So, they're sold out everywhere? That's cool. My 5gig is having some battery longevity issues, so I may have to trade it in at compusa when whatever is released on Saturday is available. Here's to hoping....
iLife delay, therefore iPod delay. TS says the delay has to do with hardware upgrades, though, which brings hope anew to my iPodless existence....
Hope springs eternal,
Mandricard
AppleOutsider</strong><hr></blockquote>
This was posted over at Macrumors by a person that has a 20GB on order:
Re: ...other hardware
quote:
[i]I want to know what the other hardware is!
Check this out. I ordered a 20 gig iPod on the 12th of Jan. Expected shipping was 1-2 days. Then it was changed to 5-7 days. The next day the 5 gig iPod was "unavailable".
NOW... I get this message,
Dear Valued Apple Customer,
We appreciate your recent Apple Store Order W4XXXXXX
Due to an unexpected supply delay, we are unable to ship the following
item(s) by the date that you were originally quoted:
M8738LL/A, IPOD FOR MAC 20GB-USA
will now ship on or before 02/03/2003
Please note that product availability can change rapidly, and it is
possible that your order may ship much sooner than we anticipate. You
may even receive a shipment confirmation between the time we send this
email and the time that you read it.
If you prefer, you may change or cancel your order anytime before it
is shipped, and receive a prompt refund, by calling us at
Sounds like new Pods are coming. Should I cancel?? Or just wait and see what happens?[/b]
Something's brewing....<hr></blockquote>
If it were me, I would cancel. But you are not me. My iPod was a casualty as I noted in my first post, and I am now waiting for the next revision to order. I could probably get one at target or somewhere, but I am waiting.
[quote][off topic] Mandricard your sig reads "hope springs eternal" is that from a Robbie Williams song><hr></blockquote>
No... it is from many years now of being on these boards and hoping for things (like a tablet) that never seem to come.... (I have heard a Capercaillie song by that name, though...
Do you think the delay in the release of iLife and its component applications from Jan. 25 to Jan. 31 could have anything to do with updated iPods? Most rumor outlets simply speculated about a hardware-related delay, which I interpreted as referring to iMacs, PowerMacs, and displays. But it could just as well be iPod hardware.
Do you think the delay in the release of iLife and its component applications from Jan. 25 to Jan. 31 could have anything to do with updated iPods? Most rumor outlets simply speculated about a hardware-related delay, which I interpreted as referring to iMacs, PowerMacs, and displays. But it could just as well be iPod hardware.<hr></blockquote>
That is my hope... as always, eternal. The delay on the 10GB has gone back to 5-7 days.
Well, we got new PowerMacs, a new 20" ASD and lower prices across the Pro line this morning. That leaves the iMac and iPod lines open for an update.
When I went out to my Apple Store to inspect the 12-inch PowerBook last week, I also played with the iPods. One was connected to a set of JBL Creature speakers. That would make a nice portable setup!
I also compared the mechanical wheel dial on the 5GB iPod to the electronic one on the 10 and 20GB models. I have to say that I prefer the mechanical dial. First, it provides tactile feedback, unlike the electronic dial. IMO, tactile feedback is one of the most important UI elements that is too often ignored in recent gadgets. More importantly from a practical perspective, sweaty palms don't throw off the mechanical dial. The electronic dial, OTOH, doesn't work properly with wet fingers (it skips and jumps), just like the trackpads on Apple's portables. If I were to get an iPod, I would want to use it while being physically active, and thus would prefer the mechanical dial.
Here's to hoping that the 5GB model will retain the mechanical dial but drop to $199.
Just checked the apple store. 5GB iPods have no link next to them for mac or windows. You also can only add the 10 or 20 to your new powermac order...the 5 is not listed there either.
<strong>Just checked the apple store. 5GB iPods have no link next to them for mac or windows. You also can only add the 10 or 20 to your new powermac order...the 5 is not listed there either.</strong><hr></blockquote>
Dying for a new iPod. When when when when when. I am still hoping for next Tuesday.
40GB and 60 GB with FW 800 are overkill methinks --they will have to be way overpriced. FW800 on an iPod seems like it will be too fast for the slow little drive, too. I wonder what the price points will be...
Mandricard
AppleOutsider
P.s. What is an "ambient optic display and control" anyway?
P.s. What is an "ambient optic display and control" anyway?
Just like the pb17 - new iPod screens and controls will react to ambient light...
Many will say what the hell - we have backlight LCD - but this is far cooler and adds value to the top range iPod without batteryware...
Why would a company patent this stuff just for a keyboard on a pb17), when it can be applied to so many other devices... Come on you people, Apple lead the way...
P.s. What is an "ambient optic display and control" anyway?
Just like the pb17 - new iPod screens and controls will react to ambient light...
Many will say what the hell - we have backlight LCD - but this is far cooler and adds value to the top range iPod without batteryware...<hr></blockquote>
I probably would be one of those saying "big whoop," but they would be wicked cool....
Functionality I do not want changed:
1) Ease of use
2) Ease of use
3) Ease of use
4) Firewire 400 is fine for this little thing.
Functionality that could be tweaked:
1) Slightly Sleeker OS : better integration with iCal/Addressbook.
2) Line in recording (a meaderesque pipe dream)
3) More consistent battery performance
4) Ogg, etc.
5) If it goes to a color screen, than definitely jpg support, if not movie support.
6) Some kind of docking station for a stereo system? Perhaps via bluetooth?
Comments
This is not much, but something is fishy with the 10GB iPod here as well.
Hope hope hope hope hope hope hope...
Mandricard
AppleOutsider
<a href="http://www.compusa.com/apple/product_info.asp?product_code=288491"; target="_blank">and another....</a>
<a href="http://www.bestbuy.com/Detail.asp?m=488&cat=538&scat=539&e=11179134"; target="_blank">and another....</a>
Mandricard
AppleOutsider
P.s. <a href="http://macnn.com/news.php?id=18211"; target="_blank">And now some cold water.....</a>
[ 01-23-2003: Message edited by: Mandricard ]</p>
iLife delay, therefore iPod delay. TS says the delay has to do with hardware upgrades, though, which brings hope anew to my iPodless existence....
Hope springs eternal,
Mandricard
AppleOutsider
<strong><a href="http://maccentral.macworld.com/news/0301/23.ilife.php"; target="_blank">Oh Rats.</a>
iLife delay, therefore iPod delay. TS says the delay has to do with hardware upgrades, though, which brings hope anew to my iPodless existence....
Hope springs eternal,
Mandricard
AppleOutsider</strong><hr></blockquote>
This was posted over at Macrumors by a person that has a 20GB on order:
Re: ...other hardware
quote:
[i]I want to know what the other hardware is!
Check this out. I ordered a 20 gig iPod on the 12th of Jan. Expected shipping was 1-2 days. Then it was changed to 5-7 days. The next day the 5 gig iPod was "unavailable".
NOW... I get this message,
Dear Valued Apple Customer,
We appreciate your recent Apple Store Order W4XXXXXX
Due to an unexpected supply delay, we are unable to ship the following
item(s) by the date that you were originally quoted:
M8738LL/A, IPOD FOR MAC 20GB-USA
will now ship on or before 02/03/2003
Please note that product availability can change rapidly, and it is
possible that your order may ship much sooner than we anticipate. You
may even receive a shipment confirmation between the time we send this
email and the time that you read it.
If you prefer, you may change or cancel your order anytime before it
is shipped, and receive a prompt refund, by calling us at
800-676-2775 ext-56500 Mon-Fri 7am-9pm, Sat-Sun 9am-6pm (Central).
If we do not hear from you, we will continue processing your order.
You will receive an email notification once your order has been
shipped.
Sounds like new Pods are coming. Should I cancel?? Or just wait and see what happens?[/b]
Something's brewing....
[off topic] Mandricard your sig reads "hope springs eternal" is that from a Robbie Williams song?
Sounds like new Pods are coming. Should I cancel?? Or just wait and see what happens?[/b]
Something's brewing....<hr></blockquote>
If it were me, I would cancel. But you are not me. My iPod was a casualty as I noted in my first post, and I am now waiting for the next revision to order. I could probably get one at target or somewhere, but I am waiting.
[quote][off topic] Mandricard your sig reads "hope springs eternal" is that from a Robbie Williams song><hr></blockquote>
No... it is from many years now of being on these boards and hoping for things (like a tablet) that never seem to come.... (I have heard a Capercaillie song by that name, though...
Mandricard
AppleOutsider
There is only one CompUSA store within 50 miles of nyc 10gb ipod in stock.
This state of affairs can not last long.
Mandricard
AppleOutsider
[Edit] Post Script: Shipping from the AppleStore has now dropped again to 1-2 days..... something imminent? What's going on?
[ 01-27-2003: Message edited by: Mandricard ]</p>
Escher
Do you think the delay in the release of iLife and its component applications from Jan. 25 to Jan. 31 could have anything to do with updated iPods? Most rumor outlets simply speculated about a hardware-related delay, which I interpreted as referring to iMacs, PowerMacs, and displays. But it could just as well be iPod hardware.<hr></blockquote>
That is my hope... as always, eternal. The delay on the 10GB has gone back to 5-7 days.
Mandricard
AppleOutsider
When I went out to my Apple Store to inspect the 12-inch PowerBook last week, I also played with the iPods. One was connected to a set of JBL Creature speakers. That would make a nice portable setup!
I also compared the mechanical wheel dial on the 5GB iPod to the electronic one on the 10 and 20GB models. I have to say that I prefer the mechanical dial. First, it provides tactile feedback, unlike the electronic dial. IMO, tactile feedback is one of the most important UI elements that is too often ignored in recent gadgets. More importantly from a practical perspective, sweaty palms don't throw off the mechanical dial. The electronic dial, OTOH, doesn't work properly with wet fingers (it skips and jumps), just like the trackpads on Apple's portables. If I were to get an iPod, I would want to use it while being physically active, and thus would prefer the mechanical dial.
Here's to hoping that the 5GB model will retain the mechanical dial but drop to $199.
Escher
[ 01-28-2003: Message edited by: Escher ]</p>
Bigger better iPod(s) on the way with ambient optic display and controls - new case material too! YEP you peeked it hear first!
5Gi Dead
10Gi No change
20Gi No change
40Gi ambient FW 800 NEW
60Gi ambient FW 800 NEW
When? --- that would be telling ! ! !
[ 01-28-2003: Message edited by: Rendezvous ]</p>
<strong>Just checked the apple store. 5GB iPods have no link next to them for mac or windows. You also can only add the 10 or 20 to your new powermac order...the 5 is not listed there either.</strong><hr></blockquote>
Indeed, I was just about to post the same thing.
It's thicker than pea soup in here!
[ 01-28-2003: Message edited by: Flounder ]</p>
When? --- that would be telling ! ! !
<hr></blockquote>
AAAARRGH.
Dying for a new iPod. When when when when when. I am still hoping for next Tuesday.
40GB and 60 GB with FW 800 are overkill methinks --they will have to be way overpriced. FW800 on an iPod seems like it will be too fast for the slow little drive, too. I wonder what the price points will be...
Mandricard
AppleOutsider
P.s. What is an "ambient optic display and control" anyway?
Just like the pb17 - new iPod screens and controls will react to ambient light...
Many will say what the hell - we have backlight LCD - but this is far cooler and adds value to the top range iPod without batteryware...
Why would a company patent this stuff just for a keyboard on a pb17), when it can be applied to so many other devices... Come on you people, Apple lead the way...
5 Gig @$199 (all plastic body, possible solid state scroll)
10 Gig @299 with aluminum back with solid state scroll
20 Gig @$399 as above
40 Gig @ $499 as above
Soon.
P.S. If software upgrade comes along with MPEG 4 that would add moer capacity for each version.
<strong>40GB and 60 GB with FW 800 are overkill methinks --they will have to be way overpriced. </strong><hr></blockquote>
each to their own but i'd snap up a 60 gig with ambiant keys.
(i'd snap it up even faster if it supported Ogg Vorbis and didn't have the current iPods 'silent gap' between songs!)
P.s. What is an "ambient optic display and control" anyway?
Just like the pb17 - new iPod screens and controls will react to ambient light...
Many will say what the hell - we have backlight LCD - but this is far cooler and adds value to the top range iPod without batteryware...<hr></blockquote>
I probably would be one of those saying "big whoop," but they would be wicked cool....
Functionality I do not want changed:
1) Ease of use
2) Ease of use
3) Ease of use
4) Firewire 400 is fine for this little thing.
Functionality that could be tweaked:
1) Slightly Sleeker OS : better integration with iCal/Addressbook.
2) Line in recording (a meaderesque pipe dream)
3) More consistent battery performance
4) Ogg, etc.
5) If it goes to a color screen, than definitely jpg support, if not movie support.
6) Some kind of docking station for a stereo system? Perhaps via bluetooth?
7) COCA-COLA RESISTANCE.
Hope Springs Eternal,
Mandricard
AppleOutsider
P.s. Crossing my fingers for next Tuesday......
[ 01-29-2003: Message edited by: Mandricard ]</p>