Considering mine wont connect to external devices made by the manufacturer (AWA and AP Pro 2), I’d say anything over a dime is overpriced. Where did Apple’s QA go? This is the worst rollout ever.
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iPhone Air The iPhone Air Is Underpriced and Should Have Started at $1,299
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I have yet to pay >$500 out of pocket for an unlocked (and non-carrier-juiced with more expensive monthly subscription plan) mobile phone. Last one was S25u 512 GB that came in ~$470 after rebates and incentives. The device itself at retail price was >$1400!
More than $1k outlayfor any mobile device is out of the question.
More than $1k outlayfor any mobile device is out of the question.
Yeah, I also quit my plans to buy this. Not worth the effort at the current cost. Feels so cheap. I would consider it if they would have sold the same phone at 1799 or more. Heck, I might still buy it if they just change the price. Yeah, that would have been about right. Also, that would have satiated my annual uncontrollable urge to give Apple more money. Totally.
For a second, try to think like a strategist and not a user.
Actually, not at all. It’s clear that you’ve now conceded this debate. Thank you for your contribution.
Confusion? It’s a phone I think we can grasp the concept. But my .02 is make it the size of the X or mini. The camera is still loads better.
Asking for an Apple product to cost more??
Now I’ve officially seen everything on here!
Now I’ve officially seen everything on here!
It’s kind of cool when you think about it— Apple is— in a way— trying to erase the status symbol.
I would say they’re doing the opposite, seeing how much people will be willing to give up for a form factor
Well, let's see: if the Air costs less than the Pro and therefore can't be a status symbol (as you said), and the Pro doesn't have the premium materials to be a status symbol and is rather function over form, then there really is no status symbol in the lineup this year...but I agree with you Apple is also A/B testing the Air/Pro.
Haven't given up anything for me going from 16 Pro to 17 Air.
Love the new form factor, less weight and easier to use thin design on one hand.
Haven't used the camera, but the speaker is awesome firing from the screen instead of the bottom/top and the battery exceeded my expectations going 2 days without a charge.
Now I am pondering if I should return the MagSafe Air battery since I might only use it for my travels....
Overpriced now v 17 pro for what you get extra, should of been $200 lower.
OP reminds me of this silly rumor.
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Apple is planning to launch an all-new iPhone 17 model next year with a "significantly thinner" design, according to The Information. The...
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It has superior modem technology except that it doesn't do mmWave...not a biggie for most people probably but good to be technically correct
But I don't notice it because I rarely if ever use the camera.
Personally, I'm glad Apple chose to price their new iPhone Air where they priced it. For what this iPhone has I feel it was priced fairly well in between the iPhone 17 and their Pro series iPhones. Prices for these phones have gone up exponentially and it has been crazy with their top of the line 2TB Pro Max costing $2k. No thanks to pricing them even higher.
For the 1TB Air you're already looking at $1400 and to me this is more than high enough.
For the 1TB Air you're already looking at $1400 and to me this is more than high enough.
Yes, agree, the Air pricing was perfect being in between the Pro and base 17.
Coming from a 16 Pro, the Air is priced well.