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iPhone 16e Review: Who Are You? - special - 02-27-2025
One of the best into from MKBHD
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qF4vZxbSmjo
Re: iPhone 16e Review: Who Are You? - AllGold - 02-27-2025
Interesting. Thanks for posting.
Re: iPhone 16e Review: Who Are You? - vision63 - 02-27-2025
Of course, he does a stellar, clever job here as usual.
The only issue I have with these types of reviews is the lack of acknowledgement that most people buy these phones via their carriers. This phone for example is Free on T-Mobile (16 Pro too), if you trade in your old phone and stick with them for the duration of "credits" it costs you nothing.
They all talk about the price, when it's not really an issue for most people. The painful part is paying the tax.
Re: iPhone 16e Review: Who Are You? - AllGold - 02-28-2025
I haven't had a phone through a carrier deal for many years and don't ever plan to. I'd much rather pay a much lower price for the service and get the phone separately (usually used and an older model).
Re: iPhone 16e Review: Who Are You? - mattkime - 02-28-2025
While I understand that people buy through their carrier, I still can’t believe that people feel they’re somehow getting a good deal.
Re: iPhone 16e Review: Who Are You? - vision63 - 02-28-2025
mattkime wrote:
While I understand that people buy through their carrier, I still can’t believe that people feel they’re somehow getting a good deal.
That's cuz you guys are smart. I'm talking about the average person. All they care about is getting the phone. Plus, T-Mobile gives you Netflix, Max and AppleTV too to keep you hooked.
Re: iPhone 16e Review: Who Are You? - special - 02-28-2025
This phone for example is Free on T-Mobile (16 Pro too),
Then get the 16 Pro.
Re: iPhone 16e Review: Who Are You? - vision63 - 02-28-2025
special wrote:
This phone for example is Free on T-Mobile (16 Pro too),
Then get the 16 Pro.
Tell them that. Most people won't know the difference. They don't people holding out for the iPhone 17.
Again, you're smart. They get what they're shown.
Re: iPhone 16e Review: Who Are You? - Rolando - 02-28-2025
mattkime wrote:
While I understand that people buy through their carrier, I still can’t believe that people feel they’re somehow getting a good deal.
I guess that depends on how much you pay. Some quick math:
Phone Price- $600
Service/m - $15
x36 Months - $540
Total - - $1,140
Phone Price- $0
Service/m - $32
x36 Months - $1152
Total - - $1,152
Losing $12 dollars over 3 years. Highway robbery I tells ya!
Re: iPhone 16e Review: Who Are You? - AllGold - 02-28-2025
Rolando wrote:
[quote=mattkime]
While I understand that people buy through their carrier, I still can’t believe that people feel they’re somehow getting a good deal.
I guess that depends on how much you pay. Some quick math:
Phone Price- $600
Service/m - $15
x36 Months - $540
Total - - $1,140
Phone Price- $0
Service/m - $32
x36 Months - $1152
Total - - $1,152
Losing $12 dollars over 3 years. Highway robbery I tells ya!
Great, but what provider gives you $15/month unlimited service and a free (albeit financed) iPhone 16?