if it really is 2017 then I think i'm tempted to just get the bragi dash soon. will wait for another few weeks for next payday on the 23rd then make a decision then.
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AirPods Launch Date
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Bragi Dash are at Costco.com for 249. For the same price I am loving the jabra elite sport
yeah its about that here
how you find the jabra elite sport in terms of bluetooth connection?
Even if the Airpods launch in the next two weeks, it would be near Christmas and they likely wouldn't ship until at least two/four days after. I still think January unfortunately.
Yeah it will be January now.... if they have sorted whatever the issue is by then
Either way, they better launch soon. I'm reading a lot of forum members comments who are ready to consider other Bluetooth options, which is lost profit for Apple and disgruntled customers. Not a good a Combination.
I'm using the Jaybird Freedom F5 and I love the low profile but hate the weight of the inline battery/mic. Far too heavy so much so that it pulls the cord to one side significantly. I think it would not stay in ear if I didn't use a custom molding process to fit the buds to my exact ear shape. Jaybirds included ear tips and wing combo definitely would not cut it for me.
I'm ready for truly wireless headphones!
I'm ready for truly wireless headphones!
Not to be a negative nancy, but Amazon unfortunately has been a gold mine for rigged and/or unreliable reviews (which is unfortunate as I purchase a lot from amazon). If you look at some real reviews by qualified people, it really isn't worth the price tag compared to the competition - you'll only be getting it for the w1 chip and forgoing most other things.
Well my Beats Solo3 have arrived . . .
So far I am stunned. They look beautiful, the build quality is great, the sound is terrific . . . setting them up was blissfully easy, the range is great. As long as I can tolerate wearing them for up to an hour and a half at a time, I'm keeping these bad boys and AirPods will be a distant memory.
I am seriously so impressed with these things. The integration with my other Apple products is so well done.
Even the packaging is great!
But isn't it funny how our price-expectations have been massaged so cleverly by Apple. I've just paid £225 for a pair of headphones. That's vastly more than I would have considered even a few years ago.
Oh, and although they're not noise-cancelling, the noise isolation is very good. I have an irritating habit of whistling along to music and I can barely hear myself when I'm wearing these.
Right now, at least, I'm an Apple fanboy again
As much as the beats solo are good it's old news. The airpods and bragi headphones are bringing something new to the table which most of us are excited about.Well my Beats Solo3 have arrived . . .
So far I am stunned. They look beautiful, the build quality is great, the sound is terrific . . . setting them up was blissfully easy, the range is great. As long as I can tolerate wearing them for up to an hour and a half at a time, I'm keeping these bad boys and AirPods will be a distant memory.
I am seriously so impressed with these things. The integration with my other Apple products is so well done.
Even the packaging is great!
But isn't it funny how our price-expectations have been massaged so cleverly by Apple. I've just paid £225 for a pair of headphones. That's vastly more than I would have considered even a few years ago.
Oh, and although they're not noise-cancelling, the noise isolation is very good. I have an irritating habit of whistling along to music and I can barely hear myself when I'm wearing these.
Right now, at least, I'm an Apple fanboy again
The dash has been out awhile but has shotty bt connection. The icon x has 1 hr battery. I do hear good things about the jabra elites tho, but a bit expensive.
Thanks for suggesting them, looks cheaper too than the dash. Certainly will do some research as think I will treat myself to one of them for Christmas
The problem with Jabra elites is
a) They look a bit bulky/ugly
b) They only have 3 hours charge, with the other 6 hours (to make up 9 hours) made via the charging case. If you listen to music on higher than normal volume (or higher than whatever they used to get that 3 hour estimated time), you'll probably get a lot less than the quoted 3 hours before needing to recharge it. For a cost of more than 50% of Airpods/Beats X, I would like to have had more than that.
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Let's all just buy both!
The problem with Jabra elites is
a) They look a bit bulky/ugly
b) They only have 3 hours charge, with the other 6 hours (to make up 9 hours) made via the charging case. If you listen to music on higher than normal volume (or higher than whatever they used to get that 3 hour estimated time), you'll probably get a lot less than the quoted 3 hours before needing to recharge it. For a cost of more than 50% of Airpods/Beats X, I would like to have had more than that.
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Let's all just buy both!
The jabra look bulky.. but they are very comfortable once you find the right fit.
As far as the the usage.. I have yet to find a wireless earpod that has more than 3 hours.. with as good as reviews. The only drawback is the case only has 2 more charges.. whereas other earpods' cases might have more charges.
That is why I haven't purchased them and am waiting for the Apple Air pods (or if it comes to it, might just stick with getting Beats X). Why pay all that extra money for an inferior product, just because we can't wait a few more weeks.
If these were maybe half the price of <£100, you could argue that the compromises are worth the cost, but you are paying what £70-80 more!? Unbelievable.
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While they look bulky in your hand, Jabra did a nice job designing these to "disappear" in your ear. They angle nicely in and do not stick out very far. The Bragi stick out more and the Motorola even more. The Jabra have a fairly low profile once in your ear. While looks are certainly subjective, the black Jabra look a whole lot better in my opinion than the white air pods. Again to each their own but I think concerns over the bulkiness of the Jabra may be a bit overstated.
Once the return policy window passes which isn't till mid January Apple has some more time. I figure folks trying other things now will end up trying the Airpods if they are released in time. If not and folks have decided to keep what they already bought then Apple lost those sales.
We don't know the issues but Apple will not release the Airpods before they are satisfied with them regardless of lost sales.
I appreciate the "bulk" of the Jabra Elite Sport because it makes it easier to press the physical buttons. I didn't need to attach an ear wing so it seems not as bulky.
I was concerned about losing the buds too but I've done multiple hikes and trail runs with mine (Bragi Dash and Jabra Elite Sport) and thankfully they haven't popped out of my ears. I didn't feel the need to keep readjusting them either unlike the old pair I had (Bluebuds X).
I was concerned about losing the buds too but I've done multiple hikes and trail runs with mine (Bragi Dash and Jabra Elite Sport) and thankfully they haven't popped out of my ears. I didn't feel the need to keep readjusting them either unlike the old pair I had (Bluebuds X).
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Agreed. Balance is everything. Hopefully the Airpods deliver on this premise.
Same here, i considered upgrading my Jaybird X2's but that put me off, plus the new clip on charger thingy, I hate that they went that route, even with the X3's... I liked being able to plug in any micro usb charger anywhere.
