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That would be one lucky kid!!
Good karma
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last thursday i accidentally found out something about the apple headphones and that is they are possibly water proof. this is the standard issue white headphones that we see everywhere, anyways the head phones were in the pocket of my gym kit and i when i put them in the washing machine the headphones got wet in laundry soap, got spinned and what not. anyways after emptying the washing machine i thought the headphones were destroyed, but before chucking away i thought i will test them, so took the old i pod touch which i dont use anymore and tried it on that and guess what it worked. today is sunday and i used it in the gym and its working properly. so really impressed, that it been working for 4 days now after getting wet. Word of WARNING DONT TRY THIS as it home as it may destroy yours.
Good karma said:
I've been meaning to try out those new ear pods. I received a pair with my new iPhone. They are still in its pretty little plastic box, but was wondering of they sound and fit well. Good to know they have some or a lot of protection from water!
Good karma
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my ear phones are the old style ones, would love to try the ear-pods, heard they are much more comfortable
Oh I do like the previous version also, they fit well in my ears also!
twerppoet
iPad Fan
I've found them more comfortable and better sounding. The old ones start irritating my ears (not unbearably) after about 15 minutes. I can wear the new ones for about an hour before any minor irritation sets in. Your ears my vary.
Quality wise, there are one of the best I've ever owned. Hold in mind I buy really cheap in-ear headphones for the most part. Most of the audiophile posts I've seen either call them adequate, or better than the old ones but still terrible (with suggestions for $100 alternatives.)
The openings are smaller than the old set, so they are probably somewhat more water resistant, but I would not care to put it to the test. Though Good Karma's story is encouraging news, in case of accidents.
If you already like, or tolerate, the old headphones, you'll probably be pleased with the new ones.
I've found them more comfortable and better sounding. The old ones start irritating my ears (not unbearably) after about 15 minutes. I can wear the new ones for about an hour before any minor irritation sets in. Your ears my vary.
Quality wise, there are one of the best I've ever owned. Hold in mind I buy really cheap in-ear headphones for the most part. Most of the audiophile posts I've seen either call them adequate, or better than the old ones but still terrible (with suggestions for $100 alternatives.)
The openings are smaller than the old set, so they are probably somewhat more water resistant, but I would not care to put it to the test. Though Good Karma's story is encouraging news, in case of accidents.
If you already like, or tolerate, the old headphones, you'll probably be pleased with the new ones.
That's great to hear, Twerppoet! I tend to like the flatter ones because they stay in my ears versus the other ones that look like a square pill coming out of your ear. Could never get those to stay in at all...very annoying to wear!
twerppoet
iPad Fan
That's great to hear, Twerppoet! I tend to like the flatter ones because they stay in my ears versus the other ones that look like a square pill coming out of your ear. Could never get those to stay in at all...very annoying to wear!
Well, these have the feeling that they might fall out; but they never have. They just kind of sit in ear without feeling like they grip anything (which is why they are comfortable). Hold in mind that a brisk walk and light yard work are the most vigorous activities I've use them for. They also stayed in when lying down.
twerppoet said:
That would be the most I would use my earphones for as well. I tried jogging with some with a rubber edge and while they stayed in my ears, the cord was annoying with it whipping in my face so much. So now, I only use them with light activities!
Thanks, Twerppoet-appreciate your feedback on this!
Richard Brown
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Michael Winner died yesterday. I believe he had been ill for quite some time.
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Richard Brown
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While I was in the dentist's waiting room yesterday I was looking through the autumn 2012 edition of the Audi magazine. One of their journalists, Dylan Jones, wrote a rather nice essay about iPad. I have tried to find the article on the Internet without any luck I even downloaded the magazine app from iTunes and still no luck.
Now I don't know whether this article is in the International edition of the magazine however any UK readers should visit an Audi showroom and ask for a copy of magazine. The article is on page 39, and the strapline is "my iPad 3 has almost become my mistress as I spend more time with her than anyone other than my wife."
Perhaps I should try and contact Dylan via the Internet to see whether he would publish a copy of this excellent article on the forum. Of course being such a lover of iPad, he could very well be a former member!
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Now I don't know whether this article is in the International edition of the magazine however any UK readers should visit an Audi showroom and ask for a copy of magazine. The article is on page 39, and the strapline is "my iPad 3 has almost become my mistress as I spend more time with her than anyone other than my wife."
Perhaps I should try and contact Dylan via the Internet to see whether he would publish a copy of this excellent article on the forum. Of course being such a lover of iPad, he could very well be a former member!
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