New iPod Details

MacBytes · Jul 18, 2004, 12:14 PM

Category: Apple Hardware
Link: Newsweek describes features of new iPod.
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MacRumors · Jul 18, 2004, 12:51 PM

MSNBC has posted the Newsweek article providing details, more photos and pricing for the new iPods.

New features include:

- Click wheel (like the iPod Mini)
- A millimeter thinner
- More efficient Menus
- Multiple on-the-go playlists
- Listen to audiobooks slower or 25 percent faster without affecting pitch
- Longer play - 12 hours of battery life due to more power conservation
- Lower price: 40GB - $399, 20GB $299 (no 15 gig model now)
- Still white

jimsowden · 01:13 PM

I bet the 60gig will come out in Paris, seeing as how Toshiba leaked that apple wants 350,000 a month.

Brian Haworth · Jul 18, 2004, 12:55 PM

Oh, snap. 12 hours.
I haven't been able to justify the cost till now, but this rules. I also like that they're making the clickwheel standard, as it's much more intuitive than the Gen3 way.

bathysphere · 01:32 PM

so no low end model? i hope they can get the mini production sorted out.

edit: whoops, misread the prices.

musicpyrite · Jul 18, 2004, 12:56 PM

Whoo-hoo....

If the only new thing is the click wheel (I don't really care about battery life) I'm not very impressed.

Allon · Jul 18, 2004, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Macrumors

- Longer play - 12 hours of battery life due to more power conservation

That's better, but sadly enough still incomparable to e.g. MiniDisc portables.

runxc · Jul 18, 2004, 12:57 PM

That sounds so cool, to bad i have my mini or else i would get one. when are they coming out? they sound so cool

the_mole1314 · Jul 18, 2004, 12:58 PM

I'm NOT WORTHY APPLE! I'M NOT WORTHY! I'll **** in my pants if the new iMac is this cool.

quagmire · Jul 18, 2004, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bathysphere

so no low end model? i hope they can get the mini production sorted out.

The 20 GB is now the low end. The 40 GB is mid range(well high end for now) and the 60 GB is coming soon.

AppleMatt · 01:01 PM

I wonder how many, if any, will be made available in a firmware update to G3 owners? I can see the menu changes, playlist changes and audiobook stuff being possible, it's just whether Apple decide to or not.

I presume there could be better power management in there aswell, but not providing all the gains of the new 4G's, which presumably use more power efficient parts also.

Although Apple didn't update the G1 & G2 with G3 features, there seemed to be a bigger difference between those. As someone else said this is more evolutionary than revolutionary. Here's hoping!
*crosses fingers*

AppleMatt

eyePod · Jul 18, 2004, 12:59 PM

What's up with no storage bump? I would bet my house on a 60 gig announced at SF MacWorld in Jan 2005. Also, larger storage Minis at the same time. The Newsweek article is great publicity for Apple though.

quagmire · Jul 18, 2004, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by runxc

That sounds so cool, to bad i have my mini or else i would get one. when are they coming out? they sound so cool

Tomorrow tomorrow, the ipods come out tomorrow. It is a day away.

Freg3000 · 03:29 PM

Seems to me that the firmware updates should be available to 3G owners, as they are not adding anything spectacular on the software side. Also, if you remember the outcry when Apple didn't offer the new firmware to 1G and 2G owners when the news iPods came out in April '03, I can only imagine what would happen if they did the same thing now....only to a lot more people.

mich73 · Jul 18, 2004, 01:02 PM

Longer battery life, listening to audiobooks 25% faster & lower price...I'll be ordering the new 20gig.

macridah · 04:16 PM

It would be msn ( a microsoft company ) to ruin apple's announcement. Oh well.

Stike · Jul 18, 2004, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by the_mole1314

I'm NOT WORTHY APPLE! I'M NOT WORTHY! I'll **** in my pants if the new iMac is this cool.

You want an iMac with scroll wheel and 12 hours battery life?

mattl · Jul 18, 2004, 01:05 PM

anybody have experience with upgrades after an order is placed? i just spent $469 (edu) for the 3G 40GB on thursday, and it's supposed to be shipped by friday 7/23. i'm trying to figure out if they'll send me the old model at the same price, or the old model cheaper, or the new model cheaper. i guess i'll be calling customer service tomorrow ...

- matt

Duff-Man · Jul 18, 2004, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eyePod

What's up with no storage bump? I would bet my house on a 60 gig announced at SF MacWorld in Jan 2005. Also, larger storage Minis at the same time. The Newsweek article is great publicity for Apple though.

Duff-Man says....because the bigger drives are not yet available. But I think we will see those 60GB sooner than January as there are now only 2 iPods in the line....perhaps another item for the Paris show at the end of August as those 60 GB drives are supposed to start shipping that month....oh yeah!

CubaTBird · Jul 18, 2004, 01:06 PM

hey man, if apple releases new firmware tomorrow, im a happy man with my 3g 15 gb. plus the way i see it, my ipod is considered a novelty item considering its the last of the 3g. plus the 3g look more advanced? the new ones have a click wheel, thus MOVING PARTS, thus old tech... the 3g have no moving parts...

blueBomber · Jul 18, 2004, 01:07 PM

Another product release announced before it's time. Apple isn't being very Apple-like these days. Last night's discovery was an accident, but today the article has been posted and Apple makes no mention of the new iPods on their site.

Redline13 · Jul 18, 2004, 01:10 PM

No radio? Oh well. I guess I will just keep waiting until I fill my 15 giger. They should be up to the 5th or 6th generation by then.

Pipian · Jul 18, 2004, 01:13 PM

I'm slightly disappointed that there isn't a 60 Gig yet.. That's what I really need, size wise, so it looks like I'll have to wait until MWSF

C-Mezak · Jul 18, 2004, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mattl

anybody have experience with upgrades after an order is placed? i just spent $469 (edu) for the 3G 40GB on thursday, and it's supposed to be shipped by friday 7/23. i'm trying to figure out if they'll send me the old model at the same price, or the old model cheaper, or the new model cheaper. i guess i'll be calling customer service tomorrow ...

- matt

May of us are int he same situation! If you get any answers, share them!!

SFNE Freak · Jul 18, 2004, 01:14 PM

This is making me feel kind of weird.

Its almost like some magazine up and took Steve's thunder by publishing an article discussing the new features before its even posted on Apple's site.

Jul 18, 2004, 12:14 PM	#1
MacBytes macrumors bot Join Date: Jul 2003	Newsweek describes features of new iPod. Category: Apple Hardware Link: Newsweek describes features of new iPod. Posted on MacBytes.com Approved by Mudbug

Jul 18, 2004, 12:51 PM	#2
MacRumors macrumors bot Join Date: Apr 2001	New iPod Details MSNBC has posted the Newsweek article providing details, more photos and pricing for the new iPods. New features include: - Click wheel (like the iPod Mini) - A millimeter thinner - More efficient Menus - Multiple on-the-go playlists - Listen to audiobooks slower or 25 percent faster without affecting pitch - Longer play - 12 hours of battery life due to more power conservation - Lower price: 40GB - $399, 20GB $299 (no 15 gig model now) - Still white

Jul 18, 2004, 12:53 PM	#3
jimsowden macrumors 68000 Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Boston, MA	I bet the 60gig will come out in Paris, seeing as how Toshiba leaked that apple wants 350,000 a month. __________________ King Donko of Punchstania Last edited by jimsowden : Jul 18, 2004 at 01:13 PM.

Jul 18, 2004, 12:55 PM	#4
Brian Haworth macrumors member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Santa Rosa, CA, USA	Oh, snap. 12 hours. I haven't been able to justify the cost till now, but this rules. I also like that they're making the clickwheel standard, as it's much more intuitive than the Gen3 way. __________________ "Music is the only thing in this world, with the exception of sneezing and looking at the sunset, that takes you to a place that's above the mundane. Everything else is just bull**." - Stephan Jenkins The Core Ascendency

Jul 18, 2004, 12:55 PM	#5
bathysphere macrumors member Join Date: Oct 2003	so no low end model? i hope they can get the mini production sorted out. edit: whoops, misread the prices. Last edited by bathysphere : Jul 18, 2004 at 01:32 PM.

Jul 18, 2004, 12:56 PM	#6
musicpyrite macrumors 68000 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Cape Cod	Whoo-hoo.... If the only new thing is the click wheel (I don't really care about battery life) I'm not very impressed. __________________ For SCIENCE!!

Jul 18, 2004, 12:57 PM	#8
runxc macrumors newbie Join Date: Jul 2004	That sounds so cool, to bad i have my mini or else i would get one. when are they coming out? they sound so cool

Jul 18, 2004, 12:58 PM	#9
the_mole1314 macrumors 6502a Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Dayton, OH	I'm NOT WORTHY APPLE! I'M NOT WORTHY! I'll **** in my pants if the new iMac is this cool. __________________ 13" MacBook Pro 2.53GHz (base model) iPod touch, nano, shuffle, iPod 3gen

Jul 18, 2004, 12:58 PM	#11
AppleMatt macrumors 68000 Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: UK	I wonder how many, if any, will be made available in a firmware update to G3 owners? I can see the menu changes, playlist changes and audiobook stuff being possible, it's just whether Apple decide to or not. I presume there could be better power management in there aswell, but not providing all the gains of the new 4G's, which presumably use more power efficient parts also. Although Apple didn't update the G1 & G2 with G3 features, there seemed to be a bigger difference between those. As someone else said this is more evolutionary than revolutionary. Here's hoping! crosses fingers AppleMatt __________________ Avatar by edesignuk. Fold for team MacRumors. Last edited by AppleMatt : Jul 18, 2004 at 01:01 PM.

Jul 18, 2004, 12:59 PM	#12
eyePod macrumors newbie Join Date: Jul 2004	No 60 Gig! What's up with no storage bump? I would bet my house on a 60 gig announced at SF MacWorld in Jan 2005. Also, larger storage Minis at the same time. The Newsweek article is great publicity for Apple though.

Jul 18, 2004, 01:02 PM	#14
Freg3000 macrumors 68000 Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: New York	Seems to me that the firmware updates should be available to 3G owners, as they are not adding anything spectacular on the software side. Also, if you remember the outcry when Apple didn't offer the new firmware to 1G and 2G owners when the news iPods came out in April '03, I can only imagine what would happen if they did the same thing now....only to a lot more people. __________________ FregTK This Is Momentum. Last edited by Freg3000 : Jul 18, 2004 at 03:29 PM.

Jul 18, 2004, 01:02 PM	#15
mich73 macrumors member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Nashville, TN	Longer battery life, listening to audiobooks 25% faster & lower price...I'll be ordering the new 20gig.

Jul 18, 2004, 01:03 PM	#16
macridah macrumors 6502a Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: city, CA	It would be msn ( a microsoft company ) to ruin apple's announcement. Oh well. Last edited by macridah : Jul 18, 2004 at 04:16 PM.

Jul 18, 2004, 01:05 PM	#18
mattl macrumors newbie Join Date: Aug 2002	just ordered -- upgrade ? anybody have experience with upgrades after an order is placed? i just spent $469 (edu) for the 3G 40GB on thursday, and it's supposed to be shipped by friday 7/23. i'm trying to figure out if they'll send me the old model at the same price, or the old model cheaper, or the new model cheaper. i guess i'll be calling customer service tomorrow ... - matt

Jul 18, 2004, 01:06 PM	#20
CubaTBird macrumors 68020 Join Date: Apr 2004	must have new firmware hey man, if apple releases new firmware tomorrow, im a happy man with my 3g 15 gb. plus the way i see it, my ipod is considered a novelty item considering its the last of the 3g. plus the 3g look more advanced? the new ones have a click wheel, thus MOVING PARTS, thus old tech... the 3g have no moving parts...

Jul 18, 2004, 01:07 PM	#21
blueBomber macrumors regular Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Minneapolis, MN	Another product release announced before it's time. Apple isn't being very Apple-like these days. Last night's discovery was an accident, but today the article has been posted and Apple makes no mention of the new iPods on their site. __________________ "I am a ninja. My life is lonely and difficult." "Fry to the rain forest and save the nature!" "Yes Sir!" - a Neo Geo Classic

Jul 18, 2004, 01:10 PM	#22
Redline13 macrumors 6502 Join Date: Feb 2004	Darn No radio? Oh well. I guess I will just keep waiting until I fill my 15 giger. They should be up to the 5th or 6th generation by then.

Jul 18, 2004, 01:13 PM	#23
Pipian macrumors regular Join Date: Apr 2003	I'm slightly disappointed that there isn't a 60 Gig yet.. That's what I really need, size wise, so it looks like I'll have to wait until MWSF

Jul 18, 2004, 01:14 PM	#25
SFNE Freak macrumors member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: CT	This is making me feel kind of weird. Its almost like some magazine up and took Steve's thunder by publishing an article discussing the new features before its even posted on Apple's site.

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