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AirPods Now Estimated to Ship in 6 Weeks
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But but but... you forgot the classic froth-worthy crowd pleaser that Apple is now intentionally withholding inventory for 6 weeks to stimulate demand! Wah...
I actually don't think there's any serious problem except manufacturing such small, complicated EarPods. None of the tech journalists who got a pair for testing saw any problem with them. It's a problem with volume manufacture.
Mine are coming on the 19th. I'm willing to sell them to any MacRumors member with guaranteed delivery before Christmas for the low low price of $2,499. I know, what a bargain.
(Just a joke, but mine are coming on the 19th and I'm super excited!)
(Just a joke, but mine are coming on the 19th and I'm super excited!)
But who is?
Plus, shouldn't I be?
I've invested a lot in Apple products for the past 7+ years. I have used iPhone for all of these years. My phone plan includes 4 iPhones because my entire family uses them.
If I'm not included in the target audience, then Apple really has messed up the product.
I'm not saying AirPods are/will be a failure. They aren't for me and I fail to understand any large audience who these are for who would actually invest in them; outside of unwise customers who were "bullied" into "needing" AirPods, the press, and Apple's dedicated enthusiasts.
EDIT: Clarification: I am willing to spend money on headphones I find worth the cost. $150 can be reasonable with the right features and sound quality. AirPods don't meet my personal requirements.
Problem is now for the frequent flyer. You still need to bring wired headphones for the entertainment package on the seat back.
someone might want to tell the dude in that video that you can get a pair of bluetooth headphones for next to nothing on amazon.
someone might want to tell the dude in that video that you can get a pair of bluetooth headphones for next to nothing on amazon.
I don't like Windows and I don't like Android so I wouldn't go to a forum that is discussing either of them as I've got no interest, so why is there so many Apple haters come onto macrumors just to slate anything Apple. Crazy.
Might was well order 2 pairs, since you don't know which one you are going to lose, this way you're prepared.
Why? I don't particularly like Buick automobiles. But I wouldn't get so worked up about the company that I'd want them to go bankrupt with thousands losing jobs as a result.
I'd simply choose to not consider Buick next time I'm looking for a car. Last thing I'd do is give a company, whether an automobile manufacture or tech company, the kind of power over my life to cause that kind of anger.
Most frequent flyers I've seen watch their own content on their own devices.
Delta uses a slightly different approach. They let everyone stream from the plane's library of entertainment over in-flight wifi for free. I haven't used it much, but it's been an option for a while.
The seatback screen is becoming less important, IMHO. All I use it for now is the moving-map, flight stats and turning the reading light on/off.
Hi I appreciate your point but your answer again illustrates mine that you are not apples target audience.
You pay a premium for Apple quality. Yes they have made some missteps but in the whole scheme of things they more often than other brands make quality durable products.
These headphones are no exception. They are a convenience. Small, light, good sound quality and wire free with more battery time than most competitors. You pay a premium for this (even though airpods are priced very competitively anyway in relation to other current brands. ).
If you don't think they are useful then don't buy them. But don't expect Apple to drop the price on these earphones just because you expect ultimate quality for $16
Gonna sit back and wait for guinea pigs to test the waters first
All the beta testers that happen to be tech bloggers are reporting a fantastic experience, with only very minor glitches.
This is exactly how I feel about multiple Apple products lately that I initially had an interest in but then lost interest when I found out I couldn't actually purchase them.
Apple has literally saved me thousands of $'s this year.
It energizes and gives those without power an audience and a (false) sense of strength and authority, and, along with that, a rush of internal fulfillment.
I bought a pair yesterday with a December 21st delivery date. I intended to keep them, but seeing how in-demand they are, I sold them on eBay last night for $299. I figure I can wait until 2017 to get a pair and see what fellow forum members have to say about them.
Hey siri, change track. Hey siri, change track.
That will get old after awhile. Hey siri, turn volume up, one more, one more..