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M@netic said:
Cases are the same size for color 20 and 30 photo. Only difference is 10 GB less for the new one and the price difference. The U2 20 GB color is a few mm thinner. The 30 GB seems to be the great deal - I've seen it at Amazon.com for $299 today w/o the edu discount. Makes the 20 GB look like less for more.
podcast support for iPod Shuffle
here's what bugs me but doesn't seem to bother anyone elsel...why no podcasting support for the shuffle? Yes, i know, it has no screen, but whenever I get new music, I make sure to put it at the top of my Shuffle's playlist, so I'm sure to hear it and know what it is. I'd like the same option for Podcasts (but automatic), so that new podcasts automatically get put at the beginning of my Shuffle's playlist. That would be sweet---especially if there was an "only update podcasts" option in the preferences or a "autofill only podcasts" button or something.
just an idea.
here's what bugs me but doesn't seem to bother anyone elsel...why no podcasting support for the shuffle? Yes, i know, it has no screen, but whenever I get new music, I make sure to put it at the top of my Shuffle's playlist, so I'm sure to hear it and know what it is. I'd like the same option for Podcasts (but automatic), so that new podcasts automatically get put at the beginning of my Shuffle's playlist. That would be sweet---especially if there was an "only update podcasts" option in the preferences or a "autofill only podcasts" button or something.
just an idea.
I checked the Apple page and they must've updated it, the U2 iPod is the same thickness as the 20GB. Oh well...
praetorian909 said:
Apple did update the specs and correct the thickness. The thing I still don't get however, is that now the colour screen U2 iPod and the colour screen 20 gig are thicker than the previous 20 gig. They're now the same thickness as the 30 gig. I thought the 30 gig was thicker due to the larger hard drive. Why are the new 20 gig models now thicker...it can't be because of the color screen?
praetorian909 said:
Just saw that too. Makes you wonder if folks there are reading these threads.
Engagebot said:
How about the last iBook update:
iBook 12" 1.2 Ghz G4/256 MB Ram/30 GB/Combo/AE $999
iBook 14" 1.33 Ghz G4/256 MB Ram/60 GB/Combo/AE $1299
iBook 14" 1.33 Ghz G4/256 MB Ram/60 GB/SuperDrive/AE $1499
vs then current:
12.1" PowerBook G4 @ 1.33GHz, 256MB RAM, Combo drive. $1599
12.1" PowerBook G4 @ 1.33GHz, 256MB RAM, SuperDrive. $1799
15.2" PowerBook G4 @ 1.33GHz, 256MB RAM, Combo Drive. $1999
15.2" PowerBook G4 @ 1.5GHz, 512MB RAM, SuperDrive. $2499
tsk said:
Thanks for this, I was actually looking for this information when I read his initial post. Facts are, the iBooks and PowerBooks lines were very similar once before, just as when you quoted. Apple could do it again, but will a marginal iBook update be acceptable regardless?
~Shard~ said:
I just went to the buyers guide and clicked on the updates for each and sort of merged them together.
Seems tome that something is better than nothing. Not like most of us expect a ton since they will probably be switched to Intel fairly soon. A move to 5400RPM drives or something though would be a huge improvement.
tsk said:
Or... it could be.... that we'll find something to bitch about regardless of what is announced or not announved... I know I will... that's what I do!
MarkCollette said:
The color scheme, or there are not as many hardcore U2 fans as Apple thought.
I'll take my iPod without Bono's signature...... thanks.
cloud 9 said:
yup , i agree, it's crazy. I am on the original 20 gig which cost me 500 $ + tax. The thing dropped off my tower and had to be sent to apple - the battery died and i just replaced it with a max capacity.. i don't care about it anymore cuz it will scratch so no more cases cuz it's coming up 3 years old.
A few things to note.. i get 18-22 hrs of battery life, i still have a 20 gig ipod - i don't care if it gets scratched.. it has a long battery.. what would persuade me to upgrade.. i think i'll probly have this thing another 3 years - unless they do a video pod.
how different is new ipod 60gb from ipodphoto 60gb?
is new ipod60 just rebranded ipodphoto60, or did they change/improve circuitry, display, or maybe firmware?
the reason i am asking is i just ordered the old ipodphoto60 and it is in the mail ( yes, i know i'm lucky ). so, the question is to send it back and get a new thingie, or should i take it easy?
is new ipod60 just rebranded ipodphoto60, or did they change/improve circuitry, display, or maybe firmware?
the reason i am asking is i just ordered the old ipodphoto60 and it is in the mail ( yes, i know i'm lucky
). so, the question is to send it back and get a new thingie, or should i take it easy?
nospleen said:I am so sick of the stupid ipod. I was hoping for mini or ibook updates.
I think the same... it seems as if they care about the Computers less and less...
billyb said:
It sucks that there is no way to autosync to the shuffle like the other ipods, but I found that dragging the songs to the shuffle's list and then syncing put the podcasts first in the shuffle, even if they are not at the top of the list. At this stage I haven't decided if this is a good or a bad thing (what if I want my music first?).
Also the shuffle correctly bookmarks the podcasts, even if they are not converted to AAC.
Again with the asking:
What if someone bought an iPod last week, with the non-color screen option. Can they return their iPod and get a new one this week since it has been less than 14 days?
Mike
What if someone bought an iPod last week, with the non-color screen option. Can they return their iPod and get a new one this week since it has been less than 14 days?
Mike
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