You can't compare used prices against new retail. That's not fair. If you did, I can pick up a mint S6 Edge for €380 here compared to €749 for the S7 Edge and the user experience is much the same ...
It's also a little ironic of folks to say that Samsung deserve kudos for listening to ITS audience and giving them the device they wanted.
I am quite sure that many iOS users wanted the iPhone 6/6S updated hardware and memory in the 4" form factor and were peeved when there wasn't that option. Heck the forum was alive with frustrated users after Apple increased its sizes. So essentially they have now listened and given that audience what they want. 6S speed and internals in their preference, a 4" size / frame.
I do not understand the mentality on this forum that folks seem to think every device any company launched is FOR THEM. As if its merits are only valid if it appeals to them. It's much the same as the 'entitlement' generation. Whether you or I like a device or not, whether we're the target audience or not, it doesn't negate the fact for many people it may be exactly what they are looking for and at $399/499 it provides them the most affordable entry into Apple's smartphone lineup. Whether you think it's value is justified, does not mean it's not worth it for others.
People here always say they love technology, and yet seem to think of every device released isn't for them or exactly as they want it - then it's rubbish. That's not loving technology, that's the opposite of loving, it's just ignorance and arrogance. And it's very common on these forums .
But this is mostly used tech\design sold as new retail.(best way I could put it).
Look at the Moto X PE .. $399 for 16gb, only $50 more for 33gb, and $499 for 64gb .... which includes a 5.7 Quad HD screen, 21mp camera, 5mp front camera, Fastcharging, Front facing stereo speakers, water resistant, and etc. Yea it came out about 6 months ago, but I can still buy it brand new for the prices mentioned above.
Apple is just asking to much from someone that's not dependent on their ecosystem. What legit excuse(besides greed) do they have to not start with a 32gb option, or include that option after the 16gb, just to have such a similar experience in a 4 inch screen?
The only reason I wanted the SE is cause my 5S 64gb is in bad shape and I rather have my second line as a differ mobile OS. But that doesn't mean I'm going to settle with Apple's lack of options and BS pricing for what it's worth. I'll most likely end up getting a used mint 5S 32gb for about $250-$300.
Yes I understand 4 inch iPhones are in demand, but the SE is basically a 5S with a bit more horse power running it. As a consumer, I don't care about Apple's bottomline or strategy, I care if the purchase makes sense to me. I was already on the borderline of purchasing, but the lack of the 32gb completely kill it.
