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It's interesting to note how, unless I've missed it, the verge has been left out of the party. I enjoy reading Joshua's reviews, which are critical when appropr

by dr_ 14y ago

It's interesting to note how, unless I've missed it, the verge has been left out of the party. I enjoy reading Joshua's reviews, which are critical when appropriate, although somewhat verbose. I'm sure the iPhone 5 is solid, I'll probably be ordering it, but it seems like the product is intentionally kept away from more critical reviewers.

technoslut 14y ago
In all honesty, I have no idea for what reason Apple hands out their phones for reviews but the most intriguing reviews of Apple devices are from Mossberg, Gruber and Anand in no particular order. I do give credit to The Verge in having the best video reviews on any given topic. I find that The Verge can get too verbose in reviews. I don't mean that it contains too many words but much are used in waste.
ghshephard 14y ago
Good Point - TheVerge is getting a reputation for rock solid technology reporting. I don't see anything here on the iPhone yet - http://www.theverge.com/reviews/categories/cellphones/3 http://www.theverge.com/reviews/categories/cellphones/3
jad 14y ago
> it seems like the product is intentionally kept away from more critical reviewers. Macworld didn't get one either, and they're not exactly known for their critical reviews of Apple products: https://twitter.com/jsnell/status/248233492650020864 https://twitter.com/jsnell/status/248233492650020864
nizmow 14y ago
Waiting for Anand to be honest. Though with the technical depth of his reviews, I can understand why it might take a wee bit longer.
arn 14y ago
seems like the product is intentionally kept away from more critical reviewers. As another data point, Macworld.com didn't get one either (they have in the past).
ulyssesgrant 14y ago
I don't know what point these reviews serve now. we all know the facts, we can all draw conclusions. I don't need to read 5,000 words to tell me that the phone is pretty, feels good, has a bigger screen, but maybe it's too big, is quick, has an aging OS, etc... same old song and dance

by dr_ 14y ago

technoslut 14y ago

In all honesty, I have no idea for what reason Apple hands out their phones for reviews but the most intriguing reviews of Apple devices are from Mossberg, Gruber and Anand in no particular order. I do give credit to The Verge in having the best video reviews on any given topic. I find that The Verge can get too verbose in reviews. I don't mean that it contains too many words but much are used in waste.

ghshephard 14y ago

Good Point - TheVerge is getting a reputation for rock solid technology reporting. I don't see anything here on the iPhone yet - http://www.theverge.com/reviews/categories/cellphones/3 http://www.theverge.com/reviews/categories/cellphones/3

jad 14y ago

> it seems like the product is intentionally kept away from more critical reviewers. Macworld didn't get one either, and they're not exactly known for their critical reviews of Apple products: https://twitter.com/jsnell/status/248233492650020864 https://twitter.com/jsnell/status/248233492650020864

nizmow 14y ago

Waiting for Anand to be honest. Though with the technical depth of his reviews, I can understand why it might take a wee bit longer.

arn 14y ago

seems like the product is intentionally kept away from more critical reviewers. As another data point, Macworld.com didn't get one either (they have in the past).

ulyssesgrant 14y ago

I don't know what point these reviews serve now. we all know the facts, we can all draw conclusions. I don't need to read 5,000 words to tell me that the phone is pretty, feels good, has a bigger screen, but maybe it's too big, is quick, has an aging OS, etc... same old song and dance