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iPods Tuesday?
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no kidding....
Originally posted by damax452
March 18 is my story and im stickin to it.
10/20/40 for $299/$399/$499
But tuesday would certainly be nice.
I'm tired of reading rumors, time for Apple to sack up and give us some new iPods.
no kidding....
I for one can't wait for the Xserver to be off the front page, and replaced with the new iPods
Seriously though I am with you, they announced it freekin early too didn't they? Late March is kinda vague for the Xserver release, especially when those 17" alum books keep getting pushed.
Either way March 18th is actually quite close now. Especially since its been so long since MWSF.
Just give me my freekin iPod update so I can end this misery!!!!!!! Otherwise you may see me on "The Osbournes" rolling that kid for his 40 GB
Mike
Seriously though I am with you, they announced it freekin early too didn't they? Late March is kinda vague for the Xserver release, especially when those 17" alum books keep getting pushed.
Either way March 18th is actually quite close now. Especially since its been so long since MWSF.
Just give me my freekin iPod update so I can end this misery!!!!!!! Otherwise you may see me on "The Osbournes" rolling that kid for his 40 GB
Mike
Announcing new iPods is one thing... having them in stores is another. I just hope that the two coincide.
i keep getting these update emails for this forum and thinking "YAY ipods are out", but then being sorely disappointed.
Sorry to anyone for spoiling your day if you have the same problem.
Sorry to anyone for spoiling your day if you have the same problem.
no kidding, every damn monday i'm hopin to see the xserve down and ipods up...
do you guys think that since apple's taken so long to get this version out we probably shouldn't expect new updates at the summer expo?
i mean, if they were introduced in the january one, then the summer show wouldn't be a stretch...
on top of all other rumors, do you guys think that this update is going to be simply capacity upgrades, only to have the next upgrade be really significant?
do you guys think that since apple's taken so long to get this version out we probably shouldn't expect new updates at the summer expo?
i mean, if they were introduced in the january one, then the summer show wouldn't be a stretch...
on top of all other rumors, do you guys think that this update is going to be simply capacity upgrades, only to have the next upgrade be really significant?
Ok here's the thing I can't work out.
A few rumor sites are saying that the 'new' ipods will be released as 10/20/40 gig. Ok fine. The only real changes being the price and the introduction of the 40 gig model.
Others say that the 5 gig Ipod will still be sold, but price reductions will all follow.
Macwhispers actually reckons that there won't be a 40 gig at all yet and all we'll see is price drops.
If apple decided to just change the new line by dropping the prices on all the ipods and leaving it as that, then why would they make sure all the 'old' ipods had been sold before introducting the same ipods?
Surely it would make more sense to keep shipping the ipods and just drop the prices at a set date - that way they wouldn't lose any of the market like they have done for the last couple of months due to the fact no one can get there hands on an 5gig ipod.
Is there any other reason for Apple to do this other than the fact they could be updating the ipod - or the software in some way shape or form?
Or perhaps i'm just missing the point. Oh well - I still want a bloody ipod
A few rumor sites are saying that the 'new' ipods will be released as 10/20/40 gig. Ok fine. The only real changes being the price and the introduction of the 40 gig model.
Others say that the 5 gig Ipod will still be sold, but price reductions will all follow.
Macwhispers actually reckons that there won't be a 40 gig at all yet and all we'll see is price drops.
If apple decided to just change the new line by dropping the prices on all the ipods and leaving it as that, then why would they make sure all the 'old' ipods had been sold before introducting the same ipods?
Surely it would make more sense to keep shipping the ipods and just drop the prices at a set date - that way they wouldn't lose any of the market like they have done for the last couple of months due to the fact no one can get there hands on an 5gig ipod.
Is there any other reason for Apple to do this other than the fact they could be updating the ipod - or the software in some way shape or form?
Or perhaps i'm just missing the point. Oh well - I still want a bloody ipod
Why monday? It wont happen on mondays...
Tomorrow tuesday it will be!
And I'm basing this on reliable sources... (my cat told me)Woohoo I've posted 97 posts, I'm a true member!
I thought I had only posted 20 posts or something like that, how can this happen to me!
All this iPod waiting is giving me a posting-boost!! WOOHOO... hope it will end soon. (like tomorrow).
Bye bye
I thought I had only posted 20 posts or something like that, how can this happen to me!
All this iPod waiting is giving me a posting-boost!! WOOHOO... hope it will end soon. (like tomorrow).
Bye bye
Holy Snit This Is A Long Thread!
After AAC, 40 gig, audio in, better battery, etc, I'd love to see a better internal amp and general improved sound - the nomad jukebox (don't know about the zen, but the bigger one, whatever it's called), and the old PJB (the first HD mp3 jukebox around), have a much better sound for a lot of stuff. AAC will do a lot to help the overall quality, but the iPod at present has a weak bass and too 'clinical' a sound.
But bring on whatever, so long as it's soon!
After AAC, 40 gig, audio in, better battery, etc, I'd love to see a better internal amp and general improved sound - the nomad jukebox (don't know about the zen, but the bigger one, whatever it's called), and the old PJB (the first HD mp3 jukebox around), have a much better sound for a lot of stuff. AAC will do a lot to help the overall quality, but the iPod at present has a weak bass and too 'clinical' a sound.
But bring on whatever, so long as it's soon!
Post-whore!
Competition is one reason. Archos, SmartDisk and many other companies are producing high storage/MP3 solutions, at much lower prices. True, they aren't nearly as elegant as the iPod, but even that can only justify the high costs for so long.
For example, SmartDisk is releasing a new product with:
- 30 gig HDD
- 3.5" Color LCD screen
- Pan/Zoom on images
- USB 2.0/transfer up to 480mps
- *Slots for compact Flash/MS/SD/etc.
- Plays MP3s
- Store/backup files
- MSRP $499
Again, it's not primarily a music machine like the iPod/Archos, but it's a response to a growing need for portable solutions and versatility which the iPod does not offer.
If I were Apple (lol) I would feel the concern to respond to this market and its competitive prices. The price for its innovation is heavily influenced by their preemptive timing - something that seems to be slipping as we wait for an update.
that smartdisk thing
looks cool as hell, if apple made one same size as iPod now, in black, all the features of that, same price, i'd buy it immediately. hell, if smartdisk made it same size as iPod I'd buy it, but it's probably huge (compared to iPod).
looks cool as hell, if apple made one same size as iPod now, in black, all the features of that, same price, i'd buy it immediately. hell, if smartdisk made it same size as iPod I'd buy it, but it's probably huge (compared to iPod).
I just heard from a friend that someone they know at an apple store contacted them and said they were able to update the software on their iPod today. OK I know that does not make for a crediable source, but my firend does not lie about stuff like this. Could not get any real info, but they said the updates where pretty major and gave the impression of more than just a hard drive update.
Now this might lead to just minor hard ware updates right now but, hints at a major overhaul in the new future. So Tuesday it might be
Now this might lead to just minor hard ware updates right now but, hints at a major overhaul in the new future. So Tuesday it might be
Well, after last tuesdays dissapointment, I went out and got the 20 from bestbuy even though it doesn't hold all my music. I gotta say though, I love this damn thing. It has to be the best overpriced thing I have ever bought.
Cool part is... if Apple decides to get this update out within the next 30 day I can still exchange it. Best of both worlds really!
Cool part is... if Apple decides to get this update out within the next 30 day I can still exchange it. Best of both worlds really!
Oh I totaly agree, Apple need to respond quickly to the competitive prices in the market - many other products are being released and the prices on the Ipods are just too high right now. Lowering them would be the right thing to do.
However the point I was making was that if "all" Apple wanted to do was lower the prices on the Ipods they could have done that without freezing the supply.
This just suggests to me we could see something new in all the ipod units - such as a software update?
I don't really see why the offer on the 10Gb iPod would push back the release of the new iPods. Personally I don't think offering a bunch of free connection accessories is going to sell a ton of 10 GB iPods. I could be wrong, but if I am how many people have gone out and bought 10GB iPods because of the promotion?
All I want is a slim 20GB (oh and a price drop), please Apple, please let me spend money on your product
Here's hoping for tomorrow!!!
Mike
All I want is a slim 20GB (oh and a price drop), please Apple, please let me spend money on your product
Here's hoping for tomorrow!!!
Mike
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