ET, I do use the 3.5MM adapter on a fairly regular basis. I connect to our car stereo system that way, and I also have some old headphones that I still use. I have a couple of them, and have never had any trouble with either one. HTH, Donna
> On Feb 28, 2018, at 11:29 PM, E.T. <[email protected]> wrote: > > I may get a couple spares since they are so small, easy to lose. I use > neckloops both wired and BT. The BT ones are expensive and do not have user > replaceable batteries so I tend to limit their use. > > I agree, in many cases stick to OEM items. You know, cheap becomes > expensive. > > People leaving their phones, Not surprising. I keep mu phone in my pocket. > Look at how many text and walk. Heard on the news tonight that a pedestrian > was so deep into his phone he walked into a fire truck that had lights and > siren going. Remember Pokemon? > > I'm going to pass on wireless charging for now. I like the concept though. > Its not in the budget. Someday. > > From E.T.'s Keyboard... > [email protected] > Many believe that we have been visited > in the past. What if it were true? > > On 2/28/2018 6:22 PM, M. Taylor wrote: >> Hello E.T., >> I don't know many people who use the 3.5mm adaptor on a regular basis. >> However, I have not heard any reports of them being particularly fragile, >> either. >> Generally speaking, I purchase all of my Apple accessories directly from the >> Apple Store. >> I have not yet used my 8 Plus with a wireless charger. To be honest, I >> don't find the technology all that compelling. >> When they come up with something that can charge my phone, through the air, >> without the need to place the phone on/near a particular spot? Then, and >> only then will I take notice. (smile) >> Oh, one more thing, I am amazed at how many people leave their phones in >> restaurants that offer wireless charging pads. >> As a low vision person, I would never place my phone on a public charging >> pad, for any reason. >> Mark >> -----Original Message----- >> From: [email protected] >> [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of E.T. >> Sent: Wednesday, February 28, 2018 5:28 PM >> To: MacVisionaries >> Subject: About the iPhone 8+ >> Curious to know if folks find the lightning to 3.5mm adapter to last >> long. And if anyone has bought replacements, what brand? >> Also of interest is the wireless charging pad, is Belkin good? >> Thanks for feedback. >> From E.T.'s Keyboard... >> [email protected] >> Many believe that we have been visited >> in the past. 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