TPU iPhone 4 cases - Was Re: Aluminum versus Glass iPHone, Just a Comment
Hi, the link below is for the cases, then I provided the link to the message I wrote about them a while back. http://www.amazon.com/Premium-Flexible-Covers-iPhone-Verizon/dp/B006MQ837S http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/msg07795.html Hope this helps. -- Raul A. Gallegos Ever notice how it's usually the person with the closed mind who has the open mouth? Home Page: http://raulgallegos.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/rau47 Facebook: http://facebook.com/rau47 On 10/2/2012 9:45 PM, Kliphton wrote: Where you get these TPU cases? On Oct 2, 2012, at 6:04 PM, Raul A. Gallegos wrote: Hello Mark, I don't think you are unique. At least, I've read similar opinions from others on the intertubes. I think that as has been pointed out before, sometimes thinner and lighter can be perceived as not stirdy. However if you also compare iPhone 3GS to iPhone 4S, you will see how the 4S feels better even though the 3GS feels more solid. At least to me it does. Regarding the iPhone 5, to me it does feel comfortable in the hand. If these things keep getting thinner they will reach the thinness of paper and we will need an adapter to plug the headphones into, LOL. Seriously though, odd man out or not, opinions is what helps to drive innovation with companies as new ideas and designs come out with new products. I'd rather not take a chance in dropping my glass iPhone 4S, so I use TPU cases which still allow it to look good with minimal protection. However I love taking it out of the case and holding and caressing it. Yes, I'm probably weird, but I too love the look and feel of my iPhone 4S. --- Raul A. Gallegos Facebook, Twitter, and Zello username: rau47 Homepage: http://RaulGallegos.com On Oct 1, 2012, at 15:53, "M. Taylor" wrote: Hi Phillip, You know, I have heard so many people say that they used to drop their glass finished iPhones. In fact, the web is replete with such complaints from all over the world. To date, I have yet to drop my glass finished iPhone. I am clearly the odd-man out on this issue. (smile). Oh well, it's nice to be unique (even bigger smile). Mark -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of PHILLIP TRACY Sent: Monday, October 01, 2012 12:34 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Aluminum versus Glass iPHone, Just a Comment I'm sorry to say, that my opinion is exact and completely opposite yours. Everything you said about the 4S, I didn't like. I am extremely happy with the new iPhone 5's design. I dropped my 4S all the time, and I have yet to drop the five. I believe it's much lighter and much better design. It is not flimsy, but very sturdy. I'm sorry you felt differently. Phillip Tracy Sent from my iPhone. On Oct 1, 2012, at 1:41 PM, "M. Taylor" wrote: Hello Everyone, I was in my local A T & T Wireless Store assisting a friend in upgrading her iPhone 4 to an iPHone 4 S. While we were waiting for a representative, I took the opportunity to explore iPHone 5, again. You know what? NO matter how much Apple tries to spin it, the iPHone 5 feels like a more cheaply made device than the 4 or the 4 S. Say what you will but there is something special about that glass finish that is lost with iPHone 5. Perhaps most people keep their phones in a case so it matters little to them but to me, what put iPHone a cut above the rest has been lost with iPhone 5, in terms of tactile satisfaction. Also, from a visual perspective, the aluminum, to my poor old eyes anyway, lacks that special sparkling gleam that made me so glad I own an iPhone. For the first time in my wireless life, I am so happy I do not have the "latest and greatest." As is always the case, this is just my opinion so please be kind (Smile). Making a Joyful Noise, Mark -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post
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does the lightning adaptor come with the phone or do I buy it separately? *** character is found in how you treat people who can't do anything for you. web page http://www.wrighthere.net - Original Message - From: "Damashe Thomas" To: Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2012 7:09 PM Subject: Re: Aluminum versus Glass iPHone, Just a Comment Raul, You aren't weird, or at least you aren't the only. I can't count the number of times that I am just holding my iPhone and admiring it, its thinness, the design and all the wonderful things it allows me to do everyday. I guess I have turned in to an iPhone fanboy lol - Original Message - From: "Raul A. Gallegos" To: Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2012 7:04 PM Subject: Re: Aluminum versus Glass iPHone, Just a Comment Hello Mark, I don't think you are unique. At least, I've read similar opinions from others on the intertubes. I think that as has been pointed out before, sometimes thinner and lighter can be perceived as not stirdy. However if you also compare iPhone 3GS to iPhone 4S, you will see how the 4S feels better even though the 3GS feels more solid. At least to me it does. Regarding the iPhone 5, to me it does feel comfortable in the hand. If these things keep getting thinner they will reach the thinness of paper and we will need an adapter to plug the headphones into, LOL. Seriously though, odd man out or not, opinions is what helps to drive innovation with companies as new ideas and designs come out with new products. I'd rather not take a chance in dropping my glass iPhone 4S, so I use TPU cases which still allow it to look good with minimal protection. However I love taking it out of the case and holding and caressing it. Yes, I'm probably weird, but I too love the look and feel of my iPhone 4S. --- Raul A. Gallegos Facebook, Twitter, and Zello username: rau47 Homepage: http://RaulGallegos.com On Oct 1, 2012, at 15:53, "M. Taylor" wrote: Hi Phillip, You know, I have heard so many people say that they used to drop their glass finished iPhones. In fact, the web is replete with such complaints from all over the world. To date, I have yet to drop my glass finished iPhone. I am clearly the odd-man out on this issue. (smile). Oh well, it's nice to be unique (even bigger smile). Mark -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of PHILLIP TRACY Sent: Monday, October 01, 2012 12:34 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Aluminum versus Glass iPHone, Just a Comment I'm sorry to say, that my opinion is exact and completely opposite yours. Everything you said about the 4S, I didn't like. I am extremely happy with the new iPhone 5's design. I dropped my 4S all the time, and I have yet to drop the five. I believe it's much lighter and much better design. It is not flimsy, but very sturdy. I'm sorry you felt differently. Phillip Tracy Sent from my iPhone. On Oct 1, 2012, at 1:41 PM, "M. Taylor" wrote: Hello Everyone, I was in my local A T & T Wireless Store assisting a friend in upgrading her iPhone 4 to an iPHone 4 S. While we were waiting for a representative, I took the opportunity to explore iPHone 5, again. You know what? NO matter how much Apple tries to spin it, the iPHone 5 feels like a more cheaply made device than the 4 or the 4 S. Say what you will but there is something special about that glass finish that is lost with iPHone 5. Perhaps most people keep their phones in a case so it matters little to them but to me, what put iPHone a cut above the rest has been lost with iPhone 5, in terms of tactile satisfaction. Also, from a visual perspective, the aluminum, to my poor old eyes anyway, lacks that special sparkling gleam that made me so glad I own an iPhone. For the first time in my wireless life, I am so happy I do not have the "latest and greatest." As is always the case, this is just my opinion so please be kind (Smile). Making a Joyful Noise, Mark -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/grou
Re: Aluminum versus Glass iPHone, Just a Comment
Where you get these TPU cases? On Oct 2, 2012, at 6:04 PM, Raul A. Gallegos wrote: > Hello Mark, I don't think you are unique. At least, I've read similar > opinions from others on the intertubes. I think that as has been pointed out > before, sometimes thinner and lighter can be perceived as not stirdy. However > if you also compare iPhone 3GS to iPhone 4S, you will see how the 4S feels > better even though the 3GS feels more solid. At least to me it does. > Regarding the iPhone 5, to me it does feel comfortable in the hand. If these > things keep getting thinner they will reach the thinness of paper and we will > need an adapter to plug the headphones into, LOL. Seriously though, odd man > out or not, opinions is what helps to drive innovation with companies as new > ideas and designs come out with new products. I'd rather not take a chance in > dropping my glass iPhone 4S, so I use TPU cases which still allow it to look > good with minimal protection. However I love taking it out of the case and > holding and caressing it. Yes, I'm probably weird, but I too love the look > and feel of my iPhone 4S. > > --- > Raul A. Gallegos > Facebook, Twitter, and Zello username: rau47 > Homepage: http://RaulGallegos.com > > On Oct 1, 2012, at 15:53, "M. Taylor" wrote: > >> Hi Phillip, >> >> You know, I have heard so many people say that they used to drop their glass >> finished iPhones. In fact, the web is replete with such complaints from all >> over the world. >> >> To date, I have yet to drop my glass finished iPhone. >> >> I am clearly the odd-man out on this issue. (smile). >> >> Oh well, it's nice to be unique (even bigger smile). >> >> Mark >> >> >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf >> Of PHILLIP TRACY >> Sent: Monday, October 01, 2012 12:34 PM >> To: viphone@googlegroups.com >> Subject: Re: Aluminum versus Glass iPHone, Just a Comment >> >> I'm sorry to say, that my opinion is exact and completely opposite yours. >> Everything you said about the 4S, I didn't like. I am extremely happy with >> the new iPhone 5's design. I dropped my 4S all the time, and I have yet to >> drop the five. I believe it's much lighter and much better design. It is not >> flimsy, but very sturdy. I'm sorry you felt differently. >> >> Phillip Tracy >> Sent from my iPhone. >> >> On Oct 1, 2012, at 1:41 PM, "M. Taylor" wrote: >> >>> Hello Everyone, >>> >>> I was in my local A T & T Wireless Store assisting a friend in >>> upgrading her iPhone 4 to an iPHone 4 S. While we were waiting for a >>> representative, I took the opportunity to explore iPHone 5, again. >>> >>> You know what? NO matter how much Apple tries to spin it, the iPHone >>> 5 feels like a more cheaply made device than the 4 or the 4 S. >>> >>> Say what you will but there is something special about that glass >>> finish that is lost with iPHone 5. >>> >>> Perhaps most people keep their phones in a case so it matters little >>> to them but to me, what put iPHone a cut above the rest has been lost >>> with iPhone 5, in terms of tactile satisfaction. >>> >>> Also, from a visual perspective, the aluminum, to my poor old eyes >>> anyway, lacks that special sparkling gleam that made me so glad I own an >> iPhone. >>> >>> For the first time in my wireless life, I am so happy I do not have >>> the "latest and greatest." >>> >>> As is always the case, this is just my opinion so please be kind (Smile). >>> >>> Making a Joyful Noise, >>> >>> Mark >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" >> Google Group. >>> To search the VIPhone public archive, visit >> http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. >>> To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. >>> >>> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google >> Group. >> To search the VIPhone public archive, visit >> http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@goo
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Raul, You aren't weird, or at least you aren't the only. I can't count the number of times that I am just holding my iPhone and admiring it, its thinness, the design and all the wonderful things it allows me to do everyday. I guess I have turned in to an iPhone fanboy lol - Original Message - From: "Raul A. Gallegos" To: Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2012 7:04 PM Subject: Re: Aluminum versus Glass iPHone, Just a Comment Hello Mark, I don't think you are unique. At least, I've read similar opinions from others on the intertubes. I think that as has been pointed out before, sometimes thinner and lighter can be perceived as not stirdy. However if you also compare iPhone 3GS to iPhone 4S, you will see how the 4S feels better even though the 3GS feels more solid. At least to me it does. Regarding the iPhone 5, to me it does feel comfortable in the hand. If these things keep getting thinner they will reach the thinness of paper and we will need an adapter to plug the headphones into, LOL. Seriously though, odd man out or not, opinions is what helps to drive innovation with companies as new ideas and designs come out with new products. I'd rather not take a chance in dropping my glass iPhone 4S, so I use TPU cases which still allow it to look good with minimal protection. However I love taking it out of the case and holding and caressing it. Yes, I'm probably weird, but I too love the look and feel of my iPhone 4S. --- Raul A. Gallegos Facebook, Twitter, and Zello username: rau47 Homepage: http://RaulGallegos.com On Oct 1, 2012, at 15:53, "M. Taylor" wrote: Hi Phillip, You know, I have heard so many people say that they used to drop their glass finished iPhones. In fact, the web is replete with such complaints from all over the world. To date, I have yet to drop my glass finished iPhone. I am clearly the odd-man out on this issue. (smile). Oh well, it's nice to be unique (even bigger smile). Mark -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of PHILLIP TRACY Sent: Monday, October 01, 2012 12:34 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Aluminum versus Glass iPHone, Just a Comment I'm sorry to say, that my opinion is exact and completely opposite yours. Everything you said about the 4S, I didn't like. I am extremely happy with the new iPhone 5's design. I dropped my 4S all the time, and I have yet to drop the five. I believe it's much lighter and much better design. It is not flimsy, but very sturdy. I'm sorry you felt differently. Phillip Tracy Sent from my iPhone. On Oct 1, 2012, at 1:41 PM, "M. Taylor" wrote: Hello Everyone, I was in my local A T & T Wireless Store assisting a friend in upgrading her iPhone 4 to an iPHone 4 S. While we were waiting for a representative, I took the opportunity to explore iPHone 5, again. You know what? NO matter how much Apple tries to spin it, the iPHone 5 feels like a more cheaply made device than the 4 or the 4 S. Say what you will but there is something special about that glass finish that is lost with iPHone 5. Perhaps most people keep their phones in a case so it matters little to them but to me, what put iPHone a cut above the rest has been lost with iPhone 5, in terms of tactile satisfaction. Also, from a visual perspective, the aluminum, to my poor old eyes anyway, lacks that special sparkling gleam that made me so glad I own an iPhone. For the first time in my wireless life, I am so happy I do not have the "latest and greatest." As is always the case, this is just my opinion so please be kind (Smile). Making a Joyful Noise, Mark -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more
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Hello Mark, I don't think you are unique. At least, I've read similar opinions from others on the intertubes. I think that as has been pointed out before, sometimes thinner and lighter can be perceived as not stirdy. However if you also compare iPhone 3GS to iPhone 4S, you will see how the 4S feels better even though the 3GS feels more solid. At least to me it does. Regarding the iPhone 5, to me it does feel comfortable in the hand. If these things keep getting thinner they will reach the thinness of paper and we will need an adapter to plug the headphones into, LOL. Seriously though, odd man out or not, opinions is what helps to drive innovation with companies as new ideas and designs come out with new products. I'd rather not take a chance in dropping my glass iPhone 4S, so I use TPU cases which still allow it to look good with minimal protection. However I love taking it out of the case and holding and caressing it. Yes, I'm probably weird, but I too love the look and feel of my iPhone 4S. --- Raul A. Gallegos Facebook, Twitter, and Zello username: rau47 Homepage: http://RaulGallegos.com On Oct 1, 2012, at 15:53, "M. Taylor" wrote: > Hi Phillip, > > You know, I have heard so many people say that they used to drop their glass > finished iPhones. In fact, the web is replete with such complaints from all > over the world. > > To date, I have yet to drop my glass finished iPhone. > > I am clearly the odd-man out on this issue. (smile). > > Oh well, it's nice to be unique (even bigger smile). > > Mark > > > > > -Original Message- > From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf > Of PHILLIP TRACY > Sent: Monday, October 01, 2012 12:34 PM > To: viphone@googlegroups.com > Subject: Re: Aluminum versus Glass iPHone, Just a Comment > > I'm sorry to say, that my opinion is exact and completely opposite yours. > Everything you said about the 4S, I didn't like. I am extremely happy with > the new iPhone 5's design. I dropped my 4S all the time, and I have yet to > drop the five. I believe it's much lighter and much better design. It is not > flimsy, but very sturdy. I'm sorry you felt differently. > > Phillip Tracy > Sent from my iPhone. > > On Oct 1, 2012, at 1:41 PM, "M. Taylor" wrote: > >> Hello Everyone, >> >> I was in my local A T & T Wireless Store assisting a friend in >> upgrading her iPhone 4 to an iPHone 4 S. While we were waiting for a >> representative, I took the opportunity to explore iPHone 5, again. >> >> You know what? NO matter how much Apple tries to spin it, the iPHone >> 5 feels like a more cheaply made device than the 4 or the 4 S. >> >> Say what you will but there is something special about that glass >> finish that is lost with iPHone 5. >> >> Perhaps most people keep their phones in a case so it matters little >> to them but to me, what put iPHone a cut above the rest has been lost >> with iPhone 5, in terms of tactile satisfaction. >> >> Also, from a visual perspective, the aluminum, to my poor old eyes >> anyway, lacks that special sparkling gleam that made me so glad I own an > iPhone. >> >> For the first time in my wireless life, I am so happy I do not have >> the "latest and greatest." >> >> As is always the case, this is just my opinion so please be kind (Smile). >> >> Making a Joyful Noise, >> >> Mark >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" > Google Group. >> To search the VIPhone public archive, visit > http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. >> To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. >> >> > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google > Group. > To search the VIPhone public archive, visit > http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. > To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. > > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google > Group. > To search the VIPhone public archive, visit > http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. > To p
Re: Aluminum versus Glass iPHone, Just a Comment
Hi, I have been using the s-shape tpu cases of late. They are thin and do not detract from the look of the iPhone. No, they don't protect like the tank cases, but I don't drop my phone either. These cases are in many diffeernt colors and show off the iPhone design very nicely. I've posted in this list about them before. There are so many colors that you can choose one based on the color of your underwear for that day if you so desire. . --- Raul A. Gallegos Facebook, Twitter, and Zello username: rau47 Homepage: http://RaulGallegos.com On Oct 1, 2012, at 20:21, James Mannion wrote: > I found the 4 and 4s to be slippery in my hand and being heavy didn't > help that. I am not doubting what others are saying for them, just > speaking of my experience. What I hate about cases most of the time is > that the either feel cheap and probably look it too and or add too > much bulk for my liking. I think we have unique or almost so value in > the IPhone in that in itself does not feel cheap. Most other > manufacturers' phones unbelievably are encased in cheap plastic. > Paying that much for a device and for it to be made of cheap plastic > in the name of somebody's profit screams rip off in my opinion. If it > did what you needed and others didn't though it would be a trade off > maybe without a choice. So I am only interested in cases that equal or > add value to the look and feel as well as protection. My favorite > choice for that is a high quality leather. > > Jim > > On 10/1/12, Christopher Chaltain wrote: >> I have yet to drop my iPhone either, and other than a water protective >> bag I put it in when I go kayaking, I don't have a case on it. I like >> the feel and slenderness of the phone itself. I don't find it to be too >> slippery in my hands, but when I rest it on a pant leg, such as when I'm >> sitting in the car, it does slide around a bit. I'm not a big fan of the >> look and feel of some of the other cell phones, but sometimes I think a >> rubberized back might be nice to make the phone a bit stickier. >> >> On 01/10/12 17:41, Cheryl Homiak wrote: >>> I had a 3gs without a case and a 4S without a case (i still have the >>> 4S). The 4S dropped twice accidentally but actually not when I was >>> holding it and it wasn't harmed at all though i realize it could have >>> been. I have always been puzzled by all the comments about how slippery >>> the phones were as I never have felt insecure holding mine; i usually >>> hold in one hand and perform actions with the other and am not good at >>> two-thumbs maneuvering across the keyboard. At any rate, i've always >>> liked holding them in my hand and have had no catastrophes. That isn't >>> at all to say that that shouldn't happen to people; I'm just saying that >>> I've loved holding mine that way. i just now put a very simple case on >>> my iPhone 5 and if they made this for the 4S I would consider getting it >>> to use in certain situations. But I think I will always love the feel of >>> the "naked" phone in my hand. >>> >>> -- >>> Cheryl >>> >>> May the words of my mouth >>> and the meditation of my heart >>> be acceptable to You, Lord, >>> my rock and my Redeemer. >>> (Psalm 19:14 HCSB) >>> >>> >>> >>> On Oct 1, 2012, at 3:53 PM, "M. Taylor" >> <mailto:mk...@ucla.edu>> wrote: >>> >>>> Hi Phillip, >>>> >>>> You know, I have heard so many people say that they used to drop their >>>> glass >>>> finished iPhones. In fact, the web is replete with such complaints >>>> from all >>>> over the world. >>>> >>>> To date, I have yet to drop my glass finished iPhone. >>>> >>>> I am clearly the odd-man out on this issue. (smile). >>>> >>>> Oh well, it's nice to be unique (even bigger smile). >>>> >>>> Mark >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> -Original Message- >>>> From: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> >>>> [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com <http://googlegroups.com>] On Behalf >>>> Of PHILLIP TRACY >>>> Sent: Monday, October 01, 2012 12:34 PM >>>> To: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> >>>> Subject: Re: Aluminum versus Glass iPHone, Just a Comment >>>> >>>> I'm sorry to say, th
Re: Aluminum versus Glass iPHone, Just a Comment
Hello Mark, I am right there with you, I have never dropped my iPhone 4 either… But I don't really notice this huge difference that people are saying about the feel of the i4/i4s and i5. There really isn't that big of a difference to me. Although I believe in keeping my investment protected as well as I can, life will happen at some point and it's better to be safe then sorry… your buddy, Ed On Oct 1, 2012, at 2:53 PM, M. Taylor wrote: > Hi Phillip, > > You know, I have heard so many people say that they used to drop their glass > finished iPhones. In fact, the web is replete with such complaints from all > over the world. > > To date, I have yet to drop my glass finished iPhone. > > I am clearly the odd-man out on this issue. (smile). > > Oh well, it's nice to be unique (even bigger smile). > > Mark > > > > > -Original Message- > From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf > Of PHILLIP TRACY > Sent: Monday, October 01, 2012 12:34 PM > To: viphone@googlegroups.com > Subject: Re: Aluminum versus Glass iPHone, Just a Comment > > I'm sorry to say, that my opinion is exact and completely opposite yours. > Everything you said about the 4S, I didn't like. I am extremely happy with > the new iPhone 5's design. I dropped my 4S all the time, and I have yet to > drop the five. I believe it's much lighter and much better design. It is not > flimsy, but very sturdy. I'm sorry you felt differently. > > Phillip Tracy > Sent from my iPhone. > > On Oct 1, 2012, at 1:41 PM, "M. Taylor" wrote: > >> Hello Everyone, >> >> I was in my local A T & T Wireless Store assisting a friend in >> upgrading her iPhone 4 to an iPHone 4 S. While we were waiting for a >> representative, I took the opportunity to explore iPHone 5, again. >> >> You know what? NO matter how much Apple tries to spin it, the iPHone >> 5 feels like a more cheaply made device than the 4 or the 4 S. >> >> Say what you will but there is something special about that glass >> finish that is lost with iPHone 5. >> >> Perhaps most people keep their phones in a case so it matters little >> to them but to me, what put iPHone a cut above the rest has been lost >> with iPhone 5, in terms of tactile satisfaction. >> >> Also, from a visual perspective, the aluminum, to my poor old eyes >> anyway, lacks that special sparkling gleam that made me so glad I own an > iPhone. >> >> For the first time in my wireless life, I am so happy I do not have >> the "latest and greatest." >> >> As is always the case, this is just my opinion so please be kind (Smile). >> >> Making a Joyful Noise, >> >> Mark >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" > Google Group. >> To search the VIPhone public archive, visit > http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. >> To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. >> >> > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google > Group. > To search the VIPhone public archive, visit > http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. > To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. > > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google > Group. > To search the VIPhone public archive, visit > http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. > To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en.
Re: Aluminum versus Glass iPHone, Just a Comment
I found the 4 and 4s to be slippery in my hand and being heavy didn't help that. I am not doubting what others are saying for them, just speaking of my experience. What I hate about cases most of the time is that the either feel cheap and probably look it too and or add too much bulk for my liking. I think we have unique or almost so value in the IPhone in that in itself does not feel cheap. Most other manufacturers' phones unbelievably are encased in cheap plastic. Paying that much for a device and for it to be made of cheap plastic in the name of somebody's profit screams rip off in my opinion. If it did what you needed and others didn't though it would be a trade off maybe without a choice. So I am only interested in cases that equal or add value to the look and feel as well as protection. My favorite choice for that is a high quality leather. Jim On 10/1/12, Christopher Chaltain wrote: > I have yet to drop my iPhone either, and other than a water protective > bag I put it in when I go kayaking, I don't have a case on it. I like > the feel and slenderness of the phone itself. I don't find it to be too > slippery in my hands, but when I rest it on a pant leg, such as when I'm > sitting in the car, it does slide around a bit. I'm not a big fan of the > look and feel of some of the other cell phones, but sometimes I think a > rubberized back might be nice to make the phone a bit stickier. > > On 01/10/12 17:41, Cheryl Homiak wrote: >> I had a 3gs without a case and a 4S without a case (i still have the >> 4S). The 4S dropped twice accidentally but actually not when I was >> holding it and it wasn't harmed at all though i realize it could have >> been. I have always been puzzled by all the comments about how slippery >> the phones were as I never have felt insecure holding mine; i usually >> hold in one hand and perform actions with the other and am not good at >> two-thumbs maneuvering across the keyboard. At any rate, i've always >> liked holding them in my hand and have had no catastrophes. That isn't >> at all to say that that shouldn't happen to people; I'm just saying that >> I've loved holding mine that way. i just now put a very simple case on >> my iPhone 5 and if they made this for the 4S I would consider getting it >> to use in certain situations. But I think I will always love the feel of >> the "naked" phone in my hand. >> >> -- >> Cheryl >> >> May the words of my mouth >> and the meditation of my heart >> be acceptable to You, Lord, >> my rock and my Redeemer. >> (Psalm 19:14 HCSB) >> >> >> >> On Oct 1, 2012, at 3:53 PM, "M. Taylor" > <mailto:mk...@ucla.edu>> wrote: >> >>> Hi Phillip, >>> >>> You know, I have heard so many people say that they used to drop their >>> glass >>> finished iPhones. In fact, the web is replete with such complaints >>> from all >>> over the world. >>> >>> To date, I have yet to drop my glass finished iPhone. >>> >>> I am clearly the odd-man out on this issue. (smile). >>> >>> Oh well, it's nice to be unique (even bigger smile). >>> >>> Mark >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> -Original Message- >>> From: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> >>> [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com <http://googlegroups.com>] On Behalf >>> Of PHILLIP TRACY >>> Sent: Monday, October 01, 2012 12:34 PM >>> To: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> >>> Subject: Re: Aluminum versus Glass iPHone, Just a Comment >>> >>> I'm sorry to say, that my opinion is exact and completely opposite >>> yours. >>> Everything you said about the 4S, I didn't like. I am extremely happy >>> with >>> the new iPhone 5's design. I dropped my 4S all the time, and I have >>> yet to >>> drop the five. I believe it's much lighter and much better design. It >>> is not >>> flimsy, but very sturdy. I'm sorry you felt differently. >>> >>> Phillip Tracy >>> Sent from my iPhone. >>> >>> On Oct 1, 2012, at 1:41 PM, "M. Taylor" >> <mailto:mk...@ucla.edu>> wrote: >>> >>>> Hello Everyone, >>>> >>>> I was in my local A T & T Wireless Store assisting a friend in >>>> upgrading her iPhone 4 to an iPHone 4 S. While we were waiting for a >>>> representative, I took the opportunity to explore iPHone 5,
Re: Aluminum versus Glass iPHone, Just a Comment
I have yet to drop my iPhone either, and other than a water protective bag I put it in when I go kayaking, I don't have a case on it. I like the feel and slenderness of the phone itself. I don't find it to be too slippery in my hands, but when I rest it on a pant leg, such as when I'm sitting in the car, it does slide around a bit. I'm not a big fan of the look and feel of some of the other cell phones, but sometimes I think a rubberized back might be nice to make the phone a bit stickier. On 01/10/12 17:41, Cheryl Homiak wrote: > I had a 3gs without a case and a 4S without a case (i still have the > 4S). The 4S dropped twice accidentally but actually not when I was > holding it and it wasn't harmed at all though i realize it could have > been. I have always been puzzled by all the comments about how slippery > the phones were as I never have felt insecure holding mine; i usually > hold in one hand and perform actions with the other and am not good at > two-thumbs maneuvering across the keyboard. At any rate, i've always > liked holding them in my hand and have had no catastrophes. That isn't > at all to say that that shouldn't happen to people; I'm just saying that > I've loved holding mine that way. i just now put a very simple case on > my iPhone 5 and if they made this for the 4S I would consider getting it > to use in certain situations. But I think I will always love the feel of > the "naked" phone in my hand. > > -- > Cheryl > > May the words of my mouth > and the meditation of my heart > be acceptable to You, Lord, > my rock and my Redeemer. > (Psalm 19:14 HCSB) > > > > On Oct 1, 2012, at 3:53 PM, "M. Taylor" <mailto:mk...@ucla.edu>> wrote: > >> Hi Phillip, >> >> You know, I have heard so many people say that they used to drop their >> glass >> finished iPhones. In fact, the web is replete with such complaints >> from all >> over the world. >> >> To date, I have yet to drop my glass finished iPhone. >> >> I am clearly the odd-man out on this issue. (smile). >> >> Oh well, it's nice to be unique (even bigger smile). >> >> Mark >> >> >> >> >> -Original Message----- >> From: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> >> [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com <http://googlegroups.com>] On Behalf >> Of PHILLIP TRACY >> Sent: Monday, October 01, 2012 12:34 PM >> To: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> >> Subject: Re: Aluminum versus Glass iPHone, Just a Comment >> >> I'm sorry to say, that my opinion is exact and completely opposite yours. >> Everything you said about the 4S, I didn't like. I am extremely happy with >> the new iPhone 5's design. I dropped my 4S all the time, and I have >> yet to >> drop the five. I believe it's much lighter and much better design. It >> is not >> flimsy, but very sturdy. I'm sorry you felt differently. >> >> Phillip Tracy >> Sent from my iPhone. >> >> On Oct 1, 2012, at 1:41 PM, "M. Taylor" > <mailto:mk...@ucla.edu>> wrote: >> >>> Hello Everyone, >>> >>> I was in my local A T & T Wireless Store assisting a friend in >>> upgrading her iPhone 4 to an iPHone 4 S. While we were waiting for a >>> representative, I took the opportunity to explore iPHone 5, again. >>> >>> You know what? NO matter how much Apple tries to spin it, the iPHone >>> 5 feels like a more cheaply made device than the 4 or the 4 S. >>> >>> Say what you will but there is something special about that glass >>> finish that is lost with iPHone 5. >>> >>> Perhaps most people keep their phones in a case so it matters little >>> to them but to me, what put iPHone a cut above the rest has been lost >>> with iPhone 5, in terms of tactile satisfaction. >>> >>> Also, from a visual perspective, the aluminum, to my poor old eyes >>> anyway, lacks that special sparkling gleam that made me so glad I own an >> iPhone. >>> >>> For the first time in my wireless life, I am so happy I do not have >>> the "latest and greatest." >>> >>> As is always the case, this is just my opinion so please be kind (Smile). >>> >>> Making a Joyful Noise, >>> >>> Mark >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" >> Google Group. >>> To search the VIPhone public archive, v
RE: Aluminum versus Glass iPhone, Just a Comment
Mark, You're not alone. As ugly as I think the 4S is, I do think it feels a lot sturdier, a man's phone if you will. I don't know that I would call the iPhone 5 slippery, but no doubt the degree of durability took a toll to accomplish the degree of pizzazz Apple was shooting for. To call it fragile may be laying it on thick, but all this to say that for a 4S user, the hardware is not a motivator to upgrade. Just a little love for us 4S users who are looking on in envy at those with the latest and greatest. We'll thumb our noses when we switch sides and upgrade next year. It's just a natural cycle. But, don't let anyone tell you what to buy or not buy. It's your money. You decide.--Joe -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of M. Taylor Sent: Monday, October 01, 2012 4:54 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Aluminum versus Glass iPHone, Just a Comment Hi Phillip, You know, I have heard so many people say that they used to drop their glass finished iPhones. In fact, the web is replete with such complaints from all over the world. To date, I have yet to drop my glass finished iPhone. I am clearly the odd-man out on this issue. (smile). Oh well, it's nice to be unique (even bigger smile). Mark -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of PHILLIP TRACY Sent: Monday, October 01, 2012 12:34 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Aluminum versus Glass iPHone, Just a Comment I'm sorry to say, that my opinion is exact and completely opposite yours. Everything you said about the 4S, I didn't like. I am extremely happy with the new iPhone 5's design. I dropped my 4S all the time, and I have yet to drop the five. I believe it's much lighter and much better design. It is not flimsy, but very sturdy. I'm sorry you felt differently. Phillip Tracy Sent from my iPhone. On Oct 1, 2012, at 1:41 PM, "M. Taylor" wrote: > Hello Everyone, > > I was in my local A T & T Wireless Store assisting a friend in > upgrading her iPhone 4 to an iPHone 4 S. While we were waiting for a > representative, I took the opportunity to explore iPHone 5, again. > > You know what? NO matter how much Apple tries to spin it, the iPHone > 5 feels like a more cheaply made device than the 4 or the 4 S. > > Say what you will but there is something special about that glass > finish that is lost with iPHone 5. > > Perhaps most people keep their phones in a case so it matters little > to them but to me, what put iPHone a cut above the rest has been lost > with iPhone 5, in terms of tactile satisfaction. > > Also, from a visual perspective, the aluminum, to my poor old eyes > anyway, lacks that special sparkling gleam that made me so glad I own > an iPhone. > > For the first time in my wireless life, I am so happy I do not have > the "latest and greatest." > > As is always the case, this is just my opinion so please be kind (Smile). > > Making a Joyful Noise, > > Mark > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google Group. > To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. > To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en.
Re: Aluminum versus Glass iPHone, Just a Comment
I had a 3gs without a case and a 4S without a case (i still have the 4S). The 4S dropped twice accidentally but actually not when I was holding it and it wasn't harmed at all though i realize it could have been. I have always been puzzled by all the comments about how slippery the phones were as I never have felt insecure holding mine; i usually hold in one hand and perform actions with the other and am not good at two-thumbs maneuvering across the keyboard. At any rate, i've always liked holding them in my hand and have had no catastrophes. That isn't at all to say that that shouldn't happen to people; I'm just saying that I've loved holding mine that way. i just now put a very simple case on my iPhone 5 and if they made this for the 4S I would consider getting it to use in certain situations. But I think I will always love the feel of the "naked" phone in my hand. -- Cheryl May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to You, Lord, my rock and my Redeemer. (Psalm 19:14 HCSB) On Oct 1, 2012, at 3:53 PM, "M. Taylor" wrote: > Hi Phillip, > > You know, I have heard so many people say that they used to drop their glass > finished iPhones. In fact, the web is replete with such complaints from all > over the world. > > To date, I have yet to drop my glass finished iPhone. > > I am clearly the odd-man out on this issue. (smile). > > Oh well, it's nice to be unique (even bigger smile). > > Mark > > > > > -Original Message- > From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf > Of PHILLIP TRACY > Sent: Monday, October 01, 2012 12:34 PM > To: viphone@googlegroups.com > Subject: Re: Aluminum versus Glass iPHone, Just a Comment > > I'm sorry to say, that my opinion is exact and completely opposite yours. > Everything you said about the 4S, I didn't like. I am extremely happy with > the new iPhone 5's design. I dropped my 4S all the time, and I have yet to > drop the five. I believe it's much lighter and much better design. It is not > flimsy, but very sturdy. I'm sorry you felt differently. > > Phillip Tracy > Sent from my iPhone. > > On Oct 1, 2012, at 1:41 PM, "M. Taylor" wrote: > >> Hello Everyone, >> >> I was in my local A T & T Wireless Store assisting a friend in >> upgrading her iPhone 4 to an iPHone 4 S. While we were waiting for a >> representative, I took the opportunity to explore iPHone 5, again. >> >> You know what? NO matter how much Apple tries to spin it, the iPHone >> 5 feels like a more cheaply made device than the 4 or the 4 S. >> >> Say what you will but there is something special about that glass >> finish that is lost with iPHone 5. >> >> Perhaps most people keep their phones in a case so it matters little >> to them but to me, what put iPHone a cut above the rest has been lost >> with iPhone 5, in terms of tactile satisfaction. >> >> Also, from a visual perspective, the aluminum, to my poor old eyes >> anyway, lacks that special sparkling gleam that made me so glad I own an > iPhone. >> >> For the first time in my wireless life, I am so happy I do not have >> the "latest and greatest." >> >> As is always the case, this is just my opinion so please be kind (Smile). >> >> Making a Joyful Noise, >> >> Mark >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" > Google Group. >> To search the VIPhone public archive, visit > http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. >> To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. >> >> > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google > Group. > To search the VIPhone public archive, visit > http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. > To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. > > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google > Group. > To search the VIPhone public archive, visit > http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. > To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. > To
Re: Aluminum versus Glass iPHone, Just a Comment
Mark, I am just wondering if you actually feel this way or just wanted to start a topic of conversation. In my opinion the 5 beats out the 4s hands down. Having the phone just that little bit lighter is heaven! I really did not think that it would make that much difference, but I was wrong. I will admit that I did purchase a Ballistic case for it as I like to keep my stuff as pristine as possible for the resale value. That said, if you do go naked I think that The new type of glass strips at the top and bottom make a huge difference in how slick the phone is while holding it. As far as quality goes, I think that you are mistaken in your assessment. I have help a S3 and quite frankly it feels like a plastic piece of crap that would break the first time you dropped it. I think that having held the phone for such a short time and noting the weight difference you may have come to the conclusion that it felt cheaper. But after having used mine for the last 3 days I would have to disagree. I think it feels just as well built as the 4S and having the extra ram and boost in cpu was well worth stealing my daughters upgrade! Keith On Oct 1, 2012, at 2:41 PM, "M. Taylor" wrote: > Hello Everyone, > > I was in my local A T & T Wireless Store assisting a friend in upgrading her > iPhone 4 to an iPHone 4 S. While we were waiting for a representative, I > took the opportunity to explore iPHone 5, again. > > You know what? NO matter how much Apple tries to spin it, the iPHone 5 > feels like a more cheaply made device than the 4 or the 4 S. > > Say what you will but there is something special about that glass finish > that is lost with iPHone 5. > > Perhaps most people keep their phones in a case so it matters little to them > but to me, what put iPHone a cut above the rest has been lost with iPhone 5, > in terms of tactile satisfaction. > > Also, from a visual perspective, the aluminum, to my poor old eyes anyway, > lacks that special sparkling gleam that made me so glad I own an iPhone. > > For the first time in my wireless life, I am so happy I do not have the > "latest and greatest." > > As is always the case, this is just my opinion so please be kind (Smile). > > Making a Joyful Noise, > > Mark > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google > Group. > To search the VIPhone public archive, visit > http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. > To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en.
RE: Aluminum versus Glass iPHone, Just a Comment
Hi Phillip, You know, I have heard so many people say that they used to drop their glass finished iPhones. In fact, the web is replete with such complaints from all over the world. To date, I have yet to drop my glass finished iPhone. I am clearly the odd-man out on this issue. (smile). Oh well, it's nice to be unique (even bigger smile). Mark -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of PHILLIP TRACY Sent: Monday, October 01, 2012 12:34 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Aluminum versus Glass iPHone, Just a Comment I'm sorry to say, that my opinion is exact and completely opposite yours. Everything you said about the 4S, I didn't like. I am extremely happy with the new iPhone 5's design. I dropped my 4S all the time, and I have yet to drop the five. I believe it's much lighter and much better design. It is not flimsy, but very sturdy. I'm sorry you felt differently. Phillip Tracy Sent from my iPhone. On Oct 1, 2012, at 1:41 PM, "M. Taylor" wrote: > Hello Everyone, > > I was in my local A T & T Wireless Store assisting a friend in > upgrading her iPhone 4 to an iPHone 4 S. While we were waiting for a > representative, I took the opportunity to explore iPHone 5, again. > > You know what? NO matter how much Apple tries to spin it, the iPHone > 5 feels like a more cheaply made device than the 4 or the 4 S. > > Say what you will but there is something special about that glass > finish that is lost with iPHone 5. > > Perhaps most people keep their phones in a case so it matters little > to them but to me, what put iPHone a cut above the rest has been lost > with iPhone 5, in terms of tactile satisfaction. > > Also, from a visual perspective, the aluminum, to my poor old eyes > anyway, lacks that special sparkling gleam that made me so glad I own an iPhone. > > For the first time in my wireless life, I am so happy I do not have > the "latest and greatest." > > As is always the case, this is just my opinion so please be kind (Smile). > > Making a Joyful Noise, > > Mark > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google Group. > To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. > To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en.
Re: Aluminum versus Glass iPHone, Just a Comment
I'm sorry to say, that my opinion is exact and completely opposite yours. Everything you said about the 4S, I didn't like. I am extremely happy with the new iPhone 5's design. I dropped my 4S all the time, and I have yet to drop the five. I believe it's much lighter and much better design. It is not flimsy, but very sturdy. I'm sorry you felt differently. Phillip Tracy Sent from my iPhone. On Oct 1, 2012, at 1:41 PM, "M. Taylor" wrote: > Hello Everyone, > > I was in my local A T & T Wireless Store assisting a friend in upgrading her > iPhone 4 to an iPHone 4 S. While we were waiting for a representative, I > took the opportunity to explore iPHone 5, again. > > You know what? NO matter how much Apple tries to spin it, the iPHone 5 > feels like a more cheaply made device than the 4 or the 4 S. > > Say what you will but there is something special about that glass finish > that is lost with iPHone 5. > > Perhaps most people keep their phones in a case so it matters little to them > but to me, what put iPHone a cut above the rest has been lost with iPhone 5, > in terms of tactile satisfaction. > > Also, from a visual perspective, the aluminum, to my poor old eyes anyway, > lacks that special sparkling gleam that made me so glad I own an iPhone. > > For the first time in my wireless life, I am so happy I do not have the > "latest and greatest." > > As is always the case, this is just my opinion so please be kind (Smile). > > Making a Joyful Noise, > > Mark > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google > Group. > To search the VIPhone public archive, visit > http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. > To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en.
Re: Aluminum versus Glass iPHone, Just a Comment
Interesting. I read a review not too long ago, and I may be getting my facts slightly backwards, but the reviewer swore the Samsung Galaxy S3 was a bit smaller and heavier than the HTC X1 making it seem like it was more solidly constructed. He later posted an update stating that the HTC X1 was actually slightly smaller and a bit heavier. This lead to a tangential discussion on the factors that go into the perception that one phone is better constructed than another. I think the point here is that it's pretty highly subjective, and cell phone companies are probably using some design specialists to try to convey solid construction while at the same time making these devices smaller and lighter. On 01/10/12 13:56, Sieghard Weitzel wrote: > Hi Mark, > > I took a look at an iPhone 5 the other day at one of our local stores as > well and I feel exactly the opposite. The 4 and 4S are beautiful devices and > I wonder if the fact that the 5 is so noticeable lighter makes it feel cheap > to you. I think a lot of people think of something solid as being of > particularly good quality. However, I think the iPhone 5 being as thin and > as light as it is is a beautiful phone and it feels fantastic to me. On an > emotional level I so wanted to go back to my computer, sign in to my Apple > account and order one, but I still resisted because I know it doesn't make > so much sense from a technology point of view since I have a 4S. I live in a > small town up in northern BC and it's probably going to be a couple of years > before we get LTE up here and for me that would actually be the least > important reason for upgrading since I don't use much data. > > > Regards, > Sieghard > > -Original Message- > From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf > Of M. Taylor > Sent: Monday, October 01, 2012 11:42 AM > To: viphone@googlegroups.com > Subject: Aluminum versus Glass iPHone, Just a Comment > > Hello Everyone, > > I was in my local A T & T Wireless Store assisting a friend in upgrading her > iPhone 4 to an iPHone 4 S. While we were waiting for a representative, I > took the opportunity to explore iPHone 5, again. > > You know what? NO matter how much Apple tries to spin it, the iPHone 5 > feels like a more cheaply made device than the 4 or the 4 S. > > Say what you will but there is something special about that glass finish > that is lost with iPHone 5. > > Perhaps most people keep their phones in a case so it matters little to them > but to me, what put iPHone a cut above the rest has been lost with iPhone 5, > in terms of tactile satisfaction. > > Also, from a visual perspective, the aluminum, to my poor old eyes anyway, > lacks that special sparkling gleam that made me so glad I own an iPhone. > > For the first time in my wireless life, I am so happy I do not have the > "latest and greatest." > > As is always the case, this is just my opinion so please be kind (Smile). > > Making a Joyful Noise, > > Mark > -- Christopher (CJ) chaltain at Gmail -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en.
Re: Aluminum versus Glass iPHone, Just a Comment
Hi, I totally agree. I have the 4S and 5, and yes, its lighter but, it feels solid in the hand all the same. I actually like the fact its not slipping from my grasp like my glass backed 4S did from time to time. haha. And after a week of using a 5, you honestly forget how light it is. Unless your constantly using your 4 or 4S to continuously compare the 2 phones. My only regret is the fragility of the aluminum finish. But, there is really nothing to do about that but to get a case. Anyone with a macbook pro, knows how after a while, those scratches really start to show through. So, I wouldn't throw my 5 into a pocket with my keys. :) JMO. Ricardo Walker rica...@appletothecore.info Twitter:@apple2thecore www.appletothecore.info On Oct 1, 2012, at 2:56 PM, Sieghard Weitzel wrote: > Hi Mark, > > I took a look at an iPhone 5 the other day at one of our local stores as > well and I feel exactly the opposite. The 4 and 4S are beautiful devices and > I wonder if the fact that the 5 is so noticeable lighter makes it feel cheap > to you. I think a lot of people think of something solid as being of > particularly good quality. However, I think the iPhone 5 being as thin and > as light as it is is a beautiful phone and it feels fantastic to me. On an > emotional level I so wanted to go back to my computer, sign in to my Apple > account and order one, but I still resisted because I know it doesn't make > so much sense from a technology point of view since I have a 4S. I live in a > small town up in northern BC and it's probably going to be a couple of years > before we get LTE up here and for me that would actually be the least > important reason for upgrading since I don't use much data. > > > Regards, > Sieghard > > -Original Message- > From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf > Of M. Taylor > Sent: Monday, October 01, 2012 11:42 AM > To: viphone@googlegroups.com > Subject: Aluminum versus Glass iPHone, Just a Comment > > Hello Everyone, > > I was in my local A T & T Wireless Store assisting a friend in upgrading her > iPhone 4 to an iPHone 4 S. While we were waiting for a representative, I > took the opportunity to explore iPHone 5, again. > > You know what? NO matter how much Apple tries to spin it, the iPHone 5 > feels like a more cheaply made device than the 4 or the 4 S. > > Say what you will but there is something special about that glass finish > that is lost with iPHone 5. > > Perhaps most people keep their phones in a case so it matters little to them > but to me, what put iPHone a cut above the rest has been lost with iPhone 5, > in terms of tactile satisfaction. > > Also, from a visual perspective, the aluminum, to my poor old eyes anyway, > lacks that special sparkling gleam that made me so glad I own an iPhone. > > For the first time in my wireless life, I am so happy I do not have the > "latest and greatest." > > As is always the case, this is just my opinion so please be kind (Smile). > > Making a Joyful Noise, > > Mark > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google > Group. > To search the VIPhone public archive, visit > http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. > To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. > > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google > Group. > To search the VIPhone public archive, visit > http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. > To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en.
RE: Aluminum versus Glass iPHone, Just a Comment
Hi Mark, I took a look at an iPhone 5 the other day at one of our local stores as well and I feel exactly the opposite. The 4 and 4S are beautiful devices and I wonder if the fact that the 5 is so noticeable lighter makes it feel cheap to you. I think a lot of people think of something solid as being of particularly good quality. However, I think the iPhone 5 being as thin and as light as it is is a beautiful phone and it feels fantastic to me. On an emotional level I so wanted to go back to my computer, sign in to my Apple account and order one, but I still resisted because I know it doesn't make so much sense from a technology point of view since I have a 4S. I live in a small town up in northern BC and it's probably going to be a couple of years before we get LTE up here and for me that would actually be the least important reason for upgrading since I don't use much data. Regards, Sieghard -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of M. Taylor Sent: Monday, October 01, 2012 11:42 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Aluminum versus Glass iPHone, Just a Comment Hello Everyone, I was in my local A T & T Wireless Store assisting a friend in upgrading her iPhone 4 to an iPHone 4 S. While we were waiting for a representative, I took the opportunity to explore iPHone 5, again. You know what? NO matter how much Apple tries to spin it, the iPHone 5 feels like a more cheaply made device than the 4 or the 4 S. Say what you will but there is something special about that glass finish that is lost with iPHone 5. Perhaps most people keep their phones in a case so it matters little to them but to me, what put iPHone a cut above the rest has been lost with iPhone 5, in terms of tactile satisfaction. Also, from a visual perspective, the aluminum, to my poor old eyes anyway, lacks that special sparkling gleam that made me so glad I own an iPhone. For the first time in my wireless life, I am so happy I do not have the "latest and greatest." As is always the case, this is just my opinion so please be kind (Smile). Making a Joyful Noise, Mark -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en.
