What's Next... iPod Updates?

MacRumors · Feb 10, 2003, 06:55 AM

5GB iPod supplies have been absent since January. Apple has been reporting that this is due to "high holiday demand".

Most recent hints have indicated that iPod updates are imminent... however, only preliminary info has been available. Hints of upgrades continue to trickle in... but again, nothing definitive.

New Toshiba drives seem to be the likely candidates for upgrades to the iPod line. iPods were last refreshed by Apple in July 2002 at MacWorld Expo New York with the introduction of the 20GB iPod.

pyrotoaster · Feb 10, 2003, 07:13 AM

How long does Apple expect us to believe that "high holiday demand" is still affecting their iPod supply?
Also, Macwhispers says that new iPods are "very likely" this week.

KLFloyd · Feb 10, 2003, 07:15 AM

I REALLY hope we see updates soon.

I don't expect to see many feature upgrades, I hope Apple focuses on fixing some of the problems with the current model such as the battery life issue.

My predictions:
- Price Drops
- Larger HD sizes
- Firmware update (ACC?)

I hope:
- Mic. in
- User Replaceable battery
- Bluetooth/Airport support of some type
- FM tuner

I'll just keep my fingers crossed, anyone think this is going to be happening tomorrow?

Bear · 07:46 AM

For what it's worth, some of the Apple stores are down for updating.

The rest will probably be down shortly.

I guess we find out in a hour or so what is up.

This could also be an indication that Apple wants to make sure we don't expect everything to be on a Tuesday either.

PumaCode · Feb 10, 2003, 07:45 AM

Maybe it's finally time for the Xserve upgrade?

melchior · Feb 10, 2003, 07:47 AM

wow! a somewhat surprise product update. maybe not so, since raid xserves were expected. i don't really count macwhispers predictions as anything credible...

it seems early for the uk store to go down, unless one team does them all sequentially.... we'll see in a few hours i gues...

jtrascap · 07:59 AM

Well, the US one and the Dutch ARE in fact down - I posted earlier that they were up. My bad. So I'm keeping my fingers crossed!

Still - if I could get a 10Gb iPod at $250, and a 20 at $350, I'd jump. Even without updates (bluetooth, mic in, flux capacitor, etc)

I *would* like it to play OGG, but that's a QT issue...

Bear · Feb 10, 2003, 07:49 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by melchior
...

it seems early for the uk store to go down, unless one team does them all sequentially.... we'll see in a few hours i gues...

The European stores have been known to go down a half hour or so before the US store when new/updated products are being announced.

This was true for last weeks iMac updates.

bortek · Feb 10, 2003, 07:52 AM

Look at the applestores in Europe http://store.apple.com/Apple/Webobjects/francestore/ they're off for 20 minutes now.
But US Store still open. What does that mean ?

melchior · Feb 10, 2003, 07:57 AM

it means, as bear just said that the europe stores go down before the US store...

however, i still think it's unusually early for a realease... i mean it's 0445 Cupertino time...

TheT · Feb 10, 2003, 08:01 AM

Usually, they release updates on Tuesdays, for whatever reason...
The German Store is down too btw.... I just really hope they will have iPod updates, I just sold my 5 GB so that I can afford one of the new ones now

Bear · Feb 10, 2003, 08:02 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by melchior
it means, as bear just said that the europe stores go down before the US store...

however, i still think it's unusually early for a realease... i mean it's 0445 Cupertino time...

Nah, it isn't. When the PowerMac updates were done a couple of weeks ago, this is about the time they were happening. The store was back up before 6 AM Pacific (Cupertino) time and taking orders.

Tiauguinho · Feb 10, 2003, 08:05 AM

They have been down for half an hour now... I wonder when will the US store come down...

melchior · Feb 10, 2003, 08:05 AM

someone once told me (on these forums) that they update on tuesdays because once upon a time stoares were closed on sundays and mondays...

but, it's ummm, american monday...

millhouse · Feb 10, 2003, 08:08 AM

im wondering what the pricing scheme will be, we'eve seen about every new release so far get about a 200 dollar price break and bumped specs. maybe we'll get lucky and see the 5gb, 20gb and 40gb ipod lineup.

my prediction

5gb - 125-150
20gb - 250-300
40gb - 400

as for connection i wonder if they'll go firewire 800 , i kinda hope not cuz i dont have firewire 800 jsut 400 and dont know if the adapter does 800 connection to 400 connection.

Tiauguinho · Feb 10, 2003, 08:15 AM

Apple Store US is currently down and Updating... buckle up guys! New Products coming!

Bear · Feb 10, 2003, 08:17 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by millhouse
...

my prediction

5gb - 125-150
20gb - 250-300
40gb - 400

...

Given everything that has been said, I highky doubt there will be a 5GB model. Probably there will be 10, 20 and 40GB Units.

TheT · Feb 10, 2003, 08:19 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Bear

Given everything that has been said, I highky doubt there will be a 5GB model. Probably there will be 10, 20 and 40GB Units.

I agree... they haven't even produced 5 GB iPods after Christmas anymore...
IMO NO FW800 either... they still have products that don't support it.

TheT · Feb 10, 2003, 08:20 AM

How long does updating usually take? another 40 minutes maybe?

vanillamike · Feb 10, 2003, 08:21 AM

Ya no FW 800 considering the new iMacs didn't even support it. Plus it would cost alot in the short term to supply the addapter when the majority of people can't use it.

Mike

8thDegreeSavage · Feb 10, 2003, 08:22 AM

Still down.

Bear · Feb 10, 2003, 08:23 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by TheT
How long does updating usually take? another 40 minutes maybe?

Probably that at the longest. It seems they're back up by 6 AM Pacific (9 AM Eastern) with these unnanounced updates.

TheT · Feb 10, 2003, 08:24 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Bear

Probably that at the longest. It seems they're back up by 6 AM Pacific (9 AM Eastern) with these unnanounced updates.

Yeah, that would make sense... I am soo exited

lol... finally, I'm gonna get a new iPod... and this time, no scratches

hopefully, it'll be one, and no Xserve RAID...

gopher · Feb 10, 2003, 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by jtrascap
Well, the US one and the Dutch ARE in fact down - I posted earlier that they were up. My bad. So I'm keeping my fingers crossed!

Still - if I could get a 10Gb iPod at $250, and a 20 at $350, I'd jump. Even without updates (bluetooth, mic in, flux capacitor, etc)

I *would* like it to play OGG, but that's a QT issue...

OGG is possible on the Mac, just not on the iPod yet.

http://illadvised.com/~jordy/

TheT · Feb 10, 2003, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by gopher

OGG is possible on the Mac, just not on the iPod yet.

http://illadvised.com/~jordy/

But it's no official part of QuickTime, therefore they will most likely not include it... maybe AAC, but I doubt that, too...
I'm predicting new models, but no new SW.

Feb 10, 2003, 06:55 AM	#1
MacRumors macrumors bot Join Date: Apr 2001	What's Next... iPod Updates? 5GB iPod supplies have been absent since January. Apple has been reporting that this is due to "high holiday demand". Most recent hints have indicated that iPod updates are imminent... however, only preliminary info has been available. Hints of upgrades continue to trickle in... but again, nothing definitive. New Toshiba drives seem to be the likely candidates for upgrades to the iPod line. iPods were last refreshed by Apple in July 2002 at MacWorld Expo New York with the introduction of the 20GB iPod.

Feb 10, 2003, 07:13 AM	#2
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Feb 10, 2003, 07:15 AM	#3
KLFloyd macrumors regular Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Gainesville, FL	I REALLY hope we see updates soon. I don't expect to see many feature upgrades, I hope Apple focuses on fixing some of the problems with the current model such as the battery life issue. My predictions: - Price Drops - Larger HD sizes - Firmware update (ACC?) I hope: - Mic. in - User Replaceable battery - Bluetooth/Airport support of some type - FM tuner I'll just keep my fingers crossed, anyone think this is going to be happening tomorrow? __________________ Katie 2.0 GHz MacBook (Black) 5th Gen. iPod Apple TV Proud Mac User since 1984

Feb 10, 2003, 07:24 AM	#4
Bear macrumors 68030 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Sol III - Terra	Some Apple Stores are down... For what it's worth, some of the Apple stores are down for updating. The rest will probably be down shortly. I guess we find out in a hour or so what is up. This could also be an indication that Apple wants to make sure we don't expect everything to be on a Tuesday either. __________________ -----Bear Last edited by Bear : Feb 10, 2003 at 07:46 AM.

Feb 10, 2003, 07:45 AM	#5
PumaCode macrumors newbie Join Date: Feb 2002	What's Nest? Maybe it's finally time for the Xserve upgrade?

Feb 10, 2003, 07:47 AM	#6
melchior macrumors 6502a Join Date: Nov 2002	wow! a somewhat surprise product update. maybe not so, since raid xserves were expected. i don't really count macwhispers predictions as anything credible... it seems early for the uk store to go down, unless one team does them all sequentially.... we'll see in a few hours i gues...

Feb 10, 2003, 07:47 AM	#7
jtrascap macrumors newbie Join Date: Oct 2001	Apple site down... Well, the US one and the Dutch ARE in fact down - I posted earlier that they were up. My bad. So I'm keeping my fingers crossed! Still - if I could get a 10Gb iPod at $250, and a 20 at $350, I'd jump. Even without updates (bluetooth, mic in, flux capacitor, etc) I would like it to play OGG, but that's a QT issue... Last edited by jtrascap : Feb 10, 2003 at 07:59 AM.

Feb 10, 2003, 07:52 AM	#9
bortek macrumors newbie Join Date: Jul 2002	Look at the applestores in Europe http://store.apple.com/Apple/Webobjects/francestore/ they're off for 20 minutes now. But US Store still open. What does that mean ?

Feb 10, 2003, 07:57 AM	#10
melchior macrumors 6502a Join Date: Nov 2002	it means, as bear just said that the europe stores go down before the US store... however, i still think it's unusually early for a realease... i mean it's 0445 Cupertino time...

Feb 10, 2003, 08:01 AM	#11
TheT macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Germany	Usually, they release updates on Tuesdays, for whatever reason... The German Store is down too btw.... I just really hope they will have iPod updates, I just sold my 5 GB so that I can afford one of the new ones now __________________ http://www.TheT.de

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Tiauguinho macrumors 6502a Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: The Netherlands	They have been down for half an hour now... I wonder when will the US store come down... __________________ Join MR Folding Team (3446)

Feb 10, 2003, 08:08 AM	#15
millhouse macrumors member Join Date: Jul 2002	im wondering what the pricing scheme will be, we'eve seen about every new release so far get about a 200 dollar price break and bumped specs. maybe we'll get lucky and see the 5gb, 20gb and 40gb ipod lineup. my prediction 5gb - 125-150 20gb - 250-300 40gb - 400 as for connection i wonder if they'll go firewire 800 , i kinda hope not cuz i dont have firewire 800 jsut 400 and dont know if the adapter does 800 connection to 400 connection.

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Tiauguinho macrumors 6502a Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: The Netherlands	Apple Store US is currently down and Updating... buckle up guys! New Products coming! __________________ Join MR Folding Team (3446)

Feb 10, 2003, 08:20 AM	#19
TheT macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Germany	How long does updating usually take? another 40 minutes maybe? __________________ http://www.TheT.de

Feb 10, 2003, 08:21 AM	#20
vanillamike macrumors regular Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada	Ya no FW 800 considering the new iMacs didn't even support it. Plus it would cost alot in the short term to supply the addapter when the majority of people can't use it. Mike __________________ "If my rhyme was a drug I'd sell it by the gram" Vanilla Ice

Feb 10, 2003, 08:22 AM	#21
8thDegreeSavage macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada	Still down. __________________ What the bloodclot is the damned error now.

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