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AirPods Pro Launching on October 30 for $249
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Would you reconsider if they were named Apple AP-1000XM3/B ?
Really? REALLY? Airpods are the most popular earbuds on the planet now and you think Apple has no idea what they're doing do ya?
For Apple "Pro" has always meant that the device has a much more advanced feature set than the non-Pro. The differences between the MacBook Air and the MacBook Pro are pretty obvious and the differences in feature set between the AirPods and the AirPods Pro are just as obvious.
But, we all know how it is. We have to first go through page and pages and pages of "It's ugly!" and "It's not Pro!" and "Why would I pay so much for this ugly non-Pro thing from Apple!?!?!" posts so go off. Let's get it all out.
I got the power beats pro and their battery life is far better than these for the same price. These seem like Powerbeats with less battery.
I like my AirPods as well, they just don't stay in my ears well. Maybe when the price drops I will give these a shot.
I like my AirPods as well, they just don't stay in my ears well. Maybe when the price drops I will give these a shot.
In Apple marketing the PRO means its the best product for its lineup
Airpods pro are the best from airpods lineup
Macbook pro is the best from macbook lineup
Imac pro the best from imac lineup
Mac pro the best of the macs
Also for the ipads and iphone
Jesus christ nobody understand this even in late 2019?!
Airpods pro are the best from airpods lineup
Macbook pro is the best from macbook lineup
Imac pro the best from imac lineup
Mac pro the best of the macs
Also for the ipads and iphone
Jesus christ nobody understand this even in late 2019?!
I think ”pro” just means the best of the best. People need to get over themselves with the naming scheme, it’s just a name.
but but but
What makes a MacBook Pro more of a pro than the MacBook? Better display, better speakers, better performance, exclusive features. What makes an iPad Pro more of a pro than an iPad? Better display, better speakers, better camera, better design, exclusive features. What makes an iPhone Pro more of a pro than an iPhone? Better display, better battery, better design, better glass, better water resistance (well used to), exclusive features. What makes the AirPods Pro better than the Airpods? Better sound, better design, exclusive features, such as noise cancellation, customizable fit, sound being adapted like HomePods, force press to turn on transparency mode, water resistant, etc
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The value approach would be to make wireless charging standard at $149, instead of the stacking approach where it is simply added to the bottom of the stack.
The XR being sold as a cheaper alternative to the 11 is also a form of price stacking, designed to entice consumers with a lower point of entry, after which they see the missing features and end up looking further down the stack to the 11. There is clearly a lot to justify that $100 difference, so for the price stacking strategy to work it was decided to not lower the price of the older generation iPhones any further than $100, otherwise the top of the stack has too much value and fewer consumers will be looking further down.
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Love how no one has read the tech packed into these yet scoffing at the price. Adaptive continuous EQ and noise cancelling. But but ...but.....the PRIIIIICEE?!?!?!?!?! WAHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!
Technically this applies to any form of insurance whatsoever... home, auto, life, etc. No insurance provider on the planet sells insurance at a loss. But it still serves a purpose. But generally, the cheaper the covered item is to replace, the more people are willing to accept the statistical odds of failure.
Same. But I do eagerly want to pull the trigger right now to purchase these. But I do have a feeling these will have astounding reviews across the board, especially with the sound improvements and they have more of a minimalistic design which looks awesome.
Must_resist_hitting_order_button...😁
Very interested if the new Airpods sound different from the old ones. My guess is that the silicone/rubber seal does the most for sound improvement.
To be fair, they've been only white since 2001. Doubt that will change in the near future.
Cuz you need them for noise cancellation. The regular AirPods still exist I’m pretty sure.
I suppose what’s lacking is a reason to buy these if you’re already using airpods and battery is still decent.
And yet I just did to try them out. Lol.
Just buy them, then return if you don’t like them. I would feel pretty bummed if they become out of stock for the rest of this year because they are really popular.