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Re: AirPods

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Post by baddox »

SomeHacker44 wrote: post #107
bluetidepro wrote: post #49

> Put them in your ears and they connect immediately, immersing you in rich, high-quality sound. Just like magic. I completely disagree with this. It isn’t magic at all. Mine hardly ever work this smooth. Especially transitioning from my iPhone to MacBook Pro. I constantly have to go into bluetooth, manually select them, and even that usually takes a few tries. I like my Earpods from a sound quality perspective but t…

And it is not even “rich, high-quality sound.” For $70 you can get a pair of (wired) Etymotics earphones that seal the ear canal and have vastly better sound quality. Their more expensive ones sound even better (I have had several sets) but I found the sweet spot at this price point. I use my AirPods because Apple forced me to by killing the 3.5. In my opinion Apple has been doing consumer unfriendly things for a lon…

That’s very true, but my favorite thing about Airpods (and EarPods before then) is that they don’t seal the ear canal. I use mine almost exclusively while walking on urban streets or taking public transit, and I absolutely don’t want the lack of situational awareness that comes with in-ear headphones. The sound quality is good enough. When I want really good sound quality, I use my big open-ear headphones at home.

Re: AirPods

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Post by kevinherron »

TheRealDunkirk wrote: post #152

I think the easiest way to make a lot of money in the actual market for personal tech products is to double down on whatever HN and Reddit claims to hate. I suppose it's just sampling bias, but the more hate I see here, the more money Apple makes, and it's been consistent for many years. The inverse seems to hold true, too. When Microsoft hardware gets discussed, there's usually a lot of effusive praise, but their ma…

I had the same thought.

Some of this crowd has a stunning inability to empathize with any conceivable user other than themselves.

Re: AirPods

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Post by johnwalkr »

adestefan wrote: post #48
buf wrote: post #10

I love my airpods. Using them right now actually. But I see no reason to upgrade at this time.

I wrote off the airpods when they first came out, but then received a pair as a gift. They ended up being one of my must have items. I wish they wouldn't automatically switch to the lower bit rate when they connect to a mac or that I could tell the mac to never use them as a microphone. However, I also see little reason to upgrade.

I only have that happen when I use Siri (accidentally). Perhaps there's some setting related to that.

Re: AirPods

#204

Post by degenerate »

smurfysmurf wrote: post #190

The comments seem pretty back and forth on wether AirPods are good or not. I just got some anyhow, for my wife. She uses her iphone, her apple watch, and an iPad. She isn't very techy, doesn't care about the sound quality or anything, but she does use a lot of apple devices. She also likes to talk to her family in the mornings on the phone while getting ready for the day (curling her hair etc.). To me it seems like h…

This is the use case of most people, just let me hear the sound and get out of my way.

The HN crowd, especially the more focused and tech-savvy people, find issues with the sound quality, ambient noise pickup, and sync issues. All valid issues and the reason I don't care for wireless earbuds in general.

I will stick to my over-ear headset, but I definitely see how airpods are revolutionary and convenient for non-tech users that just want something cordless and simple that works most of the time.

Re: AirPods

#206

Post by johnatwork »

weehobbes wrote: post #150
azhenley wrote: post #12

The big additions: 50% more talk time, hands free Siri, and a new optional wireless charging case.

Just curious, anyone using Siri regularly these days? If so, how/for what? I keep trying Siri every once in a while but it doesn’t seem to stick. Only use I find is setting an alarm now and then, but I still often just open the app to do it manually.

I use it while driving, in the winter times when I have gloves on, and sometimes when swimming or when my hands are full while cooking.

More often then not however, I find it infuriating at how bad it is at picking up "Hey Siri"

Re: AirPods

#207

Post by neoberg »

ec109685 wrote: post #166
falcolas wrote: post #118

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I have an iPhone X, and a new iPad. Each has a separate port type, and the iPad didn't come with an adapter. My wife's newest gen iPhone didn't come with an adapter, it had to be purchased separately.

Your wife’s phone came with headphones that didn’t work with her phone?

new iPhones come with lightning earpods

Re: AirPods

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Post by ksec »

TheRealDunkirk wrote: post #152

I think the easiest way to make a lot of money in the actual market for personal tech products is to double down on whatever HN and Reddit claims to hate. I suppose it's just sampling bias, but the more hate I see here, the more money Apple makes, and it's been consistent for many years. The inverse seems to hold true, too. When Microsoft hardware gets discussed, there's usually a lot of effusive praise, but their ma…

>whatever HN and Reddit claims to hate.

Does HN really hate Apple though? Or AirPod? Or iPhone.

I would agree on MacBook Pro.

Re: AirPods

#209

Post by ksec »

bluetidepro wrote: post #49

> Put them in your ears and they connect immediately, immersing you in rich, high-quality sound. Just like magic. I completely disagree with this. It isn’t magic at all. Mine hardly ever work this smooth. Especially transitioning from my iPhone to MacBook Pro. I constantly have to go into bluetooth, manually select them, and even that usually takes a few tries. I like my Earpods from a sound quality perspective but t…

On iOS Devices, it seems AirPod work most of the time. Actually I cant even remember a time when it didn't work.

On MacBook though it does requires a little more intervention. I just thought that was expected on computer vs connection to an Appliance ( iOS ).

On other than that, iOS AirPod was the first Bluetooth devices that actually works as Bluetooth had advertised for the past 20 years. And could be one reason why it was so popular. I never thought AirPod would have quietly changed the world, I see people with AirPod everyday and before I was AirPods would be a Gadget for Nerds. I don't agree on the sound quality though. It was not as good as I thought, at least not for its price, but I put up with it due to how easy to use it was. ( And the battery is nearly dead so AirPod will be another iPhone like accessory that I have to buy every 1 - 2 years)

Re: AirPods

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Post by [deleted] »

TheRealDunkirk wrote: post #152

I think the easiest way to make a lot of money in the actual market for personal tech products is to double down on whatever HN and Reddit claims to hate. I suppose it's just sampling bias, but the more hate I see here, the more money Apple makes, and it's been consistent for many years. The inverse seems to hold true, too. When Microsoft hardware gets discussed, there's usually a lot of effusive praise, but their ma…

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