Thank you for the informationI think I'm going to get mine from Best Buy and get their warranty on them just in case... or if Apple has Applecare for them. Then you can use them abuse them and just get a new pair when they no longer work.
Thank you for the informationI think I'm going to get mine from Best Buy and get their warranty on them just in case... or if Apple has Applecare for them. Then you can use them abuse them and just get a new pair when they no longer work.
The last time I checked, neither Geek Squad nor AppleCare were available for any Beats products. That may have changed, but it hasn't even been 6 months since I looked into this.I think I'm going to get mine from Best Buy and get their warranty on them just in case... or if Apple has Applecare for them. Then you can use them abuse them and just get a new pair when they no longer work.
The last time I checked, neither Geek Squad nor AppleCare were available for any Beats products. That may have changed, but it hasn't even been 6 months since I looked into this.
I bought a pair of wired Solo 2 from Best Buy. The said they do not offer Geek Squad warranty on Beats, so talk to Apple. Apple told me they do not sell AppleCare on Beats even if bought from them.
Ask before you buy.
That's good. I feel a whole lot better buying a pair that can be protected. Let's hope they stay that way.I was referring to the Airpods.
Though looking at Best Buy's Website for the Beats X at the very bottom where it says "PROTECTION AND SERVICES" they are offering a 2 year Replacement Plan for $19.99. Not sure if it will still be there when they actually sell the headphones but it's there currently.
They also offer a $8.99 replacement plan for the Lightning Earpods which they are selling for $29.99
That's good. I feel a whole lot better buying a pair that can be protected. Let's hope they stay that way.
Can't understand why Apple are releasing a bunch of different headphones with USB when it's color match the iPhone and the W1 chip is mostly for iPhone users.
Not having volume control on the Air Pods mean they are not a choice for me. It's ridiculous that you can't control volume from headphones. I don't want to have to reach into my pocket to raise/lower volume or have to use Siri (which sucks). I'll wait for 2nd gen at least. Plus they look ridiculous.
I'll be getting power beats3. I like how they fit snug around ear and they have 12 hour batttery life. Just wish you were able to charge them with lightning but I guess you can't have it all.
Unless the W1 provides some battery improvement, the W1 itself is not a critical update. It just means my Solo3 is on all my devices. I still have to manually go pick it, however. Bluetooth PowerBeats2 should work.I need something I can work out with, therefore probably going to PowerBeats3 route. I know they are a bit overpriced and durability is questionable, but it would drive me a bit bonkers not to have something with the w1 chip to pair with my 7. I am admittedly OCD and it would bother me every time I connected the earphones. If they break and Apple won't honor the warranty, AMEX is pretty good about cleaning up stuff like that.
I couldn't find an updated release date for the PowerBeats 3. Does anyone have an idea when they will be available?
Unless the W1 provides some battery improvement, the W1 itself is not a critical update. It just means my Solo3 is on all my devices. I still have to manually go pick it, however. Bluetooth PowerBeats2 should work.
Point taken. I have been using the crap out of these Solo3's and I'm at like 92% battery.W1 is significant battery improvements from what I gather. The Solo2 Wireless is 12 hours per charge while the Solo3 is 40. Powerbeats2 are something like 6-8 while Powerbeats3 is advertised at 12 hours.
Based on those numbers, I would guess without a W1, the Airpods would only get about 2 hours and the Beats X would get about 4 per charge.
I need something I can work out with, therefore probably going to PowerBeats3 route. I know they are a bit overpriced and durability is questionable, but it would drive me a bit bonkers not to have something with the w1 chip to pair with my 7. I am admittedly OCD and it would bother me every time I connected the earphones. If they break and Apple won't honor the warranty, AMEX is pretty good about cleaning up stuff like that.
I couldn't find an updated release date for the PowerBeats 3. Does anyone have an idea when they will be available?
I think I'm going to get mine from Best Buy and get their warranty on them just in case... or if Apple has Applecare for them. Then you can use them abuse them and just get a new pair when they no longer work.
I went for the Earskinz, thanks for the recommendation. They are on the way arriving tomorrow. The EarPods are not bad considering they are a throw in with the iPhone but the fit just irked the heck out of me.
I got the Beats Solo 3 wireless from Apple. They are awesome. I have the Powerbeats 2, pretty good but really noise isolation is nonexistent. They have music in my gym on fairly loud so the PBs are worthless there. Not bad at home with no background noise.
I will probably try the BeatsX and Airpods as well. So long as stuff is returnable there is no risk.
I am considering the Powerbeats 3 for running. I am wondering if anyone has any input on waiting for the PB3's or jumping on the current PB2's as they can be had for a good price since their replacement looms on the horizon. Is it worth it to wait for the 3's at $199 or go with the lesser cost 2's now? Thanks...
SQ-wise they'll be the same. You'll get roughly 4 more hours of medium Vol level use out of the PB3. But unless you have multiple Apple Devices and switch around a lot like I do (I walk with my iPhone but do elliptical with my iPad) the PB2s would work just fine. They have refurbed ones at Best Buy for $90 right now... I almost jumped on them but I think I've got my heart set on the Airpods or the Beats X currently and I'm just gonna save my pennies until they come out.
And honestly, the PB2 gets like 4-5 hours, which is WAY more than the average workout.Thanks for the input. I'm not a regular user of headphones...these would only be used for running and only with my iPhone. If there is no SQ difference or any other advantage of the PB3's for a basic user like me, I can't justify the additional money.
I am considering the Powerbeats 3 for running. I am wondering if anyone has any input on waiting for the PB3's or jumping on the current PB2's as they can be had for a good price since their replacement looms on the horizon. Is it worth it to wait for the 3's at $199 or go with the lesser cost 2's now? Thanks...
Is it only 4-5? I thought it was advertised for 6-8. But I forget and I'm too lazy to look. My PB2 knock offs get 6 hours or so.And honestly, the PB2 gets like 4-5 hours, which is WAY more than the average workout.
Thanks everyone for the great input and suggestions. I'm going to try out the PB2's while they are on sale at BBY.
Yeah, it company line is 6 hours. Not sure if I can corroborate as I never pay attention to use like I pay attention to my iPhoneIs it only 4-5? I thought it was advertised for 6-8. But I forget and I'm too lazy to look. My PB2 knock offs get 6 hours or so.
I picked up the Solo 3 in silver. They are ok but nothing more. Will probably be to warm for gym workouts and fall off my head when running. Can't understand why Apple are releasing a bunch of different headphones with USB when it's color match the iPhone and the W1 chip is mostly for iPhone users.
I thought the headphones had controls for music but its just one button. Sure I can push it multipel times but would rather have separate buttons for ff, rwd..
Also I thought now with the AirPods coming I could use Siri for control of playback. But most commands gets me 'I can't do that on the Watch'. I can't adjust volume or change track.
If Amazon reviews can be trusted, the PB 2 do not have all that high of ratings. Something like 4 out of 5 stars something like that. Maybe a tad less. They are currently $139.00 at Best Buy.