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0 pointsWowfunhappy6y ago0 comments

> Leaving a pair of headphones plugged into whatever they "go with", and then putting in your ears the headphones of whatever device you're interacting with?

So my MacBook Air for instance (the 11 inch model, small enough to comfortably carry under my arm and use on the subway) doesn't really have a place to store headphones. And permanently wrapping headphones around my phone would get annoying quickly.

Again, these are nitpicks and there are ways I could adapt. But it would be inconvenient. I have a headphone jack, and it works.

> Have you checked Amazon lately?

I have not. The main problem really is switching between devices. And to a lesser extent, the Nintendo Switch's lack of Bluetooth audio support.

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sosborn6y ago

> The main problem really is switching between devices.

FWIW, most bluetooth headphones also offer 3.5mm corded options. Just use the bluetooth when necessary/convenient, and the cord the rest of the time.

WowfunhappyOP6y ago

Huh, I hadn't seen that! That's really neat, and a possible real solution. Any product links? Doesn't need to be an endorsement, just as an example.

Edit: Oh, but then I totally forgot in this whole discussion—if it's Bluetooth I'll also have to remember to charge my damn things! Bleh. Still would like to see an example though!

sosborn6y ago

One example: https://www.sony.com/electronics/headband-headphones/wh-1000...

Typically on sale for $250. 30-hour battery life.

You won't find this (that I know of) with earbud types.

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drusepth6y ago

Off-topic, but I use the HomeSpot adapter [1] to add Bluetooth to my Switch. It's a big battery drain so I try to use wired where I can, but if I need wireless (watching something while doing dishes, etc) it works pretty well with some minor caveats on initial pairing.

[1] https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07L9SL7ZT

derefr6y ago

> That, and the Nintendo Switch's lack of Bluetooth audio support.

IIRC, they make a slimline adapter that you can stick to your Switch that gives it Bluetooth support. If you've got it jailbroken, you can also just enable it in software.

Nursie6y ago

I think that was a third party project, maybe even a kickstarter thing...

IIRC Nintendo gave their reason for not enabling it by default as not wanting to interfere with the controllers.

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sosborn6y ago

> The main problem really is switching between devices.

FWIW, most bluetooth headphones also offer 3.5mm corded options. Just use the bluetooth when necessary/convenient, and the cord the rest of the time.

WowfunhappyOP6y ago

Huh, I hadn't seen that! That's really neat, and a possible real solution. Any product links? Doesn't need to be an endorsement, just as an example.

Edit: Oh, but then I totally forgot in this whole discussion—if it's Bluetooth I'll also have to remember to charge my damn things! Bleh. Still would like to see an example though!

sosborn6y ago

One example: https://www.sony.com/electronics/headband-headphones/wh-1000...

Typically on sale for $250. 30-hour battery life.

You won't find this (that I know of) with earbud types.

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drusepth6y ago

[1] https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07L9SL7ZT

derefr6y ago

> That, and the Nintendo Switch's lack of Bluetooth audio support.

IIRC, they make a slimline adapter that you can stick to your Switch that gives it Bluetooth support. If you've got it jailbroken, you can also just enable it in software.

Nursie6y ago

I think that was a third party project, maybe even a kickstarter thing...

IIRC Nintendo gave their reason for not enabling it by default as not wanting to interfere with the controllers.

j / k navigate · click thread line to collapse