iPod to be on Newsweek Cover

kainjow · Jul 17, 2004

Freg3000 said:
Yes, please educate my feeble mind.

What do I do with that thing?

On Panther, save the PHP script into a text file somewhere with the extension .php. Then open terminal, and run this:

Code:

php <path to php file>

So if it was on your desktop saved as ipod.php you'd enter:

Code:

php ~/Desktop/ipod.php

Or upload it to a website and run it from there, or redo it in Perl for fun!!!:

Code:

#!/usr/bin/perl
$number = 5456893; 
$checked = 0; 
for ($i = 0; $i < 1000; $i++) 
{ 
	$file = 'http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/'.($number+$i).'/site/newsweek/';
	print $checked++;
	$html = `curl '$file'`;
	if ($html =~ m/'\/ipod\/i'/)
	{
		print "<br>" . $file . "<br>";
	}
}

Warbrain · Jul 17, 2004

if the buttons on the scroll wheel aren't backlit, then that's just a huge step back for apple as the 3Gen. were backlit...

joeboy_45101 · Jul 17, 2004

AppleMatt said:
My comment on Jobs being angry. I stand by it
Do any of the "oldies" remember when ATi did a similar blunder, it didn't really affect Apple greatly but Jobs hit the roof when they announced it before he did. It's more about the principle than hard figures. The argument as for only a few people see rumor sites etc etc, yes I use that one too. But that fact doesn't stop Apple legal. Realistically, if this magazine is meant to come out on Sundays (I'm in UK), there's a good chance Jobs has "approved" the forward announcement, as I doubt Apple will announce a product on a Sunday.

My next controversial comment (ohh!)...
...the Tuesday after next will be a big software update day. We will see AirPort 4.0, an iPod firmware update and a 10.3.5 update. If we don't see these I reserve the right to edit this post and deny all knowledge I ever made this prediction

AppleMatt

I don't understand why Steve would be crazy angry. This is great, look how far Apple as a company has come. People are thinking about Apple, people are talking about Apple, and that's nothing to be angry about. I can see why a few years ago if this happened Steve would be upset, the company had a lot at stake. This type of secrecy is no longer neccessary, Apple needs to come out of the shadows and start hogging more of the spotlight.

The only thing that I'm angry about is the fact that I just bought an 15GB iPod to replace my 2Gen. 5GB, but I like my new one so things are cool. I hope they update the iPod software, there are some weird things in 2.2.

funkywhat2 · Jul 17, 2004

Is it just me, or is the back not sliver any more? On the current one, the sides are partially silver, and you'd notice it at such a slight angle, whereas that's not the case here.

Also, I agree with a previous poster on the entire wheel being backlit, in a blueish color, hence the purple wheel.

snahabed · Jul 17, 2004

Warbrain said:
if the buttons on the scroll wheel aren't backlit, then that's just a huge step back for apple as the 3Gen. were backlit...

I disagree. A major benefit of the clickwheel is that you don't need to read buttons to know what they do.. it is all intuitive just from touching. OK, well except the difference between menu and play, but you learn that and you're all set!

Freg3000 · Jul 17, 2004

kainjow said:
On Panther, save the PHP script into a text file somewhere with the extension .php. Then open terminal, and run this:

So if it was on your desktop saved as ipod.php you'd enter:

Code:

php ~/Desktop/ipod.php

I got this error after putting that in terminal (the file was named ipod.php)

-bash: /Users/freg3000/Desktop/ipod.php: No such file or directory

shecky · Jul 17, 2004

well.... i will wait until the offical announcement, but looks like its about time to "accidentally" break my 3G 20GB iPod and take advantage of my grandfathered CompUSA replacement plan - just have to wait until the 3G iPods are sold out of the channel then 4G, here i come.

and is it just me or does Steve look a bit..... i dunno... helter-skelter in those pics?

OziMac · Jul 17, 2004

shecky said:
well.... i will wait until the offical announcement, but looks like its about time to "accidentally" break my 3G 20GB iPod and take advantage of my grandfathered CompUSA replacement plan - just have to wait until the 3G iPods are sold out of the channel then 4G, here i come.

and is it just me or does Steve look a bit..... i dunno... helter-skelter in those pics?

lol What do you mean?

Iif you mean in a 'Beatles' way, then I'm sure he'd be delighted!

rog · Jul 17, 2004

I think it's a fake. A good fake, but clearly fake.

kainjow · Jul 17, 2004

Freg3000 said:
I got this error after putting that in terminal (the file was named ipod.php)

-bash: /Users/freg3000/Desktop/ipod.php: No such file or directory

Double check and make sure that file exists and is on your Desktop and is named "ipod.php" (no extra spaces).

alexhp03 · Jul 17, 2004

Must have awsome specs, but crappy look

For some reason I think the specs are gonna be really good and they might be even cheaper than they were before. The only thing that I hate about them is that they have a GRAY clickwheel. I don't like the gray or aluminum with the white eventhough it may match my PowerBook. It would also be cool if it was a touchwheel instead of a clickwheel since the touching is even better. Also, the clickwheel/touchwheel looks raised and I think it should look all flat. Also, I hope it doesn't have the chromed faceplate since it can get scartched or get fingerprints on it and I hate using cases unless I'm traveling. I'm sorta dissapointed on the new look, but I think I need more pictures and know the specs before I can really judge it.

- Alex D.P.

kainjow · Jul 17, 2004

rog said:
I think it's a fake. A good fake, but clearly fake.

Same reasons why the leaked Tiger screenshots were fake too?

MattG · Jul 17, 2004

rog said:
I think it's a fake. A good fake, but clearly fake.

What reason would they have for doing that??

Gherkin · Jul 17, 2004

funkywhat2 said:
Is it just me, or is the back not sliver any more? On the current one, the sides are partially silver, and you'd notice it at such a slight angle, whereas that's not the case here.

Also, I agree with a previous poster on the entire wheel being backlit, in a blueish color, hence the purple wheel.

I totally agree, something looks sorta off about it, sort of like there is no more silver back. I would welcome this change, as the back just gets too easily scratched up. I think white all around would look pretty sleek.

OziMac · Jul 17, 2004

rog said:
I think it's a fake. A good fake, but clearly fake.

Fair enough, if you think so, but exactly what makes you come to that conclusion?

A lot of people here think otherwise, based on the evidence we've gotten from ThinkSecret and the fact that this is on Newsweek and MSN's server and there is a lot of supplementary material (including small content pieces) supporting the fact that Newsweek is running a story on the new iPod... so it would be good to hear why you think it is a fake, given all this stuff...

shecky · Jul 17, 2004

rog said:
I think it's a fake. A good fake, but clearly fake.

i'll bet you a new, 4G iPod that you are wrong.

and i mean those pix of Steve - he looks... like... psycho...

"REDRUM.....REDRUM...................DOPI.........DOPI.........."

joeboy_45101 · Jul 17, 2004

Taking a closer look, it seems that there's going to be a complete remake of the interface, look now you have a "Music" menu and a "Shuffle Song" setting. I've been waiting for a better way to have the iPod shuffle songs without the hassle of going through the settings.

FlamDrag · Jul 17, 2004

If you think that the iPod will have built-in wireless support anytime soon... you're beyond delusional.

AirTunes support will be through a peripheral device. It's the Apple way. I don't think it's impossible that this will happen soon though.

I really hope that this iPod has something new about it. I'll still wait until I can preview and store images directly from a digital camera on it. That's what I want. It may never happen, but I can dream.

Freg3000 · Jul 17, 2004

kainjow said:
Double check and make sure that file exists and is on your Desktop and is named "ipod.php" (no extra spaces).

Ok I got it, (I think). Does it just count up?

macfan76 · Jul 17, 2004

"My iPod brings all the competitors to the yard and there like its better than yours, damn right its better than yours." lalalalala....

Thanks Steve, cant wait for the 4th gen Ipods on <crosses fingers> on Monday.. First time iPod owner. yay. On flaw, I thought this one was going to have a color screen and maybe an improved interface. But that would probably boost up the price... I'm glad this one is going to be cheaper, hopefully.

sinbushar · Jul 17, 2004

did anybody notice the poll on the newsweek frontpage?

Has the iPod changed the way you listen to music?

-Yes
-No
-I don't own an iPod

hurrah!!!

-adel

macridah · Jul 17, 2004

Here's another pic

http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/msnbc/S...g/040726_issue/040717_IpodNew_vl.standard.jpg

not sure anyone posted this already ... couldn't read all the nearly 200 post.

This pic is a better shot of just the iPod.

FlamDrag · Jul 17, 2004

http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/msnbc/S...g/040726_issue/040717_IpodNew_vl.standard.jpg

I don't remember seeing this one posted yet.

macridah · Jul 17, 2004

Here's the other pic. Better than the hyperlink I previously posted.

OziMac · Jul 17, 2004

Thanks guys, you know what they say about great or small minds

Both those pics have already been posted, albeit on the other thread at https://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?p=938913#post938913

Keep up the sleuthing though...!

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