New 2018 iPhones - Opinions?

qba335i · 09-13-2018, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by BMW F22

Are there advantages of going through the Apple iPhone Upgrade Program?

I usually pay in full and get the unlocked phone. Once the time comes I sell the old one on eBay and get the new one.

I have 8 plus now. Not sure if I want the Xs max - Not a huge fan of the notch and the face ID.

paliknight · 09-13-2018, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by BMW F22

Are there advantages of going through the Apple iPhone Upgrade Program?

Convenience. It's essentially the same as selling your current phone after a year and buying the latest one. Instead of you selling it, Apple takes it back.

BMW F22 · 09-14-2018, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by qba335i

I usually pay in full and get the unlocked phone. Once the time comes I sell the old one on eBay and get the new one.

I have 8 plus now. Not sure if I want the Xs max - Not a huge fan of the notch and the face ID.

Probably will do that too.

BMW F22 · 09-14-2018, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by paliknight

Convenience. It's essentially the same as selling your current phone after a year and buying the latest one. Instead of you selling it, Apple takes it back.

IIRC the current gen phone still sells for 68% of Original price. With Apple upgrade program you have to pay 50% before eligible for upgrade meaning it would cost more.

paliknight · 09-14-2018, 03:08 AM

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Originally Posted by BMW F22

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Originally Posted by paliknight

Convenience. It's essentially the same as selling your current phone after a year and buying the latest one. Instead of you selling it, Apple takes it back.

IIRC the current gen phone still sells for 68% of Original price. With Apple upgrade program you have to pay 50% before eligible for upgrade meaning it would cost more.

Ohhh forgot about that 50% of payment on top of the extra monthly fee.

bimmer456 · 09-14-2018, 10:32 AM

Brought the xs max 256. Paid in full. Paying in installments means no tax, but with my credit card I get 90 days insurance for theft and loss and warranty extended by 1 year, so cheaper than Apple care even with tax. Will pay off old phone and sell back to carrier.

paliknight · 09-14-2018, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by bimmer456

Brought the xs max 256. Paid in full. Paying in installments means no tax, but with my credit card I get 90 days insurance for theft and loss and warranty extended by 1 year, so cheaper than Apple care even with tax. Will pay off old phone and sell back to carrier.

You still have to pay tax on installments. You just pay it up front when you buy the phone.

BMW F22 · 09-14-2018, 11:07 AM

Ordered XS 256GB in Silver for pick up next Friday. Paid it off since there’s no benefits in doing otherwise. Might add the AppleCare and insurance on it for $15 a month. We’ll see. Already got a case for it for $.99 lol (some promo that Ringke had).

bimmer456 · 09-14-2018, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by bimmer456

Brought the xs max 256. Paid in full. Paying in installments means no tax, but with my credit card I get 90 days insurance for theft and loss and warranty extended by 1 year, so cheaper than Apple care even with tax. Will pay off old phone and sell back to carrier.

You still have to pay tax on installments. You just pay it up front when you buy the phone.

I added up the installments and it came to the retail value without tax and the page said Apple collects tax in CA when purchasing unbundled. I assume bundled is the installment plan with service. The tax on my bill just appears to be some regulatory fees and taxes on the service.

bimmer456 · 09-14-2018, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by BMW F22

Ordered XS 256GB in Silver for pick up next Friday. Paid it off since there’s no benefits in doing otherwise. Might add the AppleCare and insurance on it for $15 a month. We’ll see. Already got a case for it for $.99 lol (some promo that Ringke had).

I got the gold color. Looks like 512 and 256 shipping dates on max phones is starting to slip but you will likely get the phone before the expected date.

bimmer456 · 09-14-2018, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by paliknight

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Originally Posted by bimmer456

Brought the xs max 256. Paid in full. Paying in installments means no tax, but with my credit card I get 90 days insurance for theft and loss and warranty extended by 1 year, so cheaper than Apple care even with tax. Will pay off old phone and sell back to carrier.

You still have to pay tax on installments. You just pay it up front when you buy the phone.

I added up the installments and it came to the retail value without tax and the page said Apple collects tax in CA when purchasing unbundled. I assume bundled is the installment plan with service. The tax on my bill just appears to be some regulatory fees and taxes on the service.

Mingwan · 09-14-2018, 01:57 PM

How much is the iPhone US? I don’t see it on the list.

danniexi · 09-14-2018, 03:00 PM

apple watch was the most exciting thing about the keynote.

Crimson92 · 09-14-2018, 03:02 PM

I have a X. No need for me to upgrade this time around.

RickFLM4 · 09-14-2018, 03:29 PM

Other than reading the first few posts in this thread and seeing the prices in the news I haven't even read about the new phones. I'm fine with my 6S and see no reason for a new phone.

Romo · 09-14-2018, 03:39 PM

I have a 6, flawless function, over 4 years.

I`m tempted for an XS, but I was advised to wait what the iOS12 upgrade sept 17th wil mean for operating speed and stability

The word is that the iOS12 means bigger turbo`s and more HP for the iPhone

If it al works decently I wil not upgrade. Even my battery is fine.

MrRoboto · 09-14-2018, 05:09 PM

The XR is likely the best value. It appears to have almost all of the features as the S models at a cheaper price.

As an aside, these Apple events are getting ridiculous. The format and content is identical to previous events aside for slightly different products.

ASAP · 09-14-2018, 05:15 PM

FYI... anything prior to a 7 is now considered effectively a dinosaur... the processing power alone of anything older wont allow you to use all apps effectively.

RickFLM4 · 09-14-2018, 05:33 PM

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FYI... anything prior to a 7 is now considered effectively a dinosaur... the processing power alone of anything older wont allow you to use all apps effectively.

Apps I use on a 6S work fine. What apps won’t work properly on a 3 year old phone?

Pagman22 · 09-14-2018, 05:58 PM

Just got a new 8 and pleased versus the 6 plus. At least 8 has the better processor and camera. Battery life is excellent at this point and a lower price point relative to the X

ASAP · 09-14-2018, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by ASAP

FYI... anything prior to a 7 is now considered effectively a dinosaur... the processing power alone of anything older wont allow you to use all apps effectively.

Apps I use on a 6S work fine. What apps won’t work properly on a 3 year old phone?

any AR app for one... and the camera in comparison is a joke... oh yeah and the battery...

RickFLM4 · 09-14-2018, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by ASAP

FYI... anything prior to a 7 is now considered effectively a dinosaur... the processing power alone of anything older wont allow you to use all apps effectively.

Apps I use on a 6S work fine. What apps won't work properly on a 3 year old phone?

any AR app for one... and the camera in comparison is a joke... oh yeah and the battery...

Ok that explains it. I don't use AR apps (actually had to look up what they are lol) or really play any games on my phone, and don't care much about the camera as I have a separate camera when taking pics I care about. Battery life could be longer, but not worth $1,000 to get more time between recharges. Basic apps I use still fine. I'm ok being a dinosaur.

View Poll Results: Upgrading/buying?
Yes - iPhone Xs	21	20.00%
Yes - iPhone Xs Max	21	20.00%
Yes - iPhone Xr	5	4.76%
No	24	22.86%
F*ck NO	34	32.38%
Voters: 105. You may not vote on this poll

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bimmer456 Major General 3077 Rep 6,089 Posts Drives: 340i Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Pasadena, CA iTrader: (0)	Brought the xs max 256. Paid in full. Paying in installments means no tax, but with my credit card I get 90 days insurance for theft and loss and warranty extended by 1 year, so cheaper than Apple care even with tax. Will pay off old phone and sell back to carrier.
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BMW F22 Major General 3659 Rep 9,783 Posts Drives: ///M235i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (8)	Ordered XS 256GB in Silver for pick up next Friday. Paid it off since there’s no benefits in doing otherwise. Might add the AppleCare and insurance on it for $15 a month. We’ll see. Already got a case for it for $.99 lol (some promo that Ringke had).
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RickFLM4 Brigadier General 11857 Rep 4,873 Posts Drives: M4 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: PB County, FL iTrader: (0)	Other than reading the first few posts in this thread and seeing the prices in the news I haven't even read about the new phones. I'm fine with my 6S and see no reason for a new phone. __________________ Current: 2018 SO/SS F83 ZCP Gone: 2015 SO/SO F82
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Romo Lieutenant Colonel 1776 Rep 1,672 Posts Drives: G87 M2- GT4 RS Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: The Netherlands iTrader: (0)	I have a 6, flawless function, over 4 years. I`m tempted for an XS, but I was advised to wait what the iOS12 upgrade sept 17th wil mean for operating speed and stability The word is that the iOS12 means bigger turbo`s and more HP for the iPhone If it al works decently I wil not upgrade. Even my battery is fine.
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MrRoboto Brigadier General 1850 Rep 4,836 Posts Drives: VO 1M Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	The XR is likely the best value. It appears to have almost all of the features as the S models at a cheaper price. As an aside, these Apple events are getting ridiculous. The format and content is identical to previous events aside for slightly different products.
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Pagman22 Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW X5 35d Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Charleston,SC iTrader: (0)	Just got a new 8 and pleased versus the 6 plus. At least 8 has the better processor and camera. Battery life is excellent at this point and a lower price point relative to the X
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