Or maybe we could not buy them until Apple figures out a way to easily screw in new battery replacements...
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Or maybe we could not buy them until Apple figures out a way to easily screw in new battery replacements...
Well, they supposedly come in three different sizes in the box, so unless the others are attached to two "spare" pairs of L/R AirPods, and you simply keep the one pair that fits and throw away the two pairs of AirPods that don't fit... I'm gonna guess the tips are removable.
If I don’t like them, I’ll return them. I’m sure I’ll keep them, these will address my main issue with AirPods, lack of noise isolation/cancellation.
95% of their usage will be for podcasts and calls, for which any AirPods are better than adequate in sound quality terms. Rarely listen to music outside of gym (where I don’t use AirPods) and at home via a quality sound system.
Price is price, if you don’t like it, don’t buy them. Moaning about the price of Apple gear is as redundant as moaning about the Pro naming, it’s been done a million times and is so very very boring.
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NC was pretty poor compare to in ear BOSE, and even audio sound wasn't as good as larger CANS,, I GET that but it was noticable. The other thing was the UI/touch experience was very unpredictable to do even the SIMPLEST of tasks. I really want a wireless NC version of headphones to use on flights. Well see Thursday if the Apple ones are up to the task.
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The naming is odd, AirPod Plus would have been good enough AFAIK.
Thanks! But i just ordered the green to match my green iphone pro. 😉
This has been an expensive week for me. Friday I bought new iPhone 11 Pros for my wife and I. And now these today. I love my v1 airpods and since I've had them I've said if they release ones that are in-ear with noise cancelling I would buy without hesitation. I was not wrong. Can't wait until Thu... Going to have be more frugal in November though.
Personally, I'd wait on any/all of the following:
1. A deal down the line, likely from any manner of the third parties that will sell them (BB, Costco, Online places)
2. Some actual reviews
3. The Apple (and other) holiday extended return windows to start so you can give them a true 6+ week test and ensure something this expensive is worth it for your usage, your ears, etc.
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Or even AirPods NC
Honestly that's a feature that is no doubt expensive and being forced on many users who perhaps just need the different fit and tip options that are offered here.
1. A deal down the line, likely from any manner of the third parties that will sell them (BB, Costco, Online places)
2. Some actual reviews
3. The Apple (and other) holiday extended return windows to start so you can give them a true 6+ week test and ensure something this expensive is worth it for your usage, your ears, etc.
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The "business" environment that is..
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Or even AirPods NC
Honestly that's a feature that is no doubt expensive and being forced on many users who perhaps just need the different fit and tip options that are offered here.
I love the people posting “if they actually stay in my ears, I’ll pay the extra $100”. Wow, you people amaze me.
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Was ready to finally buy $150 overpriced airpods now that they have rubber tips and can seal.
$250? No.
$250? No.
whats strange is this obsession with the looks of something that goes inside your ear.
I‘m always amused by people who are so judgmental as if it’s any of their business how other people spend their money.
Just because you think something is too expensive doesn’t mean it’s overpriced it just means it’s too expensive for you.
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No one has claimed that pro ever meant “for the professional”
That's exactly me in a nutshell... I couldn't compare the in-ear Sony's at the trade show (IFA in Berlin last month); and actually lamented buying the XM3 over-ears. Now that I hear your comparison, I don't mind that I kept the large Sony's. AND since I did want NC for flights; I did order the new AirPod Pro today. Will try out flying to Vegas (to give a stock market speech; and I'll mention this product which I suspect will be good).. next week.These
Sony WF-1000XM3 Industry Leading Noise Canceling Truly Wireless Earbuds Headset/Headphones with Alexa Voice Control And Mic For Phone Call, Silver
Freedom perfected in a truly wireless design, with industry leading noise canceling powered by Sony’s proprietary HD Noise Canceling Processor QN1e. Form meets function with up to 24 total hours of battery life with quick charging, touchpad controls, premium sound quality, and smart features like...www.amazon.com
NC was pretty poor compare to in ear BOSE, and even audio sound wasn't as good as larger CANS,, I GET that but it was noticable. The other thing was the UI/touch experience was very unpredictable to do even the SIMPLEST of tasks. I really want a wireless NC version of headphones to use on flights. Well see Thursday if the Apple ones are up to the task.
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My AirPods have always fit perfectly and don’t fall out. Much better than the wired version. maybe they don’t work for some people, but half the people in my gym have AirPods, love them and they don’t fall out
That sounds like a stretch for a device without a screen
Pro was first used on the Macbooks to distinguish between the polycarbonate MacBooks and the aluminium models which were MacBooks Pros in the mid 2000’s when the naming of the notebooks switched from iBooks and PowerBooks to reflect the switch from Power PC CPUs to Intel.
So the term used to actually mean professional back in the day. There was a clear distinction between the MacBooks and the Pro models. Pro models had much more powerful hardware for professionals.
The way Apple is just applying it to everything now is stupid. If they are trying to bring some cohesion to the product line they could have come up with something a lot better. There’s no such thing as a pro phone or pro earphones. iPad you can maybe understand because it’s leaning more toward being a laptop replacement and the Pro distinction makes more sense.
Jabra's DO have NC. They also have hear through if/when you need it (talking about the Active 65t model). I love mine.
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And it doesn't matter because Apple is gonna sell a s*** ton of them anyway even though the tiny corner of the world in Macrumors is mad because it doesn't include every possible feature at a price point of $3 like they wanted.
And it doesn't matter because Apple is gonna sell a s*** ton of them anyway even though the tiny corner of the world in Macrumors is mad because it doesn't include every possible feature at a price point of $3 like they wanted.
They fit fine for most people, stop being so condensending. If you don't like them, don't buy them. Those of us who did buy them are spending our own money how we see fit.
If you knew anything about headphones you'd realize active noise cancelling ear buds usually go for $300 - $350, these are a bargain.
Had no interest in them at first, being noise canceling - I like to be able to hear around me and hate sealing the world out.
Then I saw these can run in both noise canceling and non-noise canceling mode, and I'm intrigued.
People complaining about price will end up being blown away like ALWAYS. Whine whine whine then OMG THIS IS AMAZING TOTALLY WORTH IT!
All that said, I'm a stubborn gen 1 holdout until there is a volume control touch slider on the Airpods themselves.
Then I saw these can run in both noise canceling and non-noise canceling mode, and I'm intrigued.
People complaining about price will end up being blown away like ALWAYS. Whine whine whine then OMG THIS IS AMAZING TOTALLY WORTH IT!
All that said, I'm a stubborn gen 1 holdout until there is a volume control touch slider on the Airpods themselves.