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Re: New iPhone SE

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Post by crazygringo »

amrrs wrote: post #3

On a different note, Isn't it weird to see companies launching new phones when the whole world is fighting a pandemic? It's not like an essential that we can't live without. OnePlus just did a few days back. Do these companies expect people to buy new phones when they're are being laid off or is it just an annual ritual or a desparate move to be the first to capture the market when things become normal? Any insights…

They've already manufactured them. This rollout was all planned far, far, far in advance of COVID-19.

What are they going to do? Not sell them and let them just sit in a warehouse?

A ton of people are looking to upgrade their original SE and a lot of people who can work remotely and haven't been laid off are likely doing fine.

I think that's all the insight needed.

Re: New iPhone SE

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Post by matz1 »

amrrs wrote: post #3

On a different note, Isn't it weird to see companies launching new phones when the whole world is fighting a pandemic? It's not like an essential that we can't live without. OnePlus just did a few days back. Do these companies expect people to buy new phones when they're are being laid off or is it just an annual ritual or a desparate move to be the first to capture the market when things become normal? Any insights…

Because phone are essential item these days. Can't live without.

Re: New iPhone SE

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Post by rockostrich »

bluedevil2k wrote: post #2

An upgraded iPhone 8 with a starting storage of 64 Gb at only $399. Seems like a great deal. Makes me seriously consider this model for my next phone instead of spending $1200 on an iPhone 11 Max.

I've been waiting for this the past few years. I'm probably switching over to this line whenever I feel like I need a new phone.

Re: New iPhone SE

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Post by naravara »

donohoe wrote: post #4

Why couldn't they have kept the flat sides of the 'current' SE... ? That form factor is still the best.

The rumor mill suggests the next generation of flagship phones are going to have flat sides. So I'm guessing it's a way to differentiate and present flat edges as denoting "premium." The iPad Pro has flat sides too.

Re: New iPhone SE

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Post by aphextron »

AdmiralAsshat wrote: post #15

Now why can't we convince Android OEMs that decent specs in a small design is a worthwhile endeavor? The Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact is the last one that comes to mind.

There's plenty of decent small Android phones. The problem is that they run Android.

Re: New iPhone SE

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Post by w-m »

donohoe wrote: post #4

Why couldn't they have kept the flat sides of the 'current' SE... ? That form factor is still the best.

It will come back with the iPhone 12 Pro as the "Pro" form factor, inspired from the iPad Pro. No one will remember the 1st generation SE by then, and everyone will be blown away.

Re: New iPhone SE

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Post by Donald »

bluedevil2k wrote: post #2

An upgraded iPhone 8 with a starting storage of 64 Gb at only $399. Seems like a great deal. Makes me seriously consider this model for my next phone instead of spending $1200 on an iPhone 11 Max.

Right. They seem to seriously be undermining their higher price point phone products. Although, this may be the time to do it given current market conditions.
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