I think your superiority complex is over-whelming you. Being you suggested I skipped over your previous messages, involved with the other forum member you were originally quoted on. Listed below are my qualms with your post(s).
Can you cut the BS?
1.
Inline controls-If you're referring to actual physical controls, then no, these rely strictly On Siri or the iPhone. Perhaps through future software updates, the controls could be controlled through different taps, in the same manner you would activate Siri.
There is no reason to believe Apple is going to bring new features via software updates. Having to rely on voice commands to control your audio is simply terrible. Period.
2. "
Allegedly sound just a touch better than the ones Apple gives away with the iPhone." -
This statement is Anecdotal at best. Another forum member on Macrumors,
@LVdustin had the opportunity to test the Airpods and stated the sound was far better than the wired EarPods. Also, if you search for his posts, he also displays a picture that he has them in his possession.
That being said, please provide a source for where these sound "Just a touch better." I would be interesting in reading where it states this or who stated this.
I've watched every single AirPods review on YouTube. I've also read all the major ones (which are in fairness brief reviews of pre-production models). In no review on YouTube or online did anyone state these sound amazing. Essentially they range between 'they sound like the earpods that come with the iPhone' to 'they do sound better but it's not amazing'. My safe guess is that the AirPods cannot compete with the audio quality provided by top of the line wireless headphones by JayBirds, Bose, JLab, Beats, and the rest, that fall in the same price range.
3.
Hard plastic in your ear- Yes, we all know these are plastic. It's not a surprise. Some and myself included, find the wired EarPods are very comfortable, being every one is different. So what's your point besides these are made of plastic? That their they are uncomfortable? If you don't like "Hard plastic", then don't buy them. Otherwise, I'm confident these will still sell well, regardless of this irrelevant "Hard plastic" point.
Fit and sales are two totally different matters. If you can deal with previous hard plastic headphones, then God bless you. It's a very common complaint that hard plastic earbuds simply do not feel good in your ear over time. Ever notice that just about every wireless headphone is comprised of tips that are either silicone or foam? There are two obvious reasons for that. 1. They simply feel more comfortable in your ears. And 2. They block out sound. Something the AirPods don't address.
Do I think the AirPods will sell well? I think there is an audience that needs wireless headphones for activities that won't make you sweat hard or at all. And these headphones are made by Apple. So yes, I expect customers will be excited at first. Let's see how the reviews pan out and how customers feel about no inline controls before declaring these are for sure a hit. I'm skeptical in the long run. Perhaps if a future AirPod model can also let you control volume and tracks through gestures then yes, I'd be more optimistic about their success.
As far as the water/sweat resistance, I think it's fair to say these will hold well with sweat, being I use the Earpods for working out and never had an issue with sweat. Water resistance is another story Yes, I understand these have not been specifically rated, at least from my studies.
Consider yourself lucky. It's common sense that headphones that offer no protection towards sweat or water are going to be in danger of damage during use of activity. It's the very reason all the major wireless players make a point to make their wireless headphones possess these features. Notice how Apple doesn't show someone working out with these things on their product page? There is a reason for that. If sweat damages your AirPods you are SOL. The competition offers you peace of mind. I want that when I'm working out 5 days a week and sweating through my time at the gym.
Lastly, this is a forum full of internet strangers discussing tech. None of these forum members are my "Friends." And no, nothing is ironic about your previous post or this one for that matter.
It is ironic in that you state the forum member debunked everything when in reality they did not and in fact straight up tried to tell me that their AirPods are water and sweat resistant. Did you even bother to read that part? So yes, it's ironic that you cheer on a fellow member that just spews out falsehoods to build his argument against me.
