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Hands-On With Apple's New Powerbeats Pro Earbuds
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They might have other options in the future, but the muted colors are (1) best for activities—these are touted as hard to dislodge and sweat proof, so great for activities and exercise. This sweat proof material might not be able to be in brighter colors (It's easy to give cake frosting a pretty color, but harder to replicate that color in cookie dough...same might be true of this material). Also, these shades are likely to hide dirt and such if you, say, go on a hike or bike ride. (2) Imagine the white powerbeats in the attached picture in bright pink...wouldn't everyone be staring at your ears? Muted colors mean that they kind of disappear rather than stand out. I think most people would prefer that. Finally (3) Muted colors are easier to match with clothing. You're only going to buy one pair (unless you've got a lot of money to blow), so wouldn't you want a color that could blend with anything? Certain pink colors do go with almost everything...but some can't be worn with anything other than more pink.
This isn't 4D marketing, it's basic marketing. You don't make a complicated piece of technology in a hundred colors—that would cost you a lot, and if the hot pink, and bright yellow and vivid orange pods didn't sell, then you just lost a lot of money on those. So you make the first batch in colors that easily sell, usually black and white (we're lucky they're giving us blue and green also). If sales are good, and the public obviously wants more, and will go for other shades, you add in more colors.
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These Mpow Flame are my regular pairs - battery life is fantastic, they pair quickly to 2 devices and they are priced low enough that I keep one in my office and home.
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Let me know when they hit somewhere between $49 and $99.
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Got these and would get them again.
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Got these and would get them again.
Agree that there are tons of devices using Lightning, but that has never stopped Apple in the past from switching to something better, especially with the chance to sell more cables.
Yes, in the past that has not stopped them. However, given the outrage from the last time they did it, I think they are trying to minimize the pain by extending use of Lightning for a while (maybe a year or two more). No doubt USB-C is the future, but given that there are millions of iOS devices out there now, Apple probably realizes that changing cables abruptly is very disruptive to millions of users and is trying to ease into it.
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Not pink...please.They might have other options in the future, but the muted colors are (1) best for activities—these are touted as hard to dislodge and sweat proof, so great for activities and exercise. This sweat proof material might not be able to be in brighter colors (It's easy to give cake frosting a pretty color, but harder to replicate that color in cookie dough...same might be true of this material). Also, these shades are likely to hide dirt and such if you, say, go on a hike or bike ride. (2) Imagine the white powerbeats in the attached picture in bright pink...wouldn't everyone be staring at your ears? Muted colors mean that they kind of disappear rather than stand out. I think most people would prefer that. Finally (3) Muted colors are easier to match with clothing. You're only going to buy one pair (unless you've got a lot of money to blow), so wouldn't you want a color that could blend with anything? Certain pink colors do go with almost everything...but some can't be worn with anything other than more pink.
This isn't 4D marketing, it's basic marketing. You don't make a complicated piece of technology in a hundred colors—that would cost you a lot, and if the hot pink, and bright yellow and vivid orange pods didn't sell, then you just lost a lot of money on those. So you make the first batch in colors that easily sell, usually black and white (we're lucky they're giving us blue and green also). If sales are good, and the public obviously wants more, and will go for other shades, you add in more colors.
They certainly aren't very consistent about it, since my MBP and iPads are using USB-C and the iPhone and the Beats are Lightning.
Same here -- card charged; "preparing to ship"; delivery date May 14-21.
I wonder where they are going to be shipping from?
Same here in Germany, sadly.
I hope they can be ordered tomorrow since that was (is?) supposed to be the official release date (even if nobody actually seems to get them delivered tomorrow). Maybe it’s just the preorder that was up for the US first and the other batch of countries still get the same release date.
I kinda doubt we’ll see a pink hue anytime soon. It’s a popular color, but you have to pick the right shade if you’re going to wear it...not like black which pretty much anyone can wear. That, after all, is the other thing behind these pods. Unlike a phone or a computer, these sit on your ears right next to your face and hair. That puts them in eyeglass frames territory. I have loved some colorful frames for glasses (like bright orange), but then when I tried them on, they looked terrible next to my skin tone and were a no-go. Certain colors only look good with certain skin/hair tones.
I’m sure that these particular, muted black/white/blue/green hues were chosen because they look acceptable next to most skin tones and hair colors. They don’t have to flatter or be a fashion statement like the watchbands, but they can’t make the majority of people trying them on look bad—as, say, bright pink might.
Apple just moved my arrival date up a week, to the end of May. I ordered after dinner on the release date because I had no idea they'd been released until I sat down to read that evening.
Mine arrived today. The case is enormous. The case is also a little disappointing coming from AirPods---it's lightweight plastic and doesn't feel as nice as Apple's other wireless offering.
But that's where the disappointment ends. The sound is fantastic. The pods are light. Great buy.
But that's where the disappointment ends. The sound is fantastic. The pods are light. Great buy.
You will be very pleased when you get the Pro. I received my pre-order on Friday and have been using it since then at the gym. I am wearing glasses and the hook fits well, not interfering with the glass frame. The sound quality is awesome and much superior than the AirPods. The bass sound is excellent. You will enjoy it. Powerbeats Pro is the best EarPods Apple has released and defeated the AirPods.
I appreciate you replying to my post and sharing you’re experience.
I’m in the middle of changing jobs. My new job is a couple of times zones away.
As soon as I get settled it will be one of my first purchases as I am planning to getting back to outdoor exercise.
Thanks again