iPhone 5: All the Rumors About Apple's Next-Generation iPhone
By Liane Cassavoy, About.com Guide
Apple is expected to unveil the details of its next-generation iPhone -- the fifth version of the wildly-popular smartphone -- in the coming months. And new rumors about what the new iPhone might look like and the features it may have seem to pop up every day. Here's a roundup of the most popular theories about the highly-anticipated iPhone.
Name
The next-generation iPhone often has been referred to as the "iPhone 5," following in the steps of the iPhone 4. But the latest reports suggest that the device may actually be called the iPhone 4S. That name would make sense; Apple's third-generation iPhone was called the iPhone 3GS, after the second-generation iPhone had been named the iPhone 3G.
Launch Date
Apple typically launches a new iPhone each summer, but as of this writing (May 2011), the company does not seem prepared for a summer launch of the iPhone 5/4S. Most analysts expect the next iPhone to launch in the fall of 2011 instead of the summer, with some reports even suggesting it may not come until the end of the year.
Carriers
Now that Apple has ended its exclusive deal with AT&T and is offering the iPhone 4 on Verizon Wireless, the question is whether the iPhone will make its way to additional carriers. A research note from financial industry analyst Jefferies & Co. says that the new iPhone will be offered on Sprint and T-Mobile, too. That information is based on "industry checks," according to Jefferies & Co.
4G Support?
Maybe. While most industry insiders agree that support for Verizon's super-fast 4G LTE network is unlikely, the iPhone 5/4S may support HSPA+ networks. Currently offered by AT&T and T-Mobile, HSPA+ is an evolved form of current 3G networks, capable of delivering 4G speeds.
Camera
The camera on the iPhone 5/4S may get a significant boost in quality, some reports suggest. Rumors say that Apple's next iPhone may feature an 8-megapixel camera, powered by a Sony sensor. The current iPhone, the iPhone 4, features a 5-megapixel camera.
Screen
The Retina Display was one of the most-hyped features on the iPhone 4 when it launched in 2010. But new rumors suggest that Apple is looking at redesigning the display on the next-generation iPhone, as a purported mockup of the new phone shows a device with an edge-to-edge screen. That screen would feature the same 3:4 screen ratio currently used on the iPad, not the 2:3 screen ratio that the iPhone 4 features.
MY THOUGHTS
Let's see what happens when iPhone5 hits the market.
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THE MOST RELIABLE LAPTOPS
The Most Reliable Laptops
By Stacey Bradford | Feb 22, 2011
If you’re a parent like me who works from home, then you know how crippling it can be when your computer breaks down. I nearly went insane the last two weeks waiting for Sony to fix my laptop. This is the second time I’ve had a big issue with my machine and couldn’t write my stories. I’m hoping my next purchase proves more reliable.
What will I buy next? I don’t know much about computers, so I decided to call Dean Gallea, Senior Program Leader at Consumer Reports, to see which brands the publication recommends. It turns out that every year the magazine runs an Annual Product Reliability Survey that asks 43,000 laptop owners about their experience. Here’s what Gallea and his team discovered:
PC Users
If you like using a PC, Toshiba and Acer are tied as the most reliable brands for laptops, says Gallea. Owners reported needing a repair or having serious problems with their models just 15% of the time.
So which models should you buy? In the 13-inch laptop category, Consumer Reports recommends two Toshiba models as “Best Buys”. For $700 you can get a Toshiba Portege, which has an “Excellent” performance rating. For just $400, you could pick up a Toshiba Satellite, which gets a “Very Good” mark for performance.
If you want a 14-inch laptop, Consumer Reports again recommends the Toshiba Satellite. The larger size costs a bit more at $750. But it also scores an “Excellent” on performance.
In the 15 and 16-inch category, the Acer Aspire isn’t a Consumer Reports top pick but it costs just $620 and also gets an “Excellent” for performance.
Apple Users
Apple users are a loyal bunch and for good reason. Owners reported having problems and needing serious repairs just 17% of the time. While this is slightly higher than Toshiba and Acer, Gallea actually prefers this brand.
“If you have an Apple you probably have a leg up on everyone else,” Gallea says. When your computer does have problems, it should be easier and faster to get it fixed, he says. He also points out that Apples are less likely to get infected by viruses.
Consumer Reports recommends six Apple models in its Ratings Overview, including the 13-inch Apple MacBook Air ($1,300) and the 15-inch Apple MacBook Pro ($1,500). And it gives the 17-inch MacBook Pro its top rating of 80 out of 100. Warning: this last one isn’t cheap and will set you back $2,300.
I’m personally partial to PCs. I’m just more used to them. But I’m willing to consider making the switch to a Mac if it means I won’t miss as many work days.
How important is computer reliability to you?
Stacey Bradford is the author of The Wall Street Journal Financial Guidebook for New Parents.
MacBook Pro Keyboard image courtesy of Flickr, CC 2.0.
MY THOUGHTS
computers are indeed more expensive here. of course, we can go for the cheaper brands - which normally means less reliability. but you see, i prefer the cheaper brands. it's so much easier to let go in a year or 2. at the rate styles and models change, getting the cheaper ones works best for me.
By Stacey Bradford | Feb 22, 2011
If you’re a parent like me who works from home, then you know how crippling it can be when your computer breaks down. I nearly went insane the last two weeks waiting for Sony to fix my laptop. This is the second time I’ve had a big issue with my machine and couldn’t write my stories. I’m hoping my next purchase proves more reliable.
What will I buy next? I don’t know much about computers, so I decided to call Dean Gallea, Senior Program Leader at Consumer Reports, to see which brands the publication recommends. It turns out that every year the magazine runs an Annual Product Reliability Survey that asks 43,000 laptop owners about their experience. Here’s what Gallea and his team discovered:
PC Users
If you like using a PC, Toshiba and Acer are tied as the most reliable brands for laptops, says Gallea. Owners reported needing a repair or having serious problems with their models just 15% of the time.
So which models should you buy? In the 13-inch laptop category, Consumer Reports recommends two Toshiba models as “Best Buys”. For $700 you can get a Toshiba Portege, which has an “Excellent” performance rating. For just $400, you could pick up a Toshiba Satellite, which gets a “Very Good” mark for performance.
If you want a 14-inch laptop, Consumer Reports again recommends the Toshiba Satellite. The larger size costs a bit more at $750. But it also scores an “Excellent” on performance.
In the 15 and 16-inch category, the Acer Aspire isn’t a Consumer Reports top pick but it costs just $620 and also gets an “Excellent” for performance.
Apple Users
Apple users are a loyal bunch and for good reason. Owners reported having problems and needing serious repairs just 17% of the time. While this is slightly higher than Toshiba and Acer, Gallea actually prefers this brand.
“If you have an Apple you probably have a leg up on everyone else,” Gallea says. When your computer does have problems, it should be easier and faster to get it fixed, he says. He also points out that Apples are less likely to get infected by viruses.
Consumer Reports recommends six Apple models in its Ratings Overview, including the 13-inch Apple MacBook Air ($1,300) and the 15-inch Apple MacBook Pro ($1,500). And it gives the 17-inch MacBook Pro its top rating of 80 out of 100. Warning: this last one isn’t cheap and will set you back $2,300.
I’m personally partial to PCs. I’m just more used to them. But I’m willing to consider making the switch to a Mac if it means I won’t miss as many work days.
How important is computer reliability to you?
Stacey Bradford is the author of The Wall Street Journal Financial Guidebook for New Parents.
MacBook Pro Keyboard image courtesy of Flickr, CC 2.0.
MY THOUGHTS
computers are indeed more expensive here. of course, we can go for the cheaper brands - which normally means less reliability. but you see, i prefer the cheaper brands. it's so much easier to let go in a year or 2. at the rate styles and models change, getting the cheaper ones works best for me.
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