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Apple's New iPhone Lineup: SE for $349, 6s for $449, 7 for $549, 8 for $699, X for $999
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I hear you; I went from the 5S to 6S, and was worried about the larger form factor, mostly because I always carry my phone in my pocket. It is definitely harder for me to operate one handed, however my aging eyes do appreciate the larger screen.
But I don't think I'd want anything larger so maybe even the X is too large for me. I'll have to try it out in person.
Can’t afford an X but my 7 Plus is still really good so I can’t complain.
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I was just about to say the same. Hehe
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I was just about to say the same. Hehe
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Essential phone is a new kid on the block so you shouldn't expect it to have all the bells and whitles other phones might enjoy.
The PH-1 isn't the phone to judge an Android phone simply because it's got a stock version of the OS. Most of what you wrote here are your opinions.
re: carriers, I definitely wouldn't say "bailed out" as if they're acting benevolently and doing Apple some sort of favor... they'll gladly eat $20 or $30 in interest in exchange for the monthly service charge that will bring them $50*24 in revenue--which marginally costs them very little to provide.
Similarly, the AUP costs Apple very little to operate--and brings in billions in revenue.
No but the battery’s are f’d in just over a year. My 6S+ for me does everything I want and runs iOS11 fantastically but the battery is screwed it’s currently reporting a capacity of 2300mah out of 2750mah but on some days it has read as low as 1800mah.
Yesterday I enabled low power mode at 20% and literally watched 8% battery just drop off in 5 minutes by scrolling my Twitter timeline.
So in May when I am due an upgrade I imagine the battery will be even more f’d and will literally force me to upgrade even if the phone itself is still working well.
Having both the 6s and the 7 seems a bit redundant. Almost like they got some extra stock they need to clear out.
6S is probably being kept until they run out of the stock in the channel + components.
True. Though these computers can be had for $50 upwards. When a phone costs as much and more than an apple laptop, one can question the pricing on a device most people upgrade each year
Boy I really try to resist being snarky... that said, if a couple hundred bucks is the straw that breaks the camel's back, it might be time to hit your boss up for a 10¢/hr raise so you can cover the step up to the new tier. (I assume making "damn good money" means you could afford the 8, but that you only want the most expensive flagship.)
I love Apple but they are pushing people to far with their pricing. £200 for AppleCare is just crazy making the the cost of a 256gb X £1350.
iPads are gone up in price as well. I think that people just won't buy in the quantities expected for the new phones and stockholders and analysts will start running around like headless chickens and just maybe Apple might realize that there is a limit as to how far people will go
iPads are gone up in price as well. I think that people just won't buy in the quantities expected for the new phones and stockholders and analysts will start running around like headless chickens and just maybe Apple might realize that there is a limit as to how far people will go
Hah, consider yourself lucky then!
Look at the Mac Mini!
Sounds great, make sure to buy one every year, ok?
And don't forget your family, iPhone is the perfect gift!
Heh, well to be honest, all kidding aside I'm glad they are doing this.
Just like with an alcoholic: the chance of betterment is much higher once you've reached rock bottom.
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Calm your tits. Such misplaced anger and unnecessary name calling. Uber, Lyft, delivery services, EMS, law enforcement, the list goes on relies on mobile devices while on the road. While there are some solutions to keeping eyes on road/hands on wheel (heads up display, voice commands, CarPlay, bluetooth) physical input will always take attention away and in those cases you pull over or use best judgement that hopefully involves others not waiting/moving around you.
Reason to prefer iphone 8 vs 7. Caméra. You take much photo with the phone, it can be worth the price difference.
Eventually they got a bit more battery last time than the 7 but to be honest having moved last year from a 6 to 7+, I saw two improvements, better battery, a key point to me and the dual lenses as the portrait feature is gorgeous.
Otherwise all my small games still works at full speed on the phone so sorry CPU or GPS perfect are not anymore a reason to switch (in my honest opinion) it would made sense if you have VR headset for the phone but as there are not...
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Is it intentional or....
I doubt they will name it that way
Please please please please let there be many many many many iPhone X's. So many available that I can purchase one on launch day
At this price point you won’t even need to camp by your Apple store. Just wake up normally on a launch day, have an extended breakfast and stroll casually to your nearest store.
At this price point you won’t even need to camp by your Apple store. Just wake up normally on a launch day, have an extended breakfast and stroll casually to your nearest store.
You grossly underestimate the number of people willing to give up their month's mortgage just to get the latest Apple shiney.
I am also thinking of upgrading from SE, mostly for a bigger screen. Apple has a comparison tool between iPhones on their website (iPhone section). The major differences between 7 & 8 seem to be:
1) better camera for 8;
2) wireless charging for 8;
3) true tone display tech for 8;
4) 8 starts at 64 GB, 7 - at 32.
For me, personally, true tone is the only appealing thing over 7, but I still wonder if it is worth an extra 150$.
Bring on the X! So ready for this phone. Well done apple. Will definitely be picking that bad boy in 6 weeks
What a stupid point of view. You could say the same if Apple released a $2000 iPhone or a $3000 iPhone. The thing is Apple shouldn't preach that the iPhone "has changed the world", then put the flagship price up. Cheers Apple.
I'm not so sure, there's plenty of profit in a $449 6S that's already had a lot of its costs fully amortized, vs. an 8 at $699; it's not all about BOM. Apple knows exactly what all their costs are and can maximize their profit across the 16(?) price points that comprise the iPhone lineup.
If the actual mix sold differs too much from their forecasts, they may well decide to kill, for instance, the 6S, if they believe enough of those buyers would have moved up to a 7 that they're leaving money on the table.
It's not really all that simple though, and there are a lot of factors in maximizing profit: consumer demand (and changes thereto), product costs, price segmentation, costs of in-warranty repairs, many other life-cycle costs.
Who is this "They" you speak off. Unlike Apple there isn't one company that makes Android phones.