Self-proclaimed Apple fanatic Javier Tirado-Montero spent Wednesday afternoon listening to a live stream as the company made its long-awaited and much-hyped announcement.
But his high expectations fell short.
Apple announced the launch of its iPhone 5 at an event in San Francisco, confirming the swirling rumors of an iPhone upgrade. Apple also unveiled a new iPod nano, iPod touch and iOS 6 software.
Tirado-Montero, a proud owner of five Apple products, said he was disappointed the iPhone 5 had no “wow feature.”
“It seemed as though this iPhone 5 is just the standard upgrade that Apple always does every two years,” the 19-year-old marketing sophomore said in an email.
The updated features in the iPhone 5 redesign include a longer, four-inch screen, different headphones and a smaller connector. The phone is also 18 percent thinner than the iPhone 4S, twice as fast and has an extended battery life capable of up to 10 hours on Wi-Fi, according to the company’s website.
Marcus Keyes, who works in the UF Bookstore’s computer section, said the store will carry all the new Apple products but the iPhone 5. Those must be purchased with a phone contract.
Still, Keyes said he’s sure the new iPhone will “sell like crazy.”
“Students are always wanting the newest technology,” he said.
The iPhone 5 will be sold starting at $199 for 16GB. It will be available for pre-order Friday and will be on sale Sept. 21.
