Electronics

[gidgetgh]

I can buy a new phone starting tomorrow (that's when I'm eligible through AT&T) and am planning on upgrading to a 6 or 6 Plus. I can't decide which. My husband is going to take my 5. He's never had a "smart phone" before.

Any thoughts on which to get? Anyone purchase either recently? I've seen them both in person at the Apple store. I'm kind of thinking that the Plus is too big, but I'm not totally convinced of that yet.

[GKF007]

I just got the 6 plus a week ago. It is big. And a bit heavy. But that's what I wanted. I love the big screen!

[gidgetgh]

Thanks. How does it feel when you're using it as a phone? Cumbersome up by your ear or good?

[HULAGIRL]

I just traded my 5 for a 6. The 6-plus in more like a tablet...6 is big enough for a phone!

[dakotacheryl]

Love my 6 Plus...I've had it since it launched. Love the big screen which is why I chose that size over the 6...plus the camera is better on the Plus.

Size wise, to hold it up to your ear it's similar to a home phone handset...that being said, I almost always use either my blue tooth ear bud, or the apple ear buds...I hate holding a phone to my ear...hate the home phone...hated using my iPhone 5 when having to hold it to my ear.

LOVE the big screen...did I already mention that LOL...figure I'll never have to replace my iPad Mini now that the 6 Plus has that big screen.

[jackthebear]

We were in the Apple store over the weekend I tried the 6+ in my hand, for me it is way too big, even the 6 is a bit too big. I like the 5 because I can reach everything with my thumb, waiting out my contract.

The screen is sooo wonderful though.

Spouse treated himself to the iPadAir 2,

[violann]

It REALLY depends on how you plan to use your phone. I would NEVER carry any phone in a pocket on my clothing because I'd always be afraid it could slip out of my pocket and fall. I keep my phone in a hard Otterbox or Otterbox-type case that is in a felt case in my purse. My i5 was bigger than the 4, but the screen was still too small for me, even after surgery. My 6+ is perfect in every way. I can see the screen without my 1.25 readers and use all the info on the screen and in the apps. I think at some point I'll be able to take music dictation on my phone, not at all important for most people but for me, a dream come true. So I definitely want to have a "phablet" (PHone-tABLET) in my purse. I will be taking an iPhone workshop after Christmas. Today, after owning my phone for one week, I can't even think of enough ways to say how much I love it. But most important, don't buy more equipment than you will LOVE!

[jackthebear]

On 12/1/2014 violann said: It REALLY depends on how you plan to use your phone. I would NEVER carry any phone in a pocket on my clothing because I'd always be afraid it could slip out of my pocket and fall. I keep my phone in a hard Otterbox or Otterbox-type case that is in a felt case in my purse. My i5 was bigger than the 4, but the screen was still too small for me, even after surgery. My 6+ is perfect in every way. I can see the screen without my 1.25 readers and use all the info on the screen and in the apps. I think at some point I'll be able to take music dictation on my phone, not at all important for most people but for me, a dream come true. So I definitely want to have a "phablet" (PHone-tABLET) in my purse. I will be taking an iPhone workshop after Christmas. Today, after owning my phone for one week, I can't even think of enough ways to say how much I love it. But most important, don't buy more equipment than you will LOVE!

ITA

enjoy your iPhone, I love mine

[Auntie Goose]

I went from the 5 to the 6plus and I love it! Once I got it, I thought, How did I live with such a smaller screen???

[allthatsgood]

I have the 6 Plus and love it. I think it's either "a love it or hate thing." My daughter sent me a picture of a purse she wanted and the picture was so much better than would have been on my 4. I never had a 5, went from the iPhone 4 to 6 Plus, so the improvement was huge for me. I have very small hands, but the size does not bother me. Love that the screen is larger. I'm very satisfied with mine.