2G iPod Shuffle In Stores On Friday

MacRumors · Oct 31, 2006, 09:54 AM

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While pre-orders of Apple's 2G iPod Shuffle have recently begun to ship to customers, Apple has announced the general availability of the music player in Apple Retail Stores and Authorized Retailers worldwide this Friday.

AppleInsider has reported that while retailers may get stock of the players prior to Friday, they will not be allowed to place them out for sale until Friday.

Note: 2G = Second Generation. Second generation iPod Shuffles have a capacity of 1 Gigabytes.

longofest · Oct 31, 2006, 09:55 AM

In other news, ThinkSecret was totally off the mark

Chimera · Oct 31, 2006, 09:56 AM

Appleinsider called this correctly then, I wonder if this will be the top selling iPod model this Christmas.

kirk26 · 11:52 AM

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longofest · Oct 31, 2006, 09:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kirk26

How can you pre-order if the 2GB shuffle is not even on Apple's website?

Tell me that's a joke. I even put a clarification in the story this time. 2G = SECOND GENERATION

iJaz · Oct 31, 2006, 09:58 AM

Good, I am going to NY next Monday.

mclihah2 · Oct 31, 2006, 09:59 AM

What are the chances that they are going to (finally) release the new video iPods on friday, and the release is actually going to be a double release?

And the chance that they have been assembling these new Video iPods, in secret, piggybacked with shipping of the new shuffles?

personally i hope not, as I've spent my apple budget for the year

24" iMac
Elgato EyeTV2 Hybrid
USB 4 Ports
Nike+ trainers
Nike + sensor

I'm not sure I can add the cost for a 120GB ipod video on top of that

Chundles · Oct 31, 2006, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kirk26

How can you pre-order if the 2GB shuffle is not even on Apple's website?

You're kidding right?

iJaz · Oct 31, 2006, 10:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kirk26

How can you pre-order if the 2GB shuffle is not even on Apple's website?

Quote:

Originally Posted by longofest

Tell me that's a joke. I even put a clarification in the story this time. 2G = SECOND GENERATION

HAHAHA, actually very funny!

Mechcozmo · Oct 31, 2006, 10:02 AM

Seriously thinking about picking one of these up. That clip makes it all worthwhile.

YoNeX · Oct 31, 2006, 10:03 AM

You can probably get the shuffle early, I'm sure one of the retailers will accidently sell one to its customers or have already put it out on display.

camnchar · Oct 31, 2006, 10:12 AM

I'd suggest putting "2Gn iPod Shuffle" in future articles to avoid confusion.

garren_bagley · Oct 31, 2006, 10:13 AM

You won't get any confusion until the G3 comes out.

twoodcc · Oct 31, 2006, 10:18 AM

well it looks like i'll have to go check these out when i get a chance

xli_ne · Oct 31, 2006, 10:18 AM

There is a 2GB shuffle!??!?!?!?

AWESOME

Yvan256 · Oct 31, 2006, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by camnchar

I'd suggest putting "2Gn iPod Shuffle" in future articles to avoid confusion.

There's already enough confusion about the whole GB vs Gb thing, I suggest we drop the whole "G = Generation" thing and just write "gen." already (acronym for generation).

And since software works in versions, how about "iPod shuffle v2" if "2nd gen. iPod shuffle" is too long to type?

iowamensan · Oct 31, 2006, 10:26 AM

Apple Labels it as the iPod shuffle 1G 2nd Gen, so I think this should be the term used. Also, my order status shows my shuffle is now scheduled for delivery by Nov 2.

bertyee · Oct 31, 2006, 10:29 AM

Ordered new shuffle yesterday, October 30, from the Apple Store, Just notified this morning that it was shipped today.

sushi · Oct 31, 2006, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chimera

Appleinsider called this correctly then, I wonder if this will be the top selling iPod model this Christmas.

I think that it will be very popular this season. Here's why:

- It's relatively cheap. Almost a stocking stuffer.

- It's small and cool looking.

- It's very convenient with the built in clip for those who commute, and of course for those who use it while exercising.

- A simple design compared to many other offerings on the market.

Multimedia · 10:59 AM

I think the free 38 character engraving is one of the things that makes this product so special. Buying one without it seems to devalue it's significance to me.

Examples of cool engravings would be:

Reward 4 Return 555.555.6789 Taylor B.
Frank Ford 555.555.6789 Please Return
Always in my thoughts. Love, Fred
Always in my thoughts. Love, Claudia
When you speak, it's music to my ears.
Always listen carefully. Love, Charles

wPod · Oct 31, 2006, 10:50 AM

The 2GB shuffle!!!! I CANT WAIT TO GET ONE!!!! I hear its going to be as popular as the PowerBook G5!!!

Zygon Gambit · Oct 31, 2006, 11:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wPod

The 2GB shuffle!!!! I CANT WAIT TO GET ONE!!!! I hear its going to be as popular as the PowerBook G5!!!

Please stop. Please.

robertnq · Oct 31, 2006, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chimera

Appleinsider called this correctly then, I wonder if this will be the top selling iPod model this Christmas.

Sweet! Hopefully I can buy a few for gifts...

Note: This is my first comment! I feel so cool!

Rocketman · Oct 31, 2006, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mclihah2

What are the chances that they are going to (finally) release the new video iPods on friday, and the release is actually going to be a double release?

I say zero. The "true" video iPod is actually MUCH more than a mere iPod. Thus it will take a presentation to discuss what it does, new supporting software, and just as likely, a new supporting service option.

Rocketman

Hint: "Make it so".

tallyho · Oct 31, 2006, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Multimedia

Examples of cool engravings would be:

Reward 4 Return 555.555.6789 Taylor B.
Frank Ford 555.555.6789 Please Return
Always in my thoughts. Love, Fred
Always in my thoughts. Love, Claudia
When you speak, it's music to my ears.
Always listen carefully. Love, Charles

Nice ideas there! How about My other iPod is a Zune..not

Oct 31, 2006, 09:54 AM	#1
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Oct 31, 2006, 09:59 AM	#7
mclihah2 macrumors newbie Join Date: Sep 2006	What are the chances that they are going to (finally) release the new video iPods on friday, and the release is actually going to be a double release? And the chance that they have been assembling these new Video iPods, in secret, piggybacked with shipping of the new shuffles? personally i hope not, as I've spent my apple budget for the year 24" iMac Elgato EyeTV2 Hybrid USB 4 Ports Nike+ trainers Nike + sensor I'm not sure I can add the cost for a 120GB ipod video on top of that

Oct 31, 2006, 10:03 AM	#11
YoNeX macrumors regular Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Riverside, CA	You can probably get the shuffle early, I'm sure one of the retailers will accidently sell one to its customers or have already put it out on display.

Oct 31, 2006, 10:12 AM	#12
camnchar macrumors newbie Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: SLC, Utah	I'd suggest putting "2Gn iPod Shuffle" in future articles to avoid confusion. __________________ 3G iPhone 8Gb 17" MacBook Pro 2.4 GHz C2D 15" MacBook Pro 2 GHz C2D Mac Mini 1.83 GHz C2D 23" Cinema Display (Old School) 3G Green iPod Nano 8GB

Oct 31, 2006, 10:13 AM	#13
garren_bagley macrumors newbie Join Date: Jul 2002	Maybe call it G2 iPod Shuffle You won't get any confusion until the G3 comes out.

Oct 31, 2006, 10:18 AM	#14
twoodcc macrumors 603 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Right side of wrong	well it looks like i'll have to go check these out when i get a chance __________________ tville pump Smarter than the average bear

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xli_ne macrumors 6502a Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Center of the Nation	There is a 2GB shuffle!??!?!?!? AWESOME __________________ "The secret to creativity is knowing how to hide your sources." - Albert Einstein

Oct 31, 2006, 10:26 AM	#17
iowamensan macrumors regular Join Date: Feb 2006	Apple Labels it as the iPod shuffle 1G 2nd Gen, so I think this should be the term used. Also, my order status shows my shuffle is now scheduled for delivery by Nov 2.

Oct 31, 2006, 10:29 AM	#18
bertyee macrumors newbie Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Boston, MA	New 2G Shuffle Ordered new shuffle yesterday, October 30, from the Apple Store, Just notified this morning that it was shipped today.

Oct 31, 2006, 10:37 AM	#20
Multimedia Banned Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Santa Cruz CA, Silicon Beach	But Without The Free 38 Character Engraving What's The Point? I think the free 38 character engraving is one of the things that makes this product so special. Buying one without it seems to devalue it's significance to me. Examples of cool engravings would be: Reward 4 Return 555.555.6789 Taylor B. Frank Ford 555.555.6789 Please Return Always in my thoughts. Love, Fred Always in my thoughts. Love, Claudia When you speak, it's music to my ears. Always listen carefully. Love, Charles Last edited by Multimedia : Oct 31, 2006 at 10:59 AM.

Oct 31, 2006, 10:50 AM	#21
wPod macrumors 68000 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Denver, CO	The 2GB shuffle!!!! I CANT WAIT TO GET ONE!!!! I hear its going to be as popular as the PowerBook G5!!! __________________ 15" PB 1.33 Ghz 1.5GB ram, Dell 2005FPW Mac Mini solo 1.5 Ghz; iPod 10GB 1gen, 20GB 4gen, 80GB 5.5gen, Shuffle 1 gen 512, 2gen 1GB TV 40GB

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