Apple Users

DissedByBush

(3,342 posts) Wed Dec 21, 2011, 04:20 PM Dec 2011

How are you liking your iPhone 4S?

I'm seriously considering getting one in January.

But some of these newer Android phones that will go to 4.0 look pretty sweet too.

But the 4S has Siri and the high-quality camera, and I can use iCloud, which coupled with iTunes Match on my Mac should pretty much rule.

But I can get a lot of phone for less by going Android, especially given how cheap SD cards are these days.

Any thoughts and suggestions from current newer Android and 4S users would be appreciated.

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How are you liking your iPhone 4S? (Original Post) DissedByBush Dec 2011 OP

I'm posting from a 4S now REP Dec 2011 #1

Loving it. I upgraded from an iPhone 4 mainly to upgrade my storage (16GB to 64GB). NYC Liberal Dec 2011 #2

I upgraded mostly for the camera - I love having a decent camera in my pocket! REP Dec 2011 #3

If you have a Mac, check out this app for the iPhone 4S that was just released: NYC Liberal Dec 2011 #4

Thanks all DissedByBush Dec 2011 #6

The 4s is a great choice sellitman Dec 2011 #5

I'm liking Siri even more DissedByBush Dec 2011 #9

Love it Auggie Dec 2011 #7

Screen size seems about right for me DissedByBush Dec 2011 #8

My brother-in-law bought the RAZR because of the screen size ... Auggie Dec 2011 #10

Their research is amazing DissedByBush Dec 2011 #11

REP

(21,691 posts)

1. I'm posting from a 4S now

Reply to DissedByBush (Original post)

Wed Dec 21, 2011, 06:30 PM

Dec 2011

I'm quite happy with it. The camera is excellent and I like the added capacity (I had a 32GB 3GS and used all but 1 GB of it - and only because I noticed I was running low on space).

NYC Liberal

(20,353 posts)

2. Loving it. I upgraded from an iPhone 4 mainly to upgrade my storage (16GB to 64GB).

Reply to DissedByBush (Original post)

Wed Dec 21, 2011, 07:40 PM

Dec 2011

I would suggest going to a store and actually trying it out and see how you like it.

REP

(21,691 posts)

3. I upgraded mostly for the camera - I love having a decent camera in my pocket!

Reply to NYC Liberal (Reply #2)

Wed Dec 21, 2011, 08:12 PM

Dec 2011

I like having 64GB, too and all the other stuff, but I'm having so much fun with the camera (still and video). Even the front-facing camera - new to me; I didn't have a 4 - is fun to play with

On edit: totally agree with your suggestion to go play with one!

NYC Liberal

(20,353 posts)

4. If you have a Mac, check out this app for the iPhone 4S that was just released:

Reply to REP (Reply #3)

Wed Dec 21, 2011, 08:18 PM

Dec 2011

http://www.macrumors.com/2011/12/21/vocal-offers-mac-voice-control-via-iphone-4s/

You can use the Dictation feature to send commands to your Mac. And you can add your own custom commands as well.

DissedByBush

(3,342 posts)

6. Thanks all

Reply to NYC Liberal (Reply #2)

Thu Dec 22, 2011, 01:36 PM

Dec 2011

I have played with it, and like it. I have an old iPod Touch, so the basics of the UI are familiar.

I'm 80% towards the iPhone, but some of the newer Androids are pretty sweet.

sellitman

(11,688 posts)

5. The 4s is a great choice

Reply to DissedByBush (Original post)

Thu Dec 22, 2011, 07:26 AM

Dec 2011

Like others have said the camera is amazing for a phone. The Siri assistant comes in handy when I'm driving. She reads me any test messages I get safely. The screen is very clear and the darn thing just feels so solid. I bought the 32 Gig, up from my old 16 gig 3gs.

DissedByBush

(3,342 posts)

9. I'm liking Siri even more

Reply to sellitman (Reply #5)

Wed Dec 28, 2011, 11:40 AM

Dec 2011

All the stuff I couldn't do while driving I can do now.

Okay, I think that's it, iPhone in January.

I'm thinking 32 GB too.

Auggie

(31,909 posts)

7. Love it

Reply to DissedByBush (Original post)

Wed Dec 28, 2011, 11:20 AM

Dec 2011

My only issue may -- repeat, may -- be the screen size when web browsing. And perhaps that's me and my middle-aged eyes. Maybe I'm asking too much of it? It works great, and Siri is a blast.

DissedByBush

(3,342 posts)

8. Screen size seems about right for me

Reply to Auggie (Reply #7)

Wed Dec 28, 2011, 11:38 AM

Dec 2011

Wife has an Android with a 4" screen, and it's a little too big for usability. My current Android has a 3.2" screen, and it's a bit small. Some of the newer awesome phones like the RAZR have 4.3" screens, and it's just way too big.

I bet Apple chose 3.5" after doing massive numbers of usability tests. But then they'd do that test counting normal vision. Oops.

Auggie

(31,909 posts)

10. My brother-in-law bought the RAZR because of the screen size ...

Reply to DissedByBush (Reply #8)

Wed Dec 28, 2011, 11:59 AM

Dec 2011

but then, he's trying to do away with his laptop and use only a Smart Phone for connectivity.

Great point about Apple -- that came about through tons of research.

DissedByBush

(3,342 posts)

11. Their research is amazing

Reply to Auggie (Reply #10)

Wed Dec 28, 2011, 12:25 PM

Dec 2011

Ever wonder why the stores are so good?

They built mockups in a warehouse and had people go through them.

Ever wonder why unpacking an Apple product seems so pleasant an experience?

Because since the first Mac they run trials of people unpacking their products. They watch the video of the unpacking and listen to comments on experiences to see what to change to make the experience more pleasant.

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