[kevkrom]

I’m trying to figure out how the announced “4S” is different from what people expected from a supposed “5” model?

Dramatically faster CPU? Check.
Dramatically faster graphics? Check.
Dramatically improved camera? Check.
No loss in battery life? Check, I think.
Kick-a** new feature? Check, Siri.
CMDA/GSM integration? Check.

The only things that come to mind that the 4S doesn’t include that a “5” would have is:

* Different form factor.
* 4G network support. (No guarantee a “5” would have had this anyway)

So mark me down as thinking that the “disappointment” is over-reaction. I like the 4S and I hope to upgrade to one soon.

[TruthHound]

Thiner? Cases were said to have been leaked.
Edge-to edge screen?
No mention of enhanced gestures.
No mention of using buttons to take picture in camera mode.
True multitasking.
CHEAPER.

[Defiant]

What was anticipated for an iPhone 5 that is not in the 4S is the significantly thinner form factor, with a tear drop shape and aluminum back; a larger screen, 4 inches, and 4G speeds. The larger screen was a big point with me, I am used to the 4.3 inch size of my Android phones, and I like it. Make it thin and 4 inches and that will do just fine. The 3.5 inch screen makes the phone less usable for my old eyes, and movies, games and reading the news are just not as good.

Can't satisfy everyone, but what the iPhone 5 was expected to be was what I was hoping for. Now I have to decide if Siri and iCloud justify giving up my upgrade, even though the 5 is coming within 6-10 months. I'll be stuck with my next phone for 2 years.