Apple iPhone SE Available on Apple Store Again

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Post by sdan » Mon, Mar 25, 2019, 12:59 AM UTC

Apple iPhone SE Available on Apple Store Again
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Re: Apple iPhone SE Available on Apple Store Again

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Post by dlgeek » Mon, Mar 25, 2019, 1:53 AM UTC

Can 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).

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Post by w-ll » Mon, Mar 25, 2019, 1:55 AM UTC

The new phones have some cool and interesting features, but i just love the SE. I bought 2 as back ups the last time they were on sale.

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Post by koolba » Mon, Mar 25, 2019, 1:55 AM UTC

Does the $249 price require a specific contract? All of them say “unlocked” so presumably they’re the same phone.

Re: Apple iPhone SE Available on Apple Store Again

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Post by w-ll » Mon, Mar 25, 2019, 1:55 AM UTC

dlgeek wrote: post #2

Can 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.

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Post by RandomBacon » Mon, Mar 25, 2019, 1:56 AM UTC

Why do they keep doing this? Making available in a small batch, selling out, make available another small batch, sell out, etc.

Re: Apple iPhone SE Available on Apple Store Again

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Post by o10449366 » Mon, Mar 25, 2019, 1:57 AM UTC

The one thing that Apple does well is prolonged support for their phones. I switched away from Android phones because I got sick of buying the latest flagships only to have them lose software, hardware, and security support 12-24 months after release.

The new iPhones don't appeal to me, but I'm satisfied knowing I can get a few more years out of my SE. I got my battery replaced 4 months ago after owning it for two years and its been running like new since on the latest version of iOS.

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Post by kumarvvr » Mon, Mar 25, 2019, 1:58 AM UTC

This 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.

Re: Apple iPhone SE Available on Apple Store Again

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Post by trazire » Mon, Mar 25, 2019, 1:59 AM UTC

$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.

Re: Apple iPhone SE Available on Apple Store Again

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Post by Jtsummers » Mon, Mar 25, 2019, 1:59 AM UTC

kumarvvr wrote: post #8

This 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.

iOS and not android. There are reasons to stick with one platform over the other. Same with sticking to macOS or windows or Linux.