I lost my airpods 3 months ago and am getting sick and tired of waiting. No way will I buy the same old 2yr tech again though with the update 'around the corner'
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Sketchy Rumor Pegs March 29 as AirPods 2 Release Date
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I know, still rocking my old (and still great) headphones, but this wireless trend is going to make everything disposable.
I have the 1st gen Airpods, love them and will keep them as long as i can, but it will be hard to get battery replacement in a couple of years...and they will head into the bin.
It depends. What technological changes would they be adding that would increase the price point? Excluding water resistance and maybe an additional color, what compelling reason would there be a price inflation?
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I really hope they come out before the end of this month. Mine are truly on their last leg. I've had them for over 2 years now and will barely last an hour, especially the right ear one. They've been great and I've used them almost every day, so I'm not complaining. I just don't want to have to buy another pair of Gen 1 ones because of the release date being in the fall instead.
I think it's safe to assume the price will increase.
The only conceivable alternative is Tim keeps the AirPods themselves at $159 but sells the case separately.
I don't understand this--they already fit in the ear. They're certainly not "over the ear."
So you are happy spending £159 every two years for earphones? I have had Sennheiser HD 25 for just under 10 years and still working well. Going wireless is another way of getting more money from customers on a regular basis.
Keep the form factor, keep the price below $200, and I'm buying on Day One. Love my AirPods and could use another pair so I don't have to remember to bring them with me all the time.
AirPods aren't In-Ear headphones per se. Not in the way traditional in-ears are categorized. In-Ear headphones create a seal for better noise isolation and sound reproduction. There is no "sound seal" with AirPods. Examples of in-ear headphones: BeatsX, Galaxy Buds, and Apple's own In-Ear Earpods. The tip of the bud is usually silicone, comply foam, or some other type of cushioned tip.
Why every 2 years? All depends on how much you use them just like with anything else. Second, no one is forcing you to buy them. I bought them because they are small and convenient and I hate wires with a passion.
I need them be as good audio quality as my Beats X(including the bass)
If not they only just an excuse to flex on people(can't hear broke,etc) haha
If not they only just an excuse to flex on people(can't hear broke,etc) haha
I’ve had mine since December 2016 and they are absolutely crapping out on me. Maybe an hour of music and barely over 45 minutes on a phone call and their dead.
Still sound great, but I almost pulled the trigger on ordering another pair until I saw this rumor. Let’s hope it’s true.
Still sound great, but I almost pulled the trigger on ordering another pair until I saw this rumor. Let’s hope it’s true.
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I am surprised a small Industry hasn’t started refurbishing AirPods. Breaking open ones with bad batteries, replacing the battery and then fitting a replacement copy case.
Yes €1, but these are €160 and contain batteries so are worse waste.
I am surprised a small Industry hasn’t started refurbishing AirPods. Breaking open ones with bad batteries, replacing the battery and then fitting a replacement copy case.
My charging case is on the fritz, but I still use my AirPods everyday. I absolutely love them. Bring on the AirPods 2!
He means the style that you jam right down your ear canal.
I hate that style. And there are only two companies who don't do it; Apple and Bose.
Because of all the rumours and delays over AirPods 2, I went with Bose.
They can have my money when they change the way they fit in one’s ears - preferably replaceable silicone tips. I tried to live with AirPods for a month, and couldn’t even eat lunch with them in because merely chewing would be enough for them to fall out. Also walking, turning my head, coughing, sitting still... I guess I have giant ear holes. Gave them to my fourth grade daughter, who loves them.
He's actually been fairly accurate with his assessments and I think when companies delay products that is out of his control. Of course you can claim that people still fall for it like he makes this all up but then why give him any attention?
