Anyone planning to buy the iphone 17?

[rockymtnhigh]

Every year I say I'm not doing the upgrade, then I do the upgrade. I am annoyed the 8X "optical" zoom is really just a crop of the 4x, that was an appealing feature. The 18 mp front camera does have appeal though.

A day and a half to decide. And convince the wife if I decide.

Zero need for Apple Watch 11. Ten is perfectly fine.

 

[TRG]

Remember when analog cell was replaced by digital? People were losing their minds over being "forced" to replace their phones.

 

[n0qcu]

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My first cell phone looked very similar to that only it was black

 

[TheForce]

Can you get that in addition to the 10% veteran's discount?

Don't know but thanks for the heads up. My veteran status in on file with ID.me. I'll look into it.

 

[Scott Greczkowski]

My first cell phone looked very similar to that only it was black

This was mine.

 

[b4pjoe]

Can you get that in addition to the 10% veteran's discount?

If I go add something to the cart under my military discount it does show the Apple Card as a payment option with the 3% off but not 100% sure since I didn't complete the purchase to verify if you actually get both discounts.

Edit to add: If add the Airpods Pro 3 to my cart for $224 (10% off) when I go to check out I see this for the 3% discount using the Apple Card.

 

[TheForce]

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I had the Bag phone and switched to one of these when they came out. Allowed me to operate my business when I was traveling.

Watching "Office Hours" Q&A (officehours.global) and one of the panelists had the idea of using two iPhone 17P with Genlock docks with the lenses set to the interocular distance (one phone flipped) which would allows the use of the same 48 MP sensor for both eyes. Obviously you would need a cage that allow mounting both iPhones plus the two docks and power. Definitely not a casual "let's pack the Pelican for the cruise" and using as a tourist camera.

Not sure I understand the purpose of that.

 

[TheForce]

If I go add something to the cart under my military discount it does show the Apple Card as a payment option with the 3% off but not 100% sure since I didn't complete the purchase to verify if you actually get both discounts.

Edit to add: If add the Airpods Pro 3 to my cart for $224 (10% off) when I go to check out I see this for the 3% discount using the Apple Card.
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I just checked mine and the iphone 17P just says full payment with the discount, no Apple card credit option. Just trade-in. I check again on Friday as there is no pickup or delivery option either.

I just checked and I did get the Apple credit card 3% discount on the airpods 3 that you did so maybe they don't want to give the Veteran + 3% ACC discounts on certain items. I also checked the Apple watch Ultra3 and no Apple Credit card option on that either.

 

[b4pjoe]

I just checked mine and the iphone 17P just says full payment with the discount, no Apple card credit option. Just trade-in. I check again on Friday as there is no pickup or delivery option either.

I just checked and I did get the Apple credit card 3% discount on the airpods 3 that you did so maybe they don't want to give the Veteran + 3% ACC discounts on certain items. I also checked the Apple watch Ultra3 and no Apple Credit card option on that either.

I just went through the ordering process for the Airpods 3 up to the point of paying for it and it allowed me to use the Apple Card but it doesn't apply the 3% discount so I think the answer is "no you can't get both discounts".

Edit: I might be doing something wrong as I have never used the Apple Card before. Just applied for it and was approved and it did get added to my wallet but when I choose Apple Pay while it does use the Apple Card I still do not get the 3% discount. Only the 10% military discount.

 

[Foxbat]

I had the Bag phone and switched to one of these when they came out. Allowed me to operate my business when I was traveling.


Not sure I understand the purpose of that.

They wanted to shoot Spatial Video for VisionPro and have both eyes using identical sensors. I believe the previous iPhones' sensors are different focal lengths and sensor resolution.

But, BlackMagic Designs has a Spatial Immersive 3D camera which would be easier to deal with. But it's $33K, a lot more than two iPhone 17 Pro and the addition hardware needed to put them together for shooting coordinated Spatial 3D.

Here's the new Pro Dock for iPhone Pro 17

Media | Blackmagic Design

 

[TheForce]

They wanted to shoot Spatial Video for VisionPro and have both eyes using identical sensors. I believe the previous iPhones' sensors are different focal lengths and sensor resolution.

But, BlackMagic Designs has a Spatial Immersive 3D camera which would be easier to deal with. But it's $33K, a lot more than two iPhone 17 Pro and the addition hardware needed to put them together for shooting coordinated Spatial 3D.

Here's the new Pro Dock for iPhone Pro 17

Media | Blackmagic Design

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I'm familiar with the company. They do make quality broadcast equipment. But for hobby 3D video, it is not necessary. BTW- flat screen 3D video is not the same thing as VR180 or VR360. Flat screen 3D standard is 1080P. Many new 3D VR cameras are recording at 6-12K.

 

[TheForce]

I just went through the ordering process for the Airpods 3 up to the point of paying for it and it allowed me to use the Apple Card but it doesn't apply the 3% discount so I think the answer is "no you can't get both discounts".

Edit: I might be doing something wrong as I have never used the Apple Card before. Just applied for it and was approved and it did get added to my wallet but when I choose Apple Pay while it does use the Apple Card I still do not get the 3% discount. Only the 10% military discount.

I'll revisit on Friday when I can actually order. If it's a problem, I'll just use a different card that I get 2% cash back.

FYI-
As you are new to Apple Card- they work the credit line through Goldman Sachs. GS wants out of the contract as they are losing money on the Apple deal. Apple might be getting ready to find a new CC bank, maybe different terms. I also get 3% cash back using the Apple card at Walgreens for our prescriptions and other purchases. Use it while it lasts.

 

[rvvaquero]

I don't think they give a full 10% veteran discount on all items. If I remember right, it's only 6-7% on iPhones but 10% on watches. Working off of memory, so could be wrong.

 

[klang]

Rumor was Chase is taking over for Goldman Sachs.

 

[b4pjoe]

I don't think they give a full 10% veteran discount on all items. If I remember right, it's only 6-7% on iPhones but 10% on watches. Working off of memory, so could be wrong.

Every Apple product I have bought with my military discount has been 10%. iMacs, AirPods, Watch, iPhone.

Right now the iPhone 17 Pro Max bottom price is $1199. A 10% discount would be $119.90 bringing the price down to $1,079.10. In my cart the price is $1,079.00 so my discount is 10% plus 10¢. Or 10.000834%.