Question iPhone 12

[Neal]

Apple unveils iPhone 12 range: Full details

The new iPhones for autumn 2020 are here at last. We've got all the details of the iPhone 12 launch, including release date, new features, design changes and tech specs

www.macworld.com

 

[CaptainGizmo]

I can do things with my iPhone 11 and standard iOS editor that I couldn’t do with a DSLR without spending thousands!! One example: Tilt-shift to correct perspective on buildings. A MAZE ING!!

 

[VTPete]

It looks like the MAX does have camera advantages. Seals the deal for me.

The iPhone 12 Pro Max could be Apple’s biggest camera jump in years

Good news for people who like big phones

www.theverge.com

I had to go to Costco today to compare the 11 ProMax to my X, they are close in size to the 12, albeit a bit smaller. I think my big Olaf hands can handle it, so I’m in for the Max. Unfortunately it looks like AT&T isn’t accepting pre-orders until November 6, and I’ll have to wait till later in November to actually get the phone :-(.. At this point I’m thinking I’ll just add it as another line as a replacement for my current phone and not pay extra for any 5G. I’ll try to figure out the price differential later

 

[Neal]

To me from what I experienced with the 6 PLUS is it's a two handed phone. The non MAX is a one handed phone, but barely, for me. Apple is staggering the pre-orders so yes the 12 PRO MAX is Nov 6 with shipping on the 13th. The 12 PRO non max is earlier. It will be tight for me to get it if there are any delays before I push west and if that's the case it's going to be a mid Feb buy for me. I sometimes am concerned with getting the first ones off the line but I get AppleCare and it's paid off as I'm on my 3rd iPhone X. It wasn't the first off the line, but two of them went kaput in about a year. Thankfully #3 is holding on and quite frankly I have no need to replace it other than the better camera first and foremost and better cellular second.

 

[VTPete]

Apple unveils iPhone 12 range: Full details

The new iPhones for autumn 2020 are here at last. We've got all the details of the iPhone 12 launch, including release date, new features, design changes and tech specs

www.macworld.com

Yep, there’s a pretty MAJOR difference alright. Thanks for sharing

 

[Neal]

On the good side, I really like the magsafe (magnetic back) of the iPhone 12. This is the single biggest thing for this phone IMHO. As a creative thinker, my mind races with what you can do with that feature. Mounts in cars, accessories, put your phone on the front of your frig, bed rail, whatever.

On the bad side, cellular companies are going to get richer. It's already criminal how much we pay and they charge for "a phone" but hey, we'll pay. We are going to see rates go up big for 5G I'm guessing. I recently changed my AT&T plan to add 5G and luckily the price remained the same. The infrastructure cost is going to roll right down to the paying customer. Brace yourself.

 

[webops]

I ordered the IPhone 12 Pro as soon as pre-orders opened. I'm replacing my XS. I'm hoping 5g becomes available in more places fast. Cheers

 

[RKins]

I think I'll keep my Lumia 950 - has a 20mega pixel camera. Best phone I've ever had. I used to use iPhones....

 

[Neal]

I love my iPhone X. It works, I don't NEED a new phone, I don't need to spend $1300. But the camera...that is what is so important these days, not the phone, not calls, the photography especially with RVing capturing the journey, the dog, etc. It's all about the camera....to me.

 

[Jim]

You have way too much disposable income @Neal.

 

[VTPete]

@Neal - did you get your phone ordered? I just booked my Pro Max w/256GB, looks like ATT was saying Nov 13 delivery. The trade in credit for my iphoneX was great at $700. Worth the wait.

 

[Buly]

Jim,
A rich man once said:
Happiness is not in the money. It is in the AMOUNT !

 

[TJ&LadyDi]

You folks springing for a $1300 phone would be embarrassed if you knew what it costs Apple to make one. My son is a licensed customs broker in the import-export business. A few years back, he was involved in the importation of a bunch of the then-latest iPhones (I don't remember the exact model). The import duty valuation (which must be documented) was in the single-digit dollars range! Yep, the iPhone they were selling at the time for hundreds of dollars cost Apple less than a 10-spot. Yikes!!!

TJ

 

[Neal]

@Neal - did you get your phone ordered? I just booked my Pro Max w/256GB, looks like ATT was saying Nov 13 delivery. The trade in credit for my iphoneX was great at $700. Worth the wait.

I ordered TWO! I was waiting forever for the Apple site to open up and AT&T opened first. I wanted to order through Apple as I get a veteran discount as they give 10% off everything to veterans. AT&T was more expensive but I need it before I depart late December. And I didn't like I couldn't get AppleCare on AT&T but know I can do that later. So then Apple opened up and I said heck with it and ordered there with the AppleCare including theft/loss protection. I was able to cancel the AT&T order (but we know how that works out).

Damn, that's awesome on trade-in for the iPhone X. I didn't think Apple offered that much so AT&T must offer more. I figured I'd sell it on my own but I doubt I'll get $700 for it.

So it will be here Nov 13th.

TOTAL for iPhone 12 PRO MAX with 512 GB and AppleCare Theft/Loss and taxes: 1603.54

 

[Neal]

I just did another order run through with Apple and they give $250 for the iPhone X.

You can still order now and get it Nov 13th. That is very odd as by now usually these things are in 4-6 week delay.

Okay, changing from 512 down to lower storage options now shows 7-10 business days where the 512 still locks to Nov 13th.