New iPhone SE

#1

Post by CoachRufus87 » Wed, Apr 15, 2020, 3:03 PM UTC

Re: New iPhone SE

#2

Post by bluedevil2k » Wed, Apr 15, 2020, 3:07 PM UTC

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.

Re: New iPhone SE

#3

Post by amrrs » Wed, Apr 15, 2020, 3:08 PM UTC

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 please!

Re: New iPhone SE

#4

Post by donohoe » Wed, Apr 15, 2020, 3:08 PM UTC

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

Re: New iPhone SE

#5

Post by aphextron » Wed, Apr 15, 2020, 3:08 PM UTC

RIP to Apple's single greatest design, the iPhone 5 form factor.

Re: New iPhone SE

#6

Post by papermachete » Wed, Apr 15, 2020, 3:08 PM UTC

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Re: New iPhone SE

#7

Post by addison-lee » Wed, Apr 15, 2020, 3:09 PM UTC

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…

Plenty of people still working, and this is a budget iPhone; this is the perfect time to launch a cheap phone.

Re: New iPhone SE

#8

Post by laurentdc » Wed, Apr 15, 2020, 3:09 PM UTC

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

Re: New iPhone SE

#9

Post by tumaru » Wed, Apr 15, 2020, 3:10 PM UTC

donohoe wrote: post #4

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

No doubt cheaper to reuse the existing iPhone 8 chassis. Probably a fair bit cheaper to manufacture at this point too.

Re: New iPhone SE

#10

Post by calvin » Wed, Apr 15, 2020, 3:10 PM UTC

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…

From Apple’s perspective, this is a good time to have a more affordable phone available for people who need to upgrade (broken, damaged, or lost phone) or are getting their first phone (kids).