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Apple Event - October 13th 2020

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  • #332
    DubDJ
    Registered Users Posts: 5,357 ✭✭✭DubDJ


    Somedaythefire wrote: »
    I get a grand total of €0 for my X for trade in cause I cracked the back glass. Whoops.

    CeX are offering between €300-€400 for the base model iPhone X which isn't bad. I doubt a cracked back would be covered but you never know. I'd imagine those prices could change in the meantime though.


  • #333
    Somedaythefire
    Registered Users Posts: 758 ✭✭✭Somedaythefire


    DubDJ wrote: »
    CeX are offering between €300-€400 for the base model iPhone X which isn't bad. I doubt a cracked back would be covered but you never know. I'd imagine those prices could change in the meantime though.
    Yeah, I would just assume they'll see the back and not bother. I won't get much either way, the battery is shot on it too and it tells me I need to service it.


  • #334
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭[Deleted User]


    My 6s plus is still worth €150 cash nice!


  • #335
    pad199207
    Registered Users Posts: 7,114 ✭✭✭pad199207


    €860 for a 256GB iPhone 11 is not bad!


  • #336
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭[Deleted User]


    pad199207 wrote: »
    €860 for a 256GB iPhone 11 is not bad!

    How much is a pro max 11


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  • #337
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 7,712 ✭✭✭[Deleted User]


    Mr.S wrote: »
    Okay slightly mad now.

    The MagSafe charger (€45) does not come with a USB-C brick. Add on €25 for that.

    That’s pure greed.

    But environment!


  • #338
    McFly85
    Registered Users Posts: 2,951 ✭✭✭McFly85


    Somedaythefire wrote: »
    Yeah, I would just assume they'll see the back and not bother. I won't get much either way, the battery is shot on it too and it tells me I need to service it.

    They won’t take any iPhone if the battery health is below 90%, so I’m considering just trading it in with Apple.


  • #339
    DubDJ
    Registered Users Posts: 5,357 ✭✭✭DubDJ


    McFly85 wrote: »
    They won’t take any iPhone if the battery health is below 90%, so I’m considering just trading it in with Apple.

    Didn't know that, mine was on 87 last time I checked. Not bad for a 3 year old iPhone X.

    One big of info I read on Twitter, seems like the Pro models will have 6GB of RAM where the standard will come with just 4GB. Might be something that could change your decision.

    I never bothered with RAM before, but probably for the first time since I've had an iPhone I've noticed sluggish performance when it comes to things like multitasking. Or if I open Amazon with music playing or close the Amazon app the music pauses for half a second each time. I can only imagine it's RAM related. I've reinstalled the OS and same issue.

    I think the fact Apple have started to really increase the RAM in the last few iPhones means apps can take advantage of more of it and older models on limited RAM have started to feel the pinch.


  • #340
    peteeeed
    Registered Users Posts: 13,563 ✭✭✭✭peteeeed


    McFly85 wrote: »
    They won’t take any iPhone if the battery health is below 90%, so I’m considering just trading it in with Apple.

    mine is 90 :)


  • #341
    McFly85
    Registered Users Posts: 2,951 ✭✭✭McFly85


    peteeeed wrote: »
    mine is 90 :)

    Mine is 89 :rolleyes:

    Decided on the Pro anyways, gonna trade the gfs old 7 with it and try and sell the X.


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  • #342
    murpho999
    Registered Users Posts: 28,386 ✭✭✭✭murpho999


    Mr.S wrote: »
    Okay slightly mad now.

    The MagSafe charger (€45) does not come with a USB-C brick. Add on €25 for that.

    That’s pure greed.

    Just don't buy this stuff off Apple.

    Loads and loads of power brick options outdoor that are better.


  • #343
    DubDJ
    Registered Users Posts: 5,357 ✭✭✭DubDJ


    Maybe if they done a charging bundle of the MagSafe cable and usb-c plug for €49 and dropped the price of the iPhones by €49 then people wouldn’t be so annoyed with it.

    If people needed the charger, they have the option. Otherwise it’s no big deal if you have a few lying around the house.

    I personally picked up an 18w USB-C PD power adapter on Amazon for £10 so I’m ok for the plug. I am considering switching out my wireless charger for the MagSafe. The 15W vs 7.5W I currently have is one factor, but also just because Magnets :p


  • #344
    Sad Professor
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Entertainment Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 22,668 CMod ✭✭✭✭Sad Professor


    Don't think this was mentioned but Apple quietly released new Beats X wireless earphones, now re-branded as Beats Flex. Only 50 euro, which is quite a price drop!

    https://www.apple.com/ie/shop/product/MYMC2ZM/A/beats-flex-all-day-wireless-earphones-beats-black

    A very good alternative to AirPods. I love my Beats X.


  • #345
    Creamy Goodness
    Registered Users Posts: 26,556 ✭✭✭✭Creamy Goodness


    Sad Professor wrote: »
    Don't think this was mentioned but Apple quietly released new Beats X wireless earphones, now re-branded as Beats Flex. Only 50 euro, which is quite a price drop!

    https://www.apple.com/ie/shop/product/MYMC2ZM/A/beats-flex-all-day-wireless-earphones-beats-black

    A very good alternative to AirPods. I love my Beats X.

    That's a very good price for a set of W1 chip enabled earphones for taking away the pain of bluetooth pairing! perfect for exercise.


  • #346
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭[Deleted User]


    Maybe a slightly silly question but is the magnet on the phone going to end up meaning it has coins etc sticking to it which could get annoying.


  • #347
    mirrorwall14
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,751 ✭✭✭mirrorwall14


    Sad Professor wrote: »
    Don't think this was mentioned but Apple quietly released new Beats X wireless earphones, now re-branded as Beats Flex. Only 50 euro, which is quite a price drop!

    https://www.apple.com/ie/shop/product/MYMC2ZM/A/beats-flex-all-day-wireless-earphones-beats-black

    A very good alternative to AirPods. I love my Beats X.

    I’m teaching from home with MacBook Pro and iPad/Apple Pencil. Basically connect MacBook to meet for visuals then share screen from the iPad and draw all over it for maths. Sound quality isn’t great though. Would it be worth trying these?


  • #348
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭[Deleted User]


    Which is faster for charging MagSafe charging or using a usb c to lighting cable with fast charging plug?

    If plug and cable is near can someone recommend something on Amazon UK?

    I haven’t a clue about usb c plug to lightening and the actual wire but I need the wire to be 2m.


  • #349
    Creamy Goodness
    Registered Users Posts: 26,556 ✭✭✭✭Creamy Goodness


    Deleted User wrote: »
    Which is faster for charging MagSafe charging or using a usb c to lighting cable with fast charging plug?

    If plug and cable is near can someone recommend something on Amazon UK?

    I haven’t a clue about usb c plug to lightening and the actual wire but I need the wire to be 2m.

    USB-C can charge at 20w.
    Magsafe can charge at 15w.
    Standard Qi charging is 7.5w


    Search for Anker chargers and cables on amazon, they're the best of the rest.


  • #350
    DubDJ
    Registered Users Posts: 5,357 ✭✭✭DubDJ


    Exactly as stated above. I change my iPhone wirelessly 99% of the time so I picked up an 18W USB-C PD power adapter on Amazon UK for £10. That alongside the 15W MagSafe charger Apple just announced means you'll get the full charge.

    For wired charging, you'll need something 20W or above which supports USB-C PD. You could also pick up an 18W charger and get the very slightly slower charging speed.


  • #351
    murpho999
    Registered Users Posts: 28,386 ✭✭✭✭murpho999


    There's a great Anker charger to get that does fast charging. Anker make great products.

    Anker Quick Charger


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  • #352
    Deadwards.com
    Registered Users Posts: 155 ✭✭Deadwards.com


    Sad Professor wrote: »
    Don't think this was mentioned but Apple quietly released new Beats X wireless earphones, now re-branded as Beats Flex. Only 50 euro, which is quite a price drop!

    https://www.apple.com/ie/shop/product/MYMC2ZM/A/beats-flex-all-day-wireless-earphones-beats-black

    A very good alternative to AirPods. I love my Beats X.

    With the Apple W1 chip does that mean the earphones can swap between Mac and iPhone without having to manually remove from one device every time? I think the Airpods Pro do that with the latest update but if these do also its a great price.


  • #353
    adox
    Registered Users Posts: 19,015 ✭✭✭✭adox


    Guys is ordering as a student if you technically may not be one ok? No effect on warranty etc?


  • #354
    FourFourRED
    Registered Users Posts: 8,506 ✭✭✭FourFourRED


    adox wrote: »
    Guys is ordering as a student if you technically may not be one ok? No effect on warranty etc?

    Doesn’t affect the warranty. Perfectly okay to do it.

    You are a student of life :)

    https://twitter.com/fourfourred



  • #355
    adox
    Registered Users Posts: 19,015 ✭✭✭✭adox


    FourFourFM wrote: »
    Doesn’t affect the warranty. Perfectly okay to do it.

    You are a student of life :)

    Cheers.

    Put the order through for the iPad Air after I typed it!

    October 23rd estimated delivery.


  • #356
    Doodah7
    Registered Users Posts: 3,720 ✭✭✭Doodah7


    With sterling so weak, might be better to order off Apple UK and deliver to Parcel Motel. New iPad Air is €667 or £579 which is €637.


  • #357
    murpho999
    Registered Users Posts: 28,386 ✭✭✭✭murpho999


    Doodah7 wrote: »
    With sterling so weak, might be better to order off Apple UK and deliver to Parcel Motel. New iPad Air is €667 or £579 which is €637.

    €30 plus Parcel Motel costs and probably insurance for such an expensive device
    Plus a day delay.

    Is it really that big of a saving?

    Also, why do people always default to Parcel Motel?

    Parcel Wizard from DPD deliver to your door for the same price.


  • #358
    BBMcQ
    Registered Users Posts: 1,320 ✭✭✭BBMcQ


    Sad Professor wrote: »
    Don't think this was mentioned but Apple quietly released new Beats X wireless earphones, now re-branded as Beats Flex. Only 50 euro, which is quite a price drop!

    https://www.apple.com/ie/shop/product/MYMC2ZM/A/beats-flex-all-day-wireless-earphones-beats-black

    A very good alternative to AirPods. I love my Beats X.

    Unreal price. I had a pair of Beats X but the button broke, Amazon gave me a full refund. Great feature you can share audio with AirPods also. The usb-c charging cable on the “flex” as opposed to the lightning cable on the X is a weird one.


  • #359
    adox
    Registered Users Posts: 19,015 ✭✭✭✭adox


    Sad Professor wrote: »
    Don't think this was mentioned but Apple quietly released new Beats X wireless earphones, now re-branded as Beats Flex. Only 50 euro, which is quite a price drop!

    https://www.apple.com/ie/shop/product/MYMC2ZM/A/beats-flex-all-day-wireless-earphones-beats-black

    A very good alternative to AirPods. I love my Beats X.

    Tempted to go for these but USB-C to USB-C charging cable with no charging brick means I would have to buy one on top as well.

    Edit: Actually scrap that. I’ve an iPad Air on order and that has a USB-C brick with it. Doh!


  • #360
    Creamy Goodness
    Registered Users Posts: 26,556 ✭✭✭✭Creamy Goodness


    murpho999 wrote: »
    Also, why do people always default to Parcel Motel?

    Parcel Wizard from DPD deliver to your door for the same price.

    Think it comes down to parcel motel being the first to market. It had great sticking power to it and lockers were useful when we all didn’t work from home :)


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  • #361
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 7,712 ✭✭✭[Deleted User]


    Could have saved an hour :D

    https://twitter.com/onlytechae/status/1316529781777760256


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