One interesting catch to this is if you have unlimited data.  Verizon won't grandfather you if you use an upgrade subsidy or if you switch from 3g to 4g. I think I'll ride my 4s out till it is dead.  There isn't really anything I can't do with it already.  It plays netflix, browses the web and other apps with decent speed.  I am sure in a couple years I'll be thinking different, but for now I will continue to enjoy my data. 

It's honestly still pretty unclear.  I've heard it both ways, but more people have been saying that even going from a 3g to 4g device you can keep it IF you don't enter a new contract (or take a subsidy).  Guess we'll see.  Either way Verizon has me by the balls because att and sprint suck here. 

Yep - Apple Fan Boy here.  I gave up my unlimited data (as I barely hit 3G a month) and moved to the shared plan where I have 6G monthly for iphone, ipad, hotspot.  I hope this new phone will allow me to hotspot my phone while being on a call and if that is the case the hotspot is gone. 

I have a Lumia 900 and wife has a 4Gs.  Will be very interested to see what the 5G and Lumia 920 are like in person. 

i hate her 4Gs, when I want a locked down experience I prefer the Lumia much better.  When I want freedom I pick my rooted Android back up.  I'm still toying with Galaxy S III, will wait on the Lumia 920 first though. 

What point is it to have unlimited date if I keep getting throttled every month???im on the unlimited and still have my unlocked 4.  The last 15 days of the month to me are useless unless Im at home on wifi. 

So since this is the case...either way I'll be forced onto the shared plan I might as well switch carriers.  So to verizon I go. 

Hoping for NFC and apple's version of "Google Wallet".  The slightly larger screen will be nice too.  With the added 4G and more processing power, the larger battery will probably have the same run time which is a drawback for me. 

I didn't upgrade the last time around because I didn't think the 4S was worth it.  I have been holding out for the 5.  Hope it will be worth the wait. 

I'll be replacing my 3GS with either an Android or an iPhone 5...probably around Jan or Feb, unless the iPhone is really that impressive. 

I've always made it a habit to play the 'wait-and-see' game with Apple hardware because they don't have the best track record for having reliable hardware right out of the gate.  Battery issues, LCD panel issues, etc.  Right now I'm waiting for Apple to sort out the image retention issues that the Retina MacBook Pros seem to be having.  There's a 166 page thread on the Apple Discussion forums about it...seems to grow about 4 pages per day @ 15 posts per page). 

If I were a Lumia/MS fan I would be really excited about what the new Lumia phones are doing.  I think I'm going to give them a serious look after this next phone, because there's some features that I really like.  The new 920 looks like a bit of a piggy, though.  Slim that guy down, go back to a matte finish, and you've really got something there.  Maybe at some point someone will get it to run Android. 

You 'public beta' testers be sure to report back in a month or two with the issues that you're having. 

This applies to anything.  I would never buy a first year model boat.  That being said, Apple is more reliable than most companies.  I have the iPhone 4 with the antenna issue and it's really not a problem.  Apple even sent me a free cover to boot.  I switched to Apple after having ongoing issues with my PC/windows and never looked back. 

As far as the software goes, I've been running ios6 for months now and haven't had any real issues with it - other than the new native mapping app still needing some work.  Having facetime over wifi has been great. 

The iphone4 was my first apple device, bought on day 1 and never once had that "antenna problem" and i hold it the way they say causes it.  I bought a case for it on day one and its never seen the outside of a case unless switchin cases.  That phone is still going strong, its since been unlocked and held me over during this 4s time period.  Typin on it as we speak. 

I walked into the Verizon store yesterday and put my name on the list.  They're supposed to call me today for pre order for delivery on the 21st.  I'm anxious to give Verizon a try and finally dump ATT. 

Ive heard mixed comments about preorders being today or friday.  Dont be suprise if its Friday, Apple has increased their staffing for Friday.  Guess we'll find out in a few hrs.  If AT&T increases to 5gb on my grandfathered unlimited plan after it goes LTE then I may stay with them.  Decisions decisions

AT&T will not be allowing facetime-via-cellular with any grandfathered plans - you have to switch to a new plan to get that.  Ridiculous.  I'm still unsure as to whether or not I want to get a subsidized phone.  Our data usage is low enough that we could save money by going with one of the new plans, and it would be nice to have official tethering in a pinch now and then. 

I If AT&T increases to 5gb on my grandfathered unlimited plan after it goes LTE then I may stay with them.  Decisions decisions

It's already been confirmed with AT&T corporate (via tech websites) that grandfathered plans will allow 5gb of data on LTE before they throttle the speed back.  One of the salesmen at a nearby AT&T store confirmed that it's true. 

...and it looks like all the rumors about the iPhone 5 were true.  Larger size, LTE, and some faster graphics...

It's already been confirmed with AT&T corporate (via tech websites) that grandfathered plans will allow 5gb of data on LTE before they throttle the speed back.  One of the salesmen at a nearby AT&T store confirmed that it's true. 

...and it looks like all the rumors about the iPhone 5 were true.  Larger size, LTE, and some faster graphics...

Thanks...i just dont trust my local at&t or verizon sales people so was skeptical. 

I'm holding off due to I might not change carriers since i can keep my unlimited and the adaptors thus far will not be able to be used for video and well thats how I connect it to my indash monitor so will wait until the new cable comes out and the lifeproof case becomes available.  I can wait patiently this time lol

Anyone get one?  I was going for the black until all the issues I came across and seeing one in person a few days ago.  So I'll prob be the only one in my crew rockin a white iphone5.  But who cares it'll be in a case anyways

Mine is at home waiting.  wifey got a white one, I got the black one.  stoked to fiddle around with it this weekend and come to the realization that it's just a phone I'll never use to 1/10th it's capacity by Monday. 

This time around, the issues are a bit more mysterious.  Some iPhone 5s, for example, show an odd bubble effect when their users press the screen too hard.  Others report that their screens are flickering and are blurry in some areas. 

What's hilarious is that they tout all these new features but Samsung has already had these features so apple is still playing catch up.  But hey it's a new apple phone so it'll sell.  No matter what with the apple name people want it. 

my Black Berry screen gave out.  I have ordered an Iphone 5.  I never thought that I would own an Android or Iphone, but....

the Black Berry had a red light that would flash when you received/missed a text, email, call.  I loved the feature because you could tell that you missed something, from across the room, or with a quick glance.  You never HAD to pick your phone up a check for messages, emails, or calls. 

I have quized several iphone owners about a similar app.  They claim one doesn't exist.  I will miss this feature a lot!  It might even be a deal killer for me. 

There is a setting that flashes the LED brightly when a notification comes in, but nothing that will continue to flash afterwards.  I think you will get used to not having it, I can't see how big of a dealbreaker that would be. 

I was a diehard bb user and yes that was nice but i after switchin i havent looked back.  Yes the led will flash when it arrives but like the person above stated it wont continue to flash like the bb.  The pros of the iphone outway the flashing led imo

Holy crap - got the 5 today and this thing is FAST.  Not 4G LTE Fast (which it is) but doing anything on the phone is 10x faster than my 4.  As mentioned before the phone is light - super light.  You can really see the size difference and improvement in the screen (I didn't have a 4S).  I noticed that there appears to be a lot of new setting options in iOS 6 - some are pretty cool.  I have found Siri to be very useful for me particularly in the car.