Does anyone else want a WIDER iPhone 5?

[redbeard]

It's kind of bittersweet, while I was hoping for a 4" screen, I wanted it to keep the 3:2 aspect ratio, whenever I've wished for more screen space it's always been in width, not height. The statusbar could benefit from a little more width, so could the notification center, along with virtually every iPhone app. Just increasing the screen height will benefit us how exactly? Another row of static icons? I have never watched a movie on my phone and I doubt I ever will. That new Nokia phone makes the iPhone look horrible dated, where is the innovation?

 

[cardfan]

I would hold judgement until you get it in your hands. I'm willing to bet minds will be changed.

I'm thinking the same.

 

[sam00]

Seriously iphones have had the same size screen for 5 years and now Apple bringing out a stretched screen that looks out of proportion. What have you been doing for the past 2 years Apple, I expected so much more from Apple there just is no wow factor anymore.

 

[anon(279851)]

how in hell did i become the OP of this thread?? lol

I have NO idea!!!

 

[anon(279851)]

Seriously iphones have had the same size screen for 5 years and now Apple bringing out a stretched screen that looks out of proportion. What have you been doing for the past 2 years Apple, I expected so much more from Apple there just is no wow factor anymore.

I feel you are right. It seems that we have been receiving leaks about EVERYTHING. So much so that I don't know if there's anything else to be surprised about next week. We shall see.

 

[anon(279851)]

It's kind of bittersweet, while I was hoping for a 4" screen, I wanted it to keep the 3:2 aspect ratio, whenever I've wished for more screen space it's always been in width, not height. The statusbar could benefit from a little more width, so could the notification center, along with virtually every iPhone app. Just increasing the screen height will benefit us how exactly? Another row of static icons? I have never watched a movie on my phone and I doubt I ever will. That new Nokia phone makes the iPhone look horrible dated, where is the innovation?

Riiiiiiiight....

 

[Fausty82]

Seriously iphones have had the same size screen for 5 years and now Apple bringing out a stretched screen that looks out of proportion. What have you been doing for the past 2 years Apple, I expected so much more from Apple there just is no wow factor anymore.

First off, you don't mess with success - Apple still sells a ton of phones, so lots of people like what they sell.

Secondly, there are are lots of other phones out there - even some with screen sizes approaching tablet-size... So no matter what Apple does or doesn't do, you are not locked in to any specific screen size. Just look around and find one that fits your needs.

 

[RodneyJ725]

I'd like to see wider. I don't mind that it is longer, as long as it is wider too, thus maintaining the current screen ratio, just with more pixels horizontally and vertically.

 

[BLiNK]

Seriously iphones have had the same size screen for 5 years and now Apple bringing out a stretched screen that looks out of proportion. What have you been doing for the past 2 years Apple, I expected so much more from Apple there just is no wow factor anymore.

well then that is your fault, not Apple. obviously there are millions of users out there that do not mind it and that is who Apple needs to cater to

people need to learn to lower their expectations plain & simple

 

[Cyder]

I also don't understand why they are going longer with no width added to it. It just looks odd to me. Hopefully when they unveil it, the width will match the height. But according to the leaks, I won't hold my breathe.

 

[gddoering]

Wider. Or an option to increase the font size of everything including 3rd party apps. I get tired of always having to pull out my reading glasses to use the phone.

 

[poiman]

Wider would be good.

 

[Jeremy]

I'm thinking the same.

Everyone saying how horrible it will be will buy it and love it.

 

[newsome]

Wider... sorta

I'm surprised that no one has mentioned that the screen actually *is* wider. Not by much, but (according to the leaks) they reduced the size of the bezel on either side so the phone will have a little more real estate on the left and right side.

 

[anon(4698833)]

Everyone saying how horrible it will be will buy it and love it.

Just like they do EVERY...SINGLE...YEAR.

 

[Jeremy]

I'm surprised that no one has mentioned that the screen actually *is* wider. Not by much, but (according to the leaks) they reduced the size of the bezel on either side so the phone will have a little more real estate on the left and right side.

That's because they are talking about the phone size not just the screen.

 

[Jeremy]

Just like they do EVERY...SINGLE...YEAR.

Indeed.....

 

[Premium1]

I think it would have allowed for more space for the keyboard and other things making it a little wider. But most likely we won't see that type of change for years. You will just have to be happy with the hot dog bun look for now.

 

[DannyMichel]

Before everything was confirmed with the iPhone 5, I dreaded hearing that they would make it bigger. Being taller and the same width is just as disgusting as being taller and wider. I can't stand this.


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[Jeremy]

Before everything was confirmed with the iPhone 5, I dreaded hearing that they would make it bigger. Being taller and the same width is just as disgusting as being taller and wider. I can't stand this.


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You didn't think they would have kept the same size and design did you?