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Headphones that I travel with

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I'm a guy with some specific needs. That why I always travel with at least 3-4 pairs of headphones. I have found that listening requirements while traveling aren't always consistent. For example, I'll start off with a flight, land and then drive 2+ hours, and then hit up the recommended running route from the hotel's front desk. From there, I'll head to a Starbucks and work on homework for a couple of hours. That is at least 3 different scenarios that call for 3 separate sets of listening requirements. Maybe I'm crazy or "extra" but I hate being out in the field with the wrong tools.   Sony MDR-V6 plugged into the headphone jack of my iPhone SE Flying: Philips SHB8750NC or Bose QuietComfort 20 When flying, active noise canceling is the only option. How do people sit through a flight with their Apple-supplied EarPods? Actually, "Why don't people immediately toss out their Apple-supplied EarPods once they unbox their iPhone?" is

I went full Apple stupid in 2018

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i Phone. Mac.  i Pad . Beats. Watch. I went full Apple stupid  in 2018 for cheap.  But why?   In my circle, I’ve always been known as a diehard Windows and Android guy. It’s just what works for me. But I’ve always had a soft spot for Apple.  W hen I already have a way of doing things, why would I transition over? Get rid of my current lineup and pay a premium for another way of doing things? Not very practical. But what if I could have it all? Living in different ecosystems at once. Windows, Android, MacOS, iOS. I wanted to make it happen so I went digging. Here’s what I figured out.    My iPhone of choice: iPhone SE. Main reasons? Form factor, features, PRICE.  These things can be had on eBay all day for under $200.    Mac: 2011 Mac m ini.  The best value in my Apple lineup. Dual-core i7. 8GB ram.  A n o brainer. Holds up well, 7 years from its inception. Runs  pro Apple  apps good enough for my use. Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro X.    i Pad: a  tertiary