@pjpwnz Yep, I saw that too. I guess the fact that they’re noise-canceling is why they’re considered life-changing. They also have a pair that’s rated great. Maybe they were sold out or something when the page for today was written. They also use the astronaut logo in one of the pictures for their solar light/speaker, which sadly invalidates another part of this as well. The yerba mate is still weird though, hard to argue with that one.
@Bullet1979 What if @snapster bought these Freshbuds at Halloween last year and asked the seller to re-raise the price to use it in today’s offering? Buy low, sell (somewha) higher.
I have these. They’re reasonably comfortable and they sound good. But they turn on when you separate them, so if you put them in your bag/backpack/pocket/whatever they’ll come undone and power on, then when you want to use them, the battery is dead.
@Jazzchoi I thought so. The good reviews are repetitive and some buyers are so angry that they’re answering shoppers’ questions with “these are terrible”.
“Which means they invented their own rating system, applied it to a single product, and didn’t give it the highest rating.”
Better to be a company that makes up its own rating system which has a single rating, apply that rating to every product, and ensure that single rating means mediocre.
I recommend taking a gander at the company’s BBB complaints. The only possible scenario I can imagine is that a pack of raccoons decided to venture into e-commerce, and FRESHeTECH is the result.
Fuck. Yeah. I actually just two days ago got some wireless earbuds from Amazon for this same price. They’re HORRIBLE. They’re so uncomfortable. These look a lot more comfortable.
Sounds like the description write up author is just pissed they weren’t selected to sell off the “utterly confusing solar-powered Bluetooth speaker/light/Protoss pylon”.
Oohh, fudgebucket.
No info on charging? Given that you’ll be doing it nearly every time you use these, you’d think they would show that. It’s almost as if the manufacturer didn’t want you to see its critical flaw. Perhaps that’s why it’s on meh!
Well, then
/giphy i-see-what-you-did-there-nose
(that has to be the only beings left that do not have 8 pairs already, right?)
You are all stifling innovation.
They need to invent something beyond BT. Like “Universal Communicator Implants” or some shit like that. No one could break, loose or forget to charge them.
This was SO convenient they are selling these today because my $80 wireless bluetooth headphones were stolen Friday. Along with my entire purse and wallet. ): Had to use my dad’s card just to buy these today before my new cards come in the mail. Thanks for helping me out Meh.
So there is a “Life-changing” version of these buds, for what it’s worth, that just doesn’t show up on the “Store”. Why? Who knows! But at least, uh, they do have a rating system used more than once. (I hope it’s okay that I’m linking to another product here, but it’s for entertainment value guys, I promise): https://www.amazon.com/FRESHeBUDS-Pro-Wireless-Bluetooth-Earbuds/dp/B01IADU7XS
In for 3 as I’m going to have one of my FAE’s replace the (likely) Hall effect sensor in there with one of my company’s TMR sensors as a trade show demo. I love it when work and my personal life overlap.
Hah, actually, the grey/blue model of those headphones on Amazon has the “life changing” rating.
Frick
@pjpwnz Yep, I saw that too. I guess the fact that they’re noise-canceling is why they’re considered life-changing. They also have a pair that’s rated great. Maybe they were sold out or something when the page for today was written. They also use the astronaut logo in one of the pictures for their solar light/speaker, which sadly invalidates another part of this as well. The yerba mate is still weird though, hard to argue with that one.
@pjpwnz Oh wait, I didn’t realize these ones are noise-canceling as well. I guess it’s just the shape that makes them different?
@Al_Coholic @pjpwnz I don’t think they’re active noise cancelling, just passive “like earplugs” noise suppressing.
Looks like regular price for these on amazon was around $25 before they jacked up to $90 for whatever reason
https://camelcamelcamel.com/FRESHeBUDS-Air-Wireless-Bluetooth-Earbuds/product/B01N211O22
@Bullet1979 What if @snapster bought these Freshbuds at Halloween last year and asked the seller to re-raise the price to use it in today’s offering? Buy low, sell (somewha) higher.
I have these. They’re reasonably comfortable and they sound good. But they turn on when you separate them, so if you put them in your bag/backpack/pocket/whatever they’ll come undone and power on, then when you want to use them, the battery is dead.
These would have been great for listening to @JasonToon’s music.
@kdemo Aww, so nice to be remembered! I gotta start spending more time around here again…
Be alert. The world needs more lerts.
Will the magnet erase my floppy disks?
I’s just say “meh,” but I’m pivoting.
@mehcuda67
Link below…
Fakespot review of earphones
@Jazzchoi I thought so. The good reviews are repetitive and some buyers are so angry that they’re answering shoppers’ questions with “these are terrible”.
“Which means they invented their own rating system, applied it to a single product, and didn’t give it the highest rating.”
Better to be a company that makes up its own rating system which has a single rating, apply that rating to every product, and ensure that single rating means mediocre.
Marketing genius.
I recommend taking a gander at the company’s BBB complaints. The only possible scenario I can imagine is that a pack of raccoons decided to venture into e-commerce, and FRESHeTECH is the result.
“Magnetic for storage”
What, do you hang them on the refrigerator?
Frell.
(Farscape)
Fuck. Yeah. I actually just two days ago got some wireless earbuds from Amazon for this same price. They’re HORRIBLE. They’re so uncomfortable. These look a lot more comfortable.
/image suppressed-finite-box
@Dizavid Which ones did you get from Amazon, so we can avoid them?
Sounds like the description write up author is just pissed they weren’t selected to sell off the “utterly confusing solar-powered Bluetooth speaker/light/Protoss pylon”.
Oohh, fudgebucket.
@ypwulby I would of bought the protoss pylon, if it’s the one I show below. I’ve seen it before, but it was too expensive.
/image protoss pylon charger
@RiotDemon @ypwulby damn baby thassofine.
@RiotDemon @ypwulby They are $20 at GameStop, $28.48 at Amazon.
@dred @ypwulby @amazingchicken damn. That’s half the price of ThinkGeek who actually makes it!
https://m.gamestop.com/product/collectibles/toys/starcraft-protoss-pylon-usb-charger/127729
Specs
What’s in the Box?
1x Set of Bluetooth Headphones
Pictures
Earbuds
Controls
Controls but closer up
Box
In the ear
Around the neck
IN the ear
Price Comparison
$88.99 at Amazon
Warranty
90 Day FRESHeTECH
Estimated Delivery
Monday, July 13th - Thursday, July 16th
You have got to be forking kidding me
Can you install Doom on these?
Oh fluffernutter, these are almost too good to pass up… But they’re not life-changing. I need more life-changing products in my life.
@BillLehecka
@BillLehecka @shahnm Why doesn’t he have any feet???
@BillLehecka @kaoticgirl Because his mehxperience is life changing.
@BillLehecka @kaoticgirl @shahnm How he lost them doesn’t matter - could be due to a line mine in Iraq or a senseless lawn mower accident in the burbs.
But he still has to use the urinal!
Hence this invention: a metal plate is embedded in the forehead and an electromagnet then holds “Shorty” up to the correct height.
@rpstrong Probably because only his feet had batteries and they walked off without the rest of him. Blame @shahnm for that.
@BillLehecka @shahnm What is “B”? A cigarette butt or a piece of gum?
@BillLehecka @Stumpy91 Pube.
I think Irk has been messing around with the price setting algorithm.
No info on charging? Given that you’ll be doing it nearly every time you use these, you’d think they would show that. It’s almost as if the manufacturer didn’t want you to see its critical flaw. Perhaps that’s why it’s on meh!
Well, then
/giphy i-see-what-you-did-there-nose
@tizio Most often bluetooth wireless earbuds use MicroUSB as their charging ports
A big kudos for making a StarCraft reference. My text alert sound is a Protoss Probe being born.
@dred damn. I used to use these sounds all over windows. I found this site that has most sounds to download… Now my newer phone will be cool again.
http://www.hazmatt.net/gaming/starcraft/protoss/units/index.html
@dred @RiotDemon http://www.hazmatt.net/gaming/starcraft/protoss/units/archon/parpss00.wav
@phendrick The archons were my favorite.
@phendrick @RiotDemon https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/starcraft/images/7/7a/ProtossZealotReady00SC1.ogg/revision/latest?cb=20170513145258
HUH?..after paying 18 A PAIR for the Bauhn/Aldis a few weeks ago? And those worked great…
/giphy wtf?
Tempting but Meh. Need to get a car instead. Maybe with blue tooth.
@rustyh3 when are those gonna be on Meh?
/giphy fuko bag
Stop buying BT ear buds for your newborns!
(that has to be the only beings left that do not have 8 pairs already, right?)
You are all stifling innovation.
They need to invent something beyond BT. Like “Universal Communicator Implants” or some shit like that. No one could break, loose or forget to charge them.
What does the “Magnetic” part stand for?
@Stumpy91 Quality.
This was SO convenient they are selling these today because my $80 wireless bluetooth headphones were stolen Friday. Along with my entire purse and wallet. ): Had to use my dad’s card just to buy these today before my new cards come in the mail. Thanks for helping me out Meh.
@drinkaffeine Cancel them, They are horrible you can buy a better pair for a little big more that are actually decent and actual noise cancellation
So there is a “Life-changing” version of these buds, for what it’s worth, that just doesn’t show up on the “Store”. Why? Who knows! But at least, uh, they do have a rating system used more than once. (I hope it’s okay that I’m linking to another product here, but it’s for entertainment value guys, I promise): https://www.amazon.com/FRESHeBUDS-Pro-Wireless-Bluetooth-Earbuds/dp/B01IADU7XS
@Timeroot draining my credit card for these would be life-changing.
In for 3 as I’m going to have one of my FAE’s replace the (likely) Hall effect sensor in there with one of my company’s TMR sensors as a trade show demo. I love it when work and my personal life overlap.
/image worthwhile-positive-pan
Mine won’t pair, can not experience the awesomeness… smh
Can I have help with pairing ? Mine won’t work