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iPod Classic Supplies Tightening Ahead of Possible Update or Discontinuation
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There is no way that they are getting rid of it. It was there first iPods series, and they are good. I use it because I need the storage, and no, they are not going to get an iPod Touch with 200 something GB's in it.. They are still selling 8GB's.
The iPod Classic is about to hit 10 years old in october, so I think they are going to do something huge for it.
There is no way that they are getting rid of it. It was there first iPods series, and they are good. I use it because I need the storage, and no, they are not going to get an iPod Touch with 200 something GB's in it.. They are still selling 8GB's.
The iPod Classic is about to hit 10 years old in october, so I think they are going to do something huge for it.
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*sigh*
There are real differences between the iPod Classic with its lock switch and its physical, tactile click wheel that make it superior to an iPod Touch in many scenarios. These are why, though I have an iPhone 4 and really think it's a gorgeous, wonderful device, I do not use it in several situations where, frankly, it sucks.
For one thing, I often use my iPod Classic to listen/glance at news video podcasts and new tv shows I record daily while I am doing chores around the house (laundry, etc.). Due to the nature of the content, I don't need/want to constantly look at the screen, but occasionally will glance at it.
With the Classic, I can engage the lock switch and put it in my pocket or throw it on top of the heap of clothes in the laundry basket without worrying that when I pick it up to check out something on the screen that I will accidentally touch the home button or anything on the screen and end up interrupting playback. THERE IS NO SOLUTION TO THIS on an iPod Touch or iPhone -- you simply cannot "lock" the screen/device to ignore accidental touches while DISPLAYING VIDEO. A friend of mine told of me some hacked up workaround when using wired headphones, but again, since I am using wireless bluetooth headphones in this scenario, that workaround doesn't work, either. Incidentally, that hack merely plays the audio but doesn't display the video, either, so no glancing down to check out video in any case. Yes, I know the Classic doesn't have Bluetooth built-in, but there are a number of bluetooth adapters that plug into the 30-pin connector; I happen to use a Sony one that works quite well for me.
And yes, I know for playing AUDIO, the iPhone/iPod Touch interface works fine for this scenario, as you can lock the screen, but of course, this also turns off the display... which isn't nice when you might wanna see the video playing once in a while.
Also, when I am in the car, I find the tactile interface of the click wheel is much safer to navigate than the touch interface of an iPod Touch or iPhone which are ANNOYING to use because I can, again, accidentally click the home button and end up in another app altogether, which is irritating. The Classic doesn't have this problem. Also, navigating to a particular selection one-handed is a serious challenge with an iPod Touch or iPhone that requires more interaction when driving. I can easily do this with the Classic.
There are real differences between the iPod Classic with its lock switch and its physical, tactile click wheel that make it superior to an iPod Touch in many scenarios. These are why, though I have an iPhone 4 and really think it's a gorgeous, wonderful device, I do not use it in several situations where, frankly, it sucks.
For one thing, I often use my iPod Classic to listen/glance at news video podcasts and new tv shows I record daily while I am doing chores around the house (laundry, etc.). Due to the nature of the content, I don't need/want to constantly look at the screen, but occasionally will glance at it.
With the Classic, I can engage the lock switch and put it in my pocket or throw it on top of the heap of clothes in the laundry basket without worrying that when I pick it up to check out something on the screen that I will accidentally touch the home button or anything on the screen and end up interrupting playback. THERE IS NO SOLUTION TO THIS on an iPod Touch or iPhone -- you simply cannot "lock" the screen/device to ignore accidental touches while DISPLAYING VIDEO. A friend of mine told of me some hacked up workaround when using wired headphones, but again, since I am using wireless bluetooth headphones in this scenario, that workaround doesn't work, either. Incidentally, that hack merely plays the audio but doesn't display the video, either, so no glancing down to check out video in any case. Yes, I know the Classic doesn't have Bluetooth built-in, but there are a number of bluetooth adapters that plug into the 30-pin connector; I happen to use a Sony one that works quite well for me.
And yes, I know for playing AUDIO, the iPhone/iPod Touch interface works fine for this scenario, as you can lock the screen, but of course, this also turns off the display... which isn't nice when you might wanna see the video playing once in a while.
Also, when I am in the car, I find the tactile interface of the click wheel is much safer to navigate than the touch interface of an iPod Touch or iPhone which are ANNOYING to use because I can, again, accidentally click the home button and end up in another app altogether, which is irritating. The Classic doesn't have this problem. Also, navigating to a particular selection one-handed is a serious challenge with an iPod Touch or iPhone that requires more interaction when driving. I can easily do this with the Classic.
So do I. It's useful to have a device that you can leave permanently in the vehicle. I have my Touch for portable and home use.
I was just about to buy a Classic to boost the storage so if it's dying off then I guess I'll be picking one up before they go extinct.
Some of us need tactile controls. For example, I have a Nano velcro'd to my motorcycle. There's no way I could control a Touch with gloves on like I can my Nano. Now that the nano has been ruined for that, the Classic is the only option.
I thought that Apple could release a "fat" version of ipod touch, with larger amount of space and bigger battery.
It will take care of all the users with huge music collections, and most of the time those folks would not mind paying extra bucks for lots of storage.
It will take care of all the users with huge music collections, and most of the time those folks would not mind paying extra bucks for lots of storage.
+1 The shuffle and classic are the only glove-friendly iPods out there anymore, unless you want to get an audio cable with the controls on the cable, or use VoiceOver (which is very limited in its uses).
Nooooo! It's the only iPod I use. So easy to navigate without even looking a it. And, I can use it with gloves on....
Let's not forget the fact that the 160GB classic is £193. For the exact same price, you can get an iPod touch with... 8GB.
The highest capacity iPod you can get without emptying your wallet even more is the 16GB iPod nano. That sucks.
Even if you cough up the extra £140 or so for the biggest, you're sill missing out on 100GB or so (for now, at least.)
KEEP THE CLASSIC!
EDIT: The classic is actually £197, apparently. Point still stands, though.
The highest capacity iPod you can get without emptying your wallet even more is the 16GB iPod nano. That sucks.
Even if you cough up the extra £140 or so for the biggest, you're sill missing out on 100GB or so (for now, at least.)
KEEP THE CLASSIC!
EDIT: The classic is actually £197, apparently. Point still stands, though.
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WAV or ALAC takes a lot of space man. Some people want as little lossy compression as possible.
I've easily got 160GB of music before I factor in my iTunes tv show purchases. I guess growing up when CD's were the thing, allows for that. My 30GB is packed full with about half music/tv and if I dumped my stuff onto my 160GB, i'd still be at 50/50 and wanting to have options for more stuff.
I think you all are forgetting how big a few movies or a season or two of a show actually is. I like having a selection of stuff to watch and the 160GB is the only thing that gives one that kind of option if they are on the road and don't want to bring along a laptop/netbook or an additional iPad/iPod Touch.
As long as it's still profitable, it will probably stick around. But expect it to keep slowly dying. If there are some of you who have a classic and haven't tried out the other stuff on a touch, you should. I have a 32GB iPhone, and it's well worth the space tradeoff for all the apps and the touchscreen. I would love to have like 128GB or 256GB of flash storage, but it's too expensive and I am glad there isn't a hard disk to make the device much thicker.
I used to have the 30GB iPod w/video, so I know those things. You can really learn to live with playlists most of the time. I know there's going to be a time or two when you want something that you don't have, but I just don't know how long Apple will cater to that small segment of people.
I used to have the 30GB iPod w/video, so I know those things. You can really learn to live with playlists most of the time. I know there's going to be a time or two when you want something that you don't have, but I just don't know how long Apple will cater to that small segment of people.
For me, totally the form factor. I listen when I'm on the move, commuting or what not, usually with the iPod on random. With the click wheel I can change the volume or switch songs while it's in my shirt pocket or pants pocket. I can't do that with the touch. I have to take it out and look at it.
i <3 my classic
I have a 160 gig classic, and i love it. It is my music library back up because i have ALL of my music on it, all 118 gigs of music. Which saved my ass when my HDD with my music on it died. I also like not having to take it out of its case/my pocket to skip a song, having to dick around with a player just to bounce a track is lame. I dont need apps, i have a HTC Android phone for that. And i tried an iPod touch a year or two ago, unless something changed it didnt have shuffle by album, which enraged me and i returned the thing after about 5 hours. Like i said, i love my iPod, i dont need it to do other stuff, just play music, and the classic rocks for that. If the iPod classic goes in the disco bin, i may have to go buy one before they sell out because my 160 gig is gettin old and the screen is messed up and randomly pauses.
Oh and again, i havent messed with a touch in a while, but i liked the search function on the iPod classic over the touch's search function.
I have a 160 gig classic, and i love it. It is my music library back up because i have ALL of my music on it, all 118 gigs of music. Which saved my ass when my HDD with my music on it died. I also like not having to take it out of its case/my pocket to skip a song, having to dick around with a player just to bounce a track is lame. I dont need apps, i have a HTC Android phone for that. And i tried an iPod touch a year or two ago, unless something changed it didnt have shuffle by album, which enraged me and i returned the thing after about 5 hours. Like i said, i love my iPod, i dont need it to do other stuff, just play music, and the classic rocks for that. If the iPod classic goes in the disco bin, i may have to go buy one before they sell out because my 160 gig is gettin old and the screen is messed up and randomly pauses.
Oh and again, i havent messed with a touch in a while, but i liked the search function on the iPod classic over the touch's search function.
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well said, even after ownging a smartphone, i still use my classic daily just for listening to music, and its nice to have a convenient backup to play in your car when the pandora app doesnt work for some reason. otherwise, the more storage the more music u can store and while apps are gr8, the classic is simply the best for strictly playing music. dont have to worry about losing ur music when its stored right there!
And judging by your username, quite important to you!
These are all very valid points; the whole using the Classic in the car and not having to take your eyes off the road is very nice. I didn't initially think of this benefit, but it's one that I use on a daily basis.
Either would be good. As it is, the iPod Classic sucks. Sure, it has a lot of space, but the spacerice ratio is too low.
Since flash memory is so much cheaper than in 2006, the iPC could be a lot cheaper per GB than it is now. It's also more expensive since it's a specialty item that few people buy.
I actually want to carry around all of my music (60 GB) and some videos and photos (which would probably sum up to 200 GB in total with the music). I just don't want to pay that much per GB for it, especially on such a thick, old device.
The main uses for it are to keep your library for using it on a computer, putting it in the car, or putting it on a Crestron thing. It's useful but just too expensive now.
rice ratio is too low.Since flash memory is so much cheaper than in 2006, the iPC could be a lot cheaper per GB than it is now. It's also more expensive since it's a specialty item that few people buy.
I actually want to carry around all of my music (60 GB) and some videos and photos (which would probably sum up to 200 GB in total with the music). I just don't want to pay that much per GB for it, especially on such a thick, old device.
The main uses for it are to keep your library for using it on a computer, putting it in the car, or putting it on a Crestron thing. It's useful but just too expensive now.
I hope so too. I've been looking to upgrade my 80gig Ipod which no longer holds my entire library. finger's crossed it gets updated and not phased out. I'd be rather sad if it did. Also kind like the click-wheel technology
Do you seriously think the classic would be cheaper if Apple replaced the hard drive with flash memory?
I like the fact I don't have to sync my iPod every time I change my music. I got on a trip and I have all my music with me (70GG). If I had something smaller and I decide I want to play something that I don't have, then I have to sync it.
I have an iPhone so an iPod Touch isn't for me, besides it's a lot more money for one for something I use for just music.
EDIT: Apple may suggest that folks with large iTunes libraries simply purchase more than one iPod Touch.
i could almost see that.
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