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I herd in the reveiw that there making the

ipods in “Four flavors”,

how come there only selling two on there web

site?

am i wrong?

Posted by Apple_iPod on October 14, 2005 at 7:15 PM (PDT)

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Simple:
30 gb in white
30 gb in black
60 gb in white
60 gb in black

Posted by Debbie on October 14, 2005 at 7:35 PM (PDT)

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Just to let everyone know… the first iPod that will be 100% video compatable won’t be an iPod at all. The iPod is a MUSIC player, and this model (5G) will probably be as good as it gets when it comes to both music and some video. The first portable video machine (when Apple makes it) won’t be called an iPod, Apple will find a name for it and it will be an i-Something. To accomadate a bigger screen, this machine will be larger than the iPod (between the size of the iPod and a PSP), and Apple will make it way more expensive than an iPod. It will be video-first, music second, like a portable DVD player (you can put CD’s in a portable DVD player to make it play music).

Now for you stupid people that bought 4G’s or Nano’s 2 weeks ago and are now complaining. You should have seen that when the Nano came out a month ago, that Apple would incorperate the same technology into their full-sized iPod. Apple did it before with the 4G’s when they took the click wheel from the Mini.

Apple had been developing this iPod with the Nano for some time now (other than color screen, the 4G’s and Mini’s didn’t change much in a year in a half, did they?). THIS IS THE NEW BONA FIDE IPOD. It wasn’t rushed into production, or Apple could have waited and released it at Thanksgiving, not now. People have also been complaining about its size. It’s hard to pack 60 GBs in a frame smaller than those that used to hold 20. If you see the Nano and realize that it holds 4 GBs max, and then see the iPod which can hold 15 times as much memory, you’ll see the new iPod is a marvel in itself.

I ordered a 60 GB black one yesterday and can’t wait. I wasn’t sure at first, but I researched on this and discovered that this will be the best technology offered for at least through the next year. No one has invented batteries that will improve the 2-3 hour video life, and the technology that will enable them to make the iPod considerably smaller. Apple has truly used the best technology to date in this great new iPod.

If you are debating on buying this iPod: BUY IT NOW BEFORE EVERYONE HAS ONE!

Posted by AK Nigga on October 14, 2005 at 8:13 PM (PDT)

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The psp is great and all but its ment(sic) for playing games.

Someone should tell Sony that. They just released a Japanese firmware update that allows PSP users to utilize feeds from Sony’s Location Free TV system, using the PSP’s wireless capabilities beamed from a central router in one’s home. Is it any good? Beats me. But it’s Sony trying to prove that the PSP is more than a glorified Gameboy, which is better than nothing considering how SLOW Sony has been in getting new game titles to market.

Plus, DOESN’T Sony own a bunch of movie and entertainment properties that can and will get the UMD treatment? Not very gaming like, it seems to me.

The PSP is more than a simple handheld gaming device, just as the video iPod is more than a portable music player. Just because you have much love for Apple doesn’t mean that others like Sony aren’t in the game as well. Plus, movies on the PSP REALLY DO look darn good; it’s too bad for them that they don’t have a content distribution system like iTMS.

Posted by flatline response on October 14, 2005 at 11:14 PM (PDT)

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damn,
i wanted an ipod with a round screen,not circular but spherical,like a bollock.And i must admit,ipod batteries…i could get more of a charged by shoving an electrode into a cats butt-pucker.But…
I cant believe how some of you dont appreciate apple in letting us have these great new products.you should be great-full.
What else are we gonna consume?

Posted by uranidiot on October 15, 2005 at 5:33 AM (PDT)

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So who will make a dock connector that will allow all the current accessories work. It can’t be that hard. So the Itrip sits on the bottom of the unit not the top.
Or do Belkin etc just want us all to buy new accessories.

Surely there is a market for this type of adaptor

Posted by Sparx on October 15, 2005 at 7:28 AM (PDT)

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The reason why people are so miffed is because they want to get the new iPod, but cant because they bought one already, simple as that.

Honestly, I’m still perfectly happy with my iPod mini, and even if I’d love to have an iPod video, it doesn’t matter.

Sure they’re churning out products *too fast*, but then when has that been a bad thing? Innovation should always be smiled upon, and should be taken as it is - not with vested interest. Innovation is innovation, and I’m glad Apple is listening to their consumers and has given us what we wanted.

Let’s not be a bunch of sour grapes.

Posted by Anna on October 15, 2005 at 7:55 AM (PDT)

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I think people who cry about upgrades are whiners.  I’ve learned this is how the game is played,  and I learned the hard way.  I bought a Mac Mini when it first came out.  I paid extra for memory, Bluetooth, Airport WiFi (or whatever it’s called),  and even got Tiger a month later when it came out.  ALL of this is now standard on Mac Minis.  And as for the iPod,  I got a 40GB plain ol’ grey screen white iPod for $399.  Then came the color iPods and now comes the video 60GB for $399….Yes,  I bitched at it to my friend who’s a big Mac/Apple fan.  But I’m still happy about my products.

All I know is that when the G5 laptops come out,  I’m going to wait at lest 1 year before even considering getting one.

Posted by A Nun Mouse on October 15, 2005 at 7:57 AM (PDT)

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iPod video? sweeeet…

short battery life? not sweet…

this defianetly sucks, but for 9 bucks more i suppose we could get the “cellboost” disposable battery.

oh and i agree with that cody guy…apple does release it’s stuff too soon, not that i’m complaining, but tons of people are gonna buy this product, and in several months, we’re all gonna regret it when apple comes out with something new (hopefully better games, lol)...

somebody respond if u think those cellboost things would do the trick

Posted by zam on October 15, 2005 at 8:51 AM (PDT)

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In reality, the video function is almost useless considering that the battery can only handle 2 hours max (probably less). Doesn’t do much for me for a long train ride or flight. Most movies are more than 2 hours. If someone really wants a DAP that does video then the iaudio X5L is probably a better option. Even though the screen does not have as good of resolution, the battery life is insane. 35 hours of music or 10 hours of video. Apple should have sacrificed a little size for a stronger battery with that big screen like that and video capability.

Posted by Chavez on October 15, 2005 at 10:50 AM (PDT)

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I think society has really just gone crazy with all this nonsense.  Just to keep repeating everyone:

+ Got an old ipod? It’s still as good when you bought it, there’s just new stuff on the market!

+ You don’t HAVE to watch videos on the new one.  Its great for more memory.

+ If apple put it on the side itd be UGLY, not very IPODish, and youd have to use two hands.

+ If you dont like it, dont buy it.

I personally love it and am buying it in november, so hopefully ill get to hear a few reviews before i get it. <3

Posted by ashley on October 15, 2005 at 11:13 AM (PDT)

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i find this hardly innovative. why do people say this is too fast? if you ask me, its because video playback isnt anything new. remember how many of the people on iLounge wanted FM radio, voice recording, replacable battery, equalizer, wifi, etc.? and now you’re saying that this is a piece of innovation that should be appreciated because it epitomizes apple’s forward progress? every few months, apple releases new ipods with very little improvements, and it makes apple seem like theyre trying to exploit the trendiness of ipods in order to make profits from old technology. its for that reason that i am getting annoyed, not because my 4G 40gb ipod seems obsolete—it isnt, i will use it until it breaks, then i will buy a new ipod. other players have had video playback, radios, voice recorders…and it seems as tho apple will slowly implement these features to make as much money as they can. so people feel like they arent getting the respect and consideration from apple as their hard earned money would allow them to expect. why are people arguing from Apples perspective? do you work for apple? do you want them to make money off of you?

Posted by Danta on October 15, 2005 at 1:42 PM (PDT)

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Software Training Videos for the iPod and PSP

http://www.cmivfx.com

Posted by chris Maynard on October 15, 2005 at 4:47 PM (PDT)

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OK, I’m keen on buying the 5G right now but I need to ask - if I compress my DVDs, save them on my iPod, plug my iPod into a tv where ever - will the quality look watchable? Nothing too technical-fancy, just will it look pretty much like I’m watching tv? Thanks, Jim

Posted by Jimmy James on October 15, 2005 at 6:05 PM (PDT)

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Im just really happy they didnt put the remote port on the bottom for this one… I just dont really like that.

Posted by MaTt on October 15, 2005 at 8:24 PM (PDT)

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jim, if you compress it to the maximum resilution…there will be a little pixelation, but not much…does any one know when ill be able to got on off the shelves of a best buy

Posted by adam on October 15, 2005 at 11:11 PM (PDT)

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is this confirmed 5th generation by apple, not just another 4g update?

Posted by nick on October 16, 2005 at 12:04 AM (PDT)

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Jozer you’ve got to be joking… Obviously it’s uglier than earlier iPods? WTF. My iPod is for music first AND I want one of these because of the slimmer design and would like the 60GB capacity increase from my monochrome 4th gen-, 20GB model. Throw in a couple of loved ones pictures and TV show episodes, gravy! Brilliant!

Posted by Gerardo Lorenzana on October 16, 2005 at 12:44 AM (PDT)

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When are the prices of the Ipod photo gonna come down? I wonder by how much.

What I think is going to happen is that somebody is going to work out how to put the new software for the 5G ipod on the Ipod photo so you can do the exact same things that you can do on the Ipod video as you can on the Ipod photo, I presume they have relitively the same hardware.

What do other people think?

Posted by Darcy Davis on October 16, 2005 at 1:36 AM (PDT)

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Did someone bring enough cheese for all this wine?

Posted by Jay on October 16, 2005 at 5:30 AM (PDT)