Will people say "LOL" at the iPhone 5 and "WHOA" at the Lumia920?

[mlm1950]

I am going to wait 6 months for the better, less expensive iPhone 5S, then I will "LOL".

 

[rockstarzzz]

This is a massive thread. Anyone got any links to where will this launch event be streamed live?

 

[X0LARIUM]

This is a massive thread. Anyone got any links to where will this launch event be streamed live?

http://www.engadget.com/2012/09/12/engadgets-iphone-5-pre-event-broadcast-live-from-san-francisco/



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[N8ter]

Also there's this: on launch day anyone who wants a device will get it. Long lines at the Apple store will not shorten because WP8 is now in play. Anyone who will wait in a lineup for hours for a product will not be dissuaded by a different product. It doesn't work that way.

MSFT will go for the customers that upgrade after the iPhone 5 launch. Pretty smart - at this point they know they can't compete with Apple head to head if they both released along the same time, so they'll grab customers along the way afterwards. By the time WP8 launches, perhaps (maybe) they can get some disenchanted iPhone 5 users.

That is still a terrible way to play it because:

1. 8GB iPhone 4S @ $99
2. 8GB iPhone 4 @ Free on Contract
3. Tons of Heavily Discounted decent Android Handsets - You can get a GS3 on Amazon for a limited tiem for $99 on Contract, IIRC. The One X is already $99 on Contract on AT&T and in a few months I expect to see decent devices like the ion and Atrix HD go down to $79-49 on contract, but even at $99 they will be competitive even with newer flagships for people looking for a good deal.

They aren't just dealing with iPhone upgrades and Activations, they're dealing with the potential customer base being whittled down heavily by a ton fo Android handset releases as well. That is the issue they had to deal with when they first launched WP7, because they waited until late September-October to roll the devices out.

By then the Galaxy S, iPhones, and HTC/Motorola handsets (Droid X, Incredible, etc.) had stolen a ton of upgrades and activations from them. Most people here buy their phones on contract, and won't pay off-contract prices for new phones. And most of them don't really pay attention to the market the was we forum perusers do. They go in buy a phone and then stop paying attention until either they really want a new one or it's time to upgrade again.

 

[eric12341]

That is still a terrible way to play it because:

1. 8GB iPhone 4S @ $99
2. 8GB iPhone 4 @ Free on Contract
3. Tons of Heavily Discounted decent Android Handsets - You can get a GS3 on Amazon for a limited tiem for $99 on Contract, IIRC. The One X is already $99 on Contract on AT&T and in a few months I expect to see decent devices like the ion and Atrix HD go down to $79-49 on contract, but even at $99 they will be competitive even with newer flagships for people looking for a good deal.

They aren't just dealing with iPhone upgrades and Activations, they're dealing with the potential customer base being whittled down heavily by a ton fo Android handset releases as well. That is the issue they had to deal with when they first launched WP7, because they waited until late September-October to roll the devices out.

By then the Galaxy S, iPhones, and HTC/Motorola handsets (Droid X, Incredible, etc.) had stolen a ton of upgrades and activations from them. Most people here buy their phones on contract, and won't pay off-contract prices for new phones. And most of them don't really pay attention to the market the was we forum perusers do. They go in buy a phone and then stop paying attention until either they really want a new one or it's time to upgrade again.

That's not how it happened, it happened because sales reps in carrier stores were steering the sales towards the android devices and not even showing the windows phones. With all US carriers (minus sprint) being bullish towards WP8 things will be different this time around.

 

[rockstarzzz]

Engadget's iPhone 5 pre-event broadcast: live from San Francisco! -- Engadget



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Isn't this a live blog? Is there any live video feeds around?

 

[X0LARIUM]

Isn't this a live blog? Is there any live video feeds around?

http://live.theverge.com/apple-iphone-5-live-blog/



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[aubreyq]

iPhone 5 CRUSHED by the Lumia 920. Simple as THAT.

 

[X0LARIUM]

iPhone 5 CRUSHED by the Lumia 920. Simple as THAT.

**** YEA!!

Just read this to believe it:

http://mobile.theverge.com/2012/9/12/3316830/iphone-5-release-date-specs-features-price-announcement

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[aubreyq]

**** YEA!!

Just read this to believe it:

Apple announces the iPhone 5 with LTE and 4-inch display | The Verge

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My decision is final. I will OWN the 920 by the holidays. Apple's own sheep are bored!

 

[trazer]

Gotta say that I'm LOLing pretty hard right now at the super attractive adapter that Apple expects you to use on your new phone so it works with all the old accessories. My favorite part of the live blog so far lol.

Fail.

 

[X0LARIUM]

I told u guys...
The world has INDEED started LOLing at the iPhone..and actually considering the Lumia...


Lumia it is for me...

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[rockstarzzz]

I cannot wait for a Lumia 920 vs iPhone 5 camera comparison

AND

Browser speeds and battery comparison.

One thing is sure. All iSheeps have plenty of reason to stick to another iPhone. What they've done is taken user feedback into account and retained iSheeps. That is what WP7 failed to do. Its own customers might not be retained.

 

[X0LARIUM]

I cannot wait for a Lumia 920 vs iPhone 5 camera comparison

AND

Browser speeds and battery comparison.

One thing is sure. All iSheeps have plenty of reason to stick to another iPhone. What they've done is taken user feedback into account and retained iSheeps. That is what WP7 failed to do. Its own customers might not be retained.

You won't need to see the comparison... people are already talking about his cool the camera is on the Lumia920...

Its a win for us already...

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[Big Supes]

Haven't had time to fully catch up with the Apple show, but I'm feeling a lot of underwhelming energy surrounding it.

Had a feeling this would be the start of the end...

 

[X0LARIUM]

Haven't had time to fully catch up with the Apple show, but I'm feeling a lot of underwhelming energy surrounding it.

Had a feeling this would be the start of the end...

It is.
Game's O.V.E.R. Over to you Microsoft.


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[Big Supes]

I would be more willing to back my own theory regarding MS/Nokia's tactics in withholding pricing, etc, on the Lumia 920 to delay people from jumping straight into bed with the iPhone 5. . .

"iPhone... meh, same 'old!... now, I wonder about that sexy 920....".

 

[Old_Cus]

It's time for Windows Phone to catch up. Market it, Market it, Market it. Nokia, Samsung, Htc, from what I hear maybe Sony. I don't care what fanboys might try to tell you, WP8 can compete and even beat Iphone. I can't wait to see the comparisons between the two platforms. Did I say WP8 can compete? heck it surpasses the Iphone. The only place I see an Iphone advanage are the apps.

Quoting my favorite line from the movie Willard......"EAT THEM UP!"

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

 

[Old_Cus]

Oh by the way, I'm listening to a live feed from CNET and after talking about how Iphone 5 is playing catchup they are now talking about how Window phones and the Lumia 920 especially are a better buy than the Iphone5.

They are also saying what we have been saying all along, MicroSoft needs to push windows phone.....NOW!

 

[eric12341]

iPhone 5 CRUSHED by the Lumia 920. Simple as THAT.

Yup most certainly looks that way, especially since the iPhone 5 lacks NFC. This alone makes the passbook feature far inferior to the wallet feature in WP8.