New iPod coming out soon? But when

[TriggerHappy101]

I just bought a 30gb ipod, going to take it back. I havent opened it yet. When is the new 30gb video coming out???? 1 month? 6 months?

 

[Oyeve]

Originally posted by: TriggerHappy101
I just bought a 30gb ipod, going to take it back. I havent opened it yet. When is the new 30gb video coming out???? 1 month? 6 months?

Who cares? Buy an archos and record your own videos. Dont be a Pod Person.

 

[TriggerHappy101]

Im not getting the video specificaly for the video purpose. Im going to use it as music player. But i might as well get a 6th gen ipod for 50 bucks cheaper.

When is it coming out?

 

[sygyzy]

TH101 - Today. It's already out.

 

[TriggerHappy101]

really?

 

[erikistired]

it's not a 6th gen, it's like 5.1 gen.

 

[Ika]

Originally posted by: fisher
it's not a 6th gen, it's like 5.1 gen.

I'd say more of a 5.5

60% brighter screen, lower price, better video battery life, lots of games, and gapless playback are what I can think of off the top of my head.

Engadget post

Hands On

 

[TriggerHappy101]

"Maybe the best news is that Apple is dropping the prices and bumping the storage: you can get a spankin' new 30GB iPod for $250, and the new 80 gigger for $350. No word yet on availability."

You sure its out already??

 

[Ika]

Originally posted by: TriggerHappy101
"Maybe the best news is that Apple is dropping the prices and bumping the storage: you can get a spankin' new 30GB iPod for $250, and the new 80 gigger for $350. No word yet on availability."

You sure its out already??

Some of the comments in the Engadget news post imply that people already ran out and picked up the 80GB, and Apple usually releases an iPod when they announce it. You might want to call your local Apple retailer to make sure, though (BB or whatever).

 

[TriggerHappy101]

How do you tell between the 30gb 5.5th gen and 5th gen?

 

[secretanchitman]

Originally posted by: TriggerHappy101
How do you tell between the 30gb 5.5th gen and 5th gen?

all the apple stores have it now. the new ipod has better battery life, brighter screen, a new built in search feature...etc.

 

[MrX8503]

ipods are so overated, i dont know why people keep buying them. Fashion more than anything else i guess.

 

[aphex]

Originally posted by: MrX8503
ipods are so overated, i dont know why people keep buying them. Fashion more than anything else i guess.

overated? If you're going to troll, at least learn to spell.

 

[Noema]

Originally posted by: MrX8503
ipods are so overated, i dont know why people keep buying them. Fashion more than anything else i guess.

Meh, they are okay. Overpriced? Yes. Are there better products out there? Yes. But they are quality products and you can tell just by holding one. And though other players might have better sound and better interfaces, the 'wheel' is hard to beat. I have been an iPod disliker for a while but I've had a 60GB 5G for about a month now and I like it. And installing Rockbox in it makes it even better.

 

[Pabster]

Originally posted by: TriggerHappy101
You sure its out already??

Yes. I have a shiny new 80GB 6G unit sitting beside me. Your local Apple Store should have them.

 

[TriggerHappy101]

How can i tell if mine is a 5.5 gen?

 

[TriggerHappy101]

Does it say on the box?

 

[SnoMunke]

Maybe there ARE better products out there than the iPod, but there are also better OSes out there, yet M$ currently has how much of the OS market share with Windows????????

IMHO, iTunes has the cleanest interface of any music manager and is very easy to use. The iPod isn't perfect, but for the average user it just can't be beat.

Just to make it clear I am no fanboi, I would jump to M$ or any other company's product at the drop of a hat (money or time is not an limiting factor) if it could give me the ease of use that iTunes offers...for example...I just ripped my ENTIRE CD collection to WMA Lossless over that last few weeks just to see if WMP 11 was up to the task of what I am looking for...it is not bad at all...has some nice features...let me rip 3 CDs at a time (iTunes 6.x does not allow that...not sure if iTunes 7 does)...BBBBBUUUUTTTTT...it can't beat iTunes...especially since iTunes 7 allows album art and gapless playback (gotta love that techno)...and with the new iPods having very commendable battery life, I guess I am a Pod-luver for another generation...at least until I can see what Vista's version of WMP11/MCE and the Zune can offer...

 

[aphex]

Wonder why the edu discount isn't showing up online yet... Last iPod update the education discount was available from the initial launch...

 

[Oyeve]

I bet is STILL doesn't have a decent EQ. probably still presets.

Hmm, website says:

Settings
Customize menus, check capacity, change your language, change how your iPod sounds, and more, all from the Settings menu. Click About to see how many songs are on your iPod and how much room you have left. Click Main Menu to select what items appear in your Main Menu. Tweak the built-in equalizer. Or set a maximum volume limit. Everything you need to personalize your iPod ? from the backlight timer to clicker sound effects ? appears in Settings.


Anyone know how "tweakable" the EQ is?