Building an Ecosystem for CHEAP

[@Metamine0]

I actually did something similar to this Bought a 12 Pro Max refurbished for 560 plus a 200 dollar Series 6 Apple Watch and 150 dollar last gen AirPods Pro. For the price of an iPhone 14 Plus, I get a triple camera pro iPhone, an apple watch with AoD, and noise canceling earphones. No complaints so far.

[@Schoolsucksxx]

I like the always on display

[@MasterMCGS]

@@Schoolsucksxx android

[@Schoolsucksxx]

ok

[@Mudplays285]

@@Schoolsucksxx i like how bro was just like ok 😊

[@dave-000]

Clever guy

[@walpoleandworcester]

I got back into Apple a long while ago through the iPhone SE and went from there, adding the laptop, watch, Apple TV and more from there. It’s like you said. Start cheap and then you can get more expensive with it over time and replace some of this stuff with better things in the line up. Some of this stuff was already provided too like from my cable provider.

[@notthatserious480]

Started with an iPhone 11, got AirPods 3, then a MacBook Air over a span of 3 years. Slow and steady. I’m saving up for either an iPad or Apple Watch next year. And I plan to upgrade my iPhone and laptop in time.

[@rudra.patel.001]

@@notthatserious480 man I love the iPad Mini 6

[@frankdaniel5216]

I think there’s a lot of great criticisms about apple but it’s phone being expensive should not be one of them. Literally every phone is expensive

[@jorherf]

You are so wrong, Samsung or Xiaomi phones aren’t that expensive and can do almost anything an iPhone does

[@Shukrullah760]

A Samsung galaxy s 23 ultra is 1200 a z fold 5 is 1800$ z flip5 is 1000$ I don’t know much about Xiomi but I know you can get cheaper Samsungs and xiami’s but you can also find older iPhones

[@HenryTheHoover]

@@jorherfSamsungs are so expensive and you also pay for the brand aswell not just the phone

[@TheBrickGamer24]

@@jorherfthe iPhone 15 pro max costs the same as a Samsung s24 ultra …

[@waitwhat9669]

i had that exact ecosystem only a while ago and can confirm it's great, the XR has an excellent camera

[@TheFresh_Kiwi]

I got myself an iPhone SE 2nd generation in 2020 and it’s still perfect with 95% battery life and then, a couple days ago I got a Apple Watch SE 2nd generation and I’m loving it

[@nick_848]

Good point on the Apple Watch SE. I’m already deep in the ecosystem, but I haven’t been able to justify an Apple Watch purely due to the price. $170 for the 44mm with LTE is great, and I’m guessing WiFi only is available for cheaper.

[@adinuinta7572]

I got iPhone 5s in 2018 on eBay for like 40$ I had very little money and I thought be better than one of android phones they sell in the grocery store, and I was actually pretty impressed and it was leagues better. i got iPhone SE 2016 shortly after for 90$ on eBay and it was way better, around the same time I got mid 2010 MacBook Pro for 120$ and I’m currently using it 2023 for all my trade school course work and this year I bought the iPhone SE 3 128gb model in nearly flawless condition for 200$ and it’s the nicest phone I’ve ever owned. in general tech has improved and the sheer abundance of it makes buying it second hand more affordable, but I feel that’s especially true for apple at least in the most recent years, simply because there are just so many Americans buying and reselling apple tech it drives the price down, so I really do think at least in the past few years and moving forward it actually makes more sense for low income Americans to buy second hand apple than new android, to each is there own though whatever works for you, I certainly know someday I do intend when I have more money I will buy brand new iPhone, so it’s obvious they got there claws in me. All part of there evil plan lol

[@Lizzbird_]

I just got an XR for Christmas and I can say it is much better than my iPhone 6. I recently had an iPhone 13 but it got stolen, yeah the XR isn’t the same as the 13, but it got iOS 16 and should be supported until 2024, so it will be good for another 2 years or so.

[@jennajeffries6872]

I currently have an iPhone 12, Apple Watch SE, airpods, iPad mini 6 and an Apple Pencil. I love them so much❤️. So much easier than my android equivalent.

[@CriticalOneMedia]

I think its so interesting how little use you find for your ipad. I couldn’t do my daily routines without ipad. I use it for work and privately, heck, I even kept my old one because I need to charge them halfway throughout the day cause I’m such a heavy ipad user. I even use the LiDAR sensor for real! 😂

[@jameshaines4260]

what were the last 5 things you used the lidar for?

[@CriticalOneMedia]

@@jameshaines4260 I showed a client what their logo I designed looked like on site, I showed another client how different artwork on their walls would look like in real time (both in the last 2 weeks) and I used it to scan objects for 3d printing and placed a 3d design I created on my table just to show it off to my mates. And I used complete anatomy but that is more of a gimmick I have to admit

[@CriticalOneMedia]

It’s super handy, but not a purchase deciding factor, don’t get me wrong

[@lezhu6856]

@@CriticalOneMedia I think if someone had a real productivity use case, it would be a deciding factor! Obviously a real business may want something more customized for business rather than off-the-shelf, but many Apple products are great in being useful for both personal and work purposes.

[@jameshaines4260]

@@CriticalOneMedia cool! I didn't know that it made true solid models that could be sliced without extraneous surface errors.

[@hamzahussain183]

Interesting thing is, I am using exact same configuration right now. iPhone XS, Watch SE and Airpods (clone) but that clone is so good it gives me 80% of functionality of original Airpods for 10% price :)

[@sparky6757]

I found your point about iPads rather surprising. I’ve had my iPad Air M1 for about 3 months now, and I tend to use it for about 2-3 hours a day still. Sure, that’s mostly to put KZbin on a big screen during meals, and I probably use it for anything else for maybe an hour a day, but it’s still something I use consistently. It’s so much better at basically everything other than fitting in a pocket, that it’s my go-to device if I have it with me. And about the “premium” for being the first person to own a device - I don’t entirely agree. Yes, a refurbished iPhone XR can be found for as little as $172 from a few seconds of scrolling on Back Market, and that’s a solid deal - but a new iPhone 14 with 256gb of storage for $900 can easily last you for five years without needing repairs or a battery replacement, or at least I assume so from my iPhone XR that’s lasted me for approaching 5 years now. You pay a good bit more overall, but you also have the *best* phone for one year in five and you’ve moved onto the next one before the last one starts feeling annoyingly dated. And, yes, you also get the benefits that come with being the first owner. Still, if I had to buy a new iPhone right now because my XR suddenly broke, it’d be the iPhone 12. Perfectly good to go on for another 3-4 years, for under half the price I’d pay for a 256gb iPhone 14.

[@ConorORegan]

AirPods 2 are insanely good value now! I was able to pick up a second pair of AirPods 2 for €50 new. Literally the best set of headphones for people that want AirPods on a budget

[@LilHana]

50? what kinda black market you on?

[@davidjacobs6244]

They’ve got to be fake for that price.

[@yorisyya]

The xr is the probably the minimum or the baseline if you are on a budget. If you want the "Pro" feel and look, get the 11 Pro. I promise you you won't be disappointed.

[@ExplodingBlocks]

The 11 Pro is my favorite iPhone. It’s the beginning of what turned into the iPhone 14 Pro. I just upgraded to the 14PM from the 11PM and man I’m loving it. Can’t wait for the 17

[@deez9888]

I started with iPhone 12 Mini months and months ago, then added the Apple Watch SE 2022 months ago and then got the 2nd gen AirPods this week. Audio switching from iPhone and Apple Watch is so magical

[@seeibe]

The problem with Apple is getting locked to their software ecosystem, not the price at any particular point in time. Even if they offer good products now, will they still do so in 10 years? There's no competition for devices that use Apple software so nothing to guarantee a competitive price in the future.

[@mathsrodrigues667]

Apple Products aren’t water or food, people can live without them

[@leofsi21]

@@mathsrodrigues667 true, but most people like me really like technology and Apple and we want to be part of that ecosystem, because it’s the best and it just works

[@tedzards509]

Apple forcing Metal over OpenCL is what really turned me off Apple devices as a developer and user of many apps that could easily be supported if the just supported OpenCL.

[@br5632]

I got a brand new iPhone 13 for $240 CDN on Black Friday. $240 spread over 2 years. My phone plan went for $55 to $65, and I get 2.5x more data. I also got an iPad Gen 9 over Black Friday for $359 CDN. I do have a regular Windows computer, and I’ll stick with windows.

[@sherlan1886]

I got a great deal on an Apple TV recently. A friend sold me his 64GB version for about $20 USD. It has the older Siri Remote but for that price, I can’t complain.

[@aidanhall4578]

I actually have an iPhone XR and the apple watch se with a Mac mini for working on. AirPods are up next 😁

[@nickjr2189]

with my ecosystem I have: iPhone 13 mini - $699 Apple Watch Series SE - $309 Apple Watch Series 7 - $429 M1 iPad Pro 11 inch - $749 Apple Pencil 2nd gen - $119 Magic Keyboard - $299 MagSafe Battery Pack - $89 AirPods Max -$479 AirPods Pro 2nd - $259 Apple TV 2021 - $169 (3) HomePod mini - $297 M2 MacBook Air - $1099 M1 iMac 24 inch - $1499 Total Before Tax: $6,495 With Tax: $7,030

[@nickjr2189]

@@jesmond5562 it’s true I got invoices - I saved up since I was 17 and now I’m 18

[@Moon_samurai128]

I use an iPhone 11, iPad 8th gen, Apple Watch SE, and AirPod Pros. I think my ecosystem has been very affordable and I feel like I’m getting a good user experience with it. My tips: Wait for deals, sales and special offers with mobile carriers. Buy the best iPhone and iPad/MacBook you can reasonably afford; this is the hub of your ecosystem, if you have to finance anything, this is where your money should go. Get the SE versions of the Apple watch or an older supported version unless you can justify the price for the latest flagship watch. You don’t have to buy AirPods, Beats fit seamlessly into the ecosystem and are often cheaper.

[@br5632]

I would say the 2nd Gen iPhone SE is the best deal right now. I have the 13 and don’t use Face ID. I’d way rather have a home button.

[@boulboul6251]

Why tho ? Face ID is better than Touch ID in my opinion.

[@aryan_s2739]

suggestion: instead of the xr, the se 2 seems like it would get more updates compared to the xr

[@Tony.in.motion]

I’ve seen the iPhone SE 2 less then $200 and will get longer updates then the r. But depends what your needs are.

[@Devrosoft]

I just got one for $130. To me its a really good deal, especially since I like the older design better (I used an iPhone 7 for years) and I like the smaller screen size. And yes, it will get updates for longer. I can replace the battery if I need too.

[@kushy_TV]

gonna be doing this soon, gonna be getting an iphone 13, m1 air, airpods pro gen 1 and an apple watch series 7

[@treytrent1999]

My  ecosystem is pretty decent, I got a 2017 MacBook Pro, a Apple Watch Series 3, iPhone 14, and AirPods 2. The only thing I want to upgrade is my Apple Watch and then I usually keep the iPhone I get for like two years or something but since the iPhone is like my favorite Apple product I try to get the new regular 6.1” iPhone whenever it’s time to upgrade.

[@MasterMCGS]

normal 14? whats the reason to get it instead of the 13?

[@calvinilkay1067]

@@MasterMCGS literally no reason. They’re the same speed just a different camera

[@XInfinity2024]

Good video. I love the ecosystem and how everything is tied together without having to install 3rd party apps or mess around with settings like on Windows to do things like Airdrop. Another thing I love is how Apple products tend to hold their value when you go to sell your current stuff to upgrade unlike a lot of Android or PC parts. I bought apple gift cards to use on the apple store to buy some tech and it worked so a person could ask for the Apple Gift cards for Christmas to also help bring down the price that they pay out of pocket

[@joshuepico75]

started kind of like that, but went for the 15 for 1120USD (Bought outside the US where new iPhones are expensive at launch and I bought it three weeks after launch). Then I bought the airpods gen 2 for about 140USD and very recently I went on a trip to the US and bought a 2015 13" macbook air for 171USD after tax from backmarket. Honestly couldn't be happier with my purchases, the macbook sometimes gets a bit sluggish (expected due to its age) but for sub 200USD I honestly can't complain

[@droneon5575]

I bought a refurbished iphone 11 pro, and a refurbished m1 macbook air both in excellent condition and 100 battery life. I did buy brand new apple watch se and airpods pro 2 but they were on sale during black friday. I have an apple ecosystem and it didnt cost to much.

[@ruzzelladrian907]

You, Andrew, and Greg from Apple Explained, are the reason why I’m in the Apple Ecosystem. I think what really signaled to me that Apple was about to enter into a new era was the announcement of Apple Silicon. Then the launch of the M1 Macbooks & Mac mini - the amount of great reviews they got completely convinced me that I need to get on this new era.

[@ArmandD]

Hey man, love your videos but if I had to give some constructive feedback I'd say you need to slightly tweak the colour grading on the vids. As of now the blacks are being too crushed and the contrast overall is too much. But regardless love your channel!

[@Rain-sq5lg]

I’ve only recently went into the Apple ecosystem but I have had their products before Current ones I use are iPad mini 1st gen that I got as a gift near enough a decade ago, and only recently did I pick up the airpod pros 2nd gen I had an android at the time and was planning to buy a used pro version iPhone about a year from now, but a good deal on an iPhone 12 at 200 pounds (250 USD) has landed me here with my AirPods costing me more than my phone So far loving it, and it honestly wasn’t as big of a change as I thought it’d be, but the amount of support with sideloaded apps and overall how flawless the phone runs it feels like I wouldn’t need to restart it for a month. Not to mention the big leap in privacy

[@bobgrimes8618]

My system is: iPhones 8 plus and SE 2022, Airpods 2 and Beats Fit Pro, ipad 2020 and Macbook Pro 2012(used to transfer photos of of said phones. I DO use my ipad for media consumption and as my Kindle.

[@nationharris]

I'm not an apple user, but I'm admire their products from afar. Once usb C hits their phones, I am considering switch, I want the watch and the phone and I like how apple stuff all just works with each other. I'm a Google Pixel guy, and the watch and phone and buds are great, but I want more cohesion.

[@ugwuanyicollins6136]

Don't forget sideloading

[@nationharris]

@@ugwuanyicollins6136 Yeah, I've seen all the news and videos about it; it's nice but it doesn't really sway me one way or another.

[@mihailoaleksic3330]

I'm a Samsung guy, but I agree with all the other things. I'm also broke and almost got a used iPhone 11 but just didn't because I won't have a new phone until 2025 and the used one may die.

[@johnnyblaze5551]

Apple is🤴

[@ugwuanyicollins6136]

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[@cakerama]

Im still using the Iphone 6s

[@johnnyblaze5551]

I love them AirPods gen 2 and definitely getting more apple stuff❤iPhone 13 can’t complain

[@GarbanzoBeansFan]

currently running a xr. its smooth on ios 16.2

[@Green.fn567]

i’d recommend the 12 or 12 mini cus of magsafe

[@davidmullins3802]

It was the iPad that got me knee deep in the ecosystem. I just love getting my Messages on any device I am on.

[@bohdan8671]

apple watch is nice like idea, but I consider it the last thing from the ecosystem that I'd buy

[@admrsh]

Best cheap Apple ecosystem iPhone SE 2020 around $200 on ebay Apple Watch SE 1 $164 MacBook Air 2015 around $200 on eBay iPad Pro 2017 $365 or iPad 9 AirPod 2 $100 Only around $1000

[@00SNIVY00]

From Best Buy you can find the 2nd gen AirPods for $100 fairly often.

[@weelebaseknowles4410]

Don’t pay a lot for an iPad until they become more functional

[@frankr111th]

I've only ever bought used iPhones. They offer great value whether you buy from Apple refurbished, woot, Amazon refreshed, etc.

[@Tim_Dunkin]

If I ever thought about buying Apple products I would go this route w/ no issue but I'd probably start at iphone 12. I don't see myself buying anything Apple but I love tech so that's why I'm watching just in case someone is wondering 😆

[@jaywright9635]

I wouldn’t believe you 😆. I love the skits ❤😂. Apples ecosystem is top gun! Their products last a very long time and you get your money’s worth.

[@nabamradhe8371]

My ecosystem currently is iphone14 pro which I picked yesterday,I pad pro 3rdgen,AirPods3,series3 watch,Apple Pencil 2nd gen and lastly but not least HomePod mini Thinking of upgrading my watch but since I am a student don’t Think I would be upgrading soon but let’s hope.😊

[@Makingthetransition]

I still have my IPhone 12. I could easily have upgraded. I have a new MacBook Pro, a new IPad, a newer Apple Watch, newer AirPods, and a few other things. My phone is still perfect for me. Apple leads the industry, so their older devices are going to be very usable for years. It’s no need to push yourself or stress your budget just to have the latest things.

[@KeithFonsi]

i did the same, got a 220$ iPhone 8 Plus and a new first hand mac mini m2 pro (I focused on the mac more because i’m a programmer and a video editor so didn’t buy the used and cheap mac due to the SSD wear and Tear issue of silicon macs)

[@Smuelaham]

I weirdly have been using backmarket. I bought an old iPad Air off there and AirPods Pro and now a 14 pro because it’s all refurbished.

[@202true]

Yeah I built a under $1000 dollar setup on the used market came out with an iPhone 13, Mackbook pro 13in M1 and the iPad Pro 4th gen 12.9in

[@devedee2393]

I got an iPhone SE 2020 White, with a broken back glass, for 60 Euros. And a refurbished MacBook Air 2015 13inch for 280 euros. Amazing deal tbh. I don't regret buying any. And a 250 Euros new AirPods Pro 2, please forgive me. I couldn't buy a used AirPods and I cannot handle the disgusting normal AirPods that just floats on ur ears.

[@dreascornelias7021]

i just wanna say before i watch the video i built an entire apple ecosystem cheap only $2,000 USD including my carplay head unit

[@dreascornelias7021]

@Carl Gunderson I was meaning that I have products in a complete ecosystem like CarPlay is a service apart of the ecosystem and the headunit I have is a cheap dual audio from Walmart but it has CarPlay so thats all I need

[@Goyarxrd]

My Apple ecosystem -iPhone 11 - iPad Air 3rd generation -MacBook pro 2017 -AirPods 2nd generation

[@zsoms.]

I was originally going to buy an iPhone XR refurbished for £140 but the person I was purchasing it from didn’t have an XR so I got an XS and I’ve been using it for the past few months and it feels brand new for being refurbished

[@inyourdreams7754]

2:11 i agree on this, here in the Philippines when a new iPhone is released some people (filipinos) pay extra just to become the “FIRST” owner of the device, regardless if they dont have anything to eat for month or two, some devices (HK Variant) even costs around 100k pesos or around $2000+ and they dont give a shit. Those oeoole however are the same people who complains they dont have anything to eat, continue to blame the government for their shitty lives etc. I bought mine 3mos after it was released bc i need to watch some reviews (esp regarding iOS updates) and coming from Android ecosystem, i need to know if switching to Apple’s is a good investment.

[@zmite6114]

iPhone XR refurbished is like 200 I can get a 2021 MacBook for 500 to 600 refurbished AirPods Pro for 100 and other stuff for way less as well

[@consumercompute]

M1 Mac book air at Best Buy right now $799.00 !

[@josephbailey6548]

I have a iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPad 9th gen, AirPods pro first gen and the Apple Watch Series 7 so far.

[@NourMoghrabi]

I have iPhone 13 Pro Max and the beat studios buds red color and Apple Watch SE 1th generation that my ecosystem from Apple

[@imgranth]

i already had 1 HomePod mini but hopped on the $60 HomePod mini deal and it improves the experience so much

[@soumen8624]

Never used a smart watch in my life, still using a normal watch just to see the time. But I do have an iPhone, iPad and a used M1 MB air that got me into the ecosystem.

[@beni2cc]

Smart watches are dumb

The only Apple device I own is an iPad Air 4th gen. I bought it with my gf almost 2 years ago and I have to say i have started using it more and more since i bought a third party keyboard case and a mouse... IDK, it's not a full laptop replacement but it gets pretty damn close for what I use it.

[@aadhilanish7735]

I still have an iPhone 8, its running pretty good. Except for its battery which is at 74%

[@crispyjokingtuna1495]

The 2nd gen AirPods are solid. Mine have been fantastic since I’ve got them. I expect them to last another year or so and I kill then on a news daily basis from March to November

[@alexabc220]

The battery on my AirPods 2 case has completely died after only 2 years.

[@thomashrubecky1663]

3:09 O!M!G!!! You were speaking DIRECTLY to me! How I laughed and laughed…! When Apple first announced the fourteens I thought I would pass on this year's itinerary of the iPhone Pro Max. But when the device started to get easier to buy for collection at the Apple Store I reconsidered. I decided to put mostly audio on my new 14 Pro Max with 1TB of local storage. Then I could strip off everything EXCEPT the video from my iPhone 13 Pro Max with 1TB of local storage (and fill up the resulting space with even MORE video). Then, all I had to do is bring both devices whenever I expected that I'd want to WATCH something. So far, so good.

[@13Luk6iul]

My „ecosystem“ consists of an iPhoneXS refurbed 300€, ipad mini6 refurbed 450€ and airpodspro new. But tbh i don‘t really see an ecosystem there, because my devices seldomly work together. My airpods connect to both screens, but switching doesn‘t always work and my bose overears also do that. I wish i could copy text from ipad to iphone or vice versa, but that seems to require a mac?

[@hydvhjjvdthhc7861]

You just need to activate the hands off function. I can copy pasted between iPad and iPhone without problem.

[@13Luk6iul]

@@hydvhjjvdthhc7861 oh thanks, i‘ll try that!

[@funsizejacobs1426]

I got suckered into the Apple ecosystem’s. I started with the 11 then AirPods then I watch and now I own the iPad Pro and now I’m thinking of getting the iPod max

[@willr2461]

I agree with you on the iPad (nice device in general) not really being so necessary in your ecosystem unless you have specific use cases. I found myself using my iPad less and less with each iPhone upgrade, to the point I no longer use my iPad. And I never upgraded my iPad much, anyhow, compared to my iPhone upgrades over the years. Only way I might reconsider my “iPad position” in the future is if it’ll actually become more Mac like. If & when I need a computer again. Because I do like having touch screen.

[@mihailoaleksic3330]

There are iPads with Mac chips, and you can buy a Magic Keyboard, or a third-party keyboard (like the Logitech Folio Touch or Combo Touch)

[@willr2461]

@@mihailoaleksic3330 I guess I was thinking more in terms of the OS being a little more flexible and powerful like macOS. Not that iPadOS in its current state isn’t good. But it is more limited. I think I’d prefer a more Mac-like file system, with more traditional folders/directories to store files. For example. Not having just the Files app and files solely associated with specific apps.

[@Zembie1]

Bro really said buy the iPhone XR instead of the iPhone 11 💀

[@camster23]

I have a iphone XR and Apple Watch SE and an Ipad 9th Generation but off brand bluetooth headphones

[@jimbolucky8088]

I had the iPad 9th Generation since September 2022 as I like the home button and would not like it with out. I need to get with the times.

[@AM562]

And if you’re wanting I looked on Kijiji can you get a 2015 MacBook Air for around $400-$550. I even saw 1 for $200. But the one for $200 I’m not sure how much where is on it and it was covered in a ton of stickers at $200.

[@LordAlucar01]

not bad but i'd say iphone XS(with oled) is a must have for a phone, watch doesn't matter but is usable, and airpods i'd say only pro or alternatively mini versions which i regret not getting because they are the best.

[@rebel2809]

* if you are on a larger budget

[@enderium9651]

to be fair, on a budget if you the lighting port is a benefit since you can have a unified charging cable but the home button is not a big deal especially since all ipads you (drew) recommended have touch id rather than face id

[@Simos805]

The thing is, that most of the 3rd party refurbished products, have 3rd party parts in them (displays, batteries etc). And of course, 3rs party parts have noticeably very worse quality than the genuine ones, especially the displays! Also, most of the cheaper AirPods, even new-sealed ones, are nock offs.

[@goaliepro1996]

opened KZbin at the right time i guess!

[@Pasco-Spokane-Railfan-2024]

I decided to go with the 12 after being a lifetime android user liked this so much better after I switched

[@robitaill3]

I would rather buy a pixel 4a than a iPhone SE at full price. iPhone SE is only worth like, $200 at most.

[@catto4589]

Great video and very creative way to spend less for an entire ecosystem. That being said I'd buy a pixel 6 for $500 and I'd be happier with it.

[@TailosiveTech]

Fair enough! Thanks for your kind words 🙏🏼

[@xx-----------xx873]

Yeah pretty much if you want Android you're going to be buying Android and vice versa.

[@binchickenalfredo1928]

Can someone explain to me how y'all can survive in the Apple ecosystem? I just find it so limiting. I want to be in it so bad, but when I tried, I felt so stressed by the lack of things I consider basic functions. For example, I have Apple Music and I wanted to login on my friend's iPad because my phone was dead, but you can't just switch accounts. It's so easy to do that on Spotify and any of the Google apps. Also, not being able to access USBs on the go. As a college student, sometimes I found it easier to transfer huge files via USB than through email or cloud service, especially when the professor is older and doesn't really know their way around the school portal.

[@SierraEFV99]

I bought an iPhone 12 refurbished at the beginning of this yearfor $630 and came with 100% battery health and the phone was like new condition. Again why pay the extra to be the first owner?

[@miguelburgos972]

If you really think that the argument "you can have apple products for a good price, you only need to buy 5 years old, refurbished products!" is a good argument, you are insane.

[@TailosiveTech]

Most Apple users have 5 year old products anyway

[@artic9993]

I just bought an iphone 12 mini refurbished on amazon for 300, definitely worth it

[@Erdadler]

The moment you really watch the video on your iPhone 14 Pro Max 1 TB! 😂

[@mypradasatthecleanerss]

My 2 pence-Apple Certified Refurbished is the only way to go. You can get some great deals and you don’t have to compromise on quality one bit. Amazon I don’t trust to sell me a good refurb.

[@markbennett6658]

It’s definitely not necessary to spend a fortune to be in Apple’s ecosystem and leaning into the durability and updatability of the key items is one way of keeping your spend down. I have iPhone XR, Apple Watch Series 2 and a 2018 iPad Pro from Amazon Renewed. I disagree with Drew about the iPad. It’s a perfect device for home use unless you need to do serious productive or work stuff. I watch nearly all my KZbin on mine. Otherwise I have 3 very affordable HomePod Minis and several AirTags. Otherwise I go third party for stuff like cables and Watch bands and Chinese clone for AirPods Pro and Apple Pencil 2. Both trick iOS into thinking they are legit and have the majority of the functionality of the genuine items at a fraction of the price. For light and occasional usage why pay more?

[@cherkas009]

don't get the Apple watch SE it doesn't have always on display

[@SN1PSRT]

In PlugTech (used diveces but look and feel like new) Iphone 12 (64) 400$ Airpods (2nd gen) 80-100$ Apple watch seires 4 or SE 150-200$ Total: 700$ max

[@tejasraman6913]

Plug is a total scam. Don't buy there

[@SN1PSRT]

@@tejasraman6913 bro it is not

[@lamarcabrian]

6:37 will you review the Pixel Watch and the Pixel 7 and/or 7 Pro?

[@TailosiveTech]

No

[@tonynguyen6461]

My iPad replaces my phone when I’m home, for streaming, messaging, web browsing, sometimes gaming and reading

[@rumblingend8443]

Imo Apple Watches will always be too expensive for what they do

[@leonardkim8631]

Totally agree on the point about iPad. Prefer my Macbook air!

[@dynomytegamez7995]

I have the XR right now I plan to upgrade to the the 14 pro

[@BaconFaceMcGee]

I have a iPad Mini 2 and 5, iPhone 5s, 7, SE 3, and an Apple Watch Series 2. I don’t live far from Lawrence, Kansas.

[@rebel2809]

fr begging to get your home invaded

[@BaconFaceMcGee]

@@rebel2809 You’d have to find it first.

[@beazdakid1988]

I got my apple ecosystem with help some gifts and i bought some. 1. iPhone 12 Pro Max no need to upgrade 2. Apple Watch Series 7 just got it love it over the 4 3. iPad Pro M1 2021 love it amazing tablet. 4. AirPods Pro 2nd gen I got them as a Xmas gift. Best headphones so far I’ve ever worn. 5. Apple TV 4K 2021 and 2017 one in living room and one in our bedroom. 6. 2 HomePod minis. 7. AirTags 8. Apple Pencil. 2nd gen I need a MacBook Air and I will be in the complete ecosystem it’s amazing. And it can be improved but j can’t imagine life without it

[@ChaseFrances]

I got my iphone 12 for a good price, my ipod touch was a birthday gift, I initially had an ipad mini 4 for uni but traded that in for a pretty good discount on an ipad 8th gen, I just treated myself to airpod 3s because my first airpods died ages ago and I held off on replacing them for so long, and recently I got a refurbished macbook air m1. I'm looking into getting an apple watch se at some point but I keep not doing it lol, my sister used to have an apple watch ages ago and she didn't like it but I think hers was the 2 or 3, it was a much older one but I've never had a smart watch before so I'm hesitant about it lol. I just like apple a lot, I'm not even sure how it happened haha

[@marvoinfo]

Just wait for sales and you can get every low end apple product new for a decent price $80 and up.

[@GoLions67]

The best blue on a iphone! Lol next to Pacific

[@Alvin-Nukman]

Watching this in my beloved Xr 😅