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The ups and downs of the iPhone 16E

2025/2/21
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Allison Johnson
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David Pearce
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Jake Kastrenakes
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Lauren Feiner
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David Pearce: 我认为iPhone 16E的定价策略存在问题,除非价格能降低一半,否则其性价比并不突出。虽然苹果公司通过去除一些不重要的功能来降低成本,但这并不能完全弥补价格上的不足。我更关注苹果公司在此次产品策略中所做的权衡,以及这些权衡是否合理。即使所有的权衡都是正确的,价格优势仍然不够明显。 我个人认为,MagSafe的缺失是iPhone 16E最大的不足之处。虽然60Hz显示屏在日常使用中差别不大,但对于追求流畅体验的用户来说,这仍然是一个缺点。此外,相机的简化也可能影响部分用户的拍摄体验。总的来说,我认为iPhone 16E更适合那些对手机配置要求不高,预算有限的用户。 Jake Kastrenakes: 我认为iPhone 16E是目前最值得购买的iPhone,因为它拥有与标准版iPhone 16几乎相同的配置,但价格却便宜了200美元。虽然MagSafe的缺失是一个缺点,但对于那些不关注MagSafe的用户来说,这并不是一个大问题。我认为苹果公司通过去除一些不重要的功能,成功地将一款高端手机的价格降低到了一个更实惠的水平。 MagSafe不仅仅是无线充电,它也是一个配件系统,可以提升iPhone的使用体验。但是,对于那些不使用MagSafe配件的用户来说,它的缺失并不会影响手机的整体使用体验。此外,60Hz显示屏虽然不如120Hz显示屏流畅,但在日常使用中差别不大。 总的来说,我认为iPhone 16E是一款性价比很高的手机,适合那些预算有限,但又想要体验最新iPhone功能的用户。 Allison Johnson: 我对iPhone 16E的定位和定价感到困惑。我不太理解它存在的理由,除非苹果只是想卖一款低于800美元的手机。之前的iPhone SE系列手机很糟糕,不应该出现在商店里。iPhone 16E的价格与配置不成比例,比预期的贵。 我认为iPhone 16E缺少一些重要的功能,例如MagSafe、超广角镜头和动态岛。虽然这些功能对于一些用户来说并不重要,但对于那些追求完整功能的用户来说,这仍然是一个缺点。此外,60Hz显示屏也可能会影响部分用户的体验。 总的来说,我认为iPhone 16E是一款定位模糊,性价比不高的手机。

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The iPhone 16E is released, and its pricing and features are analyzed. The discussion focuses on whether it's a good value proposition compared to other iPhones in the lineup and the trade-offs made to achieve a lower price point.
  • The iPhone 16E is positioned as a successor to the SE series but is part of the iPhone 16 family.
  • It features a modern design, wireless charging (but no MagSafe), and Apple's new C1 modem.
  • The price point is higher than expected, causing debate about its value compared to the standard iPhone 16.

Shownotes Transcript

Lots of gadget news this week! David, Jake Kastrenakes, and Allison Johnson start by talking about the iPhone 16E, which is both the cheapest compelling iPhone in a long time and a deeply odd addition to Apple's phone lineup. They also discuss the end of the Humane AI Pin, the latest from the Rabbit R1, and whether AI gadgets are even going to be a thing. After that, it's time for the lightning round: David and Jake talk about Amazon Chime, Mira Murati's new startup, and the future of James Bond. Then, in a special DOGE lightning round, Lauren Feiner joins the show to discuss everything happening with Trump, Musk, DOGE, and the US government. Because there's a lot of it.

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