Okay, have decided I want to get one of these things--#5, 4, 4S? How much memory? It will perhaps be outdated before I understand all it will do, and I don't think I'll want to use it with video. I lean toward 4S because it can be talked to, which seems useful in the car. Thanks!
Here's my 2 cents...
- I have a 4S - 32gig and am very happy with it.
- If you can wait until October, that is when the IP5 is rumored to launch... causing the prices for models before it to drop.
- If you plan to hold onto the phone for 2 + years, I'd stick with the 4S or the 5... software improvements/enhancements/support may drop off for the IP4 the later in the product cycle it becomes.
- If you plan to store music or movies on the phone... look for 32 gig or higher. I watch movies while working out/traveling. 1 movie = .5 to 1 gig, depending on length and digital quality. (Note: Streaming movies/shows via HBOGO or other similar service does not require this memory)
- Ditto that if you plan to take video using the IP4S camera (which is very good, but can fill up memory quickly)
- I agree with the need for a good case (I also have an Otterbox) and/or getting the Applecare may not be a bad idea (since it's usually pretty cheap and includes screen replacement).
- As for "Siri" & voice commands... I use that infrequently. Although it's a nice feature that, undoubtedly, will be integrated more and more. If it's ever allowed to "control" the phone/apps more (ie. Turn off Wifi, Turn on Bluetooth) I might use it more.
Finally to give you some Idea about storage... I have the 4S-32 gig (about 65% full) with... 350 songs, 6 movies, 5 TV shows, 42 apps, 107 Podcast episodes.
Oh... and it's worked flawlessly.
Hope this helps...