Gregory's Server@wtrmt @hisham_hm @sinvega @sn0n @fraggle Maybe I'm just grouchy (probably) but while it is true that this solves a problem, the alternate, "simple" solution (i.e. a copper cable) solves the problem more reliably. That said, I know my headphone preferences are less popular among the masses :)
You are right: I would like to use the copper wire instead.
This is just a workaround for a licensing limitation: Apple is just milking money where it shouldn’t.
I like the fact that this Chinese workaround:
a) Makes clear by its design how the product works.
b) Is cheaper for the user.
c) It hides the complexity of what is doing
Lately, the chances of that occurring are few and far between.
@ollien @hisham_hm @sinvega @sn0n @fraggle
You are right: I would like to use the copper wire instead.
This is just a workaround for a licensing limitation: Apple is just milking money where it shouldn’t.
I like the fact that this Chinese workaround:
a) Makes clear by its design how the product works.
b) Is cheaper for the user.
c) It hides the complexity of what is doing