Apple Mac Mini and ipod shuffle

[ric]

http://www.apple.com/ipodshuffle/


http://www.apple.com/macmini/

[toml]

It's really nice, right?

Too bad my Samsung Yepp still works *sigh*

btw, have any of you heard of freeipods.com?

My friend actually got a free ipod from them.

Surpirsed it really worked...

[ric]

It's really nice, right?

Too bad my Samsung Yepp still works *sigh*

btw, have any of you heard of freeipods.com?

My friend actually got a free ipod from them.

Surpirsed it really worked...

IPODS sucks, I m sure most ppl realize that after something like 1600 hrs the battery and power supply is dead so you have to buy ANOTHER IPOD.

Anyways I just thought it's funny that IPOD trend uses a Toshiba HD! :lol:

Also I think it's a smart move by apple to package these more affordable items in a nice marketable look

[awong]

my thing with the ipod is if you can compare price of features, etc, it looks like ipod is buying for the name.

And no display on that ipod. Its kinda hard to sort through 1 gig of mp3's with no display

[evil_FUX]

ric, that's a lame and pointless rant on the iPod. No shit you have only so many hours of battery life. That's the fucking nature of rechargeable batteries. If the consumer feels they got enough use out of their product, who the fuck cares? Plus, as an mp3 player it's a pretty good product.

[cattygurl]

I love my ipod.

You can send it back to apple to get the battery replaced- for under 100 (for the full-sized ipods- don't know about the shuffles). I know of third-party manufacturers that also do the same service for cheaper.

I have the original 20g, and it still works for me! I love it.

Yeah, a display on the shuffles would be nice, but I think they were gearing for the size. That thing is TINY. I think they're aiming for people buying this as their second ipod (for working out n' stuff). I know I've dropped my ipod(!!) during house cleaning and working out- something like the shuffle would kick ass to have as a secondary one. I think if you want a display, go with a mini.

I don't know, I'm waiting for the 80gig-er to come out. The new full-size ipod have a color screen, I think...

My ideal setup would be an 80gig ipod and a shuffle, for working out.

[awong]

are there any life size pics of the new ipod?

My sister got this other mp3 player that is smaller than a typical cell phone and it holds 512 megs and has display. So far she's happy with it...

if I had an ipod or anything similar it would probably only be used for the car, I am getting tired of the radio

[Pat the Great]

awong: your wish is my command.

*nods head*

http://www.applelinks.com/pm/more.php?id=3174_0_1_24_M

[ric]

ric, that's a lame and pointless rant on the iPod. No shit you have only so many hours of battery life. That's the fucking nature of rechargeable batteries. If the consumer feels they got enough use out of their product, who the fuck cares? Plus, as an mp3 player it's a pretty good product.

Well, having my own MP3 player ( creative and sony) I don't have to worry about issues of battery since it's external power source. Not to mention the actual battery life even after it's been charged is sad in comparison with other brands. So you rather have music player that has limited power source ? Sorry why the hassle, I much rather go buy some AA batteries and be on my way

So my rant is justified from engineering and design standpoint. A poor and lame design, def wouldn't have got A in some of my college classes, but of course it's all about marketing and selling the product in a nice pretty package.

[awong]

I think my sister's is an iRiver mp3 player.

It uses 1 AA battery, and she uses it everyday. Since xmas, she is still on the first battery. It said over 30hrs of music...

[ric]

I think my sister's is an iRiver mp3 player.

It uses 1 AA battery, and she uses it everyday. Since xmas, she is still on the first battery. It said over 30hrs of music...

Exactly, other brands are BETTER at optimalization of power consumption than apple IPOD, but like many here have said it's all about looks and marketing that gives APPLE head over shoulders of competiton

[Pat the Great]

spending money on batteries sucks. in general, i don't buy anything that doesn't have its own rechargeables. so i like my ipod and my powerbook and my gba and my cell phone just fine.

[evil_FUX]

^Seriously. Why the fuck would you want to waste your time constantly having to replace batteries. That's fucking lame.

[awong]

they do have those rechargeable NiH batteries in AA, thats what I've been using.

[toml]

The one thing that apple get's right is the usability.

The iPod's interface is simple and easy to use.

Also, Apple has been very smart in their marketing.

Take a look at this diagram:

http://www.nixlog.com/apple/

(yeah, it's a bit buzzword-laden, but it's the gist of what apple is trying to do).

[Apollyon]

For some reason, I just can't buy Apple anything, I don't know why, it just seems distasteful to me. I bought an iRIver IHP-120 20 gb mp3 player and I'm quite happy with it. It has an FM tuner and recording capabilities. I think with iPod you are just paying for the name. Plus I'd rather support an Asian company.

[ric]

^Seriously. Why the fuck would you want to waste your time constantly having to replace batteries. That's fucking lame.

" CONSTANTLY?"

I have a creative player that is still on its original battery for almost a year now and i listen to LOT of music at work and school. The rate im going, an IPOD would be dead after 1.5 yrs

[evil_FUX]

Uh, that reply was in response to electronics that require removable non rechargeable battery sources. Plus, are you telling me you've been running your creative player on it's original AA batteries (similar non rechargeable batteries) for a year now?

[cattygurl]

Apollyon...:( I'm a tried and true Apple devotee' here... I got to meet Guy Kawasaki long time ago. I was in seventh heaven (that was 8 years ago?)

Again, you CAN get the internal batteries in the bigger ipods replaced, and my ipod has been running almost 3 years (I still haven't had mine replaced yet). The battery life isn't what it used to be, but I still get 6 hours of play per charge (down from almost 10).

[ric]

Uh, that reply was in response to electronics that require removable non rechargeable battery sources. Plus, are you telling me you've been running your creative player on it's original AA batteries (similar non rechargeable batteries) for a year now?

YES

Anyways, I wonder whats everyone's take on APPLE business attack here?

It's great in basically feeding a wider range of consumers, but at less their computers go down in price if they want more ppl to buy into whole APPLE/MAC media. The whole Halo effect of IPOD sales and MAC computers being brought because of it would go even higher if their prices went down, IMO.

[ric]

The point is cost and time here

OK I buy an IPOD, if it dies I have to cough up $99 bucks + shipping + waiting time

Where as the music players I have I can go to market/drugstore buy batteries there for like 3 bucks + gas( if I'm walking to store).

Which one is better at cost/time here?

[evil_FUX]

If it dies within the first year the warranty will cover the battery and shipping, and depending on where you're at the shipping should be relatively fast; at most a week's time for sending it out and return.

Btw, which model of creative player do you have ric?

[minbo]

I am going to get a Mac mini for my car. It uses DC power so I can wire it to the car without an inverter or special DC power supply. It can do voice recognition, mapping software with GPS, play DVDs and has a large hard drive for MP3's. It will work with a 7" LCD touch screen. It has bluetooth for wireless synching, internet dialup via bluetooth enabled phone and the occasional keyboard/mouse usage. As well it has wifi for wardriving or connect to internet via free hotspots. The size is comparable to a mini-atx which I could build myself but the cost is lower for the same bells and whistles. For a car I don't need a high-powered CPU or graphics card so those limitations are not a factor,the mini-atx solutions would be similarly crippled.

As for the iPod, I have one and like it well enough. I'd say that the thing I most prefer about it is the iTunes PC software and the extensive use of ID3 tags as opposed to filenames/directories. The actual physical device is good but can use some improvment. For example, I'd personally like a larger colour screen and the ability to take photos from a digital camera and instantly display (the iPod photo can only display photos that it receives from iTunes and can't from photos imported via the media reader). I'd also like to be the sole winner the powerball lotto and know the sum of all human knowledge, but I guess that I'll settle for what I can get.

[cattygurl]

ooooh minbo, that sounds....nice.... drool

Could you send me details on the setup, 'cause it's looking sweet!

[minbo]

I'll do that when I get back to my home computer. In the middle of renovating my bathrooms and kitchen so I'm sort of homeless right now, living at the GF's place some nights, sleeping on the couch and showering a the gym other nights, etc.

The touchscreen I was looking at was like the one micro-atx sells
http://www.mini-itx.com/store/?c=9#p503

For GPS, somethign like the Garmin GPS 18 USB sensor combined the Garmin mapping software.

ViaVoice for voice recognition

Use the in-box DVD player and MP3/iTunes.

Only thing I'm stumped for is a way to auto-turn and off the mac mini like a car radio.

[Synthetic]

not to mention that the itrip for it is great.....in columbus, we're all about having our cars broken into...blah.....so when u don't have a cd playerl ike me, u like to have a convenient way of listening to music...

and the itrip is the way to go!!!!!...!!!!1111!!!!111!!!!.....

gar...ipods are the shit.

[ric]

http://www.engadget.com/entry/1234000030057785/

For all of ya apple nuts

[ric]

http://www.engadget.com/entry/1234000680057883/

More On Sony (http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20050908/tc_nm/sony_players_dc;_ylt=AoXlyeljbck6VgqEi3yAb8YjtBAF; _ylu=X3oDMTBiMW04NW9mBHNlYwMlJVRPUCUl)




what you think about sony's new products?




I actually like IPOD nano



edit:

looks like Sony wised up a bit:
http://www.engadget.com/entry/1234000650057990/

[cattygurl]

Goddamn I LOVe the ipod nano... I want one.

BTW, you can replace your own ipod battery. It's pretty easy.

[ric]

Goddamn I LOVe the ipod nano... I want one.

BTW, you can replace your own ipod battery. It's pretty easy.


So whats your way of replacing the battery?

what kind of tools do you use to crack open the ipod?

[cattygurl]

http://tinylink.com/?PV6FwHU1V9

Anyhoo, that's who I used. I attempted to replace the battery and it went well- my friend paid 20 for the install. either way, it' not a bad deal at all.

I like small dog- they've been one of my faves for a while. They also donate to good causes.

other options:
http://www.newertech.com/products/products_podbatts_gen1st-2nd.php

IpodresQ also does other repairs, too :D
http://www.ipodresq.com/

same with PDA smart
http://www.pdasmart.com/ipodpartscenter1g.htm

Booyah!

[toml]

The iPod nano does look really good.

However I hate that Apple requires iTunes.

I'll just stick to Samsung for now.

[ric]

http://www.engadget.com/entry/1234000167058045/


Speaking of Samsung:


http://www.engadget.com/entry/1234000227058091/

[little mixed girl]

haha, another ipod vs. other mp3 player debate. 8)

while everyone's entitled to like and dislike whatever they want; personally i'm not a big fan of the ipod because it's become a type of 'status symbol'.

when the ipod first came out, no one bought it.

the ipod mini brought in a lot of consumers, and i'll admit; it does have a nice design. but i don't think that wheel is as 'easy' as ppl make it out to be.
i used my friend's ipod mini this summer, and i had a damn time trying to pick & play songs. if it didn't scroll then it would scroll past what i wanted.

while the ipod mini & shuffle have a nice 'clean' design; i don't think they are better than say MPIO, IRIVER or some others.

and the attitude of some ipod users (look at me, i'm the fucking shit cuz i have an ipod) is something that turns off ppl.
as for batteries, honestly, paying $60 for a replacement battery is not something that i want to do.

i can get some AAA batteries on sale...maybe 2 packs with 4 batteries in each pack, and get it to last me 6 months - 1 yr.

in the end, it all depends on the person. i'm happy with my mpio mp3 player with 128MB BUT allows me to expand the memory.

[awong]

going to get a 1gig iriver mp3 player, similar to my sister's 512 meg, but 1gig is more than enough for me, especially for walking, etc

[cattygurl]

Well, my batteries on my original ipod lasted 3 years, and I paid out like 30 bucks for my replacement battery since I installed in m'self. Not bad. I'm pretty happy with it.

Hey, I'm a biased apple whore but damn I love having my 20g. I'm saving for an 80g when it comes out... There's nothing like having your whole music library with you.

[Apollyon]

I'm so peeved, up here in Canada, I can't find anybody who carries any of the iRiver players in capacities larger than 20 GB. I love being able to use my iRiver for data storage as well. I can cram ripped DVD movies on there and through USB 2.0 watch them on my laptop.

[2muchtv]

That nano IS nice, but I'm kinda feeling the Sony NW-A3000.

I've got a Creative Sleek and really dig the sound but it's got a built-in battery so I'll start looking for the battery replacement threads, ala Ipod, asap.

[awong]

I'm so peeved, up here in Canada, I can't find anybody who carries any of the iRiver players in capacities larger than 20 GB. I love being able to use my iRiver for data storage as well. I can cram ripped DVD movies on there and through USB 2.0 watch them on my laptop.
you should just buy those usb memory sticks. my friend has a 4gig ones.

I looked at newegg I didn't see any iriver with over 20gig.

[Apollyon]

Well, I'm holding for a new iRiver model that will come with hopefully 80 or 100 gigs because I want to cram lots of dvd movies and and/or do some hard drive backup with it. Sometimes I have the need to carry around large amounts of data with me and I don't necessarily want to lug one of my laptop/notebooks with me. With the iRiver I have, I can use it for data storage no problem, but some of the other mp3 models, including iPods, don't have that functionality.

You should consider getting a higher capacity mp3 player though, maybe you will find that you like having more songs than you thought you did.

Look at this one..

It has 2GB of flash memory, direct USB 2.0, and an FM tuner. If I were to buy a flash mp3 player, I'd get this one for sure. Or at least one with some removeable storage for expansion purposes.

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0665000FS10058058&catid=

http://www.futureshop.ca/multimedia/products/regular/10058058.gif

PNY's 2.0GB MP3 Player comes with direct USB connections for easy downloading and file transfers. Operating on a single AAA battery (included), users can enjoy up to 12 hours of digital music with high-quality SRS-WOW enhanced sound. It also sports a sleek design that features a sliding faceplate to expose/protect the user control panel and an EL backlit LCD graphics display. More Info
WebID: 10058058
Mfr. Part Number: P-DAFD02GU11-RF/INT
AM/FM Tuner Yes
Battery Life Info Not Available
Battery Type 1 x "AAA"
Computer Interface USB
Connection Transfer Rate USB 2.0
Cradle No
Digital Audio Format Upgradeable With Future Firmware
External Memory Not Applicable
External Memory Format Not Applicable
ID3 Tag Display Yes
Impact-Resistant Case No
Included Headphone Type Earbuds
Included In Box See The Features Section
Internal Memory 2.0GB
Internal Memory Format Flash
Media Compatibility See The Features Section
Operating System Compatibility Windows 98/ME/2000/XP
Product Dimensions 3.2(W) x 4.4(H) x 2.0(D) cm
Product Warranty 1 Year Parts & Labour
Product Weight 45 g
Remote Control No
SDMI-Compliant No
Signal to Noise Ratio (S/N Ratio) > 90 dB
Software Supplied No
Station Presets Up To 16
System Requirements See The Features Section
Total Memory 2.0GB
Track Search Yes
Voice Recorder Yes
Water-Resistant Case No

More Information


FEATURES:

* The PNY 2.0GB MP3 Player is a multifunctional digital audio player, USB flash drive, voice recorder and FM radio.
* 5 Mode Equalizer
* SRS Sound Enhancement
* Upgradeable Firmware
* Included In Box: Installation CD, Earbuds, AAA Battery, Lanyard, USB Cable
* System Requirements: Intel Pentium 133MHz Or Higher, Windows 98/ME/2000/XP
* Media Compatibility: MPEG 1/2/2.5 Layer 3, WMA, ASF

[awong]

those are the kinds I am looking at, the small sized mp3 players that fit into a pocket with no problem

though I think I amgoing to wait until xmas b/c things will get cheaper

[evil_FUX]

Well, my batteries on my original ipod lasted 3 years, and I paid out like 30 bucks for my replacement battery since I installed in m'self. Not bad. I'm pretty happy with it.

Hey, I'm a biased apple whore but damn I love having my 20g. I'm saving for an 80g when it comes out... There's nothing like having your whole music library with you.

You should've looked at these guys too

True Power (http://www.truepowerbatteries.com/support/index.php)

As for me, I'd wait until they turned it into some kind of video iPod. If that never happens I'll check out the other stuff out there.

[little mixed girl]

I'm so peeved, up here in Canada, I can't find anybody who carries any of the iRiver players in capacities larger than 20 GB. I love being able to use my iRiver for data storage as well. I can cram ripped DVD movies on there and through USB 2.0 watch them on my laptop.
if you know someone that can read/speak korean, i'd just say to order it from korea and see if they can ship it to you.
or try and order it from best buy (if they have it)??

[Apollyon]

Thank you for your suggestion little mixed girl. Most of the major electronics retailers I know, do not ship to Canada from the United States, and unfortunately I do not know anybody who speaks Korean, plus I am concerned about warranty issues.

I think though, that I will bite the bullet and begin shopping with eBay as it seems to be the best option at the moment.

[2muchtv]

Thank you for your suggestion little mixed girl. Most of the major electronics retailers I know, do not ship to Canada from the United States, and unfortunately I do not know anybody who speaks Korean, plus I am concerned about warranty issues.

I think though, that I will bite the bullet and begin shopping with eBay as it seems to be the best option at the moment.

Ebay may be your best bet. Seems like Iriver phased out the 40gig mp3 players they made in favor of their new PMP line.

[cattygurl]

Well, I have not seen an mp3 player that has can beat the ipod in terms of design esthetics, size, capacity, feature and accessories.

I LOVE my ipod. I don't know if I'm interested in a video ipod, though. What would be the benefit of a video ipod, just 'cause I prefer to watch my movies on the big screen.

[awong]

http://www.applematters.com/index.php/section/comments/itunes_phone_falls_flat_nano_goes_huge

[little mixed girl]

I have to admit, I do notice that the girls are checkin me out when I walk around strapped. Who knows? ipod might get me sum! 8)
"strapped"???
damn i need to get my mind outta the gutter...
----
i LOVE this sony, i need to buy it at some point, but is black the only color in the states???
(let's see if this link works)
http://www.sonystyle.com/is-bin/INTERSHOP.enfinity/eCS/Store/en/-/USD/SY_DisplayProductInformation-Start;sid=bdzubVQ3Si3udRcfyWHkZhs4vm3GXeaAO64=?Cat egoryName=pa_flashMemory&ProductSKU=NWE507&Dept=audio&INT=sstyle-audio-deptfeature-NWE507|sstyle:sy_dept_content_b:audio

this one is nice too:
http://www.mpioamerica.com/mpio/productInfo.html?productId=200

and from iriver...
http://www.iriveramerica.com/prod/ultra/n10/n10-105.aspx#

http://product.iriver.co.kr/detail.asp?cateIdx=2&prdCode=ifp1000

[2muchtv]

I have to admit, I do notice that the girls are checkin me out when I walk around strapped. Who knows? ipod might get me sum! 8)
"strapped"???
damn i need to get my mind outta the gutter...
----
i LOVE this sony, i need to buy it at some point, but is black the only color in the states???
(let's see if this link works)
http://www.sonystyle.com/is-bin/INTERSHOP.enfinity/eCS/Store/en/-/USD/SY_DisplayProductInformation-Start;sid=bdzubVQ3Si3udRcfyWHkZhs4vm3GXeaAO64=?Cat egoryName=pa_flashMemory&ProductSKU=NWE507&Dept=audio&INT=sstyle-audio-deptfeature-NWE507|sstyle:sy_dept_content_b:audio

this one is nice too:
http://www.mpioamerica.com/mpio/productInfo.html?productId=200

and from iriver...
http://www.iriveramerica.com/prod/ultra/n10/n10-105.aspx#

http://product.iriver.co.kr/detail.asp?cateIdx=2&prdCode=ifp1000

Only 256meg? Sorry LMG but you strike me as the kind of girl who needs something 'bigger'. :lol:

[ric]

http://www.engadget.com/entry/1234000963058957/

iPod nano forcing Taiwanese MP3 makers to cut prices

Posted Sep 15, 2005, 2:15 PM ET by Peter Rojas
Related entries: Portable Audio

ipod nano

The one solid edge no-name Taiwanese MP3 player manufacturers always had over Apple was in their price: they could almost always undercut the iPod. But now it looks like Apple is finally starting to hit them where it hurts. Digitimes reports that ìvendors of no-brand flash-based MP3 playersî are have already slashed prices on their players by up to 20% for 512MB models and up to 35% for 1GB models in response to Appleís introduction of the iPod nano last week. And this is before Apple has even announced pricing for Asian markets; apparently plenty of manufacturers there have noticed how aggressively Apple has priced the nano in the US and are trying to clear out inventory before it hits Taiwan and exerts some serious downward pressure on flash-based MP3 player prices.

[Catatonic]

Well, I have not seen an mp3 player that has can beat the ipod in terms of design esthetics, size, capacity, feature and accessories.

I LOVE my ipod. I don't know if I'm interested in a video ipod, though. What would be the benefit of a video ipod, just 'cause I prefer to watch my movies on the big screen.

A lot of tech geeks are raving about the Cowon iAudio XL/XL5 (a Corean company).

http://www6.head-fi.org/forums/showthread.php?t=130113

[cattygurl]

^^ Checked it out and looks sweet....

Ah it sucks to be broke dammit.

[Catatonic]

^^ Checked it out and looks sweet....

Ah it sucks to be broke dammit.

Yeah, too many toys to be had. Things were much easier (and cheaper) when we were entertained by a stick or an empty box.

[little mixed girl]

Only 256meg? Sorry LMG but you strike me as the kind of girl who needs something 'bigger'. :lol:
hey, they come in all sizes!!
the sony is 1 gb!
my current one is 128mb 8)

[Kuroyama]

Luv my 4G 20GB, but I just might have to go Nano...

Yeah its about the iTunes, the interface of the player, and Im just happy with mine, and the iPod mini I got the wife. It works well, and thats what electronic shyte is SUPPOSED to do. Thats what motivates you to buy MORE shyte.

Of course, widoze and the xbox kinda stump that theory dont they?

[ric]

http://www.engadget.com/entry/1234000693059777/

[OctaVentiConPanna]

and the attitude of some ipod users (look at me, i'm the fucking shit cuz i have an ipod) is something that turns off ppl.


That is correct! I AM THE FUCKIN SHIT!!!

Last week I got me a black Nano. they were supposed to have the Nanos at the cash register, but when I got there, the guy told me they ran out of the 4 gigs. All they had were the 2 gigs, but I did not want that. I paid for a cable for my AUX output of my car radio and was gonna go across the street to Best Buy for the Nano. But i pick up this Nano box just sittin there on the counter. It was a sealed box with a black 4 gig Nano in it. "Is this for sale?" I asked the Apple guy. "Uh... where'd you get that?.... I guess it is." and he had a good laugh & I bought that black one.... the last one supposedly.

So when I got home and installed the software, the thing did not work. Damn!! Whats going on? I found out that my version of MAC OS as well as iTunes needed the upgrades for the Nano to work. So I downloaded the upgrades and it works now. So now I have OSX 10.3.9 and iTunes 5.0.1


I've always liked the Ipods but I did not like their size, even the mini. but the Nano is small enough which is what I like about it. & it holds lots of songs and podcasts I like.

Black Nanos scratch real easy. In fact, you can't help but scratch em all up. I wonder if the white ones scratch easy.

I didn't end up using the AUX cable cuz for some reason, its not compatible with my Sony headunit in my car. I returned the cable today. I got an FM type adapter to play through my FM radio. It's clear, but it does not sound as good as my MP3 CDs. It is "FM sound quality".

So far, it works pretty good. We'll see how long the battery lasts. And if you turn it around, its mirror like in the back so you can look at yourself and say, "I'M THE FUCKIN SHIT!!".

[ric]

http://www.engadget.com/entry/1234000687062329/

[cattygurl]

I've always bought cases for all my ipods and slap the babies in their protective gear before sending them out into the mean, cruel world.

I like my big ipod. I have the original 20gb, and you couldn't get me to part with it.

[awong]

I bought an iRiver 1gig on ebay for 124 dollars. Since its the same as my sister's I probably hopefully won't have problems with it

[Charlie]

Rumor has it there's going to be a new 5th generation full sized iPod introduced this week. Probably with an 80gb drive and slimmer size compared to the current 60gb model. Possibly with video.

[ric]

http://www.engadget.com/entry/1234000207062697/


http://www.engadget.com/entry/1234000373063047/

http://www.engadget.com/entry/1234000970063050/

http://www.engadget.com/entry/1234000787063052/

[ric]

So is anyone gonna buy the new Ipod video?


Here is link (http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore.woa/wo/StoreReentry.wo?family=iPod)

[cattygurl]

I'll buy a new ipod when it hits the 80g capacity man.

Personally, I have no interest in the video aspect- the screen's way to f'in small.

OTOH, I do like how slim the thing is.

[ric]

So now you can load WinXP onto Mac with Bootcamp

http://www.apple.com/macosx/bootcamp/

So u think there will be increase in Apple Mac sales
?

[BIG_Canon]

I'll buy a new ipod when it hits the 80g capacity man.

Personally, I have no interest in the video aspect- the screen's way to f'in small.

OTOH, I do like how slim the thing is.

My thoughts exactly. I visited an Apple Store and it's useless. If you don't use the video portion what's the point?? It's just Apple's mass marketing and forcing people to buy more junk. Each time they come out with a model they stop production of older versions so if somehting goes wrong you have to buy new crap - just when the warranty expires. Then they push out new iPod stands, carrying cases, cables etc. for new models to make even more money. Shit, I think an average iPod like most electronic cycles, last approx. 3 yrs. then consider buying the new mousetrap at that time. That's what I'm doing. My 20GB Color is good enough and not even half full. :wink:

[ric]

I'll buy a new ipod when it hits the 80g capacity man.

Personally, I have no interest in the video aspect- the screen's way to f'in small.

OTOH, I do like how slim the thing is.

My thoughts exactly. I visited an Apple Store and it's useless. If you don't use the video portion what's the point?? It's just Apple's mass marketing and forcing people to buy more junk. Each time they come out with a model they stop production of older versions so if somehting goes wrong you have to buy new crap - just when the warranty expires. Then they push out new iPod stands, carrying cases, cables etc. for new models to make even more money. Shit, I think an average iPod like most electronic cycles, last approx. 3 yrs. then consider buying the new mousetrap at that time. That's what I'm doing. My 20GB Color is good enough and not even half full. :wink:

same deal with their computers

Intel based, duo cores have shoved aside all the old iMac ,G4s, and even G5 computers

hmm

Look at this:
http://www.engadget.com/2006/04/17/onmac-triple-boots-mac-from-boot-camp/

[minbo]

They will gain at least one sale from me. Now that the Mac Mini can dual-boot or virtually run Win XP relatively natively, I can get one with a native DC power source, fit a 200gb hdd in it next quarter when they are released and run my WIN only VAG-COM software.

I know I posted about it before, but now it's going to happen when I get back from my trip.

Display - Xenarc 7" touchscreen
Power Supply - Carnetix 1900
CPU - Mac Mini

[Synthetic]

http://images.apple.com/macosx/bootcamp/images/partition20060405.gif

Hmm...i'm more interested in the bootcamp Leopard thing apple is doing with their new OS that allows XP to legally be run on it.

[ric]

http://images.apple.com/macosx/bootcamp/images/partition20060405.gif

Hmm...i'm more interested in the bootcamp Leopard thing apple is doing with their new OS that allows XP to legally be run on it.

me too

this bootcamp things is just a beta version, notice the disclamier don't do this with real important data

[howstrange]

my wonderful woman got me the 30 gig Ipod. I swear, I never thought I would own anything MAC in my lifetime. All I can say so far is that it rules! I'm currently down loading beavis and butthead episodes on i-tunes.. heh.. heh.. heheh... :D

[cattygurl]

I am the resident mac hardcore fan on the 44s, it seems. I started using Apple IIe and then the mac SE back in the day- I've had pc's and commodores back in the day, but I never abandoned my mac, even when things were pretty shitty.

Now that mac can run PC, I won't have to keep a pc around to play games anymore... not that I've had time to play games since (I'm daing myself) the original Doom, which I use to play over dial-up. Sigh.

I'm waiting for the 80g- that will be the one hooked up to my stereo and be my stationary ipod as well as my musical catalog backup. I'll still keep the current 20g for workouts as well as have it be my mobile ipod.

[evil_FUX]

Off topic: Damn catty, you played doom? sweet, play any other FPS's these days?

[cattygurl]

No. I have no time for games anymore. I'm so tired, i'll take sleep over gaming anyday...

and my geek credentials with that revelation has been ruined.

RUINED!

WAAAAH!