It seems the min collectivity issue here has more to do with the recessed port than anything else (so the jack size may be slightly different, that's not unusual and when you start to shrink a device it makes sense).
I honestly feel that the recessed port is brilliant and plugging in devices that do not utilize that port is potentially risky. By recessing the port you provide further area to prevent tweaking the sensitive mechanics in the port or in your headset. I have owned far too many cellphone headsets that have been tweaked while in my pocket and resulted in a handset that no longer supports audio or a dead headset. Perhaps I am alone in that experience?
Disclaimer: No, I am not an iPhone owner. Although, I did lust after one until they were finally released and msised a few features that make a difference to me, like data storage.
“The experience was a quick and painful reminder that no matter how pretty the window dressing is here, HTC has staged its fashion show in a building that should be scheduled for demolition.
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It seems the min collectivity issue here has more to do with the recessed port than anything else (so the jack size may be slightly different, that's not unusual and when you start to shrink a device it makes sense).
I honestly feel that the recessed port is brilliant and plugging in devices that do not utilize that port is potentially risky. By recessing the port you provide further area to prevent tweaking the sensitive mechanics in the port or in your headset. I have owned far too many cellphone headsets that have been tweaked while in my pocket and resulted in a handset that no longer supports audio or a dead headset. Perhaps I am alone in that experience?
Disclaimer: No, I am not an iPhone owner. Although, I did lust after one until they were finally released and msised a few features that make a difference to me, like data storage.