The dorky look plus having to deal with ANOTHER device I have to keep charged is why I chose the Pioneer Rayz Plus instead. The sound quality might be better than the EarPod, but I also have concerns about how easy it is to lose one of them.
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Apple is Currently Sold Out of AirPods Until January
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The dorky look plus having to deal with ANOTHER device I have to keep charged is why I chose the Pioneer Rayz Plus instead. The sound quality might be better than the EarPod, but I also have concerns about how easy it is to lose one of them.
Or live in a house with pets. My wife’s cats think everything is their toy.
If they do come out with a new version that sounds better, I’ll be mad, but damn I’ll want them.
So many salty posters here. I’m loving it.
Nope. Just have to put them in a battery case, hold the back button to reset, open the case and the W1 chip looks for a nearby device to pair with.If a person were to come up from behind and simultaneously remove both Pods and escape. Would the iPods be rendered useless? Do they only work with authorized devices? Can this be circumvented by discharging them completely?
I’ve seen a fair few discounts on AirPods over the last couple of weeks in the UK in the countdown to Christmas £119/£129/£139.
Also, isn’t HomePod is supposed to be “early 2018” launch? Would it be a surprise if the HomePod, Wireless Charging Case and Air Power all launched at the same time?
Also, isn’t HomePod is supposed to be “early 2018” launch? Would it be a surprise if the HomePod, Wireless Charging Case and Air Power all launched at the same time?
I don't intend to wear them whilst I work out. I don't believe in listening to music or distracting myself whilst working out. I do intend on wearing them whenever I'm on a plane (which happens quite a lot for me) and I've found that EarPods, and thus AirPods, hurt my ears after a while wearing them and obviously aren't noise canceling like Studios. I didn't mean for this to become a larger debate about in-ear pods vs headphones.
Apple focuses on teenagers that get half the public education their parents got, but twice the money to live on.
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Flop? They are hugely popular. I think the sound is fantastic, the ease of use so much better than any other wireless headset, and they are light and easy to keep in your pocket. Flop....sorry.....just plain wrong. I see them all the time walking around D.C. and in lots of airports that I travel.
Audiophiles wouldn’t want them as their reference headphones, but overall they allow me to enjoy more of my music more of the time and in more places. They’re a great gift.
And? And... short or no supply, along with people seeing athletes and celebrities sporting them... helps create a lot of interest.
And... you are aware one word posts are against forum rules, right?
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You missed the point. The OP put the word "flop" in quotes, meaning they are mocking those who erroneously call the product a flop.
Let me guess: you're "asking for a friend."
Ah..OK. I did watch that game (Yahoo Survivor Contest.. still alive!). when I saw them they definitely stand out. But when a good looking athlete is sporting them (while also wearing some pretty pricey diamond earrings)... it looks OK. it's like how a $200,000 Ferrari can get away with colors (like yellow) that no other car could look good in.
Costco recently had them for $140. I recall another warehouse seller -- Sam's maybe? Had them at a discount too. Wondering if Apple is getting ready to push out the update AirPower compatible case. I'm not surprised they are selling but something like this should not be selling out. That's poor planning on Apple's part if it wasn't by design, i.e., depleting inventory to ready for the update.
I think the BeatsX is a much better balance between convenience and sound quality. I can’t use any non in-ear earphones. It doesn’t fit well in the ear, so too much noise comes in and I need to turn up the volume too much.
The BeatsX has good sound isolation but does not completely shut off outside noises (for safety). It also has the W1 chip for quick pairing with iOS devices.
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Tonnes of glue.
The BeatsX has good sound isolation but does not completely shut off outside noises (for safety). It also has the W1 chip for quick pairing with iOS devices.
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Tonnes of glue.
Just checked Best Buy here in San Diego, the website reports they are not available anywhere within 250 miles. Doesn't sound like hype to me.
Edit to add I just checked Best Buy for zip code 55101 (St Paul, MN), they are also reporting no stock within 250 miles, so I call BS.
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That sounds awesome. Count me in for some Apple Ice. #takemymoney
Why should anybody take the time to explain to you why they like them?
This thread is full of peoples reasons, both for and against.
Why do you need "special handling"?
If you really wanted the answers you'd read the thread.