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jayscheuerle
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I think Apple actually has the price right, despite the (up to) $175 profit they make on each of them. People will actually pay for quality:
Now the PC nuts on my research floor are buying iPods too. Including one who bought some crappy MP3 plaver (cheaper than iPod 1 year ago) and now wants to upgrade to an iPod even on her Grad student budget. I hate to say ity but build a better mousetrap...
Gift certificates at Retailers
What would be great if Apple would also sell iTunes gift certificates at all the stores that also sell iPod's. That would be a great Christmas gift with a nice stocking stuffer as well.
Buy an iPod and get 5-10 free songs would be nice also, but I think buying gift certificates at the same place you buy the iPod just makes sense.
What would be great if Apple would also sell iTunes gift certificates at all the stores that also sell iPod's. That would be a great Christmas gift with a nice stocking stuffer as well.
Buy an iPod and get 5-10 free songs would be nice also, but I think buying gift certificates at the same place you buy the iPod just makes sense.
Re: Gift certificates at Retailers
I agree with you, and I think Apple does, too. But in their version of it, that means you are better off buying the iPod at an Apple Store. Of course there aren't nearly as many Apple Stores as there are CompUSA and Best Buy stores, but Apple has never been above putting their own stores first, (First to get stock of new products, etc) even at the expense of the customer.
Woodun Clan
I agree, someone mentioned this on Slashdot a few weeks ago when C|Net
ran an article '5 Reasons not to buy an iPod'
http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-6450_7-5102324-1.html
From the Slashdot post:
"Yeah. I liked this article...it reminded me of one of those Kung Fu movies, where each of the five members of a gang has a speciality area in which they can beat the protagonist. Maybe one is an axe wielder, one is tough as nails, one is very fast, etc. Each one of them has an area of expertise in which they are the master.
Of course, in those films, all the protagonist has to do is step outside of that area of expertise and he easily kicks their asses. Which I think is exactly what the iPod does overall, kicks ass.
Yes, it could have more battery life but then it would be larger (like the model they show). Since its small size and weight are what make it perfect for sitting in pockets or running with without getting sore hands, that wouldn't be that useful to me.
Yes, it could be solid state...but then it would also have a TINY capacity, the biggest player they listed was 512 meg and there's no way i could deal with that after overflowing 27.4 gig.
Sure, it could be cheaper...and a total piece of s*** like those CDR units they showed (can't run with it, no interface, no battery life, have to carry a supply of discs with you, unwieldy). Sure, voice recording would be nice, and it's coming...that was the point of adding the dock connector.
And as for "choice in music services"...well, I choose iTunes because AAC ounds so damn good and I have both Macs and PCs. WMA is not an option for me, so I don't have a choice.
Aw, brave iPod. How easily you have destroyed the warriors of the C-net. The spirit of the Wu-tang Clan flows within you -- in fact, the complete DISCOGRAPHY of the Wu-tang Clan flows within you."
I second that, the iPod is easily the best all-round player I've seen. BTW, one of the guys here bought a Dell Jukebox, and it isn't as clunky as I thought it would be, but the interface is odd, and searches through large lists is difficult, but it is still much bigger than my 2G iPod. If I had to do it again, I'd still buy the old iPod.
I agree, someone mentioned this on Slashdot a few weeks ago when C|Net
ran an article '5 Reasons not to buy an iPod'
http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-6450_7-5102324-1.html
From the Slashdot post:
"Yeah. I liked this article...it reminded me of one of those Kung Fu movies, where each of the five members of a gang has a speciality area in which they can beat the protagonist. Maybe one is an axe wielder, one is tough as nails, one is very fast, etc. Each one of them has an area of expertise in which they are the master.
Of course, in those films, all the protagonist has to do is step outside of that area of expertise and he easily kicks their asses. Which I think is exactly what the iPod does overall, kicks ass.
Yes, it could have more battery life but then it would be larger (like the model they show). Since its small size and weight are what make it perfect for sitting in pockets or running with without getting sore hands, that wouldn't be that useful to me.
Yes, it could be solid state...but then it would also have a TINY capacity, the biggest player they listed was 512 meg and there's no way i could deal with that after overflowing 27.4 gig.
Sure, it could be cheaper...and a total piece of s*** like those CDR units they showed (can't run with it, no interface, no battery life, have to carry a supply of discs with you, unwieldy). Sure, voice recording would be nice, and it's coming...that was the point of adding the dock connector.
And as for "choice in music services"...well, I choose iTunes because AAC ounds so damn good and I have both Macs and PCs. WMA is not an option for me, so I don't have a choice.
Aw, brave iPod. How easily you have destroyed the warriors of the C-net. The spirit of the Wu-tang Clan flows within you -- in fact, the complete DISCOGRAPHY of the Wu-tang Clan flows within you."
I second that, the iPod is easily the best all-round player I've seen. BTW, one of the guys here bought a Dell Jukebox, and it isn't as clunky as I thought it would be, but the interface is odd, and searches through large lists is difficult, but it is still much bigger than my 2G iPod. If I had to do it again, I'd still buy the old iPod.
Re: Tucson, AZ store
Tucson, AZ store in Dec. for sure. [/B][/QUOTE]
The San Francisco store is supposed to be opening soon too. From the construction I've seen on Union Square, it may very well be Apple's flagship store (right in their back yard). Woo-hoo!
Tucson, AZ store in Dec. for sure. [/B][/QUOTE]
The San Francisco store is supposed to be opening soon too. From the construction I've seen on Union Square, it may very well be Apple's flagship store (right in their back yard). Woo-hoo!
10% Confirmed on Apple Store Online
Just for everyone's information: Apple has posted the 10% discount on iPods and iPod accessories for today only.
http://www.apple.com/store
Just for everyone's information: Apple has posted the 10% discount on iPods and iPod accessories for today only.
http://www.apple.com/store
What about the "surprises?" I suspect more may be coming, above and beyond a boring little discount. It is early yet in North America.
Yeah, I think we'll have instore iTMS gift certificates, and some drawings for iPods or accessories.
except that the only 20GB iPod deal listed there is from Dell Small Business, and not to mention gone.
edit: a quick search on pricewatch.com shows the cheapest new 20GB iPod at $389. That's $20 more than the education discount, and $29 more than the 10% discount.
edit: a quick search on pricewatch.com shows the cheapest new 20GB iPod at $389. That's $20 more than the education discount, and $29 more than the 10% discount.