Least with Samsung phones you will be able to use normal headphones instead...least they will have their headphone jack ugh
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Samsung Announces Gear IconX Wireless Earbuds and Gear Fit 2
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Whoa wait, where did the article say this is an example of unoriginality? That would be pretty unprofessional to editorialize like that if they're going to pass themselves off as a news source (yes, it's a blog - kind of tired of giving blog sites a free pass considering many of us get some sort of current events from these sites in 2016).
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Being first has gotten this company nowhere. You don't establish a base just by being first - there needs to be quality. Innovation isn't about being first, it's about being the first to get it right. And once you get it right, everyone tries to mimic you, even unintentionally because innovating means setting a standard. Apple does this all the time. Samsung releases a piece of plastic, discontinues it after a month, releases a second version, discontinues it, releases a third one, and hopefully they figure out what their customers liked and figured out better manufacturing processes for better materials while maintaining acceptable dimensions...This happens in one year. Gear. Gear 2. Gear 20. Up until the S7, there's always been something about their products that comes off as "unfinished".
Why shoehorn in internal memory? Nobody wants that. Compared to those of us who would prefer a better battery. Just comes off as another example of Samsung beta testing features on their customers only to abandon the product in a year or so. And I'm a fan of theirs in many ways. I've owned an S3, S6 (or S5?), Note 3, Note 5. Held on to the Note 3 for a long time. Between the operating system being way buggy - and people who complain about iOS 7-9 got lucky or never owned an Android phone. Always buggy, rarely updated, stuttery, very hot, scaled software. They just aren't very thoughtful of the user experience after a sale is made.
The only way $199 for 1.5hrs is a win is if you're the one getting paid - not the other way around.
Call me in in 5 years when (and if) these things have a halfway usable battery life (i.e. 4hrs+).
Call me in in 5 years when (and if) these things have a halfway usable battery life (i.e. 4hrs+).
3.6 not streaming. Not to mention these are designed mainly with workout purposes in mind and 1.5 hours would be long enough for most peoples workouts. That battery life is still pretty weak but workable. Hope they sound good cuz there not giving them away.
It'll be interesting to see where these go in coming iterations.
Where I'd like to see Apple "innovate" is in audio quality. I don't care about shaking up the design, or wireless earbuds. I want a significantly better baseline audio experience right out of the box from Apple.
Where I'd like to see Apple "innovate" is in audio quality. I don't care about shaking up the design, or wireless earbuds. I want a significantly better baseline audio experience right out of the box from Apple.
Marketed to cheapskate Android users…. no more than 25 of these things will ever sell.
These don't look that bad at all. But I'm sceptical about the audio quality, and the battery life is pretty much killing all it's appeal. Like seriously, only 1,5 hours? That pretty much renders them useless in any situation for me.
It's not like I would normally use them for over 1,5 hours a time, but I commute for over 1,5 hours every day so being forced to charge them in between my commutes in order to be sure that I would have battery life on them sounds horrible.
I would be okay with about 6-hours. But 1,5 hours?...
It's not like I would normally use them for over 1,5 hours a time, but I commute for over 1,5 hours every day so being forced to charge them in between my commutes in order to be sure that I would have battery life on them sounds horrible.
I would be okay with about 6-hours. But 1,5 hours?...
Does anyone on this site ever read the article before spouting? The battery lasts only 1.5 hours
Why not read the article again and take on board, this product is specifically aimed at fitness community, that being those working out, with heart rate monitoring etc. Battery lasts 1.5 hours when all streaming, monitoring going on and nearly four hours when just listening to onboard music. Plenty enough for any workout. This product does not exist because Apple are removing the headphone jack. There are plenty of other more suitable solutions to that problem, should it be needed., as well as those who have a long commute.
The case for them also provides two full charges.
Why not read the article again and take on board, this product is specifically aimed at fitness community, that being those working out, with heart rate monitoring etc. Battery lasts 1.5 hours when all streaming, monitoring going on and nearly four hours when just listening to onboard music. Plenty enough for any workout. This product does not exist because Apple are removing the headphone jack. There are plenty of other more suitable solutions to that problem, should it be needed., as well as those who have a long commute.
The case for them also provides two full charges.
I'll stick with wired. 1.5 hours of battery life is not something I would be able to get use to.
All we needed was 1 more thing to charge...
SMH
All we needed was 1 more thing to charge...
SMH
I actually just bought those yesterday lol
At least the battery life for music is 3 hrs
I know I know you get what you pay for.
But who knows, this past few cheap purchases from China has been successful and haven't had issues with other items.
http://m.ebay.com/itm/111815508448?_mwBanner=1
At least the battery life for music is 3 hrs
I know I know you get what you pay for.
But who knows, this past few cheap purchases from China has been successful and haven't had issues with other items.
http://m.ebay.com/itm/111815508448?_mwBanner=1
For twice the price?
No beef either way, as I am not the target audience, but seems Samsung are offering much the same thing for a lot less.
Yet, they almost look identical to the Dash with all the same functions. Coincidence? I think not.
I wouldn't even be surprised if Apples Pods (if they come) are very similar. Bragi introduced their concept a loooong time ago...
Just that they didn't.
Since when is 299 twice as much as 199?
Also, are the Samsung Ear pods waterproof (honest question because I don't know)? 1.5 hrs battery vs. 3 hrs? So where exactly are they offering the same thing for a LOT less?
Yes because Apple just saw these headphones and now is going to build their own headphones, just in time for September. Especially with the awesome and mind boggling 1.5 hours of battery.
Also quite funny because i see other companies playing catch up with the stuff that actually matters.
Apple Pay, Touch ID, 3D Touch, USBC,
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It is more than just a earbuds people seem to overlook:
And most important of all:
So if you put your own music on the 4GB storage you have 03:30 hrs. of playing time - which is plenty.
Be fair
Nobody is going to put music in their headphones. 1.5 hours is a joke.
I would not laugh too hard, it's based on current tech and if an apple version is made, it will be smaller, look better and have less battery.
and cost more.
gear S2 for one is one product that has far better battery life and costs half the price of the apple watch which has worse battery life for example
Well the writer of the article did say:
Samsung's Gear IconX earbuds come as rumors suggest Apple is preparing to remove the headphone jack from its iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus devices, set to be released this fall. There have also been rumors indicating Apple is working on its own set of wireless Bluetooth earphones that would be sold alongside the iPhone 7 as a premium accessory with many of the same features in the IconX.
Which is MORE then enough to get the people round here slamming Samsung for 'un-originality' and 'Samesung are copycat' comments....