AirPods Launch in Stores Next Week as Online Delivery Estimates Quickly Lengthening

[MacRumors]

Apple has announced AirPods will be available for purchase at Apple Stores, authorized resellers, and select carriers next week, providing customers who did not quickly pre-order with a chance to buy the wireless earphones before the end of the year. Apple said stores will receive "regular AirPods shipments."

AirPods launched on Apple's website earlier today for $159. The all-new wireless earphones had an initial delivery estimate of around December 21 for many customers in the United States, but that date quickly slipped, and Apple is now quoting "4 weeks" for orders yet to be placed on its U.S. storefront.

AirPods are also estimated to ship in 4 weeks in Canada, where they are priced at $219. In Australia ($229) and the United Kingdom (£159), customers can still get earlier December 19 delivery as of the time this article was published. In Singapore, customers can get AirPods delivered by December 22 for $238.

In the Eurozone, AirPods cost €179. In Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the Netherlands, customers face a two-week wait for AirPods. Sweden, Denmark, Norway, and Japan also have 2-week estimates. In Hong Kong, it is 4 weeks. AirPods are available in more than 100 countries overall.

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[patseguin]

I can't even fathom why anyone would want these. Normal earbuds fall out of my ears with the slightest movement and these appear just as bad.

 

[andy.ringwood]

Apple must've allocated similar numbers of AirPods to all countries and as the UK is a lot smaller than the US, there are still some left, hence the 19th delivery date.
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I can't even fathom why anyone would want these. Normal earbuds fall out of my ears with the slightest movement and these appear just as bad.

All depends on the ear canal! I can do all sorts with my current EarPods so AirPods will be the same.

 

[needfx]

OMG OMG OMG OMG
can't wait to get ahold of a pair!!

 

[michial]

Mine coming on Dec 21.

 

[TigerWoodsIV]

I can't even fathom why anyone would want these. Normal earbuds fall out of my ears with the slightest movement and these appear just as bad.

To be fair, a lot of that is the cord. Also to be fair, I have no idea why anyone would want these even if they don't fall out super easily.

 

[44267547]

I can't even fathom why anyone would want these. Normal earbuds fall out of my ears with the slightest movement and these appear just as bad.

All anecdotal information you stated, based off your experience and these can't Be classified as "Bad" until you try them first. And yes, plenty of customers want these, hence they are booked out past Mid January.

 

[blinkytoo]

iHat™®
If Apple made hats they would all be size 7-1/4, because that is the perfect size. It would not have a bill in front because Apple thought you didn't need it. If it didn't fit, you would buy it anyway because Apple knows what you want.

 

[Jaekae]

I can't even fathom why anyone would want these. Normal earbuds fall out of my ears with the slightest movement and these appear just as bad.

depends on the shape of the ears ppl have, my apple earpods never fallen out, and i used those since iphone 3. Ordered my airpods now and get them after new years

 

[HobeSoundDarryl]

To be fair, a lot of that is the cord. Also to be fair, I have no idea why anyone would want these even if they don't fall out super easily.

To also be fair, when the cord causes one fall out it also "catches" it. In the cord-free version, when one falls out, it's going to keep on falling. Personally, when it comes to this particular issue, I'm not sure which is better in day-to-day realities.

 

[rrodenbu]

Don't worry...there are some over on eBay for over $1000

 

[Sirious]

19th! Couldn't be more excited

 

[HobeSoundDarryl]

If Apple made hats, iHat™®, they would all be size 7-1/4, because that is the perfect size. If it didn't fit, you would buy it anyway because Apple knows what you want.

And your head would be wrong if you complained about it.

Then, you'd be a troll if you persisted.

 

[CausticSoda]

The usual undersupply "trick"...

 

[TigerWoodsIV]

To also be fair, when the cord causes one fall out it also "catches" it. In the cord-free version, when one falls out, it's going to keep on falling. Personally, when it comes to this particular issue, I'm not sure which is better in day-to-day realities.

Yeah, oh well, don't have to worry about it since I won't be getting them.

 

[blacktape242]

sucks, i was going to order but since shipping has slipped so far i don't want to anymore hahaha

 

[Macalway]

I can't even fathom why anyone would want these. Normal earbuds fall out of my ears with the slightest movement and these appear just as bad.

Not all ears are created equal sax man.

 

[Born Again]

so people think tooth brushes in their ears look good?

okay then..

 

[The Barron]

Apple figures everybody wants to rock the fashion world with the broken Q Tip look hanging from the ears. Oh yeah!

 

[gim]

They don't fall out because of how someone's ear canal is shaped. They fall out because it's a typical Apple product, that emphasizes design over function. This slippery white plastic is a joke, but why use silicone like all the other in-ear headphones. Takes courage to sell such a ridiculous product for 179€.

 

[Will.O.Bie]

I can't even fathom why anyone would want these. Normal earbuds fall out of my ears with the slightest movement and these appear just as bad.

Because it has the wires that are pulling on the earphones constantly. If you had something that small tethered to something that, during the course of the day, could be pulled out accidentally is because of the wires. I've refused to use the earphones that come with the phone because of that reason, but they fit in my ear perfectly. You know that old saying "Try it out first before you knock it..."

 

[Macalway]

Yes it's all about how you look.

 

[Fall Under Cerulean Kites]

I can't even fathom why anyone would want these. Normal earbuds fall out of my ears with the slightest movement and these appear just as bad.

It’s been theorized that the reason they fall out of your ears is the constant pressure from the cords. I’ve watched numerous videos and read many reviews. Not one has stated they fall out of your ears. Actually, quite the contrary.

But, YMMV

 

[Macalway]

Because it has the wires that are pulling on the earphones constantly. If you had something that small tethered to something that, during the course of the day, could be pulled out accidentally is because of the wires. You know of that old saying "Try it out first before you knock it..."

this.

Need to see. Could be cool. Point is: wires suck badly.

 

[intofx]

I can't even fathom why anyone would want these. Normal earbuds fall out of my ears with the slightest movement and these appear just as bad.

7 Billion people in the world and you can't wrap your head around why some would want these based only on your personal experience. You need to expand your mind.