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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

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.

topbanana 8y ago
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
- em500 8y ago
  What's wrong with the SE1?
  - lifeisgood99 8y ago
    It's not sold anymore
    - em500 8y ago
      It is, just not from the Apple store. https://www.apple.com/iphone/compare/ https://www.apple.com/iphone/compare/ "Available at authorized resellers"
      - bunderbunder 8y ago
        Translation: "Discontinued, but 3rd-party retailers will keep selling their stock until it runs out."
        em500 8y ago
        So what's wrong with topbanana buying the SE for his kids right now?
        bunderbunder 8y ago
        Nothing, but should probably move fast if the intent is to get a new one.
        untog 8y ago
        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.
ppeetteerr 8y ago
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 :)
- retromario 8y ago
  iPhone SE started at $349. iPhone 7 starts at $449, so somewhat more expensive.
  - geerlingguy 8y ago
    And a _lot_ larger. 'Reachability' is pretty much required for one-handed use, so it makes using the phone more annoying.
- tfandango 8y ago
  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).
lowlevel 8y ago
If the 128gig SE was $1000 I'de still buy it.

topbanana 8y ago

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

em500 8y ago
What's wrong with the SE1?
- lifeisgood99 8y ago
  It's not sold anymore
  - em500 8y ago
    It is, just not from the Apple store. https://www.apple.com/iphone/compare/ https://www.apple.com/iphone/compare/ "Available at authorized resellers"
    - bunderbunder 8y ago
      Translation: "Discontinued, but 3rd-party retailers will keep selling their stock until it runs out."
      - em500 8y ago
        So what's wrong with topbanana buying the SE for his kids right now?
        bunderbunder 8y ago
        Nothing, but should probably move fast if the intent is to get a new one.
        untog 8y ago
        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.

ppeetteerr 8y ago

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 :)

retromario 8y ago
iPhone SE started at $349. iPhone 7 starts at $449, so somewhat more expensive.
- geerlingguy 8y ago
  And a _lot_ larger. 'Reachability' is pretty much required for one-handed use, so it makes using the phone more annoying.
tfandango 8y ago
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).

lowlevel 8y ago

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