The microwave version / elevator speech version: I ordered a 64GB iPhone 6 today.
The 'War and Peace' edition right here. Read more ...
I usually don't treat myself until it's absolutely necessary or apparent. From shoes to computers to cars. When I do, I drop top dollar (mad cheddar) on the best value for the equipment based on my intended use and/or longevity of it.
American society become an easily consumable and disposable culture. But I'm old school, raised old school, and probably continue to operate that way.
Take for my example my current phone, 16GB iPhone 5 (no C or S), that I call "Lucky". How I named is even a longer story! And for another time. I purchased it after I lost my Galaxy S phone in the world record setting snowball fight. It's EPIC way to lose a phone, might I add. I didn't have insurance; only the warranty. Which meant I was on the hunt for a new handset. The iPhone 5 was trumpeted as the best of all time. I had already an iMac, and iPod, at this point. Might as well married into the Apple family another piece of equipment.
I attached insurance since I have no contract with T-Mobile, and I was physically purchasing the handset so I protected my investment. I calculated my social life, use, and my business needs would be easily satisfied with 16GB smartphone.
HM. I discovered differently.
The entire time I've had Lucky (15 months), I've changed out the operating system twice. From iOS 6 to 7 and now... iOS 8. I have staunchly held out from upgrading to iPhone 5C or iPhone 5S. Also, my usage has consistency been over the complimentary 1GB of data. EVERY. DAMN. MONTH. I couldn't believe it when I reviewed my account.
I have not, and will not, lament about my phone's performance. It's been admirable if you think on this knowledge I'm about to drop. The more your service provider "throttles" your data intake, it's more processing power for your handset to reach the network to pull down the data.
This month in particular has particularly rough for Lucky. I used FaceTime, and Skype to Cher while she was in New Jersey. That absolutely will absorb all the data, and quickly. All the while only having 935MB (less than a 1GB) of memory to use for.
Picture this. I'm asking you to sprint up Mt Si, full throttle, and the while I add 10 lbs to a backpack I already loaded with 50 lbs of rock! Not easily done, and not very realistic to have great expectations.
After I visited the Issaquah T-Mobile store, I walked away with peace of mind that I purchased a piece of equipment for my future. It's an investment. Based on my usage, and demands, I invested in a 64GB memory phone which may seem excessive to some, but for a photoG AND a DJ, it's needed. Also will bump up my data plan 3GB so I can maximize the efficiency of my unnamed phone ...
And what of Lucky, you ask?
Sadly, as part of the deal, I must exchange Lucky to receive my new phone. While I'm sentimental, when I shouldn't be, it was choice to better my future. So he's still 'lucky', and will be until the iPhone 6 is shipped.
For now!
'los; out
The 'War and Peace' edition right here. Read more ...
I usually don't treat myself until it's absolutely necessary or apparent. From shoes to computers to cars. When I do, I drop top dollar (mad cheddar) on the best value for the equipment based on my intended use and/or longevity of it.
American society become an easily consumable and disposable culture. But I'm old school, raised old school, and probably continue to operate that way.
Take for my example my current phone, 16GB iPhone 5 (no C or S), that I call "Lucky". How I named is even a longer story! And for another time. I purchased it after I lost my Galaxy S phone in the world record setting snowball fight. It's EPIC way to lose a phone, might I add. I didn't have insurance; only the warranty. Which meant I was on the hunt for a new handset. The iPhone 5 was trumpeted as the best of all time. I had already an iMac, and iPod, at this point. Might as well married into the Apple family another piece of equipment.
I attached insurance since I have no contract with T-Mobile, and I was physically purchasing the handset so I protected my investment. I calculated my social life, use, and my business needs would be easily satisfied with 16GB smartphone.
HM. I discovered differently.
The entire time I've had Lucky (15 months), I've changed out the operating system twice. From iOS 6 to 7 and now... iOS 8. I have staunchly held out from upgrading to iPhone 5C or iPhone 5S. Also, my usage has consistency been over the complimentary 1GB of data. EVERY. DAMN. MONTH. I couldn't believe it when I reviewed my account.
I have not, and will not, lament about my phone's performance. It's been admirable if you think on this knowledge I'm about to drop. The more your service provider "throttles" your data intake, it's more processing power for your handset to reach the network to pull down the data.
This month in particular has particularly rough for Lucky. I used FaceTime, and Skype to Cher while she was in New Jersey. That absolutely will absorb all the data, and quickly. All the while only having 935MB (less than a 1GB) of memory to use for.
Picture this. I'm asking you to sprint up Mt Si, full throttle, and the while I add 10 lbs to a backpack I already loaded with 50 lbs of rock! Not easily done, and not very realistic to have great expectations.
After I visited the Issaquah T-Mobile store, I walked away with peace of mind that I purchased a piece of equipment for my future. It's an investment. Based on my usage, and demands, I invested in a 64GB memory phone which may seem excessive to some, but for a photoG AND a DJ, it's needed. Also will bump up my data plan 3GB so I can maximize the efficiency of my unnamed phone ...
And what of Lucky, you ask?
Sadly, as part of the deal, I must exchange Lucky to receive my new phone. While I'm sentimental, when I shouldn't be, it was choice to better my future. So he's still 'lucky', and will be until the iPhone 6 is shipped.
For now!
'los; out
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