Although it has been more than 2 months after Apple revealed I-phone 5, it never showed up in Korea, The old fans of Apple, who have loved Apple from I-phone 3GS, are changing their choices to other smart phones.
It is said that the people who waited I-phone 5 are moving to Galaxy Note 2 or Optimus G. I-phone 5 was expected to be released in the Korean market in the end of October or early in November. However, it is said that I-phone 5 might not be seen in Korea utill the next year, and the people are choosing other alternatives.
There are many 'good-bye posts' of I-phone users on the internet. A person said (s)he has bought a Galaxy Note 2. (S)he said, "there are many convenient functions and the battery is more durable." Another person said, " I wish I could have a chance to use the new I-phone but I could not wait any longer. So, I bought a Galaxy Note 2."
Optimus G has been chosen as the alternative as well as Galaxy Note 2. A person who bought an Optimus G recently said, "I bought an Optimus G after I had waited I-phone 5 for a long time. The transition of screen and the soft feeling of touch are very pleasant. The fine colour is exclusive!" Also (S)he mentioned, "I do not understand why I-phone 5 has not been released in Korea, a powerful IT country.'
It has been witnessed at many off-line dealer agencies that people changed their minds. A mobile phone dealer said, "As the release day of I-phone 5 is getting late, the number of customers who are interested in Galaxy Note 2 are incleasing. Some of them purchased it right away on the spot because of its excellent grip and the ability of muli-tasking."
According to an related communication company, the openings of Galaxy Note 2 have incleased by 30% from the last month, and the maket share of LG Electronics has incleased to more than 20% because of the recent success of Optimus G.
Harald Economy
Tai-il Jung / killpass@heraldcorp.com
Original article: http://news.heraldcorp.com/view.php?ud=20121123000053&md=20121124094624_AM
Reference: I-phone 5 vs Optimus G
by 함현진 from the Intermediate Conposition #3
I know a lot of people jumping to other phones. I'm hoping to move to the Note 2, myself.
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