Poll: ** iPhone SE thread **

[ic1male]

What about all that spangly 4K video you might end up shooting, Kenneth? If you can afford it, I would always go for the highest storage you can. 32 minimum for a phone but as that's not available, 64.

 

[Tute]

Those tariffs are crazy? The networks do know this is supposed to be a budget iPhone, right? I'd baulk at paying those for a 6S.

 

[SuperG]

Guys Im thinking about getting this phone to replace a samsung S3.

Im undecided on a 16gb or 64gb version, I have Apple Music but I dont intend storing tracks on the phone as I can do this on my 64gb touch, so would just be used for streaming on the iPhone.
Plus Im not big on apps either, think I have about 4 apps on my touch which Ive had for years.

Saying that I do have dropbox that I would need on the phone and this would also be for photo sync as well as I have other devices that are non apple and I don't intend on using iCloud photo library.

So would it be a mistake getting the 16gb? Im unsure if dropbox stores hard copies of files on the device or in the cloud?

cheers

Don't forget that it comes with a 12mp camera and videos can be shot up to 4K at 30fps (1080p at 60 and 120fps). Upload times will take longer than before because we're now dealing with larger files, and that's not counting our music and apps which take up storage.

I was going to go for the 16gb because of that sweet price but I don't think it's a viable choice if you're a heavy phone user.

Wish I could change my vote from 16gb to the 64gb.

 

[ic1male]

If this thing flies off the shelves, do you think Apple will rethink the 4.7" and 5.5" sizes and kill them off?

 

[Chris344]

If this thing flies off the shelves, do you think Apple will rethink the 4.7" and 5.5" sizes and kill them off?

No, this is aimed at people who like smaller phones. They didn't want to keep the 5 and 5S alive an it's aimed at emerging markets price wise.

 

[Chris344]

Those tariffs are crazy? The networks do know this is supposed to be a budget iPhone, right? I'd baulk at paying those for a 6S.

At the contract-free price point, it's almost better to buy outright and go sim only.

 

[beachBOYken]

What about all that spangly 4K video you might end up shooting, Kenneth? If you can afford it, I would always go for the highest storage you can. 32 minimum for a phone but as that's not available, 64.

Don't forget that it comes with a 12mp camera and videos can be shot up to 4K at 30fps (1080p at 60 and 120fps). Upload times will take longer than before because we're now dealing with larger files, and that's not counting our music and apps which take up storage.

I was going to go for the 16gb because of that sweet price but I don't think it's a viable choice if you're a heavy phone user.

Wish I could change my vote from 16gb to the 64gb.

you both have point, think I will go for the 64gb version then.

do you know if files that are stored in dropbox are also stored on the device?

for instance if I install dropbox will all the files I have already on other devices, download to the iPhone or only if I open them?

 

[Tute]

At the contract-free price point, it's almost better to buy outright and go sim only.

Yeah, starting to think that's the way to go here.

 

[ic1male]

for instance if I install dropbox will all the files I have already on other devices, download to the iPhone or only if I open them?

It only downloads files when you choose to make them available offline.

https://www.dropbox.com/help/88?path=mobile

 

[beachBOYken]

It only downloads files when you choose to make them available offline.

https://www.dropbox.com/help/88?path=mobile

thanks for that.

I'm just a bit unsure now if dropbox is the better or iCloud photo library to keep photos synced. Think the dropbox sub is quite expensive if i run out of space where as iCloud has a better pricing plan.

 

["andy"]

not sure what google drive prices are but assume there will be an IOS app ? 15gb is free too

 

[ic1male]

I'm just a bit unsure now if dropbox is the better or iCloud photo library to keep photos synced. Think the dropbox sub is quite expensive if i run out of space where as iCloud has a better pricing plan.

iCloud is 79p/month for 50GB. I would probably choose that option myself.

 

[loltim]

Those tariffs are crazy? The networks do know this is supposed to be a budget iPhone, right? I'd baulk at paying those for a 6S.

What makes you think it's a budget phone? It's a 6S for people who don't like huge phones

 

[Tute]

What makes you think it's a budget phone? It's a 6S for people who don't like huge phones

Well it's not, is it? It's based on a three year old design for starters.

 

[loltim]

Other than the display, yes?

 

[Tute]

Or lack of the same front camera, lack of extra antennae, and no 128GB model?

Really I think the design would be enough to prove my point alone. If it was truly a 6S competitor it would have a 6S style case.

 

[loltim]

I have never been a fan of the 6/6S ergonomics personally, but I take your point re: front camera and antenna. I don't think 128gb storage is required on a 4" screen, either, especially not with 4g and cloud services.

Edit: I have to admit I did initially read your post as "budget phone" and not "budget iphone" so... yeah I guess I agree

 

[Tute]

Heh, as an aside can Three please hurry up with the tariffs?

 

[loltim]

What sort of product cycle will the SE have? Will Apple release a new phone every March or is the idea to entice people to take a look at the usual September offerings?

 

[theMilitant]

^^Seeing as the 5c released in September 2013, I'd hazard a guess that the life cycle will be approximately 2 - 2.5 years. Pure conjecture though.