What's the problem with it? Was it worth making the 5c?

[Prozium12]

http://gigaom.com/2013/10/16/apple-...n-of-iphone-5c-as-market-opts-for-pricier-5s/
Was it worth making the 5c when the ip5 was and IMO a better option.


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[Europa]

http://gigaom.com/2013/10/16/apple-...n-of-iphone-5c-as-market-opts-for-pricier-5s/
Was it worth making the 5c when the ip5 was and IMO a better option.

It's cheaper to make so Apple profits more from it. If they were still making a 5, it would be the same price as a 5c is right now. It's only $99 less than the 5s and the market for it is people who didn't already have the latest iPhone so it no wonder the 5s is outselling it.

 

[liberated]

Looks like the 5C could be a mistake by Apple, hopefully we will see this device fade out in favor of the usual high quality all metal design.

Apple hits the brakes on not-so-cheap iPhone 5C orders amid demand fears

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2013/10/16/apple_cuts_iphone_5c_order/

 

[Europa]

We will never know how many 5's [fives] they would have sold between the announcement of the 5s/5c and now, but the number would have to be higher than the amount of 5c's that they have actually sold for it to be a mistake to have replaced the 5 with the 5c.

 

[liberated]

We will never know how many 5's [fives] they would have sold between the announcement of the 5s/5c, but the number would have to be higher than the amount of 5c's that they have actually sold for it to be a mistake to have replaced the 5 with the 5c.

In my opinion it is reasonable to conclude that while we may never know how many 5's (Five) would have been sold, Apple may have sold many more 5s phones if not for the cannibalizing experienced now with the 5c.

 

[Europa]

In my opinion it is reasonable to conclude that while we may never know how many 5's (Five) would have been sold, Apple may have sold many more 5s phones if not for the cannibalizing experienced now with the 5c.

I agree that a portion of the iPhone 5c sales would have been 5s sales, but a sale is a sale and I don't get why that hurts them. They profit from each and demand is higher than they can keep up with just like any other year.

 

[liberated]

I agree that a portion of the iPhone 5c sales would have been 5s sales, but a sale is a sale and I don't get why that hurts them. They profit from each and demand is higher than they can keep up with just like any other year.

I agree but a sale is even a better sale when you get more money with each one. Now, I agree that a 5c sale may have not translated to a 5s sale in all instances had the 5c not been introduced.

 

[nealh]

I am personally very confused as to why people think The iPhone 5c is a failure

It has to be looked at in the context of being a iPhone 5. Not the new and greatest

I have said before you have to compare it to the sales of the iPhone 4 versus the iPhone 4S

If it's sales are comparable to the iPhone four or more than it is doing as expected. Apple may have hoped that adding colors would increase sales but that would be a somewhat shortsighted thought process my humble opinion

I think making the change on the iPhone 5c gives it a distinct appearance and actually looks very nice in person


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[nealh]

One more thought, If Apple actually thought people would go from the iPhone 5c the iPhone 5c that was foolish and stupid

But I believe for people thinking about getting an iPhone 5c added colors gives a distinct individuality to the product

In addition, in my opinion the bezel part of the iPhone 5 and 5s scratch and more way to easily. Despite how elegant it looks the matter how I cover and protected the black one in particular had all kinds of light little scratches that then bared a silver underneath and it looked terrible in my opinion

I'm not sure why they could not of made that a little more durable


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[Prozium12]

So will the iPhone 5s become the iPhone c d or whatever they call it next September when the iPhone 6 is released..


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[Europa]

So will the iPhone 5s become the iPhone c d or whatever they call it next September when the iPhone 6 is released..

It's possible that next year they will stop production of the 5s and make a plastic version of it. Who knows what they will call it, though. Maybe 5sc? The naming scheme is so screwed up now that it's meaningless as far as generations go. The iPhone 4 was named for its generation, but then everything else that was named after it followed it rather than generation models. The iPhone 5s is actually the iPhone 7, so the next phone should be called the iPhone 8 but it will likely be the iPhone 6, which was actually the iPhone 5.

 

[Prozium12]

Wow it's hard to keep up but I'm really looking forward to the next iPhone as I've stuck with my iPhone 5 32gb in black this time and it's been hard to do but I'm happy I have as I will be up with my auto upgrade next year,I've been and had play with the 5s and nearly bought one but with ios7 on my 5 I'm ok I think! For now anyway..


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[Target]

It's possible that next year they will stop production of the 5s and make a plastic version of it. Who knows what they will call it, though. Maybe 5sc? The naming scheme is so screwed up now that it's meaningless as far as generations go. The iPhone 4 was named for its generation, but then everything else that was named after it followed it rather than generation models. The iPhone 5s is actually the iPhone 7, so the next phone should be called the iPhone 8 but it will likely be the iPhone 6, which was actually the iPhone 5.

Maybe they'll just call it the new iPhone...you know like the new iPad.


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[Europa]

Maybe they'll just call it the new iPhone...you know like the new iPad.

I doubt it, but it would be nice. At first it will lead to some confusion, but then everyone will get on track. If they do it, it will soon be referred to as the iPhone 8 since they will list it as the 8th generation iPhone on their website. They called the iPad the "new iPad"(4th generation), but everyone refers to it as the iPad 4.

 

[acosmichippo]

Looks like the 5C could be a mistake by Apple, hopefully we will see this device fade out in favor of the usual high quality all metal design.

Apple hits the brakes on not-so-cheap iPhone 5C orders amid demand fears

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2013/10/16/Apple_cuts_iphone_5c_order/

In other words, there's nothing to complain about with the 5S this year, so let's over-scrutinize the 5C instead.

 

[Napoleon PhoneApart]

In other words, there's nothing to complain about with the 5S this year, so let's over-scrutinize the 5C instead.

Seems as is early reports might have been a bit hasty.

 

[Europa]

In other words, there's nothing to complain about with the 5S this year, so let's over-scrutinize the 5C instead.

I've heard quite a few complaints about the lack of a bigger screen size in the 5s. I'm not sure why anyone expected the 5c to sell as well as the 5s. I'm sure Apple didn't. It has outdated specs and isn't marketed to their existing customers that upgrade every 1-2 years.

 

[diverdown]

This is a good take on the 5c.....

http://www.imore.com/mass-misunderstanding-iphone-5c-market

 

[Target]

I doubt it, but it would be nice. At first it will lead to some confusion, but then everyone will get on track. If they do it, it will soon be referred to as the iPhone 8 since they will list it as the 8th generation iPhone on their website. They called the iPad the "new iPad"(4th generation), but everyone refers to it as the iPad 4.

You're right, as always. However I was attempting humor.


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[Target]

What do you think about this? It's the first I've seen of it. They had other colors priced at $145. There were a couple on Verizon priced this low.


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