Apple Special Event [video]

Re:Apple Special Event [video] by tfandango on Wednesday September 12, 2018 @03:32PM (#17972318)

I have some younger kids who have the SE models, I like them because they are cheap(er), they work in the apple ecosystem I have, they are small enough for kids to carry around w/o breaking them, and I can easily track everyone. I won't be buying them any of these new ones, either stick to older SEs or purchase cheaper androids for them now.

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Re:Apple Special Event [video] by topbanana on Wednesday September 12, 2018 @03:45PM (#17972457)

Much the same story here. Was hoping for an SE 2 for my kids as they're moving up to secondary school and hoped they could keep their iPad game progress. Android ahoy

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Re:Apple Special Event [video] by em500 on Wednesday September 12, 2018 @03:49PM (#17972495)

What's wrong with the SE1?

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Re:Apple Special Event [video] by lifeisgood99 on Wednesday September 12, 2018 @04:04PM (#17972651)

It's not sold anymore

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Re:Apple Special Event [video] by em500 on Wednesday September 12, 2018 @04:08PM (#17972691)

It is, just not from the Apple store.

https://www.apple.com/iphone/compare/ "Available at authorized resellers"

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Re:Apple Special Event [video] by bunderbunder on Wednesday September 12, 2018 @04:37PM (#17973025)

Translation: "Discontinued, but 3rd-party retailers will keep selling their stock until it runs out."

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Re:Apple Special Event [video] by em500 on Wednesday September 12, 2018 @05:02PM (#17973298)

So what's wrong with topbanana buying the SE for his kids right now?

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Re:Apple Special Event [video] by untog on Wednesday September 12, 2018 @07:28PM (#17974485)

For one, it won't be supported anywhere near as long as a device launched today. It would still be getting iOS updates during their entire high school career.

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Re:Apple Special Event [video] by bunderbunder on Wednesday September 12, 2018 @05:15PM (#17973419)

Nothing, but should probably move fast if the intent is to get a new one.

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Re:Apple Special Event [video] by lowlevel on Thursday September 13, 2018 @12:04AM (#17975914)

If the 128gig SE was $1000 I'de still buy it.

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Re:Apple Special Event [video] by ppeetteerr on Wednesday September 12, 2018 @03:48PM (#17972486)

Aren't the new 7's near the same price as the old SE's? You also get something cool with the 7, no breakable home button :)

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Re:Apple Special Event [video] by tfandango on Wednesday September 12, 2018 @04:16PM (#17972771)

yea. I usually buy them a phone when they head to middle school because communicating with them becomes more important for pickups after school etc. Even the 7 seems a little too big for them, and they are definitely more breakable even with a case (aside from the mechanical button as you mention), more surface area I guess.

I'd love an SE sized super-budget iPhone (for kids).

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Re:Apple Special Event [video] by retromario on Wednesday September 12, 2018 @04:00PM (#17972618)

iPhone SE started at $349. iPhone 7 starts at $449, so somewhat more expensive.

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Re:Apple Special Event [video] by geerlingguy on Wednesday September 12, 2018 @04:13PM (#17972740)

And a _lot_ larger. 'Reachability' is pretty much required for one-handed use, so it makes using the phone more annoying.

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