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AirPods Launch on Apple Store for $159 With December 21 Delivery
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Sure but it might make sense to sell these for all they are worth at a higher price point for now. After that launch Beatsx with BT5. Just a guess.
You don't fix a problem like that in days. Indeed, Gruber's "little birdies" said there were some problems in scaling up manufacturing at volume.
Everyone's ears are different so i'm sure your mileage will vary. You'll probably have to try them yourself and see. Good thing Apple has their two week return policy.
are these going to be available to buy off the shelf at an apple store or apple.com only for a bit?
sorry didn't read this whole thread,
sorry didn't read this whole thread,
Finally! I just ordered mine with a 21st delivery date. Couldn't have come at a better time though as I just bought the Beats solo 3s and the w1 chip is really amazing. I can walk all over the house without loosing a connection or cutting in and out. battery life is great too. Im looking forward to these though for working out and just when I don't want to wear cans
Looking forward to all the joggers slowly crawling around in the park, looking for the AirBud that fell out of their ear…
I'm not a fanatic over either, I just think the avatar is funny.
If Google came up with them and sold them for this price I'd say the same thing. If they sold them for £20 I'd consider buying them.
Same as earpods always been but without the wire thats always in the way or get tangled etc.. only thing thats lacking is batterytime, but even that is industry leading
Pretty much all of the different reviewers who had just the very early version had very positive things to say about them if that makes any difference.
For the difference in price you guys deserve to be at the front of the queue. Enjoy.
We sure should. These should be priced at £129. They've included a £30 'Brexit' surcharge.
Poor exchange rate and VAT included in the UK (sales tax not included in the US price) makes this about right:
$159 = £124.95
£124.95 * 1.2 (VAT) = £149.94
So a bit more expensive but not a lot
I wasn't bothered about these when they were announced, but decided to get some and see how they work out
After years of owning iPhones and never once using the supplied ear-phones, I tried the ones that came with my iPhone 7... didn't get on with them at all. Didn't seem to fit snugly or drown out background noise... very bass-light for my tastes and just generally not something I could get along with. Sadly, I suspect these Airpods will have the same fit and overall (for my own liking) under-performing sound - so I'll be giving these a miss. Shame really, as the tech greatly appeals to me.
It would be nice if Apple had earphones that can take Comply 3rd party ear buds - my preferred type.
It would be nice if Apple had earphones that can take Comply 3rd party ear buds - my preferred type.
Ordered mine, scheduled delivery for Dec 21st! I was 45 minutes late jumping on this, Apple must be planning to have a decent amount in stock.
Little shock people are ordering so fast and not waiting for the reviews and battery life. Read on the website up to 24 hours on a charge or 5 hours of using them. Seems little low.
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They should be available in stores but how many and when are still to be seen.
