15-01-2015, 11:58	#16
Rossby41 Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 844	Quote: Originally Posted by corf I havent seen very many iPhone 6's That's because they too big to get out of the owners pocket[/joke]

15-01-2015, 13:06	#17
finbaar Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 3,921	I don't get the love for these old crap arsed phones from the past. All you could do with them was speak to people or text them which has got to be the least important use for a mobile phone. Yes there are lots of iPhones, But you see a lot of Samsung phones as well. Anything that was bought because of the brand and not the actual use is pretty sad. I have seen people ignore superior devices in phone shops and coo over the overpriced piece of crap that is the SGS3 mini. The same with the iP4S.

15-01-2015, 13:50	#18
clonmult Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: UK Posts: 3,291	Quote: Originally Posted by finbaar I don't get the love for these old crap arsed phones from the past. All you could do with them was speak to people or text them which has got to be the least important use for a mobile phone. Least important use for a mobile PHONE is speaking to people? Says a lot about people if they're buying phones primarily to not talk to people .... Some of these "crap arsed" phones had battery life that stretched into weeks. They had design flair that just doesn't exist these days. And in the case of business phones, the most important functions are calls and emails. Most of which was possible on those older devices.

15-01-2015, 16:02	#19
Stuart P Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Hitchin Posts: 922	Quote: Originally Posted by andersonsonson Don't get me wrong, high quality phones but not for me. I also think they are far too common these days! good to have something different I think been far too common for a good few years now.

15-01-2015, 17:53	#20
swordman Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 6,342	Quote: Originally Posted by andersonsonson Don't get me wrong, high quality phones but not for me. I also think they are far too common these days! good to have something different I think largely the popularity amongst certain sectors that makes them 'must haves' regardless.

15-01-2015, 19:54	#21
JethroUK Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Loughboro', Leicester (ex NTL) Posts: 5,953	Quote: Originally Posted by corf I thought they were getting less common as Android grabs the market share. I havent seen very many iPhone 6's Think you'll find its the fastest selling mobile phone off allllllllll time

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15-01-2015, 20:33	#22
-GONZO- Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kent Posts: 8,954	Quote: Originally Posted by clonmult Least important use for a mobile PHONE is speaking to people? Says a lot about people if they're buying phones primarily to not talk to people .... For alot of people the most important use for a phone is what else they can do with it other than talking ie: taking photos, listening to music, Internet browsing, games, youtube, facebook etc.

15-01-2015, 20:34	#23
flynn Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 900	Quote: Originally Posted by clonmult Least important use for a mobile PHONE is speaking to people? Says a lot about people if they're buying phones primarily to not talk to people ..... Different strokes for different folks - my primary use for my personal "phone" is as a permanently connected, highly portable mini computer. The fact that it can make calls is just a bonus.

15-01-2015, 21:27	#24
jchamier Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: This forum Posts: 3,392	Quote: Originally Posted by -GONZO- For alot of people the most important use for a phone is what else they can do with it other than talking ie: taking photos, listening to music, Internet browsing, games, youtube, facebook etc. Texting (Via SMS, WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger etc) is still talking. Its just not disruptive.

15-01-2015, 22:15	#25
GeordiePaul Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 1,308	I work for a large accountancy firm, and I would say the average age of the staff were younger than me, and I'm not old. iPhones outnumber Androids by about 8:1. I'd say they were common (among younguns with plenty of cash anyway).