New iPod models?

Post by **R00k** » Mon Feb 28, 2005 6:32 pm

I read a story a few days ago that Apple is introducing a few new iPod models, including a regular iPod with a color display. I've been checking Apple's online store though, and haven't seen any mention of them yet.

Has anybody else heard about them? Have any idea when they may be going on sale?

I've finally stuck back enough cash to buy one, but if there are some better models coming out, I want to wait and get a newer one.

Post by **mjrpes** » Mon Feb 28, 2005 7:05 pm

They released a color screen iPod last fall. It's called a photo iPod or something. What they did do in the last few days is lower the price of this photo iPod.

Post by **R00k** » Mon Feb 28, 2005 7:07 pm

Hmmm. I've heard of the iPod photo before. I was thinking they had released a normal iPod with a full color display. I need to find the CNN article again and double-check it, I guess.

Post by **R00k** » Mon Feb 28, 2005 7:12 pm

Well here's the article.
http://money.cnn.com/2005/02/23/technol ... /index.htm

I guess I was misunderstanding, but the way it reads is misleading:

Apple unveils more iPods
New digital music players include models with color screens, a mini with larger storage capacity.

NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - Apple Computer Inc. introduced new versions of its hugely popular iPod on Wednesday.

The No. 1 seller of portable digital music players introduced a six-gigabyte iPod mini and 30- and 60-gigabyte models of the iPod photo with a color screen.

The new offerings also include a four-gigabyte model for $199 -- down from $249 previously -- and the new six-gigabyte model for $249.

The headline makes it sound like they're coming out with new versions that have color displays, but they don't really mention them anywhere else in the story.

Post by **mjrpes** » Mon Feb 28, 2005 7:12 pm

http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.as ... 2005_pg6_4

Post by **mjrpes** » Mon Feb 28, 2005 7:12 pm

beat me

Post by **werldhed** » Mon Feb 28, 2005 7:17 pm

I heard they were dropping the price on the minis and photos, and introducing a 30gb model. That's all I've heard. It's still not enough to convince me to buy one.
That reminds me, I have to go check out some mp3 players; hoping to purchase something in the next week or so. :icon25:

(and... oops, late...

! )

Post by **R00k** » Mon Feb 28, 2005 7:18 pm

Ahh. Thanks for the link. That one's a lot more clear. :icon32:-:icon14:

Post by **R00k** » Mon Feb 28, 2005 7:19 pm

werldhed wrote:I heard they were dropping the price on the minis and photos, and introducing a 30gb model. That's all I've heard. It's still not enough to convince me to buy one.
That reminds me, I have to go check out some mp3 players; hoping to purchase something in the next week or so. :icon25:

Yea, I've thought about looking at other, less proprietary models, but I know a couple of people who have iPods, and I just LOVE the controls and the click wheel. After playing with them, I can't imagine using anything else. :icon30:

Post by **PhoeniX** » Mon Feb 28, 2005 8:02 pm

iRiver

http://www.iriver.com/

Plays videos, apparently.

Post by **werldhed** » Mon Feb 28, 2005 8:10 pm

R00k wrote:Yea, I've thought about looking at other, less proprietary models, but I know a couple of people who have iPods, and I just LOVE the controls and the click wheel. After playing with them, I can't imagine using anything else. :icon30:

Really? I've used the click wheel and I don't like it. But I haven't tried others yet, so I can't say I won't dislike those, too. I'm leaning toward the Creative Zen Touch right now, but you never know, I might end up with an iPod in the end. :icon26:

Post by **R00k** » Mon Feb 28, 2005 9:02 pm

PhoeniX wrote:iRiver http://www.iriver.com/

Plays videos, apparently.

Yea, their 20gb player runs the same price as the 20gb iPod, but has color display, and you can store/transfer any file types on it that you want (huge advantage IMO).

But still, I've barely heard anything about this company or player, I'm not sure I want to spen 300 bucks on anything from them. Do you have one, or know anybody who does?

Post by **Jackal** » Mon Feb 28, 2005 9:39 pm

The ipod mini just went down $100 in price

Post by **werldhed** » Mon Feb 28, 2005 9:42 pm

Jackal wrote:The ipod mini just went down $100 in price

Do you mean $200?

edit: misread your post. :icon32:

Post by **R00k** » Mon Feb 28, 2005 9:50 pm

Yea, I saw that too. But I'm not going to pay for just 4 gigs, and the 6 gig model is only 50 bucks less than the 20gig regular iPod. I can't see a reason to buy one, when for 50 more bucks I can get more than triple the storage space.

Are there any extra features on the Minis, aside from the smaller size?

Post by **zeeko** » Mon Feb 28, 2005 11:37 pm

i have an iriver and i'm very satisfied with it. The case it comes with is kinda bulky, but it has decent headphones, the radio works great, you can watch movies on it if you upgrade the us firmware to korean or euro firmware, but you lose the clock function. mmm and http://www.misticriver.net is THE iriver community and they are all pretty helpful and there is a ton of info on there

Post by **Tormentius** » Tue Mar 01, 2005 12:05 am

Just picked up a 1GB Shuffle and its great so far. If you're the type that listens to a playlist on random then you'd probably get a lot of use out of it, especially considering the tiny form factor. If you like to browse and pick songs though it would drive ya nuts due to the lack of display and options.

Post by **dzjepp** » Tue Mar 01, 2005 12:09 am

Rumor was that the mini would get a colour screen and and increase in storage. It was unveiled with more capacity but nothining on the new screen. :/

Post by **eepberries** » Tue Mar 01, 2005 12:19 am

Is it just me or does it seem like there are too many different ipod models these days to keep track of?

Post by **R00k** » Tue Mar 01, 2005 12:36 am

zeeko wrote:i have an iriver and i'm very satisfied with it. The case it comes with is kinda bulky, but it has decent headphones, the radio works great, you can watch movies on it if you upgrade the us firmware to korean or euro firmware, but you lose the clock function. mmm and http://www.misticriver.net is THE iriver community and they are all pretty helpful and there is a ton of info on there

What kind of software do you need for it? Does it function like a normal USB hard drive, where you can just copy files through the Windows interface?

And how is the sound quality? Ever hooked it up to external speakers, or through an amp?

Post by **R00k** » Tue Mar 01, 2005 12:37 am

Tormentius wrote:Just picked up a 1GB Shuffle and its great so far. If you're the type that listens to a playlist on random then you'd probably get a lot of use out of it, especially considering the tiny form factor. If you like to browse and pick songs though it would drive ya nuts due to the lack of display and options.

Yea, I have to have the menu. I've got a ton of songs I'd want to put on there, and it would probably drive me crazy not being able to pick and choose.

Post by **saturn** » Tue Mar 01, 2005 8:54 am

R00k wrote:Yea, I saw that too. But I'm not going to pay for just 4 gigs, and the 6 gig model is only 50 bucks less than the 20gig regular iPod. I can't see a reason to buy one, when for 50 more bucks I can get more than triple the storage space.

Are there any extra features on the Minis, aside from the smaller size?

batterylife has increased from 8 to 18 hours, but ipodlounge.com says their model ran for 26 hours. Sounds good, but Apple doesn't include a charger anymore, you'll have to do with the USB 2.0 cable or buy a charger yourself.

Post by **glossy** » Tue Mar 01, 2005 9:24 am

werldhed wrote:Really? I've used the click wheel and I don't like it. But I haven't tried others yet, so I can't say I won't dislike those, too. I'm leaning toward the Creative Zen Touch right now, but you never know, I might end up with an iPod in the end. :icon26:

my sister has one, they're very decent once you get the hang of it (doesn't take too long) and they work very well, reccommended :icon25:

Post by **werldhed** » Tue Mar 01, 2005 2:08 pm

She has an iPod or a Zen?

Post by **R00k** » Tue Mar 01, 2005 2:58 pm

saturn wrote:
R00k wrote:Yea, I saw that too. But I'm not going to pay for just 4 gigs, and the 6 gig model is only 50 bucks less than the 20gig regular iPod. I can't see a reason to buy one, when for 50 more bucks I can get more than triple the storage space.

Are there any extra features on the Minis, aside from the smaller size?
batterylife has increased from 8 to 18 hours, but ipodlounge.com says their model ran for 26 hours. Sounds good, but Apple doesn't include a charger anymore, you'll have to do with the USB 2.0 cable or buy a charger yourself.

I did notice the improved battery life. Do minis have the same level of compatibility with everything that the regulars do? As in, can you buy all the same accessories for them and such? And do they have the same menu system as the regulars?