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Apple updates 20GB iPod packaging, photos inside [updated]
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iLounge reader Adrian from Germany writes to tell readers that “the packaging of the regular iPod 20GB has been changed recently. Instead of the packaging featuring images from the silhouette ads, the iPod 20GB is now packaged similarly as the updated iPod photo models (i.e. black box with silver writing). The only difference is that it lacks the ‘photo’ box and the size obviously reads ‘20GB’ instead of ‘30GB’ or ‘60GB’. The display images are also not in colour. Glad the box looks nicer again, but it’s confusing for customers.”
For pictures of the new 20GB iPod box, click on Comments above or photos below. For iLounge’s box opening gallery for the 30GB iPod photo, use this link. Thanks to Adrian for the 20GB photos!
Update: iLounge editor Jerrod Hofferth has confirmed that black-boxed 20GB iPods still contain their predecessors’ FireWire and USB cables, as well as their AC adapters. Thanks, Jerrod.
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1
look like the “regular” ipod could be gone soon and the photo may the base ipod probably by the end of summer
Posted by BIGP in Texas on April 16, 2005 at 1:58 PM (PDT)
2
Does this mean no firewire cables on the 20 gig as well?
Posted by Popjunkie in Singapore on April 16, 2005 at 6:26 PM (PDT)
3
Two things. One, I like the silhouettes better in a way. It just looks cooler to me. Also, I can’t find anywhere on apple that there is new boxing for the 20 gig.
Posted by maxman on April 17, 2005 at 1:18 PM (PDT)
4
Perhaps this box change also includes the redesigned headphones with the cable slide thing and smaller plug.
Posted by Daveoc64 in UK on April 17, 2005 at 2:53 PM (PDT)
5
Does this mean there’s finally a new 4G software update coming? because it’s about time!!!
I’m getting really pissed.
Posted by Bry Wakeland in Portugal on April 17, 2005 at 5:50 PM (PDT)
6
I understand that the chemical bonding agents employed in the cellopane wrapping remains consistent with previous packaging. Phew!
Posted by tolstoy on April 18, 2005 at 4:06 AM (PDT)
7
tolstoy…
; }
Posted by mvague on April 18, 2005 at 5:25 AM (PDT)
8
Does this mean there’s finally a new 4G software update coming? because it’s about time!!!
I’m getting really pissed.
Posted by Bry Wakeland in Portugal on April 18, 2005 at 6:02 AM (PDT)
9
iPod PACKAGING changes and people are interested?
Can you let me know if the receipts you get from the Apple Store change - I’d really like one of the new ones.
And maybe I can dream up loads of extra crap they can put on the new receipts as well - like the extra features people seem to wish for whenever a new product is mentioned….
Tragic.
Posted by PugRallye on April 18, 2005 at 6:27 AM (PDT)
10
PugRallye - thank you…the fact that this is considered “news” is completely absurd. Who give’s a rats behind if packaging changes?? Honestly, people, get a grip. Life as you know it is NOT going to change one iota…
Posted by redsoxnation in USA on April 18, 2005 at 7:46 AM (PDT)
11
redsoxnation, I personally find it interesting what Apple does from a marketing standpoint as well as a consumer standpoint. I’m sure you wouldn’t appreciate it if someone said watching the Red Sox is not worth your time, that you should “get a grip.” The Red Sox is entertainment to you just like this story is entertainment to others.
Posted by gleep on April 18, 2005 at 10:17 AM (PDT)
12
gleep, well if you consider a story about changes to Apple’s packaging to be “entertainment”, then I suggest you get out a little more often!
Posted by redsoxnation in USA on April 18, 2005 at 10:20 AM (PDT)
13
Eye of the beholder, dude.
Posted by gleep on April 18, 2005 at 10:29 AM (PDT)
14
It’s obvious 2005 is the “year of Black” at Apple. I wonder if any upcoming hardware is going to be black (aside from the U2 iPod)?
Posted by gleep on April 18, 2005 at 10:40 AM (PDT)
15
<sarcasm>For some reason, my 20 gig iPod box is still in the hall closet. Does this mean I have a collectible or something?</sarcasm>
The new box is kinda ugly, but it’s probably cheaper to make…
Posted by FloydC on April 18, 2005 at 12:53 PM (PDT)
16
Leave it in the closet NVCaver, it’s a piece of cardboard.
Posted by tolstoy on April 18, 2005 at 2:27 PM (PDT)
17
i just wanna ask. i had a 20gb ipod but i can’t put my videos (not downloaded from itunes). what am i going to do with that? email me please.
Posted by aizel on December 27, 2005 at 11:20 AM (PDT)
18
hi…do you have 20g mac+cp ipod box
Posted by rodolfo bacod on March 4, 2006 at 8:18 AM (PDT)