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10GB iPod EOL'd?
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Updated iPod10GB on 15th of May?
Cyberport (german Apple-distributor) displays an updated iPod 10GB to come 15th of May, priced 459 Euro.
http://www.cyberport.de/webshop/cyberportItem.omeco?PHPSESSID=0d04e1e16946b9451811a1c89cd5b685&GROUP=511&ARTICLEID=12229&PHPSESSID=0d04e1e16946b9451811a1c89cd5b685
Can't seem to see anything new though, despite maybe reduced height.
Cyberport (german Apple-distributor) displays an updated iPod 10GB to come 15th of May, priced 459 Euro.
http://www.cyberport.de/webshop/cyberportItem.omeco?PHPSESSID=0d04e1e16946b9451811a1c89cd5b685&GROUP=511&ARTICLEID=12229&PHPSESSID=0d04e1e16946b9451811a1c89cd5b685
Can't seem to see anything new though, despite maybe reduced height.
That Cyberport URL didn't work for me, and because of whatever awful backend they're using to run their shop, you can't run any of it through Google Language Tools nor Babelfish.
The URL for the site is http://www.cyberport.de/webshop/ -- just search for "iPod". You won't really learn anything, though. The 15 May reference translates as "presumably available" so it's likely they don't know anything too specific.
The URL for the site is http://www.cyberport.de/webshop/ -- just search for "iPod". You won't really learn anything, though. The 15 May reference translates as "presumably available" so it's likely they don't know anything too specific.
Could be bigger though...
Of course, we could be ready to see 20GB, 40GB, and 60GB as the three IPod models...
Ummmm.....20GB Ipod for 299.00....
Of course, we could be ready to see 20GB, 40GB, and 60GB as the three IPod models...
Ummmm.....20GB Ipod for 299.00....
And for more fuel
Check out this article on 60GB Toshiba drives...dated Oct 2002
http://news.zdnet.co.uk/story/0,,t269-s2123312,00.html
Angus
Check out this article on 60GB Toshiba drives...dated Oct 2002
http://news.zdnet.co.uk/story/0,,t269-s2123312,00.html
Angus
Yeah, sorry about that, I caught it once you pointed it out. That phrase did seem a little off to me... thanks for the correction.
Re: And for more fuel
This isn't the type of drive used in the iPod. If I remember correctly, Apple uses the 1.8" drive format. That's what makes the iPod so light and small. Archos' MP3 players use the 9.5mm high 2.5" laptop drives (which are now up to 80GB, FYI).
--DT
This isn't the type of drive used in the iPod. If I remember correctly, Apple uses the 1.8" drive format. That's what makes the iPod so light and small. Archos' MP3 players use the 9.5mm high 2.5" laptop drives (which are now up to 80GB, FYI).
--DT
Billy, just to prevent future confusion, can you edit the translation in your original post? -- for those who don't read the whole page... Thanks.
Not sure if any of you have been looking into the emerging mp3 player market, but there are starting to be some really good alternatives.
archos has a 20 gig that plays mpeg4 video (in color) is a picture viewer, has audio in and a port to connect either a digital camera lens, or a media dock (to upload smart cards etc) all for $339msrp, which means as low as $250.
there is also another model unveiled recevently (the name escapes me) that is about the same size as the ipod, but has full color touch screen and a whole host of just about every option you could ever ask for. it's slated to release later this year.
my point?
apple needs to step up. they've been lucky that no one else has produced another decent looking mp3 player, because at their inflated prices they wont be able to rely on looks alone for very much longer.
archos has a 20 gig that plays mpeg4 video (in color) is a picture viewer, has audio in and a port to connect either a digital camera lens, or a media dock (to upload smart cards etc) all for $339msrp, which means as low as $250.
there is also another model unveiled recevently (the name escapes me) that is about the same size as the ipod, but has full color touch screen and a whole host of just about every option you could ever ask for. it's slated to release later this year.
my point?
apple needs to step up. they've been lucky that no one else has produced another decent looking mp3 player, because at their inflated prices they wont be able to rely on looks alone for very much longer.
Looks are only part of iPod.
As much as it's appearance bests that "Buzz Lightyear's Backpack" from Archos, it is function and ease of use that still separates the 'Pod from the 'Pack. There are still no alternatives I've seen, to fit my needs.
I ordered one right after His Steveness announced them and I realized that it had all the features I wanted. I've been as impressed with it as I was when I saw the first Walkman. I bought two of them on the spot, no small feat on a sailor's pay in 1980. I take my tunes seriously, one of the the main reasons I joined the Navy was to get a stereo in Japan...
As much as it's appearance bests that "Buzz Lightyear's Backpack" from Archos, it is function and ease of use that still separates the 'Pod from the 'Pack. There are still no alternatives I've seen, to fit my needs.
I ordered one right after His Steveness announced them and I realized that it had all the features I wanted. I've been as impressed with it as I was when I saw the first Walkman. I bought two of them on the spot, no small feat on a sailor's pay in 1980. I take my tunes seriously, one of the the main reasons I joined the Navy was to get a stereo in Japan...
One thing I just noticed was that the estimated ship times on apple.com for both the 10 and 20 gig models have gone from 1-2 days as of Thursday (I checked when this was 1st posted) to 3-5 days on Friday. A Tuesday release might be the reason for the shipping delay. *cross fingers*
physicsnerd
physicsnerd
Dealmac reports that retailers are trying to clear their stock of 10 gb mac ipods:
http://dealnews.com/articles/49658.html
I wonder why! Screw the ibooks give me a new ipod.
http://dealnews.com/articles/49658.html
I wonder why! Screw the ibooks give me a new ipod.
The fact that people are saying that the 10GB is gone, plus the 5GB is out of stock at a lot of places means one thing to me: new product. Completely new, mind you. Apple doesn't usually make things cheaper without a reason, and not even resellers would give away a 10GB iPod for an extra $50 when you purchase Applecare unless they knew of something coming up. It's got to be huge.
Not to start this stupid conversation again, but they're probably going to add one or more of the features that you've all been waiting for (line-in, voice recorder), as well as a nicer display. They need to stay ahead of the pack, because like Crushrus said, there are many cheaper alternatives that are possibly as good as the iPod, or are simply better value-for-money than the iPod. I considered buying an Archos machine because it was 40% cheaper than a 5GB iPod. There is no way I would purchase an iPod unless there was a reason to pay the extra $200 dollars (Canadian $$$).
Not to start this stupid conversation again, but they're probably going to add one or more of the features that you've all been waiting for (line-in, voice recorder), as well as a nicer display. They need to stay ahead of the pack, because like Crushrus said, there are many cheaper alternatives that are possibly as good as the iPod, or are simply better value-for-money than the iPod. I considered buying an Archos machine because it was 40% cheaper than a 5GB iPod. There is no way I would purchase an iPod unless there was a reason to pay the extra $200 dollars (Canadian $$$).
That, or make the 20 gig version the base model... which isn't going to happen. Completely new... hmmm....
Oh, they're coming tomorrow, by the way.
Oh, they're coming tomorrow, by the way.