Colored iPods?

MacRumors · Jul 18, 2004, 01:25 AM

A few reports indicate that Best Buy has received new product codes for new iPods to be available in August and September:

Purple iPod (15GB)
Yellow iPod (20GB)
Orange iPod (40GB)

Presumably this could be an abbreviated list, but may hint toward color iPods associated with the impending release.

macridah · Jul 18, 2004, 01:29 AM

sweet. I also hope it comes in white. It should, steve has a picture of him holding one. I'll have my eyes and wallet on that purple one.

BrianKonarsMac · Jul 18, 2004, 01:41 AM

new ipods have colored wheels. steve displays an ipod with a lavender wheel on NewsWeek, VERY subtley colored wheel.

DMann · Jul 18, 2004, 01:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by macridah

sweet. I also hope it comes in white. It should, steve has a picture of him holding one. I'll have my eyes and wallet on that purple one.

White will definitely be included. I do not
imagine that colors will be restricted to
designated hard drive capacities though....

coumerelli · Jul 18, 2004, 01:42 AM

why does tonight feel more like June 26 than July 18?

Freg3000 · Jul 18, 2004, 01:58 AM

Perhaps it refers to the color of the backlight?

Blue Moon · 02:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrianKonarsMac

new ipods have colored wheels. steve displays an ipod with a lavender wheel on NewsWeek, VERY subtley colored wheel.

Is it lavender or silver? I zoomed in on the Newsweek cover and it looks like what ThinkSecret described (a silver wheel). Lavender would be cool though.

ever · Jul 18, 2004, 02:28 AM

I hope they got rid of the mirror finish. Too difficult to preserve and likely adds needlessly to the weight. I hope the the clickwheel is the only metal thing on this.. and if so the metal wheel will match each plastic case color. A mirror-finish apple logo on the back would be cool tho.

stoid · Jul 18, 2004, 02:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Freg3000

Perhaps it refers to the color of the backlight?

Something like this quickie in PS?

Superdrive · Jul 18, 2004, 02:53 AM

I'll take one in the "Orange" variety, please. (Also from Apple Store, rather than BB)

-Superdrive

nagromme · Jul 18, 2004, 07:15 AM

It's pretty clear from TS's pre-Newsweek story that the color rumors refer to new Mini colors. (Maybe new capacities too?) NOT to the regular iPod.

The new iPod's wheel just looks grey to me. Might be silver--not colored.

Even the Newsweek article itself says the new iPods are only in white.

Chip NoVaMac · Jul 18, 2004, 07:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DMann

White will definitely be included. I do not
imagine that colors will be restricted to
designated hard drive capacities though....

Why not? We love flaunting just how important we are by what we wear and drive. Why not by what we listen to our music with?

croooow · Jul 18, 2004, 08:11 AM

Why wouldn't you buy it from Bestbuy? Bestbuy doesn't make the ipod, Apple does. And doesn't bestbuy have that 4 year protection plan? Apple store only has 2 year and it's most expensive than Bestbuy's 4 year (and they just give you a new one if you have trouble, no questions asked)

The people who work at bestbuy don't know anything, but if you are savvy about the item you are getting you don't need their help, just ask them to get one for you.

Chip NoVaMac · Jul 18, 2004, 08:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by croooow

Why wouldn't you buy it from Bestbuy? Bestbuy doesn't make the ipod, Apple does. And doesn't bestbuy have that 4 year protection plan? Apple store only has 2 year and it's most expensive than Bestbuy's 4 year (and they just give you a new one if you have trouble, no questions asked)

The people who work at bestbuy don't know anything, but if you are savvy about the item you are getting you don't need their help, just ask them to get one for you.

I'll second the Best Buy Protection Plan. Had two different iPod purchases already replaced with new units.

~Shard~ · Jul 18, 2004, 06:13 PM

Well, we know there is definitely a new iPod being released this week, but I guess the color question still remains up in the air. I'm glad though that the iPod Steve is displaying on the cover of NewsWeek is white, as it would be a shame if they got rid of the classic color. If they bring out other colors though, by all means, do it. I'll always be happy with my classic white one though.

croooow · Jul 18, 2004, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ~Shard~

...but I guess the color question still remains up in the air...

according to Newsweek, no it's not:

Quote:

Color. Fuggedaboutit. Despite rumors to the contrary, the wide-bodies are still as pure as the driven snow.

here's the article

~Shard~ · Jul 18, 2004, 09:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by croooow

according to Newsweek, no it's not:

here's the article

Ah yes, so it would seem then. Well who knows, maybe Apple will introduce color to the iPod line-up when the 60 GB iPod is ready to go in a couple months...

Mudbug · 10:33 PM

I think the bigger picture we're all missing is that these colored models could very well be the hPod coming out. We've already seen a colored full-sized iPod in Carly Fiorina's (sp) hand and the video didn't lend itself to tell which color it was. It seems to me to make sense to give the lower-end, smaller sized old feature set as it stands to HP and let them market it to their hearts content, since the Apple version will be the new revision of it. Then the colors make sense, as does the early stock #'s for Best Buy being roughly around the time that the hPod is due to debut.

How's about that for something to chew on?

~Shard~ · Jul 18, 2004, 10:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Macrumors

A few reports indicate that Best Buy has received new product codes for new iPods to be available in August and September:

Purple iPod (15GB)
Yellow iPod (20GB)
Orange iPod (40GB)

Presumably this could be an abbreviated list, but may hint toward color iPods associated with the impending release.

It appears that the 15 GB model is going to be dropped, so that would discount that part of the rumor, but I also don't think Apple would only release specific models in certain colors. If someone wanted a purple iPod, they should be able to get a purple iPod whether they want a 20 GB model or a (future) 60 GB model, as an example.

Colors would be great, but just make sure the classic white iPods are still available too!

markjones05 · Jul 18, 2004, 11:04 PM

Eveyone always seems to forget about this place.
http://www.colorwarepc.com/products/accessories.aspx

themacrobaye · Jul 18, 2004, 11:18 PM

Paris, here colored iPods come...

Not so sure about the 15GB model, they phased that out.. It will probably be 20, 40, and 60. I would definatly get a lavender or light yellow one... or maybe a steel/aluminum colored one... However, I reaaalllllyyy like the snow colored one with a grey wheel.

~Shard~ · Jul 18, 2004, 11:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by themacrobaye

Paris, here colored iPods come...

Not so sure about the 15GB model, they phased that out.. It will probably be 20, 40, and 60. I would definatly get a lavender or light yellow one... or maybe a steel/aluminum colored one... However, I reaaalllllyyy like the snow colored one with a grey wheel.

How about a plaid iPod?

laurawallace799 · Jul 19, 2004, 12:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stoid

Something like this quickie in PS?

you can get the iPod LCD screen colored at this website MOD YOUR iPOD

.

i just got mine back. i did all pink buttons and a blue LCD.

puckhead193 · Jul 19, 2004, 11:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by laurawallace799

you can get the iPod LCD screen colored at this website MOD YOUR iPOD

.

i just got mine back. i did all pink buttons and a blue LCD.

How much was it? How long did it take. I would like my LCD to be a navy blueish.... if that's possible... WIll this work with the new ipods that just came out cause i might upgrade

ClimbingTheLog · Jul 19, 2004, 11:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ~Shard~

How about a plaid iPod?

Sources indicate it'll be introduced at MacWorld Edinburgh.

Jul 18, 2004, 01:25 AM	#1
MacRumors macrumors bot Join Date: Apr 2001	Colored iPods? A few reports indicate that Best Buy has received new product codes for new iPods to be available in August and September: Purple iPod (15GB) Yellow iPod (20GB) Orange iPod (40GB) Presumably this could be an abbreviated list, but may hint toward color iPods associated with the impending release.

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Jul 18, 2004, 07:15 AM	#11
nagromme macrumors 601 Join Date: May 2002 Location: Blinking blue dot	It's pretty clear from TS's pre-Newsweek story that the color rumors refer to new Mini colors. (Maybe new capacities too?) NOT to the regular iPod. The new iPod's wheel just looks grey to me. Might be silver--not colored. Even the Newsweek article itself says the new iPods are only in white. __________________ nagromme Would you like a treatment?

Jul 18, 2004, 01:29 AM	#2
macridah macrumors 6502a Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: city, CA	sweet. I also hope it comes in white. It should, steve has a picture of him holding one. I'll have my eyes and wallet on that purple one.

Jul 18, 2004, 01:41 AM	#3
BrianKonarsMac macrumors 6502a Join Date: Apr 2004	new ipods have colored wheels. steve displays an ipod with a lavender wheel on NewsWeek, VERY subtley colored wheel.

Jul 18, 2004, 02:28 AM	#8
ever macrumors newbie Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Tampa, FL	I hope they got rid of the mirror finish. Too difficult to preserve and likely adds needlessly to the weight. I hope the the clickwheel is the only metal thing on this.. and if so the metal wheel will match each plastic case color. A mirror-finish apple logo on the back would be cool tho.

Jul 18, 2004, 08:11 AM	#13
croooow macrumors member Join Date: Jul 2004	Why wouldn't you buy it from Bestbuy? Bestbuy doesn't make the ipod, Apple does. And doesn't bestbuy have that 4 year protection plan? Apple store only has 2 year and it's most expensive than Bestbuy's 4 year (and they just give you a new one if you have trouble, no questions asked) The people who work at bestbuy don't know anything, but if you are savvy about the item you are getting you don't need their help, just ask them to get one for you.

Jul 18, 2004, 06:13 PM	#15
~Shard~ macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: 1123.6536.5321	Well, we know there is definitely a new iPod being released this week, but I guess the color question still remains up in the air. I'm glad though that the iPod Steve is displaying on the cover of NewsWeek is white, as it would be a shame if they got rid of the classic color. If they bring out other colors though, by all means, do it. I'll always be happy with my classic white one though. __________________ My riches consist not in the extent of my possessions, but in the fewness of my wants. - J. Brotherton

Jul 18, 2004, 10:28 PM	#18
Mudbug macrumors god Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Northwest Louisiana	I think the bigger picture we're all missing is that these colored models could very well be the hPod coming out. We've already seen a colored full-sized iPod in Carly Fiorina's (sp) hand and the video didn't lend itself to tell which color it was. It seems to me to make sense to give the lower-end, smaller sized old feature set as it stands to HP and let them market it to their hearts content, since the Apple version will be the new revision of it. Then the colors make sense, as does the early stock #'s for Best Buy being roughly around the time that the hPod is due to debut. How's about that for something to chew on? __________________ happy thankschrismahanakwaanzicasmasgiving. Last edited by Mudbug : Jul 18, 2004 at 10:33 PM.

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markjones05 macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Brooklyn, NY	Eveyone always seems to forget about this place. http://www.colorwarepc.com/products/accessories.aspx

Jul 18, 2004, 11:18 PM	#21
themacrobaye macrumors newbie Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Providence, RI	Paris, here colored iPods come... Not so sure about the 15GB model, they phased that out.. It will probably be 20, 40, and 60. I would definatly get a lavender or light yellow one... or maybe a steel/aluminum colored one... However, I reaaalllllyyy like the snow colored one with a grey wheel. __________________ Macrobaye uses: 15in PowerBook G4 1.33 Macrobaye makes: http://www.wincustomize.com/skins.asp?AuthorID=665624 W - Let's not elect him in 2004 either. KERRY/EDWARDS 2004

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