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Anybody see any shipping movement on New Powerbeats?
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Ordered from B&H thinking they would get here at a reasonable time since they started their preorder before Apple. More than 10 days later and they don’t know when they were going to get them. They also returned my money to my credit card. I cancelled and ordered from Apple hoping to see them in 3 weeks.
Good luck! When I’m preordering something like this, I usually like to go straight to the source. Best Buy would be my only other option mainly because I’ve had a good experience with them before.
:01 – gadgetfreaky – delivered 5/11
:01 – jags828 – delivered 5/11
:01 – obargy – delivered 5/13
:01 – ChrisTX – delivered 5/13
:03 – drew0020 – delivered 5/13
:04 - aloper - Delivered 5/13/19
:05 – euvnarib – delivered 5/10
:16 – barf1312184 – delivered 5/13 or 14
:22 – onemike – shipped 5/13, arriving 5/15
:25 – qtrim – preparing to ship 5/13
:30 – frankieg889d – preparing to ship 5/14
:37 – sxsilverman – processing hell as of 5/13
:41 – edlex – shipped 5/13, arriving 5/15
:45 – penajmz – preparing to ship 5/14
:47 – riff-raff – shipped notification 5/13 at 8:45 pm pst & arriving 5/14 per fedex (apple said 5/15)
My shipment is originating in Rialto, CA which is only 82 miles from my house which likely explains the next day delivery. Seems like Apple might have shipped batches to various processing centers to improve delivery times, but that's just a guess.
Do these suffer from the annoyance of having the rubber tips fall off, like they did on the Powerbeats 3? I can't tell you how many times (i) one of the rubber tips would fall off in the middle of a trip, never to be found again, or (ii) i'd just wear them without rubber tips at all, and I'd look ghetto level x1000.
[doublepost=1557854134][/doublepost]Hmmm, Just checked my order - my status has changed to "preparing to ship". I didn't get an email notification or anything - is that normal? Perhaps you only get notified when they ship? I ordered a little after 8 AM PST.
Let me put it this way, it took a little effort to get the stock tips off, so I could put the Comply tips on...Same with removing the Comply tips...I thought I might tear them, just getting them off. Who knows long term, if they will hold up, but right now, I have no concerns about them falling off...
Apple will email you once it actually ships, with tracking info, etc.
Thanks aloper - I just placed my order for comply sports tips via amazon prime. Haven't even heard of Comply, but they seem to get rave reviews - so i pulled the trigger. They'll likely get here before my powerbeats pro!
I tried pulling the stock tips off and couldn’t do it and didn’t want to damage anything. Will try again later.
And mine was ordered 3 minutes after pre-order time and delivered on 5/10.
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Don't play with my emotions! (I just looked on my porch - massively disappointed now)
[doublepost=1557859318][/doublepost]There IS still a chance they come today right??
Don't play with my emotions! (I just looked on my porch - massively disappointed now)
[doublepost=1557859318][/doublepost]There IS still a chance they come today right??
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Hahaha sorry. I mean without checking ur shipping company. I’m sure they will send an email
Received mine today. Was ordered 5/3 within the hour of launch. I can't remember exactly. Had a delivery date of 5/14 - 5/21 like many. Did not choose expedited shipping. Used them to practice hitting balls at the driving range. Very light and comfortable. Great sound. I have Jabra's 65t's, Bose Soundsport Free's and airpod 1. So far I think I like these best. The Jabra's have been my go to's for working out but sometimes give me ear fatigue. None at all with the Powerbeats. I will still use my Airpod's for most of my phone talking due to ease of use. But the PB's will definitely be in the gym bag.
Got an update that my amazon preorder would’ve arrived on the 21st. Going to cancel that as nobody locally that I know wants to by a pair and my pair I ordered through Apple will arrive tomorrow.
Maybe times will speed up and availability.
Maybe times will speed up and availability.
Ya that’s what I did yesterday. Just taking my chances. If they become in stock for walks in then I will cancel
Sorry, a family member came through last minute and claimed them after I posted. I already got charged so hopefully things will speed up for everyone. Can’t wait to receive mine and test out
I received my Powerbeats Pro on Monday. I have the Airpods 2 with the wireless case and think they are really good. I definitely like the look of the Powerbeats Pro but they are heavier and not as quick to fit in the ear as the AirPods. The case is way too big. I’ve worked out hard (weights, interval, 10 mile run, etc) with the first and now second generation Airpods and never had any issue with them falling out, etc.
For sound quality I think it’s closer than I thought after the initial reviews. The Powerbeats Pro definitely seal the ear better but I’m honestly not sure if they sound much better. Most of my music is streaming which in and of itself is low quality sound.
I think the best selling point of the Pro is the 9 hour battery, but I’ve never had an issue with Airpods since I started using them in 2016 and the lack of wireless charging feels like a step back in time.
Just some initial thoughts.
For sound quality I think it’s closer than I thought after the initial reviews. The Powerbeats Pro definitely seal the ear better but I’m honestly not sure if they sound much better. Most of my music is streaming which in and of itself is low quality sound.
I think the best selling point of the Pro is the 9 hour battery, but I’ve never had an issue with Airpods since I started using them in 2016 and the lack of wireless charging feels like a step back in time.
Just some initial thoughts.
I feel like most people would carry the case in the car, at least me. Since it’s for gym and active stuff which you drive to so wireless charging really doesn’t matter. But I guess they won’t be for everyone.
These things are insane. I do CrossFit and the Powerbeats Pro stay on my ears through all the puddles of sweat and jostling I give them. From burpees, box jumps, jumping rope, muscle ups.... they held on tight. My AirPods and Beats X will now collect dust.
Mine finally shipped! I’m supposed to get them Friday - not sure where they are shipping from so can’t say if I got expedited or not.
I ordered around 815am pacific on launch day.
I ordered around 815am pacific on launch day.