The current EarPods don't stay in my ears during normal activity unless I put little foam covers on the pods (like headphones used to come with back in the day). I would like to give these a try, but it appears that the tolerance inside the case won't allow for the AirPods to be stored with anything like that around the pod end, and you can't just apply and remove those foam things all the time. I'll have to hold out for Airpods+ with Wings.
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AirPods Launch on Apple Store for $159 With December 21 Delivery
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It's only different if you are buying them from the UK with an inferior currency. Pennies to me. I will enjoy!
Some people have had review units since September. John Gruber talked about them on his most recent podcast and stated it's his favorite Apple product in a long time. As for the Airpods slipping out of ears, I'm sure that's more related to the user's ear shape, but there's this as food for thought.
Enjoy carrying your headphone carrying case with you everywhere you go... Enjoy keeping track of it... Enjoy dealing with people stealing it... Enjoy spending $130 extra to deal with the worst problem on the planet - a cord.
First world problems...
I already have a Bluetooth set for exercising (plantronics back beat), but I wouldn't get these anyway, for the sole reason that it requires Siri commands to pause/play music.
Just placed an order for mine. I am WAYYY excited to get these for x-mas!! Was not expecting this. Thanks secret santa named Tim.
I will indeed, thanks for your concern though. If people are able to steal air pods from a 6'9 guy then there must have a great reach
Apple stock has just popped up! I wonder why?
If the delay was software, they might have plenty of units, due to two extra months time to make 'em..
If the delay was software, they might have plenty of units, due to two extra months time to make 'em..
Apples pricing has been pretty bad lately but in this case they are on par with what high end bluetooth headphones go for in the market. if you compare with jaybirds, bragi, samsung gear icon, Bose, etc... they are all in the same price range or higher.... now whether you consider the airpods high end that's a different story then you're getting down to personal preference.
UK price includes import duties and taxes, US price does not. The price is actually a little less in the UK when you factor in all this and the current exchange rates.
If you are that clumsy then get an AirPod strap.
The AirPod case provides up to 24 hours of charge. A fifteen minute charge in the case allows for three hours of AirPod use.
And now the "my company would ever do such a terrible job" CEO's can inhale and order away. Followed by the "Steve would never...." arm chair supply chain gurus.
The extra money is the cost for the price of true freedom and democracy, and to avoid living under the presidency of a Trump.
And their record breaking earnings and margins totally back you up on that.
