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Re: New iPhone SE

#21

Post by MuffinFlavored »

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.

> Makes me seriously consider this model for my next phone instead of spending $1200 on an iPhone 11 Max.

I just continually finance the latest phone at 0% interest for ~$40/mo. Trade in every year.

Re: New iPhone SE

#23

Post by Shivetya »

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.

at this price point it makes pairing with an Apple Watch more enticing. I would have gifted watches to my parents long before but it requires an iPhone to pair too and previously the price wise option was used.

Re: New iPhone SE

#24

Post by jefft255 »

laurentdc wrote: post #8

Physical button and massive bezels, pass. Feels like buying a device from a tech era ago

That's the point of the SE. Lots of people loved this design. Not everyone cares that much about bezels (I like mine thin personally however).

Re: New iPhone SE

#26

Post by fishbacon »

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…

Most of this was developed way before the pandemic started. Not launching would be wasted effort and you might end up looking like you are lagging behind phonemakers that announced/launched before the pandemic.

Gadgets are seen as a status symbol in some groups, having the newest thing could be more desirable than paying rent to some. There is also still a large group of people that were not laid off, they still want that money.

I do not know about the logistics of manufacture and shipping, there might be a shortage after they sell though the initial launch stock.

Re: New iPhone SE

#27

Post by calciphus »

aphextron wrote: post #17
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.

Personal preference is not a reason to post unhelpful comments. This isn't reddit.

Edit : typo

Re: New iPhone SE

#28

Post by tentboy »

I'm on a three year old iPhone SE that I recently had the battery replaced in (An incredible use of $50 if anyone is fining their phone dying all the time)

I am really tempted to get this. I love the small form factor of my SE but I have large hands and the bigger screen might be a bit nice, and I really wish the camera was bit nicer on my current SE

Re: New iPhone SE

#29

Post by youeseh »

If the new one would have kept the design of the old one but added a full screen and updated cameras - that would have been perfect.

I get the feeling that I'm part of a large niche with whom the old iPhoneSE saw success by accident.

Re: New iPhone SE

#30

Post by m_eiman »

Old iPhone SE:

123.8 mm (4.87 in) H

58.6 mm (2.31 in) W

7.6 mm (0.30 in) D

Mass 113 g (4.0 oz)

New iPhone SE:

Height: 5.45 inches (138.4 mm)

Width: 2.65 inches (67.3 mm)

Depth: 0.29 inch (7.3 mm)

Weight: 5.22 ounces (148 grams)

(Copy-pasted from various places on iPad, sorry about inconsistencies)

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