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So I washed my iPhone 4s over the weekend (suck) and this morning picked up a brand new iPhone 5s (yay). I was due for an upgrade anyway, so it worked out.
What accessories do you all have/use for the 5s? I know a case, and I’ve got one incoming, but is there anything else? I really like the new headphones and the fact they come with a case, so that will be put into my bad and carried.
Any essential apps needed as well?
Thanks!I just picked mine up about a week ago (first iPhone) after having two android phones and love it. The only accessories purchased so far are the case (black Magpul Field Case), Zagg Original Invisible Shield screen protector, car charger and extra lightning cord (Amazon Basics).
Not really an “accessory” but I bought an appleTV. It’s pretty slick to find a video on YouTube on my phone, tap the button, and then it’s on my tv.
I’d like to get a Bluetooth speaker like a jambox or something similar. Airplay speakers are another option.
I did pick up a couple of lightning cables at sams club for $18. Keep the short apple cable in the car and the longer one on the nightstand. While I didn’t buy it specifically for the iPhone, I use an iottie mount in the car to keep my phone where I need it. Works slick, and was cheap. The suction cup is more of a sticky gel so it holds on and doesn’t let go, even in the hot summer.
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I’ve had an AppleTV for almost 2 years, and you’re right, its probably the best value product Apple puts out. Amazing piece of tech for only 100!
I also kind of want a bluetooth/airplay speaker.For the price I had to pay for my iPhone 5, a LifeProof case is a must. These things are so waterproof you can scuba dive with it. And they still keep your phone low profile.
Two nice guys are sending me cases to try out. One Speck and one Magpul. Looking forward to seeing which one I like better.
Fondled the mini and large jambox.
Holy crap. Wasn’t expecting it to put out that much sound. I’m talking about the mini. I cranked it up and it was loud and crystal clear.
The large unit was loud as hell too.
I really like the units that Braven puts out. They incorporate a battery that you can charge your gear with – plus it’s a rugged speaker
As far as apps, as a new owner, you can download for free all of the apple made apps if you didn’t have them already.
I was a bit hesitant to believe that the jambox was worth the price sound quality-wise until my mom bought herself one that I played around with when I was at their house. Amazing sound for such a small package.
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I’m loving my Magpul field case in O.D. It keeps the phone slim and grippy without being sticky. Sure, it won’t protect the phone as well as an Otterbox or Lifeproof case, but it’s still pretty good.
We also have a Bose Sound Dock whenever we want to play tunes from our phones. Spendy, for sure, but you can’t beat the sound quality for the size.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
The magpuls give good protection. They look good in olive /forrest green too…. that is till your wife gets hold of it and starts to bling:eek:
It was only a 3GS case though – but still!Given that you washed your old phone – a waterproof case may be a good idea.
I like the Lifeproof cases – but they only have the fré version for 5s at the moment
I prefer the nuud case – so im using the iphone5 version till a 5s one comes out.
The only difference between the 5 and 5s cases is the ability to use touchID (which is really cool, but not something i am missing at the moment)Other than that, i would reccomend you pick up a few lightning cables, a nice short one to keep with you computer, and a long one for beside the bed (assuming you charge it overnight)
Come on guys, i had the phone for TWO YEARS before I washed it, and this is my first phone sine I got a cell phone (circa 2003) that I’ve washed.
I think the waterproof case is a little much. I don’t plan on doing that again.
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