Apple Releases New iPods

[BarTopDancer]

Originally Posted by Kevy Baby

But 4 GB for video? Seems kinds weak.

Well for me, I just use it for music. And a few random photos. I'm need it more for the flash based memory. And I'll probably get the 8gig.

[Gn2Dlnd]

I'm trying to figure out if the new TouchMe iPod will work with skype. If so, I'll be gettin' me a jebusphone!

[DreadPirateRoberts]

Originally Posted by Gn2Dlnd

I'm trying to figure out if the new TouchMe iPod will work with skype. If so, I'll be gettin' me a jebusphone!

That would be an interesting combination, does the iPod have a microphone input?

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Originally Posted by DreadPirateRoberts

That would be an interesting combination, does the iPod have a microphone input?

I would bet not. You want an iPhone, you probably still have to buy one.

[innerSpaceman]

Wow, I'm glad I purchased a Nano not too long ago. The salesman pointed out I could get a Video iPod with 10x the memory at the same price ... but I told him my primary cocern for a portable device is its miniscule size.

The old Nano is perfect for that. The new Nano (which means the old one won't be available before long) is not. Kinda defeats the purpose of the name. Oh, it's still small. But not nearly as small as the original Nano.

MUSIC is something you can experience on-the-go. Video not so much.

I understand people want video on the go (perfect for an airplane trip, among other things) ... but I have little need for it. I'll be sad to see the original Nano go. It was a brilliant piece of tiny engineering.



On the other hand, I'm always forgetting either my cell phone or my iPod, and I'd love to have them be in one device. I'd be tempted to buy an iPhone if my cell and iPod weren't both practically brand new.

Personally, I think the iPhone is too big for a portable device. (Will it fit comfortably in a pocket? That's my criteria). Maybe the next generation will be smaller.

[Isaac]

I'm drooling over the new 160GB iPod 'Classic'.

[Kevy Baby]

Also, it appears that the 8 GB iPhone has dropped $200 in price (to $399) and the 4GB model has been discontinued.

So you can get:
an 8 GB iPhone for $399
an 8 GB iPod Touch for $299
a 16 GB iPod Touch for $399

Interesting pricing

[figment1986]

Nice... Question,

Does anyone know if you can turn in an old ipod for the $50 credit, and apply that to the student discount... that would save me like $100 off an ipod classic, but it doesn't say anything about discounts and rules.

Originally Posted by Kevy Baby

Also, it appears that the 8 GB iPhone has dropped $200 in price (to $399) and the 4GB model has been discontinued.
Interesting pricing

maybe now that people have hacked it to work on other GSM networks around the world they dropped the price to open it up better... that and my T-mobile wave cost around $400 with tax... and its got many features of the iphone just down sized.

[BarTopDancer]

Originally Posted by figment1986

Nice... Question,

Does anyone know if you can turn in an old ipod for the $50 credit, and apply that to the student discount... that would save me like $100 off an ipod classic, but it doesn't say anything about discounts and rules.

The student discount is no longer. The only discount on the iPod is for turning it in. I would suggest selling it on eBay. I sold a broken iPod on there and got $60 for it. Clearly listed as broken.

[figment1986]

Originally Posted by BarTopDancer

The student discount is no longer. The only discount on the iPod is for turning it in. I would suggest selling it on eBay. I sold a broken iPod on there and got $60 for it. Clearly listed as broken.

are you sure, i looked at the student store... looked like there was a discount.

Never mind, now i'm unhappy, I liked student discounts and was going to get a new ipod (upgrade from 3rd gen)...