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Title: New iPods Are Out
Post by: NAKID on September 09, 2008, 06:33:38 PM
Wow, already? Cool stuff though...


http://www.apple.com/
Title: Re: New iPods Are Out
Post by: factorPlayer on September 09, 2008, 06:50:18 PM
The Jobs one again offers holy sacrament to the masses

Go forth and purchase
Title: Re: New iPods Are Out
Post by: Rameses on September 09, 2008, 08:28:34 PM
I'll stick with my 32gig touch.
Title: Re: New iPods Are Out
Post by: Dragsterhund on September 09, 2008, 08:30:09 PM
I'll stick with my 80gb classic. I'll upgrade when i run out of room on this one.

Apple needs to make a head unit for a car... one that automatically syncs with itunes via wireless when parked in the driveway or in the garage. No ipod, the deck works as the ipod.
Title: Re: New iPods Are Out
Post by: x136 on September 09, 2008, 09:42:47 PM
Wow, they basically went back to the previous design, just with an even bigger screen.

I wish they'd go back to a monochrome screen displaying the necessary information. If I wanted to look at the album art, I'd, you know, pull out the actual album...

The user interface of the older iPods is still the best I've seen. Plus, a monochrome screen would help extend the battery life a bit more.
Title: Re: New iPods Are Out
Post by: KopfjÀger on September 09, 2008, 09:45:42 PM
Quote from: x136 on September 09, 2008, 09:42:47 PM
Wow, they basically went back to the previous design, just with an even bigger screen.

I wish they'd go back to a monochrome screen displaying the necessary information. If I wanted to look at the album art, I'd, you know, pull out the actual album...

The user interface of the older iPods is still the best I've seen. Plus, a monochrome screen would help extend the battery life a bit more.

Maybe you could send them your idea. I heard the company was in trouble.
Title: Re: New iPods Are Out
Post by: x136 on September 09, 2008, 09:53:13 PM
Quote from: kopfjager on September 09, 2008, 09:45:42 PM
Maybe you could send them your idea. I heard the company was in trouble.
Oh yeah, they're beleaguered, for sure.  [laugh]

I long ago gave up on Apple (or any company, really) making things that I like. Best I can hope for is "close enough". :P
Title: Re: New iPods Are Out
Post by: Rameses on September 09, 2008, 10:07:40 PM
Quote from: Dragsterhund on September 09, 2008, 08:30:09 PM
Apple needs to make a head unit for a car... one that automatically syncs with itunes via wireless when parked in the driveway or in the garage. No ipod, the deck works as the ipod.



That's a damned good idea.

Look at the big brain on Charlie!!

:)
Title: Re: New iPods Are Out
Post by: swerdna on September 10, 2008, 12:37:21 AM
You know... I'm thinking about getting an iPod Touch. The low-end one went to $229.

I'm imagining that it would make a decent internet tablet / PDA / music holder.

Anyone have one? Does it fit the bill?

My only misgiving is that I will probably be better off buying a nice cell phone with a data plan. Ugh.

And let's just say that I have nothing better to worry about.
Title: Re: New iPods Are Out
Post by: ducati_tim on September 10, 2008, 07:12:10 AM
Quote from: swerdna on September 10, 2008, 12:37:21 AM
You know... I'm thinking about getting an iPod Touch. The low-end one went to $229.

I'm imagining that it would make a decent internet tablet / PDA / music holder.

Anyone have one? Does it fit the bill?

My only misgiving is that I will probably be better off buying a nice cell phone with a data plan. Ugh.

And let's just say that I have nothing better to worry about.
I loved my iPod Touch so much that I got an iPhone. I really like the Safari browser on it, the calendar syncs easily, email works, music works and the screen is big enough for enjoying video.
Title: Re: New iPods Are Out
Post by: Dragsterhund on September 10, 2008, 08:30:44 PM
Quote from: Rameses on September 09, 2008, 10:07:40 PM


That's a damned good idea.

Look at the big brain on Charlie!!

:)

iCar FTW!
Title: Re: New iPods Are Out
Post by: trenner on September 11, 2008, 03:50:05 PM
Quote from: Dragsterhund on September 09, 2008, 08:30:09 PM
Apple needs to make a head unit for a car... one that automatically syncs with itunes via wireless when parked in the driveway or in the garage. No ipod, the deck works as the ipod.

You can get really close to that, now, with an Apple TV, especially if you've already got wireless in your home.  You'll still need an iPhone or iPod touch for remote control, though.

http://www.quickanddirty.tv/ (http://www.quickanddirty.tv/)

It's on my list of future projects!  Got the iPhone, got the inverter, got the AirPort Express lying around, got the audio in port on the car stereo.  I've even got a spare Apple TV that I picked up on eBay for $115.

Title: Re: New iPods Are Out
Post by: jdubbs32584 on September 11, 2008, 03:55:42 PM
Quote from: ducati_tim on September 10, 2008, 07:12:10 AM
I loved my iPod Touch so much that I got an iPhone. I really like the Safari browser on it, the calendar syncs easily, email works, music works and the screen is big enough for enjoying video.

+1 except I haven't gotten the iPhone yet. I love my Touch. I wish it had a speaker tho (it'll beep at you but thats about it).
Title: Re: New iPods Are Out
Post by: trenner on September 11, 2008, 03:58:29 PM
Quote from: swerdna on September 10, 2008, 12:37:21 AM
You know... I'm thinking about getting an iPod Touch.

If you're a student, teacher, or education administrator, and are buying a new Mac, you can get a new (older model, but N.I.B.) iPod touch 8 GB, for free, through the 15th of this month.

http://store.apple.com/us-hed/browse/campaigns/back_to_school?mco=MTcyODU2OQ (http://store.apple.com/us-hed/browse/campaigns/back_to_school?mco=MTcyODU2OQ)


Title: Re: New iPods Are Out
Post by: Rameses on September 12, 2008, 08:34:56 AM
Quote from: trenner on September 11, 2008, 03:58:29 PM
If you're a student, teacher, or education administrator, and are buying a new Mac, you can get a new (older model, but N.I.B.) iPod touch 8 GB, for free, through the 15th of this month.

http://store.apple.com/us-hed/browse/campaigns/back_to_school?mco=MTcyODU2OQ (http://store.apple.com/us-hed/browse/campaigns/back_to_school?mco=MTcyODU2OQ)


That's what I did.

They let you use the cost of the "free" 8gb toward a 16 or 32 if you want to.