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[Xclash]

The resolution of the iPhone SE is 1136x640. That's a hell lot better than I expected. I might pick one up as a backup to my 6s+

 

[SmackCrackleNPop]

Biggest complaint is the lack of a MacBook Pro upgrade, and I don't think that's a very huge announcement... the yearly revision for a computer that hasn't been updated in over a year. It was expected, but Ithink a lot of people were still hoping for a small mention of it.

Bummed we have to wait until June likely for the MBP announcement.

I think the chips are just coming out now for the MBP, maybe there's a redesign too. I'm hoping for a space gray/space black one.

 

[Sir Abacus]

So subsidized contracts for phones are still a thing? I remember reading that they were going away.

Only Verizon or AT&T but whether they're worth it is another whole thing.

Line fee:
Verizon - $40 on contract, $20 off - $480 saving over two years getting your own phone
AT&T - $40 on contract, $15 off 5GB or less - $360 saving over two years getting your own phone
AT&T - $40 on contract, $25 off 15GB of more - $600 saving over two years getting your own phone

So the only plan worth sourcing an iPhone SE on is if you're on AT&T 5GB or less data plan. Otherwise it's cheaper to pay installments.

 

[SmoothBrain]

Holy crap. The iPad Pro 9.7" costs 689€ in Germany. 869€ for 128gb. That's like... almost 1000€ with the Pencil. Uff.

 

[HUELEN10]

Seriously, that extruded lens on the new iPad Pro is a bummer. Pretty much necessitates you need to get a full case just so the damn thing lays flat.

Or drill a hole on the table.

 

[Laekon]

Refurb iPad Air 2 for $330 is pretty great.

I don't see who wouldn't go for the 64GB for $420 instead. I'm trying not to do it right now.

 

[forknknife]

Have you ever played around with one? The sound was actually quite good for similar products in that time period.

Yeah I did like it actually.

 

[Hari Seldon]

iPad Air 2 remains the GOAT iPad.

 

[emag]

The resolution of the iPhone SE is 1136x640. That's a hell lot better than I expected. I might pick one up as a backup to my 6s+

The SE has the same screen size and resolution as the 5 (2012) and 5S (2013).

iPad Air 2 remains the GOAT iPad.

Isn't the GOAT iPad the Mini 2? Mostly the same as the Air 1 (worse color reproduction and slightly slower clockspeed) but smaller/lighter/less expensive?

 

[indask8]

695€ here in France for the iPad pro... that's a lot.

Spoiler

I'm still going to buy it.

 

[Guess Who]

The resolution of the iPhone SE is 1136x640. That's a hell lot better than I expected. I might pick one up as a backup to my 6s+

I mean, it's the same res as the 5 and 5S were.

 

[mf.luder]

Yes. Twice.

He did the hands together thing a couple of times today. Am I incorrect in attributing that to Steve? Seemed to fit with the memories segment near the end.

Joswiak (sp?) is a terrible presenter, he read off the prompter almost exclusively. I don't really enjoy Schiller on stage either. I was looking forward to seeing Hair Force One up there but he was glued to his seat.

Interesting that they kept the same design as the 5S. I wonder how much money the case maker people just lost since they were rumoured to go to a curved shell like the 6/6S.

 

[HighResTomato]

UK pricing on the Apple Watch is laughable

 

[JAV Actress]

No MacBook Pro refresh? Fuck

 

[pronk420]

Does anyone know what the music app in the iPad Pro video they showed near the end was?

 

[Faddy]

Holy crap. The iPad Pro 9.7" costs 689€ in Germany. 869€ for 128gb. That's like... almost 1000€ with the Pencil. Uff.

It will be obsolete in 5 years. Better spending that on a Windows laptop which 600 million people find to be more durable

 

[NYR]

$1000 CAN for a 128 GB iPad Pro, lol. Fuck that, it is priced at a 75 cent loonie, which is not bad, but no one I am getting this, I'd rather buy a macbook.

 

[Xclash]

The SE has the same screen size and resolution as the 5 (2012) and 5S (2013).

I mean, it's the same res as the 5 and 5S were.

Whoops yea I should have double checked.

 

[Rafy]

iPhone SE is 509 Euro here in Italy for 16 GB... I might have considered it at 400, but definitely not at 500!

 

[Kiraly]

iPhone SE is 509 Euro here in Italy for 16 GB... I might have considered it at 400, but definitely not at 500!

What the fuck

 

[Wiz]

How much was the Apple Watch price drop?

 

[dc89]

UK pricing on the Apple Watch is laughable

Have they not discounted it?

 

[Hari Seldon]

That new SE is going to run like butter with the innards of a 6s but with the 5s resolution. They are going to sell a lot of those phones.

 

[RM8]

So happy about the iPhone SE, I hope the smaller model is not a "once every three years" or something like that.

 

[HUELEN10]

Anyone want to by a 64 GB unlocked iPhone 6 for 300?

 

[Mattlikewhoa]

I was hoping for a iWatch and MBP update... I guess I'll just continue to hold out till the fall.

 

[kfpkiller]

iPad Pro price is a complete joke.
695€ WTF!

 

[mf.luder]

iPhone SE is 509 Euro here in Italy for 16 GB... I might have considered it at 400, but definitely not at 500!

$579 in Canada for the 16GB version.

 

[thenexus6]

So happy about the iPhone SE, I hope the smaller model is not a "once every three years" or something like that.

Every 18 months maybe? Seems reasonable.

 

[Daft Punk]

I just bought a 16GB iPhone 5 from someone yesterday so I'm keeping my eyes open for a viable upgrade in the future. I'm hoping that they don't remove the headphone jack on iPhone 7 or I might be switching to Android.

 

[Blablurn]

Guys, is the iPad mini 4 still worth buying?

 

[dc89]

Guys, is the iPad mini 4 still worth buying?

Yup I would say so Bla.

 

[icespide]

new watch bands are up to buy now. I bought a black nylon one.

new iPads aren't up yet

 

[MrBigBoy]

The dongle is up for sale guys!

http://www.apple.com/shop/product/M...8fcc405d78bbc4e4ca4be0fb5a4026fdc3f446c393c95

Be carefull tho:

The 12.9-inch iPad Pro transfers data at USB 3 speeds, while the 9.7-inch iPad Pro uses USB 2.

 

[Scully Scully Scoo]

i dont know how successful iphone small is going to be, sure it will sell decent but i dont think its a game changer or anything. most people are always drawn to flagships + 4 inch screen is tiny. think its created for developing countries.

ipad pro is pretty meh for that price, the real steal is ipad air 2 for that price its awesome. seriously the best tablet out right now.

smart watches are just a fad right now, complete gimmick.

edit. he ipad pro camera bump is tragic. seriously tragic.

 

[HUELEN10]

Guys, is the iPad mini 4 still worth buying?

It is very much worth buying, and it comes with the official Huelen seal of approval for 8 inch tablets.

Be carefull tho:

That goes without saying, but the great thing is the power pass-through. It's always been a mess to have hubs connected to the thing just to power MIDI device cables enough to work, not anymore.

 

[Guess Who]

Guys, is the iPad mini 4 still worth buying?

It's a great device. The iPad Air 2 is a better deal at the same price since it has a tri-core SoC instead of dual-core but they're pretty similar in most other respects.

 

[Blablurn]

Yup I would say so Bla.

Is it as fast as the air 2?

 

[Fuchsdh]

Every 18 months maybe? Seems reasonable.

From a business standpoint it makes sense. People who want to upgrade to the new hotness do so and drive up the ASP, then the smaller version comes along to clean up more budget-conscious shoppers.

It will be obsolete in 5 years. Better spending that on a Windows laptop which 600 million people find to be more durable

Most likely if a five-year-old computer works fine for you a five-year-old iPad Pro will too.

 

[Majine]

I was hoping for a refresh of the 12 inch MacBook. It's been a year.

 

[Deleted member 17706]

Is it as fast as the air 2?

No, it has the Air 1 internals, I believe.

 

[emag]

For the SE, I was expecting only a $100-150 price drop from the 6S, but $250? With the A9 processor, upgraded camera and Apple Pay?

This is almost un-Apple like to sell something for so cheap. They're going to sell tonnes of those to 4S-5S users.

I'm curious to see if any US carriers will have promotions for the SE. If I can swap out my Jump-On-Demand (T-Mobile promo plan) 128GB 6S for a 64GB SE with lower monthly payments, I'd do so. Likewise, if there's a reasonable trade in offer for my wife to go from her 32GB 5S to the 64GB SE, we'll probably take it.

 

[Guess Who]

No, it has the Air 1 internals, I believe.

It has a 1.5GHz A8 with 2GB of RAM - better than Air 1, slightly behind Air 2 (which is A8X).

 

[Blablurn]

Thanks for the answers folks.

I like the form factor of the mini 4. That's what makes me want it more than the air 2.

 

[dc89]

Is it as fast as the air 2?

iirc it has the same if not very similar internals as the Air 2. With a superior quality screen over Mini 2 & 3.
So I think it is literally a Mini Air 2.

 

[Owari]

Guys, is the iPad mini 4 still worth buying?

Hell yeah especially at $270.. It's a really dope iPad. Has multitasking. I love mine.

 

[Ensirius]

iPhone SE is 509 Euro here in Italy for 16 GB... I might have considered it at 400, but definitely not at 500!

489€ here in Spain.

Fuck that.

 

[PaulLFC]

Looking at case options for the iPad Pro, and holy shit the silicone case for the 12.9" version is £65! Why? I know there's a brand markup but wow, I see 3rd party silicone cases all the time for < £5.

 

[-Pyromaniac-]

Canadian....dollar....ouch.

 

[DOWN]

No watch body improvement and no 12-inch MacBook update is disappointing. Did they basically just announcing more sizes of existing products?