Take what you will out of Apple's announcement this past week- the iPhone is still king and people will scratch at the bit to get a hold of it. As of this morning, there are reports of pre-orders selling out in less than 60 minutes. But is it a game changer for the industry? Our staff seems to not think so, and there seems to be a consensus that the iPhone 5 is finally catching up to its competition.
Here's what our staff has to say....
Do you think Apple's announcement this week was another game changer for the industry? Will you be ordering the new stuff?
Jesse Mendoza: I don't consider the iPhone 5 a game changer, since it seemed all Apple was doing is catching up the iPhone to pretty much everything that's out there: Larger screen, "faster/thinner", LTE... gorgeous hardware as always, but nothing really blew me out of the water. Actually, I was more impressed with the changes done to the iPod Touch- better camera (now matching the iPhone's), larger screen, colors(!!), and the ability to add a lanyard to it is one of those "aha" moments. I could see myself using this as my primary point and shoot.
Andrew Allen: I don't consider the iPhone 5 a game changer nor will I be ordering one, but Apple continues to make a solid smartphone with great industrial design. I get the feeling they weren't going for game changer, but model refresh. They know the iPhone is their flagship device and only want to improve it not transform it.
Tony Robinson: There is no device on Verizon Wireless right now that would pull me away from the iPhone 5. 3G to LTE, A5 processor to the A6 processor, thinner, 4" screen and it's just a device that you can rely on. I enjoy using all devices but I'll be at Verizon Wireless bright and early on 9/21 to pick up a 32gb, black iPhone 5. Best thing? I do have 2 lines.
Sharon Copeland: No I don't I think it was... It was a way to give their loyal fans applications and upgrades that were lacking in the OS and on the phone. Most of the things were not that exciting and they were leaked before hand. They always seem a step behind to me.
Marc Zeffren: While I do not necessarily see it as a game changer, it is still a huge improvement over the 4S. It is thinner and lighter, yet it packs a bigger punch. No, they didn't redesign the phone, but do they need to? No, they didn't redesign the home screen, but I like the simplicity and fluidity of it. Yes, it may seem boring, and no it is not a game changer, but it is still one of the best, if not the best phone on the market.
Andrew Clausen: Game changer? No. They released another device that steadily gets "better". Nothing groundbreaking. We've had fast, four inch phones for awhile so this is nothing new. But I think it will sell and will become the new standard as they always do. Also, they're gonna get sued so that'll be fun!
Tom Fleming: Yes, I do consider it a game changer, but not in the manner that most are going to think or say. Nothing in the hardware or software was game changing or original, in fact, it was all blatant theft from other company's. That being said, I do think that the iPhone 5 is going to change the mobile world as a result of the lawsuits that are going to be filed due to patent infringement. Apple opened this Pandora's box by insisting on suing others, now they are going to have to deal with the fall out. In the end, as I have suggested before, the consumers will suffer.
What do you think? Did you pre-order the iPhone 5? Will you be in line on Sept. 21 for the goodies? Sound off in our comments!
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