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New iPods
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Fresh Prince
Banned
Don't let me dissuade you....
You'd have to have alot of faith that it doesn't stuff up. If you really want to buy it overseas I guess you'd wait a couple of weeks make sure Apple gets their shit straight and then buy it relatively bug free. Surely the Apple hardware can't change that much after 1 generation......
$150 is quite a bit of money after all
Also try bargaining at the store, say you can get it cheaper online and maybe they'll reduce their prices as well....
It's not just Apple it's everyone, atleast you don't get as jibbed there as in Australia.
I was going to get to get an iRiver hp-140 for about $650 (last display and online bargaining chip) until I realised was still getting jibbed for about AU$150.
You'd have to have alot of faith that it doesn't stuff up. If you really want to buy it overseas I guess you'd wait a couple of weeks make sure Apple gets their shit straight and then buy it relatively bug free. Surely the Apple hardware can't change that much after 1 generation......
$150 is quite a bit of money after all
Also try bargaining at the store, say you can get it cheaper online and maybe they'll reduce their prices as well....
It's not just Apple it's everyone, atleast you don't get as jibbed there as in Australia.
I was going to get to get an iRiver hp-140 for about $650 (last display and online bargaining chip) until I realised was still getting jibbed for about AU$150.
Fresh Prince
Banned
True.
Hopefully someones selling their old iRiver/iPod/Creative under warranty just to get the new iPod....
Hopefully someones selling their old iRiver/iPod/Creative under warranty just to get the new iPod....
Wellington
BAAAALLLINNN'
I had to dudes... I ordered one. We'll see how it is when I get the thing.
Jill Sandwich
the turds of Optimus Prime
My lady said she'd buy me one if I lose 20lbs. *starts doing endless star jumps*
Fresh Prince
Banned
Shit iPod's AU$649 dammit, how much the student discount again?
Edit: Found out....
Edit: Found out....
Fresh Prince
Banned
Also it ruins the sex appeal the iPod has, which is half the reason why you buy it
Fresh Prince
Banned
Seriously I'm being swayed onto the dark side...for the price.
Do you know if there's any plans for Apple to release a 60Gig?
Also no remote...wtf?
Didn't the 3G 40Gig come with a remote and dock, I know they're trying to reduce the price but seriously I need a remote.......and still no lcd.
Do you know if there's any plans for Apple to release a 60Gig?
Also no remote...wtf?
Didn't the 3G 40Gig come with a remote and dock, I know they're trying to reduce the price but seriously I need a remote.......and still no lcd.
Fresh Prince said:
Toshiba says that Apple ordered their tiny 60GB drives, Apple just as quickly said "No, no, we don't have any plans to announce a 60GB iPod." The simple truth is that the answer is "maybe."
The lack of a remote is odd, as even the 20GB 3G came with one. I'd say that of all of the axed included accessories, it's the only one you really NEED. The dock is pointless unless you plan on using the line-out circuitry, and the included starter holster is just that, free for a reason. You can get something leagues better from Belkin at any CompUSA or Apple Store.
Fresh Prince
Banned
Fresh Prince said:
Yeah, yeah, it's all over the Mac boards. I don't know the reason, and pulling it without explanation is a pretty shitty thing to do, I don't think anyone's really going to defend it. If I had to guess as to why, I'd suggest inventory problems with those items, and culling them from the list of freebies until they can get more is the only solution outside of pulling them down from the store all together.
:: shrug ::
One lesson you learn regarding Apple very quickly: Never buy their stuff as soon as it's announced. Give it a few weeks, maybe a month of breathing room.
Fresh Prince
Banned
Thanks for the tip...probably ordered out by now anyway.
that's it. 60gb = next refresh.xsarien said:
jobs: SIXTY GIGABYTES!! THAT'S LIKE A SUPERCOMPUTER, BUT IT'S IN YOUR POCKET!!!!
the apple remote sucks a big one anyways, and the iskin destroys the freebie one.
i think they pulled those offers because they're trying to lower the prices without cutting into their margins though. competition's heating up.
actually apple marketing has very concrete evidence that apple buyers _only_ tend to buy when something new is announced. that's why they space the announcements like they do.
smirkrevenge
Member
after careful consideration, i don't think i'm gonna get one of these 4g ipods. i like my 3g ones...plus i like how the buttons light up. the click wheel is a nice addition, but i don't understand why apple is going back to moveable parts. i really really love the touch-sensitivity of mine.
there's comparison pictures here:
http://www.pcmag.com/slideshow_viewer/0,2393,l=&s=1489&a=131820&po=7,00.asp
anyway...if someone can propose a really good offer for my 3g 40 gb...then i might trade up. but if not, then i'm sticking with what i got....=P
there's comparison pictures here:
http://www.pcmag.com/slideshow_viewer/0,2393,l=&s=1489&a=131820&po=7,00.asp
anyway...if someone can propose a really good offer for my 3g 40 gb...then i might trade up. but if not, then i'm sticking with what i got....=P
smirkrevenge said:
Yeah, I am totally happy with my 3G Ipod. The only thing I want from the new 4G is the 12 hour battery, but 99.9999% of the time the 6-8 hours is more then enough for my needs and when it isn't I have a DC adapter for my car (which is where I use my Ipod more often then not).
Fresh Prince
Banned
nitewulf said:
Not yet.....
Does anyone know the plans of the retailers on the old 3G. Are they reducing them or what? I've heard 'jaded' reports that Apple is going to still sell them at the same price...
fart, where is this iSkin remote you speak of, all I see are cases....
BigJonsson
Member
Fresh Prince said:
Futureshop.ca has 3G ipods on sale now :/
wandering goat
Member
One question to people who own iPods: Does it take any time to go from the end of one track to the beginning of the next? I would think not, but someone told me it does. Also, when you select a different track manually in the same playlist, how long does it take to start playing?
Fresh Prince
Banned
I don't live in North America,Canada or Europe
All the online places seem to be sold out or rrp, guess I'll go shopping the old fashioned way.
Edit: Yep Kurichma(sp?) all players except the Rio Karma have some Gap inbetween tracks...I think
All the online places seem to be sold out or rrp, guess I'll go shopping the old fashioned way.
Edit: Yep Kurichma(sp?) all players except the Rio Karma have some Gap inbetween tracks...I think
BigJonsson
Member
Kurashima said:
Every few tracks takes a few seconds I guess, cause it has to access the hard drive
wandering goat
Member
Agh, that sucks. But I guess if it's the case with all other players except the Karma (you're both talking about between consecutive tracks right? That's what I really care about) then the point is moot.
BigJonsson
Member
Is the iSkin really good?
It's 35 bucks Canadian so I need to be sure it's the bomb diggity
It's 35 bucks Canadian so I need to be sure it's the bomb diggity
to each his own i guess, but i mean come on, the thing doesn't even have a stop button.xsarien said:
i don't have an ipod so i don't have an iskin but the ones i've seen and fondled are pretty much the best player cases ever. it's pricey though, and you know they make them in china for like 20 cents each rolleyes rolleyes :/
for the record i use the iriver freebie, which is ugly but adequate
BigJonsson
Member
who needs a stop button, just hold down pause and the unit shuts down
Fresh Prince
Banned
No stop button? I forgot about that.....
Tommorrow I'll see for myself and decide, they should have a demo at the store.
fart: was iRiver working on gapless for the next firmware release?
Tommorrow I'll see for myself and decide, they should have a demo at the store.
fart: was iRiver working on gapless for the next firmware release?
Fresh Prince
Banned
Maybe I was getting caught up in anti-Apple hype...back to sitting on the fence.
When do people start receiving their iPods, July 21st right?
Guess I'll have to wait for in-depth reviews then....
When do people start receiving their iPods, July 21st right?
Guess I'll have to wait for in-depth reviews then....
this is the official word from iriver: http://www.iriver.us/index.php?name=PNphpBB2&file=viewtopic&t=2972Fresh Prince said:
i don't believe a word on that page, except the ones that say "i don't believe this". i mean, you can probably argue that since they have to have working H300 firmware out by fall they'll actually get this stuff released, but i really have trouble believing anything iriver says.
Fresh Prince
Banned
Apparently iRiver was fairely reputable with customer and tech support, now they've seemed to fallen off. Though I still hear good stories about replacing whole units and accessories.
iRiver is going to have another model a couple of months after the 320 (not the 40Gig version) that plays movies as well. They're probably try to flood the marketplace without the proper firmware for existing/older players.
Dammt everyone seems to be following Apple's method of success.
Com'mon Rio release here in Australia already, fix the harddrive and try not to rip us off.
iRiver is going to have another model a couple of months after the 320 (not the 40Gig version) that plays movies as well. They're probably try to flood the marketplace without the proper firmware for existing/older players.
Dammt everyone seems to be following Apple's method of success.
Com'mon Rio release here in Australia already, fix the harddrive and try not to rip us off.
iriver has been faced with the problem of growing too quickly. meanwhile their technical staff is all korean, and their largest markets are europe and the americas. i have heard good things about warranty service - they will tend to replace your unit if it dies, but otherwise support is pretty much nonexistant.
StrikerObi
Member
nomoment said:
Real soon.
Winged Creature
Member
im still hung over getting a hi-MD or an HDD player, cause i want the thing to last and HDD's are known to crap out.
Fresh Prince
Banned
I thought you could decide which date when ordering?
Thanks for the info fart
Thanks for the info fart
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