Engadget reporters really aren't all that techie... they're just reporters who understand technology slightly more than than your average journalist.
Something tells me that you wouldn't catch an Electrical Engineer outside of Apple using a new Macbook... The lack of Ethernet port for transferring their huge CAD files would probably drive them nuts, among other things.
The lack of Ethernet port for transferring their huge CAD files would probably drive them nuts, among other things.
...or they just own an Ethernet adapter.
We already talked about how much needing half a dozen dongles for an Apple product sucks about three pages ago. Try to keep up
So how many does an individual actually need? The engineer in your example probably won't need or want anything more than the Ethernet adapter.
Heh... I'm apparently the only person here who has to burn DVD's, copy large files, and connect to VGA projectors at work. Oh, and I didn't even go into the huge list of specialized software I need at work that doesn't have a Mac version available.
That's why my Macbook stays at home and I use a Dell laptop at work. Carrying all of that extra crap with me would be a pain in the ass, and I'd still have to run Windows in a VM on top of that.
Of course, the amusing thing about all of this is that the spy photos of the iPhone 6 that have been leaked shows that it HAS a headphone jack. So this entire thread is just a giant Apple trollfest.
If u don't do apple the change wont matter.
If you do I'm sure you will adapt.
I'd suspect this has something to do with apple spending all that loot to acquire beatz, beats, whatever.
One might knock the revised port but what if that revision conforms to apples new amazing out of this world soundng beatz earbuds?
How bout earbuds with multiple micro speakers for incredible audio experience?
And all those other lame outdated two stereo earbuds for your android become the joke?
As with God, never question apples wisdom.
Apples will be done on earth as in heaven.
I have semi expensive 3.5mm earbuds, these ones and the last 3 pairs I had all make a very audible consistent scratchy sound when I'm using them while running. it's from the cord rubbing against my clothing or skin. Annoying to say the least. I haven't ever used earbuds that didn't exibit this to at least some extent, even slightly is still pretty annoying. I for one welcome any technology that can remedy this, and this technology should do just that.
How bout earbuds with multiple micro speakers for incredible audio experience?
Huh? Lightning headphones would still have a cord, so that would still be a problem.
Didn't you say a long time ago that you already have Bluetooth headphones? (Beats or Bose or something)
Lightning is digital, so it wouldn't have that problem.
Lightning is digital, so it wouldn't have that problem.
Something tells me that you wouldn't catch an Electrical Engineer outside of Apple using a new Macbook... The lack of Ethernet port for transferring their huge CAD files would probably drive them nuts, among other things.
What's that?You just have to get the lightning to ethernet dongle, ...
Thunderbolt was made by Intel. Research the history of LightPeak. It was originally conceived as an optical connection.... which is $29. The thing I hate about thunderbolt though is it's some sort of proprietary connector. So you can't just get a cheap one off Monoprice, which is BS. Though in fairness to Apple, generic USB 3.0 to ethernet adapters can be even more expensive.
If they did drop the 3.5mm, would you honestly be surprised? It's Apple. $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ rules
If history has taught us anything. it's that consumers get more frustrated with these type of proprietary issues, anyone remember the Packard Bell computers of the early '90's?, hugely popular due to low cost but you couldn't add memory via the normal route as in every other X86, AT form-factor MB, you had to buy it on a special tiny board that plugged into a proprietary Packard Bell slot at close to double the price of upgrading any other PC. Now I'm not saying this is a very good comparison due to how large and successful Apple is vs Packard Bell's 5 year run of popularity but it was a clear indication consumers don't like being forced to pay extra $$ for your own quirky ideas. My guess is Apple isn't that dumb and leaves the standard jack in place for those who already own a high-quality set of headphones/earbuds that they have no intention of throwing out at Apple's whim.
Huh? Lightning headphones would still have a cord, so that would still be a problem.
Didn't you say a long time ago that you already have Bluetooth headphones? (Beats or Bose or something)
Since it looks like you and QueBert were serious:
The cord rubbing on your body isn't creating electrical impulses in the wire (not perceptible, anyway). It's creating actual vibrations that are carried through the cord and to your head.
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Seriously. Think about it: You even hear that sound when your headphones aren't plugged-in