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Joe Matt 07-09-2005 14:18

Apple Killed the iPod Mini
 
Yes, it's true.

http://www.apple.com/ipodnano/

RIP 2003-2005

Billfred 07-09-2005 14:24

Re: Apple Killed the iPod Mini
 
Goodness gracious professionalism, that's tiny!

Now the whole deal for college students (where they gave away a free 4 GB iPod mini with a Mac purchase) suddenly makes sense.

Joe Matt 07-09-2005 14:25

Re: Apple Killed the iPod Mini
 
Also, new cooler version of iTunes is out, 5.0.

DCA Fan 07-09-2005 14:53

Re: Apple Killed the iPod Mini
 
Wow, if I didn't know better, I would've said it was a spoof.

Ian Curtis 07-09-2005 15:00

Re: Apple Killed the iPod Mini
 
That is incredible. Goodbye iPod Mini, you rocked but this new Nano iPod is just a beautiful piece of engineering (whether it'll sell or not is another story entirely.)

KyleGilbert45 07-09-2005 16:02

Re: Apple Killed the iPod Mini
 
Wow.. that thing is just awesome. I can get the 4gig for $229.99 with my Purdue discount so I'll probably be ordering a new one tonight. I'm thinking the black one.

EDIT: Well I just ordered a black 4gig model of the iPod Nano. Once it arrives I'll upload pictures and maybe a "review" if I've got some free time.

Conor Ryan 07-09-2005 16:46

Re: Apple Killed the iPod Mini
 
How big, size wise, is the Hard Drive note in bytes is it? thats gotta be small, so its Flash. i dunno but its freaking awesome. Also note iTunes 5.0 is also up now, and freeipodnano isn't available yet.

Clark Gilbert 07-09-2005 16:59

Re: Apple Killed the iPod Mini
 
Wow, best upgrade for an iPod yet. I'm glad Apple got rid of the Mini...I found it to be quite dumb. This new nano looks sweet though.

Beth Sweet 07-09-2005 17:23

Re: Apple Killed the iPod Mini
 
Am I the only person who does not and has never owned one of these things?

Brian Lesser 07-09-2005 18:00

Re: Apple Killed the iPod Mini
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Billfred
Goodness gracious professionalism, that's tiny!

Now here's the best way to describe how small it is...

Take a good look at an iPod shuffle. Congratulations! You just determined the height!

Shuffle = 3.3" tall
Nano = 3.5" tall

The sad part I see with this being the successor to the Mini is that...
a. It's 2/4 GB compared to the 4/6GB
b. It's 2 stale colors compared to 4 vibrant and different colors (compared to the other iPods). (Also, the fact that the click wheel on the black model is also black just prooves they were too lazy to think of another color).

Anyways, here is some more related iPod/iTunes news...
http://www.apple.com/itunes/harrypotter/
http://www.apple.com/itunes/mobile/

DCA Fan 07-09-2005 18:17

Re: Apple Killed the iPod Mini
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Beth Sweet
Am I the only person who does not and has never owned one of these things?

Nope, I don't have an iPod either!

Kyle Love 07-09-2005 18:26

Re: Apple Killed the iPod Mini
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by DCA Fan
Nope, I don't have an iPod either!

Nor do I...but you better believe its #1 on my Xmas list

Joshua May 07-09-2005 18:26

Re: Apple Killed the iPod Mini
 
Wow, that's really small.

But I'm still waiting for my iPod Flea...

team222badbrad 07-09-2005 18:27

Re: Apple Killed the iPod Mini
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Beth Sweet
Am I the only person who does not and has never owned one of these things?

The most MP3 player I own is a 256MB Creative MuVo TX FM.

http://www.creative.com/products/pro...product=9 771

If they made them bigger than 1GB, it would be better than an Ipod NANO anyday.

Who doesn't like combos?

MP3 player
USB drive
Voice recorder
FM radio and recorder

Best of all you don't need a stinking cord to download stuff to the player.

Greg Marra 07-09-2005 18:31

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Quote:

Originally Posted by team222badbrad
The most MP3 player I own is a 256MB Creative MuVo TX FM.

MP3 player
USB drive
Voice recorder
FM radio and recorder

Technically, the iPod is two of those, and it can do the other ones with accessories. I hypothesis that the reason why the headphone port is on the bottom of the iPod Nano is so that accessories can use the dock port to control it, now that the remote port is gone.

The things that the iPod really, really has going for it is that they are a bit of a fad right now, and that iTunes is the most amazing program ever created. I can explain to non-techies how to use iTunes. How do you explain to someone how to use Windows Media Player to sync their Digital Audio Player?

I too am disappointed to see that the iPods are dropping in size while staying the same in price. Still, that thing is soo sweet.
I <3 my 40gig Photo though.

dubious elise 07-09-2005 19:00

Re: Apple Killed the iPod Mini
 
Wowie, that's a beaut. Now I feel bad that I was so greedy at the end of May and coughed up all of my spare change (literally) to buy a green mini. At least its 6GB...and a bit of a rarity ;)

Billfred 07-09-2005 19:10

Re: Apple Killed the iPod Mini
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian Lesser
The sad part I see with this being the predecessor to the Mini is that...
a. It's 2/4 GB compared to the 4/6GB
b. It's 2 stale colors compared to 4 vibrant and different colors (compared to the other iPods). (Also, the fact that the click wheel on the black model is also black just prooves they were too lazy to think of another color).

Actually, Engadget had an interesting thing about the number of songs people actually put on their music players: http://www.engadget.com/entry/1234000690057757/ (Now, granted, they included many players that had small capacities, but still.)

As for the colors, I'm still trying to figure out what's so bad about iPod white on silver. (shrug)

Jay H 237 07-09-2005 19:19

Re: Apple Killed the iPod Mini
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Beth Sweet
Am I the only person who does not and has never owned one of these things?

You're not alone. ;)

If I had one I'd probably destroy it. I only had my new digital camera for a week when I dropped it! :ahh: Luckly it survived with only "battle scars". :p

Andy A. 07-09-2005 19:35

Re: Apple Killed the iPod Mini
 
I've never had, nor felt the need for an Ipod.

My Creative Zen rocks louder, clearer and cheaper then the same sized ipod (any sized ipod at the time, actually). A few years ago the ipod really was the best player. Thats not so clear anymore. And with Apple pushing this kind of junk (it amounts to a $30 usb cable), I have to take ipod accessories with a grain of salt.

I was also amused to see Apple was careful to hedge their bets on battery life, with This page. I'm all for consumer education, so right on to Apple for making battery life issues clear. All the same, thats got to have a lot to do with that big fat law suit they just settled over some early gen ipods.

Still, My Creative has a replaceable battery. I'm on my second battery now, although the first one can still hold enough of a charge to last a few hours. I keep it in the glove box of my car in case the main one dies out on me. Why don't more players have that kind of niftyness?

-Andy A.

Joe Matt 07-09-2005 20:17

Re: Apple Killed the iPod Mini
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Andy A.
I've never had, nor felt the need for an Ipod.

My Creative Zen rocks louder, clearer and cheaper then the same sized ipod (any sized ipod at the time, actually). A few years ago the ipod really was the best player. Thats not so clear anymore. And with Apple pushing this kind of junk (it amounts to a $30 usb cable), I have to take ipod accessories with a grain of salt.

I was also amused to see Apple was careful to hedge their bets on battery life, with This page. I'm all for consumer education, so right on to Apple for making battery life issues clear. All the same, thats got to have a lot to do with that big fat law suit they just settled over some early gen ipods.

Still, My Creative has a replaceable battery. I'm on my second battery now, although the first one can still hold enough of a charge to last a few hours. I keep it in the glove box of my car in case the main one dies out on me. Why don't more players have that kind of niftyness?

-Andy A.

Because people still put the batteries in backwards on every other device, and if it won't fit the first time, shove it in!

mechanicalbrain 07-09-2005 20:27

Re: Apple Killed the iPod Mini
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Conor Ryan
How big, size wise, is the Hard Drive note in bytes is it? thats gotta be small, so its Flash.

Not necissarily. I know a couple of new hard drives that were developed within the last 3 years that could handle that. In fact i remember something about them being put into production recently. I love the black one! I really dislike white of blue.

tiffany34990 07-09-2005 20:35

Re: Apple Killed the iPod Mini
 
that's just like crazy WOW!! :ahh:

it's pretty cool looking though.. and of course you just ask yourself..why can't have one of those lol

Conor Ryan 07-09-2005 20:53

Re: Apple Killed the iPod Mini
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by mechanicalbrain
Not necissarily. I know a couple of new hard drives that were developed within the last 3 years that could handle that. In fact i remember something about them being put into production recently. I love the black one! I really dislike white of blue.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Apple Nano Site
Technical Specifications: iPod nano
Capacity

* 2GB or 4GB flash drive(1)

also on the site, it said skip free, and its impossible to have a disc based drive not be able to skip, so its flash, which doesn't skip.


Not only that, there aren't micro HDD's costeffective enough to do that yet, so check out the current record holder

mechanicalbrain 07-09-2005 21:00

Re: Apple Killed the iPod Mini
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Conor Ryan
also on the site, it said skip free, and its impossible to have a disc based drive not be able to skip, so its flash, which doesn't skip.


Not only that, there aren't micro HDD's costeffective enough to do that yet, so check out the current record holder

I stand corrected! Yeah thats exactly what i was thinking. You could make a larger one to hold 2 to 4 gig and it would still be small enough. Actually my favorite is the Creative™ MuVo® TX MP3/FM Player (as seen here)
Not exactly as much data space but still really nice! I really love the way this thing turns into a jump drive is pretty amazing. Also huge respect for this baby!

Brian Lesser 07-09-2005 22:19

Re: Apple Killed the iPod Mini
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Billfred
Actually, Engadget had an interesting thing about the number of songs people actually put on their music players: http://www.engadget.com/entry/1234000690057757/ (Now, granted, they included many players that had small capacities, but still.)

As for the colors, I'm still trying to figure out what's so bad about iPod white on silver. (shrug)

Not surprising (no offense), but at least we have a good, and somewhat, accurate number (Heck, I got 208 on my Shuffle)

As for the colors comment, the reason I made that comment is because the iPod Mini offered some color to the actuall plastic body of the player instead of having you buy a bunch of colored cases that cost $30 for 3 or 5 (2-4 that you probably won't use if you have a favorite color). The only exception is the U2 iPod (I still think that model is a bloody rip-off) and the solid black that the Nano offers. Other than that, Apple is nothing but "white this" and "white that." It makes me want to see the return of the old Apple icon.

Ryan Dognaux 08-09-2005 00:03

Re: Apple Killed the iPod Mini
 
4 GB is too small for me. If the technology arrises where they can take the storage space of the iPod and combine it with the size of the Nano, then I will buy one.

I got to say though that Apple's release on this product didn't surprise me. They come out with a new version of some kind of iPod all the time and people got to have the latest thing so they rush out and get it. Nano is smaller and has a color display. That's about the only difference I see between it and the Mini. Not worth buying a new one in my opinion.

I'll wait for Nano 4th generation or something like that before I consider throwing more money over to apple.

KTorak 08-09-2005 17:45

Re: Apple Killed the iPod Mini
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Kyle45
Nor do I...but you better believe its #1 on my Xmas list

I don't own one either. But, I wish to get one becuase I like to travel and it'd be nice to have on a train ride or flight...or even to plug into my car stereo. Needless to say, its on the top of my Xmas list also, along with the Nikon 5200.

Zero-Bee 08-09-2005 22:43

Re: Apple Killed the iPod Mini
 
:eek: Dang, that is small!

Here is the thing. Why not get a reqular old iPod? Personally, I like the bigger iPod, and now that I can pick one up for less than $200, the iPod Nano isn't too appealing. I don't need a color screen to look at album art or watch video. I can watch video on a PSP pr just wait to get home, and I usually aquire my music through *herm* "other means". That takes up too much space. I just want a regular old iPod. They still fit in my pocket, and hold alot of data.

But maybe the iPod Nano is meant to go head-to-head with the GBA Micro =P

KyleGilbert45 08-09-2005 22:53

Re: Apple Killed the iPod Mini
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Zero-Bee
:I don't need a color screen to look at album art or watch video. That takes up too much space. I just want a regular old iPod. They still fit in my pocket, and hold alot of data.

The problem is you can't buy an iPod without a color screen anymore. Unless you purchase a Shuffle, but then you don't get any kind of screen. You technically can't watch video on iPods so you wouldn't buy one to do that and I'm not really sure why you would compare the nano with the GBA Micro. The reason I purchased a nano is mainly because my second generation iPod's battery is pretty much dead (less than 2 hours on full charge) and I'm too impatient to wait for the settlement to go through or buy a replacement to replace the old battery.

Lisa Rodriguez 08-09-2005 23:43

Re: Apple Killed the iPod Mini
 
It's kind of upsetting that they killed the mini, I really wanted one, it was just the right size. The nano is way too small, I feel like I'll break it.
My roommate bought one, today, and it's really really small, I feel like I'm going to break it every time I touch it.

I e-mailed my dad and told him to go buy a mini while they're still in stock in stores and give it to me for christmas. I really hope he does.

Zero-Bee 09-09-2005 01:15

Re: Apple Killed the iPod Mini
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by KyleGilbert45
The problem is you can't buy an iPod without a color screen anymore. Unless you purchase a Shuffle, but then you don't get any kind of screen. You technically can't watch video on iPods so you wouldn't buy one to do that and I'm not really sure why you would compare the nano with the GBA Micro. The reason I purchased a nano is mainly because my second generation iPod's battery is pretty much dead (less than 2 hours on full charge) and I'm too impatient to wait for the settlement to go through or buy a replacement to replace the old battery.

Oh, really? :( Crap. I guess I could try Froogle or Ebay. But I need the money to buy an Xbox360...

Stupid Apple and their expencive hippity-hop playing machines.

NOTE: Please percieve that last comment as sarcasm.

Cory 09-09-2005 03:04

Re: Apple Killed the iPod Mini
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Keiko173
It's kind of upsetting that they killed the mini, I really wanted one, it was just the right size.

I bet you can get some real good deals on ebay in a few weeks.

KTorak 09-09-2005 04:46

Re: Apple Killed the iPod Mini
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by KyleGilbert45
The problem is you can't buy an iPod without a color screen anymore.

I've found discounted (like $20 off) iPods without the color screen at my local Apple "Store". It's one of those stands at my mall like Verizon and stuff has. Most things have to eb ordered at the store, and will be delivered. But yeah, I know they had them, dunno if they still have any left (or any one does for that matter).

Brian Lesser 09-09-2005 13:00

Re: Apple Killed the iPod Mini
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by KyleGilbert45
The problem is you can't buy an iPod without a color screen anymore.

Newegg.com still has some... *prays that the link works*

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...ubmit=Property

For those who didn't know, there was some partnership between Apple and HP so that the early iPod models can still be sold. That's why some of the iPods descriptions mention HP.

Conor Ryan 09-09-2005 15:26

Re: Apple Killed the iPod Mini
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian Lesser
Newegg.com still has some... *prays that the link works*

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...ubmit=Property

For those who didn't know, there was some partnership between Apple and HP so that the early iPod models can still be sold. That's why some of the iPods descriptions mention HP.

yeah newegg still has 'em. 4gig for 200 and 6 gig for 247 ahh, its dead for a few weeks i think. At least until the rest of the world notices that the Nano is on sale. I'm sure the other stores will have them too, that maybe a cheap deal if you look around.

Does anyone else think it should be called the iPod Mili or Micro? since Nano is a bit smaller than that. 10^-9 if i'm right.

Laura 1547 09-09-2005 17:04

Re: Apple Killed the iPod Mini
 
I really wish I had waited to get my iPod. The one I have is a 20 GB but non-colour and I really want the colour one...oh well if it plays the music and sounds good doing so then I am happy! hehe

Brian Lesser 11-09-2005 20:28

Re: Apple Killed the iPod Mini
 
sorry for bumping the topic, but I got back from the Apple store today...

I tried out the Nano and had mixed feelings about it...

First off, the size. As mentioned before, it is very... very... VERY... VERY small in all ways possible. The overall size is small, the screen is small, the click wheel is small. The button that you use to select your opiton was probably the same size as the other iPods that use the Click Wheel because it obviously looked MUCH bigger on the Nano that it did on the other iPods. Most, if not all, the different cable ports (headphone, firewire/USB) are located on the bottom the Nano.

Overall, I would say this was the Virtual Boy of the iPods. Good idea, but your eyes are going to be sore in the end...

i_am_Doug 11-09-2005 23:44

Re: Apple Killed the iPod Mini
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Billfred
Goodness gracious professionalism, that's tiny!

Now the whole deal for college students (where they gave away a free 4 GB iPod mini with a Mac purchase) suddenly makes sense.


THINK THATS TINY IPOD FLEA

Joe Matt 12-09-2005 13:28

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KyleGilbert45 12-09-2005 13:37

Re: Apple Killed the iPod Mini
 
Thats pretty good.

I've also got a question directed towards anyone that has ordered an Apple product from their website. Does anyone have any experience with Apple products being shipped from Shenzhen, China? I did some research and found Apple has a contractor plant there where they do all (or most?) or their engraving. Since I paid for 2-day expedited shipping I'm wondering if that two days is once it gets to the US or if they start counting days from the time it leaves China.

Billfred 12-09-2005 16:10

Re: Apple Killed the iPod Mini
 
I don't know how the expedited shipping works, but I know that two of my three Apple purchases have originated in Shanghai, according to FedEx. (The other one, an iPod mini, came from New Jersey.)

Heretic121 12-09-2005 16:38

Re: Apple Killed the iPod Mini
 
ive dropped my ipod 4g 20gb from above waist high without any damage...

but yet again i am using a silicon sleave by DLO... :D *iSkins are also very good at absorbing falls...

Greg McCoy 12-09-2005 17:51

Re: Apple Killed the iPod Mini
 
http://www.fedex.com/Tracking?cntry_...261&initial=x&

That's the shipping track for my 20 gig iPod color. My first iPod and PowerBook both came from Shanghai, I believe. The PowerBook took a little extra time to clear customs, but I think the iPods are exempt from that.

wilshire 13-09-2005 00:11

Re: Apple Killed the iPod Mini
 
yeah the new nano's are incedibly small and quite sexy. I was at the local apple store and decided to check them out. i almost got one but my music collection is getting far too out of hand so I'll just have to go with either a 20GB or 60GB iPod. which now have color screens. :yikes: but yeah the nano weighs like nothing and is uber awesome. its like 1/3 the size of a mini.

Brian Lesser 13-09-2005 18:10

Re: Apple Killed the iPod Mini
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Heretic121
ive dropped my ipod 4g 20gb from above waist high without any damage...

but yet again i am using a silicon sleave by DLO... :D *iSkins are also very good at absorbing falls...

Dropped my Shuffle on boards of wood....works like the day I patched it to version 1.1 =D

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greg McCoy
That's the shipping track for my 20 gig iPod color. My first iPod and PowerBook both came from Shanghai, I believe. The PowerBook took a little extra time to clear customs, but I think the iPods are exempt from that.

BTW, did you check your Powerbook's battery to see if it was one of the recalled battery models?

Greg McCoy 13-09-2005 18:27

Re: Apple Killed the iPod Mini
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian Lesser
BTW, did you check your Powerbook's battery to see if it was one of the recalled battery models?

Yeah, I purchased it after the recall. :)

sure_smile 13-09-2005 21:13

Re: Apple Killed the iPod Mini
 
FIGHT THE IPOD CRAZE! AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRGHHHH!
'course if someone just handed one to me, i'd take it :D

KyleGilbert45 13-09-2005 22:13

Re: Apple Killed the iPod Mini
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by sure_smile
FIGHT THE IPOD CRAZE! AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRGHHHH!
'course if someone just handed one to me, i'd take it :D

It is quite interesting to walk around campus, here at Purdue, and see all the people with iPods. It seems like every other person has one here. It would be interesting if someone did a poll to see what percentage of people have an iPod.

663.keith 13-09-2005 22:39

Re: Apple Killed the iPod Mini
 
did anyone else look at the lanyard headphones and think of the ipod flea?
http://www.apple.com/ipodnano/accessories.html

Joe Matt 14-09-2005 00:04

Re: Apple Killed the iPod Mini
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by KyleGilbert45
It is quite interesting to walk around campus, here at Purdue, and see all the people with iPods. It seems like every other person has one here. It would be interesting if someone did a poll to see what percentage of people have an iPod.

Every MP3 player I see at Dayton is an iPod, except for one kid who rooms next to me. (darn you Conkey!) It's acutally pretty amazing, I can't wait to come back from X-Mas and see everyone with their iPod nanos now.

Brian Lesser 14-09-2005 10:24

Re: Apple Killed the iPod Mini
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by 663.keith
did anyone else look at the lanyard headphones and think of the ipod flea?
http://www.apple.com/ipodnano/accessories.html

Im very skeptical about that lanyard mostly because it looks like it plugs into the docking outlet....and seeing how easy it is to disconnect those things from their docks...>_>

SOMEONE may have to go spend another 200-250 if you know what I mean...

KyleGilbert45 14-09-2005 11:27

Re: Apple Killed the iPod Mini
 
Well my nano arrived this morning [one day early]. Once I get things all charged up and after I use it going to and from class today I'll post some images and maybe a little "review" or something. All I'm going to say now is that this is one of the coolest pieces of digital entertainment hardware that I've ever seen.

Andy Baker 14-09-2005 11:57

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Quote:

Originally Posted by KyleGilbert45
Well my nano arrived this morning [one day early]. Once I get things all charged up and after I use it going to and from class today I'll post some images and maybe a little "review" or something. All I'm going to say now is that this is one of the coolest pieces of digital entertainment hardware that I've ever seen.

A review would be welcomed. This gives me an idea: a monthly review of new gadgets could be a cool thing to have on CD. These gadgets could range from iPod nanos to new fastening techniques for t-slotted aluminum. They could be robot related or not. Either would be welcome.

And... um... Kyle... before you sell your "outdated" iPod, I am willing to take it off of your hands for a reasonalbe fee. I would not want that to be an albatross, bogging down your studious efforts and making your apartment more cluttered. I am here to help. :)

Andy B.

Greg Needel 14-09-2005 12:00

Re: Apple Killed the iPod Mini
 
i still don;t understand what all the fuss is about with the ipod. i personally think archos has always made better products that have more features for the same cost.

for example i would much rather have a gmini 402 then a nano
http://www.archos.com/products/gmini...by43423b2jskc2

Billfred 14-09-2005 12:10

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Greg Needel
i still don;t understand what all the fuss is about with the ipod. i personally think archos has always made better products that have more features for the same cost.

for example i would much rather have a gmini 402 then a nano
http://www.archos.com/products/gmini...by43423b2jskc2

I think it's a few things.

1) iPods tend to look good. Mine's been scratched from here to Tuesday through its travels, and it still looks sexy.
2) iTunes. Nobody else has reached the simplicity of the arrangement (99 cents a song, $10ish for an album, share across a few computers, burn within reason).
3) Sheer simplicity. If I buy an album off iTunes the night before, I can wake up in the morning, connect my iPod up, disconnect, and go. No fiddling or messing around. (And it's easy to control when mildly distracted--volume is controlled by a ginormous wheel, and I can pause and move around songs by using buttons that are pretty large for the size of the device.)
4) It only has what people want. They want music, arranged in some easy fashion. Some throw in photos for fun, but so far not as many people want to see videos on a 2.2" screen. (Heck, I'm not fond of looking at them on a 12" screen, hence I got the 14" iBook.)

That's my view. Your battery life may vary.

petek 14-09-2005 12:28

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Andy Baker
A review would be welcomed.

Ask and ye shall receive (Ars Technica)

I love their idea of a stress test:
Sit on it
Drop it while jogging
Drop it out the window while driving (10, 30 & 50 mph)
Drop it from 9 ft (display failure point)
Run over it with a car (would you believe it still played music?)
Throw it way up in the air and let it hit the concrete (RIP)

So, with Samsung announcing 16 GB flash memory, and Apple holding hands with Samsung, how long will it be until the disk-based iPod disappears from the Apple Store?

MikeDubreuil 14-09-2005 12:28

Re: Apple Killed the iPod Mini
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Greg Needel
for example i would much rather have a gmini 402 then a nano
http://www.archos.com/products/gmini...by43423b2jskc2

I'm not sure I would shell out $300 for a device that includes the Mophun™ game engine in it's product specifications ;)

Austin 14-09-2005 17:24

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Quote:

Originally Posted by KyleGilbert45
Well my nano arrived this morning [one day early]. Once I get things all charged up and after I use it going to and from class today I'll post some images and maybe a little "review" or something. All I'm going to say now is that this is one of the coolest pieces of digital entertainment hardware that I've ever seen.

Man, mine was supposed to be here at 10:30 this morning...but FedEx says it's still in Anchorage. . . my white nano also originated from Shenzhen CN.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian Lesser
... (Also, the fact that the click wheel on the black model is also black just prooves they were too lazy to think of another color).

Actually Brian, the clickwheel is dark gray. ;) (It really is)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ryan Dognaux
4 GB is too small for me. If the technology arrises where they can take the storage space of the iPod and combine it with the size of the Nano, then I will buy one.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Billfred
Actually, Engadget had an interesting thing about the number of songs people actually put on their music players: http://www.engadget.com/entry/1234000690057757/ (Now, granted, they included many players that had small capacities, but still.) (shrug)

I have a 40GB 4G iPod with 7125 songs on it, but I decided to buy a nano because:

1. Size: I needed an iPod that i could have in my pocket while I'm in uniform (you're not supposed to have buldges in your pockets in uniform.)

2. Capacity: Yeah, it's very nice to have you entire library of music in your pocket, but for just walking back and forth to class it's easier to find what you're looking for with only 500-1,000 songs.

3. I guess I'm a bit of an apple fanatic.

Brian Lesser 14-09-2005 18:07

Re: Apple Killed the iPod Mini
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Austin
Actually Brian, the clickwheel is dark gray. ;) (It really is)

The symbols for the buttons I can understand. Otherwise, I need pictures for this one...

I'm not saying "Y0U LIEZ" or anything like that, but I was just at the Apple Store and saw the Black iPod Nano. The click wheel was black, just like the rest of the nano (minus the back side ;) )

Clark Gilbert 14-09-2005 20:01

Re: Apple Killed the iPod Mini
 
Here are 2 pics I snapped before Kyle hauled it off somewhere.


Brian Lesser 14-09-2005 22:09

Re: Apple Killed the iPod Mini
 
Well I'll be...

*see avatar for facial expression*

Clark Gilbert 14-09-2005 23:41

More Pics......
 
More pictures....

http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/5492/PICT1891.jpg
http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/73/PICT1910.jpg
http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/6182/PICT1909.jpg
http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/6458/PICT1908.jpg (shows that it's not taller)
http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/470/PICT1902.jpg
http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/6325/PICT1900.jpg

mechanicalbrain 14-09-2005 23:47

Re: More Pics......
 
WOW.... thats about all i can say for a few minutes.... OK I'm back! :D thats impressive! it actually looks taller than the original. You know i wonder if having it be that thin is actually a draw back. Imagine sticking it in your pocket, sit down and SNAAAP! :ahh: I wonder how structurally sound it is?

Heretic121 15-09-2005 13:56

Re: More Pics......
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by mechanicalbrain
WOW.... thats about all i can say for a few minutes.... OK I'm back! :D thats impressive! it actually looks taller than the original. You know i wonder if having it be that thin is actually a draw back. Imagine sticking it in your pocket, sit down and SNAAAP! :ahh: I wonder how structurally sound it is?

^^^^^^^^^^^^

so um... anyone have one of these and wanna drop it a few times from say waist or neck high, and then maybe sit on it a few times... maybe step on it or jump on it a few times as well... you know... for science :D

Courtneyb1023 15-09-2005 14:13

Re: Apple Killed the iPod Mini
 
I read a review of the nano, and they guys who wrote the report ran over it with a car. Though the screen was broken, it still played music. I think these little things are tougher than they look.

On another note, I had an ipod mini as well as a shuffle however i sold them both and bought a creative labs zen micro. The main reason behind the switch was that I already have and pay for napster and the micros are compatible with it and the ipods are not. Having used both, i don't really see a huge difference, nor do i have a preference.

i think the nanos are really neat but i really can not see myself selling my micro, buying a nano, and re downloading all of my songs.

this is the artical i read:

http://arstechnica.com/reviews/hardware/nano.ars/

Meredith Rice 15-09-2005 17:29

Re: Apple Killed the iPod Mini
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by KyleGilbert45
It is quite interesting to walk around campus, here at Purdue, and see all the people with iPods. It seems like every other person has one here. It would be interesting if someone did a poll to see what percentage of people have an iPod.


Yes. I am very much in agreement with you and the majority of students with iPods. I call it the Cult of the White Headphones. I have a 20G Dell DJ which I use nearly all the time especially between classes (probably too often for my own good). I'm happy with it although I don't really know how it compares to the iPod in quality (it plays music, that's all I ask). Personally, I prefer the interface of the Dell better than the iPod because I feel it is easier to make a playlist on the run (without having to hook up to a computer).

If I replace my DJ (which I will probably only do if mine breaks or there is a great sale), I might go for an iPod, but probably not the Nano. I am not for having to decide which music should go onto the Nano and which I should keep just on my comp, and well I am past the 4G of musc that the Nano holds. I find it much easier to have it all at my fingertips all the time. Plus the larger size of the 20G models doesnt really bother me at all.

Joe Matt 15-09-2005 17:39

Re: Apple Killed the iPod Mini
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Meredith Rice
Yes. I am very much in agreement with you and the majority of students with iPods. I call it the Cult of the White Headphones. I have a 20G Dell DJ which I use nearly all the time especially between classes (probably too often for my own good). I'm happy with it although I don't really know how it compares to the iPod in quality (it plays music, that's all I ask). Personally, I prefer the interface of the Dell better than the iPod because I feel it is easier to make a playlist on the run (without having to hook up to a computer).

If I replace my DJ (which I will probably only do if mine breaks or there is a great sale), I might go for an iPod, but probably not the Nano. I am not for having to decide which music should go onto the Nano and which I should keep just on my comp, and well I am past the 4G of musc that the Nano holds. I find it much easier to have it all at my fingertips all the time. Plus the larger size of the 20G models doesnt really bother me at all.

Select the song or album, press and hold the middle button, watch for the selection to blink, then go to the On-The-Go playlist in the Playlist menu. That's it.

petek 04-10-2005 12:43

The Wash 'n Wear iPod
 
Not only is the iPod Nano nearly indistructable, it seems to be launderable too. I can see it now: post-apocalypse investigators discover that all that's survived are cockroaches and iPod Nanos.

Koko Ed 05-10-2005 21:39

Re: Apple Killed the iPod Mini
 
I just bought an i-pod mini. It's awesome and I got a three year warrenty in case it breaks.
I wasn't impressed with the Nano (why wouldi pay the smae amount for less memory? No thnks).


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