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iPod Shuffle Released

Lacero said:
We are still waiting for shipments to arrive from Ingram Micro in North Calgary. Should arrive sometime next week.
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I live in Calgary, and have been contacting almost every Mac retailer about when they are receiving them! The soonest date is January 29 from MyMacDealer. When is Ingram Micro receiving them? Thanks for the heads up! I want to get mine from a retailer ASAP!
 
Mac Boy-Canada said:
I live in Calgary, and have been contacting almost every Mac retailer about when they are receiving them! The soonest date is January 29 from MyMacDealer. When is Ingram Micro receiving them? Thanks for the heads up! I want to get mine from a retailer ASAP!
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I think Canadians who ordered through the Apple store are getting stiffed somewhat. I know that some 1 gig models have shipped to people in the states who ordered after me, so who knows when they'll get around to us in the great white north.

I'm not mad about this or anything, I just noticed. I can wait... for a while.. :)
 
Coast to Coast

Fed Ex finally recognizes the tracking number:

Jan 21, 2005**1:41 AM
Departed FedEx location LOS ANGELES, CA*
Jan 20, 2005**10:06 PM
Arrived at FedEx location LOS ANGELES, CA*
7:44 PM
Left origin ONTARIO, CA**
9:10 AM Picked up *
ONTARIO, CA*

Someone above stated "Ontario, Canada" and I guess it's ambiguous. I'm betting, though, that is is Ontario, California
 
a random order

guess got so excited by the mini, iwork/life, ordered one of these guys- dunno what will use for- but could be fun...
 
RECEIVED MY SHUFFLE

Yes! I received my 512 shuffle today!! It's sooo tiny, tinier than I thought, really lightweight and very very stylish. Look in my profile to see a pic of it :)
I'm not that great with computers and software and all but it took me so little time to figure out how it all works, the uploading of songs, the charging of the battery... Anyone can do it, really simple. Don't forget to set sound quality to 128-kbps AAC. Sound quality is absolutely great!! I listen to classical music mostly (like symphonies) and it really sounds all great...

I hope all your shuffles will arive soon at your doors!!
 
Marina said:
Weird but very nice: I ordered a 512 Shuffle on the 15th of january, from the Dutch online Apple store as I live in the Netherlands. Estimated shipping time was 2-3 weeks. After my payment I received a confirmation that the shuffle would be sent te me on or before 11th february. But today I suddenly got an email saying that my shuffle is already being sent to me and will be there in 2-3 days! I would have thought it would take some more time to get my shuffle in comparison with the us... So maybe the estimated time on the apple website is only theoretical? I can't imagine it would take more time for a shuffle to ship within the US than all the way to the Netherlands? I'm thrilled because I just couldn't wait for 2-3 weeks... Maybe I'll be one of the first consumers in holland to own a shuffle ???
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i live in the UK and my ipod arrived on monday (i ordered it after the keynote on tuesday) and it was dispatched from the Netherlands, so maybe the European stash of shuffles is in Holland somewhere?
 
jhomayne said:
i live in the UK and my ipod arrived on monday (i ordered it after the keynote on tuesday) and it was dispatched from the Netherlands, so maybe the European stash of shuffles is in Holland somewhere?
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Hehe I couldn't imagine, but maybe? It does surprise me that my shuffle is here so soon while there seem to be long waiting lists everywhere. Although it said 2-3 weeks on the dutch online apple store it was here in less than a week...
 
b0x said:
And for those who's Apple orders have arrived are you all from the US and when did you order yours?

Steve
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I ordered mine this monday, and am listening to it since this friday afternoon!! I'm in Holland by the way :)

ordered: 17th
shipped: 20th
received: today!!! 21st

:D
 
Can I ask those in the Netherlands and UK - was it 512MB versions you ordered? I'm in London and ordered a 1GB from the online store on the evening of the keynote and I'm still waiting for dispatch
 
jonnyb said:
Can I ask those in the Netherlands and UK - was it 512MB versions you ordered? I'm in London and ordered a 1GB from the online store on the evening of the keynote and I'm still waiting for dispatch
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I'm also curious as to whether or not the 1GB version has started shipping in Europe yet. I live in Sweden and ordered two about half an hour after the keynote, should ship on or before 25/1.

It makes sense that people in Holland get it sooner though, apparently the core of Apple's European distribution system is in Eindhoven. All of our purchases in the last year have either shipped from there or stopped there on the way to Sweden.

I hope it arrives soon!!
 
jonnyb said:
Can I ask those in the Netherlands and UK - was it 512MB versions you ordered? I'm in London and ordered a 1GB from the online store on the evening of the keynote and I'm still waiting for dispatch
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Same situation as you mate ordered mine straight after the keynote still waiting for dispatch which is on or before the 25th of Jan.

Before I hope (fingers crossed) ;)
 
yeah. i (in the UK) ordered the 512mb and it is currently sitting unused at home (i'm at uni! :rolleyes: )
 
jonnyb said:
Can I ask those in the Netherlands and UK - was it 512MB versions you ordered? I'm in London and ordered a 1GB from the online store on the evening of the keynote and I'm still waiting for dispatch
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I ordered the 1GB 10 am on the day after the keynote, still open at the moment - on or before 26th Jan.

I also ordered iLife and iWork straight after the keynote and that has not shipped either.
 
woo hoo, it's here!

IT came! i was so excited to see that package sittin on my lazyboy that my mom had brought in for me. it is great, every aspect of it is great and flawless. only biff is that it wont fit in my eMac, but thats what my hub is for! dont hesitate, get this as soon as you can whether you need it or not :p
 
So not happy! I live in Australia, which is closer to the factories than Europe and the States, I ordered the day of the Keynote and it still hasn't moved from open!!! Come on Apple, orders should go in a first in first served manner straight from the factory!

With a bit of luck my 512 should ship on Monday so i can have it by Friday!
 
ishuffle

A late but great Xmas :D..Got my ishuffle, iwork & ilife today! If the snow's not too high on Sunday have a 16 hour flight from NYC to Dubai so it'll be a perfect test for battery life. The sound is incredible and so much easier to carry than my older 20 gig. Of course, it's going with me too.
 
For the first indication of how the shuffles have been selling: really well, lol. Both models have joined their iPod brothers and sisters in the Top 10 on Amazon top Electronics. And considering us Mac kids probably ordered straight from Apple, those sales are probably more from the Windows crowd.
I bet that Creative CEO who was all "Worse than the cheapest Chinese player! We are trying for a war, but have no competition blah blah blah" is taking a deep breath right now.
 
I ordered my 512mb Shuffle as soon as the online Apple Store reopened, following the MWSF keynote... the estimate delivery date was on or before January 19. Well, on the 19th the date was changed to January 27 - disappointing for sure, but I had a funny feeling from the get-go that this would happen. Apple called me to notify me of the delay; I'm sure they do this routinely but I thought it was a nice touch...
 
Shufflin' with Steve's magic stick

How'd they get it so right?

It's... it's... it's.... it's so, just what I want!

Talking about the iPod shuffle, here.

Got mine today, plugged it in, and started to copy over some of my fav songs from iTunes...

... What the Hell, let iTunes do it and surprise me-- click on AutoFilll.

We (me, my daughter, her husband and 3 kids 4,5,8) have about 5,000 songs in our combined library-- about 13 days worth.

It was magic-- like listening to the radio-- you never knew what was coming next!

The memories came cascading out.

I heard some songs that "I would NEVER play" ... but I sure ENJOYED hearing them!

I "discovered" some songs that I never heard before -- just like radio in the '50s.

Funny thing! iTunes randomly picked songs that I would never have selected. Even if I had, I would probably put them in some logical order or grouping.

That's the beauty of it! Each song was a surprise-- something to experience.. to cherish for the moment!

There is a synergy here... the experience was unbelievable! The detractors that insist you need a display and playlist/song navigation are dead wrong!

Look at the following playlist-- would you pick these? In this order? Marlene Detrich? Followed by Charlie Daniels? No chance!

It was great!

Now, these are all my favs... 'til my next shuffle experience!


The Partial Playlist:

North to Alaska: Johnny Horton

Come And Get Your Love: Redbone

Im always true to you darling in my fashion: Kiss Me Kate

Maple Leaf Rag: Canadian Brass

Friendship: Johnny Mercer & Judy Garland

Ne Me Quite Pas: Edith Piaff

Man We Was Lonely: Paul McCartney & Wings

Will You Love Me When I'm Old: Garrison Keillor

Near You: Marlene Dietrich

Devil went down to Georgia: Charlie Daniels

There Are Some Eyes: Linda Rondstadt

Moonglow: Jackie Gleason

Blood Of Eden: Peter Gabriel

In Munchen steht ein Hofbrauhaus: Whatever.. Eine Zwie..

Chestnuts roasting on an open fire: Nat Cole

Tumbleweeds: Roy Rogers & Sons Of The Pioneers

Lilli Marlene: Hank Snow

Boogie Woogie Country Man: The Killer

Memories Are Made Of This: Dean Martin

It's Getting Better: Cass Elliot

Sonny Boy: Al Jolson

Rock Around The Clock: Someone-- don't know who, but with a rolling Dixieland Polka Band feel

Green Green Grass Of Home: Hank Snow

Santa Lucia: Perry Como

House Of The Rising Sun: Jerry Garcia

Whispering Hope: Daniel O'Donnell & Mary Duff

A Fine Romance: Johnny Mercer & Ella Fitzgerald

Mambo Italiano: Rosie Clooney

When the Saints go Marching In: Dukes Of Dixieland

Ooh Child: Five Stairsteps

The Old Lamplighter: The Browns

City of New Orleans: Arlo Guthrie

Seven Spanish Angels: Ray Charles & Willie Nelson

Danger Man: David Bromberg
 
Wow, sounds cool, Dicklacara! Just a few questions:

1) Which model did you order? (by the sounds of it, I am guessing 1gb, but am I wrong)

2) It appears that you have some Canadian tunes on your shuffle. Did you order from Canada (if so, how long did it take, etc.)? Or are you just an American with Canadian tune taste? :D
 
Wohoo my 1gb iPod Shuffle also shipped today, I'm in the UK so I guess all Europeans whose original shipping est was 25/1 should have theirs shipping today to!
 
Regent Street have them

Got my 512MB this morning from the Regent Street store - they didn't have any on display but there were a couple of boxes on the back counter. No 1GB though. The guy I talked to said they would be here sometime next week. The 512MB were moving fast though - the 6 people in the queue in front of me all bought one. Couldn't get it to work initially because I'd forgotten to update to iTunes 4.7.1. Did that and all smoooth now. My g/fs very happy now :D
 
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