A Flagship for $250!...with a trade-in... ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
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The episode covers multiple flagship device launches and notable hardware stories from late 2018, starting with OnePlus 6T details revealed in New York City. The host highlights the in-screen fingerprint reader, the removal of the headphone jack, and the aggressive pricing as a flagship option at 549 dollars, with a trade-in offer that can slash 300 dollars for certain devices when you’re with T-Mobile. The segment emphasizes the implications of these changes on accessibility, market competition, and consumer choice, including a humorous aside about people frantically grabbing units in Times Square. The piece then shifts to Red’s hydrogen one, noting the long in-development cycle, the high price of around 1300 dollars, and the company’s attempt to differentiate with holographic 3D capabilities, while still setting expectations about real-world availability. Finally, the host ties in other contemporaneous tech news such as the PlayStation Classic lineup, NAND flash price trends, Bethesda’s Fallout 76 microtransactions stance, Google Play Pass rumors, and ongoing PC vs console debates, threading a throughline about price, feature trade-offs, and consumer reception across devices and platforms.
Topics · technology · consumer-electronics · gaming · mobile-phones
Questions answered
- What makes the OnePlus 6T a compelling option for buyers in late 2018, and how does the trade-in program affect its affordability?
- The OnePlus 6T offers an in-screen fingerprint reader, a reduced price point for flagship hardware starting at 549 USD, and a trade-in program with up to 300 USD off for specific older devices when purchased through T-Mobile, making it more affordable for new buyers.
- Why is the Red Hydrogen One considered a premium device, and what are the expectations around its launch?
- The Red Hydrogen One is positioned as a premium phone with holographic 3D capabilities and a high price of about 1300 USD. Despite delays, the launch is framed as an attempt to differentiate in a crowded high-end market, with expectations hinging on real-world performance and availability.