iPod Classic Buy Now?

[licensetochill5]

Hey,

So my iPod has finally crapped out on me. I decided I don't want a touch or a nano so I know no matter what I want the classic.

Which brings me to the question, do I wait to buy it for the new updates? I've been reading that it looks unlikely that the classic will be updated so I'm thinking I should just go ahead and buy it now.

What do you guys think I should do?

 

[iTeen]

Depends on how much you want it. There is a small but considerable chance that the iPod Classic might receive some kind of update. Or you could buy it at some place where they have a 30day return policy....just in case. 😉

 

[Apple Ink]

Considering you have no other option.... buy now! If you have an iPhone.... then use it and wait for September!!!

 

[licensetochill5]

What places have a 30 day return policy?

And also, the iPod still works. Just freezes alot which is obviously very annoying.

Thanks so far.

 

[SDLSteve]

I'd say the only update the classic might have is an improvement in storage (80-100?)

I'd say you're pretty safe on getting a new classic now without having buyers remorse.

 

[Mal]

Likely that it will receive an update, likely that it won't be huge, but you never know.

Purchase it at RadioShack for the 30-day return policy (unless they've changed it since I quit), or I'm sure other retailers also do. I'd suggest trying to keep yours going as long as you're willing first, perhaps try a restore if you haven't already? It's a fairly sure bet that some updates will be coming, but of course it's never sure what they will be. Apple could blow us all away, or we could wake up one morning to a capacity bump and nothing more.

jW

 

[madmaxmedia]

I bought one for really cheap on EBay to tide me over (it was $150 for an 80GB without any accessories.) This way I can sell it later if I there's something new I want in September.

But I doubt there will be big change to the Classic. Look at the year before the Classic- the '5.5 G' iPod added a brighter screen, some software improvements, and I think that's about it. So we may see something along those lines in September.

I'm expecting bigger change from the Nano and Touch. At the very least they will increase the storage capacity at each price point. Whereas with the Classic I'm not sure if there is a significantly larger HD that is a drop in replacement for the current 80GB. Not that I really need more than 80GB anyway...