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These are refurbished.
Apple had multiple batches in a row that were not refurbished (interestingly, at the same price as these refurbished ones).
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Apple iPhone SE Available on Apple Store Again
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Re: Apple iPhone SE Available on Apple Store Again
#22This is a refurbished one. I don't get why people still buy SE when you have a multitude of better phones from other companies, say Samsung or OnePlus.
I'm really curious - What else can I buy in that size range? I'm very interested in newer small phones.
Re: Apple iPhone SE Available on Apple Store Again
#23$249 is still a little overpriced considering alternative options, especially with a refurb/used iPhone 7 going for really cheap. As in, like, $160 on Ebay and more expensive for refurbs and new ones. But hey, that's how they get rid of extra inventory. Not sure why it was delisted in the first place and not just put there, but that's their prerogative.
I wouldn't call that overpriced. Aside from just a piece of hardware, you also get the whole new-device deal with box etc. as well as free support, warranty and a clean serial/id/iCloud/IMEI/MAC combo.
Re: Apple iPhone SE Available on Apple Store Again
#24This is a refurbished one. I don't get why people still buy SE when you have a multitude of better phones from other companies, say Samsung or OnePlus.
I think that iPhone 4 (and subsequent copies including SE) has the best design ever, still unmatched by any phone.
And iOS, of course.
I really hope for SE 2. Might be SE X :) I bought 8, but I can’t get used to its huge screen after my 4S. The only feature that I like is wireless charging.
Re: Apple iPhone SE Available on Apple Store Again
#25This is a refurbished one. I don't get why people still buy SE when you have a multitude of better phones from other companies, say Samsung or OnePlus.
There are no other phones that can compete with the SE on size and specs, unfortunately. Companies stopped making reasonably sized phones long ago.
Re: Apple iPhone SE Available on Apple Store Again
#26Earlier quoted context omitted.
These are refurbished.
Apple had multiple batches in a row that were not refurbished (interestingly, at the same price as these refurbished ones).
Perhaps not all of them were available for Apple Store online inventory. Stock keeping as a science in itself.
Re: Apple iPhone SE Available on Apple Store Again
#27$249 is still a little overpriced considering alternative options, especially with a refurb/used iPhone 7 going for really cheap. As in, like, $160 on Ebay and more expensive for refurbs and new ones. But hey, that's how they get rid of extra inventory. Not sure why it was delisted in the first place and not just put there, but that's their prerogative.
The iPhone 7/7 Plus is the series I tell everyone to avoid purchasing. We refuse to stock them for resale as well, and it’s gotten so bad we even have customers sign a disclaimer when they bring them in for repair. (Note: We are not Apple authorized, so this is our policy, not Apple’s.)
They have a serious manufacturing defect commonly known as the “Audio IC” issue. Apple downplays it, but eventually it hits almost every 7 series.
Apple offered a free repair program for a while, but has since discontinued it.
The 7 series is pretty much “designed to fail.” We have seen flawless phones in Otterbox cases have this issue.
The 6 Plus also has defects on the Touch IC chip. We recommend the 6s or 8 series for customers.
If anyone reading this has a 7 or 7 Plus and is concerned about this issue, back up your phone on a regular basis at a minimum. Trade it in for an 8 or 8 Plus when you can. If you’re happy with your 7, you don’t need to go to the X/XS, but I would recommend stepping up to the 8.
Re: Apple iPhone SE Available on Apple Store Again
#28This is a refurbished one. I don't get why people still buy SE when you have a multitude of better phones from other companies, say Samsung or OnePlus.
I'm really curious - What else can I buy in that size range? I'm very interested in newer small phones.
It's definitely an under-saturated market. Some people fancy regular sized Pixels (of any gen). A family member of mine prefers small phone sizes, uses a Pixel on a regular basis, and it works for them. I expect the same for the newer gen non-XL models.
There are the really niche (and borderline fringy) ones you can find on Amazon. There are also some more general purpose Chinese phones for that. I'm not going to get into any of them because they're probably not what you're looking for, but they exist. (read: Unihertz phones)
On that note, there are the Nokia phones which are reasonably-enough sized, but nothing special. They're also quite terrible and overpriced as phones. The new Palm phone is also kinda fringy but worth considering.
A lot of these aren't really in this form factor, but phones are getting way too big and it's getting harder and harder to find really small phones like these (that can be reasonably used, ofc).
Re: Apple iPhone SE Available on Apple Store Again
#29Can someone provide context as to why this is newsworthy for those of us who don't follow Apple's every move? (I failed trying to rephrase this to sound less sarcastic, but I'm genuinely looking for context here).
Some people, myself included, prefer this iPhone. Rumor is they shut down all their production of them, and these are the lasts ones.
In my opinion the SE is the best phone Apple has ever made. The form factor is perfect to hold when running, and it’s small enough to fit in your pocket and to type with one hand.
Re: Apple iPhone SE Available on Apple Store Again
#30$249 is still a little overpriced considering alternative options, especially with a refurb/used iPhone 7 going for really cheap. As in, like, $160 on Ebay and more expensive for refurbs and new ones. But hey, that's how they get rid of extra inventory. Not sure why it was delisted in the first place and not just put there, but that's their prerogative.
The iPhone 7/7 Plus is the series I tell everyone to avoid purchasing. We refuse to stock them for resale as well, and it’s gotten so bad we even have customers sign a disclaimer when they bring them in for repair. (Note: We are not Apple authorized, so this is our policy, not Apple’s.) They have a serious manufacturing defect commonly known as the “Audio IC” issue. Apple downplays it, but eventually it hits almost e…
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