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Well I am now officially iphone loaded
The iphone 6 plus 128GB daddy arrived to complete the family , just need some more ears now to hold them to
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22nd Sep 2014 1:49 pm
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More ears and bigger hands to use the bloody thing
Got my 6 plus on Friday and today I'm still struggling to use it single handed
Nice screen,good camera and fairly fast tho!
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22nd Sep 2014 2:37 pm
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Went to Bluewater this morning and picked up a silicon case for it as will use that when running.
Other cases are on order... have two others on way, slip and a wallet type as am changing the way I use my devices, carry wallet etc.,
Interesting to see the queue of people and the disappointment as Apple opened at 10am this morning and told the reasonably large queue that reservations only and no stock.... I got a fews looks as I was mailing someone on the 6 plus as she was telling them MY15 DIY Black Pack (Better than factory and half the price!)
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22nd Sep 2014 2:50 pm
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Battery analysis of the 6 Plus using an App
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22nd Sep 2014 2:57 pm
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So which one are you keeping DT or is it too early to say D3 Metropolis Bonatti Grey-Alpaca Leather-adaptive headlights-fridge-EGR blanking kit-Harmen Karden-Cruise-4x4 info enabled-Tinted Windows-Heated F&R Seats-Rosen rear Entertainment-LED'S everywhere -Smoked Side Repeaters-Rear Aircon-Vredestein Wintrac 4 Extreme-Puddle and Footwell Lamps-Stainless Steel Side Protection Tubes- NEW ASHTRAY ( thanks to dsd1036 )
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22nd Sep 2014 4:12 pm
Discotres
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Well I used the 6 over the weekend and found it a safe phone, e.g. it was familiar in size and function to the 5 with IOS 8, in fact not much different really for the money although the slightly bigger screen did help and the slimness was nice except on both the 6's the rounded edges are making them very sloppy if you have dry hands so easy to drop.
The 6 plus, well I have used it this afternoon and don't really like it, it's bulky. its very dangerous naked in your pocket as it isn't small enough to stay in, it just creeps to the top edge/lip of the trouser pocket meaning it could easily just slip out if you sat or bent down if know what I mean. The size means its trying too hard to be a big boy e.g. an iPad but just isn't, so what is it, well I have no idea apart from an awkward thing to lug around and look after, it's ridiculous as a phone, it requires two hands really and too small for an iPad.
You can't fault the 'Porsche' type quality of either of the phones but there is no getting away from the fact that it looks like one of those huge phones you used to be able to get for the elderly or those with special needs. With my eyes it is appreciated and that is where the problem of choice is, do I keep it and look like an old person, someone with special news or just a total dick, or do I stay with the 6 and use my iPad or Macbook when I require a larger screen.
Well I am going to keep using it and see if my thoughts change, Dubbs had his 6 plus over the weekend and he is neither old or to my knowledge special needs, that only leaves a total dick, but then I actually didn't think that either so that is the reason I am sticking with it. Apple aren't daft, they have produced it for a reason, they see the future, what is good is that it is actually something different for a change, the 6 is like the 5/5S so no real change apart from what I mentioned.
I will have a play with my 6"er tonight and see what comes of it, maybe just a bit of playing around will help me bond, but at the moment my views above remain.
I guess with all the synching over wifi, its not unreasonable to have both and just switch SIM cards when you feel you need a change, all of this case nonsense really defeats buying a piece of amazing technology and design only to cover it in plastic or other bulky covers, I must get my head around what to do although I have a leather case on orders I'm as confused as anyone. The 6 plus has a massive screen to protect, that is scary as the replacement will not be cheap, Apple do an insurance cover with a £50 excess, its around £70 I think permitting 2 claims a year, is it worth it?
DT anychance you can sit the phone in front of the sat nav screen to see how well it fits in the space?
I'm looking for an alternative to the in built, I noticed the new 6" Fire HD is a close size, just curious is the iPhone would be an answer. My 5 is due for an upgrade I'm November.
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22nd Sep 2014 6:22 pm
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One set back one forward, I have a GS and don't have sat nav fitted, I just use the phone
The sizes are clear on the Apple website if you need them to make a template
22nd Sep 2014 6:36 pm
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OK, update review on the 6 plus from my perspective. Well I am doing my best to love this monstrosity but it's hard, as I said it's not something you have in the palm of your hand and slip in your pocket without noticing, the 6 plus is like permanently walking around with a notebook (paper type for size), it's a pain in the @rse because it's that awkward size, a bit like the difference of having a coin pouch or a large women's purse (size of purse not woman), if you don't have a handbag where do you put it, you are forever a slave to this problem!
I am really going to have to work out the pros and cons of each, no problem either way as I have both but hopefully it could help someone else make the choice. I will report back in a couple of days, let's see if I get used to it, but I see a risk of it being left somewhere if not in my pocket and bring carried about like a notebook. I have two covers on order, one is a slim case it slips into, a pain because when you get it out you then have to do something with the case, and one a wallet type it clips into which has room for credit cards but this makes it bulky, totally defeats the beauty of seeing the engineering and colour, gives you an even bulkier object to care for and holding a huge purse to your ear will make you look a real knob
Interested to hear any other reviews on the plus as I am doing my best to love it, maybe I should turn gay and buy a handbag, then I wouldn't have these problems
23rd Sep 2014 7:32 am
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This'll have you peeps that are waiting for a new 6 in tears.
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My point EXACTLY, the 6 plus is more than a handful, a tricky one handed size with fingers clawing at the edges, dry hands are worse as its a very smooth sloppy creature, well my limited edition gold one is
I mentioned earlier somewhere about the insurance you can take out, but the £50 excess is an issue for me, I was in an Apple shop and someone needed a battery and were covered under the warranty/insurance they had bought, they were told it was £50 and when they said they had the insurance Apple said but you have to pay the £50 excess. No idea what a screen is but its got to be around the £130 mark, so you are gambling £80 or so on breaking a screen although it covers other things as well. You can make 2 cams a year but the cost of all these things adds up, soon you could have had a MacBook Pro
No doubts about it now this is NOT a phone, its a Phablet, if you want a phone stick with the 5/5S, or even go for a 6, but then with a 6 if you are covering it in crappy plastic bulky covers why even bother, maybe if your eyes need a slightly bigger screen but I didn't notice much difference to the 5, it didn't seem like I had a new phone which isn't the case with the Plus Phablet, my god you know you are lugging that around
Still not decided, but ordered some expensive plus covers so that may sway me, but I don't fancy the next 2 yrs going a round wishing I had never got the ing thing and just use my iPads instead (new ones coming out next month as well ). With the iPad now answering the phone you could just use an iPad mini and connect to even a 4S in your pocket, at least the iPad would be a lot more functional than trying to read on the plus Phablet, I'm not saying you can't but don't try to make it work for you it will strain your eyes, a bit like reading novel from a small notebook.
Anyway thats it for now still undecided
Oh! found the repair costs for those that want to think about the consequences of a broken screen or battery fault
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23rd Sep 2014 9:27 am
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23rd Sep 2014 9:28 am
Discotres
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Some pics of an iPhone 4S and a 6 Plus (forget the iphone is upside down in the first pic)
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You are paying a massive amount of money for not a lot more, my 128GB 6 Plus is in the realms of Laptop money just about!
With the insurance/warranty you need at least one smashed screen or one duff battery to just break even on the cost of the premium plus excess! And your duff battery is covered in the first 12mths anyway.
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23rd Sep 2014 12:12 pm
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So for me the 6 plus is about changing the way I use my devices.
I have been using an iPhone 5S and an iPad Mini. These days there is a lot more consuming of content, looking things up, satnav, email, etc., going on in my life as well as Kindle and the like.
Often I find I'll wait until I get home to look in to something as I don't have the iPad mini with me and the laptop is a faff to get out whilst travelling on train or similar.
So this is where the 6plus comes in. It performs both roles really well, I no longer need to carry iPad and iPhone around, both can go. The screen is just perfect for any kind of consumption of content or communication.
In addition I notice that I tend to not have the phone in my pocket when I sit down anyway, habit makes me take the phone out and hold it or have it on the table I'm at. Past experience has taught me to be careful!
I am also looking at how I carry my wallet around... I can use a wallet type case with the iPhone and have everything in one place - I don't need as many cards as I currently travel around with and instead of now carrying iPhone, iPad, Wallet I can just carry the phone with a couple of cards and some notes in the case.
Sure some will comment on if it gets stolen it all goes, well, yes it does if you're stupid and don't look after it but within seconds using a friend's phone it'd all be sorted anyway.
If you are looking at the 6Plus just as a phone then don't bother.
If you are looking at the 6 plus with an eye on the future of these devices and as a "phablet" (hate the word but the intent behind it is correct) then you're spot on.
6 Plus demand outstripped the 6.... tells you how the market is moving... especially when compared to other phones 5S, LG G3, Sony Z3,etc.,
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, just need some more ears now to hold them to 
ing thing and just use my iPads instead (new ones coming out next month as well 
