Anyway if that’s what Apple are going to do then hail to them <smile> I have the equipment to manage the change and its readily available so no problem.
> On 11 Mar 2016, at 5:18 AM, Kulvinder Singh Bhogal <kbhog...@btinternet.com> > wrote: > > 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 >> >> > ********** Those of a positive and enquiring frame of mind will leave the rest of the halfwits in this world behind.
