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Apple Releases iPod Classic
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So does this mean that prices for the current 80GB model will drop to below $250? I don't see any big difference between the 5.5 and new (5.75?) model. What I really wanted was a widescreen ipod with larger capacity but that didn't materialize today. But my 3rd gen died 3 months ago and my old 512MB iriver... I hate swapping out what's on it every day and the buttons are getting really flaky.
Have you read my signature by any chance? I have no problem with apple products, I haven't for many years now. It just seems to me that they really didn't hit the mark this time. IMHO they have diversified the product line too far.
When Steve said it'd be available in "many stores" this weekend, do you guys interpret that to include Fry's and Best Buy stores as well?
That maybe so but some people would like to listen to FM radio because some FM statios broadcast sports, which is nice if they are somewhere with no radio, or FM talk(like NPR) for those who want to learn something(I guess). Then there is FM radio we can use at the gym, so we can watch what is on the tv, like ESPN, CNN, or some other network they have things programmed to.
Personally I would like to get this new ipod in 80gig, but a few things are holding me back. 1. the I am not to fond of the casing, and the design with the casing looks odd to me; 2. no ums/msc support as I rather not deal with any intermediary sotware; 3. no built in fm radio for the times i want to watch what is on ESPN at the gym 4. divx/xvid, ogg, and flac support would be nice as I have files in those formats. But good job for Apple.
Lets not forget some other media players have SDHC support, which means up to 48gig of space(16gig internal and 32gig SDHC card) depending on the player and no lag. Granted 32gig sdhc the card will cost as much as the player, but I guess that is the price you pay for having that much flash space.
Just ordered the 160GB iPod classic.
I honestly didn't expect this one. I though there might be an 80GB touch screen iPod, and in that case I wouldn't have ordered one to replace my iPod Video.
Due to my lifestyle, my iPod spends 98% of the time in my car - I will be able to fit all of my music, in Lossless format, on the 160GB iPod, whereas I cannot fit it all on my 80GB - annoying when you're away and want listen to a particular song and find it's not on there.
An iPod touch would be nice, but the capacity rules it out for me, and I'm not into mobile video. Anyway, I'll have it's functionality as soon as the iPhone makes it to the UK...
I honestly didn't expect this one. I though there might be an 80GB touch screen iPod, and in that case I wouldn't have ordered one to replace my iPod Video.
Due to my lifestyle, my iPod spends 98% of the time in my car - I will be able to fit all of my music, in Lossless format, on the 160GB iPod, whereas I cannot fit it all on my 80GB - annoying when you're away and want listen to a particular song and find it's not on there.
An iPod touch would be nice, but the capacity rules it out for me, and I'm not into mobile video. Anyway, I'll have it's functionality as soon as the iPhone makes it to the UK...
Almost identical. The new classic is .02 inches thinner and .1 grams heavier. I would bet that any device that holds the 5G iPod would fit the new model without any modification.
thats awesome. geez i really want to upgrade my 60Gb
i use it as a hdd to store my files and 160Gb would be AMAZING
i was going to buy a 2.5" external this week... maybe i wont have to!
I don't know about the 2.5" external drives, but you can get a Western Digital 250gb portable drive for under $170 now. Even the 160gb is around $120.
Although, that adds another device to have to carry, but the other thing to note is something I heard some time ago: the iPod was never really meant for heavy duty storage, just more of a drive to have to copy some data to. Maybe things have changed with these new models, but I'd be more willing to use a separate external for any data backup or other important purposes.
As for the iPod classic, that 160gb drive could hold a lot of movies and music, even if this day and age of 1TB drives.
there could be an 80gig touch, but the battery would be used in less than half an hour. believe me, I would be happy with a slightly thicker touch with more space and battery.
man, apple is offering one great deal! 250 for 80gigs and 350 for 160! im getting an 80 gb model cuz I'm only a freshmen and I have a pretty tight budget... good thing I've been saving up.
The 160GB model is perfect for me, I was hoping for a 120GB for the same price as the old 80GB and we get an extra 40GB for £10 less
It has come at just the right time for me, the battery is failing on my 60GB photo and the disc has been full for 18 months. I'm sick of having to delete music every time I need to load new songs.
I'm hoping that the Currys store in the Birmingham airport departure lounge has them in stock by Saturday so I can save a few quid as I head out on holiday. If not, I'll have to wait a week until I get back home.
It has come at just the right time for me, the battery is failing on my 60GB photo and the disc has been full for 18 months. I'm sick of having to delete music every time I need to load new songs.
I'm hoping that the Currys store in the Birmingham airport departure lounge has them in stock by Saturday so I can save a few quid as I head out on holiday. If not, I'll have to wait a week until I get back home.
Am wondering the same thing?
I bet Apple will NOT. Otherwise it wouldn't be a nice improvement over the prior gen and be a way to encourage upgrade purchases...
I'm so glad Apple kept the regular iPod for those who don't want/need a touch screen model. And plus, flash storage is only up to 16 GB (maybe 32?), so the iPod classic is obviously here to stay for a while.
So lucky!
Hah, so check this out guys, bought an iPod 5.5g, 30gig, almost 2 months ago, first one failed (freaky faulty battery - factory flunky i guess), so I took it back and got a new one on 8/11 ... thanks to 30-day money back policy at best buy, I just took it back now and got a refund. Hello 80 gig model. I'm excited. The touch would have been cool, but the flash memory just hasn't come along far enough yet, and it's too $$$, 8gigs for $300? No thanks. I'll take my 80gig model in a few days, get a shuffle for running, and then get an iPhone in a couple of years or whenever they get rid of AT&T exclusivity to replace my classic... and when flash memory is way larger and less expensive. Now I will continue to yearn for a new Blackbook...
Hah, so check this out guys, bought an iPod 5.5g, 30gig, almost 2 months ago, first one failed (freaky faulty battery - factory flunky i guess), so I took it back and got a new one on 8/11 ... thanks to 30-day money back policy at best buy, I just took it back now and got a refund.
Hello 80 gig model. I'm excited. The touch would have been cool, but the flash memory just hasn't come along far enough yet, and it's too $$$, 8gigs for $300? No thanks. I'll take my 80gig model in a few days, get a shuffle for running, and then get an iPhone in a couple of years or whenever they get rid of AT&T exclusivity to replace my classic... and when flash memory is way larger and less expensive. Now I will continue to yearn for a new Blackbook... 
Buying a 160 for lossless? Lossless? Pfft, whatever. Don't need it, my ears aren't that good anyway.
Coverflow? Also useless. I want music not pretty pictures. Is there a way to turn that off in these new iPods? I have no album cover art in my collection and I'm not about to start because I don't miss them that much to care. But at the same time, I don't want half my screen taken up by a black box and a music symbol.
If I could separate where iTunes looks for my my audio files and my video files in the iTunes Library then I may start storing my digital video files in iTunes. Is that available in the new iTunes?
Still no radio. I did not buy an iPod to not listen to the radio. And I want more than FM. Let's get some AM on there too.
But damn that 160 is as big as my hard drive. Though I must think that would make more sense in the iPod Touch. That's the one with the huge video screen right?
This is an update that has potential. The best deal out there is the 160 iPod Classic. If you think otherwise, you're lost in the sauce.
Coverflow? Also useless. I want music not pretty pictures. Is there a way to turn that off in these new iPods? I have no album cover art in my collection and I'm not about to start because I don't miss them that much to care. But at the same time, I don't want half my screen taken up by a black box and a music symbol.
If I could separate where iTunes looks for my my audio files and my video files in the iTunes Library then I may start storing my digital video files in iTunes. Is that available in the new iTunes?
Still no radio. I did not buy an iPod to not listen to the radio. And I want more than FM. Let's get some AM on there too.
But damn that 160 is as big as my hard drive. Though I must think that would make more sense in the iPod Touch. That's the one with the huge video screen right?
This is an update that has potential. The best deal out there is the 160 iPod Classic. If you think otherwise, you're lost in the sauce.
IMO the best hardware related news. Even though I have my iPhone and have not used my 80G iPod, damn a 160G portable drive....
thats awesome. geez i really want to upgrade my 60Gb
i use it as a hdd to store my files and 160Gb would be AMAZING
i was going to buy a 2.5" external this week... maybe i wont have to!
I wouldn't go that route. While yes its nice to pack it all in one place. 1.8" HD are very slow. And have a much higher rate of failure. And while for a backup these usually aren't too important (I find speed to be important, but I mean rate of failure) since you don't use backups often. Since an iPod HD is almost constantly used for music, maybe more than a regular computer HD, the higher rates of failure could catch up with you. I just think if its goin be your sole source of backup, I would be aware. I wouldn't feel save. Maybe a periodical backup until a real external and use this for daily backups.