As usual, there is the initial backlash at everything new that Apple releases, and, the successful aftermath. Who would ever want an iPod Mini--it's not unlikely that the iPod Mini will begin to outsell the iPod. The new iPod Photo is something to be happy about. Not only does it give more storage to hardcore music listeners, but it also has a great high-quality screen for album art and photos, plus three hours of extra battery life! This thing is great. While I feel eventually all of the iPods will have a color screen, for a couple generations the iPod Photo will be the only one.
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U2 iPod, Photo iPod and Additional iTMS Localizations Released
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terrible dutch
Search for Frank Boeyen (should also be Boeijen). Not my favorite music. But take a look at the spelling of the songtitles.
dejo said:
Search for Frank Boeyen (should also be Boeijen). Not my favorite music. But take a look at the spelling of the songtitles.
Peer said:
Thanks, Peer. I saw those songs earlier and thought their titles looked a little funny. Now I know for sure. And I didn't notice the Boeyen/Boeijen mistake so I'm learning more, too. I have relatives in Reeuwijk with the last name of Perdijk. I should've been more aware. Anyways, "goede nacht!"
Rod Rod said:
Nope, in my case it's definitely Apple who's to blame - according to yesterday's press-release, they won't be offering the promised "pan European" store and instead concentrate on Eurozone countries where more money is to be made. This leaves out a third of the EU countires plus Switzerland. - which together makes around 120 Million people who will now use the MSN Music store instead. I was actually planning on selling my last windows box (which hasn't been turned on in half a year) but now it looks as though there's a weighty (for me) reason to keep it.
I have no idea why the heck they don't just offer a European store with price tags in Euro for everyone. Nobody cares if one has to pay for a song in one's national currency or in Euro. And personally, I don't even care for any local content.
I hate my iPod Phot 60.
I just returned the 40Gb iPod I bought my girlfriend for her birthday and ordered a 60 Gb photo unit for her instead. My last iPod was a 30Gb 3rd gen which I sold because it was too small for my collection.
I know my girlfriend's going to love the iPod but I think that Apple are getting a little silly with the pricing.
1) I spent $725 for the iPod (including extended warranty and tax) - why do I have to pay $40 for a remote which should come free. Is there not enough profit in $599 to support that? Of course there is - they used to be free.
2) Where's my carrying case. Even a cheap one. It was standard on my 30Gb - now I have to buy it.
3) Where's Apple buying it's screens? My sony T3 has 230,000 pixels on a 2.5 inch screen and cost over $100 less than the iPod. Even given the differences in the items, Apple isn't using the same standard of screens as the camera guys. When did they get so damn cheap (and expensive).
4) When did 'expidited shipping' (which I paid extra for) become Fed-Ex ground. What about express? WHY ARE YOU SO CHEAP APPLE!
The Apple Borg can tell me that I'm being unreasonable, but as a wealthy consumer who loves Apple product it still annoys me that I know I'm overpaying for devices in such an extreme way. If the iPod offered the best of everything that'd be fine but it doesn't. Other people offer better screens and battery life. Isn't anyone else upset that however much money you give Apple you still don't get the best?
I'm surprised they still provide 'free' headphones (I bought the GF 'isolators' but still...)
I love you Apple but I'm not stupid and 'value' isn't in your dictionary anymore.
I just returned the 40Gb iPod I bought my girlfriend for her birthday and ordered a 60 Gb photo unit for her instead. My last iPod was a 30Gb 3rd gen which I sold because it was too small for my collection.
I know my girlfriend's going to love the iPod but I think that Apple are getting a little silly with the pricing.
1) I spent $725 for the iPod (including extended warranty and tax) - why do I have to pay $40 for a remote which should come free. Is there not enough profit in $599 to support that? Of course there is - they used to be free.
2) Where's my carrying case. Even a cheap one. It was standard on my 30Gb - now I have to buy it.
3) Where's Apple buying it's screens? My sony T3 has 230,000 pixels on a 2.5 inch screen and cost over $100 less than the iPod. Even given the differences in the items, Apple isn't using the same standard of screens as the camera guys. When did they get so damn cheap (and expensive).
4) When did 'expidited shipping' (which I paid extra for) become Fed-Ex ground. What about express? WHY ARE YOU SO CHEAP APPLE!
The Apple Borg can tell me that I'm being unreasonable, but as a wealthy consumer who loves Apple product it still annoys me that I know I'm overpaying for devices in such an extreme way. If the iPod offered the best of everything that'd be fine but it doesn't. Other people offer better screens and battery life. Isn't anyone else upset that however much money you give Apple you still don't get the best?
I'm surprised they still provide 'free' headphones (I bought the GF 'isolators' but still...)
I love you Apple but I'm not stupid and 'value' isn't in your dictionary anymore.
nagromme said:Stick around here
Or just visit the folks here who hollered about what a horrible idea the original iPod was:
https://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=500
Some people seem to think if Apple EVER releases ANY product that they personally don't want OR can't afford RIGHT NOW, the company is doomed
OK. That is borderline scary how that old thread is almost identical to this one. Thanks that was supremely amusing.
My fav?
Hopefully Photo iPod just the first step ...
) to make it useful for photographers.
Non-photographers don't seem to get it. The color screen is far less useful than a portable 60 GB, 12 oz. storage device that fits in your camera bag. These types of products already exist, so Apple needs to solve this "upload" issue ASAP if they want a share of the photo market.
It is a disappointment. Only thing we can hope is that Apple (or a third party) designs a "higher" speed device (high speed would be asking too muchmvc said:
) to make it useful for photographers.Non-photographers don't seem to get it. The color screen is far less useful than a portable 60 GB, 12 oz. storage device that fits in your camera bag. These types of products already exist, so Apple needs to solve this "upload" issue ASAP if they want a share of the photo market.
aussiemac86 said:
There is talk of a flash based iPod before X-mas, however the size of the memory may or may not be constrained given the still high cost of 1GB flash. Maybe a 512mb player????
One caveat is that yesterdays product annoucement may hit the flash player on the head!
Loge said:
Can you link to the page that states this? I don't see it and I've already paid.
Anyone know if the new marginally thicker pods will fit in a Contour designs case for 4G? Are the Photo pods (5G) going to require all the maufacturers to re-tool again? I hope not - the 20G and 40G share many cases and are different sizes. Just wondering....
CalfCanuck said:It is a disappointment. Only thing we can hope is that Apple (or a third party) designs a "higher" speed device (high speed would be asking too much
Non-photographers don't seem to get it. The color screen is far less useful than a portable 60 GB, 12 oz. storage device that fits in your camera bag. These types of products already exist, so Apple needs to solve this "upload" issue ASAP if they want a share of the photo market.
check out the Epson 2000. 3.8 inch screen (which makes the iPods look pretty silly when it comes to resolution and quality) and a 40Gb drive for $500. It's essentially an iPod already (but cheaper and better - just not Apple). It's sad to see what can be produced profitably by companies that are a little less desperate (given that the other hardware is weak - namely PB's, the old cash cow.)
Penman said:
http://www.apple.com/ipodphoto/specs.html
See under included accessories. Hope this is not an error; something like that happened when the 4G was first launched.
everything looks great but the thing i'm worried about is that those of us who use multiple iphoto libraries won't be able to sync all our photos right?
iPod PDA
I think it's time to expand the iPod brand to include a PDA. This could follow the iPod form factor but with a larger touch-screen (scroll wheel would have to go, I'm afraid). As well as playing music and viewing photos you could also manage your calender, address book and play games. It's always seemed daft to me that an iPod allows you to view your calender but not to change it.
iSync works so well with my Sony Ericcson phone that I can really see the potential of an iPod PDA. And with the success of iPod as a fashion gadget a PDA would be a surefire success and encourage more people to buy Macs.
I think it's time to expand the iPod brand to include a PDA. This could follow the iPod form factor but with a larger touch-screen (scroll wheel would have to go, I'm afraid). As well as playing music and viewing photos you could also manage your calender, address book and play games. It's always seemed daft to me that an iPod allows you to view your calender but not to change it.
iSync works so well with my Sony Ericcson phone that I can really see the potential of an iPod PDA. And with the success of iPod as a fashion gadget a PDA would be a surefire success and encourage more people to buy Macs.
iPod Photo Sizes and Current Cases?
Apple's site has the 40Gb "regular" iPod at being .69 thick, and the iPhoto iPod at .75 thick. Does any one know if that .06" will really make a huge difference in terms of using current cases? I love my Contour Showcase, and I was wondering what people here thought. (Of course, being the geek I am, I had to order a 60 Gb...lol)
Apple's site has the 40Gb "regular" iPod at being .69 thick, and the iPhoto iPod at .75 thick. Does any one know if that .06" will really make a huge difference in terms of using current cases? I love my Contour Showcase, and I was wondering what people here thought. (Of course, being the geek I am, I had to order a 60 Gb...lol)