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I ordered mine on the 15th (40 gig 3G) and it was changed to a 40 gig 4g on the 19th. It was supposed to ship on the 21st but now it...

Oh wait. Huh. I just noticed that it shipped.

Nevermind the rant. FedEx places it here on the 26th. I was getting it engraved with just my last name but when they changed my order to the 4G it had some random guys name on it. I called 'em and got it fixed. That might be why it took a little bit longer.

It's on its way!!!!!!!!! WHEEEE!

I'll also post pictures comparing the 4g 40 gig to my 1g 10 gig.
 
yay... i just received my 4G ipod :) finished transferring my library just a minute ago, now waiting for a full charge... man, this thing is b-e-a-utiful :)
 
In the meantime while we wait. I have a question, and forgive me if this is a dumb question I was just cruious.

With the new ipod, since it has the usb2.0 and firewire, making it pc/mac compatible, can I put songs on it from both a mac and a pc? Or are there problems with that due to the file systems on the drive themself. I thought I read that if you use it on your mac, you must use it on there, and the same with a pc.

Also if that is the case and you can only use it on one system, can I access my mp3s on my pc drive via my network and transfer them through the apple onto the ipod?
 
WEEEE! It's here. Even the freaking package is cool. I love the "Don't steal music" on the wrapper. Oh man, if I'm this excited over an Ipod, I can only imagine how i'll be when my pbook arrives. Oh crap, I just realized that my current computer doesn't have usb 2.0. ohh the humanity. Will it work with usb 1 or will I have to wait until my pbook gets here to even play with it?
 
It should work fine with usb1, usually usb stuff is backwards compatible. Just be prepared for much slower transfers.

You may want to wait though until someone can answer the question I just asked, I think I read that people had to format their ipod, when they went from pc to a mac or something. I do not know for sure.
 
J/w but is it ok to have the ipod on more than one computers? I was wondering this because it asked for the serial number and my personal information. I'm almost positive it won't be a problem but I just wanna be sure. I'd be mighty pissed off if I couldn't even use my ipod with my powerbook. Also, NSpace, I read that too but I think I'm gonna load up my songs anyway. The Ipod's just sitting there...staring at me, just saying USE ME, USEEEEEE ME. I would if it would hurry up and fully charge. Even though we might have to format it for the mac from a pc. It'll be worth it. BTW, when's your pbook supposed to come in? Mine's due in sometime tomorrow.
EDIT: I read all that legal mumbo jumbo that we usually always skip when installing and it said that it could not be put on more than on apple labled devices or something like that. I'm not daring enough to try putting it on two computers since the one I'd be using now is staying here when I go to college. If somebody has installed it onto two or more computers, let me know if there's a problem or not. Thanks in advance.
 
My ipod has not shipped yet, but the powerbook is on its way now, I should have it monday, or tuesday at the latest.

The ipod status is still open.
 
smurfsgonewild said:
EDIT: I read all that legal mumbo jumbo that we usually always skip when installing and it said that it could not be put on more than on apple labled devices or something like that. I'm not daring enough to try putting it on two computers since the one I'd be using now is staying here when I go to college. If somebody has installed it onto two or more computers, let me know if there's a problem or not. Thanks in advance.
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You can plug your iPod into as many computers as you want. What were you installing? I don't have my new iPod yet but I never had to install anything on my old iPod (except firmware updates). Don't worry about it though. Plug away.
 
Nspace said:
My ipod has not shipped yet, but the powerbook is on its way now, I should have it monday, or tuesday at the latest.

The ipod status is still open.
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I'm in the same predicament. They pushed my iPod ship date to Monday.. even though I ordered it the day it came out and there are ppl who ordered yesterday who had there iPods shipped today.

My PowerBook shipped today though.
 
Yeah i was suprised when my powerbook shipped before the ipod. It's estimated ship date for me is tomorrow it says.

Powerbook has said "left Fedex ramp" since about 9 this morning, still hasnt budged, maybe it will move later on tonight cause of the time diff.


I figured the ipod would work on multiple computers I was more wondering if it would work on multiple computers that contain different platforms, adding songs from a windows pc, and then adding songs from a mac.

*wedit* weird, I just got the email now from apple saying part of my order (not the ipod) has been shipped. What a delay.
 
SilentPanda said:
You can plug your iPod into as many computers as you want. What were you installing? I don't have my new iPod yet but I never had to install anything on my old iPod (except firmware updates). Don't worry about it though. Plug away.
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Ok, well that's good to hear. I was installing the software that came with the Ipod, I just realized now that it was only itunes and I've already got that and use it all the time. Well then, here goes nothing.
 
Ordered 40 GB model with custom engraving on July 19, currently status listed as "Order Received" with estimated shipping in "1-2 bus. days" (standard shipping apparently takes 10-12 business days to Canada :().

Just got off the phone with Apple sales support regarding accessories, and they told me that it had shipped from China and MIGHT have expedited shipping. :rolleyes:
 
was expecting a "shipped" confirmation for the IPOD today... got one for the PB - but got this for the IPOD...

To Our Valued Apple Customer:

Thank you for ordering the new generation iPod!

We are very excited about the response to this great new product! We had
planned to ship your order by 7/22/04. However, your iPod is currently in the
process of shipping and will ship within the next 24 hours.

Please rest assured that we fulfill all orders in the order they are received
and your iPod will be shipping shortly.

To check the status of your order, visit <http://www.apple.com/orderstatus>.
When your order ships, you will receive a Shipment Notification via email
explaining how you may track the package.

We appreciate your patience and sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this
delay has caused you. Thank you for your interest in Apple products!

Sincerely,
The Apple Store Team


hahaha... oh well - what can you do?
 
Powerbook just left Anchorage. I imagine it is on its way to Memphis now.

Ipod status is still open. I hope mine ships at least when discomonkeys does.
 
Ordered a 20gb within an hour of it being announced, and was supposed to ship by the 22nd. Now get an email saying this date has been pushed back to the 26th!!!! !@#$$

What gets me is that if you go to the online store right now, the estimated ship time is still 1-2 days - but I ordered mine in the first hour and mine is pushed back 4 days!? How does this make sense? Maybe Apple is putting me at the back of the line because I got the educational discount and figure I won't go anywhere else? Or maybe its because I live in Canada? Either way this sucks. :mad:
 
I think that Apple ran into a back log on the 3G iPods which is causing the delay. I didn't expect an iPod update until September after Cram & Jam expired and placed an order for a 15" PB and 40GB iPod on July 9th. I finally recieved the whole order today. I wanted everything shipped at once so that it would all arrive just after my midterm last Wednesday. Needless to say that didn't happen. I did call Apple on Tuesday to upgrade to 2nd day shipping and just in time too. I am now typing this on my 15" PB and transferring my iTunes library via wireless (slow but I needed to do battery calibration and what easier way than to drain it with Airport running?)

I was probably not the only person with an order that got delayed by what I believe to be one of 2 things. Either Apple ran out of 3G iPods and was waiting to ship until the new ones were announced, or (this one is less likely) they delayed shipment until the announcement to try to pacify those who's orders would have shipped only a day or two before the announcement.

Just my theories
 
I am in canada, ordered mine on the 20th. Since it went to open status it has said estimated shipp date on or before the 23rd, so sometime today. I have this feeling it will get pushed back.
 
SilentPanda said:
You can plug your iPod into as many computers as you want. What were you installing? I don't have my new iPod yet but I never had to install anything on my old iPod (except firmware updates). Don't worry about it though. Plug away.
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Another question: Can I use the iPod to transfer my music from one Mac to another ? And can I use the iPod to keep both Macs in sync ?

Thanks for your help. I am waiting for my very first iPods !!!

:D
 
CmdrLaForge said:
Another question: Can I use the iPod to transfer my music from one Mac to another ? And can I use the iPod to keep both Macs in sync ?

Thanks for your help. I am waiting for my very first iPods !!!

:D
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copying stuff TO ipod is easy, you can do it almost everywhoere. taking stuff OUT is trickier...
 
JFreak said:
copying stuff TO ipod is easy, you can do it almost everywhoere. taking stuff OUT is trickier...
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Hi JFreak,

first of all congrats for your new iPod. Your answer doesn't sound really good to me. I thought and hoped its as easy as getting stuff on the iPod.
But is trickier means that its possible, right ? And how to do that ?

Cheers
CmdrLaForge

BTW: Thanks for your tip yesterday but I didn't changed the order. I am afraid if I cancel the order and reorder the Mini will ship later. I ordered last monday that means I lose 5 days here.
 
Woooohoooooo just got an email that my 20G ipod has shipped. No tracking number yet though.

The ship date was originally 2-3 days then it changed to the 2nd August! I think because of the dock aswell. so now i just have to wait.

I am also still waiting for my silver iPod mini which shipped on the 15th July !!!!!!!!!!!!

The wait is killing me they will be my first ever iPods!

Bring on my new iMac G5!

Scot
 
For those who were looking to get their iPods from Best Buy, I picked mine up from there today. They seem to have a decent amount in stock. The price for their four year protection plan is 40 bucks. Have a nice day!
 
islandmee said:
I have another great story if you want read the rest of my banter. I placed my ipod mini order on launch day and was one of the first ones to receive one. My iPod mini was a lime lemon. The mini would not connect to my system. So, I spoke with Apple and received a new one. The new one kept freezing. So, I spoke with Apple and received a new one. The new one had static. So, I spoke with Apple and received a new one. Three mini's were enough to put the new one on eBay and within 8 hrs I sold the mini for $400.00, just enough to get a 30gb 3g, but I waited and now I ordered a 40Gb 4g....AwEsOmE!!!
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I'm surprised you still have enough faith in Apple after all that to buy another ipod. But congrats on getting a 40gb for yourself!
btw, my 20gb came yesterday... it's so infinitely more enjoyable than my old 2G 10gb....
 
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