[DirtMcGirk]

[rant] I have an iPhone. I like it. I can look at porn and talk to my mom at the same time.

But why is the iPhone 5 newsworthy? Its all over CNN at the moment, and I can't figure out why.

I'm a lot disappointed with just how consumer fueled American culture has become. I get that some people measure their self worth when it comes to having the latest and greatest tech toy, and I'm sure I'm the same way with bikes or guns or sex toys, but the whole idea of sitting in line for a phone is beyond me.

And then to top it off, now in California you have to have signs up telling people how much radiation their phone puts off. Zombie day, 2012, Chinese taking over... just let it happen soon!

[/rant]

 

[IH8Rice]

its no different when any other Iphone has been released.

 

[jonKranked]

newest rumor is that iphone5 is a sprint exclusive, everyone else gets iphone 4S

 

[Big J]

Place your orders please.......I'd like a nice bonus.

Thank you,

J

 

[DirtMcGirk]

Just can't get excited about it. Its not news. It holds no political or social relevance. I'll give you it might hold some economic weight as they're anticipating selling 1.7mm of them at $200 per unit on the first day. But its not news. Its just more commercials masquerading as news. Fvcking CNN.

 

[CrabJoe StretchPants]

Bitching about media/news hype over a phone release is just as gay as sleeping on a sidewalk overnight to be the first in line to get said phone.

 

[Pesqueeb]

What else is the "news" going to cover? The growing plutocracy and the 2.5 wars were involved in? Whats really important is how "Chaz" did on DWTS last night and the newest iDildo. Please.

 

[jimmydean]

Bitching about media/news hype over a phone release is just as gay as sleeping on a sidewalk overnight to be the first in line to get said phone.

What cracks me up is when people camp out to be the FIRST, then wait for hours to get the phone and get out of the store only to have people walk in and buy it the same day with no wait at lunch. That was actually on the news here when the iPhone2 came out. There was a ton of people waiting, but by 11:00 there were no lines and no waiting.

I'll keep my Galaxy S for another year before I get another Android phone.

 

[Total Heckler]

This product obviously is not for you.

 

[boogenman]

I'm excited for the news to come out any minute and I will be buying a new iPhone if it seems like a big improvement. I won't wait in line like an idiot. I can wait a few weeks. I happened to be at the mall(apple store) last year when the ipad2 came out, the line zig sagged through half the mall. Fools

 

[Sandwich]

At least it's a 'merican company that's making all the loot...too bad their building everything in dang ol china.

 

[jimmydean]

At least it's a 'merican company that's making all the loot...too bad their building everything in dang ol china.

They wouldn't make any loot, otherwise. Have you seen what "Made in the USA" costs these days?

 

[jonKranked]

At least it's a 'merican company that's making all the loot...too bad their building everything in dang ol china.

and now brazil

 

[stevew]

I'm a lot disappointed with just how consumer fueled American culture has become.

please refrain from any cycling related upgrade for at least 5 years.

 

[syadasti]

They wouldn't make any loot, otherwise. Have you seen what "Made in the USA" costs these days?

Sure they would, Nokia makes a whole bunch of phones, even sub $200 off contract in the EU. Apple is just greedy.

 

[mandown]

[rant] I have an iPhone. I like it. I can look at porn and talk to my mom at the same time.

But why is the iPhone 5 newsworthy? Its all over CNN at the moment, and I can't figure out why.

I'm a lot disappointed with just how consumer fueled American culture has become. [/rant]

idiot. you bought a product, then complain that the maker of the product releases an updated product. you are a consumer whore complaining about the news holding up a mirror to remind you that your attitude of "except for me, everyone is the same" is a sham. new products are the reason for most economic expansion. nobody but repairmen and tailors can make money in an economy where consumption is minimized.

 

[kazlx]

No 5, just a 4S. Too bad, so sad.

 

[jonKranked]

No 5, just a 4S. Too bad, so sad.

not surprising. but its not over.

 

[Polandspring88]

Someone more knowledgeable than I break it down for me, Iphone 4S worth it or is the Droid Bionic the way to go? I'm coming off of a non-smartphone and know nothing of this new-fangled technology.

 

[dante]

please refrain from any cycling related upgrade for at least 5 years.

The funniest things to watch are the "OMG, 2012 Specialized/Trek/whatever" when the only differences are paint / decals and a 5% price hike...

 

[CrabJoe StretchPants]

Someone more knowledgeable than I break it down for me, Iphone 4S worth it or is the Droid Bionic the way to go? I'm coming off of a non-smartphone and know nothing of this new-fangled technology.

anything new and Android based.

 

[dante]

As for the new iPhone, i really don't get it. Dual-core processor, 8mp camera, sub-4g LTE speeds, etc are all just "as good" as everyone else's Android phones... Is there really anything to get excited over?

 

[jdcamb]

I'm holding out for the "choke a bitch app". Whichever phone comes with that, I'm buying it.

Is my breath that bad app...

Am I too stoned to drive app...

Visene app...

What to do if the cops are following me app...

Portable Force Field app...

 

[jonKranked]

i'm surprised that an iphone was announced without a single black turtleneck in sight

 

[AngryMetalsmith]

I'm too damn cheap to fork over $2.99 for the Galaga app., so I don't see any upgrades for me any time soon.

 

[jonKranked]

if anyone is planning on a new android device by the end of the year, do yourselves a favor and get the Samsung Nexus Prime (or maybe Galaxy prime). Not officially announced, but that will be taken care of next week. First Android ice cream sandwich (ver 4.0) device, and hardware specs above anything else on the market.

 

[insanitylevel9]

i will stick with my ghetto water proof phone, i i don't really use my phone anyway. typically just have it with me riding so if i knock my self out i can call for help when i wake up. i never got why people get so excited over a phone, its probably the people that hate there life and have nothing else to look forwards to.

 

[OGRipper]

Mandown FTW!! You helped create the monster you're complaining about.

 

[jonKranked]

i knew something was amiss when they spent the first half of the presentation talking about something that was already announced (ios5). seemed like padding to make the unveil seem longer.

 

[ridiculous]

anything new and Android based with ice cream sandwich.

Fixed.

 

[kazlx]

i will stick with my ghetto water proof phone, i i don't really use my phone anyway. typically just have it with me riding so if i knock my self out i can call for help when i wake up. i never got why people get so excited over a phone, its probably the people that hate there life and have nothing else to look forwards to.

Why do you get excited over a bicycle? It's just a bicycle. I can't believe how much you people spend on something I can get at Wal-Mart for $100.

 

[Total Heckler]

I have been testing with the Bionic and other high end Android devices and they aren't anything special. The Bionic feels cheap.

 

[jonKranked]

I have been testing with the Bionic and other high end Android devices and they aren't anything special. The Bionic feels cheap.

what other stuff do you have your hands on right now?

 

[stevew]

my motto next year....less phone more bourbon/whiskey.

 

[CBJ]

my motto next year....less phone more bourbon/whiskey.

Does one exclude the other?

 

[stevew]

Does one exclude the other?

ditching smart phone after may.....$1068 a year to talk on the phone is fvcking stupid.

 

[bdamschen]

I have been testing with the Bionic and other high end Android devices and they aren't anything special. The Bionic feels cheap.

Yeah- still haven't found anything that's seemed more awesome than my incredible except for maybe my wife's incredible 2(just because of battery life). Feels weird to not be envious of new phones...

 

[CBJ]

ditching smart phone after may.....$1068 a year to talk on the phone is fvcking stupid.

Totally agree - if it was not a company phone I would have a very hard time spending that kind of money.

 

[dante]

ditching smart phone after may.....$1068 a year to talk on the phone is fvcking stupid.

Are you paying $1,068 just for data? Or are you giving up your cell phone completely? My data plan is $30/month (plus taxes), so figure ~$400/year after taxes/fees. #whitepeopleandtheirproblems

 

[syadasti]

Are you paying $1,068 just for data? Or are you giving up your cell phone completely? My data plan is $30/month (plus taxes), so figure ~$400/year after taxes/fees. #whitepeopleandtheirproblems

I pay $321/year($26.75 w/taxes/month) for 300 minutes with unlimited txt/3G data on Sprint's network (via Virgin Mobile). Coverage is better than Tmobile but not as good as Verizon in my area - I'd say on par with ATT. Screw post paid, I'll wait for prepaid 4G (tmobile just launched 4G prepaid with Walmart BTW) when the network is more robust and mature and actual true 4G (nobody is yet).