[Trainer-Talk] iPhone Se 2020

Scott Davert kc8pnl at gmail.com
Thu Jul 1 19:53:32 UTC 2021


I totally understand how you feel about Touch ID, I strongly prefer it over Face ID. I think you will like the SE 2020, it will just require a little bit of an adjustment since the screen is slightly smaller.

I hope these messages have helped some?
Scott 

Sent from my iPhone

> On Jul 1, 2021, at 15:12, Kelsey Nicolay via Trainer-Talk <trainer-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Yes, I do prefer Touch ID and a home button which is why I am wanting
> the Se. I tried BSI on an XR and it was really awkward to type on, so
> I'd rather not get a 12 or 11 if I don't have to.
> 
>> On 7/1/21, Scott Davert via Trainer-Talk <trainer-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> Hi Kelsey.
>> BSI should work fine on the SE 2020, it just may feel a little cramped at
>> first though, since the screen will be a little smaller than your 8+. I
>> don't use BSI often, as I use a braille display, but it worked fine for me
>> on the SE 2020 when I tried it. The phone will certainly to  faster than the
>> 8+, though don't expect too much improvement in terms of battery life. If
>> you aren't clinging to your home button, the 12 Mini may also be worth
>> considering, as that's roughly the size of the 8+. It will cost more and
>> requires you to use Face ID, though. Remember, with Apple, you have 2 weeks
>> to try something and return it for a full refund, though I'm not sure how
>> smooth that works if you do not have the ability to get to an Apple Store.
>> I've never done this by mail, but know others who have.a
>> 
>> Good luck,
>> Scott
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On Jul 1, 2021, at 10:48, Brad Snyder via Trainer-Talk
>>> <trainer-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> My wife also has an SE 2020.  She is sighted, so, needless to say, she
>>> doesn’t use Braille input or VoiceOver.
>>> That said, it is obvious that the internal components in the SE 2020 are
>>> of a lower quality than those in my 12 Pro.
>>> My wife frequently has a problem receiving a good cellular or wifi signal,
>>> while my 12 Pro receives a much stronger signal when in the same location.
>>> Sometimes this is a big problem and she has difficulty using her device.
>>> This was never an issue with her original iPhone SE (First Generation).
>>> We have discussed replacing her SE 2020 with an iPhone 12, or holding out
>>> until the new models are released in the fall.
>>> If price is your primary consideration, then get the SE 2020, but be aware
>>> that you are purchasing a lower quality device.
>>> 
>>> - Brad -
>>> 
>>> 
>>> On Jul 1, 2021, at 08:59, Jim McCarthy via Trainer-Talk
>>> <trainer-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> My wife has the SE but does not use the bailing feature so I do not know.
>>> I
>>> had the eight and found the keyboard crowded and so didn’t ever really get
>>> a custom to using that feature myself. Perhaps you might consider an 11
>>> which has a lower price point than the 12, that is if the features of the
>>> 12 aren’t as important as price.
>>> 
>>>> On Thu, Jul 1, 2021 at 8:29 AM Kelsey Nicolay via Trainer-Talk <
>>>> trainer-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> Hello all,
>>>> I'm thinking about getting the iPhone Se 2020 to replace my broken
>>>> iPhone 8 plus (the earpiece doesn't work). I am a braille screen input
>>>> user and have heard that the Se is not a good phone for that. However,
>>>> others have said it is fine as long as I use away mode which I do.
>>>> Just wondering what everyone's thoughts are on this phone and whether
>>>> it is worth buying. I don't want a 12 due to the price.
>>>> 
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