QUOTE(lightning69 @ May 21 2016, 05:35 PM)
I have been and iphone user for the past 3.5 years and Ipad user since the very first iPad. I like the iOS platform and have been a very loyal fan to Apple. But recently I have change my mind towards Apple. I find that Apple products is getting more and more expensive to own. The very first iPad one was considered a breakthrough product and it's pricing was really great at RM1699 for the base model. A revolutionary product at great price. Compare to the latest iPad Pro 9.7" which Apple raise the retail price to RM2699. Apple has been keeping the price the same for all previous iPad but then decided to raise the price for iPad pro which is ridiculous.
Back in 2011, the iPhone 4 16GB retail for RM2190 but the iPhone 6S retail for RM3199. For the 6S Plus its even more. Yes, we did see some currency but in reality APPle just becomes too greedy.
I don't think I will be buying another Apple iphone anymore. The reason is because its too expensive and also Android is getting better and better now. There is a lot of phone for half or 1/3 of the price of iPhone that basically is good enough for all my needs.
And for the SE, i think its way overprice too. Yes, its a fast phone but the screen size of 4" is just to yesteryear. You can easily get a decent 5" phone that is a lot more useful than the SE for half the price.
I am wondering why are we still supporting Apple which in fact we should be embracing Google. Google give everything to us for free. Gmail, Waze, Google Maps, Youtube, etc.
Anyway, that is just my opinion.
Totally agree with your observation. This is what is recognized as Apple tax.
I switch between android and iOS from time to time. Android has come a long way and its devices are very capable and smooth. Devices are always more affordable compare to iOS devices. My last device was Note 5. It is a great device and battery life is great. Just that my hand started to disagree with its size and develop numbness on my thumb. Maybe it is the way I use my phone. So I've gone to SE and am happy with the size and one hand operation.
Price is subjective because I know iOS devices always fetch slightly better resale value later.
I'm definitely not a fan boy for any platform. But Apple devices always have a special attraction to me....