Apple sells 5 million iPhone 5 units during opening weekend, doesn't meet analyst expectations

5. chemhaz posted on 24 Sep 2012, 08:10 33 4

Someone who get paid to ramp up the hype, I think they call them actors........ or a fool if it's genuine. Maybe he got out of jail and doesn't know about Android devices and thinks a 4" is da bomb... who knows?

24. MeoCao (unregistered) posted on 24 Sep 2012, 08:27 21 3

Or maybe he is scratching his head now. I guess he did not know how bad iPhone 5 really was. LOL

62. oister85 posted on 24 Sep 2012, 10:06 11 1

Or maybe he is thinking the phone is getting flash support

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70. JeffdaBeat posted on 24 Sep 2012, 11:32 7 11

Never thought I'd see the day when nerds would diss people who are honestly excited about technology.

Folks who line up for launches aren't idiots. Some are nerds, some love Apple, some just really enjoy how their phone has changed their lives. For a group that is often stereotyped, you guys make a lot of generalizations...

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73. darkkjedii posted on 24 Sep 2012, 12:13 1 5

Great post bro. Great post I agree

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75. tedkord posted on 24 Sep 2012, 12:38 7 1

Look, I love tech. And I don't begrudge someone being excited by a new device. I do (though not to the level shown in the picture). But I'm sorry, lining up for days to get s phone you could have shipped to your front door is idiotic, whether the phone is iOS, Android, WP or a direct line to heaven.

Maybe if the phone were being given away free, and was made of gold or platinum...

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80. SuperAndroidEvo posted on 24 Sep 2012, 13:25 0 1

Thank you! I was going to say the same thing.

+1,000 for you.

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78. remixfa posted on 24 Sep 2012, 12:59 3 1

Show up at launches? no, not idiots. People that camp out over night and days for launches... zealots and idiots. That goes for any product, not just apple.

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90. downphoenix posted on 24 Sep 2012, 14:56 2 1

actually people who line up ARE idiots, whether its for the iphone or whatever. And I know this, because I used to line up for stuff. I lined up for the XBOX 360. I lined up for several video games. Its a waste, honestly. I rather just order online from Amazon or preorder at a brick and mortar store and have it shipped to me. Sure, I wont get it at midnight or whatever, but I'll get it later that day, without the pain of waiting in line.

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96. remixfa posted on 24 Sep 2012, 15:44 0 3

Hey, I lined up for the midnight launch of the 360. Thankfully I was friends with the manager of gamestop, so instead of waiting outside, I got to wait inside and was the first out with an Xbox under each arm (one for my brother). I had armed guards walk me to my car since they thought I was gonna get mugged (peeps were outside screaming that I was in and they werent..lol), it was quite entertaining.

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100. eflop posted on 24 Sep 2012, 16:58 1 0

You basically just said "People are idiots! I know, cos I am(or was) one!"

You mate, are a genius. pfft

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102. BattleBrat posted on 24 Sep 2012, 19:11 1 0

I preordered my RAZR, it arrived Nov 10th, a day before available in stores..

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7. davecann2 posted on 24 Sep 2012, 08:15 21 12

Its funny how that 2010 techniology keeps up with all the latest and greatest!

14. frydaexiii posted on 24 Sep 2012, 08:17 15 3

It doesn't keep up, it just appeals to the less technologically inclined, if they think the iPhone is good, then everything above it is basically the same as it.

Just like how I don't give a crap about cars, I like a Mitsubishi Lancer, to me, any model that is better than that is the same to me.

31. davecann2 posted on 24 Sep 2012, 08:35 6 10

You seem like kind of person who thinks that just because the hardware specs are better that the phone is better. There is a reason why Android has better specs then iPhone...

Software optimization on Android is horrible and they need that extra power to compensate while Apple is more resource efficient and can do the same with less.

Bottom line is more harware is just unnecessary. Look at the benchmark tests... I'm not saying Apple is better but they are deffinetely comparable.

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41. frydaexiii posted on 24 Sep 2012, 08:53 8 0

So how is that my loss? I'm paying my money's worth for hardware. Software can be improved (as seen from ICS to Jellybean), new hardware has to bought when it can't keep up with the software (Just like how you have to buy an iPhone 5 in order to experience the full iOS6, every other model will just give you a stripped down version).

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58. davecann2 posted on 24 Sep 2012, 09:55 1 6

I'm not saying its your loss... I'm just saying that both products are good choices... Just because iOS doesnt have a feature that Android has doesnt mean iOS is a bad option.

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46. bebdigga posted on 24 Sep 2012, 08:55 7 2

ios doesn't do anything that android does out the box..get your facts straight and 2 the only reason they come equipped with all the horsepower is because is future proofed..the galaxy nexus s is a single core nd it still fares very well against the iphone 5..so stop that zombie stuff..

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51. davecann2 posted on 24 Sep 2012, 09:32 2 3

Dude... my facts are straight,,, are yours?

Also... why is it that anytime someone inniciates a debate someone like you calls us names like "Zombie".... If you every read any of my posts I actually like both Android and iOS.

Anytime you are challenged in any way you have to resort to name calling because you have no facts to support your debate.

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72. darkkjedii posted on 24 Sep 2012, 11:44 3 3

That's the stupidest post I've ever read, and u androiders do post some stupid stuff. iOS does lots of what android does, but they also have their own select features. Man some people shouldn't post on PA.

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76. tedkord posted on 24 Sep 2012, 12:41 2 0

It may be partially due to optimization, but it is largely due to the fact that iOS is an extremely limited OS, that doesn't do nearly what Android does. IOS is designed to be a phone OS, while Android is designed to be a handheld pc.

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79. davecann2 posted on 24 Sep 2012, 13:24 0 4

Good points Tedkord.... But I think we can all do without the gimmicky/power hungry live wallpaper and the useless widgets that no one uses. Android does have many feature that I would love to see in iOS but so does Blackberry... does that mean BB is a better OS or just another good choice?

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83. thevoice posted on 24 Sep 2012, 14:04 2 0

gimmicky like the SIRI u mean? widgets that show me my favorite teams score or let me see the weather, or news without doing the extra steps. or lets see... the pull down notification screen that apple stole or the reply to a phone call with a text option that they also stole. u said that u like both platforms but really nothing about android

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89. davecann2 posted on 24 Sep 2012, 14:52 2 0

@Thevoice...

Wow... Your absolutely right bro. I guess I came off as a typical sheep for a moment. I appriciate your point and yes... They are great examples of the power behind Android. Please keep in mind that my argument is strickly an opinion. Although I really like Android I prefer iOS.... I just like simplicity. This is coming from a Systems Analyst.

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55. darkkjedii posted on 24 Sep 2012, 09:53 3 8

Exactly Dave. The ip5 is smoking all the competition in all the tests that've been conducted this far. So I'll take that 2010 tech with no problem. By the way I was the first person in vegas to get an ip5, and I'm loving it. GO APPLE!!!

57. darkkjedii posted on 24 Sep 2012, 09:54 1 6

Android users only care if u like android, they're only pro choice it that choice is android. And they call iOS users sh€€p

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60. davecann2 posted on 24 Sep 2012, 09:58 0 3

What up Darkkjedii...

Thanks for the support! I try not to get into these winless battels but sometimes I just get so fustrated at peoples ignorance...

I love a good debate when it doesnt resort to name calling... If I loss an argument based on facts then I would be the first to man up to it.

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84. synot posted on 24 Sep 2012, 14:28 0 1

Those tests that u mentioned are not true valid tests they are only smokescreens to make Apple looks good--marketing strategy.

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94. davecann2 posted on 24 Sep 2012, 15:36 0 0

Can you backup your comment with facts?

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97. Sniggly posted on 24 Sep 2012, 16:41 1 0

When I get to a computer I can link you to articles that call out the benchmarks which claim the iPhone 5 wins. Or I might not. I'm still recovering from launch weekend.

The iPhone 5 is a nice phone, but some things which should be simple are ridiculously complicated. For instance, there is no way to manually push photos directly to icloud from an iPhone or iPad.

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110. davecann2 posted on 25 Sep 2012, 07:51 0 0

What up Sniggly,

Your right.... Another feature that the iOS lacks, and I wish it had, is seperate mail icons for each of my mail accounts... or capability to allow a different notification tone for the mail accounts

I hate that iOS lacks in many areas... I wish iOS would addapt may of the feature that Blackberry used to have. That would be awesome!

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65. Droid_X_Doug posted on 24 Sep 2012, 10:31 1 0

Well, there is still the 20 million units in 100 days metric set by Sammy for the GS III. I wonder if the iP5 is going to beat that one?

69. darkkjedii posted on 24 Sep 2012, 11:29 1 1

Ip4s did 37,000,000 in less than 100 days. Wonder if gs3 will beat that.

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85. synot posted on 24 Sep 2012, 14:31 1 1

Another misleading comment

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95. davecann2 posted on 24 Sep 2012, 15:37 0 0

Again.... how is this misleading when there are planty of hard facts to support this?

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111. galokjai posted on 25 Sep 2012, 21:05 0 0

You care about your phone more than the life of the kid who made it for you. Good luck with karma in your life.

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107. MeoCao (unregistered) posted on 25 Sep 2012, 00:08 0 0

37M is the sales of all iPhones, not just 4S

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16. PhoneLuver posted on 24 Sep 2012, 08:20 8 1

I still have the old iPhone 4. It's a good device and I might upgrade to the iPhone5 all depending on reviews and seeing it myself. I can't help feel ashamed that I'd be in the same grouping as some of these Apple fanatics though!

20. pookiewood posted on 24 Sep 2012, 08:24 2 2

Yeah he looks like a complete tool.

59. iphone4me (banned) posted on 24 Sep 2012, 09:56 0 0

You're the Fool, you must be foreigner, davecann2 is using an American actor's photo, lol

44. tluv00 posted on 24 Sep 2012, 08:55 1 0

He found a breakfast sandwhich in his bag. That's why he's so happy.

48. SuperAndroidEvo posted on 24 Sep 2012, 09:27 1 0

This past weekend during football Sunday, I saw those Samsung commercials & loved that they were sticking it to Apple. My wife couldn't help laugh because she said & I quote "That is so true it's like those people are brainwashed." This is from a person who trust me with tech & is not into the Apple VS Android mess.

49. Apple_Royally_ (banned) posted on 24 Sep 2012, 09:28 1 7

Apple has done it again. And will continue to outsell. We are all behind you Apple. We thank Apple again.

50. SuperAndroidEvo posted on 24 Sep 2012, 09:30 0 1

HELLO????

"doesn't meet analyst expectations"

You are kidding me right? lol

Apple_Royally_.... Not right in the head! lol

86. synot posted on 24 Sep 2012, 14:35 0 1

u mean like outsell itself again

52. aaronkatrini posted on 24 Sep 2012, 09:32 1 0

hey Htc came up with a 4.3" display back in 2009.... muahahahhahaa

68. Ruckus posted on 24 Sep 2012, 11:28 2 1

2010 technology?? Wow then all of the Android devices must be stuck in 2009. It crushed Android in speed tests, has earpods which are a significant improvement, has Siri which really has no competitors, has nearly a million apps, oh and you can update the OS often.

My Android was supposed to get ICS but it probably wont. Android uses imitation apps to try to compare to apple, not to mention Android crashes so damn much.

I must say though, anyone getting that excited for a phone needs a life

87. synot posted on 24 Sep 2012, 14:39 1 0

U sound mentally disturbed, iphone didnt beat android in speed test ,go to gsm arena and read report .Sg3 and Htc x one both beat i5 in speed test even without JB.

101. Ruckus posted on 24 Sep 2012, 18:05 0 1

Synot check the articles in Phonearena. They did speed tests and the iPhone 5 hammered the GS3 :)

Fandroids can't admit when they've been beat. There will always be the GS4 :-D

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91. EclipseGSX posted on 24 Sep 2012, 15:21 0 2

I wouldn't call bug fixes "updating" the OS lol

10. wendygarett (limited) 3 days ago posted on 24 Sep 2012, 08:15 5 9

Here I am :D
Baa... Meh...
Oh well iPhone still awesome :D

23. Nikolas.Oliver posted on 24 Sep 2012, 08:26 1 4

That being said, iPhone is still better than RIP's BlackBerry

26. -box- posted on 24 Sep 2012, 08:32 1 0

They each have their strengths. I still don't think anyone's come close to the enterprise integration that BB has/had, though I know Microsoft is working on it

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29. wendygarett (limited) 3 days ago posted on 24 Sep 2012, 08:33 3 3

Dude seriously??
I don't understand why you hate RIM so much
You feel shame to stay at bb nation... In the mean time we feel that your country is awesome!!! You can't find a country to be so unique like yours...

At least the country does not load too much ifans :) I admit that ifans is annoying >.

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108. Nikolas.Oliver posted on 25 Sep 2012, 04:24 0 0

i really really hate rim, iFans are better than BB fanboys

yes i do feel ashamed to live in bb nation because bb is a retarded phone, small screen bad camera slow processor

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11. jael206 posted on 24 Sep 2012, 08:16 3 1

wow, one thumbs down in just 3 mins.. lookout! its the fanboy to the rescue!