I have been an iPhone user for many years, but was a little put off by the price increases recently. However, I’m used to the operating system and using it is so easy. I decided to go with the SE because it was more affordable and I didn’t really need all the bells and whistles of the newer models, especially since I’m still in school. The battery life is decent, and it lasts me almost all day. It’s fast and sleek, and I keep it in an otter box to make sure it doesn’t break. The camera quality is okay. It’s definitely not at the standard of other new phones, but for my budget it’s tolerable. Overall, a great iPhone for students or people on a budget.... Show more
atiya.b
originally posted on influenster.com
This is a great little phone for us practical folks who don’t often upgrade but still want a phone with most of the nicer features that are on the bigger more expensive phones. I actually have an old Gen 1 SE still being an awesome little phone that still works great and that led me to pick the newer SE up when it came out. I barely early adopt any new tech when it comes out unless I really believe in it and this phone mostly delivers. A huge bonus for me on this one is it still has the home button. I just prefer having a tactile button that I can feel, you know? As for the rest of the phone, again, decent for the price. Good sound quality, fast, has all the features I want out of a phone. Camera is just OK and takes decent pictures but can be fuzzy when it comes to ... MoreThis is a great little phone for us practical folks who don’t often upgrade but still want a phone with most of the nicer features that are on the bigger more expensive phones. I actually have an old Gen 1 SE still being an awesome little phone that still works great and that led me to pick the newer SE up when it came out. I barely early adopt any new tech when it comes out unless I really believe in it and this phone mostly delivers. A huge bonus for me on this one is it still has the home button. I just prefer having a tactile button that I can feel, you know? As for the rest of the phone, again, decent for the price. Good sound quality, fast, has all the features I want out of a phone. Camera is just OK and takes decent pictures but can be fuzzy when it comes to regular shots. This is more noticeable zoomed all the way in. It is a phone after all and not a camera so it definitely gets the job done. If you want a better camera though you’ll have to shell out for the more expensive phones however. Or, you know, an actual camera. My biggest gripe with all iPhones I’ve used, with this being no exception, is battery life. It seems great at first and within a year or so you definitely notice it become shorter and shorter. I don’t know if that’s Apples forced obsolescence trying to push you to a new phone every year that you really don’t need. I don’t know if they just use inferior batteries to make money selling you a replacement battery. All I know is that it doesn’t matter what phone it is from Apple, the battery will always be a huge let down. This alone is the reason in fairness I can not give this phone 5 stars.... Show more
brittany.r
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The Apple 2020 MacBook Air with M1 Chip is a game-changer. The sleek design, vibrant 13" Retina display, and seamless integration with iPhone/iPad redefine user experience. The M1 Chip's power, 8GB RAM, and 256GB SSD storage ensure smooth multitasking. The backlit keyboard, FaceTime HD camera, and Touch ID add convenience. As a first-time Apple user transitioning from Android, the learning curve may be slight, but the intuitive interface and robust performance make it worthwhile. Welcome to the Apple ecosystem; you're in for an impressive tech journey!... Show more
htet htet.k
originally posted on influenster.com
Excellent little laptop, well built, and very fast. Mac's have always been top notch quality and reliable. Obviously this is not designed to handle very heavy workloads on a consistent basis, but this should not off put, as this laptop is more than capable of keeping up with it's bigger bothers and sisters. Video editing, photo editing and even light programming is not a problem for this little beast. Most of the times it can run heavy video editing apps without even breaking a sweat. With mentioning that it is passively cooled, so no fan. Some people have complained about thermal throttling in this laptop, but that's when you get into more professional/advanced use, and even Apple themselves will admit that this laptop is not intended for professional use. Overall ... MoreExcellent little laptop, well built, and very fast. Mac's have always been top notch quality and reliable. Obviously this is not designed to handle very heavy workloads on a consistent basis, but this should not off put, as this laptop is more than capable of keeping up with it's bigger bothers and sisters. Video editing, photo editing and even light programming is not a problem for this little beast. Most of the times it can run heavy video editing apps without even breaking a sweat. With mentioning that it is passively cooled, so no fan. Some people have complained about thermal throttling in this laptop, but that's when you get into more professional/advanced use, and even Apple themselves will admit that this laptop is not intended for professional use. Overall if you're looking for a fast, reliable laptop that is capable of doing a little bit of everything... this one is DEFINITELY the one. The price is always the main decision factor, but the way this laptop is built, it is well worth it.... Show more
jacqueline.d
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This was purchased to replace an iPhone 7 that was no longer holding its charge. This iPhone SE only needs to be charged once a day rather than at least twice with the 7. My only gripe is that there is no longer a plug provided and you can not use your old lightning cable and plug so you have to purchase a new one with a USB -C fitting. However, the upside of this is that charging is so fast now. I considered purchasing an iPhone 13 mini but Apple have withdrawn this model and I don't like the size of other iPhones. The SE is perfect size wise, easy to put into pocket's and for those of us with small hands. Did not realise how sluggish my iPhone 7 was until I downloaded and used all the additional features provided with the SE. I also took advantage of Apples offer ... MoreThis was purchased to replace an iPhone 7 that was no longer holding its charge. This iPhone SE only needs to be charged once a day rather than at least twice with the 7. My only gripe is that there is no longer a plug provided and you can not use your old lightning cable and plug so you have to purchase a new one with a USB -C fitting. However, the upside of this is that charging is so fast now. I considered purchasing an iPhone 13 mini but Apple have withdrawn this model and I don't like the size of other iPhones. The SE is perfect size wise, easy to put into pocket's and for those of us with small hands. Did not realise how sluggish my iPhone 7 was until I downloaded and used all the additional features provided with the SE. I also took advantage of Apples offer to take my old phone in part exchange which paid for the new Power Adapter and earphones... Show more
khanh.l
originally posted on influenster.com
Great little phone, even years later. I no longer use this as a cell phone, but as a mp3 player. When I used it as a cell phone it was a great little phone. Durable, great battery life, headphone jack, and even a nice little camera. It's really just the all around little phone that could. I still love this phone even after owning a Samsung and Pixel. Is it good in 2023? I mean, it's not up to the standards that we're used to now, but it's a great little phone if you don't mind less storage space and being unable to play most games. I love this phone. I've had the battery professionally replaced after it failed and I will continue to use it as an mp3 player until it dies for good.... Show more
mercedes.s
originally posted on influenster.com
Worst iPhone ever. I don’t know how anyone over 40 can see or use the touch screen without errors. The battery life is awful as well. The camera is ok. Not the best but not the worst. This is the basic iPhone and does not cost as much as the other ones so I understand that it’s not going to have the bells and whistles that the better ones do. But this still costs hundreds of dollars so it shouldn’t be as bad as it is. I would expect the basics like touch screen and readable screen would be much better than what this iPhone offers. I bought it to save money because my other iPhone was cracked pretty bad and it wasn’t close to upgrade time. Big mistake. I tried to return it but it was right at the 39 day mark and too late to return. So I just put a silicone cover on ... MoreWorst iPhone ever. I don’t know how anyone over 40 can see or use the touch screen without errors. The battery life is awful as well. The camera is ok. Not the best but not the worst. This is the basic iPhone and does not cost as much as the other ones so I understand that it’s not going to have the bells and whistles that the better ones do. But this still costs hundreds of dollars so it shouldn’t be as bad as it is. I would expect the basics like touch screen and readable screen would be much better than what this iPhone offers. I bought it to save money because my other iPhone was cracked pretty bad and it wasn’t close to upgrade time. Big mistake. I tried to return it but it was right at the 39 day mark and too late to return. So I just put a silicone cover on the cracked one and don’t use this SE. what a waste of money. They should take this off the market. I am a loyal Apple fan and love 99% of their products with the exception of this iPhone.... Show more
paula.k
originally posted on influenster.com
The new 13” MacBook Pro featuring M1 is kind of a game changer for the Apple Ecosystem and laptops in general. The M1 is surprisingly powerful but incredibly efficient. What does that mean for you? Well it means for a ton of work loads, (Video encoding, Machine Learning, etc), you can get a lot of battery life out of it. Unlike laptops of the past, being on battery doesn’t mean sacrificing your performance. For instance, I was able to edit 2 4K videos and still had battery life left over. The screen on this is quite great. Produces stellar color and is really crisp! This paired with the amazing sounding speakers, you can really get engaged with watching entertainment. In the past, I had a ton of issues with the keyboard on my 2018 MBP. I’m very happy that this has ... MoreThe new 13” MacBook Pro featuring M1 is kind of a game changer for the Apple Ecosystem and laptops in general. The M1 is surprisingly powerful but incredibly efficient. What does that mean for you? Well it means for a ton of work loads, (Video encoding, Machine Learning, etc), you can get a lot of battery life out of it. Unlike laptops of the past, being on battery doesn’t mean sacrificing your performance. For instance, I was able to edit 2 4K videos and still had battery life left over. The screen on this is quite great. Produces stellar color and is really crisp! This paired with the amazing sounding speakers, you can really get engaged with watching entertainment. In the past, I had a ton of issues with the keyboard on my 2018 MBP. I’m very happy that this has improved on the keyboard, allowing more travel and just feeling 100% better. While it may seem daunting to switch to a new platform (M1 is ARM) and losing the compatibility with previous software. I have yet to find a something that I used previously that didn’t just work. Whether it be through the translation layer, Rosetta 2, or through M1 specific apps…everything feels really snappy and great. If you rely on Windows and Parallels, you do lose that compatibility to an extent. Parallels does have ability for Windows on ARM, but mileage may vary.... Show more
thien.n
originally posted on influenster.com
Im still rocking my iPhone SE! I got this phone after giving up on my 7 and have had it for about two years now. Let’s start with what this phone does well: It has the features of your standard iPhone. I can call, text, and access the internet on it which are the things that probably matter most. The 64gb space seemed like a lot at first, but a big chunk of your storage is used up by the system. I don’t have many apps and use Google Pictures to store images, so it works out I guess. The phone is easy to use and connects with my iPad and Mac via my shared apple ID. I also really love having a home button and the size of the phone itself is convenient. Now for the bad, the camera quality isn’t great. I don’t really use my phone to take good pictures and wish it was ... MoreIm still rocking my iPhone SE! I got this phone after giving up on my 7 and have had it for about two years now. Let’s start with what this phone does well: It has the features of your standard iPhone. I can call, text, and access the internet on it which are the things that probably matter most. The 64gb space seemed like a lot at first, but a big chunk of your storage is used up by the system. I don’t have many apps and use Google Pictures to store images, so it works out I guess. The phone is easy to use and connects with my iPad and Mac via my shared apple ID. I also really love having a home button and the size of the phone itself is convenient. Now for the bad, the camera quality isn’t great. I don’t really use my phone to take good pictures and wish it was better. The battery life is also not the best (which can be said about many of Apple’s products). Apple needs to come up with a better battery for its products because you need a replacement a year or two into owning it. As someone who tries to be conscious about their consumption, this isn’t ideal. You can get your battery changed but that will run you about $100. Overall, it’s a solid phone and i’ll probably stick with it (with a battery change) until it gives up on me!... Show more
yulissa.o
originally posted on influenster.com
The item is good quality but NOT "brand new in box" as claimed. The phone has clearly been refurbished with aftermarket parts, the screen being notice
The item is good quality but NOT "brand new in box" as claimed. The phone has clearly been refurbished with aftermarket parts, the screen being noticeably inferior (darker/blurrier) to the original OEM version. The front camera is misaligned with the frame, and there was a scratch on the screen out of the box. The box is also a reproduction with many spelling errors. Phone seems fully functional and the quality of refurbishment is good. But advertising it as brand new is deceptive.... Show more
alechie4
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