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It?s unlikely the iPhone SE will inspire round-the-block lineups when it goes on sale March 31. After all, it looks uncannily like the iPhone 5S, and doesn?t take any technological leaps forward. But when it comes to a starter phone for your kids, you don?t necessarily want revolutionary. By offering much the same hardware and processing power as the iPhone 6S for $330 less (and you might be able to get the 16GB version for as little as $100 with a plan), this pocket-sized device offers real competition for the mid-level Android phones. The price alone makes it an attractive option if you?re looking for a device for your tween or teen (or you).
My nine- and 11-year-old played around with the iPhone SE this past weekend and loved it (though keep in mind they?re digital natives with strictly enforced screen-time limits and once resorted to making faux phones to play imaginary Minecraft). Here?s what they thought. The smaller size is a big plus
A little bit longer, a little bit skinnier and noticeably lighter (just 113 grams) than the iPhone 5C, the SE is easy for smaller hands to hold. My guys found it less awkward to type, swipe and tap than on larger phones. (Even so, a grippy case is still a must with kids to lower the incredibly high odds of them dropping any handheld device. The SE is the same size as an iPhone 5, so you might already have a case around the house.
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