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AirPods and Apple Watch Called 'Underpriced' to Bring New Users Into Apple Ecosystem
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IMO the Apple Watch kind of sucks anyway so they can't really price it too low for me.
Airpods? Meh.
Airpods? Meh.
But now you're assuming the point of going wireless is to not have to use the phone.
Anyway, in addition to using AirPods for 3 months, I used a moto hint for a year. For whatever reason, volume was never an issue. Just seems like another thing for people to complain about.
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Hmm, maybe if they were priced higher, the demand would be lower and shipping times would be shorter. But then that would lend credence to the suggestion that they're underpriced.
No, I made a conclusion.
I Concluded, and I don't think unfairly that for many people one of the predominant benefits of going wireless is to remove the need to have to go directly to the handset for many of the audio function. Hence, Apple's inclusion of touch interface for manipulation of some audio functions. This function includes volume control for music.
Also Judging from the users question about the potential issue that he could not change the volume in a call, also implied that that was a particular reason for his/her purchase of the wireless device, by stating that as a potential problem.
whether or not it's a legitimate problem. Maybe a bug in a unit or two. maybe a problem with his phone. could be anythign. All i'm pointing out, that the problem that was identified and asked about, did not receive a satisfactory response for the criteria set forth.
as for truth behind the volume problem, that I am not asking about. maybe he's just going deaf
I agree with the AirPods being under priced. I tried finding alternatives out there but all the others were not the same or they were nearly twice the cost.
The ease of use and how the units seamlessly transition from single earbud stereo to dual and back again is impressive even on Android phones.
Now if only they offered matte black ones and could solve my initial connection issues. They sometimes don't pair right away to my iPhone 6s plus. I have to go into Bluetooth settings and select them manually at times.
The watch I could care less about honestly.
The ease of use and how the units seamlessly transition from single earbud stereo to dual and back again is impressive even on Android phones.
Now if only they offered matte black ones and could solve my initial connection issues. They sometimes don't pair right away to my iPhone 6s plus. I have to go into Bluetooth settings and select them manually at times.
The watch I could care less about honestly.
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No, I made a conclusion.
I Concluded, and I don't think unfairly that for many people one of the predominant benefits of going wireless is to remove the need to have to go directly to the handset for many of the audio function. Hence, Apple's inclusion of touch interface for manipulation of some audio functions. This function includes volume control for music.
Also Judging from the users question about the potential issue that he could not change the volume in a call, also implied that that was a particular reason for his/her purchase of the wireless device, by stating that as a potential problem.
whether or not it's a legitimate problem. Maybe a bug in a unit or two. maybe a problem with his phone. could be anythign. All i'm pointing out, that the problem that was identified and asked about, did not receive a satisfactory response for the criteria set forth.
as for truth behind the volume problem, that I am not asking about. maybe he's just going deaf
I disagree. Not having to go to the device when using AirPods is not one of the main reasons for going wireless. Would be interesting to see feedback from actual users though.
Also, myself, I end up quickly adjusting volume via the watch or with Siri as needed. But even with using AirPods for several hours per day, volume has never been an issue. If it was, I don't think we'd see the sales we do now.
Having said that, would volume control on the AirPods themselves be nice? Of course. But along with people who are quick to complain, no one ever offers a solution. They're small, the surface area is quite small, really not feasible to have a volume control from tapping or swiping on the airpods themselves.
There are a crap load of wireless headphones that have volume control. A simple search on Amazon would find them. As for totally wireless, there are plenty of headsets that control volume too.
There is nothing wrong with using the buttons on the phone. But, if my phone is in a bag/purse/pocket, if I am driving, or if my hands are messy, being able to answer a phone call and adjust the volume right from the headset would be much more convenient. That is what I do now with my EarPods.
Also, Apple advertises the AirPods on their own website that the the user can answer a phone call and adjust the volume without touching the phone. What they don't say is that you cannot do those things together.
I wouldn't call what was recommended a solution. I would call it a work around, one that lessens some of the benefits of going wireless.
A solution, none of us here can truly offer. The SOLUTION to the issue (if it exists), is that it's likely a software bug, or something that can be added by software later. So Apple being informed is a good thing, so that, if it turns out to be hardware, can be fixed properly and added in v2.0. Or that in the next round of updates to iOS would be even better
so the "WOrk around" provided is just counter productive, and in the end reads very firmly as the direction is simply "you're using it wrong"
wow, is this an Ad for Apple?
Ok.. let's compare.. The Dash is waterproof, has a internal player, AND has 4 gigs over memory. SO guess what, it's more expensive but has more features!
It's like comparing a lower class Andriod device to an Iphone just based on price.... Macrumors should re-write this article comparing features.
Not their best article that's for sure!
Ok.. let's compare.. The Dash is waterproof, has a internal player, AND has 4 gigs over memory. SO guess what, it's more expensive but has more features!
It's like comparing a lower class Andriod device to an Iphone just based on price.... Macrumors should re-write this article comparing features.
Not their best article that's for sure!
And then Apple chased away any potential new customers (with the AirPods) because they're impossible to get. My local store is showing May availability now. Wonder how long they're planning to dangle that carrot before people give up and go buy a more expensive option simply because they can walk in to BestBuy today and get what they want.
http://thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-true-wireless-headphones/
Wirecutter recently did a review of the various wireless headphones out in the market. Here's what they had to say.
If your headphones can't even stay connected for any period of time, I think that pretty much negates any other advantages it may have.
You mean something like this?
I find people who make this claim have no problem keeping a similar device that is eight times larger next to their crotch.
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I'm in the US and I got my S3 frontier for $199.
http://thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-true-wireless-headphones/
Wirecutter recently did a review of the various wireless headphones out in the market. Here's what they had to say.
If your headphones can't even stay connected for any period of time, I think that pretty much negates any other advantages it may have.
You mean something like this?
It looks like it would take a while to memorize all of that. It doesn't look simple to me.
It seems like morse code would have been more efficient, and easier to remember.http://thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-true-wireless-headphones/
Wirecutter recently did a review of the various wireless headphones out in the market. Here's what they had to say.
If your headphones can't even stay connected for any period of time, I think that pretty much negates any other advantages it may have.
You mean something like this?
I thought the lack of volume control during a phone calll would've been a big deal for me but it really hasn't. If I need volume control during a call i find its no more than one adjustment per call on average. I'll just hit the keys on the phone, one small sacrifice for true wireless EarPods. The headphones are great man, get yourself a pair. They carry more bass than the standard EarPods, they sound pretty good, well balanced.
dam pretty cheap.. i should order s3 from us instead. but shipping cost.Where to order yeah.. Apple watch not attractive at all..
It's the carrier model. The only reason I did it was because changing my plan ended up being cheaper each month than sticking with what I had.
Which one? The first generation Shuffle was considered cheap but even there according to various estimates I could find on the web App,e had 35-40% profit margins. Can't imagine it was worse for later models. Apple literally never underprices their hardware even in situations when it might be a good idea to get market share like with Apple TV.
I agree. I actually wanted to buy some today. I don't really need them, but thought I'd give them a shot since I don't love my current Beats Bluetooth phones. Saw the six week wait and passed. Sale lost.
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I think you could make the case that they are competitively priced (especially compared to much of Apple's product line), but certainly not underpriced.
The only reason Apple took of was because of these competitive prices. Starting with iPhone for $200 (on contract). Then iPad for a surprising $500 (which many were speculating it would be >$1,000). And now the Apple watch and AirPods. Not underpriced. Not cheap. But affordable luxury at competitive pricing.
The only reason Apple took of was because of these competitive prices. Starting with iPhone for $200 (on contract). Then iPad for a surprising $500 (which many were speculating it would be >$1,000). And now the Apple watch and AirPods. Not underpriced. Not cheap. But affordable luxury at competitive pricing.