Will the potential lack of a jack be a deal breaker?

[brau0303]

I have been using wired with my Note 9 but recently got a pair of Buds and have been using them with no issues, That said, I like the option of going wired. Not a deal breaker but I will miss having the option.

Cheers,

BR

 

[Mike Dee]

Really? My brother went from Samsung to lg (for some odd reason). So when my dad needed a new phone when his S3 died, he got an LG. He got the Stylo 4 (has a stylus, somewhat like a very basic Spen).

I didn't say that they don't sell phones at all.

 

[Mike Dee]

I have been using wired with my Note 9 but recently got a pair of Buds and have been using them with no issues, That said, I like the option of going wired. Not a deal breaker but I will miss having the option.

Cheers,

BR

You may know this already but you don't lose wired capability because they provide an adapter

 

[nate0]

LG is everything but dead in the mobile industry.

Agreed. Currently they have no contest when it comes to an audio enhanced centered/focused phone. Onkyo released one a little while back but it did not have flagship qualities along with the audio capabilities and they don't really know whole lot about Android or mobile. LG will probably continue with the headphone jack even long after all other makers have ditched it in their flagship phones. There is no good reason to need to really remove it imo, but what do I know...? I am not a phone maker

 

[Mike Dee]

Agreed. Currently they have no contest when it comes to an audio enhanced centered/focused phone. Onkyo released one a little while back but it did not have flagship qualities along with the audio capabilities and they don't really know whole lot about Android or mobile. LG will probably continue with the headphone jack even long after all other makers have ditched it in their flagship phones. There is no good reason to need to really remove it imo, but what do I know...? I am not a phone maker

Well to remove it from the LG would probably require a larger dongle adapter to house the DAC unless the adapter were just a passthrough device.

 

[brau0303]

You may know this already but you don't lose wired capability because they provide an adapter

I was aware, just gets more cumbersome with more bits & things to carry

Cheers,

BR

 

[Notefan161]

Won't bother me. I have wireless earbuds.

Likewise

Been years since I used wired headphones

 

[nate0]

Well to remove it from the LG would probably require a larger dongle adapter to house the DAC unless the adapter were just a passthrough device.

True. In a way they committed themselves to keeping it in the phones that carry the on-board DAC. An external USB C DAC is not a bad thing just leaves no real customization or tuning at all, unless they integrate a way to do that from the OS. Either way if they did go that route, it would be kinda a slap in the face for all LG owners that are counting on their innovation in that area.

 

[recDNA]

I would lose it. I buy cheap headphones and leave one in every jacket and jeans. I have several cheap wireless headphones as well but they're never charged when I need them and they are not as loud as the wired headphones.

Just leave the adapter connected to your headphones.

 

[recDNA]

I'm with you. I put a bulky case on anyway. I must admit, however, my Note9 is too heavy by my standards. I guess I cannot have a light phone with a big battery. If I have to choose I'll take the big battery. This would push me to N10plus but only if ir blaster rumors are true which I doubt.

This is a pointless 'upgrade' that would only appeal to the white knights here. This will result in returns, lower take up and the possible move to other manufacturers by otherwise loyal customers previously satisfied with the mini computer that is the Note line, not a device obsessed with thinness over versatility.

 

[Mike Dee]

I would lose it. I buy cheap headphones and leave one in every jacket and jeans. I have several cheap wireless headphones as well but they're never charged when I need them and they are not as loud as the wired headphones.

Well none of that has been an issue for even though I now switch between a device with and without. It's obviously easier for most to use a with a jack, but it's just never been an issue that would be a deal breaker for me if everything else on the device clicked all the boxes. Bluetooth vs wired is another debate that has pros and cons. I use everything without a issue and always have something for every situation.

 

[recDNA]

Well if the dollar store starts selling usb c headphones I have no beef!

Well none of that has been an issue for even though I now switch between a device with and without. It's obviously easier for most to use a with a jack, but it's just never been an issue that would be a deal breaker for me if everything else on the device clicked all the boxes. Bluetooth vs wired is another debate that has pros and cons. I use everything without a issue and always have something for every situation.

 

[nate0]

Well if the dollar store starts selling usb c headphones I have no beef!

If they do they'll be that item next to the standard headphones but cost 3 dollars

 

[recDNA]

$3 is doable. I usually listen to CNN or watch sports so sound quality is a plus not a need.

 

[Mike Dee]

$3 is doable. I usually listen to CNN or watch sports so sound quality is a plus not a need.

They might include a set

 

[recDNA]

They might include a set

Not one for the pocket of every jacket. Some people have glasses all over the house
I have headphones everywhere in case i need them. Both cars. Jeans pocket. Sweater pocket. Etc.

 

[nate0]

Not one for the pocket of every jacket. Some people have glasses all over the house
I have headphones everywhere in case i need them. Both cars. Jeans pocket. Sweater pocket. Etc.

Be nice if every maker of a phone lacking a head phone jack included a pair. I'd have a collection by now...dongles and adapters are the lamest excuse to make money... Apple is good at this.

 

[blopez24]

Nope. I use the buds so im good. I prefer bluetooth headphones over wired ones.

 

[EMGSM]

I have been using wired with my Note 9 but recently got a pair of Buds and have been using them with no issues, That said, I like the option of going wired. Not a deal breaker but I will miss having the option.

Cheers,

BR

I still use wired earbuds on occasion but I agree, not a deal breaker.

 

[darkestred]

Not for me. I have moved to BT Transmitters/receivers. Much better sound quality than the DAC onboard assuming the user has capable headphones.