And why would you want to hold a device the size of an old VHS tape (if thinner) up to your face? And I really think you do need that new Apple Watch 4, at least then if you go to the Apple Store next time and you faint and fall because you are so disappointed that you can't use your new iPhone as a snowboard substitute your Apple Watch will call 9 1 1 for you *smile*.
-----Original Message----- From: viphone@googlegroups.com <viphone@googlegroups.com> On Behalf Of M. Taylor Sent: Saturday, September 22, 2018 7:05 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Mark on iPhone 10 S Max and iWatch Series 4, Form-Factor Hello Everyone, Let me just say that the following is just my opinion and it is not intended to persuade or dissuade anyone of anything. Yesterday, I went to a remote Best Buy retail store where, as I expected, there were almost no customers. The Apple section was completely deserted except for one very enthusiastic Apple representative. Although I had not fully recognized it myself, some part of me really wanted to be wowed by the 10 S Max in terms of its 6.5 inch display size. As you may recall, I have often stated that I am not ready for Face ID yet, I discovered that I was somewhat open to purchasing a 10 S Max if it could wow me, enough. Five years or so ago, I had a friend who owned one of the first modern phablets, the Samsun Mega. I believe the screen size was 6.3 inches. Its physical size was so large that every time I used it, I felt as though I was a little kid playing with a grown-up's device. I just couldn't stop grinning, every time I held it in my hand. It was huge!!!! Yet, despite its size, I really, really liked it. It felt, just as the term phablet implies, like a cross between a phone and a tablet computer. Believe it or not, I found myself finding ways to spend more time with my friend just so I could play with that Samsung Mega. (smile) I almost bought one for myself but, at that time, I just didn't like Android enough to make the investment. Soon after, Samsung stopped making the Mega. So, yesterday, as I entered the Apple section of the store, I suppose, on some subconscious level, I was hoping to see that same huge form-factor on the 10 S Max. It didn't happen. In fact, believe it or not, the actual body, or form-factor of the 10 S Max is almost identical to my 8 Plus. I was so disappointed. I was so disappointed, in fact, that the Apple sales rep thought that I had taken ill and asked if I needed medical attention. Now I know that Apple made it clear as to the physical dimensions of the 10 S Max but, somehow, some way, I thought the form-factor would be larger, much larger than my beloved 8 Plus. In fact, I suppose, I was counting on it. The sales rep, a very nice young man, began his spiel about how much better the display is and how much faster the 10 S Max is, and blah, blah, blah!. All I know is that, when I closed my eyes, I couldn't tell the 10 S Max from my beloved 8 Plus. As for the Apple watch? Same scenario. If there is any major size difference, I couldn't detect it to the point where I wanted to buy a new watch. Now I realize that Apple is simply increasing the size of its displays without increasing the physical form-factors but, for me, this is kind of a let-down. I'm not exactly sure why this is so; perhaps, for me at least, it's the marvelous memory of that Samsung Mega that, for better or worse, set a form-factor size standard to which, one day, I hope to return. Mark -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. Your V iPhone list moderator is Mark Taylor. Mark can be reached at: mk...@ucla.edu. Your list owner is Cara Quinn - you can reach Cara at caraqu...@caraquinn.com The archives for this list can be searched at: http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "VIPhone" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. 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