[Technology] Apple airpods

[Herr Tubthumper]

That's the crux of it for mate, unless Apple have started making high quality earphones, which they've never done before, I would just find them really frustrating no matter how much else they offer, they made to deliver sound fundamentally.

If sound quality is the major concern you shouldn’t even be thinking of AirPods or similar?

 

[bhanutz]

Well, I haven't done any for about 15 years but if it fits your weird agenda then fill your boots sunshine.

Strange little man you are. #yoda

I like being called little. Cheers!

 

[Brian Fantana]

Wouldn't surprise me mate.

If you'd care to read the whole thread though. I didn't really say anything that bad. The escalation was rather harsh in my opinion.

Some people have a huge devotion to certain things and it clouds their usual judgement.

Oh agreed, I don't think you've said anything bad at all. I was just trying to crowbar in a dreadful joke!

 

[mikeyjh]

If sound quality is the major concern you shouldn’t even be thinking of AirPods or similar?

I agree entirely - That's why I find it a challenge that there so stupidly expensive but not actually very good at their primary function.

 

[Timbo]

This thread is going well

It's incredible what people can find to argue about! I had less of an argument when my wife found out I'd spent £220 on some air pod pro's at the weekend. The only reason I read this thread to see what they're like and I'm not sure I know yet (Haven't got them out yet so I can't give an opinion)

 

[Easy 10]

I think this is where my admiration for Apple finally peaked. They can actually get people to hand over £120 - for a pencil.

Genius. Absolute genius.

 

[LlcoolJ]

Oh agreed, I don't think you've said anything bad at all. I was just trying to crowbar in a dreadful joke!

Bad enough to be barred from the thread though apparently! Had to go in through Tapatalk to see your reply.....

 

[LlcoolJ]

I think this is where my admiration for Apple finally peaked. They can actually get people to hand over £120 - for a pencil.

Genius. Absolute genius.

You have to admire their front. A mate of mine paid £800 for an Apple monitor. It's about the same size as mine which cost £100 around five years ago. Maybe it switches on when he stands near it with his watch though. Bargain!

 

[Bold Seagull]

You have to admire their front. A mate of mine paid £800 for an Apple monitor. It's about the same size as mine which cost £100 around five years ago. Maybe it switches on when he stands near it with his watch though. Bargain!

Just because you don't understand why something might be better, doesn't mean it isn't. I can quite easily buy a 55" telly for £400, but the picture really won't be anywhere near as good as a top of the range OLED 55" at £1500.

 

[LlcoolJ]

Just because you don't understand why something might be better, doesn't mean it isn't. I can quite easily buy a 55" telly for £400, but the picture really won't be anywhere near as good as a top of the range OLED 55" at £1500.

Yes I know. But it's just a monitor. I've seen it. It's nothing special and he only uses it for arsing about on the internet, not complex graphic design or video editing.

It's a running joke between us, he's probably bought one of those pencils and he would laugh at himself for doing so.

 

[bhanutz]

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Yes I know. But it's just a monitor. I've seen it. It's nothing special and he only uses it for arsing about on the internet, not complex graphic design or video editing.

It's a running joke between us, he's probably bought one of those pencils and he would laugh at himself for doing so.

Life would be good if we could all be as cool and knowledgable as you. Give yourself a pat on the back.

 

[Driver8]

You have to admire their front. A mate of mine paid £800 for an Apple monitor. It's about the same size as mine which cost £100 around five years ago. Maybe it switches on when he stands near it with his watch though. Bargain!

Does it look like this? If so it’s not a monitor it’s an iMac (a computer)

 

[Bold Seagull]

Yes I know. But it's just a monitor. I've seen it. It's nothing special and he only uses it for arsing about on the internet, not complex graphic design or video editing.

It's a running joke between us, he's probably bought one of those pencils and he would laugh at himself for doing so.

A bit like buying a sit on mower for a 12' lawn. Like you say though, the monitor may well be good value if you need that level of spec.

Now my Dad has always been a hobbying artist, and produced some fantastic portraits. 70 now, shielding, he sits with his Apple Pen and iPad and has been producing some really beautiful pictures that would be impossible without the pen. The technology in it with regard to it's response to touch and pressure and how that translates into the artwork is amazing. He's getting an incredible amount of joy out of it.

For just clicking on your safari tabs, or opening your next app - yeah probably a bit overkill!

 

[LlcoolJ]

Does it look like this? If so it’s not a monitor it’s an iMac (a computer)

I know I might seem like one sometimes but I'm not an idiot. It's a monitor.

 

[LlcoolJ]

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Life would be good if we could all be as cool and knowledgable as you. Give yourself a pat on the back.

If I was portlock I would be screaming for a policeman at this point.

 

[Bold Seagull]

If I was portlock I would be screaming for a policeman at this point.

You have managed to rack up 24 posts on a product thread you have no interest in!

 

[LlcoolJ]

You have managed to rack up 24 posts on a product thread you have no interest in! [emoji38]ol:

Aside from my original couple of posts and one agreeing with Easy, I've just been trying to stick up for myself vs the cultists. I'm also actually banned from this thread so it's a good effort imo. [emoji23]

 

[Norman Potting]

I didn't realise that my thread about everyday electronic consumer goods could cause passions to run so high

I am sure that you will be fascinated to know that youngest located some 2019 model AirPods at £136 (£12.01 off due to Black Friday) which. after her staff discount. reduced by a further £14.95. I pointed out to her that the staff discount could purchase me another set of £14.99 ones if I chipped in another 4p!

 

[LlcoolJ]

I didn't realise that my thread about everyday electronic consumer goods could cause passions to run so high

I am sure that you will be fascinated to know that youngest located some 2019 model AirPods at £136 (£12.01 off due to Black Friday) which. after her staff discount. reduced by a further £14.95. I pointed out to her that the staff discount could purchase me another set of £14.99 ones if I chipped in another 4p!

Anything for 4p is a bargain in my book!

Well apart from something like an album by The 1975, or a BMW Mini, or a Peaky Blinders hat, or an Apple watch or..... (STOP, STOP YOU'RE ALREADY BANNED, please don't tell me Bozza drives a Mini and likes The 1975 or my goose is well and truly cooked).

Ahem.

I apologise (again) for my part in derailing your thread.

 

[Driver8]

I know I might seem like one sometimes but I'm not an idiot. It's a monitor.

Apple don’t make a monitor. I’m being whooshed aren’t I.......