Apple Releases 4th Gen iPod

MacRumors · Jul 19, 2004, 08:42 AM

As predicted, Apple announced the 4th generation iPod today.

Quote:

Apple today introduced the new iPod, the fourth generation of the world’s number one portable digital music player, featuring Apple’s patent pending Click Wheel, which combines the smooth and continuous scrolling of a touch-sensitive wheel with five push buttons for superior one handed navigation. The new iPod also features up to 12 hours battery life and Shuffle Songs, a new command in the main menu which gives users instant access to one of the most exciting new ways to listen to their music library. All iPods work effortlessly with Apple’s iTunes®, providing music fans with the best digital jukebox on either a Mac® or Windows computer and access to the iTunes Music Store, the number one digital music service in the world. The new iPod is available immediately in a 20GB model for $299 and a 40GB model for $399.

Apple's website has been updated to reflect the new product.

MattG · Jul 19, 2004, 08:43 AM

Looks very nice...

However, I will wait until the 60gb is announced (40gb isn't enough for me!), hopefully with AirTunes compatibility!

javabear90 · Jul 19, 2004, 08:43 AM

it's a little bit dissapointing, however I expect that we will see a 60 gig soon. maby in paris?

SilentPanda · Jul 19, 2004, 08:44 AM

I ordered a 40 gig on the 15th and it wasn't supposed to ship until the 26th. But my order has now been changed to the newer 40 gig and will be shipping by the 21st! W00t!

whw5 · Jul 19, 2004, 08:44 AM

Nothing special, but I do like the new look. I won't be getting one though, because I just ordered my mini the other day.

technocoy · Jul 19, 2004, 08:45 AM

my 30 3g is still looking fine. i will wait for the 60 as well. the clickwheel and extra 30 gigs is what i want and right now the clickwheel is all i get! The battery life is nice too, but nonetheless, i'll wait a bit.

realityisterror · Jul 19, 2004, 08:45 AM

i'm not quite happy with the new design.... but you can't argue with the prices... especially compared to the 1G's

reality

Gimzotoy · Jul 19, 2004, 08:45 AM

These look pretty sweet. I really would have preferred some AirTunes compatibility, though.

cdburrows · Jul 19, 2004, 08:46 AM

The 20GB has no dock and the iPod no longer has a remote control

is that correct?

jesuscandle · Jul 19, 2004, 08:46 AM

Apparently the software update is 4G only. Sniffle...no new features for my 30 GB 3G...

javabear90 · Jul 19, 2004, 08:46 AM

So it looks like all of the accesories work with the 4th and 3rd generations?

SilentPanda · 08:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdburrows

The 20GB has no dock and the iPod no longer has a remote control

is that correct?

Correct.

Edit: (No it's not correct. The tech specs list a remote although the order page does not)

Tiauguinho · Jul 19, 2004, 08:47 AM

I will order a 40GB one to replace my old 10GB 2nd Generation that has server me extremely well. Battery still kick ass, but my music library is already bigger then what my old one can carry. Time for new Apple Stuff!!

stuartmingay · Jul 19, 2004, 08:47 AM

... am I right in saying that neither of these new iPods come with a carry case or a remote? When I bought my wife her 3G 15GB, it came with both these things.

This is a bit off in my opinion.

Stu

Mitthrawnuruodo · Jul 19, 2004, 08:47 AM

Looks very nice, and I love the new touch weel. But I'm quite happy with my mini and have more than enough space, so I'm gonna stick with that, for now...

I would like the enhanced battery life om my mini, too, though...

Gimzotoy · Jul 19, 2004, 08:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SilentPanda

Correct.

The Tech Specs site lists that a remote comes with the 40G version, so the iPods still do have remotes... just not the 20G version.

billyboy · Jul 19, 2004, 08:48 AM

The touchwheel looks great. Just need to come up with a use for an iPod and I will get one!!! Just for music, no way could I justify the expense especially as I have a 2000€ Apple computer to listen to.

jihad the movie · Jul 19, 2004, 08:50 AM

Do you think that Menu, FF, RW, and Play light up like on the previous generation iPods?

MattG · Jul 19, 2004, 08:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by billyboy

The touchwheel looks great. Just need to come up with a use for an iPod and I will get one!!! Just for music, no way could I justify the expense especially as I have a 2000€ Apple computer to listen to.

That's my problem...that's why I sold my last iPod; just wasn't using it very much. Now if it could stream music to my stereo while I walk around the house with it...that'd be a different story

SilentPanda · Jul 19, 2004, 08:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gimzotoy

The Tech Specs site lists that a remote comes with the 40G version, so the iPods still do have remotes... just not the 20G version.

Yeah... I just noticed that. It's odd that it doesn't say that on the order page. Hmmmm.... I guess I'll find out soon enough... mine should be here by the end of the week.

blakemsf · Jul 19, 2004, 08:52 AM

$269 for Education Discount for the 20GB? YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!

Windowlicker · Jul 19, 2004, 08:53 AM

heh i just paid a visit to apple.com before coming here and there it was. nice. dunno if it looks better than my lovely 3G pod, but the clickwheel seems more usable than a wheel with separate buttons…

also i'm impressed about the 12h runtime. it's the best thing they can do eventhough the 8h is usually enough for me already.

CrackedButter · Jul 19, 2004, 08:54 AM

I said there would be a price drop for us mac users in the UK due to a weak dollar. £200 on edu discount is sweet! That was the supposed price of a mini not so long ago.

HasanDaddy · Jul 19, 2004, 08:55 AM

so should I wait for the 60 gigger??

do you guys think the 60 will have better features, by any chance???

I'm conflicted.....

of course, I could continue on with my 3G 30 gigger, but I love the button configuration of this new one!

garybUK · Jul 19, 2004, 08:55 AM

Apple are going the right way here...

The iPod is what it is and should try to be something else... its a fantastic mp3/aac audio player and radio, colour screen, wifi, bluetooth etc.. will just ruin it imo.

Increase in storage, better navigation, bigger storage is all we need.

the ONLY thing i would like to see added to the ipod is maybe a line-in or optical in for recording.

The prices are soo much more competative now and the battery will shut some people up.

Another guddun apple!

Jul 19, 2004, 08:43 AM	#3
javabear90 macrumors 6502a Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Houston, TX	it's a little bit dissapointing, however I expect that we will see a 60 gig soon. maby in paris? __________________ My website Nikon D200, D70, 70-200mm VR, 18-200 VR, 50mm f/1.8, 18-70mm, 12-24mm. Maxed out 15" MBP

Jul 19, 2004, 08:44 AM	#4
SilentPanda Demi-God (Moderator) Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: The Bamboo Forest	I ordered a 40 gig on the 15th and it wasn't supposed to ship until the 26th. But my order has now been changed to the newer 40 gig and will be shipping by the 21st! W00t! __________________ "grade image" - say it out loud, it'll make you laugh.

Jul 19, 2004, 08:45 AM	#6
technocoy macrumors 6502a Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Raleigh, NC	yeah, my 30 3g is still looking fine. i will wait for the 60 as well. the clickwheel and extra 30 gigs is what i want and right now the clickwheel is all i get! The battery life is nice too, but nonetheless, i'll wait a bit. __________________ 4GB 1G nano, 16GB iPhone 2.4 17" MBP 2.66 MacPro, 3TB, 5Gigs of RAM, 8800GT 2.9 Quad FakePro, 2TB, 8Gigs, 2 9800s, BR/HD DVD

Jul 19, 2004, 08:45 AM	#7
realityisterror macrumors 65816 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Snellville, GA	i'm not quite happy with the new design.... but you can't argue with the prices... especially compared to the 1G's reality __________________ </end>

Jul 19, 2004, 08:46 AM	#11
javabear90 macrumors 6502a Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Houston, TX	So it looks like all of the accesories work with the 4th and 3rd generations? __________________ My website Nikon D200, D70, 70-200mm VR, 18-200 VR, 50mm f/1.8, 18-70mm, 12-24mm. Maxed out 15" MBP

Jul 19, 2004, 08:43 AM	#2
MattG macrumors 68030 Join Date: May 2003	Looks very nice... However, I will wait until the 60gb is announced (40gb isn't enough for me!), hopefully with AirTunes compatibility!

Jul 19, 2004, 08:44 AM	#5
whw5 macrumors regular Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Atlanta	Nothing special, but I do like the new look. I won't be getting one though, because I just ordered my mini the other day.

Jul 19, 2004, 08:45 AM	#8
Gimzotoy macrumors 6502 Join Date: Nov 2003	These look pretty sweet. I really would have preferred some AirTunes compatibility, though.

Jul 19, 2004, 08:46 AM	#9
cdburrows macrumors newbie Join Date: Apr 2003	The 20GB has no dock and the iPod no longer has a remote control is that correct?

Jul 19, 2004, 08:46 AM	#10
jesuscandle macrumors regular Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Boston, MA	Apparently the software update is 4G only. Sniffle...no new features for my 30 GB 3G...

Jul 19, 2004, 08:47 AM	#13
Tiauguinho macrumors 6502a Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: The Netherlands	I will order a 40GB one to replace my old 10GB 2nd Generation that has server me extremely well. Battery still kick ass, but my music library is already bigger then what my old one can carry. Time for new Apple Stuff!! __________________ Join MR Folding Team (3446)

Jul 19, 2004, 08:47 AM	#14
stuartmingay macrumors member Join Date: Apr 2002	... am I right in saying that neither of these new iPods come with a carry case or a remote? When I bought my wife her 3G 15GB, it came with both these things. This is a bit off in my opinion. Stu

Jul 19, 2004, 08:47 AM	#15
Mitthrawnuruodo Demi-God (Moderator) Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Bergen, Norway	Looks very nice, and I love the new touch weel. But I'm quite happy with my mini and have more than enough space, so I'm gonna stick with that, for now... I would like the enhanced battery life om my mini, too, though... __________________ Those who fail to learn history are doomed to repeat it; those who fail to learn history correctly... why, they are simply doomed.

Jul 19, 2004, 08:48 AM	#17
billyboy macrumors 65816 Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: In my head	The touchwheel looks great. Just need to come up with a use for an iPod and I will get one!!! Just for music, no way could I justify the expense especially as I have a 2000€ Apple computer to listen to.

Jul 19, 2004, 08:50 AM	#18
jihad the movie macrumors regular Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Smugtown, NY	Do you think that Menu, FF, RW, and Play light up like on the previous generation iPods? __________________ Dual 1.8 G5, Rev A. 3GB ram 12" PowerBook 1.5ghz 1.25GB ram

Jul 19, 2004, 08:52 AM	#21
blakemsf macrumors newbie Join Date: May 2004	$269 for Education Discount for the 20GB? YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!

Jul 19, 2004, 08:53 AM	#22
Windowlicker macrumors 6502a Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Finland	heh i just paid a visit to apple.com before coming here and there it was. nice. dunno if it looks better than my lovely 3G pod, but the clickwheel seems more usable than a wheel with separate buttons… also i'm impressed about the 12h runtime. it's the best thing they can do eventhough the 8h is usually enough for me already. __________________ I was elected to lead, not to read.

Jul 19, 2004, 08:54 AM	#23
CrackedButter macrumors 68030 Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: 51st State of America	Price of entry is cheaper I said there would be a price drop for us mac users in the UK due to a weak dollar. £200 on edu discount is sweet! That was the supposed price of a mini not so long ago. __________________ "Absorb what is useful, Discard what is not, Add what is uniquely your own" - Bruce Lee http://jonathanjk.viewbook.com/

Jul 19, 2004, 08:55 AM	#24
HasanDaddy macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Colorado	so should I wait for the 60 gigger?? do you guys think the 60 will have better features, by any chance??? I'm conflicted..... of course, I could continue on with my 3G 30 gigger, but I love the button configuration of this new one!

Jul 19, 2004, 08:55 AM	#25
garybUK macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jun 2002	Apple are going the right way here... The iPod is what it is and should try to be something else... its a fantastic mp3/aac audio player and radio, colour screen, wifi, bluetooth etc.. will just ruin it imo. Increase in storage, better navigation, bigger storage is all we need. the ONLY thing i would like to see added to the ipod is maybe a line-in or optical in for recording. The prices are soo much more competative now and the battery will shut some people up. Another guddun apple!

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