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Re:Fairbuds XL review: the excellent noise-cancelling headph... by ChuckNorris89 on Sunday May 14, 2023 @04:36PM (#35941174)
Not everyone wants to go jogging with wired headphones. The freedom of TWS earbuds can spoil you.
Re:Fairbuds XL review: the excellent noise-cancelling headph... by paulryanrogers on Sunday May 14, 2023 @04:44PM (#35941221)
I second this. After trying with many different kinds, it's just too big a hassle. Clips at strategic places can help, yet only work so long. Eventually something will snag and the headphones will break. Separate, wireless buds are significantly more comfortable.
Re:Fairbuds XL review: the excellent noise-cancelling headph... by Gigachad on Monday May 15, 2023 @12:32AM (#35943903)
I use Airpods most of the time but wired headphones on my desktop because bluetooth is so broken on desktops. Going back to the wired headphones feels like wearing a leash tied to my desk. Want to just go grab a drink from the fridge but I have to mute myself, take them off, then undo it all when I come back.
Re:Fairbuds XL review: the excellent noise-cancelling headph... by userbinator on Sunday May 14, 2023 @05:10PM (#35941374)
I'm not sure TWS buds with the shape of an AirTag would work, but I do think they could make them with something like an easily removable cap on the stem that holds the cell in place.
Re:Fairbuds XL review: the excellent noise-cancelling headph... by ChuckNorris89 on Sunday May 14, 2023 @05:30PM (#35941492)
>TWS buds with the shape of an AirTag

You missed the point. The target wasn't to shape the earbuds like the AirTags but to allow the user to unscrew the lithium cell like it's possible on the AirTags.

Re:Fairbuds XL review: the excellent noise-cancelling headph... by wkat4242 on Monday May 15, 2023 @05:05AM (#35945449)
Microsoft was planning earbuds with a big round shape. I don't think they actually ever materialized though.