Headphone jack on the bottom makes sense

[Steve686]

One reason I like the headphone jack on the bottom is while I am talking outside here in hot and humid as hell Florida, I sweat a little bit. And a couple of times I swore some drops fell onto the headphone jack hole and I was gonna be warranty-screwed. Same thing when some rain hits suddenly.

And for me, ya, I pocket my phone while listening with headphones so now it will go into my pocket head first since the iPod app doesn't rotate.

 

[matttye]

The headphone jack will still be pointing upright.. so what difference will it make?

I agree that it makes sense, but not for the same reasons as you - it makes sense because now when you pull the phone out of your pocket it will be the right way in your hand to look at it, rather than upside down.

 

[fender57]

I run and I use the armband holder for my iPhone. It will be nice to be able to stick it in "upside down" with the jack on the bottom so I can easily read it while I'm running (I use the Nike+ App and like to keep track of my time or switch songs).

 

[dgstan]

I like the fact that all the holes are on the same end. That way, when you stick it in your pocket, the holes all face up and there's less chance of lint getting in there and mucking things up.

 

[PerplexShyt]

The headphone jack will still be pointing upright.. so what difference will it make?

I agree that it makes sense, but not for the same reasons as you - it makes sense because now when you pull the phone out of your pocket it will be the right way in your hand to look at it, rather than upside down.

What? The headphone jack won't be pointing upright. Its by the dock

 

[i-John]

From an aesthetics point of view, it makes more sense.

You're holding your phone, and the cable drops down under the phone, keeping it out of the way

 

[matttye]

What? The headphone jack won't be pointing upright. Its by the dock

It will be pointing upright if people put the phone in their pocket upside down (i.e. with the power button face down at the bottom), which is logical as otherwise it will be awkward and the cable could get tangled up with the phone.

 

[PerplexShyt]

It will be pointing upright if people put the phone in their pocket upside down (i.e. with the power button face down at the bottom), which is logical as otherwise it will be awkward and the cable could get tangled up with the phone.

yea but what the OP is saying, when he is actually holding the phone up to his face, he sweats sometimes and it can drip down into the hole. Same concept with rain.

Its more likely for that to happen, then for it to rain into your pocket

 

[Italianblend]

This is bad news for cyclists using an iphone mount. We can't use apps upside down for some strange reason, so now all of the mounts we have won't allow the headphone to come out of the bottom.

 

[matttye]

yea but what the OP is saying, when he is actually holding the phone up to his face, he sweats sometimes and it can drip down into the hole. Same concept with rain.

Its more likely for that to happen, then for it to rain into your pocket

True. Think I misunderstood what he was saying

 

[daveishere]

The headphone jack being on the bottom is a huge positive for me, I put my iPhone in my pocket screen facing me and home button on top, so whenever i listen to music with my iPhone in my pocket its a lot more convenient.

 

[Blueline29]

This is bad news for cyclists using an iphone mount. We can't use apps upside down for some strange reason, so now all of the mounts we have won't allow the headphone to come out of the bottom.

That's what pissed me off the most about it. I use a Scosche mount now and am hoping I can scoot one of the bottom supports out of the way enough to still use it, but I dunno. It was only $20 so it won't be the end of the world if I have to replace it, but it's irritating nonetheless.

 

[Italianblend]

Yep, if they would just allow upside down apps

 

[OneMike]

This is bad news for cyclists using an iphone mount. We can't use apps upside down for some strange reason, so now all of the mounts we have won't allow the headphone to come out of the bottom.

You listen to music while cycling? Illegal here, although I wouldn't even if it weren't. Not criticizing, just curious.

I don't like the port on the bottom. As I use bluetooth makes no difference to me in my uses though.

 

[Italianblend]

It's not illegal to listen to music here while cycling. And if you're on a trail, I don't see the harm. If I'm in traffic, I keep the music low. Holding the phone is going to be awkward with the headphone sticking out of the bottom anyway.

 

[SMIDG3T]

One reason I like the headphone jack on the bottom is while I am talking outside here in hot and humid as hell Florida, I sweat a little bit. And a couple of times I swore some drops fell onto the headphone jack hole and I was gonna be warranty-screwed. Same thing when some rain hits suddenly.

And for me, ya, I pocket my phone while listening with headphones so now it will go into my pocket head first since the iPod app doesn't rotate.

Very good point about the rain. Hadn't thought of that. Also. It hasn't happened a lot to me (and now it will never happen) but the earphone wire won't dangle down in front of the screen anymore.

 

[Steve686]

yea but what the OP is saying, when he is actually holding the phone up to his face, he sweats sometimes and it can drip down into the hole. Same concept with rain.

Its more likely for that to happen, then for it to rain into your pocket

Yes. And tonight a freaking rogue sprinkler doused my top glass while i was texting and walking(which isnt illegal yet ) and I was scared to even check the jack for pink. I am selling this phone on eBay so for,the love of god I have to dodge tragedy daily.

 

[skidbubble]

It makes sense?

Yeah, it's real awesome when you are on the treadmill at the gym and you have to place your iPhone upside down.

Whoever thought it would be a good idea to relocate the headphone jack to the bottom should be fired on the spot.

 

[elchemor]

That's why Apple wouldn't build a desktop dock for the iPhone 5 !
there is no bloody way to use the headphones and put ur iPhone on the stand ! not cool at all !

 

[Mr.C]

That's why Apple wouldn't build a desktop dock for the iPhone 5 !
there is no bloody way to use the headphones and put ur iPhone on the stand ! not cool at all !

Why would that be an issue. First of all how many people actually connect their headphones to the the phone whilst its in the dock. Secondly any dock could have a line out where you could connect the headphones or speakers so it shouldn't be an issue.

 

[elchemor]

Why would that be an issue. First of all how many people actually connect their headphones to the the phone whilst its in the dock. Secondly any dock could have a line out where you could connect the headphones or speakers so it shouldn't be an issue.

usually my iPhone 4 dock is connected to speakers to listen to iTunes music while at home, and my earphones are connected to it from the top while am working on the computer on the desk, so i can have a conversation when i receive a call, and still able to do whatever am doing with my hands on the computer.

now that would not be possible with the design of the iPhone 5 headphone jack location.

 

[Joey51]

Lol-omg

YOU MUST BE THAT FANBOY ON THE G3 commercial

Having it on the bottom does not matter one way or another
Just a item that the FANBOYS will try to justify in there apple minds

 

[GoSh4rks]

Why would that be an issue. First of all how many people actually connect their headphones to the the phone whilst its in the dock. Secondly any dock could have a line out where you could connect the headphones or speakers so it shouldn't be an issue.

Line out is not the same as headphone out.

 

[BoricuaHec01]

So am I carrying my phone in my pocket with the sleep button facing up wrong??

 

[bembol]

As I said on the gym thread, it's not an issue and placing the jack on the bottom is much better when it's mounted on my dash.