The long-awaited iPhone X has finally landed and Business Insider had the privilege of unboxing it – so we made sure we got a bite of the Apple, too.
So, what’s inside the box? First of all, spending an excess of R10k won’t get you the full package.
Sure, it’s enough for everyday use by the average Joe, but if you want to take things to the next level and push Apple’s latest device to its limits, you’ll need to break into the accessory bank.
Looking at the 256GB space grey model, open the box and you will find:
“The documentation, two free Apple stickers, and since there’s no home button, there’s a little tutorial about how to use the home-button-free iPhone X — some of the new swiping gestures, Face ID, more documentation.”
After the rigorous training one soon finds the device is accompanied by a list of stylish gadgets: a wall charger, wired EarPods, and a dongle to accommodate the absence of a headphone jack. Last on the list is the lightning cable that can be used for charging or computer syncing.
Something we’d all like to know is, “how durable is it?”. Well:
The iPhone X is made of all metal and glass, so if you drop this thing, it is gonna break. So the best thing to do is buy a case. Apple makes some really nice cases.
You heard it. Some extra dollar is begging to be spent on a proper case, so buy one before you drop it.
Where else can we spend some money? Business Insider has done the research:
If you want to take advantage of other iPhone X features like wireless charging, you’re going to have to buy a wireless charging accessory. And those range from $15 (R212) to $60 (R849) depending on the model you choose.
They were also kind enough to let us know that if you’re looking to make use of wired fast charging, you’ll need a USB-C to lightning cable that goes for $25 (R354). On top of that, you’ll need a “special power brick” of 29 Watts that plugs into the USB-C, also for sale from Apple for $49 (R693).
Lastly:
If you want to use wireless charging while you have a case on your iPhone X, you should either use a case made by Apple or a thin one made out of plastic or rubber. Thick cases like those big Otter Boxes or metal cases or any of those other weird ones you might find online might not work with wireless charging. But most cases should be fine.
There you have it.
[source:businessinsider]
