While the actual product itself (iTouch/iPhone) may actually be a polished product, the familiar white earbuds associated with them are far from quality. Apple is KNOWN to produce high-standard products, but with all the revenue Apple gets from the mindless mass of buyers, couldn't they divert at least some funds to develop higher qualities earbuds?
Standard Earphones
Of course, if you actually want "superior acoustic accuracy, balance, and clarity" (quoted from Apple's site, http://www.apple.com/ipod/in-ear-headphones/), and of course have a spare 79$ to drop for them, you can buy yourself your very own...standard in-ear earphones, as the standard iPod earphones are an older style. The original style is criticized for being unable to project suitable bass tones to you ears; it would be a smart move for Apple to simply include their (superior) earphones, and drop the original design altogether.
In-ear earphones
Those familiar with the 3rd generation iPod shuffle might recognize the small box on the side of the in-ear headphones; in another Apple scam, the 3rd generation iPod shuffle can only be controlled by said box; regular earphones are out of the question, and only earphones licensed by only Apple themselves are compatible. This makes it impossible to use an auxiliary wire to connect it to your stereo system. That is, unless you have the one and only Apple docking station. Fortunately, you can snag this of the internet for less than a dollar, if you find yourself with an iPod shuffle in the first place.
And yet, people STILL buy them.
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