Nah, that’s a bargain. HK$1,999 in Hong Kong.
btw USD249 is $325 Canadian, so it’s only C$4 more than we’re paying here is the States.
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AirPods Pro Launching on October 30 for $249
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btw USD249 is $325 Canadian, so it’s only C$4 more than we’re paying here is the States.
According to the article it will test the fit for you and tell you if you need to change the tips.
According to the article there is a "transparent mode" that makes sure you are aware of your environment.
According to these very forums, numerous people have screwed up their AirPods by sweating.
Says everyone who feels bad that they spent money on the old thing and can't really justify buying the new thing.
To everyone who is complaining about the price being too high - no one is forcing you to buy them!!! FFS
Yes, but usually the break is 5 days or a week between waves. I've never seen one day tiers.
No one has to force you to buy something for the price to be too high...
(NB I pre-ordered it).
I like this design better. The shorter stem with the slight angle are much more attractive. This is actually good for certain earrings that I wear.
BUT for $249, these need to be as good as my QC35ii in the noise canceling department. I know the sound won’t be the same which is fine, but if the big seller is NC, I need to see what these new AirPod Pros are really about.
Not bad though, I’ll be giving them a close look.
BUT for $249, these need to be as good as my QC35ii in the noise canceling department. I know the sound won’t be the same which is fine, but if the big seller is NC, I need to see what these new AirPod Pros are really about.
Not bad though, I’ll be giving them a close look.
These hit on everything except battery life. 4+ hours is plenty long at first, but the degradation worries me. My original AirPods are hardly usable anymore, lasting only about 30 minutes. Hopefully this is a different battery tech (looks like a button cell rather than cylindrical) that can survive more cycles, but this issue alone has me hesitating to buy.
I don’t follow. The current body ends right at the end of the war canal, how would the addition of a silicone tip not bridge that gap?
iPhone XR is $599. That's pretty good by Apple standards. Also the regular airpods still exist so...
Battery degradation will make you buy new ones every 3 years. Not sure it's worth shelling out $250
Yes, $50 more than the current ones with the qi charging case. And those are still priced too high. They should have just completely replaced the other models with this one in their price slot.
I'd like to see these down at a more competitive $150 price point.
It’s to trick stupid people into thinking they are buying something premium.
Because I work in a loud open office and need to focus all day by listening to music/radio shows.
If I take them off to charge, then I’m not able to listen to my content.
My PowerBeats 3 last over 12 hours on a charge. The PowerBeats Pro battery life is a bit less, but still acceptable to me.
Different needs. It’s ok.