That is as maybe, but my point still stands given that we as humans aren’t given to being the most gentle of creatures for the most part.
I still think that it is going too far now. Manufacturers are just showing off now. Regards. Kulvinder Bhogal E-mail: kbhog...@btinternet.com Facetime: kulvinder.bho...@techie.com <mailto:kulvinder.bho...@techie.com> Skypename: bobba2006 > On 10 Mar 2016, at 15:15, Dane Trethowan <grtd...@internode.on.net> wrote: > > The 6S and 6S+ are remarkably strong and robust models, they're actually > thicker than the 6 and 6+ phones were to accommidate that extra steel frame > to make them stronger. > > So if we take the headphones socket out we can leave that steel frame or > something similar in place and make the phone thinner? I guess that's what > Apple is thinking about but I'm not surprised that some are making mountains > and of molehills over this, quite amusing actually. > > > > On 11/03/2016 1:02 AM, goshawk on horseback wrote: >> given the prices of the phones, and the problems that are already showing >> themselves with some of the thinner and larger models, such as the 6plus for >> example, with them being able to get bent so easily, I would say yes, it is >> starting to become a problem! when you fork out that much for something, I >> think it is reasonable to expect it to last, with out having to treat it so >> delicately as you seem to have to with the flimsy stuff that seems to be the >> in thing these days. I can certainly think of a good few benefits to having >> the phones made a bit thicker. >> 1, since we are talking about speakers, I will kick off with that a thicker >> phone could very possibly be fitted with a speaker/speakers with a >> better/wider frequency response. >> 2, a thicker phone could use a considerably higher capacity battery, giving >> greatly extended battery life in demanding situations. >> and/or 3, a thicker phone would have more room for possibly more storage >> memory, and/or a more powerful CPU. >> >> Simon >> >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Dane Trethowan" <grtd...@internode.on.net> >> To: "PC Audio Discussion List" <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> >> Sent: Thursday, March 10, 2016 1:54 PM >> Subject: Re: Apple's iPhone 7 WILL dump the headphone socket | DailyMail >> Online >> >> >> The thickness or lack thereof, is that a real problem? There are benefits to >> be had, stereo speakers for one thing could be made a great deal of use of, >> not just for music but for games, mobility Apps and the phone generally >> being a little louder than it is now. >> >> To illustrate the point a little if I may, I have an iPad Mini. >> >> No, not quite the same as an iPhone given the Mini is a little harder but it >> does have stereo speakers whereas my previous iPads didn’t. >> >> The sound given that extra speaker was noticed the minute I enabled >> Voiceover. >> >> >>> On 11 Mar 2016, at 12:47 AM, Kulvinder Singh Bhogal >>> <kbhog...@btinternet.com> wrote: >>> >>> Aren’t the I-Phones thin enough already? >>> >>> Just don’t put your phone in your trouser pocket, you might snap it. >>> >>> >>> Kulvinder Bhogal >>> E-mail: kbhog...@btinternet.com >>> Facetime: kulvinder.bho...@techie.com <mailto:kulvinder.bho...@techie.com> >>> Skypename: bobba2006 >>> >>>> On 10 Mar 2016, at 13:42, Hamit Campos <hamitcam...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>> >>>> Ah they will have to have a blue tooh Ear pod. Right. >>>> >>>> -----Original Message----- >>>> From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Peter >>>> Scanlon >>>> Sent: Thursday, March 10, 2016 7:15 AM >>>> To: PC Audio Discussion List <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> >>>> Subject: Re: SV: Apple's iPhone 7 WILL dump the headphone socket | >>>> DailyMail >>>> Online >>>> >>>> It reduces thickness by one millimetre. >>>> but they want to make more money by making us by their particular >>>> headphhone. >>>> >>>> >>>> From: Brian Olesen >>>> Sent: Thursday, March 10, 2016 10:03 PM >>>> To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' >>>> Subject: SV: Apple's iPhone 7 WILL dump the headphone socket | DailyMail >>>> Online >>>> >>>> Hi, >>>> It's a real shame. We are many, who like the analog style headphones so >>>> I'll >>>> skip this update and stay with 6S. >>>> Any reason why they're removing the plug? I mean they don't take up much >>>> space. >>>> >>>> Best regards >>>> Brian >>>> >>>> -----Oprindelig meddelelse----- >>>> Fra: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af Devin >>>> Prater >>>> Sendt: 10. marts 2016 07:23 >>>> Til: PC Audio Discussion List >>>> Emne: Re: Apple's iPhone 7 WILL dump the headphone socket | Daily Mail >>>> Online >>>> >>>> I can't wait to see what the new headphones are like, and even what they >>>> can >>>> do now that they have digital capabilities. It might not be just audio >>>> that >>>> goes through them. >>>> >>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>> >>>>> On Mar 9, 2016, at 8:21 PM, Dane Trethowan <grtd...@internode.on.net> >>>> wrote: >>>>> >>>> http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-3484392/Apple-s-iPhone-7-dump >>>> -headphone-socket-Leaked-case-shows-superslim-design-instead-stereo-speakers >>>> .html >>>>> -- >>>>> >>>>> ********** >>>>> Those who don't need help are prepared to help themselves >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >> ********** >> Those of a positive and enquiring frame of mind will leave the rest of the >> halfwits in this world behind. >> >> >> >> > > -- > > ********** > Those who don't need help are prepared to help themselves > >
