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Suggestions for an iphone...

terrier3 — Tue, 24 Feb 2015 16:50:23 GMT

I'm posting here since I couldn't find anything under electronics...

My seasonal job came with an iphone. I never thought I would want one....but I LOVED it! I asked someone at the Apple store and they said it was a 4.

Five and six are the versions currently being sold new.

Any ideas on which one to get? The six looks a little too big for me.

I want a phone that will last more than a year or two...I'm not one to change out or upgrade phones.

TIA!

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terrier3 — Tue, 24 Feb 2015 17:11:17 GMT

No suggestions?

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violann — Tue, 24 Feb 2015 17:17:19 GMT

Although this won't help you terrier, my 6+ is the best phone I've ever had. I hope I can use it for a VERY long time. If you don't have a problem with seeing the smaller screen, the 5s is also an excellent piece of equipment. Good luck with whatever you choose.

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I am still oxox — Tue, 24 Feb 2015 17:19:11 GMT

I have the 5 and really like it, I think there are really good deals on the 5 right now

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terrier3 — Tue, 24 Feb 2015 17:25:12 GMT

On 2/24/2015 I am still oxox said:
I have the 5 and really like it, I think there are really good deals on the 5 right now

That's the direction I am leaning right now.

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Montana — Tue, 24 Feb 2015 17:26:28 GMT

If you can, go to an Apple store and see the available models in person. I was surprised that the 6+ was not the monster I expected. It felt comfortable in my average sized hands. The 6 was not much bigger than the 5.

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sidsmom — Tue, 24 Feb 2015 17:32:32 GMT

I love my 6+, as well. It's clear enough to view w/out my readers. One thing I don't like...the Otterbox for 6+ doesn't have same touch as my Otterbox 4 model, but that's not an Apple issue...but a case for the larger phone is essential. Also..if you're tempted to text/drive, a larger phone makes it literally impossible...that should be a selling point!

It DID take a little bit to get used to the larger size, but now it feels normal. It's definitely a 2-hands phone...too large for a thumb sweep.

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terrier3 — Tue, 24 Feb 2015 17:33:17 GMT

On 2/24/2015 Montana said:
If you can, go to an Apple store and see the available models in person. I was surprised that the 6+ was not the monster I expected. It felt comfortable in my average sized hands. The 6 was not much bigger than the 5.

That sounds like a good idea.

It's about one degree here now and I was thinking about going to the mall and getting a pedicure...I can wander over to the Apple store in flip-flops.

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terrier3 — Tue, 24 Feb 2015 17:34:13 GMT

On 2/24/2015 sidsmom said:
I love my 6+, as well. It's clear enough to view w/out my readers. One thing I don't like...the Otterbox for 6+ doesn't have same touch as my Otterbox 4 model, but that's not an Apple issue...but a case for the larger phone is essential. Also..if you're tempted to text/drive, a larger phone makes it literally impossible...that should be a selling point!

It DID take a little bit to get used to the larger size, but now it feels normal.

What's an otterbox?

I think I'll bring a large wristlet with me to make sure the phone I choose will fit.

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WenGirl42 — Tue, 24 Feb 2015 17:35:03 GMT

On 2/24/2015 terrier3 said:
No suggestions?

LOL, in 20 minutes?

I had an original 5 and loved it, would have been happy to keep it but the battery got wonky and wouldn't hold a charge (about 2.5 years in). Now I have a 5s which is the same size but a little "fancier" (fingerprint recognition, etc.) I don't like the size or thinness of the sixes. The thinness makes them very easy to damage...lots of reports of them getting bent, and the 6 Plus is way too big to be useful as a mobile phone. I can't even hold it comfortably in one hand, forget about wrapping my thumbs around to text. But it's also not big enough to replace my tablet.

Between the 5c and the 5s, what decided me was the memory available. I could only get the 5c from my carrier in 8G. My original 5 was 16G and I managed to fill that up without being a heavy user at all, so I figured it would be a bad idea to cut that in half. I also don't like the kiddy-looking design (rounded plastic case) of the 5c, but I could have lived with that because it would have been free

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kdgn — Tue, 24 Feb 2015 17:36:02 GMT

Otterbox is the brand name for a phone case.

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sidsmom — Tue, 24 Feb 2015 17:43:56 GMT

Otterbox is the best case out there. When I'm toting around an expensive $$$ investment, I want to be sure it doesn't break, if dropped. Haven't dropped it with the Otterbox, but sure as sh*t, once I put on a 'pretty' case, it'll fall & I'll have to live with a cracked screen. Better safe than sorry.

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terrier3 — Tue, 24 Feb 2015 17:45:48 GMT

On 2/24/2015 sidsmom said:
Otterbox is the best case out there. When I'm toting around an expensive $$$ investment, I want to be sure it doesn't break, if dropped. Haven't dropped it with the Otterbox, but sure as sh*t, once I put on a 'pretty' case, it'll fall & I'll have to live with a cracked screen. Better safe than sorry.

I wanted to get a wooden case...but I bet they aren't very practical.

What do you think?

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FrostyBabe — Tue, 24 Feb 2015 17:51:50 GMT

I upgraded from a 4S to the 6 shortly after the 6 was introduced and couldn't be happier. It IS bigger than my 4S, but it's also noticeably thinner and lighter. I also went from a 16GB phone to 64GB as I have a LOT of music and wanted to get it all on the phone rather than just switching out portions of it.

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sidsmom — Tue, 24 Feb 2015 18:04:19 GMT

On 2/24/2015 terrier3 said:
On 2/24/2015 sidsmom said:
Otterbox is the best case out there. When I'm toting around an expensive $$$ investment, I want to be sure it doesn't break, if dropped. Haven't dropped it with the Otterbox, but sure as sh*t, once I put on a 'pretty' case, it'll fall & I'll have to live with a cracked screen. Better safe than sorry.

I wanted to get a wooden case...but I bet they aren't very practical.

What do you think?

A wooden case is soooo unusual & pretty! Nice. BUT it will add to the weight of an already pretty heavy phone, if getting the 6+. The Otterbox adds to the size. I've always had an Otterbox...even with my 4, so I'm really biased. I see the pretty cases out there, and tempted, but...I know me....I'm a klutz & it has saved me several times throughout the yrs.

Also...talking on the 6+ is not as comfortable as a smaller model. But I use my earbuds.

Lots of things to think about. But just like anything, you get used to what you have.

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brii — Tue, 24 Feb 2015 18:08:04 GMT

I have a 5 and my daughter has the 6 - not the 6+. She loves it.

My phone isn't even 2 years' old. I usually keep my phone until something is really wrong with it. I use it so much - so many cool apps.

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redtabby — Tue, 24 Feb 2015 18:19:31 GMT

The 6 was my first smart phone. It works for me, I like to slip it into a pocket. The 6+ was tempting but it would not fit in a pocket. My grocery list is in an app, as I walk around the store I put it in a pocket. A wristlet would also work while shopping for the larger 6+. I chose a 128 gig, I take lots of photos and the storage was a consideration. My husband upgraded from a 4s to a 6 and he is happy with the 6.

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JJsMom — Tue, 24 Feb 2015 18:56:40 GMT

Is size an issue for you? I believe the 6 screen is larger. I personally prefer smaller phones. I don't want to carry around a huge device that won't fit into pockets or my wallet easily.

I don't care for the Otterbox because it's way too thick and clunky, and stuff gets trapped under the screen cover.

I guess it all depends on what you are looking for and value in a phone.

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gidgetgh — Tue, 24 Feb 2015 18:59:34 GMT

I have the regular 6. I love it. It's definitely not too big.

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dooBdoo — Tue, 24 Feb 2015 19:00:04 GMT

On 2/24/2015 terrier3 said:
On 2/24/2015 Montana said:
If you can, go to an Apple store and see the available models in person. I was surprised that the 6+ was not the monster I expected. It felt comfortable in my average sized hands. The 6 was not much bigger than the 5.

That sounds like a good idea.

It's about one degree here now and I was thinking about going to the mall and getting a pedicure...I can wander over to the Apple store in flip-flops.

I always make the same suggestion as Montana's. It's good to see the devices in person. I've used iPhones for almost 5 years (currently use iPhone 5) and I've always been extremely happy with them.