Archived What are your thoughts on Apple removing the 3.5mm jack? (headphonecharts.com)
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Archived What are your thoughts on Apple removing the 3.5mm jack? (headphonecharts.com)
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[–] Rakosman 0 points 4 points 4 points (+4|-0) ago
The digital to analogue conversion literally must happen somewhere. For a device that is become more and more inclusive with functionalities, it makes no sense to remove one. They have some valid arguments, regarding water tightness, and smoothness of design, but those would also be valid cases for removing the data port and moving to only wireless.
Having the speakers deal with their own conversion has some advantages - hardware makers will have more control over the sound - but it's really a non issue especially compared to the disbenefits.
By removing the analogue port they are taking away the universality of headphones, just like they do by not using USB. And, just like USB, it is an effort to keep tight control over what's used with their devices. In some ways, you could make the argument that it also allows them to ensure that the customer has a significantly reduced chance of having a bad experience (like using shitty headphones and blaming it on the phone) but they make shitty headphones, so that's also not really an issue.
Ultimately, removing the port removes functionality from a technology that is adding functionality everywhere else, it reduces consumer choice, and it increase the cost to the consumer. Stacked up like that, it seems reasonable to conclude that it's primarily about revenue.
[–] PotatoFarm ago
Good analysis, however, I wouldn't be so kind to even consider it, even for a moment, an attempt to make the transition from digital to analog. The truth is that the 3.5mm jack is (And I hope it'll continue to be) a modern wonder in a world of unnecessary and proprietary standards.
[–] VillaLopez 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
He wasn't considering it, he was explaining in a nice way how stupid it was to remove this, since it has to be done anyways. See, if I understand this right (i am no expert), the DAC is also removed (since DAC is needed for the 3.5mm), and a DAC is included with the wireless thinger that you plug headphones into, or the wireless headphones have their own DAC. So it's stupid to remove something that is still needed to hear the music.
[–] 6328429? 0 points 4 points 4 points (+4|-0) ago
These wireless ear-buds are a disaster. It is like socks, when they enter the washing machine, only one returns. Expect a lot of people complaining that they lost the second ear bud.
[–] Rakosman ago
Not to mention forgetting they're in your pocket and having them go through the wash with the socks.
[–] OriginalReaper 0 points 3 points 3 points (+3|-0) ago
they probably have huge investment in bluetooth somewhere. don't they own beats by dre?
[–] gaiben 0 points 4 points 4 points (+4|-0) ago
They do. That's why they're called "beats" now, no longer "beats by Dre".
As with everything Apple, mediocre products at an insane premium price.
[–] Ghetto_Shitlord ago
Are they still selling? I used to see them everywhere on the bus, but now almost never.
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[–] OriginalReaper ago
what is a waste of money?
[–] dottel 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
Bunch of cunts. And for the record Android sucks as well, they just suck slightly less.
[–] Monsantos_Schlong 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago (edited ago)
Fucking ridiculous. But of course the mind hive that consists of apple fanboys will still buy them.
[–] SimonJ57 ago
Qued up around corners with models unavailable because of pre-ordering...
[–] Hook0076 ago
Oh boy! Proprietary headphones that I can't even use with other Apple products! Who the fuck buys this shit?
[–] DickHertz ago (edited ago)
Stupid move and those airbuds are the most massively over-engineered pieces of shit. Should have put that money into sound quality which is all anyone cares about when buying earphones. Looking like a douchebag isn't on most consumers lists.
[–] FatBastardIRL ago
i think it makes deciding which phone to get a little bit easier.
much like phones with no SD slot and no removable battery, a lack of headphone jack will just be one more dealbreaker when i'm shopping.