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Re: New iPhone SE

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Post by devy » Wed, Apr 15, 2020, 4:49 PM UTC

ivraatiems wrote: post #64

As a current iPhone SE user, here's my assessment: Pros: * Feature set in terms of processor, camera, etc., is exactly what I want * Continued presence of Touch ID is a huge plus, I don't like Face ID * Price point is, admittedly, fantastic Cons: * Lack of headphone jack is still unacceptable * Form factor is, candidly, still too big for my tiny hands * Color schemes aren't as nice as the SE's (can I contribute to CO…

> * Lack of headphone jack is still unacceptable

Sorry, you can't have IP67 water resistance with that 3.5mm headphone jack.

Edit: a lot of folks proved me wrong. I feel that I need to clarify: Apple's design goal is to make it thiner, more integrated, less components more battery space and unified input/output interface, all that combined with water resistance, is not practical. All the 3.5mm examples I am seeing doesn't attempt to make it thin and light albeit water resistant.

Re: New iPhone SE

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Post by bruwozniak » Wed, Apr 15, 2020, 4:49 PM UTC

Last 2 days: an iPhone with flagship CPU is at the 400$ price point, meanwhile OnePlus releases a 900$ device. How ironic.

Re: New iPhone SE

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Post by kkylin » Wed, Apr 15, 2020, 4:49 PM UTC

ivraatiems wrote: post #64

As a current iPhone SE user, here's my assessment: Pros: * Feature set in terms of processor, camera, etc., is exactly what I want * Continued presence of Touch ID is a huge plus, I don't like Face ID * Price point is, admittedly, fantastic Cons: * Lack of headphone jack is still unacceptable * Form factor is, candidly, still too big for my tiny hands * Color schemes aren't as nice as the SE's (can I contribute to CO…

I hung on to my 5S for the longest time before finally getting an 8. I'm happy with the 8's form factor, but it's definitely at the upper limit of what I'm willing to carry around in my pocket all day. I can operate it with one hand, though sometimes a little awkwardly.

I hated not having the headphone jack for a long time. But AirPods (which I do love) have taken care of that problem.

Re: New iPhone SE

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Post by bebna » Wed, Apr 15, 2020, 4:50 PM UTC

andrepd wrote: post #214

I was itching for this announcement, not because I want to buy an iPhone, but because this will finally mean other manufacturers will start to make compact phones. It drives me up the wall that I simply cannot find a reasonably competent phone (i.e. mid/upper range from the past 4 years) which is not absolutely fucking huge. It's insane that the "phablet" standard from ~5 years ago is now not even the new standard, b…

I switched this year to the Samsung Note 10, because it was SMALLER than the previous budget "lite" phone I got as a short term replacement for my broken down Z3 compact.

Re: New iPhone SE

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Post by crazygringo » Wed, Apr 15, 2020, 4:50 PM UTC

Lio wrote: post #290

Not really a big fan of the Lightning connector. IMHO it’s a poor design. The socket on this iPhone 6S+ is wearing out because the springs are in the device and not the cable. It’s hit and miss if the phone charges now. (I keep it still because I want an iPhone with a 3.5mm headphone socket).

Well it's got wireless charging now so many people will essentially never use the Lightning connector ever.

Re: New iPhone SE

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Post by villgax » Wed, Apr 15, 2020, 4:50 PM UTC

What's with the design, should have gone flat edges & slimmer bezels & in display fingerprint. From experience of 5 year old 5S, TouchID just doesn't work with little sweat or dust. In display readers on other phones just work so amazingly

Re: New iPhone SE

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Post by tonyedgecombe » Wed, Apr 15, 2020, 4:50 PM UTC

Ididntdothis wrote: post #121

Donald wrote: post #19

Earlier quoted context omitted.

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.

That’s how a smart company does it. Cover the whole range even if it may hurt sales in one segment. Better to cannibalize yourself than have the competition do it.

Not only that but if they are trying to shift towards services it makes sense to get more devices in peoples hands.

Re: New iPhone SE

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Post by scarface74 » Wed, Apr 15, 2020, 4:52 PM UTC

goatlover wrote: post #322

koheripbal wrote: post #270

Earlier quoted context omitted.

...as someone who absolutely loves big phones - I am on the other side of this argument. I read and watch shows on my phone constantly, and screen size is a major factor for me. I specifically buy clothes with larger pockets to accommodate. I agree that choice would be better - but I imagine that economies of scale sometimes means having only one size for everyone if you want to keep them cheaper than the competition…

I never understood watching stuff on a phone given tablets, laptops, PCs, smartTVs and even VR headsets. But then again, I take my laptop everywhere and use it for everything when there's a choice between the two.

Can I carry around a tablet, laptop, desktop, smart TV around in my pocket?

Re: New iPhone SE

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Post by PHGamer » Wed, Apr 15, 2020, 4:52 PM UTC

devy wrote: post #361

ivraatiems wrote: post #64

As a current iPhone SE user, here's my assessment: Pros: * Feature set in terms of processor, camera, etc., is exactly what I want * Continued presence of Touch ID is a huge plus, I don't like Face ID * Price point is, admittedly, fantastic Cons: * Lack of headphone jack is still unacceptable * Form factor is, candidly, still too big for my tiny hands * Color schemes aren't as nice as the SE's (can I contribute to CO…

> * Lack of headphone jack is still unacceptable Sorry, you can't have IP67 water resistance with that 3.5mm headphone jack. Edit: a lot of folks proved me wrong. I feel that I need to clarify: Apple's design goal is to make it thiner, more integrated, less components more battery space and unified input/output interface, all that combined with water resistance, is not practical. All the 3.5mm examples I am seeing do…

LOL the samsung s10 says otherwise.

Re: New iPhone SE

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Post by tonyedgecombe » Wed, Apr 15, 2020, 4:53 PM UTC

ido wrote: post #62

JKCalhoun wrote: post #32

Earlier quoted context omitted.

When you have teenagers, these are the models you look for. I'll probably by a few.

Is it?? My kids aren't teenagers yet but if they were I wouldn't be buying them $400 phones.

I feel quite lucky that my children had finished school just before the smartphone really took off.