iLounge

1

Are these already in stores?

Posted by Steve on October 27, 2004 at 11:32 AM (PST)

2

i am way more excited to buy one of these than the u2 ipod

Posted by chris on October 27, 2004 at 11:34 AM (PST)

3

Nice to see the simple packaging.

Posted by dino in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada on October 27, 2004 at 11:35 AM (PST)

4

So when will these be available?  Steve Jobs said they are shipping “today” but on the apple online store they say 1 -2 weeks to ship. . .

Posted by Alex on October 27, 2004 at 11:46 AM (PST)

5

Wow! another new IPOD.  Should we call this one 4.5G?  I’m taking my 30Gig 3G to Iraq for a year.  The one good thing about the trip.  I won’t be tempted to buy another one for the next 12 months.  By then, Apple will have the 6 or 7G model out with built in video & AAC playback, wi-fi, bluetooth, AM-FM radio, 100Gig HD and cost $100.  Well we can only hope!

Posted by Lon Widdicombe on October 27, 2004 at 11:46 AM (PST)

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haha apple probly already has a ipod with video but ther just want everyone to by the ipod photo and then in 2 months they will release the ipod “video” and screw everyone over

Posted by me on October 27, 2004 at 11:52 AM (PST)

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ahhh how is s c r e w a bad word? what if i typed screwdriver

Posted by me on October 27, 2004 at 11:53 AM (PST)

8

Just a word of caution… the iPod photo only displays specially compressed digital photos.

I placed an order for an iPod Photo online last night, but then cancelled the order this morning.  I found out that photos loaded into it from the Belkin media reader are NOT viewable.  First you have to sync with the PC so that iTunes can process and compress the images.  Only THEN can you actually view the photos on the screen.

Since I wanted the iPod Photo specifically for offloading memory cards and viewing the photos while I’m still on vacation, that won’t cut it.  Besides, Buy.com is selling 512 MB Compact Flash cards for $20, so I really don’t need an iPod for storing photos anymore.

Posted by Bill on October 27, 2004 at 12:05 PM (PST)

9

enough of this photo crap.  i dont get an ipod to look at tiny pictures.

get one that can pick up XM or Sirius Satellite Radio - ill be the first in line to get it!

Posted by louis on October 27, 2004 at 12:22 PM (PST)

10

Any pictures with the backlight off?

Posted by gaijin on October 27, 2004 at 12:34 PM (PST)

11

the question is, does the 4G have this color screen hidden capability like so many thought, because it looks exactly the same, and they came out so close together. doubtful, but hey i wish someone could figure it out.

Posted by lupin III on October 27, 2004 at 12:35 PM (PST)

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I’m sure it doesn’t , gaijin.  Why would Apple spend the money to put in a color screen then disable it and hide the fact that it exists?  No, that’s a monochrome LCD in the 4G.

Posted by Bill on October 27, 2004 at 12:38 PM (PST)

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Why do I have to wait 2 weeks from the apple store when apple retail stores have them now?  WTF!

Posted by jpt1 in Fresno on October 27, 2004 at 12:46 PM (PST)

14

if it can do pictures, why not video?

Posted by bob on October 27, 2004 at 1:07 PM (PST)

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I hear everyone complain about how they’d want WiFI, Video, or Bluetooth.  If they had this, what would this give you?  Would you actually want to download directly to your iPod?  And don’t think for a second you’d be able to beam to another iPod.  Someone fill me in here—what don’t I get?

Posted by Chris on October 27, 2004 at 1:22 PM (PST)

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God. These things are stupid. I thought they would be useful if you could use the Belkin thing, but if you can’t what’s the point? The screen is nice, but for pictures, it’s just stupid.

Maybe you could carry your porn collection around or something…

Posted by Awesome-O on October 27, 2004 at 1:33 PM (PST)

17

Apple Logo Stickers? Where do I send my $500? F my 40GB 4G non photo ipod…

Posted by Logo Stickers? on October 27, 2004 at 2:27 PM (PST)

18

ummmmm does it always have the backlight on…? any pics with it off?

Posted by cpn.luckycharms on October 27, 2004 at 2:31 PM (PST)

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60GB, 12-15 hour battery!  I’d still get it even if it didn’t have photo capability.  Just a bonus feature to me.  I’ll probably use the color screen for just album art.  Kinda nice since I’ve stored all my Jewel cases.  But now I’ve got to scan all my CD covers…

Great product!!

Posted by Mike on October 27, 2004 at 2:33 PM (PST)

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Uhhhh… Photos ?

I tought we all said we want gapless playback, not photos Steve…

These in ear-buds must have packed wax down you ear canal to be deaf to all our very easy, simple request.

Why not iPod pregnancy test or ipod alan key next but nooooo gapless, nooooo !!!!

Posted by Ipodium in montreal on October 27, 2004 at 2:54 PM (PST)