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New iPod?
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Low stock on iPods
Sorry if this has been posted before but over here in Germany both Apple distributors I work with (Ingram Micro and Comline) have no more iPods in stock (but for a few Win 10GBs).
This suggest something?
Sorry if this has been posted before but over here in Germany both Apple distributors I work with (Ingram Micro and Comline) have no more iPods in stock (but for a few Win 10GBs).
This suggest something?
Waiting is over... for me!
O.K. I urgently need a HD based recording device, and I think MiniDisc sucks. I've waited and waited for the iPod to get that functionality.
I'll order an Archos Jukebox on the spot. I'd rather have upgraded my old faithful 5GB iPod to an up-to-date version, but... Sorry, folks. The chip can do it, why didn't you add the Audio-In jack?
O.K. I urgently need a HD based recording device, and I think MiniDisc sucks. I've waited and waited for the iPod to get that functionality.
I'll order an Archos Jukebox on the spot. I'd rather have upgraded my old faithful 5GB iPod to an up-to-date version, but... Sorry, folks. The chip can do it, why didn't you add the Audio-In jack?
Good and bad news...
Mac OS Rumors has something to say about this. First, the good news:
Next, the bad news:
Mac OS Rumors has something to say about this. First, the good news:
Next, the bad news:
I think Apple is pulling a fast one on MACOSRUMORS
March is too far away.............especially with all the clearances and low shortages taking place
if new iPods are coming out soon, then why would they be waiting until March
On the other hand - i could just be anxious to buy a new one
March is too far away.............especially with all the clearances and low shortages taking place
if new iPods are coming out soon, then why would they be waiting until March
On the other hand - i could just be anxious to buy a new one
I agree!
I totaly think it will be next week.
Especially after hearing my Ipod was delayed. I dont think they would manufacture any more of the old ones if they ran out of stock....
I totaly think it will be next week.
Especially after hearing my Ipod was delayed. I dont think they would manufacture any more of the old ones if they ran out of stock....
cliff.....I'm WAY TOO anxious to grab a 20 gig......I'm glad you agre 
How long is your delay, and when did you order it?
How long is your delay, and when did you order it?
my uncle has a source and he says that around january 25th there will be iPod updates.all dropping $100 and a 40GB or 60GB may be introduced. i'v been saving up for one so i'm really happy.
i hope they put bluetooth in them and maybe other cool things to compete with my brother's origional 20GB.
i hope they put bluetooth in them and maybe other cool things to compete with my brother's origional 20GB.
Looks like you can't order a 5 gig iPod anymore:
"$299.00
6.5 ounces
2.4 x 4.0 x .78 in.
Apple Earphones
AC Adapter
FireWire cable
PC FireWire adapter
Due to significant holiday demand, the 5GB iPod is temporarily unavailable. "
Holiday demand?? PLEEEEZ APPLE! Just bring on the new ones!!!!
"$299.00
6.5 ounces
2.4 x 4.0 x .78 in.
Apple Earphones
AC Adapter
FireWire cable
PC FireWire adapter
Due to significant holiday demand, the 5GB iPod is temporarily unavailable. "
Holiday demand?? PLEEEEZ APPLE! Just bring on the new ones!!!!
here in switzerland the shipping-times are 4-6 weeks for the 5GB and the 10GB. for the 20GB 2-3 days...looks pretty promising...
maybe...
apple will phase out the 5 gb ipods and offer them in a 10gb and 20 gb variety only. a higher capacity one will be available but i highly doubt that it will be available immedietly. the 10gb will drop down to $299 and the 20 gb will drop down to $399. a higher capacity will be introduced in march. the iPod will ship with new software introducing three games and a simplistic way of writing appointments and adresses with the scroll pad so as to keep the iPod from becoming a full, fledged iPDA.
apple will phase out the 5 gb ipods and offer them in a 10gb and 20 gb variety only. a higher capacity one will be available but i highly doubt that it will be available immedietly. the 10gb will drop down to $299 and the 20 gb will drop down to $399. a higher capacity will be introduced in march. the iPod will ship with new software introducing three games and a simplistic way of writing appointments and adresses with the scroll pad so as to keep the iPod from becoming a full, fledged iPDA.
Just tried using our Apple Store in the UK and found this:
20gig 1-3 days
10gig 4-6 weeks
5 gig 4-6 weeks
Looks promising!
20gig 1-3 days
10gig 4-6 weeks
5 gig 4-6 weeks
Looks promising!
so its going to have writing capabilities?
What about video capabilities?
For Heaven's sake Apple - just introduce it now!
What about video capabilities?
For Heaven's sake Apple - just introduce it now!
Hey cliffm,
Did you buy it from Dell? I ordered almost 2 weeks ago... and it was delayed twice. I canceled the order now because they have such terrible service. Some of my pc-buddies love dell, and say it has excellent service, but now I know for a fact that it does not.
How can they show that the ipod ships in 1-2 days, when they KNOW that they don't have it... and won't for a few weeks?
Hopefully, I can find a better price somewhere else... but if not, I'll be back to them when the new pods come out (at which time there hopefully won't be a delay).
Tomasz
Did you buy it from Dell? I ordered almost 2 weeks ago... and it was delayed twice. I canceled the order now because they have such terrible service. Some of my pc-buddies love dell, and say it has excellent service, but now I know for a fact that it does not.
How can they show that the ipod ships in 1-2 days, when they KNOW that they don't have it... and won't for a few weeks?
Hopefully, I can find a better price somewhere else... but if not, I'll be back to them when the new pods come out (at which time there hopefully won't be a delay).
Tomasz
no 5Gigs at the Apple Store The Netherlands
"Wegens de grote vraag tijdens de decembermaand is de iPod van 5 GB tijdelijk niet verkrijgbaar."
(translation: Due to heavy demands during December, the 5 GB is temporarily unavailable)
But the 10Gigs are shipping within 1-3 days...
"Wegens de grote vraag tijdens de decembermaand is de iPod van 5 GB tijdelijk niet verkrijgbaar."
(translation: Due to heavy demands during December, the 5 GB is temporarily unavailable)
But the 10Gigs are shipping within 1-3 days...
So I guess the prices on the 10 and 20 gigs are being lowered???
GOOD BYE 5 GIG AND SCROLL WHEEL!!!!
GOOD BYE 5 GIG AND SCROLL WHEEL!!!!
Check out Macwarehouse in the UK. (www.macwarehouse.co.uk)
My 20Gig was ordered yesterday and is now charging under my desk - and boy is it tactile. Cannot stop playing with it!
No drop in price though, still 400 notes *ouch*.
More portable digital devices from Apple would be good, but given the proliferation multimedia devices (like my tasty NX70V) and 3G mobys, Apple will have a fight on their hands. It'll have to be fast, wireless (as mentioned earlier, BT is dog slow [and used mostly in Europe and US] whereas 802.11b/g is quick, but only taken up en masse in the far east) and internet enabled, long on battery life, colour [always a battery killer] and expandable. What they need is a solid state mini Powerbook - 'Newton2K' or the next generation Treo [yup, you're right].
Keep 'em coming Apple...
My 20Gig was ordered yesterday and is now charging under my desk - and boy is it tactile. Cannot stop playing with it!
No drop in price though, still 400 notes *ouch*.
More portable digital devices from Apple would be good, but given the proliferation multimedia devices (like my tasty NX70V) and 3G mobys, Apple will have a fight on their hands. It'll have to be fast, wireless (as mentioned earlier, BT is dog slow [and used mostly in Europe and US] whereas 802.11b/g is quick, but only taken up en masse in the far east) and internet enabled, long on battery life, colour [always a battery killer] and expandable. What they need is a solid state mini Powerbook - 'Newton2K' or the next generation Treo [yup, you're right].
Keep 'em coming Apple...
5 GB iPod's @ apple
I was just looking at the apple web store and you can no longer buy a 5 GB, they removed the buttons. I am not sure if this has been mentioned already I just noticed it.
Also I was wondering since the 40 GB drives aren't set to be released for a couple more months do you think with the droping of the 5 GB model there will be a more functional 20 GB model released soon, so that there will still be three pricing options?
Mike
P.S. I want a 20 GB iPod so bad!!!!!!!!!!
I was just looking at the apple web store and you can no longer buy a 5 GB, they removed the buttons. I am not sure if this has been mentioned already I just noticed it.
Also I was wondering since the 40 GB drives aren't set to be released for a couple more months do you think with the droping of the 5 GB model there will be a more functional 20 GB model released soon, so that there will still be three pricing options?
Mike
P.S. I want a 20 GB iPod so bad!!!!!!!!!!
hello, its dell.. amazing service when compared with other pc suppliers. But when compared with apple nothing comes close.
I'm just restraining myself right now, i was wondering if apple would really release a new iPod on the 25th as that is a saturday. I don't see anything happening then, but maybe a superbowl release could be on the cards.
I figure that if the suppliers get some new ipods in before they are updated then i'm just gonna buy a 20gb. I'm currently stuck with a casette player (mp3 player died
)