I used to think the Apple earpods sounded great until i got a real pair of headphones.(Pioneer 808s)
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Pet Peeve No Headphones
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That's actually the first thing that popped into my head when I opened my iPad box. I was actually surprised it didn't come with the headphones, but it's fine since I could just use the ones that came with my iPhone. Not necessary for me to have two headphones for the same purpose.
I could never understand this either. I guess its because apple thinks you less likely to use ear buds on a iPad. Or maybe they would feel it would take away the professional look of it.
The apple earphones aren't too bad. The current ones are probably the best headphones I've had with a phone. I use them from time to time but I'd rather use my Sennheiser's, beats or samsung Bluetooth headphones. Even my Skullcandy low riders. I'm not too bothered if they include them with the iPad or not.
Headphones = on the go. iPod includes them for obvious reasons, the iPhone includes them because people use them as a headset for the phone.
Id rather they didn't include headphones in the iPad box. It'd just jack up the price a bit, and lets face it, we all have piles of apple headphones we don't use.
Id rather they didn't include headphones in the iPad box. It'd just jack up the price a bit, and lets face it, we all have piles of apple headphones we don't use.
To out things in perspective, it would have cost apple less than $7 to up the RAM in the air, and given users a better experience. They opted not to do that either. I have lots of ear buds, headphones, etc... Lying around. I'd much rather apple spend the $$$ in other ways.
I have some decent headphones - and the Apple earpods. I didn't appreciate the iPods until I read by chance about an app called DIRAC. Rarely am I taken with an app but this one really works amazingly well with about 85 percent of my music. From what I gather, the makers of the app measure the acoustical nature of the Apple earsets and create the equivalent to equalizer and a few other facets to dig deeper into the sound. I think the app was around 3 dollars so I didn't mind the pay to play around. - Now it is pretty much bringing new life back to the Apple ear pods.
I find it much worse that their computers don't come with standard adapters (like the ethernet or VGA adapters needed for the MBA) which many other OEMs include with their ultraportables.
But earbuds? I think Apple may also be trying to be green (and cost conscious) here by not including something they know so many are just going to throw away or otherwise not use.
You can get a decent (not great but decent) pair of earbuds for like ~$10 so I don't see the harm in excluding them.
But earbuds? I think Apple may also be trying to be green (and cost conscious) here by not including something they know so many are just going to throw away or otherwise not use.
You can get a decent (not great but decent) pair of earbuds for like ~$10 so I don't see the harm in excluding them.
Lightning cables and adapters are still way to expensive to purchase separately, they need to continue to include those in new iOS devices
Do any tablets come with headphones? My Nexus 7 didn't. Like some others have said, I think the rationale is that tablets aren't primarily seen as music players.
They're all in a different state at the moment. I usually take them along on flights and give them away to random ppl who may need a pair.
I have to agree with this. Apple is just being plain cheap when it comes to the lightning cable length. The day I bought my Air was the day I surfed over to Monoprice and picked up a 10FT lightning cable for $12. Much thicker cable than the one Apple offers.
But not everyone wants a longer cable. I think the currently included cable is about a reasonable length, and people who want longer cables should get one themselves. Or better yet, use an electric extension cord, or an USB extension cord, as need be.
That's what I do.
However, what if Apple supplied a longer cable and people who didn't want a longer one bought a shorter one for themselves?
That's what I do.
However, what if Apple supplied a longer cable and people who didn't want a longer one bought a shorter one for themselves?
Well... It's one or the other. IMO, a too long cable can't be cut short, while a too short cable can be used with an extension cord, so I think Apple is correct in including the cable in its current length. Don't get me wrong -- I bought the longer cable myself, so I'm not disparaging people who want longer cables. I just think that, since Apple can't customize the in-box cable length to each buyer's preference, it's better to err on the side of being too short. And it's not like the current cable is extremely short, it it?
It is too short in my opinion. It seems that anytime I want to use one to go from my surge protector to my desk it is too short.
However, this is just my situation. I know it varies for everyone.
I think the cables that come with iDevices are intended to go from a computer USB port to the device, rather than from an outlet on the wall or floor. Remember, a primary function of these cables is to sync the device, though that is becoming less and less needed as we go to cloud and wireless.
When Apple gives you cables they envision as plugging in to the wall, they are more than generous. AirPort, iMac, AppleTV... they all have cables coiling on the floor. We were like, could they make it longer? LOL.
Now I understand why people get annoyed by others who apologize for Apple's ridiculousness then tell the consumer to fix it. And BTW, I never said everybody feels the way I do but I'm pretty sure you'll get more people preferring a longer cable than what gets "thrown in" with the iPad .
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As I was saying...
Now I understand why people get annoyed by others who apologize for Apple's ridiculousness then tell the consumer to fix it. And BTW, I never said everybody feels the way I do but I'm pretty sure you'll get more people preferring a longer cable than what gets "thrown in" with the iPad .
Well, I honestly never felt that the included cable was too short, so... I didn't mean to apologize for Apple, just trying to explain why *I* think the cable is long enough.
As for whether more people would prefer a longer cable or not, we'll never know unless we do a market survey or something. Neither of us can really know what "most people" think.