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Apple Resellers Report iPod Stocks Dwindling, All SKUs Being Discontinued
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Seriously, why does anyone need a shuffle that holds more music than it has battery life? My 1GB needs recharging long before I run out of new songs.
I still think the USB plug is the best shuffle interface. The first gen shuffle recharges almost anywhere without the need to carry a stupid data cable around with you.
Given that the shuffle is frequently updated independently of the other models I'm surprised the report says all SKUs are discontinued. Nobody was expecting anything so maybe it's just a color change.
I am looking forward to getting a 3rd generation touch on Sept. 9th.
I was wondering...why not a 1,8"-SSD based classic? If Intel can supply Apple with 34nm x18-Ms at 150$ each it could be possible...capacity would drop down to 80gb though......
What if you buy the mac and ipod an hour before the promo is over... can you send it the ipod back and request the updated version?
Better sell those free iPods quick before the word gets around! I felt sorry for the guy I sold my touch to knowing the new ones will be out in less than a month and be double the size for the same price... oh well, thanks apple for making my mbp cheaper! 
ipod touch with blue-tooth which can connect cell phones for internet. Right now internet features on iPod do not make great sense
I was under the impression that the negative/positive voting pertained to the likelihood that the rumor was real.
And what annoys me most is right now, just think of how many people are buying soon-to-be outdated iPods! I can't even think of doing that..but they don't seem to care!
It's so easy to get tunnel-vision on a site like this but if you ask around, there really are a lot of people out there who simply do not care if what they buy today is "outdated" next week.
this is like the 3rd year they have done it. the only difference is that previously they did the laptop refresh after the promo was over and this year they did it in June. which is actually a better time for it.
Snow Leopard was a crock like I thought it might be... Bring on September 9th!
Here's my latest "three-day wild guess" (if you're old enough to remember Rush Limbaugh's radio stint at KFBK in the 1980's you might just remember what I mean by that! ) on what the new iPod models are:
iPod shuffle
No changes in models--shuffles usually do their "hardware refresh" in the early spring.
iPod nano
New model that looks externally almost like the current model, but will sport a 16:10 display, click wheel moved to the bottom of the case, and now incorporate a 3.2 megapixel camera. Due to circuitry needed for camera functions, storage capacities will stay at 8 GB and 16 GB flash memory. On-screen menus will almost be the same but will add camera functionality and functionality necessary for the "Cocktail" album liner note system.
iPod classic
New model that uses the same basic case design as current "6.5G" 120 GB classic, but sports a new 16:10 aspect display, smaller click wheel to accommodate larger display, new 3.2 GB still-image camera and the same on-screen menu as the new iPod nano (including "Cocktail" album liner note system compatibility). Storage capacity may stay with 120 GB hard drive, though it's possible we may see a 160 GB single-platter hard drive or a 128 GB SSD (if Apple can get a large-volume discount on 128 GB SSDs).
iPod touch
New model, essentially an iPhone 3Gs minus the cellphone functionality, but with 3.2 megapixel camera sensor. Will get iPhone 3.1 software, including full "Cocktail" album liner note system functionality. Storage capacities will be 16 GB, 32 GB and 64 GB flash memory.
) on what the new iPod models are:iPod shuffle
No changes in models--shuffles usually do their "hardware refresh" in the early spring.
iPod nano
New model that looks externally almost like the current model, but will sport a 16:10 display, click wheel moved to the bottom of the case, and now incorporate a 3.2 megapixel camera. Due to circuitry needed for camera functions, storage capacities will stay at 8 GB and 16 GB flash memory. On-screen menus will almost be the same but will add camera functionality and functionality necessary for the "Cocktail" album liner note system.
iPod classic
New model that uses the same basic case design as current "6.5G" 120 GB classic, but sports a new 16:10 aspect display, smaller click wheel to accommodate larger display, new 3.2 GB still-image camera and the same on-screen menu as the new iPod nano (including "Cocktail" album liner note system compatibility). Storage capacity may stay with 120 GB hard drive, though it's possible we may see a 160 GB single-platter hard drive or a 128 GB SSD (if Apple can get a large-volume discount on 128 GB SSDs).
iPod touch
New model, essentially an iPhone 3Gs minus the cellphone functionality, but with 3.2 megapixel camera sensor. Will get iPhone 3.1 software, including full "Cocktail" album liner note system functionality. Storage capacities will be 16 GB, 32 GB and 64 GB flash memory.
I love that Apple releases new iPods on my birthday. Makes me feel special. Might actually replace or upgrade from my 2nd gen nano. It's been freezing regularly after every few charges since I bought it. I have 2 shuffles as backups when the nano freezes.
And what annoys me most is right now, just think of how many people are buying soon-to-be outdated iPods! I can't even think of doing that..but they don't seem to care!
If someone wanted to give you a free 4th gen ipod classic, you'd reject it??
Can't wait to see what the 5th gen will look like. All indicators point toward that - and hey, Apple confirmed SL for August 28 when we were in a frenzy about that possibility. I'm sure they won't disappoint us after that.
Better sell those free iPods quick before the word gets around! I felt sorry for the guy I sold my touch to knowing the new ones will be out in less than a month and be double the size for the same price... oh well, thanks apple for making my mbp cheaper!
Haha, that's what I did with my iPod Touch when I bought my Macbook last year. $250 rebate, suckers!
And what annoys me most is right now, just think of how many people are buying soon-to-be outdated iPods! I can't even think of doing that..but they don't seem to care!
which is why the smart people research before buying things i found this https://buyersguide.macrumors.com//
And what annoys me most is right now, just think of how many people are buying soon-to-be outdated iPods! I can't even think of doing that..but they don't seem to care!
I think Apple could replace the nano with an iPod Touch Nano. I'd like to see a tiny clip on wireless remote control for easier access to music functions.
im pretty sure its going to be the same size i ordered the case for it and its almost fit into the 2g perfectly http://9to5mac.com/files/image/00000/iPod-3G-case.png
Buying The 64GB iTouch At Least
The camera in a itouch is a compelling feature. Although I have the 32GB iPhone 3GS, I still want more and i know the iTouch will be running even faster than the iPhone does.
If the Classic is 160GB with camera I'm going to adopt that as well. But not a 120. I have a 160 already. Another with a camera would be great.
Anyone know where Quicktime preferences went in Snow Leopard?
The camera in a itouch is a compelling feature. Although I have the 32GB iPhone 3GS, I still want more and i know the iTouch will be running even faster than the iPhone does.
If the Classic is 160GB with camera I'm going to adopt that as well. But not a 120. I have a 160 already. Another with a camera would be great.
Anyone know where Quicktime preferences went in Snow Leopard?
They could replace the mini with a touch mini, while keeping the normal size iPod Touch. I think the whole iPod line, except the shuffle, will eventually have touchscreens that take up most of the front of the device.